Mr. Beattie presented a petition.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Ms. Pement moved, seconded by Mr. Lali--

We, Her Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in Session assembled, beg leave to thank Your Honour for the gracious Speech which Your Honour has addressed to us at the opening of the present Session.

A debate arose.

On the motion of Mr. Wilson, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.

The Hon. J. Sawicki (Speaker) tabled the Annual Report of the British Columbia Legislative Library, 1990.

And then the House adjourned at 3.22 p.m.

JOAN SAWICKI, Speaker

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Friday Next

26   The Hon. T. Perry to move--

Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia declares British Columbia a nuclear weapons free zone.

 

27  Ms. Reid to move--

Be it resolved that the Legislature calls on the Government to affirm its commitment to community-based care for seniors by maintaining funding for wellness centres in the Greater Victoria area.

 

28  Mr. Mitchell to move--

Be it resolved that the Legislature affirms the importance of the University of Northern British Columbia as a provincial educational resource with special responsibilities to serve the residents of northern communities.

 

29  Mr. Tanner to move--

Be it resolved that the Legislature stands firm against any new taxes imposed on the tourist operators of this Province.

 

30  Mr. Farrell-Collins to move--

Be it resolved that this Legislature calls upon the minister responsible to establish an independent body to set and review rates for ICBC.

 

31  Mr. Jarvis to move--

Be it resolved that the Provincial Government immediately initiate a public hearing process involving all stakeholders regarding the proposed Apex Alpine garnet mine, with the intent of issuing a decision on the future of the mine as soon as possible.

 

32  Mr. Dalton to move--

Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly supports changes to the Ministry of Education's fiscal framework, which would automatically allow for increases in the rate of inflation according to the British Columbia Provincial Price Index.

 

33  Mr. Symons to move--

Be it resolved that this Legislature calls upon the Government of Canada to ensure that the lighthouses in this Province be maintained as staffed stations wherever possible.

 

34  Mr. Chisholm to move--

Be it resolved that the Legislature calls upon the Government of British Columbia to release all cabinet documents regarding the Agricultural Land Commission Golf Moratorium Review so as to end any suspicion of political interference.

 

35  Mr. Hurd to move--

Be it resolved that this Legislature regrets the Government's decision to significantly raise camping rates for seniors in British Columbia and will move immediately to rescind this increase.

 

36  Mr. Cowie to move--

Be it resolved that the House calls on the Government to begin negotiations with municipalities and developers, to begin the necessary negotiations to replace the units of social housing lost through the elimination of the Co-operative Housing Program.

 

37  Ms. Stephens to move--

Be it resolved that the House agrees with the chairman of the B.C. Forest Resources Commission's observation about the existence of two economies in the Province that "without basic industry employment, most of our small communities would disappear."

 

38  Ms. Tyabji, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to move--

That the motion "We, Her Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in Session assembled, beg leave to thank Your Honour for the gracious Speech which Your Honour has addressed to us at the opening of the present Session", be amended by adding the following: ", but this Assembly regrets that after five months of inaction, the Government has failed to address the pressing need to deal with the deteriorating provincial economy, and, in particular, the increasing vulnerability of resource-dependent communities in British Columbia; and furthermore, regrets that the Speech from the Throne provides only a reiteration of empty election promises, rather than a sorely-needed vision of hope and optimism for the future of our Province and our Country."

 

39  Mr. Wilson to move--

Be it resolved that the Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs co-ordinate a meeting of the All-party Standing Committees on Constitutional Affairs of all the provincial legislatures in order to expand communication and seek consensus on amendments to the Constitution of Canada.

 

40  Mr. Wilson to move--

Be it resolved that the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs commence discussion with the Federal Government and the aboriginal people of Canada with the view to repealing the Indian Act, an Act based upon outdated principles, unacceptable to modern Canadian society.

 

41  Mr. Dalton to move--

Be it resolved that this Legislative Assembly supports changes to all legislation necessary to prevent convicted sexual offenders from teaching in our elementary and secondary school system.

 

42  Mr. K. Jones to move--

Be it resolved that the Legislature regrets the withdrawal by the Minister of Government Services of the "break-open" lottery program utilized by community groups as a means of meeting community needs and urges the Government, within the six-month compensation period, to re-establish the program to provide direct flow-through of funds through the Ministry.

NOTICE OF QUESTIONS

Friday Next

1  Mr. Wilson to ask the Hon. the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

2  Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

3  Mr. Chisholm to ask the Hon. the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

4  Mr. Warnke to ask the Hon. the Attorney General the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

5  Ms. Stephens to ask the Hon. the Minister of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

6  Mr. Dalton to ask the Hon. the Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

7  Mr. Jarvis to ask the Hon. the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

8  Mr. Gingell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

9  Mr. Hurd to ask the Hon. the Minister of Forests the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

10  Mr. K. Jones to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

11  Ms. Reid to ask the Hon. the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

12  Mr. Farrell-Collins to ask the Hon. the Minister of Labour and Consumer Services and Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

13  Mr. Cowie to ask the Hon. the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

14  Ms. Anderson to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

15  Mr. Tanner to ask the Hon. the Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for Culture the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

16  Mr. Symons to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

17  Ms. Reid to ask the Hon. the Minister of Women's Equality the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

 

18  Ms. Tyabji to ask the Hon. the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks the following questions:

1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

Subcommittee A will meet from 1 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at the Marina Inn Resort, Campbell River, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

Subcommittee B will meet from 1 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in the Ballroom, Barclay Hotel, Port Alberni, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

J. MacPhail, Co-chair
D. Lovick, Co-chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

Subcommittee A will meet from 1 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, March 20, in the Fairmont Room, Newland Golf Club, Langley, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

Subcommittee B will meet from 1 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, March 20, in the Campbell Room, Poco Motor Inn, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

J. MacPhail, Co-chair
D. Lovick, Co-chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

The committee will meet from 10 o'clock a.m. to 5 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, March 21, in the Waddington Room, Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

J. MacPhail, Co-chair
D. Lovick, Co-chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

The committee will meet from 12 o'clock noon to 9 o'clock p.m. on Monday, March 23, in the Saanich Room, Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

J. MacPhail, Co-chair
D. Lovick, Co-chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF SELECTION

The committee will meet at 10.15 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in the Douglas Fir Room (Room 224).
Business: Organization.

G. Clark, Convener

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