1994 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 35th Parliament

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No. 1

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Monday, March 14, 1994

Two o'clock p.m.

Prayers by the Speaker.

This being the first day of the third meeting of the Thirty-Fifth Parliament of the Province of British Columbia for the dispatch of business, pursuant to a Proclamation of the Honourable David C. Lam, Lieutenant Governor of the Province, dated the 24th day of February, 1994, the members took their seats.

The Honourable David C. Lam, Lieutenant Governor of the Province, having entered the House, took his seat on the Throne, and was pleased to deliver the following gracious Speech:

Honourable Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Ladies and Gentlemen:

In opening this Third Session of the Thirty-Fifth Parliament of British Columbia, I extend greetings on behalf of our Sovereign, Her Majesty the Queen. And I take this opportunity to say how much we will welcome Her Majesty's visit to British Columbia this August when Victoria hosts the fifteenth Commonwealth Games.

Honourable Speaker and Members . . . there is a saying, "Times change, and we change with them." Around the world, change has become the watchword for this historic decade. Here, in British Columbia, the winds of change swept in a new government, elected to lead our province in a new direction.

In the last two-and-a-half years, we have indeed seen a profound change in provincial government . . . especially with regard to fiscal policy. Spending growth has been cut in half, and the budget deficit has been reduced by one billion dollars. Conservative estimates project a balanced budget by 1996, and a practical plan for managing government debt will soon be put into effect.

In order to protect the pocketbooks of British Columbians and provide the highest level of service to the public, the government has moved to further eliminate wasteful spending and control administrative costs, realizing significant savings without sacrificing quality in education, health care and other vital social services the people of British Columbia expect and deserve.

Our fiscal house in order

By putting our province's fiscal house in order, this government has made an important contribution to sustained economic growth. In 1993, employment in British Columbia increased at a rate of two-point-nine per cent, three times faster than the rest of Canada. Last year, new capital investment grew at a rate of eight-point-four per cent, more than five times the national average. Our province can take pride in the fastest growing economy in the country. One of this government's top priorities is to continue this record of success.

This has been a period of sustained and meaningful change, and despite the inevitable difficulties, British Columbia today stands on a firm foundation. Now, let us look to the future. As we prepare for the twenty- first century, we face challenges that test our ingenuity and resolve.

* Record population growth will put more pressure on our urban communities, our environment and government services.

* Discriminatory reductions in federal transfer payments to B.C. from the new government in Ottawa would be counterproductive to our budget process and could harm our economy.

* Re-structuring our forest industry, the heart of British Columbia's economy, will require close and continued co-operation between government and the forest sector.

* Land-use disputes must be settled in a fair and timely manner to protect jobs, our environment and treaty negotiations with First Nations.

* New rules governing international trade present an excellent opportunity to expand our export industries and further cultivate ties with Asia Pacific countries, as well as our neighbours in North America.

* B.C. businesses will need well-trained workers to expand and compete in the global economy. We must place greater emphasis on skills training to prepare our workforce for tomorrow's jobs.

* Crime is a growing concern across our province. We must take steps to prevent crime and make our communities safer from violence, drugs and gangs.

* Restoring the integrity of our social safety net is a pressing concern. We must provide for those who are truly in need and help people on welfare back to work, while enforcing strict regulations that curb fraud.

* Our generation has a solemn responsibility to preserve British Columbia's magnificent natural heritage. Expanding our provincial parks and protecting wilderness areas has been, and will continue to be, a major commitment of this government.

* The well-being of every citizen depends on maintaining stability in our health care system. This government is forging a new partnership with care providers and patients to ensure an even greater share of every health dollar is spent directly on medical services.

The task before us is great, but so too is the spirit of British Columbia. This government stands ready to meet the challenges ahead, and asks every member of this legislative assembly to join with them in building a more just and more prosperous province.

The government's four priorities

To accomplish our goals, this government has established four key priorities to develop a strong and sustainable provincial economy, and ensure that citizens and communities have the opportunity to shape their lives and the issues affecting them.

* Investing in long-term job creation and economic growth.

* Skills training for the twenty-first century.

* Revitalizing our forest sector.

* Sound fiscal management and fair taxation.

The budget this government will propose for the coming year reflects a major commitment to these priorities . . . priorities that put the people of British Columbia first.

In addition, this government will build on the significant policy initiatives and positive changes introduced in the legislative sessions of the past two years. Continued energy and resources will focus on action to re-establish public confidence in our social safety net, improve the quality of public education, work towards equality for women, forge a new relationship with aboriginal peoples, carry out responsible land use planning, and ensure medicare keeps up with our changing needs.

Investing in long-term job creation and economic growth

British Columbia must create jobs with a future. We must also boost our regional economies.

This government is investing in British Columbia's regions to expand and diversify our economy for the future. BC21, the government's major initiative introduced in last year's budget, will make new public sector investments in our province's infrastructure. This means construction work in the short run, and in the long-term, will make our province a better, more productive place to do business -- and that means jobs.

By spending BC21 tax dollars wisely in education and health care facilities, and in transportation, communications and municipal infrastructure, we can create a climate which encourages long-term private sector investment and jobs.

This government looks to invest these tax dollars cost-effectively and to ensure benefits to B.C. communities include good local jobs and training for young people.

To diversify our economy, we are promoting small business, developing export trade, encouraging value-added manufacturing, and making venture capital available to entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. As British Columbia evolves into a more knowledge-based economy, we must increase our investment in advanced research to attract high-tech industries like telecommunications and biotechnology. This government will be building a new partnership with the private sector to help expand these industries and construct B.C.'s electronic highway.

Families will continue to receive support from this government as it expands child care services for children with 7, 500 new spaces in the next three years. This will enable more parents to take full advantage of job or training opportunities.

Skills training for the twenty-first century

A strong economy requires a highly-skilled, productive workforce. The Premier has placed particular importance on educating our children and re-educating workers so British Columbia can compete successfully in a global economy. To that end, this government has increased education funding more than any other province in Canada.

In order to build on our initiatives to improve public education, including caps on administrative costs and funding new classroom computers, this government is completing changes to K-12 education with an emphasis on basic educational skills students need to succeed in the working world. We are also constructing new schools in areas of rapid population growth. This government will continue to demand the highest standards of performance and accountability for students, teachers and administrators to better prepare our children for the challenges ahead.

