TIME LIMITS

The expression of time limits, dates, periods of time, time of day and age must take into account sections 26 to 30 of the Interpretation Act.

Following are examples of phrases customarily used to express time limits, dates and periods of time:

"… the statement shall be filed not later than 30 days after the day on which the Minister sends a notice in writing to the corporation… "

"… goods imported on or after July 1, 1997 are subject to the rate of duties set out in Schedule 1 …"

"… goods imported on or before July 1, 1998 …"

"… goods imported during the period beginning on April 15, 1990 and ending on June 15, 1990 are exempt from the application of sections …" (see Note)

"… beginning on July 1 in one year and ending on June 30 in the next year …"

Note: Use of the term "between" to describe a period of time may result in uncertainty about the beginning and end of the period, or both. A sentence construction such as "goods imported between April 15, 1990 and June 15, 1990…" is not recommended.

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