Orders - No. 49 - Thursday, May 13, 1993

1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament

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No. 49

ORDERS OF THE DAY

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Thursday, May 13, 1993

10 a.m.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

PRAYERS

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

1 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Successorship Act.

2 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Family Business Support Act.

3 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Labour Relations Code Advisory Committee Act.

4 Mr. Chisholm to introduce a Bill intituled An Act to Introduce a Minimum Ethanol Component for Gasoline.

5 Mr. Hanson to introduce a Bill intituled Province-Wide School Bargaining Act.

ORAL QUESTION PERIOD

(15 minutes, afternoon sittings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and,
subject to Standing Order 47B, Friday morning)

PRESENTING PETITIONS

READING AND RECEIVING PETITIONS

PRESENTING REPORTS

MOTIONS ON NOTICE

(See Schedule A)

WRITTEN QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

(See Schedule B)

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ON NOTICE

ORDERS OF THE DAY

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY

Report of Resolutions passed in Committee of Supply.
SECTION A: 27th of April, the 4th and 12th of May.
SECTION B: 23rd of April.

URGENT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

(Friday only)

PUBLIC BILLS AND ORDERS AND GOVERNMENT MOTIONS ON NOTICE

SECOND READING

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 1) intituled An Act to Ensure the Supremacy of Parliament, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 4) intituled Budget Measures Implementation Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 5) intituled Income Tax Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 6) intituled Property Taxation Statutes Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 7) intituled Social Service Tax Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 8) intituled Social Service Tax Amendment Act (No. 2), 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 10) intituled Commercial Tenancy Act, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 11) intituled Fire Services Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 12) intituled Municipalities Enabling and Validating (No. 2) Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 15) intituled Advanced Education, Training and Technology Statutes Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 16) intituled Employee Investment Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 18) intituled Motor Fuel Tax Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 19) intituled School Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 20) intituled Independent School Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 21) intituled Consumer Protection Statutes Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Labour and Consumer Services and Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs.

PRIVATE BILLS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS

(Friday only)

1 Mr. Warnke--: Justice, the Laws and Protecting the Public Good.

2 Ms. Brewin--: Victoria's Anniversaries: 1993.

3 Mr. Dosanjh--: Chinese Head Tax.

4 Ms. Tyabji--: Sexism.

PUBLIC BILLS IN THE HANDS OF PRIVATE MEMBERS

SECOND READING

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 201) intituled An Act to Enhance Freedom of Public Expression, PRINTED. Mr. Krog.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 202) intituled An Act to Establish the Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area, PRINTED. Mr. Lortie.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 203) intituled Initiative Act, PRINTED. Mr. Weisgerber.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 204) intituled Recall Act, PRINTED. Mr. Weisgerber.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 205) intituled Free Votes Enabling Act, PRINTED. Mr. Weisgerber.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 206) intituled An Act to Elect the Speaker by Closed Ballot, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 207) intituled Labour Ombudsman Act, PRINTED. Mr. Farrell-Collins.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 208) intituled Election Finances Reform Act, PRINTED. Mr. Dalton.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 209) intituled Crown Corporations Reporting Act, PRINTED. Mr. Serwa.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 210) intituled Essential Services Act, PRINTED. Mr. Farrell-Collins.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 211) intituled Agricultural Land Commission Reform Act, PRINTED. Mr. De Jong.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 212) intituled An Act to Reduce the Expenditures of Government, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 213) intituled An Act to Balance the Budget, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 214) intituled Uranium Moratorium Act, PRINTED. Mr. Symons.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 215) intituled Fiscal Restraint Act, PRINTED. Mr. Weisgerber.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 216) intituled Family Day Act, PRINTED. Mr. Chisholm.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 217) intituled Vehicle Transfer Consumer Protection Act, PRINTED. Mr. Farrell-Collins.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 218) intituled Rural Health Transportation Act, NOT PRINTED. Mr. Neufeld.

ADJOURNED DEBATE ON OTHER MOTIONS

IAN M. HORNE, Q.C.
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

Schedule A

MOTIONS ON NOTICE

1 Ms. MacPhail to move--: Be it resolved that this House call upon the government to take the necessary step that will allow Vancouver City Council to put a ward system in place for the 1993 election to recognize the view of Vancouver voters in three plebiscites.

2 Ms. Pement to move--: Be it resolved that this House believe justice for all British Columbians is well served when the exact nature of aboriginal rights, including the inherent right to self-government, is defined through treaty making with provisions which protect the interests of non-aboriginal British Columbians and provide for the effective involvement of third parties.

3 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature endorse the concept of a "Triple-E" Senate: Equal, Effective, and Elected.

