Orders - No. 79 - Tuesday, June 15, 1993

1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament

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No. 79

ORDERS OF THE DAY

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Tuesday, June 15, 1993

2 p.m.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

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. K. Jones to introduce a Bill intituled Protection of British Columbia Heritage Artifacts 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

26 The Hon. J. Cashore to move, in Committee of the Whole on Bill (No. 26) intituled Waste Management Amendment Act, 1993 to amend as follows:

SECTION 2, in the proposed section 20.11 by deleting subsection (1) and substituting the following:

(1) A person shall provide a site profile in accordance with the regulations

(a) to the approving officer when the person applies for or otherwise seeks approval for a subdivision of land that the person knows or reasonably should know is or was used for industrial or commercial activity, and

(b) to the applicable municipality when the person applies for or otherwise seeks approval for

(i) zoning of land that the person knows or reasonably should know is or was used for industrial or commercial activity,

(ii) a development permit or a development variance permit for land that the person knows or reasonably should know is or was used for industrial or commercial activity,

(iii) removal of soil from property that the person knows or reasonably should know is or was used for industrial or commercial activity,

(iv) a demolition permit respecting a structure that the person knows or reasonably should know is or was used for industrial or commercial activity, or

(v) an activity prescribed by regulation.

SECTION 2, in the proposed section 20.3 by deleting subsection (3) and substituting the following:

(3) A manager, on request by any person, may dispense with the procedures set out in subsection (2) (a) to (c) and make a final determination that a site is a contaminated site if the person

(a) provides reasonably sufficient information to determine that the site is a contaminated site, and

(b) agrees to be a responsible person for the contaminated site.

SECTION 2, is amended in the proposed section 20.31 by adding the following subsection:

(3) A secured creditor is responsible for remediation at a contaminated site if

(a) the secured creditor at any time exercised control over or imposed requirements on any person regarding the manner of treatment, disposal or handling of a substance and the control or requirements, in whole or in part, caused the site to become a contaminated site, or

(b) the secured creditor becomes the registered owner in fee simple of the real property at the contaminated site, but a secured creditor is not responsible for remediation where it acts primarily to protect its security interest, including without limitation where the secured creditor

(c) participates only in purely financial matters related to the site,

(d) has the capacity or ability to influence any operation at the contaminated site in a way that would have the effect of causing or increasing contamination, but does not exercise that capacity or ability in such a way as to cause or increase contamination,

(e) imposes requirements on any person if the requirements do not have a reasonable probability of causing or increasing contamination at the site, or

(f) appoints a person to inspect or investigate a contaminated site to determine future steps or actions that the secured creditor might take.

SECTION 2, by deleting the proposed section 20.4 and substituting the following:

Persons not responsible for remediation

20.4 (1) The following persons are not responsible for remediation at a contaminated site:

(a) a person who would become a responsible person only because of an act of God that occurred before the coming into force of this section and who exercised due diligence with respect to any substance that, in whole or in part, caused the site to become a contaminated site;

(b) a person who would become a responsible person only because of an act of war and who exercised due diligence with respect to any substance that, in whole or in part, caused the site to become a contaminated site;

(c) a person who would become a responsible person only because of an act or omission of a third party, other than

(i) an employee,

(ii) an agent, or

(iii) a party with whom the person has a contractual relationship,

if the person exercised due diligence with respect to any substance that, in whole or in part, caused the site to become a contaminated site;

(d) an owner or operator who establishes that

(i) at the time the person became an owner or operator of the site,

(A) the site was a contaminated site,

(B) the person had no knowledge or reason to know or suspect that the site was a contaminated site, and

(C) the person undertook all appropriate inquiries into the previous ownership and uses of the site and undertook other investigations, consistent with good commercial or customary practice at that time, in an effort to minimize potential liability,

(ii) while the person was an owner of the site, the person did not transfer any interest in the site without first disclosing any known contamination to the transferee, and

(iii) the owner or operator did not, by any act or omission, cause or contribute to the contamination of the site;

