Bill 7 — Fourth Session, 30Th Legislature, 1 Charles Iii the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Bill 7 Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 (No. 2) Honourable (Legislature 30, Session 4)

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2022 Bill 7 Fourth Session, 30th Legislature, 1 Charles III THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 7 MISCELLANEOUS STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT, 2022 (NO. 2) HONOURABLE MR. SCHOW First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee of the Whole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 Bill 7 Hon. Mr. Schow BILL 7 2022 MISCELLANEOUS STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT, 2022 (NO. 2) ( A s s e n t e d t o , 2 0 2 2 ) HIS MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: Administrative Procedures and Jurisdiction Act Amends RSA 2000 cA-3 1(1) The Administrative Procedures and Jurisdiction Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is amended by adding the following after clause (a): (a.1) “Minister” means the Mini ster determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; (3) Sections 12(1)(a)(ii) and 14 are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister”. Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act Amends SA 2008 cA-4.2 2(1) The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act is amended by this section.

1 Explanatory Notes Explanatory Notes Administrative Procedures and Jurisdiction Act 1(1) Amends

chapter A-3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Adds definition.

(3) Updates terminology. Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act 2(1) Amends

chapter A-4.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2008.

2 (2)

Section 79(1)(

c) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Agrology Profession Act Amends SA 2005 cA-13.5 3(1) The Agrology Profession Act is amended by this section. (2) Sections 72(2) and 76(2)(

d) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Alberta Bill of Rights Amends RSA 2000 cA-14 4(1) The Alberta Bill of Rights is amended by this section.

(2) Section 4 is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Alberta Human Rights Act Amends RSA 2000 cA-25.5 5(1) The Alberta Human Rights Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 38(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Alberta Land Stewardship Act Amends SA 2009 cA-26.8 6(1) The Alberta Land Stewardship Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 33(2)(

c) is amended by striking out “Minister of Transportation” and substituting “Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors”.

2 Explanatory Notes

(2) Updates terminology. Agrology Profession Act 3(1) Amends

chapter A-13.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2005.

(2) Updates terminology. Alberta Bill of Rights 4(1) Amends

chapter A-14 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Alberta Human Rights Act 5(1) Amends

chapter A-25.5 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Alberta Land Stewardship Act 6(1) Amends

chapter A-26.8 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2009.

(2) Updates terminology.

3 Animal Health Act Amends SA 2007 cA-40.2 7(1) The Animal Health Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

k) is repealed and the following is substituted: (k) “Department” means the department administered by the Minister; Carbon Capture and Storage Funding Act Amends SA 2009 cC-2.5 8(1) The Carbon Capture and Storage Funding Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is renumbered as

section 1.1 and the following is added before

section 1.1: Definition 1 In this Act, “Minister” means the Minister determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act. (3) Sections 2(1) and (2), 3(1) and 4 are amended by striking out “Minister of Energy” and substituting “Minister”. Chartered Professional Accountants Act Amends SA 2014 cC-10.2 9(1) The Chartered Professional Accountants Act is amended by this section. (2) Sections 68(8), 74(12) and 94(2) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act Amends RSA 2000 cC-12 10(1) The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act is amended by this section.

3 Explanatory Notes Animal Health Act 7(1) Amends

chapter A-40.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2007.

(2) Section 1(

k) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (k) “Department” means the De partment of Agriculture and Rural Development; Carbon Capture and Storage Funding Act 8(1) Amends

chapter C-2.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2009.

(2) Adds definition.

(3) Updates terminology. Chartered Professional Accountants Act 9(1) Amends

chapter C-10.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2014.

(2) Updates terminology. Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act 10(1) Amends

chapter C-12 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

4 (2)

Section 126(2) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Citizen Initiative Act Amends SA 2021 cC-13.2 11(1) The Citizen Initiative Act is amended by this section. (2) Sections 2(11)(b)(ii) and 48(2)(

g) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Civil Forfeiture Act Amends SA 2001 cC-15.2 12(1) The Civil Forfeiture Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(1)(

b) is repealed and the following is substituted: (b) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act and includes a person acting on behalf of the Minister; Companies Act Amends RSA 2000 cC-21 13(1) The Companies Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 296 is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Conflicts of Interest Act Amends RSA 2000 cC-23 14(1) The Conflicts of Interest Act is amended by this section.

