2016-c.109 Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters (Canada‒United Kingdom) Act N.B.

Current to 2024-06-27

Contents
s. 1 — Definition of “Convention”

In this Act, “Convention” means the Convention Between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Providing for the Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters set out in Schedule A. 1984, c.R-4.1, s.1

s. 2 — Conflict

If there is a conflict between this Act and any other enactment, this Act prevails. 1984, c.R-4.1, s.6

s. 3 — Convention in force in Province

On, from and after the date the Convention enters into force in respect of the Province as determined by the Convention, the Convention is in force in the Province and its provisions are law in the Province. 1984, c.R-4.1, s.2

s. 4 — Duties of Attorney General

The Attorney General shall 1984, c.R-4.1, s.3

s. 4(a) — Duties of Attorney General

(a) request the Government of Canada to designate the Province as a province to which the Convention extends, and

s. 4(b) — Duties of Attorney General

(b) determine the courts of the Province to which application for the registration of a judgment given by a court of the United Kingdom may be made and request the Government of Canada to designate those courts for the purpose of the Convention.

s. 5 — Notice in The Royal Gazette

The Attorney General shall cause to be published in The Royal Gazette the date the Convention comes into force in the Province and the courts to which application for the registration of a judgment given by a court of the United Kingdom may be made. 1984, c.R-4.1, s.4

s. 6 — Regulations

The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may make the regulations that are necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Act. 1984, c.R-4.1, s.5