Full definition of "person" - Interpretation Act

Andre made this Official Information request to Ministry of Justice

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From: Andre

Dear Ministry of Justice,

What is the full definition of "person" as contained in the Interpretation Act? The Act states that person includes a corporation sole, a body corporate, and an unincorporated body. Is there any other legislative reference within this Act which alters the definition of "person" from a corporation sole, a body corporate, and an unincorporated body?

I am a law abiding citizen and as such only require the specific facts as requested. I specifically request no opinions be given.

Yours faithfully,
Andre

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D J Blair left an annotation ()

If as you state:
person includes a corporation sole, a body corporate, and an unincorporated body.
You need to comprehend the use of the word 'includes'.
"inclusio unius est exclusio alterius" - a rule of interpretation that states that ‘including one excludes another’.
My understanding of 'person' as defined within the act is:
A Corporation sole exclusively and would exclude men and women.

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