(2) Sections 23.81(3)(d), 23.95(3)(

e) and 26(2)(

d) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

4 Explanatory Notes

(2) Updates terminology. Citizen Initiative Act 11(1) Amends

chapter C-13.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2021.

(2) Updates terminology. Civil Forfeiture Act 12(1) Amends

chapter C-15.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2001.

(2) Section 1(1)(

b) presently reads: 1(1) In this Act, (b) “Minister” means the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General and includes a person acting on behalf of the Minister; Companies Act 13(1) Amends

chapter C-21 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Conflicts of Interest Act 14(1) Amends

chapter C-23 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

5 Consumer Protection Act Amends RSA 2000 cC-26.3 15(1) The Consumer Protection Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 168(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Continuing Care Act Amends SA 2022 cC-26.7 16(1) The Continuing Care Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 30(4)(

c) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Court of King’s Bench Act Amends RSA 2000 cC-31 17(1) The Court of King’s Bench Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 14(3) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister”. Dower Act Amends RSA 2000 cD-15 18(1) The Dower Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 13(2)(

b) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Education Act Amends SA 2012 cE-0.3 19(1) The Education Act is amended by this section.

5 Explanatory Notes Consumer Protection Act 15(1) Amends

chapter C-26.3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Continuing Care Act 16(1) Amends

chapter C-26.7 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2022.

(2) Updates terminology. Court of King’s Bench Act 17(1) Amends

chapter C-31 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Dower Act 18(1) Amends

chapter D-15 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Education Act 19(1) Amends

chapter E-0.3 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2012.

6 (2)

Section 1(2)(

c) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services”.

(3) Section 186 is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Election Act Amends RSA 2000 cE-1 20(1) The Election Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 206.1(2)(

h) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act Amends RSA 2000 cE-2 21(1) The Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 5.2(2)(

j) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Electric Utilities Act Amends SA 2003 cE-5.1 22(1) The Electric Utilities Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 82.1 is amended by striking out “The President of Treasury Board, Minister of Finance may, on the recommendation of the Minister of Energy” and substituting “The President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance may, on the recommendation of the Minister responsible for this Act”.

6 Explanatory Notes (2)

Section 1(2)(

c) presently reads:

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(r), the parent is (

c) notwithstanding clauses (

a) and (b), the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, if the student is in custody under the Corrections Act, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (Canada) or the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada).

(3) Updates terminology. Election Act 20(1) Amends

chapter E-1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act 21(1) Amends

chapter E-2 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Electric Utilities Act 22(1) Amends

chapter E-5.1 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2003.

(2) Updates terminology.

7 Emissions Management and Climate Resilience Act Amends SA 2003 cE-7.8 23(1) The Emissions Management and Climate Resilience Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 52(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Energy Diversification Act Amends SA 2018 cE-9.6 24(1) The Energy Diversification Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is repealed and the following is substituted: Definition 1 In this Act, “Minister” means the Minister determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act Amends RSA 2000 cE-12 25(1) The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 7(1)(

a) is repealed and the following is substituted: (

a) a Deputy Minister of each of the following departments of the Government, as designated by the Minister of each department: (

i) Agriculture and Irrigation; (ii) Energy; (iii) Environment and Protected Areas; (iv) Forestry, Parks and Tourism;

7 Explanatory Notes Emissions Management and Climate Resilience Act 23(1) Amends

chapter E-7.8 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2003.

(2) Updates terminology. Energy Diversification Act 24(1) Amends

chapter E-9.6 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2018.

(2) Section 1 presently reads: 1 In this Act, “Minister” means the Minister of Energy. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act 25(1) Amends

chapter E-12 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 7(1)(

a) presently reads: 7(1) The Co-ordinating Council shall consist of (

a) a Deputy Minister of each of the following departments of the Government, as designated by the Minister of each department: (

i) Agriculture, Food and Rural Development; (ii) Economic Development; (iii) Resource Development;

8 (

v) Health; (vi) Infrastructure; (vii) Jobs, Economy and Northern Development; (viii) Municipal Affairs;

(3) Section 236(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Expropriation Act Amends RSA 2000 cE-13 26(1) The Expropriation Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is amended (

a) by repealing clause (

e) and substituting the following: (e) “Deputy Minister” means, except in

section 70(5), the Deputy of the Minister; (

b) by repealing clause (

i) and substituting the following: (i) “Minister” means, except in

section 7, the Minister determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; Fair Registration Practices Act Amends SA 2019 cF-1.5 27(1) The Fair Registration Practices Act is amended by this section.

