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2nd Session, 43rd Legislature

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Bill 23

THE PUBLIC INTEREST EXPRESSION DEFENCE ACT


TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
1 Definitions
2 Purpose
ORDER DISMISSING PROCEEDING
3(1) Dismissal motion
3(2) When proceeding to be dismissed
3(3) When proceeding must not be dismissed
4(1) No further steps in proceeding
4(2) Exception for injunction
5 No amendment to pleadings
6(1) Costs on dismissal
6(2) Costs if motion denied
7 Damages
PROCEDURAL MATTERS
8(1) Procedural rules re dismissal motion
8(2) Timing
8(3) Hearing of dismissal motion
8(4) Limit on cross-examination
8(5) Extension of time
9 Appeal
STAY OF RELATED
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
10(1) Stay of related administrative proceeding
10(2) Notice of stay
10(3) Duration of stay
11(1) Motion to lift stay
11(2) Order to lift stay
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
12 Application
13 Rights not limited
14 C.C.S.M. reference
15 Coming into force