The new ministry of Skills, Training and Labour has been established, and in the coming months will introduce initiatives to strengthen skills training in British Columbia. These will include a new emphasis on high quality skills training, community-based training to help bridge the gap between social assistance and work, and new apprenticeship and work experience opportunities to better prepare high school students for the world of work.

This government also supports education and training outreach for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. On the horizon, a provincial learning network will interconnect schools, libraries, colleges and universities to enhance skills training throughout the province. The granting of four year degrees by B.C.'s colleges and institutes will also be expanded in this session as part of the government's new direction to provide more post-secondary choices for young people.

Revitalizing our forest sector

Perhaps the most complex and demanding issue facing this government concerns our province's vast forests, which have provided a good living and a way of life for generations of British Columbians. Management of our forests by past governments and industry without regard for long-term sustainability has jeopardized future jobs and communities.

For the past year, the Forest Sector Strategy Committee has brought together representatives from industry, labour, municipalities, and First Nations, as well as environmental advocates and academics. This Committee is in the process of formulating a comprehensive strategy that will enhance the economic and social benefits derived from our province's forests.

This government will be presenting to you a comprehensive set of measures designed to ensure future jobs and the sustainability of communities. This will include major investments in the forest and forest lands, in forest workers and in their communities, all built on recognizing economic, ecological, recreation and cultural values. As a result, we will achieve significant gains in job creation, training and labour adjustment, value-added manufacturing, long-term timber supply, environmental values and the participation of First Nations.

Commission on the Resources and Environment has submitted its Vancouver Island Land Use Plan to the government for consideration. The Premier has indicated land use changes will not proceed until economic and social impacts can be dealt with satisfactorily. Your government will ensure that workers and their families have a real opportunity to stay in their communities and pursue their life hopes and aspirations at home.

As promised, the government will introduce B.C.'s first Forest Practices Code this session. This landmark Code will make better forest practices the law in our province and include stronger enforcement and tougher penalties.

Sound fiscal management and fair taxation

The pocketbook of every British Columbian is a priority of paramount importance to this government. By pursuing a fair, progressive and responsible fiscal policy, this government has brought spending under control and lowered the deficit by one billion dollars, while maintaining vital public services. In addition, this government will balance the budget by 1996, and will soon put in place a plan to manage provincial debt.

By eliminating bureaucratic waste whenever and wherever we find it, this government is fulfilling its pledge to do more with less. This has direct bearing on issues like restoring public confidence in our social safety net.

Social programs are a vital part of the British Columbian economy and society. Programs such as medicare, social assistance, unemployment insurance, public education and a minimum wage define who we are as a society and how we take care of each other. They help us to cope with the unpredictable crises of life such as the loss of a job or ill health.

Today Canadians are discussing the future of our social programs. Too often this discussion focuses only on whether we can afford them. Our goal now must be to ensure they remain relevant, effective and accessible. It costs us all when people fall through the social safety net . . . in poor health, lost potential, and dependency. This government believes that the people of B.C. can't afford to lose our social safety net.

Consequently, this government will ensure British Columbians lead in shaping the future of our social programs. The Premier will sponsor a Forum on New Opportunities for Working and Living which will bring the people of B.C. into the discussion. Together we will design the future of our social safety net and the security we provide for all British Columbians.

Renewal of our health care system also depends on our ability to manage costs, and is essential if we are to meet the medical needs of a changing population. This government's new initiatives will include delivering health services closer to home, encouraging preventative care by British Columbians, and limiting administrative costs to ensure a larger share of each health care dollar is spent directly on medical services.

The average taxpayer is the true beneficiary of this government's balanced approach to fiscal management. A three year tax freeze, combined with increased taxenforcement, and pressure on Ottawa for our share of federal revenue, demonstrates this government's commitment to tax fairness.

A firm foundation for the future

Honourable Speaker and Members . . . our province has arrived at a turning point. The people of British Columbia have demanded change, and this government has done its best to meet the challenge. Our record of success in fiscal management speaks for itself. Maintaining services people depend on, like education and health care, while reducing the budget deficit, means we have laid a firm foundation for the future.

As British Columbia has grown from a frontier outpost to the fastest growing economy in Canada, the tradition of neighbour helping neighbour has remained strong.

Like those who came before us, we must now work together to build a sturdy home on this strong foundation. A home where hard working men and women can raise their families. A home where people live in peace with one another and in harmony with nature. A home where all are welcome and no one is turned away from the table.

British Columbia is our home. We enjoy a special quality of life unique to our province, and this government is determined to do its very best to protect this land we love and the people we represent.

His Honour the Lieutenant Governor was then pleased to retire.

The Speaker reported that, in order to prevent mistakes, she had obtained a copy of His Honour's Speech.

On the motion of the Hon. C. Gablemann (Attorney General), Bill (No. 1) intituled An Act to Ensure the Supremacy of Parliament was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

On the motion of the Hon. G. Clark, seconded by Mr. Farrell-Collins, it was Ordered--

That Emery O. Barnes, Member for Vancouver-Burrard Electoral District, be appointed Deputy Speaker for this Session of the Legislative Assembly.

 

On the motion of the Hon. G. Clark, seconded by Mr. Farrell-Collins, it was Ordered--

That Gretchen Brewin, Member for Victoria-Beacon Hill Electoral District, be appointed Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole for this Session of the Legislative Assembly.

 

On the motion of the Hon. C. Gabelmann (Attorney General) it was Ordered--

That the Votes and Proceedings of this House be printed, being first perused by the Speaker, and that she do appoint the printing thereof, and that no person but such as she shall appoint do presume to print the same.

The Hon. M. F. Harcourt (Premier) moved that the Select Standing Committees of this House, for the present Session, be appointed for the following purposes:

1. Aboriginal Affairs;

2. Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations;

3. Education, Culture and Multiculturalism;

4. Economic Development, Science, Labour, Training and Technology;

5. Environment and Tourism;

6. Finance, Crown Corporations and Government Services;

7. Health and Social Services;

8. Agriculture and Fisheries;

9. Forests, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources;

10. Transportation, Municipal Affairs and Housing;

11. Women's Equality;

12. Public Accounts;

13. Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills;

which said Committees shall severally be empowered to examine and inquire into all such matters and things as shall be referred to them by this House, and to report from time to time their observations and opinions thereon, with power to send for persons, papers and records, and that a Special Committee be appointed to prepare and report with all convenient speed lists of members to compose the above Select Standing Committees of this House under Standing Order 68 (1), the Committee to be composed of the Hon. G. Clark (Convener), the Hon. J. MacPhail, Messrs. Dosanjh and Janssen, Ms. Hammell, and Ms. O'Neill, Messrs. Farrell-Collins and Hurd.