(2) Schedule 2 is repealed and the following is substituted:

8 Explanatory Notes (iv) Environment; (

v) International and In tergovernmental Relations; (vi) Health and Wellness; (vii) Municipal Affairs; (viii) Government Services; (ix) Infrastructure;

(3) Updates terminology. Expropriation Act 26(1) Amends

chapter E-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 1 presently reads in part: 1 In this Act, (e) “Deputy Minister” means, except in

section 70(5), the Deputy Minister of Justice; (i) “Minister” means, except in

section 7, the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General; Fair Registration Practices Act 27(1) Amends

chapter F-1.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2019.

(2) Schedule 2 presently reads:

Schedule 2 Minister of Children’s Services Minister of Education Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Minister of Municipal Affairs Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Financial Administration Act Amends RSA 2000 cF-12 28(1) The Financial Administration Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 93(1) and (3) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Fisheries (Alberta) Act Amends RSA 2000 cF-16 29(1) The Fisheries (Alberta) Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 38.5(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Forest and Prairie Protection Act Amends RSA 2000 cF-19 30(1) The Forest and Prairie Protection Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 37.2(2) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

9 Explanatory Notes

Schedule 2 Minister of Advanced Education Minister of Children’s Services Minister of Education Minister of Environment and Parks Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Minister of Municipal Affairs Minister of Service Alberta Minister of Transportation Financial Administration Act 28(1) Amends

chapter F-12 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Fisheries (Alberta) Act 29(1) Amends

chapter F-16 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Forest and Prairie Protection Act 30(1) Amends

chapter F-19 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

10 Forests Act Amends RSA 2000 cF-22 31(1) The Forests Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 57(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Amends RSA 2000 cF-25 32(1) The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act is amended by this section. (2) Sections 27(1)(

b) and (c), 40(1)(

w) and 59(4) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Fur Farms Act Amends RSA 2000 cF-30 33(1) The Fur Farms Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 10(1) is amended by striking out “Department of Agriculture and Rural Development” and substituting “Department administered by the Minister”. Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act Amends RSA 2000 cG-1 34(1) The Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act is amended by this section. (2) Sections 113(5) and 114(1) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Gas Distribution Act Amends RSA 2000 cG-3 35(1) The Gas Distribution Act is amended by this section.

10 Explanatory Notes Forests Act 31(1) Amends

chapter F-22 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 32(1) Amends

chapter F-25 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Fur Farms Act 33(1) Amends

chapter F-30 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act 34(1) Amends

chapter G-1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Gas Distribution Act 35(1) Amends

chapter G-3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 9 is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Geothermal Resource Development Act Amends SA 2020 cG-5.5 36(1) The Geothermal Resource Development Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(1)(

a) is amended by striking out “Alberta Environment and Parks” and substituting “Alberta Environment and Protected Areas”. Health Information Act Amends RSA 2000 cH-5 37(1) The Health Information Act is amended by this section.

(2) Sections 37.1(1), 37.3(1), 42(2)(

d) and 91(4) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Health Professions Act Amends RSA 2000 cH-7 38(1) The Health Professions Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 51(1)(

a) is amended by striking out “approved by the Minister of Health” and substituting “approved by the Minister”. (3) Sections 80(2) and 84(2)(

d) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2) Amends SA 2020 c35 39(1) The Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2) is amended by this section.

(2) Section 7 is amended in the new

section 20.4

11 Explanatory Notes

(2) Updates terminology. Geothermal Resource Development Act 36(1) Amends

chapter G-5.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2020.

(2) Updates terminology. Health Information Act 37(1) Amends

chapter H-5 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Health Professions Act 38(1) Amends

chapter H-7 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

(3) Updates terminology. Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 (No. 2) 39(1) Amends

chapter 35 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2020.

(2) Updates terminology.