4 Mr. Mitchell to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature adopt the practice of devoting Private Members' Day exclusively to the business of Private Members as set out in Standing Order 25 of this House and, including as a priority, Motions on Notice in the hands of Private Members.

5 Mr. Evans to move--: Be it resolved that this House urge the Government of Canada to withdraw Bill C-113's changes to unemployment insurance that would victimize workers by reducing the benefit rate, denying benefits to people who leave their employment in difficult circumstances and add over $35 million annually to Provincial income assistance costs.

6 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this House extend an immediate invitation to the governors of Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and California to address us on the economic and environmental issues which we face in common, and which impact on our relations with these states.

7 Mr. Neufeld to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature condemn the imposition of Provincial sales tax on restaurant meals.

8 Ms. Brewin to move--: Be it resolved that this House support the Provincial Commission on Housing Options recommendation to legalize secondary suites, recognizing the urgent need to increase the supply of accessible and affordable rental housing for British Columbians; and urge British Columbia's municipalities to adopt measures which will eliminate the legal barriers to the rental of secondary suites.

9 Mr. Hartley to move--: Be it resolved that this House deplore the federal government's $1.6 billion cutback to cost-shared programs ($1,200 for each British Columbia household) and endorse a balanced approach to fiscal constraints that protects essential services of health, education and social services.

10 Mr. Mitchell to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature, mindful of the growing public desire to see their elected representatives free to vote their consciences on issues before this Assembly, ask the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills, by way of a referral, to review those matters that should constitute a "question of confidence" for the government when voted upon in this Assembly.

11 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature honour the desire expressed by 83% of all voters' valid ballots in the 1991 general election to implement voter-sponsored initiatives by introducing and passing appropriate legislation during this session.

12 Mr. De Jong to move--: Be it resolved that the Government Services Ministry continue the work of the previous government in developing innovative and affordable methods of reusing, reducing and recycling products in government.

13 Mr. Barnes to move--: Be it resolved that this House urge the House of Commons to recognize and protect victims of violence by passing, in the current session of Parliament, the Private Member's Bill on "Threats, Intimidation and Stalking", introduced by the Member for New Westminster-Burnaby.

14 Mr. Serwa to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognize the social and economic value of the Province's independent schools, and deplores any move to reduce support for these cost-effective educational facilities.

15 Ms. Copping to move--: Be it resolved that this House is of the opinion that the Government of Canada has an obligation to consumers and taxpayers who fund Provincial Pharmacare programs to immediately introduce compensatory measures for the higher drug costs which will result from changes in federal law.

16 Mr. Neufeld to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recommend that the adoption registry fee for service be waived in cases where the registry is unsuccessful in identifying the intended individual.

17 Ms. Lord to move--: Be it resolved that this House regret the Government of Canada's management of the 1992 Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy and call upon the Federal Minister of Fisheries to take urgent remedial measures, including commitment of sufficient staff to prevent over-fishing and enforce rules firmly and impartially; timely consultation with the Province to enable British Columbia to carry out its responsibilities; and broadening the scope of the fishing license compensation program to compensate commercial fishers adversely affected.

18 Mr. De Jong to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature urge the Government to work expeditiously toward establishing a university in the Fraser Valley.

19 Mr. Simpson to move--: Be it resolved that this House, mindful that society must care for, and listen to young peoples' concerns about the pressure they face, endorse the Hon. Attorney General's initiation of Canada's first Gang/Youth Contact Line, a part of government's response to gang and youth violence.

20 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature endorse the efforts of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in developing programs to encourage young women in British Columbia to explore opportunities in civil engineering and technological careers through the FITT Program.

21 Mr. Giesbrecht to move--: Be it resolved that this House congratulate the CBC "Fifth Estate" production team for exposing the illegal fishing for Canadian salmon in the northern Pacific and calls upon the Government of Canada to restore its investigative efforts and work with the governments of Thailand, Taiwan and other countries to protect Canadian salmon from piracy.

22 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature honour the desire expressed by 81% of all voters' valid ballots in the 1991 general election to implement the voters' right to recall a member of the Legislative Assembly by introducing and passing appropriate legislation during this session.

23 Mr. B. Jones to move--: Be it resolved that this House regret the decision of the Government of Canada to exempt all Goods and Services Tax information, rather than just personal or commercially sensitive data, from access to information rules.

24 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature condemn the continued imposition of a 14.48% import duty on exports of our softwood lumber to the U.S.

25 Mr. Mitchell to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature condemn the British Columbia Ferry Corporation for failing to consult with communities affected by its experiment with all-night ferry sailings and encourages the said corporation not to proceed further with such experiments without engaging the support and approval of the communities involved.