Mr. Mitchell moved an amendment that the motion be amended as follows:

That after the words "following purposes:" numbers 1 through 13 be deleted and the following substituted therefore:

1. Crown Corporations.

2. Public Accounts.

3. Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills;

and that Standing Order 68 (1) is hereby amended to so reflect; said Committees to have the powers conferred by section 69 of the Constitution Act.

A debate arose.

The House divided.

The amendment was negatived on the following division:

Ms. Tyabji moved an amendment that the motion be amended as follows:

That after the words "following purposes:" numbers 1 through 13 be deleted and the following substituted therefore:

1. Water Diversion, Control and Export.

2. Public Accounts.

3. Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills;

and that Standing Order 68 (1) is hereby amended to so reflect; said Committees to have the powers conferred by section 69 of the Constitution Act.

A debate arose.

The amendment was negatived, on division.

Mr. Wilson moved an amendment that the motion be amended as follows:

That after the words "Constitution Act:" add number 14:

1. Gaming for Profit.

and that Standing Order 68 (1) is hereby amended to so reflect; said Committees to have the powers conferred by section 69 of the Constitution Act.

A debate arose.

The House divided.

The amendment was negatived on the following division:

Motion agreed to.

And then the House adjourned at 3.10 p.m.

JOAN SAWICKI, Speaker

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Wednesday Next

Mr. Schreck to introduce a Bill intituled Lobbying Disclosure Act 1994.

Mr. Evans to introduce a Bill intituled Whistle Blower's Protection Act 1994.

Mr. Campbell to introduce a Bill intituled MLA Salary, Expenses, Pension Reform Act.

Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Trade Union Executive Financial Disclosure Act.

Mr. Mitchell to introduce a Bill intituled An Act to Elect the Speaker by Closed Ballot, 1994.

Ms. Lord to introduce a Bill intituled Public Participation Act.

Mr. Lortie to introduce a Bill intituled Retailing of Insurance Act.

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

Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Vehicle Transfer Consumer Protection Act.

Mr. Mitchell to introduce a Bill intituled Budget Presentation Act, 1994.

Mr. Krog to introduce a Bill intituled Libel and Slander Act 1994.

Ms. Hammell to introduce a Bill intituled An Act to Designate a Provincial Heritage Site at the Green Timbers Inaugural Plantation.

Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Essential Services Act.

Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Labour Ombudsman Act.

Mr. Mitchell to introduce a Bill intituled An Act to Reduce the Expenditures of Government, 1994.

Ms. Stephens to introduce a Bill intituled Domestic Violence Prevention Act.

Mr. Dalton to introduce a Bill intituled Election Finances Reform Act.

Mr. Mitchell to introduce a Bill intituled An Act to Balance the Budget, 1994.

Mr. Jones to introduce a Bill intituled Protection of B.C. Heritage Artifacts Act.

Mr. Chisholm to introduce a Bill intituled Minimum Ethonal Act.

Mr. Chisholm to introduce a Bill intituled Family Day Act.

Mr. Mitchell to introduce a Bill intituled Parliamentary Calendar Act, 1994.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Wednesday Next

1   Hon. M. F. Harcourt to move--

That the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended as follows:

Speaker

11. (1) The House at its first Session of a Parliament, and at any other time as determined pursuant to Standing Order 11 (2) shall make the election of Speaker the first order of business, which shall not be interrupted by any other proceedings.

(2) Where there is, or is to be, a vacancy in the Office of Speaker whether at the opening of a Parliament, or because the incumbent of that office has indicated his or her intention to resign the Office of Speaker, or for any other reason, the House shall proceed to elect one of its Members to be Speaker.

(3) No Minister of the Crown shall be eligible for election to the Office of Speaker.

(4) The election of a Speaker shall take precedence over all other business and no Motion of any kind shall be accepted, and the House shall continue to sit, if necessary, beyond its ordinary hour of daily adjournment, until a Speaker is elected and is installed in the Chair and if the House has continued to sit beyond its ordinary hour of daily adjournment, the Speaker shall thereupon adjourn the House until the next sitting, unless otherwise ordered.

11. (a) (1) For the purpose of electing a Speaker, the Clerk of the House, or in the absence of the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk or a Clerk Assistant, shall administer the election process and shall preside during the election of a Speaker.

(2) During the election of a Speaker, the Clerk of the House, Deputy Clerk or Clerk Assistant shall not be permitted to entertain any question of privilege or point of order.

(3) During the election of a Speaker, there shall be no debate.

11. (b) The election of a Speaker shall be conducted by secret ballot as follows:

(1) Any Member who does not wish to be considered for election to the Office of Speaker shall advise the Clerk of the House in writing no later than 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the day preceding the day in which the election of a Speaker is expected to take place.

(2) Before the taking of the first ballot, the Clerk of the House shall fix in the lobby an alphabetical list of candidates and shall distribute that list to Members present in the Chamber.

(3) Members present in the Chamber shall be provided with ballot papers by the Clerk of the House.

(4) Members wishing to indicate their choice for the Office of Speaker shall print the first and last name of a Member on the ballot paper and shall deposit their completed ballot papers in a box provided for that purpose at the Table.

(5) Once all Members wishing to do so have deposited their ballot paper, the vote shall be counted by the Clerks at the Table who, for this purpose, shall retire from the Chamber. The Clerk of the House, being satisfied as to the accuracy of the count, shall destroy the ballots together with all records of the number of ballots cast for each candidate, and all those persons present will in no way divulge the number of ballots cast for any candidate.

(6) If one candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the Clerk of the House shall announce in the Chamber the name of that Member as Speaker.

(7) If no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the name of the candidate having the least number of total votes shall be excluded from subsequent ballots.

(8) If every candidate receives the same number of votes, no name shall be excluded from the next ballot.

(9) For each subsequent ballot, the Clerk of the House shall prepare an alphabetical list of candidates and affix that list in the lobbies, and distribute it to Members present in the Chamber.

(10) Subsequent ballots shall be conducted in the manner prescribed above, and the balloting shall continue, in like manner, until such time as a candidate is elected Speaker upon having received a majority of the votes cast.

