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Ontario Assembly Bill

Ontario Bill PR37

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
April 25, 2024
Doreen Scolnick Investments Limited Act, 2024
  • This is a law called the Doreen Scolnick Investments Limited Act, 2024. It is about reviving a corporation that was dissolved in 1992 so that it can deal with certain property it still owns. The law restores the corporation to its previous legal position, including its rights and liabilities. It will come into effect once it receives approval from the government.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • A steelman argument in favor of Bill PR37 2024, the Doreen Scolnick Investments Limited Act, could be as follows: Reviving Doreen Scolnick Investments Limited through this Act is a just and necessary measure to address a specific situation involving real property held by the corporation at the time of its dissolution. The applicant, Gary Stern, who was the chief financial officer of the corporation when it was dissolved, seeks to revive the corporation in order to properly deal with the assets and liabilities it still holds. Granting this application would allow for the corporation to be restored to its legal position as of the date of its dissolution, ensuring that all its property, rights, privileges, and liabilities are properly accounted for and managed. This would provide a clear legal framework for addressing any outstanding issues related to the corporation's dissolution and enable the proper handling of its assets. By enacting this legislation, the government is facilitating the resolution of a specific case in a transparent and lawful manner, which ultimately serves the interests of all parties involved. Reviving Doreen Scolnick Investments Limited under this Act would bring closure to the situation and allow for the proper management of the corporation's affairs moving forward.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • A steelman argument opposing Bill PR37 2024 from a right-wing anti-government perspective could be as follows: This bill sets a dangerous precedent by allowing for the special revival of a specific corporation, Doreen Scolnick Investments Limited, at the request of an individual, Gary Stern. Granting such special treatment to a single entity goes against the principles of free market capitalism and fair competition. It undermines the rule of law and creates an unfair advantage for certain individuals or corporations over others. Furthermore, by reviving a corporation that was dissolved over three decades ago, the government is interfering in the natural course of business and disregarding the consequences of past actions. This kind of government intervention sets a troubling precedent for future cases where individuals may seek special treatment to revive defunct businesses for personal gain. From a right-wing anti-government perspective, this bill represents government overreach and favoritism towards specific individuals or corporations, which goes against the principles of limited government and individual responsibility. It sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to further cronyism and corruption in the business world.
Royal Assent
  • April 25, 2024, noon
  • Read
Third Reading
  • April 25, 2024, noon
  • Passed
First Reading
  • Feb. 27, 2024, noon
  • Passed