26 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognize the importance of an efficient and well-maintained transportation infrastructure to the economy of all regions of this Province.

27 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature congratulate and recognize the importance of volunteers in community cultural activities and in social service organizations.

28 Mr. De Jong to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature urge the Cabinet to recognize the desire of communities in their decisions regarding the establishment of properly regulated golf courses on agricultural land.

29 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognize the importance of an efficient and well-maintained transportation infrastructure to the economy of all regions of this Province, and that the pay-as-you-go philosophy be preserved in highway construction, to protect younger British Columbians from unfair and crushing levels of debt.

30 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature endorse voluntary restraint by broadcasters in reducing the volume of excessive and glamourized depictions of violence in programming.

31 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature urge the federal government to give better recognition to the strength of the B.C. film industry through Telefilm Canada.

32 Mr. Serwa to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature call on the Government of Canada to strengthen the Young Offenders Act, and to permit the identification to the public of violent and serious repeat offenders.

33 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature congratulate all Provincial police departments and police officers who participate in the highly successful CounterAttack Program designed to eradicate drinking driving.

34 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature support the continuation of the supplementary home owner grant which is an important tax relief measure for hundreds of thousands of British Columbia households.

35 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognize the need to upgrade Highway 16 to provide for adequate safety.

36 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature affirm the private property rights of forest and mineral tenure holders to fair market value compensation for expropriations not currently provided for, and to a fair and neutral process for determining the same.

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

39 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government act immediately to adopt policy on resource use that includes all stakeholders in the planning process.

40 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government act immediately to ensure that they make the necessary decisions on resource use which provide for the economic, environmental, and social needs of all British Columbians.

41 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government remove barriers to economic investment in British Columbia, through the removal of the Corporate Capital Tax and the layers of fees and business taxes, to show a commitment to economic development.

42 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government re-affirm the current state of privatization of the highways.

43 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government table in the House the five-year plan of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways for projected and proposed capital projects, and the strategy for use and expansion of public transportation.

44 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government immediately abandon the current move to usurp the domain of the private sector with regard to the Liquor Distribution Branch's recent move to put cold beer and wine services into government liquor stores.

45 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government act to minimize further permanent damage to the people of the Province, in terms of the economy, health care, education, the fisheries, agriculture, the deficit, regional development, and foreign investment, by restricting the government's mandate to:; 1. Maintain law and order;; 2. Provide primary services; and; 3. Protect the public trust.

46 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the government act to streamline government operations by restructuring the Executive Council. This involves the organization of Cabinet into Secretariats:; 1. Office of the Premier;; 2. Attorney General;; 3. Exchequer;; 4. Environment and land use;; 5. Community development; and; 6. Regional economic development.

47 Ms. Tyabji to move--: Be it resolved that the government adopt hiring practices to hire on the basis of merit and ability, without any form of discrimination.

48 Ms. Tyabji to move--: Be it resolved that the Standing Orders of the House be amended so that they prevent members with a tangible general pecuniary interest, or whose spouse or dependents have such an interest, from participating in the debate and votes on legislation.

49 Ms. Tyabji to move--: Be it resolved that the House set an example for the Province by providing a work environment conducive to the requirements of parents of young children, which may include on-site daycare. Such a facility, its location and funding should be determined by an all-party committee.

50 Ms. Tyabji to move--: Be it resolved that the government table in the House the relevant documents and information causing the delay in the Windy Craggy project.

51 Ms. Tyabji to move--: Be it resolved that the government immediately re-affirm its commitment to a moratorium on the bulk export of British Columbia water, whether by container or through large-scale water diversions.

52 Ms. Tyabji to move--: Be it resolved that the government categorically and emphatically reject any calls for large-scale water diversions, such as the diversion of the Nechako River and the damming of the Peace River.

53 Mr. Chisholm to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislative Assembly support the implementation of a passenger rail service between Chilliwack and Vancouver to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in the Fraser Valley.

54 Mr. Chisholm to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislative Assembly support the motion for creation of a new policy regarding the abandoned railway land through the Southern Interior of British Columbia to effectively return the lands to the lawful owners.

55 Mr. Chisholm to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislative Assembly support the implementation of a natural gas engine for use in urban transit buses and government vehicles to help reduce costs and pollution.

57 Mr. Dalton to move--: Be it resolved that the House amend the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia by deleting the reference to "Committee of Supply" under Part I, Chapter II, Section 25 of the Standing Orders relating to Private Members' days.