(11) At any time after the result of the first ballot has been declared, but before the commencement of a second or subsequent ballot, a candidate may withdraw from the election, which shall then proceed as if such Member has not been nominated.

(12) If only one Member stands for election to Office of Speaker, or at any stage a withdrawal pursuant to the above rules leaves only one candidate remaining, the Clerk of the House shall announce in the Chamber that candidate's name and without any vote declare that Member to be elected Speaker.

(13) The election of a Speaker shall not be considered to be a question of confidence in the Government.

2  Mr. Beattie to move--

Be it resolved that this House is of the opinion that, when the deficit of the Consolidated Revenue Fund is eliminated and the province's economic circumstances allow, tax relief should be provided first for low and middle income British Columbians before reducing the top marginal tax rate for the high income earners or removing the corporation capital tax.

 

3  Mr. Krog to move--

Be it resolved that this House call upon the Government to amend the Election Act to require full disclosure of all contributions made to political parties and candidates, including those contributions made to party leadership campaigns and constituency nomination campaigns.

 

4  Mr. Farrell-Collins to move--

1. Private Members Day

Be it resolved that Standing Order 25 of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended to read:

Friday

(Private Members' Days)

1. Throne Speech Debate.

2. Budget Debate.

3. Urgent government business.

4. Private Bills.

5. Private Members' statements (10 a.m.).

6. Public Bills in the hands of Private Members.

7. Committee of Supply.

8. Public Bills and Orders.

9. Government Motions on Notice.

And be it resolved that Standing Order 27 (3) of the Standing Orders of the Legislature of British Columbia be deleted.

2. Raising of Local Constituency Concerns.

Be it resolved that Standing Order 25a of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended by inserting the following:

Local Constituency Concerns

25b (1) At the commencement of each afternoon session, the Speaker shall allow all members the opportunity to make statements respecting the concerns of such member's constituency.

(2) The time allocated for statements made under this Standing Order shall not exceed ten (10) minutes, and the time for each statement shall be limited to two (2) minutes each.

(3) Statements made under this Standing Order shall be confined to one matter of concern to the Member's constituency.

(4) All members of the House, including a Minister of the Crown, may make statements under this Standing Order.

(5) Statements made under this Standing Order shall not be subject to amendment, adjournment or vote.

3. Extension of Question Period

Be it resolved that Standing Order 25 of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended by inserting the following:

Daily Routine

25. The daily routine business of the House shall be as follows:

Prayers (morning or afternoon sitting).

Introduction of Bills.

Oral Question Period (30 minutes, afternoon sittings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and, subject to Standing Order 47B, Friday morning).

And be it resolved that Standing Order 47A of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended by inserting the following:

47A There shall be a 30 minute Oral Question Period.

4. Television Coverage of Committee of Supply (Estimates)

Be it resolved that Standing Order 120 of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended by inserting the following:

Video Tape Recording of Debates

120A All proceedings of the Legislative Assembly in the House, including the Committee of Supply (Estimates) shall be broadcast live on television, video tape recorded, and made available to the public in accordance with Standing Order 120, above.

5. Staff Support in Committee

Be it resolved that Standing Order 24 of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended by inserting the following:

Staff Support in Committee

24A Notwithstanding Order 23, every member, whether a Minister of the Crown or not, shall be allowed the privilege of the presence of staff support during any Committee of Supply or Committee of the Whole.

6. Select Standing Committee to Determine Own Agenda

Be it resolved that Standing Order 71 of the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended by inserting the following:

Right to Develop Own Mandate

71A (3) In addition to the responsibilities allotted it by the Legislature, each of the Select Standing and Special Committees shall have the right to determine its own mandate and agenda to examine issues within its own general terms of reference.

7. Review of Crown Corporations by Committee

Be it resolved that Standing Order 71 of the Standing Orders of the Legislature of British Columbia be amended by inserting the following:

Public Accounts Committee

71 (4) The Public Accounts Committee shall sit throughout the fiscal year.

9. Election of Speaker

Be it resolved that Standing Order 9 of the Standing Orders of the Legislature of British Columbia be amended by the insertion of the following:

First Order of Business

9A (1) At the opening of the first session of a Parliament, and at any other time as determined pursuant to Section (2) of this Standing Order, the election of a Speaker shall be the first order of business and shall not be interrupted by any other proceeding.

Vacancy in Office of Speaker

9A (2) When there is, or is to be, a vacancy in the Office of the Speaker whether at the opening of a Parliament, or because the incumbent of that Office has indicated his or her intention to resign the Office of Speaker, or for any other reason, the Members, when they are ready, shall proceed to the election of a Speaker.

Precedence over all other Business

9a (3) The election of a Speaker shall take precedence over all other business and no motion for adjournment nor any other motion shall be accepted while it is proceeding and the House shall continue to sit, if necessary, beyond its ordinary hour of daily adjournment, notwithstanding any other Standing or Special Order, until a Speaker is declared elected, and is installed in the Chair in the usual manner provided that if the House has continued to sit beyond its ordinary hour of daily adjournment, the Speaker shall thereupon adjourn the House until the next sitting day.

Member presiding during election

9a (4) During an election of a Speaker the Chair shall be taken by:

(a) at the opening of a Parliament, the Member who has had the longest period of unbroken service and who is neither a Minister of the Crown, nor holds any office within the House including that of leader of a party; or,

(b) in the case of the Speaker having indicated his or her intention to resign that office, the Speaker;

Powers and vote of Member Presiding

9a (5) The Member Presiding during the election of a Speaker shall be vested with all the powers of the Chair provided that he or she:

(a) shall be entitled to vote in the election of a Speaker; and

(b) shall have no casting vote in the event of there being an equality of votes cast for two candidates.

Balloting Procedure

9a (6) The election of a Speaker shall be conducted by secret ballot. The Clerk of the House shall, once all Members wishing to do so have deposited their ballot papers, empty the box and count the ballots and, being satisfied as to the accuracy of the count, shall destroy the ballots together with all records of the number of ballots cast for each candidate and the Clerk of the House shall in no way divulge the number of ballots cast for any candidate. In the event that one Member receives a majority of the votes cast, the Clerk of the House shall provide the Member Presiding with the name of that Member, whereupon the Member Presiding shall announce the name of the new Speaker. In the event of no Member having received a majority of the votes cast, the Clerk of the House shall determine and remove the member receiving the least total number of votes cast in the previous ballot, and the balloting shall be conducted again until such time as one member has received a majority of the votes cast.

