Debates of October 22, 2004 (day 26)

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife South, that Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Territorial Court Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill repeals the requirement that territorial court judges and deputy territorial judges cease to hold office at age 65, subject to reappointment. The ultimate requirement that such judges cease to hold office at age 75 is retained.

This bill also repeals provisions that relate to fixed term appointments for deputy territorial judges. Transitional provisions specify that deputy territorial judges whose terms have not expired before this act comes into force are deemed to hold office indefinitely, subject to the requirement that they cease to hold office at age 75. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

There’s a motion on the floor. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

--Carried

Bill 18 has had second reading and accordingly is referred to a standing committee.