58 Mr. Symons to move--: Be it resolved that Standing Order 81 of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended to read:; Every Bill shall receive three readings, on different days, prior to being passed. After first reading, there shall be a minimum of three sitting days before second reading. After the second reading, it shall be ordered for committal on a subsequent day. Notwithstanding the above, on urgent or extraordinary occasions, a Bill may be read twice or thrice, or advanced two or more stages in one day.

60 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."

61 Mr. Janssen to move--: Be it resolved that this House urge the Government of Canada to make tree spiking a specific offense in the Criminal Code.

62 Mr. Hurd to move--: Further to Section 15.1 of the Members' Conflict of Interest Act, the Legislative Assembly requests the following of Mr. Ted Hughes.; 1. To investigate whether the Executive Council of the province of British Columbia or any Member thereof, had knowledge of the decision to log Clayoquot Sound prior to the purchase of shares in MacMillan Bloedel by the B.C. Endowment Fund.; 2. To investigate whether the Government's purchase of shares in MacMillan Bloedel affected the decision to log Clayoquot Sound.; 3. To determine whether any Member of the Executive Council was in a position to influence the Government's decision to purchase shares in MacMillan Bloedel and the subsequent decision on logging Clayoquot Sound, and whether a conflict existed by any Member in such a position.; 4. To ascertain whether a conflict exists following the decision by the Executive Council to purchase shares of MacMillan Bloedel knowing beforehand that the value of the shares would be affected by the decision subsequently made on Clayoquot Sound.; 5. To determine whether any Member of the Executive Council, including the Minister of Finance, knowing the pending decision to log Clayoquot Sound, was in possession of information which could benefit shares held by the B.C. Endowment Fund, and to investigate whether such proprietary information benefitted or disadvantaged any individual or group holding shares in MacMillan Bloedel.; 6. Determine (i) whether a recommendation to the B.C. Securities Commission respecting insider trading is warranted concerning the actions of Members of the Executive Council; (ii) whether trading laws apply equally to individuals, corporations and Governments who buy shares while in possession of such knowledge; and (iii) whether any practice of insider trading existed in the acquisition of MacMillan Bloedel shares which affect the value of such shares.; 7. To determine the parameters and direction the Minister of Finance gives the B.C. Endowment Fund -- a line function of the Ministry of Finance -- on investment decisions, and whether any conflict exists in this relationship relating to the acquisition of MacMillan Bloedel shares.; 8. To determine whether the B.C. Securities Commission possesses the arms length relationship to investigate insider trading charges levelled against another branch of the Ministry of Finance.

Schedule B

WRITTEN QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

2 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Social Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Social Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Social Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Social Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Social Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Social Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Social Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

3 Mr. Mitchell 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 individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

4 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Women's Equality the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Women's Equality in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Women's Equality in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Women's Equality in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Women's Equality in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Women's Equality in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Women's Equality in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Women's Equality in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

5 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

6 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

7 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Forests the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Forests in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Forests in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Forests in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Forests in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Forests in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Forests in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Forests in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

8 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for Culture the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry Responsible for Culture in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

9 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Premier the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Office of the Premier in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Office of the Premier in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Office of the Premier in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Office of the Premier in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Office of the Premier in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Office of the Premier in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Office of the Premier in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

10 Mr. Mitchell 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 individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Education and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

11 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Attorney General the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Attorney General in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Attorney General in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Attorney General in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Attorney General in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Attorney General in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Attorney General in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Attorney General in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

12 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

13 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

14 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

15 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

16 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

17 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Government Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Government Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Government Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Government Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Government Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Government Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Government Services in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

18 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

19 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

20 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

21 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

22 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Railway Company in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Railway Company in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Railway Company in the twelve months apreceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Railway Company in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Railway Company in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Railway Company in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Railway Company in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

23 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

24 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Buildings Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Buildings Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Buildings Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Buildings Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Buildings Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Buildings Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Buildings Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

25 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Systems Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Systems Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Systems Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Systems Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Systems Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Systems Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Systems Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

26 Mr. Mitchell 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 individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

27 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Premier the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Trade Development Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

28 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Assessment Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Assessment Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Assessment Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Assessment Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Assessment Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Assessment Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Assessment Authority in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

29 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Pavilion Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

30 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Crown Corporations Secretariat in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Crown Corporations Secretariat in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Crown Corporations Secretariat in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Crown Corporations Secretariat in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Crown Corporations Secretariat in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Crown Corporations Secretariat in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Crown Corporations Secretariat in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

31 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Transit Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Transit Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Transit Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Transit Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Transit Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Transit Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Transit Corporation in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

32 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the Pacific National Exhibition in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the Pacific National Exhibition in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the Pacific National Exhibition in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the Pacific National Exhibition in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the Pacific National Exhibition in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the Pacific National Exhibition in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the Pacific National Exhibition in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

33 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of individuals and/or companies hired on contract by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 2. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies hired by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993 to conduct public opinion research?; 3. What is the total cost billed for each individual contract for public opinion research conducted for the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 4. What are the qualifications, including r�sum�s, of each researcher and/or contractor and/or principals in companies awarded public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the public opinion research contracts let by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 6. What are the names of the individuals and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, public opinion research contracts by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?; 7. What was the subject matter of each individual public opinion research contract awarded by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in the twelve months preceding March 18, 1993?