12 (

a) in subsection (1)(

b) by striking out “Minister of Community and Social Services” and substituting “Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services”; (

b) in subsection (3) by striking out “Department of Community and Social Services” and substituting “Department of Seniors, Community and Social Services”. Horse Racing Alberta Act Amends RSA 2000 cH-11.3 40(1) The Horse Racing Alberta Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 2(2) is amended by striking out “Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development” and substituting “Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation”. Hydro and Electric Energy Act Amends RSA 2000 cH-16 41(1) The Hydro and Electric Energy Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(1) is amended by adding the following after clause (h): (h.1) “Minister” means the Mini ster determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act;

(3) Section 20(3) is amended by striking out “Minister responsible for this Act” and substituting “Minister”.

12 Explanatory Notes Horse Racing Alberta Act 40(1) Amends

chapter H-11.3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Hydro and Electric Energy Act 41(1) Amends

chapter H-16 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Adds definition. (3)

Section 20(3) presently reads:

(3) Notwithstanding

section 11 or 15, when an operator has discontinued the operation of but has not dismantled or removed a hydro development, power plant or transmission line and an interruption or emergency is experienced or is reasonably foreseen, the Commission may authorize, or with the approval of the Minister responsible for this Act may order, the operation of the hydro development, power plant or transmission line and associated facilities until the interruption or emergency or the foreseen interruption or emergency has passed.

13 International Child Abduction Act Amends RSA 2000 cI-4 42(1) The International Child Abduction Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is repealed and the following is substituted:

Definitions 1 In this Act, (a) “Convention” means the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction set out in the Schedule; (b) “Minister” means the Mini ster determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act.

(3) Sections 4 and 6(2) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister”. International Trade and Investment Agreements Implementation Act Amends RSA 2000 cI-7 43(1) The International Trade and Investment Agreements Implementation Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 6 is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

Interpretation Act Amends RSA 2000 cI-8 44(1) The

Interpretation Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 28(1)(ww) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

13 Explanatory Notes International Child Abduction Act 42(1) Amends

chapter I-4 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 1 presently reads: 1 In this Act, “Convention” means the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction set out in the Schedule.

(3) Updates terminology. International Trade and Investment Agreements Implementation Act 43(1) Amends

chapter I-7 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

Interpretation Act 44(1) Amends

chapter I-8 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

14 Judicature Act Amends RSA 2000 cJ-2 45(1) The Judicature Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is repealed and the following is substituted:

Definitions 1 In this Act, (a) “Court” means, except in

Part 2.1, the Court of King’s Bench or, on appeal, the Court of Appeal; (b) “Minister” means the Mini ster determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act.

(3) Section 23.1 is amended (

a) in subsections (1) and (2) by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister”; (

b) in subsection (3) by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta” and substituting “Minister”; (

c) in subsection (4) by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister”. (4) Sections 24(1), (2), (4), (5) and (6) and 25(1)(

b) and (2) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister”. (5) Sections 31(1)(e), 32(a), 37(4) and 42(3) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister”.

(6) Section 49(

c) is repealed.

14 Explanatory Notes Judicature Act 45(1) Amends

chapter J-2 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 1 presently reads: 1 In this Act, except in

Part 2.1, “Court” means the Court of Queen’s Bench or, on appeal, the Court of Appeal.

(3) Updates terminology.

(4) Updates terminology.

(5) Updates terminology.

(6) Section 49(

c) presently reads: 49 In this Part, (c) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act;

(7) Section 61 is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta” and substituting “Minister”. Jury Act Amends RSA 2000 cJ-3 46(1) The Jury Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

j) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

(3) Section 4(

k) is amended (

a) in subclause (iii) by striking out “Department of Justice and Solicitor General, and” and substituting “Department of Justice,”; (

b) by adding the following after subclause (iii): (iii.1) employees of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Services, and Justice of the Peace Act Amends RSA 2000 cJ-4 47(1) The Justice of the Peace Act is amended by this section. (2) Sections 4(4.2), 7.1(9.1) and 7.2(8.1) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

(3) Section 8(2) is amended by striking out “Department of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Department of Justice”. King’s Counsel Act Amends RSA 2000 cK-1 48(1) The King’s Counsel Act is amended by this section.

