Debates of May 29, 2018 (day 31)

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 15, Document Formalization, Service and Notice Reform Statute Law Amendment Act, be read for the second time. This bill amends 34 statutes of the Northwest Territories to improve access to justice for residents of the Northwest Territories by:

providing practical and straightforward options for the service of documents, including alternatives to the use of mail;

updating and simplifying the processes to give notice to individuals and the public at large;

eliminating unnecessary formalities, such as requiring documents to be supported by affidavits or otherwise witnessed; and

increasing effectiveness, reducing delay and inconvenience, and lowering costs for the government and the public.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Masi. The motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question.

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed?

---Carried

Bill 15 has had a second reading and is now referred to standing committee. Second reading of bills. Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.