1992 Legislative Session: 1st Session, 35th Parliament

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Nos. 101 and 102

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Thursday, July 2, 1992

Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. Neufeld.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Bill (No. 78) intituled Forest Amendment Act (No. 2), 1992 was committed, reported complete with amendment and by leave read a third time and passed, on division.

Section 1 of Bill (No. 78) passed, on division.

In consideration of a proposed amendment to section 1 of Bill (No. 78) the Committee divided.

The amendment was defeated on the following division:

In consideration of a further proposed amendment to section 1 of Bill (No. 78), the amendment was defeated, on division.

Bill (No. 51) intituled British Columbia Transit Amendment Act, 1992 was committed, reported complete with amendment and by leave read a third time and passed, on division.

Bill (No. 66) intituled Assessment and Property Tax Reform Act, 1992 was committed.

The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.

Bill to be considered at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 1.57 p.m.

Thursday, July 2, 1992

Two o'clock p.m.

The Speaker made a statement relating to Standing Order 25A (Private Members' Statements).

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The Hon. M. Sihota (Minister of Labour and Consumer Services) made a ministerial statement relating to the marketing practices of a company known as Noram Direct Marketing.

Mr Wilson made a statement.

Mr. Serwa made a statement.

Ms. Pullinger presented a Report of the Special Committee to Appoint an Ombudsman.

The Report was taken as read and received.

By leave of the House, it was moved that the Rules be suspended and the Report adopted.

Motion agreed to.

The Hon. G. Clark (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) tabled the Compensation Fairness Program 1991 Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1992.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

The House proceeded to "Public Bills and Orders and Government Motions on Notice."

60   The Hon. A. Petter moved--

That the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs be empowered to examine, inquire into, and make recommendations with respect to all matters related to the First Citizens' Fund Loan Program established through the First Citizens' Fund under the Special Accounts Appropriation and Control Act, and in particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing to consider:

(a) the effectiveness of the current program design, delivery mechanism and benefit to the client;

(b) the appropriateness of the current program to address the barriers to small business development experienced by aboriginal people;

(c) recommendations concerning the design and delivery of the loan program to ensure the established mandate of the fund and the changing needs of the aboriginal business community are being met;

and to report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment, or at the next following Session as the case may be; to deposit the original of its reports with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly during a period of adjournment and upon the resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chairperson shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly.

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the said Committee by the House, the Committee shall have the following additional powers, namely:

(a) to appoint committee members to one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

(b) to sit during any period in which the House is adjourned, during recess after prorogation until the next Session and during any sitting of the House;

(c) to adjourn from place to place as may be convenient or require; and

(d) to employ personnel as required to assist the Committee.

A debate arose.

Motion agreed to.

61   The Hon. E. Cull moved--

That the Select Standing Committee on Health and Social Services be empowered to examine and inquire into the matters of reducing the accessibility and attractiveness of tobacco to children and young people, and to make recommendations for regulations pursuant to Sections 3 and 4 of the Tobacco Product Amendment Act, 1992 and in particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing to consider:

(a) categories of tobacco vendors;

(b) process of obtaining a tobacco vendor licence;

(c) terms and conditions of a tobacco vendor licence;

(d) fee structure for a tobacco vendor licence;

(e) form, content and manner of presentation of health warning signs that must be displayed with tobacco at the time tobacco is offered for sale;

(f) minimum number of cigarettes in a package;

(g) minimum age for purchasers of tobacco; and

(h) placement of tobacco vending machines;

and to report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment, or at the next following Session as the case may be; to deposit the original of its reports with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly during a period of adjournment and upon the resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chairperson shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly.

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the said Committee by the House, the Committee shall have the following additional powers, namely:

(a) to appoint committee members to one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

(b) to sit during any period in which the House is adjourned, during recess after prorogation until the next Session and during any sitting of the House;

(c) to adjourn from place to place as may be convenient or require; and

(d) to employ personnel as required to assist the Committee.

A debate arose.

Motion agreed to.

Bill (No. 75) intituled Legal Profession Amendment Act, 1992 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 81) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1992 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 83) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 1992 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 71) intituled Medical and Health Care Service Act was committed.

The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.

Bill to be considered later today.

In consideration of a proposed amendment to section 2.1 (3) of Bill (No. 71), the Committee divided.

The amendment was defeated on the following division:

The Hon. G. Clark moved --

That the House recess for five minutes, and sit no later than 12 o'clock midnight, unless otherwise ordered.

Six o'clock p.m.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 14) intituled Professional Retirement Savings Plan Agreement Extinguishment Act, a debate arose.

On the motion of the Hon. C. Gabelmann, the debate was adjourned until later today.

Bill (No. 76) intituled Election Amendment Act, 1992 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 66) intituled Assessment and Property Tax Reform Act, 1992 was again committed, reported complete with amendment, and by leave read a third time and passed on the following division:

In consideration of section 20 of Bill (No. 66), the Committee divided as follows:

Bill (No. 77) intituled Municipal Amendment Act (No. 2), 1992 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed, on division.

Section 4 of Bill (No. 77) passed, on division.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 72) intituled Tobacco Product Amendment Act, 1992, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 72) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 14) intituled Professional Retirement Savings Plan Agreement Extinguishment Act.

The debate continued.

Mr. Mitchell moved the following amendment--

"That this Bill not now be read a second time because it denies the fundamental freedom of recourse to the courts to seek action for damages or compensation against the arbitrary acts of this Government."

The debate on the amendment continued.

The House divided.

The amendment was negatived on the following division:

The debate was resumed on the main motion.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 14) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting.

The Hon. L. Boone (Minister of Government Services) tabled the following:

Ministry of Government Management Services and Minister Responsible for Women's Programs Annual Report 1989/90.

Ministry of Government Management Services and Minister Responsible for Women's Programs Annual Report 1990/91.

Ministry of Provincial Secretary Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1991.

And then the House adjourned at 12.12 a.m.

JOAN SAWICKI, Speaker

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