(2) Sections 3, 4(

b) and 5(

c) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

15 Explanatory Notes

(7) Updates terminology. Jury Act 46(1) Amends

chapter J-3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

(3) Section 4(

k) presently reads in part: 4 The following persons are excluded from serving as jurors: (

k) persons engaged in the adminis tration of justice, including (iii) employees of the Department of Justice and Solicitor General, and Justice of the Peace Act 47(1) Amends

chapter J-4 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

(3) Updates terminology. King’s Counsel Act 48(1) Amends

chapter K-1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

16 Labour Mobility Act Amends SA 2021 cL-0.7 49(1) The Labour Mobility Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 26(6) is repealed.

(3) Schedule 2 is repealed and the following is substituted:

Schedule 2 Minister of Children’s Services Minister of Education Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Minister of Municipal Affairs Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Legal Profession Act Amends RSA 2000 cL-8 50(1) The Legal Profession Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

h) is repealed and the following is substituted: (h) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; (3) Sections 4(1) and 78(5), (6), (7) and (8) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister”.

16 Explanatory Notes Labour Mobility Act 49(1) Amends

chapter L-0.7 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2021.

(2) Section 26(6) presently reads:

(6) Schedule 2 is amended by adding Minister of Agriculture and Forestry after Minister of Advanced Education

(3) Schedule 2 presently reads:

Schedule 2 Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Minister of Children’s Services Minister of Education Minister of Environment and Parks Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Minister of Municipal Affairs Minister of Service Alberta Minister of Transportation Legal Profession Act 50(1) Amends

chapter L-8 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 1(

h) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (h) “Minister” means the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General;

(3) Updates terminology.

17 Lobbyists Act Amends SA 2007 cL-20.5 51(1) The Lobbyists Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 15(7)(

c) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Local Authorities Election Act Amends RSA 2000 cL-21 52(1) The Local Authorities Election Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 203(2)(

g) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Marriage Act Amends RSA 2000 cM-5 53(1) The Marriage Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 23(2)(

b) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Mental Health Services Protection Act Amends SA 2018 cM-13.2 54(1) The Mental Health Services Protection Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

g) is repealed and the following is substituted: (g) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act;

17 Explanatory Notes Lobbyists Act 51(1) Amends

chapter L-20.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2007.

(2) Updates terminology. Local Authorities Election Act 52(1) Amends

chapter L-21 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Marriage Act 53(1) Amends

chapter M-5 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Mental Health Services Protection Act 54(1) Amends

chapter M-13.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2018.

(2) Section 1(

g) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (g) “Minister” means the Minister of Health;

18 Metis Settlements Act Amends RSA 2000 cM-14 55(1) The Metis Settlements Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 133(1) and (2) are amended by striking out “Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development” and substituting “Minister of Environment and Protected Areas”. Mines and Minerals Act Amends RSA 2000 cM-17 56(1) The Mines and Minerals Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(1)(a.01) is amended by striking out “Alberta Environment and Parks” and substituting “Alberta Environment and Protected Areas”. Municipal Government Act Amends RSA 2000 cM-26 57(1) The Municipal Government Act is amended by this section.

(2) Sections 19, 20, 22(3) and (4), 27(3), 27.6, 524(2) and 592(1) are amended by striking out “Minister of Transportation” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors”. (3) Sections 678(2)(a)(i)(

D) and 685(2.1)(a)(i)(

D) are amended by striking out “Minister of Environment and Parks” and substituting “Minister of Environment and Protected Areas or the Minister of Forestry, Parks and Tourism”.

18 Explanatory Notes Metis Settlements Act 55(1) Amends

chapter M-14 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Mines and Minerals Act 56(1) Amends

chapter M-17 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Municipal Government Act 57(1) Amends

chapter M-26 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. (3) Sections 678(2)(a)(i)(

D) and 685(2.1)(a)(i)(

D) presently read: 678(2) An appeal under subsection (1) may be commenced by filing a notice of appeal within 14 days after receipt of the written decision of the subdivision authority or deemed refusal by the subdivision authority in accordance with

section 681 (

a) with the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (

i) unless otherwise provided in the regulations under

section 694(1)(h.2)(i), where the land that is the subject of the application

19 New Home Buyer Protection Act Amends SA 2012 cN-3.2 58(1) The New Home Buyer Protection Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 27(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Oil and Gas Conservation Act Amends RSA 2000 cO-6 59(1) The Oil and Gas Conservation Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 10(2) is amended by striking out “Minister of Environment and Parks” and substituting “Minister of Environment and Protected Areas”. Oil Sands Conservation Act Amends RSA 2000 cO-7 60(1) The Oil Sands Conservation Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(1) is amended by adding the following after clause (k):

19 Explanatory Notes (

D) is the subject of a licen ce, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the Minister of Environment and Parks, 685(2.1) An appeal referred to in subsection (1) or (2) may be made (

a) to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (

i) unless otherwise provided in the regulations under

section 694(1)(h.2)(i), where the land that is the subject of the application (

D) is the subject of a licen ce, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the Minister of Environment and Parks, New Home Buyer Protection Act 58(1) Amends

chapter N-3.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2012.

