1498 COMMONS DEBATES. APRIL 24,
N. W. T ACT AMENDMENT.
On the order for second reading of Bill (No 136) to consolidate and amend the Act
respecting the North-West
Territories,
Mr. DEWDNEY. When I introduced this Bill for the
special purpose of consolidating the three Acts now in existence, my principal reason
was that last Session the
Legislative Assembly consolidated the North-West Ordinances, and I thought it would
be very convenient to have
the North-West Territories Act also consolidated. However, some hon. gentlemen opposite
thought it was too late
in the Session to put through this Bill; but I thought, subsequently, that if they
would agree to raise no question on
the clauses not amended, we might possibly be able to put
through the amendment. Since that, several hon. gentlemen have informed me, that probably
there would be considerable discussion on some of the old clauses of the Bill
which I do not propose to amend, and, as the amendments
I did propose are not of a serious character, and several hon.
gentlemen on both sides have expressed a wish that, if possible, I might allow the
measure to remain over for another
Session, I beg to move that the order be discharged.
Motion agreed to, order discharged, and Bill withdrawn.
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