I'm just borrowing the binder from my colleague here. If I read proposed subsection (8.1), it begins that, for any period before the day on which subsection (7.1) first takes effect with respect to a person, “Subsection (7.1) does not have the effect of conferring any rights, powers or privileges—or imposing any obligations, duties or liabilities”.
On May 29th, 2023. See this statement in context.