(2) Updates terminology. Oil and Gas Conservation Act 59(1) Amends

chapter O-6 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Oil Sands Conservation Act 60(1) Amends

chapter O-7 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Adds definition.

20 (k.1) “Minister” means the Mini ster determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act;

(3) Section 18(2) and (3) are amended by striking out “Minister of Energy” and substituting “Minister”. Ombudsman Act Amends RSA 2000 cO-8 61(1) The Ombudsman Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 19(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Personal Directives Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-6 62(1) The Personal Directives Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 24.6(1)(

c) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Personal Information Protection Act Amends SA 2003 cP-6.5 63(1) The Personal Information Protection Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 41(3.1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Petroleum Marketing Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-10 64(1) The Petroleum Marketing Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 12(5) is amended by striking out “Minister of Finance and Enterprise” and substituting “President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance”.

20 Explanatory Notes

(3) Updates terminology. Ombudsman Act 61(1) Amends

chapter O-8 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Personal Directives Act 62(1) Amends

chapter P-6 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Personal Information Protection Act 63(1) Amends

chapter P-6.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2003.

(2) Updates terminology. Petroleum Marketing Act 64(1) Amends

chapter P-10 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

21 Pharmacy and Drug Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-13 65(1) The Pharmacy and Drug Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 24(7) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Pipeline Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-15 66(1) The Pipeline Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 38(1), (3)(

a) and (4)(

a) and (b)(

i) are amended by striking out “Minister of Transportation” and substituting “Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors”. Proceedings Against the Crown Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-25 67(1) The Proceedings Against the Crown Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 13 is repealed and the following is substituted: Service on Crown 13 A document to be served on the Crown shall be served by leaving a copy with the Minister of Justice or the Deputy Minister of Justice or any barrister or solicitor employed in the Department of Justice. Promoting Job Creation and Diversification Act Amends SA 2016 cP-26.3 68(1) The Promoting Job Creation and Diversification Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 2.2 is amended by striking out “Minister of Transportation” and substituting “Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors”.

21 Explanatory Notes Pharmacy and Drug Act 65(1) Amends

chapter P-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Pipeline Act 66(1) Amends

chapter P-15 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Proceedings Against the Crown Act 67(1) Amends

chapter P-25 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 13 presently reads: 13 A document to be served on the Crown shall be served by leaving a copy with the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General or the Deputy Minister of Justice or any barrister or solicitor employed in the Department of Justice and Solicitor General. Promoting Job Creation and Diversification Act 68(1) Amends

chapter P-26.3 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2016.

(2) Updates terminology.

22 Property Rights Advocate Act Amends SA 2012 cP-26.5 69(1) The Property Rights Advocate Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

j) is repealed and the following is substituted: (j) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; Protection for Persons in Care Act Amends SA 2009 cP-29.1 70(1) The Protection for Persons in Care Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 11(7)(

b) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Provincial Court (Sexual Assault Awareness Training) Amendment Act, 2022 Amends SA 2022 c15 71(1) The Provincial Court (Sexual Assault Awareness Training) Amendment Act, 2022 is amended by this section.

(2) Section 2 is amended in the new

section 1(

a) by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

22 Explanatory Notes Property Rights Advocate Act 69(1) Amends

chapter P-26.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2012.

(2) Section 1(

j) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (j) “Minister” means the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General; Protection for Persons in Care Act 70(1) Amends

chapter P-29.1 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2009.

(2) Updates terminology. Provincial Court (Sexual Assault Awareness Training) Amendment Act, 2022 71(1) Amends

chapter 15 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2022.