(e) an owner or operator who owned or occupied a site that at the time of acquisition was not a contaminated site and during the ownership or operation the owner or operator did not dispose of, handle or treat a substance in a manner that, in whole or in part, caused the site to become a contaminated site;

(f) a person described in section 20.31 (1) (c) or (d) or (2) (c) or (d) who

(i) transported or arranged to transport a substance to a site where the owner or operator of the site was authorized by or under statute to accept the substance at the time of its deposit, and

(ii) received permission to deposit the substance from the owner or operator described in subparagraph (i);

(g) a government body that involuntarily acquires an ownership interest in the contaminated site, other than by government restructuring or expropriation, unless the government body caused or contributed to the contamination of the site;

(h) a person who provides assistance or advice respecting remediation work at a contaminated site in accordance with this Act, unless the assistance or advice was carried out in a negligent fashion;

(i) a person who owns or operates a contaminated site that was contaminated only by the migration of a substance from other real property not owned or operated by the person;

(j) an owner or operator of a contaminated site containing substances that are present only as natural occurrences not assisted by human activity and where those substances alone caused the site to be a contaminated site;

(k) subject to subsection (2), a government body that possesses, owns or operates a roadway, highway or right of way for sewer or water on a contaminated site, to the extent of the possession, ownership or operation;

(l) a person who was a responsible person for a contaminated site for which a conditional certificate of compliance or a certificate of compliance was issued and for which another person subsequently proposes or undertakes to

(i) change the use of the contaminated site, and

(ii) provide additional remediation;

(m) a person who is in a class designated in the regulations as not responsible for remediation.

(2) Subsection (1) (k) does not apply with respect to contamination placed or deposited below a roadway, highway or right of way for sewer or water by the government body that possesses, owns or operates the roadway, highway or right of way for sewer or water.

(3) A person seeking to establish that he or she is not a responsible person pursuant to subsection (1) has the burden to prove all elements of the exemption on a balance of probabilities.

SECTION 2, in the proposed section 20.5

(a) by deleting subsection (7) and substituting the following:

(7) A person receiving a remediation order under section 20.5 (1) or actual notice of a remediation order under section 20.5 (11) shall not, without the consent of a manager, knowingly do anything that diminishes or reduces assets that could be used to satisfy the terms and conditions of the remediation order, and where the person does so, the manager, notwithstanding any other remedy sought, may commence a civil action against the person for the amount of the diminishment or reduction. ,

(b) in subsection (9) by deleting "contaminated site" and substituting "site designated in the site registry as a contaminated site", and

(c) by adding the following subsection:

(11) A manager making a remediation order shall, within a reasonable time, provide notice of the order in writing to every person holding an interest with respect to the contaminated site that is registered in the land title office at the time of issuing the order.

SECTION 2, in the proposed section 20.61 by deleting subsection (3).

SECTION 2, in the proposed section 20.7 (1) by deleting "that is proposed, in progress or completed".

SECTION 2, in the proposed section 20.81

(a) in subsection (5) by deleting "in a landfill" and substituting "at another site", and

(b) by adding the following subsection:

(9) A manager who enters into a contaminated soil relocation agreement shall provide notice of the agreement to the municipality from which the soil is removed and to the municipality in which the receiving site is situated.

SECTION 4, by deleting the proposed section 34 (17) (d) and substituting the following:

(d) diminishes or reduces assets the person knows or reasonably should know will be used to comply with the terms and conditions of an order under section 20.5 (7), .

SECTION 6, by deleting the proposed section 31.1 and substituting the following:

Waste Management Act

31.1 A local trust committee shall not approve an application for

(a) zoning and rezoning including siting and use permits,

(b) development permits or development variance permits,

(c) removal of soil, or

(d) activities prescribed by regulation under the Waste Management Act, if the local trust committee

(e) has not received a site profile where required under section 20.11 of the Waste Management Act,

(f) has received a site profile but has not sent it to the manager under section 20.11 (5) (b) of the Waste Management Act,

(g) has sent a site profile to the manager under section 20.11 (5) (b) of the Waste Management Act but the local trust committee has not received notice that a site investigation under section 20.2 of that Act will not be required, or

(h) has not received a valid and subsisting approval in principle, conditional certificate of compliance or certificate of compliance under section 20.71 of the Waste Management Act from the person making an application described in paragraphs (a) to (d) above.

