Use of Electronic Mail

WHEREAS the current definition of the word mail, as contained in Section 29 of the Interpretation Act, restricts a local governments means for forwarding statutorily prescribed notices and other communications to regular mail delivered by way of Canada Post, and does not recognize the efficacy that more modern electronic means of communication allow; AND WHEREAS local governments are being called upon by their residents and business owners to introduce electronic means of communication for reasons related to better service, sustainability and cost containment: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government enact legislation that allows local governments to electronically mail statutorily prescribed notices and other communications and documents.