(2) Section 2 presently reads: 2

Section 1 is amended by renumbering clause (

a) as clause (a.01) and by adding the following before clause (a.01): (a) “appointment eligibility list” means the list of persons who have been recommended for appointment as a judge through the review process provided for in

section 32(

a) of the Judicature Act and the process established by the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General;

23 Provincial Offences Procedure Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-34 72(1) The Provincial Offences Procedure Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is amended by adding the following after clause (h): (h.1) “Minister” means the Mini ster determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; (3) Sections 13(1), 17(2)(c), 18(1) and 19(1) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister”. Provincial Parks Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-35 73(1) The Provincial Parks Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 29(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Public Inquiries Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-39 74(1) The Public Inquiries Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 7(2)(b)(ii.1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Human Services” and substituting “Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services”. Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act Amends SA 2012 cP-39.5 75(1) The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act is amended by this section.

23 Explanatory Notes Provincial Offences Procedure Act 72(1) Amends

chapter P-34 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Adds definition.

(3) Updates terminology. Provincial Parks Act 73(1) Amends

chapter P-35 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Public Inquiries Act 74(1) Amends

chapter P-39 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act 75(1) Amends

chapter P-39.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2012.

24 (2)

Section 30(1) and (3)(

c) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Public Lands Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-40 76(1) The Public Lands Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 59.03(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Public Service Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-42 77(1) The Public Service Act is amended by this section.

(2) Sections 25.53(2)(

d) and 25.54(6)(

h) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Public Service Employee Relations Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-43 78(1) The Public Service Employee Relations Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 12(1)(

h) is amended by striking out “Department of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Department of Justice”. Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project Act Amends SA 2019 cP-43.8 79(1) The Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

e) is repealed and the following is substituted:

24 Explanatory Notes

(2) Updates terminology. Public Lands Act 76(1) Amends

chapter P-40 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Public Service Act 77(1) Amends

chapter P-42 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Public Service Employee Relations Act 78(1) Amends

chapter P-43 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project Act 79(1) Amends

chapter P-43.8 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2019.

(2) Section 1 presently reads: 1 In this Act, (e) “Minister” means the Minister of Transportation.

25 (e) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act. Public Utilities Act Amends RSA 2000 cP-45 80(1) The Public Utilities Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 78.3(2) is amended by striking out “Minister of Transportation” and substituting “Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors”.

(3) Section 120(1) and (2) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Recall Act Amends SA 2021 cR-5.7 81(1) The Recall Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 46(2)(

h) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions Compensation Act Amends SA 2016 cR-8.5 82(1) The Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions Compensation Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 17 is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Special Areas Act Amends RSA 2000 cS-16 83(1) The Special Areas Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 6(2) is repealed and the following is substituted:

25 Explanatory Notes Public Utilities Act 80(1) Amends

chapter P-45 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

(3) Updates terminology. Recall Act 81(1) Amends

chapter R-5.7 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2021.

(2) Updates terminology. Reform of Agencies, Boards and Commissions Compensation Act 82(1) Amends

chapter R-8.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2016.

(2) Updates terminology. Special Areas Act 83(1) Amends

chapter S-16 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Section 6(2) presently reads:

(2) If any provision of the Public Lands Act or of any regulation under that Act is made applicable to special areas, a reference in it to (

a) the Minister, (

b) the Deputy Minister, (

c) the Assistant Deputy Minister, or (

d) the Department is deemed to be a reference to the Minister, the Minister’s Deputy Minister, the Assistant Deputy Minister or the Minister’s Department within the meaning of this Act or the Special Areas Board, as the case may be. Strategic Aviation Advisory Council Act Amends SA 2020 cS-19.8 84(1) The Strategic Aviation Advisory Council Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 6(6) is amended by striking out “responsible for the Department of Transportation”. Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act Amends SA 2018 cS-23.3 85(1) The Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

e) is repealed and the following is substituted: (e) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act;

26 Explanatory Notes

(2) If any provision of the Public Lands Act or of any regulation under that Act is made applicable to special areas, a reference in it to the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, the Deputy Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development or the Department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development is deemed to be a reference to the Minister, the Minister’s Deputy Minister, the Minister’s Department or the Special Areas Board, as the case may be. Strategic Aviation Advisory Council Act 84(1) Amends

chapter S-19.8 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2020.

