CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES

Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, s. 27(1)—Whether time stipulated for ministerial decision under s. 27(1) mandatory or directory—S. 27(1) directory—Defendant’s motion for summary judgment allowed—Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, S.C. 2000, c. 17, s. 27(1).

Ha v. Canada (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) (T‑1522‑05, 2006 FC 594, Barnes J., order dated 12/5/06, 11 pp.)