34 Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance the following question:: Which concessionary loans made to businesses were deemed to be doubtful accounts as of the publication of the 1991-92 Public Accounts -- and which of those, if any, have been brought into good standing or are now no longer considered by the government to be doubtful accounts for the purposes of its financial statements?

35 Mr. Symons to ask the Hon. the Minister of Labour and Consumer Services the following questions:: In relation to the appointments to the staff at Workers' Compensation Board of the President and C.E.O. and of the Chief Appeal Commissioner --; 1. What method of hiring was used in choosing the individuals for each of their positions?; 2. What is the length of contract and salary for each individual?; 3. What are the extra bonuses (often referred to as perks) for each individual?; 4. What pay out and/or severance package arrangement is there for each individual?; 5. What was the salary of previous holders of each respective position?; 6. What pay out and/or severance arrangement was made with the previous holders of each respective position?

Schedule C

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

The Committee will meet at 8.30 o'clock a.m. on Tuesdays until further notice, in the Douglas Fir Room (Room 226).
Business: Organization and Briefings.

F. Gingell, Convener

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE,
LABOUR, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY

The Committee will meet from 9 o'clock a.m. to 1 o'clock p.m. on Monday, May 17, in the Surrey Inn, 9850 King George Highway, Surrey, B.C.
Business: North American Free Trade Agreement -- Public Meeting.

M. Farnworth, Chair
J. Pement, Deputy Chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO APPOINT AN INFORMATION
AND PRIVACY COMMISSIONER

The Committee will meet at 6 o'clock p.m. on Monday, May 17, in the Haida Room.
Business: Process.

B. Jones, Chair
A. Warnke, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

The Committee will meet at 7 o'clock p.m. on Monday, May 17, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: 1992 Compensation Advisory Committee Report.

G. Brewin, Chair
H. Giesbrecht, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

The Committee will meet at 8 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: Draft Report.

J. Beattie, Chair
M. Lord, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE,
LABOUR, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY

The Committee will meet from 9 o'clock a.m. to 5 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, in the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, 1607 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Business: North American Free Trade Agreement -- Public Meeting.

M. Farnworth, Chair
J. Pement, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FORESTS, ENERGY, MINES
AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES

The Committee will meet at 3 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: Draft Report.

C. Evans, Chair
E. Conroy, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE,
LABOUR, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY

The Committee will meet from 9 o'clock a.m. to 12 o'clock noon on Thursday, May 20, in the Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Business: North American Free Trade Agreement -- Public Meeting.

M. Farnworth, Chair
J. Pement, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY REFORM,
ETHICAL CONDUCT, STANDING ORDERS AND PRIVATE BILLS

The Committee will meet at 2 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, May 27, in the Terrace Inn, 4551 Greig Avenue, Terrace, B.C.
Business: Recall and Initiative -- Public Meeting.

U. Dosanjh, Chair
S. Hammell, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY REFORM,
ETHICAL CONDUCT, STANDING ORDERS AND PRIVATE BILLS

The Committee will meet at 2 o'clock p.m. on Friday, May 28, in the Crest Motor Hotel, 222 West First Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C.
Business: Recall and Initiative -- Public Meeting.

U. Dosanjh, Chair
S. Hammell, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY REFORM,
ETHICAL CONDUCT, STANDING ORDERS AND PRIVATE BILLS

The Committee will meet at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday, May 29, in the United Church Annex, corner of Second Street and Second Avenue, Queen Charlotte City, B.C.
Business: Recall and Initiative -- Public Meeting.

U. Dosanjh, Chair
S. Hammell, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

The Committee will meet at 7 o'clock p.m. on Monday, May 31, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: 1992 Compensation Advisory Committee Report.

G. Brewin, Chair
H. Giesbrecht, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE, CONSTITUTIONAL
AFFAIRS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

The Committee will meet at 7 o'clock p.m. on:
Monday, June 7; and
Monday, June 14, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: 1992 Compensation Advisory Committee Report.

G. Brewin, Chair
H. Giesbrecht, Deputy Chair

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