(2) Section 6(6) presently reads:

(6) The Minister responsible for the Department of Transportation must provide secretarial support to the council for the purpose of fulfilling its duties under this Act. Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act 85(1) Amends

chapter S-23.3 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2018.

(2) Section 1(

e) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (e) “Minister” means the Minist er of Agriculture and Forestry;

27 Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act Amends SA 2009 cS-23.5 86(1) The Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 14(1)(

c) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Tobacco Tax Act Amends RSA 2000 cT-4 87(1) The Tobacco Tax Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 26(3) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Traffic Safety Act Amends RSA 2000 cT-6 88(1) The Traffic Safety Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 181(3) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Turner Valley Unit Operations Act Amends RSA 2000 cT-9 89(1) The Turner Valley Unit Operations Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is amended by adding the following after clause (b): (b.1) “Minister” means the Mini ster determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act;

(3) Section 16(1)(

b) is amended by striking out “Minister of Energy” and substituting “Minister”.

27 Explanatory Notes Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act 86(1) Amends

chapter S-23.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2009.

(2) Updates terminology. Tobacco Tax Act 87(1) Amends

chapter T-4 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Traffic Safety Act 88(1) Amends

chapter T-6 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Turner Valley Unit Operations Act 89(1) Amends

chapter T-9 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Adds definition.

(3) Updates terminology.

28 Utility Commodity Rebate Act Amends SA 2022 cU-3.5 90(1) The Utility Commodity Rebate Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

c) is repealed and the following is substituted: (c) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; Utility Payment Deferral Program Act Amends SA 2020 cU-4 91(1) The Utility Payment Deferral Program Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

c) is repealed and the following is substituted: (c) “Minister” means the Minist er determined under

section 16 of the Government Organization Act as the Minister responsible for this Act; Veterinary Profession Act Amends RSA 2000 cV-2 92(1) The Veterinary Profession Act is amended by this section.

(2) Sections 40.1(2) and 42.1(2)(

d) are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Water Act Amends RSA 2000 cW-3 93(1) The Water Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 149(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” wherever it occurs and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

28 Explanatory Notes Utility Commodity Rebate Act 90(1) Amends

chapter U-3.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2022.

(2) Section 1(

c) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (c) “Minister” means the Minister of Energy; Utility Payment Deferral Program Act 91(1) Amends

chapter U-4 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2020.

(2) Section 1(

c) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (c) “Minister” means the Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity; Veterinary Profession Act 92(1) Amends

chapter V-2 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Water Act 93(1) Amends

chapter W-3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

29 Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act Amends RSA 2000 cW-9 94(1) The Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 14.4(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”. Wildlife Act Amends RSA 2000 cW-10 95(1) The Wildlife Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 99(1) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

(3) Section 104(1)(

b) is amended by striking out “that is made with respect to the Department of Labour in

Schedule 10 to the Government Organization Act or that may be made by regulations under

section 2 of that Schedule” and substituting “that may be made by regulations under

section 2 of

Schedule 10 to the Government Organization Act”. Wills and Succession Act Amends SA 2010 cW-12.2 96(1) The Wills and Succession Act is amended by this section.

(2) Sections 51, 52, 53, 61(2) and 112.1 are amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

29 Explanatory Notes Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act 94(1) Amends

chapter W-9 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology. Wildlife Act 95(1) Amends

chapter W-10 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Updates terminology.

(3) Section 104(1)(

b) presently reads: 104(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations (

b) respecting the establishment of delegated authorities and the delegation to one or more delegated authorities of the performance of any of the Minister’s duties or functions or the exercise of any of the Minister’s powers under this Act, other than the power to make regulations and to subdelegate and, notwithstanding the foregoing, making any provision with respect to any such delegation that is made with respect to the Department of Labour in

Schedule 10 to the Government Organization Act or that may be made by regulations under

section 2 of that Schedule; Wills and Succession Act 96(1) Amends

chapter W-12.2 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2010.

(2) Updates terminology.

30 Witness Security Act Amends SA 2010 cW-12.5 97(1) The Witness Security Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 25(2) is amended by striking out “Minister of Justice and Solicitor General” and substituting “Minister of Justice”.

30 Explanatory Notes Witness Security Act 97(1) Amends

chapter W-12.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2010.

(2) Updates terminology.

RECORD OF DEBATE Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Title: 2022 (30th, 4th) Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendmen t Act, 2022

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