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September/October 2011 - Law Society of the Northwest Territories September/October 2011 - Law Society of the Northwest Territories
12 | ARCTIC OBITER recommend it on the basis that there is no better way to get comfortable than by doing.” Students also have the opportunity to later review and analyze their own performances with other instructors and judges. Using previously recorded sessions, students can see themselves performing exercises from earlier in the week, catching key follies or successes they may have missed in class. WALK THIS WAY: Following a demonstration, Jon Rossall, QC, elaborates on his approach to examining an expert witness. from neighboring jurisdictions, who also take time from their schedules to be instructors. “The intense practical elements, coupled with demonstrations by experienced counsel made this one of the best courses I have attended in my legal career,” said another student. THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING: Marc Lecorre makes his case during the final mock trial. INCREASING SUPPORT The program’s success is due, in large part, to its many contributors. The Supreme Court and Territorial Court continue to increasingly support the program, first by providing the Yellowknife Courthouse for four days, and second through the judges who have become integral to the demonstrations and class sessions, and final mock trials. Those judges are joined by senior counsel, both local and The program continues to receive considerable support from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law and the Legal Education Society of Alberta. But the program’s success is founded in the dedication of its organization committee. This year, Sarah Kay (NWT Justice) and Sheila MacPherson (Lawson Lundell LLP) were aided by Janice Walsh (PPSC, NWT), Erin George (Nunavut Justice) and Ben Russo (Law Society). Planning is already underway for 2013. If the response from the 2011 program is any indication, the next offering will be one not to miss. News Events Publications Forms www.lawsociety.nt.ca It’s all online.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011 | 13 NWT LEGISLATIVE NEWS by Kelly McLaughlin, Acting Director, Legislation Division, GNWT Justice THE NWT LEGISLATIVE NEWS IS NOT A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS. ONLY ITEMS CONSIDERED TO BE OF INTEREST TO THE BAR ARE LISTED. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ACT The Child and Family Services Regulations were amended by regulations registered September 22, 2011 as R-082-2011, to clarify that where certain provisions respecting non-disclosure of information required the swearing of an oath, it is also acceptable to make an affirmation. The associated form of oath was amended as a result, and all forms under the regulations were renumbered for ease of reference. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION ACT T h e G o v e r n m e n t C o n t r a c t Regulations were amended by regulations registered September 28, 2011 as R-087-2001, to enable the Executive Council to authorize contract authorities (as defined in the regulations) to enter into any contract that falls within a class of contracts identified by the Executive Council. Reasons for such an authorization must be recorded. SUMMARY CONVICTION PROCEDURES ACT The Summary Conviction Procedures Regulations were amended by regulations registered October 22, 2011 as R-073-2011, to reflect changes to offences respecting the failure to ensure certain standards respecting drinking water, as set out in the Water Supply System Regulations made under the Public Health Act. The Summary Conviction Procedures Regulations were also amended by regulations registered October 6, 2011 as R-088-2011, to establish a ticket for a new offence respecting food handling areas, as set out in the Food Establishment Safety Regulations made under the Public Health Act. IT’S ALL ONLINE! Find Certified Bills, Consolidations of Acts, Regulations and Court Rules, and the Northwest Territories Gazette at the GNWT website: http://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/ Legislation/SearchLeg&Reg.shtml All members are cordially invited to the Annual C hristmas Dinner Dance at the Champagne Room & (5004—50th Avenue, Yellowknife) on Saturday, December 3, 2011 cocktails at 6:00pm · dinner at 7:00pm dancing to follow Cash Bar · Door Prizes · Black Tie Optional Tickets are $60.00. Contact the Law Society for more information and to purchase your tickets. Ticket sales close on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2011 | 13<br />
NWT LEGISLATIVE NEWS<br />
by Kelly McLaughlin, Acting Director, Legislation Division, GNWT Justice<br />
THE NWT LEGISLATIVE NEWS IS<br />
NOT A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT<br />
OF LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS.<br />
ONLY ITEMS CONSIDERED TO BE<br />
OF INTEREST TO THE BAR ARE<br />
LISTED.<br />
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES<br />
ACT<br />
The Child and Family Services<br />
Regulations were amended by<br />
regulations registered September 22,<br />
2011 as R-082-2011, to clarify that<br />
where certain provisions respecting<br />
non-disclosure of information<br />
required the swearing of an oath, it is<br />
also acceptable to make an<br />
affirmation. The associated form of<br />
oath was amended as a result, and all<br />
forms under the regulations were<br />
renumbered for ease of reference.<br />
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION<br />
ACT<br />
T h e G o v e r n m e n t C o n t r a c t<br />
Regulations were amended by<br />
regulations registered September 28,<br />
2011 as R-087-2001, to enable the<br />
Executive Council to authorize<br />
contract authorities (as defined in the<br />
regulations) to enter into any contract<br />
that falls within a class of contracts<br />
identified by the Executive Council.<br />
Reasons for such an authorization<br />
must be recorded.<br />
SUMMARY CONVICTION<br />
PROCEDURES ACT<br />
The Summary Conviction Procedures<br />
Regulations were amended by<br />
regulations registered October 22,<br />
2011 as R-073-2011, to reflect changes<br />
to offences respecting the failure to<br />
ensure certain standards respecting<br />
drinking water, as set out in the Water<br />
Supply System Regulations made<br />
under the Public Health Act. The<br />
Summary Conviction<br />
Procedures<br />
Regulations were also amended by<br />
regulations registered October 6, 2011<br />
as R-088-2011, to establish a ticket for<br />
a new offence respecting food<br />
handling areas, as set out in the Food<br />
Establishment Safety Regulations<br />
made under the Public Health Act.<br />
IT’S ALL ONLINE!<br />
Find Certified Bills, Consolidations of<br />
Acts, Regulations and Court Rules, and<br />
the Northwest Territories Gazette at the<br />
GNWT website:<br />
http://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/<br />
Legislation/SearchLeg&Reg.shtml<br />
All members are cordially invited to the<br />
Annual C hristmas Dinner Dance<br />
at the Champagne Room<br />
&<br />
(5004—50th Avenue, Yellowknife)<br />
on Saturday, December 3, 2011<br />
cocktails at 6:00pm · dinner at 7:00pm<br />
dancing to follow<br />
Cash Bar · Door Prizes · Black Tie Optional<br />
Tickets are $60.00.<br />
Contact the Law Society for more information and to purchase your<br />
tickets. Ticket sales close on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
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