Term of Office

9a (7) The Member so elected as Speaker shall continue to act in that capacity until the end of Parliament for which he or she is so elected or in the event of his or her resignation or death.

5  Ms. Hammell to move--

Be it resolved that this House believe that free collective bargaining, including the right to strike and lockout, should be maintained and supported in British Columbia's K-12 education sector.

 

6  Mr. Evans to move--

Be it resolved that this House is of the opinion that the proposed B.C. Forest Practices Code is an affordable and necessary standard for forest stewardship and urges all member nations of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to adopt the Code as the international standard in the interests of sustainability and the ongoing competitiveness of British Columbia's forest industry.

 

7  Ms. Boone to move--

Be it resolved that this House call upon the Legislative Assembly Management Committee to investigate the establishment of a trust account for accumulating Members' frequent flyer points and thereafter negotiate a mechanism whereby these points could be provided to those seeking travel assistance through the Ministry of Health's Transportation Assistance Program.

 

8  Mr. Streifel to move--

Be it resolved that this House wholeheartedly support the B.C. Labour Code, especially those provisions which allow certification where 55 per cent of a bargaining unit express their desire to be represented by a trade union, prohibit the use of strikebreakers, and allow employers and employees to negotiate those provisions they see fit to bargain, within the limits of the code, declarations of the Labour Relations Board, and other legislation.

 

9  Mr. Janssen to move--

Be it resolved that this House reject the use of Right to Work legislation in resource disputes, support the Government's refusal to negotiate with persons mounting illegal blockades and the law enforcement and judicial system's effective and responsible approach to removing illegal blockades.

 

10   Ms. O'Neill to move--

Be it resolved that this House does not support mining within the boundaries of provincial parks.

 

11   Ms. O'Neill to move--

Be it resolved that this House congratulate the Government on its decision to preserve the Tatshenshini-Alsek and supports the proposal to designate the park as a World Heritage Site.

 

12  Mr. Dosanjh to move--

Be it resolved that this House urge the Vancouver City Council to use the legislated powers provided to it by this Assembly in 1993, to put a ward system in place for the 1996 election to recognize the view of Vancouver voters in three plebiscites.

 

13  Mr. Schreck to move--

Be it resolved that this House condemn the Government of Canada's reduction of the tobacco tax recognizing that these reductions attempt to coerce provincial governments to reduce tobacco prices to out compete inter-provincial smugglers, encourage the lethal habit of smoking, and drive up health care costs.

 

14  Mr. Evans to move--

Be it resolved that this House call on the Government of British Columbia to set a goal of doubling the number of remanufacturing jobs in British Columbia by the year 2000, and the addition of a similar expansion by the year 2010.

 

15   Ms. Lord to move--

Be it resolved that this House congratulate the Government of British Columbia for achieving the highest standing of all provinces in the annual report of the World Wildlife Fund for the Province's systematic approach to protecting endangered species and in its rapid progress towards preserving 12 per cent of the province in its natural state.

 

16  Mr. Lovick to move--

Be it resolved that this House demand that Canada's Minister of International Trade formally communicate to the United States federal government Canada's strongest objection to the United States International Trade Commission's continued harassment of Canada's softwood lumber exports and persistent disregard of rulings of the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA) binational panel.

 

17   Ms. Hagen to move--

Be it resolved that this House, in this International Year of the Family, and in recognition that those who create families are responsible for supporting them, call on the Attorney General to strengthen the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program to ensure the effective enforcement of maintenance orders.

 

18  Mr. Dosanjh to move--

Be it resolved that this House condemn the Government of Canada's decision to end the $2 billion KAON project, an action which also threatens 300 jobs at the UBC-TRIUMF research facility, and creates an unfair loss to British Columbia's economy.

 

19  Mr. Perry to move--

Be it resolved that this House, in recognition that good safety habits are best learned at the earliest possible age, call upon the Government of British Columbia to investigate the feasibility of providing children entering Grade One with a Canadian Standards Association approved bicycle helmet.

 

20  Mr. Conroy to move--

Be it resolved that this House condemn the Government of Canada's changes to unemployment insurance eligibility requirements and benefit levels, which will result in additional people being forced on to welfare and will off load costs of $22 million this year and $74 million in subsequent years, to British Columbia taxpayers.

 

21   Ms. Copping to move--

Be it resolved that this House condemn the Government of Canada's decision to freeze federal CAP and EPF contributions to this province, costing British Columbia $2.6 billion in 1994/95 and exacerbating the unfair treatment British Columbians received from the Mulroney government.

 

22  Mr. Kasper to move--

Be it resolved that this House strongly condemn the Government of Canada's unfair decision to close five defence installations in British Columbia, including the Royal Roads Military College, resulting in the elimination of nearly 900 civilian and military jobs;

and be it further resolved that this House, noting the reputation of academic excellence offered at the Royal Roads Military College during its fifty-five year history, and in light of the recent $20 million upgrade, urge the Government of Canada to re-examine the utility of closing the only military college in Western Canada, affecting 230 civilian and military jobs.

 

23  Mr. Kasper to move--

Be it resolved that this House, mindful of the need to protect British Columbia's coasts against the threat of oil spills, call on the Government of Canada to require the double-hulling of tankers by 1998, to reinstate the Ship-Source Oil Pollution fund, and to enact federal regulations requiring all vessel traffic entering B.C. waters to have spill prevention plans in place.

 

24  Mr. Janssen to move--

Be it resolved that this House urge the Minister of Transportation and Highways to amend the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations to allow motorcycle owners to purchase personalized (vanity) licence plates, with net revenues from the sale of these plates dedicated to head injury treatment and research.

 

25  Mr. Jackson to move--

Be it resolved that this House, noting the uneven provision of public safety services across the province, call on the Ministries of the Attorney General, Health, Municipal Affairs and Forests to examine the adequacy of ambulance, fire, police and search and rescue services in rural areas in order to create a consistent and coordinated province-wide safety service.

 

26  Mr. Simpson to move--

Be it resolved that this House strongly condemn groups such as Canadian LibertyNet who use the telephone lines as a means of promoting hatred, false information and bigotry, and that this House support such actions as necessary in accordance with the Human Rights Act of British Columbia to combat such hate groups.