SECTION 7, by deleting the proposed section 85.1 (c) and substituting the following:

(c) has sent a site profile to the manager under section 20.11 (5) (b) of the Waste Management Act but the approving officer has not received notice that a site investigation under section 20.2 of that Act will not be required or,

SECTION 11,

(a) in the proposed section 999 (2) by deleting ", by bylaw", and

(b) by deleting the proposed section 1000 and substituting the following:

Waste Management Act

1000 Notwithstanding section 981,

(a) a municipality shall not approve an application for

(i) zoning,

(ii) development permits or development variance permits,

(iii) removal of soil,

(iv) demolition permits respecting structures that have been used for commercial or industrial purposes, or

(v) activities prescribed by regulation under the Waste Management Act, if the municipality

(b) has not received a site profile where required under section 20.11 of the Waste Management Act,

(c) has received a site profile but has not sent it to the manager under section 20.11 (5) (b) of the Waste Management Act,

(d) has sent a site profile to the manager under section 20.11 (5) (b) of the Waste Management Act but the municipality has not received notice that a site investigation under section 20.2 of that Act will not be required, or

(e) has not received a valid and subsisting approval in principle, conditional certificate of compliance or certificate of compliance under section 20.71 of the Waste Management Act from the person making an application described in paragraph (b) (i) to (v).

SECTION 12, by deleting the proposed section 96.1 (c) and substituting the following:

(c) has sent a site profile to the manager under section 20.11 (5) (b) of the Waste Management Act but the division head has not received notice that a site investigation under section 20.2 of that Act will not be required, or

SECTION 14,

(a) by deleting the proposed section 571b and substituting the following:

Waste Management Act

571B Notwithstanding anything in this Act,

(a) the Council or its delegate shall not approve an application for

(i) zoning,

(ii) development permits,

(iii) removal of soil,

(iv) demolition permits respecting structures that have been

used for commercial or industrial purposes, or

(v) activities prescribed by regulation under the Waste Management Act,

if the Council or its delegate

(b) has not received a site profile where required under section 20.11 of the Waste Management Act,

(c) has received a site profile but has not sent it to the manager

under section 20.11 (5) of the Waste Management Act,

(d) has sent a site profile to the manager under section 20.11 (5) of the Waste Management Act but the Council or its delegate has not received notice that a site investigation under section 20.2 of that Act will not be required, or

(e) has not received a valid and subsisting approval in principle, conditional certificate of compliance or certificate of compliance under section 20.71 of the Waste Management Act from the person making an application described in paragraph (a) (i) to (v). , and

(b) by adding the following proposed section:

Approval of bylaw

571D A provision in a bylaw that prohibits the deposit of soil or other material and that makes reference to quality of the soil or material or to contamination, has no effect until the provision is approved by the minister with the concurrence of the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY

Report of Resolutions passed in Committee of Supply.
SECTION A: 27th of April, the 4th, 12th and 18th of May, and the 14th of June.
SECTION B: 23rd of April, the 17th of May, the 1st and 9th of June.

URGENT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

(Friday only)

PUBLIC BILLS AND ORDERS AND GOVERNMENT MOTIONS ON NOTICE

COMMITTEE

Committee--: Bill (No. 15) intituled Advanced Education, Training and Technology Statutes Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology. (Section 1.)

Committee--: Bill (No. 18) intituled Motor Fuel Tax Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations. (Section 2 stood down.) (Section 2.)

Committee--: Bill (No. 23) intituled Home Owner Grant Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing,

Committee--: Bill (No. 26) intituled Waste Management Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks.

Committee--: Bill (No. 27) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General.

Committee--: Bill (No. 29) intituled Property Taxation Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 1993. PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Committee--: Bill (No. 32) intituled Environmental Assessment Act, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks.

