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Status: Bill 31 was introduced on November 5, 2024
Ministry responsible: Justice
Overview
If passed, Bill 31, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, will amend 4 pieces of legislation, which would add 2 electoral divisions, increase transparency, improve clarity and increase access to justice.
Proposed amendments to the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act would see the addition of 2 electoral divisions to the province when the next commission reviews Alberta's electoral map.
Additional amendments would allow the Minister of Justice to require crime data from various groups and agencies to make it easier for Albertans to be aware of the impact of crime on their community, enable simpler and more modern processes for confirming the truth of information people provide to courts, and update legislative language for clarity.
Key changes
If passed, Bill 31, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, will amend the following legislation:
Read the Bill 31, Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 fact sheet for a complete list of proposed amendments.
Next steps
If passed, Bill 31, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, will take effect upon Royal Assent.
News
- Ensuring fair electoral representation for Albertans (November 5, 2024)