For the purpose of authorizing the continuation of the practice of midwifery within the framework of pilot projects already approved by the Minister of Health and Social Services, the provisions of sections 2, 5, 8 to 35, subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the first paragraph of section 36 and sections 37 to 39, 41 and 44 of this Act continue to be effective until 24 September 1999 or any date to be fixed by government order, which shall not be later than 24 December 1999. (1998, c. 26, s. 1).