Committee--: Bill (No. 36) intituled Finance and Corporate Relations Statutes Amendment Act, 1993. PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

Committee--: Bill (No. 40) intituled Corporation Capital Tax Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING

Adjourned Debate on Second Reading--: Bill (No. 33) intituled Human Rights Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights. (Mr. Warnke adjourned the debate on the amendment.) (Six months' hoist.)

SECOND READING

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

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. 10) intituled Commercial Tenancy Act, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General.

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.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 35) intituled Local Elections Reform Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 37) intituled Teaching Profession Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 38) intituled Emergency Program Act, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 41) intituled Notaries Amendment Act, 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 43) intituled Municipalities Enabling and Validating (No. 2) Amendment Act (No. 2), 1993, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing.

PRIVATE BILLS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS

(Friday only)

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, PRINTED. Mr. Neufeld.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 219) intituled An Act to Introduce a Minimum Ethanol Component for Gasoline, PRINTED. Mr. Chisholm.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 220) intituled Province-Wide School Bargaining Act, PRINTED. Mr. Hanson.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 221) intituled Labour Relations Code Advisory Committee Act, PRINTED. Mr. Farrell-Collins.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 222) intituled Educational Programs Continuation Amendment Act, PRINTED. Mr. Farrell-Collins.

ADJOURNED DEBATE ON OTHER MOTIONS

Motion to adopt First Report of Select Standing Committee on Forests, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. (Hon. D. Miller adjourned the debate.)

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.

63 Mr. Lovick to move--: That the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly be amended as follows:; 1. By replacing the phrase "Mr. Speaker" with "the Speaker";; 2. By deleting "his" and substituting therefor the phrase "her or his";; 3. By deleting "him" and substituting therefor the phrase "her or him";; 4. By deleting the phrase "Mr. Chairman" and substituting therefor the word "Chair";; 5. By replacing the word "Chairman" with the word "Chair";; 6. By deleting the word "he" and substituting therefor the phrase "she or he";; wherever the said words or phrases appear.

64 Mr. Symons to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature urge the Government of Canada to spend at least 50% of the money collected through Federal taxes on automotive fuels on highways in the province of origin.

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, Chair
J. MacPhail, Deputy Chair

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

The Committee will meet from 2 o'clock p.m. to 5 o'clock p.m. and 6 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, in the Lakeland Hotel, 329 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake, 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 from 2 o'clock p.m. to 5 o'clock p.m. and 6 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, in the Mackenzie Inn, 9223 -- 100th Street, Fort St. John, B.C.
Business: Recall and Initiative -- Public Meeting.

U. Dosanjh, Chair
S. Hammell, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, CULTURE
AND MULTICULTURALISM

The Committee will meet at 10.15 o'clock a.m. on Thursday, June 17, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: Organization.

S. O'Neill, Convener

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

The Committee will meet from 2 o'clock p.m. to 5 o'clock p.m. and 6 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, June 17, in the McPhail- Hutchison Building, 10110 -- 13th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C.
Business: Recall and Initiative -- Public Meeting.

U. Dosanjh, Chair
S. Hammell, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION,
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING

The Committee will meet at 10.30 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: Organization.

J. Doyle, Convener

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

The Committee will meet from 2 o'clock p.m. to 6 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, in the Savoy Inn, 198 Baker Street, Nelson, B.C.
Business: North American Free Trade Agreement -- Public Meeting.

M. Farnworth, Chair
J. Pement, Deputy Chair

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

The Committee will meet from 2 o'clock p.m. to 6 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 in the Tower Inn, 500 Reid Street, Quesnel, 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 Monday, July 5, in the Town Square, Raven Room, 5319 -- 50th Avenue, South Fort Nelson, 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 Tuesday, July 6, in the Yellowhead Inn, 1445 West Central Street, Prince George, 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 Wednesday, July 7, in the Vasa Lodge, 449 Westland Road, Quesnel, 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 Thursday, July 8, in the Overlander Motor Inn, 1118 Lakeview Crescent, Williams Lake, B.C.
Business: Recall and Initiative -- Public Meeting.

U. Dosanjh, Chair
S. Hammell, Deputy Chair

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