Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 28, Interpretation Act be read for the second time. This bill sets out fundamental concepts governing the rest of the Northwest Territories' legislation. It:
sets out key principles of statutory interpretation;
identifies the elements in a legislative text that are to be considered part of the text;
provides standard definitions of commonly-used words and expressions;
provides standard sets of provisions regulating aspects of the operation of all enactments, such as the effective time of commencement, the effect of repeal and amendment, the calculation of time, and the making of regulations; and
provides standard sets of provisions regulating the powers of corporations, judicial officers, and public officers.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed?
---Carried
Bill 28 has had second reading. It is now referred to committee. Second reading of bills. Minister of Justice.