 

27   Ms. Pullinger to move--

Be it resolved that this House call upon the Attorney General to bring forward, at the earliest possible time, legislation enabling the filing of class action suits to assist those women who have experienced serious health problems as a result of silicone breast inplants in obtaining a fair and just settlement from the manufacturers of the implants.

 

28  Mr. Janssen to move--

Be it resolved that this House call upon the Government to implement a requirement that all operators of pleasure boats in the Province, powered either by sail or engine, be required to possess a valid certificate demonstrating their knowledge of basic boating safety and navigation.

 

29   Ms. Brewin to move--

Be it resolved that this House congratulates the Ministries of Housing, Health and Social Services for establishing the Housing Registry of Greater Victoria to help the region's 88,800 renters find accommodation in a tight rental market.

 

30  Mr. Hartley to move--

Be it resolved that this House urge the Government of Canada to submit the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the federal Environmental Assessment Review Process (EARP) in recognition that this federal government undertaking has significant implications for British Columbia and Canada's environment;

and be it further resolved that this House regret that the federal Liberal government ignored the environmental implications of NAFTA which, in the opinion of this House, is likely to increase intergovernmental pressure to lower environmental standards and enforcement measures.

 

31  Mr. Jackson to move--

Be it resolved that this House regret the Government of Canada's failure to protect water resources in the North American Free Trade Agreement and call upon the Government of British Columbia to take measures to prohibit the bulk export of water from British Columbia.

 

32  Mr. Simpson to move--

Be it resolved that this House support the continued development of our province's important trading relationship with the Pacific Rim and other nations, and that the Government of British Columbia take measures to ensure that the North American Free Trade Agreement does not undermine this valued relationship.

 

33  Mr. Farnworth to move--

Be it resolved that this House urge the Government to bring forward for early consideration legislation similar in principle and effect to the U.S. Fishery Conservation and Management (Magnuson) Act 1976, to ensure British Columbia is able to restrict the export of unprocessed fish to those volumes which exceed the domestic fish processing industry's capacity.

 

34  Mr. Hartley to move--

Be it resolved that this House, in recognition of 1994 as International Year of the Family, call on the Government of Canada to take immediate steps to implement a National Child Care program.

NOTICE OF QUESTIONS

Wednesday Next

1  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the following question:

Will the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Crop Insurance Program (dated 17 June 1993).

 

2  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Attorney General the following question:

Will the Attorney General table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women (dated 21 May 1993);

-- Cashier Function -- Chilliwack Court (dated 30 June 1993);

-- Cashier Function -- Court Services Branch (dated 26 July 1993);

-- Court Services Branch Headquarters (dated 17 November 1993);

-- Fraser Regional Correctional Centre (dated 9 November 1993);

-- Legal Services Society (dated 15 April 1993);

-- Pacific Court Bailiff Execution Services Inc. (dated 24 December 1993);

-- Office of the Public Trustee: Real Property Management (dated 16 September 1993).

 

3  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture the following question:

Will the Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Bella Coola Government Agent (dated 19 October 1993);

-- Maple Ridge Government Agent (dated 2 September 1993);

-- New Westminster Government Agent Office (dated 14 May 1993);

-- Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Parking (dated January 1994);

-- Robson Valley Entertainment Association Grant (dated 7 December 1993).

 

4  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Education the following question:

Will the Minister of Education table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Examinations Branch (dated 3 September 1993).

 

5  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Employment and Investment the following question:

Will the Minister of Employment and Investment table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- BC Round Table on the Environment and Economy (dated 9 December 1993).

 

6  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources the following question:

Will the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Clean Choice Program (dated 5 July 1993).

 

7  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following question:

Will the Minister of Transportation and Highways table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Audit of Contract with Bridgesoft System Corporation (formerly CDD Expert Software Inc.) (dated 18 August 1993);

-- Audit of the use of government vehicles in the Central Kootenay District (dated 16 August 1993);

-- Bulkley Nass District Office (dated 7 July 1993);

-- Contract Administration (dated 23 June 1993);

-- Disbursement Operations Headquarters (dated 19 October 1993);

-- Esso Credit Card (dated 24 September 1993);

-- Follow-up review of the recommendations in our Unannounced Review of the South Island District Office -- Hired Equipment Policy (dated 15 September 1993);

-- Investigation of missing cash -- Kootenays Regional Office (dated 15 September 1993);

-- Kootenays Regional Office -- Asset/Major Expenditures (dated 7 July 1993);

-- Okanagan-Shuswap District Office (dated 23 November 1993);

-- Personnel Services Branch (dated 14 July 1993);

-- Planning Services Branch (dated 23 September 1993);

-- Revenue Control Audit Kootenays Regional Office (dated 26 October 1993);

-- Review of truck hiring practices under the Hired Equipment Policy -- South Island District Office, Part 1 (dated 5 July 1993);

-- Review of truck hiring practices under the Hired Equipment Policy -- South Island District Office, Part 2 (dated 5 July 1993);

-- South Island District Office (dated 27 August 1993);

-- Vancouver Island Regional Office -- Expenditure Control (dated 9 July 1993);

-- Vancouver Island Regional Office -- Properties Section (dated 7 July 1993).

 

8  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following question:

Will the Minister of Transportation and Highways table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Central Kootenay District Office (dated 26 January 1993);

-- Coquihalla Toll Plaza -- H&R Transport (dated 12 June 1992);

-- Fraser Valley District Office Follow-up Review (dated 16 March 1993);

-- Head Office Payroll Function Follow-up Review (dated 22 May 1992);

-- Hired Equipment Howe Sound District Office (dated 30 April 1992);

-- Hired Equipment Policy -- South Island District Office (dated 12 February 1993);

-- Howe Sound District Office (dated 3 March 1993);

-- Kootenay Lake Ferry Hiring Practice (dated 1 October 1992);

-- Maintenance Contractors Supplier A/P Review (dated 17 December 1992);

-- North Cariboo District Office (dated 31 March 1993);

-- North West Regional Office -- Terrace (dated 11 December 1992);

-- Office Equipment Procurement (dated 1 October 1992);

-- Properties Branch -- Headquarters (dated 3 March 1993);

-- Review of Specific Lawyer Trust Transactions Vancouver Island Regional Office -- Properties Section (dated 12 January 1993);

-- Robson District Office (dated 4 August 1992);

-- Sealcoating Operations -- Central/North East Regional Office Follow-up Review (dated 8 December 1992);

-- Sealcoating Operations -- Thompson-Okanagan Regional Office (dated 2 February 1993);

-- Snow Avalanche Section Follow-up Review (dated 7 July 1992);

-- South Cariboo District Office (dated 18 February 1993);

-- Thompson District Office (dated 18 February 1993);

-- Thompson-Okanagan Regional Office (dated 5 June 1992);

-- Yellowhead Highway Improvement Project (D&T) (dated 14 May 1992).

