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Table of Contents

Introduction

Choosing the Right Tools to Accomplish Policy Objectives
What instruments are available to accomplish the desired results?
Which instruments should be chosen?

Roles and Responsibilities in the Preparation of Legislation

Client Department
Departmental Contact Person
Preparing Drafting Instructions
Contents of Drafting Instructions
Form of Instructions

Client's Lawyer

The Legislative Counsel Office
Specific Responsibilities
At What Stage Should Legislative Counsel be involved?
When Does Drafting Commence?

Legislative Process – Statutes

Getting a Proposal on the Government’s Legislative Agenda
Legislation Templates
Agenda and Priorities Committee (A&P)
Drafting
Cabinet Policy Committee (CPC)
Caucus
Legislative Review Committee
Sponsors of Bills

Passing a Bill in the Legislature
First Reading
Second Reading
Policy Field committees (PFC)
Committee of the Whole
Third Reading
Royal Assent
Types of Bills

Legislative Process – Regulations

What is a Regulation?
When is a regulation required to be filed under the Regulations Act?
Who may make Regulations?
Effect of not filing under the Regulations Act
Requirement to publish
Registrar's refusal to file
Process
Drafting
Timing
Regulatory Review Secretariat