R.J. Simpson on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2025. See this statement in context.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

February 26th, 2025

R.J. Simpson Hay River North

Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm here today to present Bill 12, Business Day Statute Law Amendment Act. The purpose of Bill 12 is to fix an error that was made in 2017 when amendments to the Interpretation Act resulted in some government offices technically being required to be open on Sundays. This was not the intent of the changes in 2017.

Bill 12 will amend four pieces of legislation to deal with this problem and to ensure Sundays are not interpreted as business days, including

Subsection 150(5) of the Business Corporations Act;
Section 59 of the Consumer Protection Act;
Section 62 of the Judicature Act; and,
Section 24(2) of the Mechanics Lien Act.

This concludes my opening remarks. I'd be pleased to answer any questions. Thank you, Madam Chair.

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R.J. Simpson on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

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