Remember Deborah Drever? Turns out she might not be so useless after all. Also good on the legislature as a whole to not try and dick around with a bill like this. Nice to see the vote was unanimous.
http://www.newstalk770.com/2015/12/0...third-reading/
Quote:
In a rare move, the Alberta legislature has unanimously voted to pass third reading for a private member’s bill that could make it easier for victims of domestic violence to escape abuse in Alberta.
Bill 204, introduced by former NDP member and now independent MLA Deborah Drever in November, will allow tenants affected by domestic violence to break their lease early without any financial penalty.
Shannon Phillips, the minister responsible for the Status of Women, said, “Bill 204 will help ensure that survivors of domestic violence are safe and have the supports they need to maintain their independence.”
A lease may be terminated if a tenant receives a statement from a certified professional verifying domestic violence has occurred. The legislation will be proclaimed after consultation and drafting of supporting regulations with key stakeholders including landlords, tenants, and women’s organizations.
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