 

9  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Premier the following question:

Will the Hon. the Premier table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- BC Business Information Centre (BC Trade Development Corporation) (dated 4 August 1992).

 

10  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Skills, Training and Labour the following question:

Will the Minister of Skills, Training and Labour table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Apprenticeship Trade Information Manual Contract (dated 21 August 1992);

-- Centre for Curriculum and Professional Development (dated 2 March 1993);

-- Compensation Advisory Services and Workers' Compensation Review Board (dated 14 July 1992).

 

11  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Housing, Recreation and Consumer Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Housing, Recreation and Consumer Services table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Sport and Recreation Division (dated 14 May 1992);

-- Trust Funds (formerly Labour and Consumer Services) (dated 5 October 1992).

 

12  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Social Services table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Sooke District Office and Vancouver Regional Office (dated 10 November 1992);

-- Yaletown and Harbour Centre District Offices (dated 8 December 1992).

 

13  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Municipal Affairs the following question:

Will the Minister of Municipal Affairs table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Downtown Revitalization Program (dated 7 October 1992);

-- Leave Management System (dated 29 March 1993);

-- Prince George Regional Office of the Safety Engineering Services Division of the Safety and Standards Department (dated 20 August 1992).

 

14  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following question:

Will the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Corporate Registry (dated 31 July 1992);

-- Financial Institutions Commission (dated 28 July 1992).

 

15  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks the following question:

Will the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Conservation Officer Operations Account (dated 19 June 1992);

-- Crown Land Account (dated 12 August 1992);

-- Environment Youth Corps (dated 25 March 1993);

-- Expenditure Document Flow (dated 10 July 1992);

-- Municipal Solid Waste Management Financial Assistance Program (dated 18 June 1992);

-- Water Revenue Project (dated 25 September 1992).

 

16  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources the following question:

Will the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Petroleum Resources Management System (dated 24 September 1992).

 

17  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture the following question:

Will the Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Business Equity Branch (formerly with Economic Development, Small Business and Trade) (dated 25 August 1992);

-- Cranbrook Government Agents Office (dated 8 December 1992);

-- Duncan Government Agent Office (dated 24 February 1993);

-- Heritage Property Branch -- Barkerville and Fort Steele (dated 25 August 1992).

 

18  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Attorney General the following question:

Will the Attorney General table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Coastal Community Services Society and Boys and Girls Clubs Victoria (dated 2 November 1992);

-- Corrections Administration Records Entry System (dated 16 June 1992);

-- Court Services Branch (dated 28 May 1992);

-- Film Classification Branch (dated 29 October 1992);

-- Information Technology Services Division (dated 25 August 1992);

-- Kamloops Regional Office -- Corrections Branch (dated 18 November 1992);

-- Loss of Funds -- Surrey Pretrial Services Centre (dated 10 June 1992);

-- Prince George Regional Correctional Centre (dated 17 June 1992);

-- Returning Officers' Operations -- Elections Branch (dated 29 October 1992).

 

19  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the following question:

Will the Hon. the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1993 fiscal year:

-- Information Technology Branch (dated 15 February 1993).

 

20  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Social Services table in the House the following audit report produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Payroll Functions (dated 13 September 1993).

 

21  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Municipal Affairs the following question:

Will the Minister of Municipal Affairs table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Engineering and Inspection Branch (dated 14 May 1993);

-- Red Door Housing Society (dated January 1994);

-- Safety Engineering Services Division (dated 8 April 1993).

 

22  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Health the following question:

Will the Minister of Health table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- BC Ambulance Services Victoria Office (dated 3 December 1993);

-- Health Care Capital Planning and Construction (dated 11 May 1993);

-- Hospital Purchasing Practices -- Detailed Report to Hospitals (dated 21 October 1993).

 

23  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following question:

Will the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Consumer Taxation Branch -- Branch Operations (dated 11 June 1993);

-- Human Resource Services Branch (dated 24 September 1993);

-- Registrar Function -- Debt Management Branch, Provincial Treasury (dated 23 September 1993);

-- Six Economic Development Loans, Guarantees and Investments (dated 15 September 1993);

-- Office of the Comptroller General: Procurement Process and Operation of Photocopiers, Fax Machines, Personal Computers and Printers (dated 26 May 1993).

 

24  Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks the following question:

Will the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks table in the House the following audit reports produced during the 1994 fiscal year:

-- Delegation of Payment Authority (dated 1 June 1993);

-- Ministry Payroll System (dated 24 November 1993);

-- Parks Contracts (dated 15 October 1993);

-- Real Estate Services Branch (dated 23 November 1993);

-- Spending Authority (dated 12 May 1993);

-- Systems Services Branch (dated 5 July 1993);

-- Travel Expense Review (dated 31 May 1993).

 

25  Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Attorney General the following questions:

1. What is the total number of individuals arrested during environmental protests in the vicinity of the Kennedy Bridge/Clayoquot Sound in 1992 and 1993?

2. What is the total number of RCMP officers, sheriffs, auxiliary police officers and other peace keepers and court officials which were involved in patrolling the Kennedy Bridge/Clayoquot Sound area and enforcing the court injunction prohibiting the blockades in 1992 and 1993?

3. What is the total cost incurred by the Crown in policing of the Kennedy Bridge/Clayoquot Sound area in 1992 and 1993, including salaries and overtime pay, transportation costs, meals and hotel expenses, incarceration expenses (including guards' salaries), substitution and/or replacement of re-allocated staff, sheriff's services, courtroom time, court staff, and Legal Aid lawyers?

4. Which agencies and/or ministries of the provincial government bore the costs outlined in No. 3 above?

 

26  Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions:

1. What is the total amount of money paid to date since November 5, 1991, for severance, severance-related benefits and early-retirement benefits offered to employees of the Legislative Assembly under Vote 1, by department and legislative caucus?

2. What is the total number of employees who have been dismissed from their employment with the Legislative Assembly under Vote 1 during this time period, including those laid-off, fired or induced to take early retirement?

3. What is the total amount of monies spent by the Legislative Assembly under Vote 1 for: employment termination services provided by contract; and negotiation and/or litigation of severance settlements?

 

27  Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Social Services table in the House the following compliance audit reports for income security district offices completed in the two-year period from December 1991 to November 30, 1993:

-- Kelowna Centre Income Security;

-- Revelstoke Income Security;

-- Vernon South Income Security;

-- Prince George/Spruceland Income Security;

-- Downtown Income Security;

-- Sidney Income Security;

-- Gateway Income Security;

-- Kelowna East Income Security;

-- Nakusp/New Denver Income Security;

-- Cranbrook Income Security;

-- Courtenay/Comox South Income Security;

-- Penticton Income Security;

-- Renfrew/Collingwood Income Security;

-- Delta North Income Security;

-- Delta South Income Security;

-- Capilano Income Security;

-- Richmond West Income Security;

-- Anchor Point Income Security;

-- Kiwassa Income Security;

-- Burnaby West Income Security;

-- Fairview Income Security;

-- Yaletown Income Security;

-- New Westminster Income Security;

-- Hastings Income Security;

-- Coquitlam/Port Moody Income Security;

-- Port Coquitlam Income Security;

-- Cloverdale Income Security;

-- Langley Income Security;

-- Kimberley Income Security/Family and Children's Services;

-- Chilliwack North Income Security;

-- Hope Income Security;

-- Kelowna North Income Security;

-- Castlegar Income Security;

-- Invermere Income Security/Family and Children's Services;

-- West Kootenay Income Security;

-- Hazelton Integrated;

-- Prince George/Westwood Income Security;

-- Prince George Downtown Income Security;

-- Fort St. John Income Security;

-- Sooke Income Security;

-- Merritt Income Security;

-- Fort Nelson Income Security;

-- Port Alberni Income Security;

-- Oak Bay Income Security;

-- Saanich Income Security;

-- Kamloops North Income Security;

-- Lillooet Income Security;

-- Duncan Income Security;

-- Kitsilano Income Security;

-- Ashcroft Income Security;

-- Parksville Income Security;

-- Campbell River Income Security;

-- Oakridge/Sunset Income Security;

-- Harbour Centre Income Security;

-- Waterfront Income Security;

-- Lower Lonsdale Income Security;

-- South Slope Income Security;

-- Williams Lake Income Security;

-- 100 Mile House Income Security;

-- Kensington Income Security;

-- Parkside Income Security;

-- Coal Harbour Income Security;

-- Burnaby North Income Security;

-- Burnaby East Income Security;

-- River Heights Income Security;

-- Guildford Income Security;

-- Park Place Income Security;

-- White Rock Income Security;

-- Houston Integrated;

-- Maquinna Income Security;

-- Whalley's Corner Income Security;

-- Chilliwack South Income Security;

-- Smithers Income Security;

-- Terrace Income Security;

-- Quesnel Income Security;

-- Mission Income Security;

-- Fort St. James Income Security;

-- Vanderhoof Income Security.

 

28  Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Social Services table in the House the following compliance audit reports for district offices that serve adults with mental handicaps, completed in the two-year period from December 1991 to November 30, 1993:

-- Greater Victoria Adult Section Mentally Handicapped;

-- North Shore Association for Mentally Handicapped;

-- South Okanagan Mentally Handicapped;

-- Kamloops Mentally Handicapped;

-- Parksville Mentally Handicapped;

-- Port Alberni Mentally Handicapped;

-- Fraser North Resources Mentally Handicapped;

-- Powell River Mentally Handicapped;

-- North Shore/Howe Sound Mentally Handicapped;

-- Fraser South Central Mentally Handicapped;

-- Central Okanagan Mentally Handicapped;

-- Vernon Mentally Handicapped;

-- Prince Rupert Area Resource Unit;

-- Williams Lake Area 5 Community Support Team;

-- Fraser SW Mentally Handicapped;

-- Quesnel Mentally Handicapped;

-- Dawson Creek Mentally Handicapped Resource Centre;

-- Nanaimo Mentally Handicapped;

-- Port Hardy Mentally Handicapped;

-- Vernon Mentally Handicapped;

-- Burnaby/New Westminster CW Resources West;

-- Dawson Creek Family and Children's Services/Mentally Handicapped Resource Centre;

-- Vancouver Resources/Delta Adults Mentally Handicapped;

-- Richmond Delta Mentally Handicapped;

-- Vancouver Cases Mentally Handicapped.

 

29  Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Social Services table in the House the following society audit reports completed in the two-year period from December 1991 to November 30, 1993:

-- Trail Association for Community Living;

-- Delta Association for the Handicapped;

-- Greater Vancouver Home Support Society;

-- Prince George Receiving Home;

-- Cathy Hope Community Living Skills;

-- Kelowna and District Community Living;

-- Kindale Developmental Association;

-- Nisika Enterprises Inc.;

-- Delta Family Services Association;

-- Central Okanagan Child Development Association;

-- Mamele Benevolent Society;

-- Browndale Care Society;

-- Semiahmoo House Association;

-- Comox Family Life Association;

-- Dawson Creek Society for Community Living;

-- Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre Soc.;

-- CHET Enterprises Ltd.;

-- Mainstream Society for Community Living;

-- Nelson District Community Resource Society;

-- Gateway Society;

-- Kootenay Society;

-- Richmond Society;

-- CU & C Health Services Society.

 

30  Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Social Services table in the House the following area office audit reports completed in the two-year period from December 1991 to November 30, 1993:

-- Victoria West Family and Children's Services Area Office;

-- Richmond/Delta Family and Children's Services Area Office;

-- Courtenay/Powell River/Campbell River/Port Hardy Area Office.

 

31  Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following question:

Will the Minister of Social Services table in the House the following appeal review audit reports completed in the two-year period from December 1991 to November 30, 1993:

-- Williams Lake GAIN Appeal Review;

-- 100 Mile House Case Review.

 

32  Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following question:

What projects, including their associated costs, have been fully or partially funded through the BC Transportation Financing Authority during the current fiscal 1993/94?

 

33  Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Employment and Investment the following questions:

1. What business plans have been submitted to Treasury Board for review and approval with respect to projects undertaken by or on behalf of the authority (as specified under section 18 (5) of the Build BC Act?

2. How much of the $100 million Build BC special account has been dispensed or committed, and for which projects, as of 13 March 1994?

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