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The printed version remains the official version. ================================================================= No. 113 ORDERS OF THE DAY OF THE Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Wednesday, March 22, 1995 11 a.m. ROUTINE BUSINESS PRAYERS ------- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS 1 Mr. Campbell to introduce a Bill intituled MLA Salary, Expenses, Pension Reform Act. 2 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Trade Union Executive Financial Disclosure Act. 3 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Labour Relations Code Advisory Committee Act. 4 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Vehicle Transfer Consumer Protection Act. 5 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Essential Services Act. 6 Mr. Farrell-Collins to introduce a Bill intituled Labour Ombudsman Act. 7 Mr. Dalton to introduce a Bill intituled Election Finances Reform Act. 8 Mr. Fox to introduce a Bill intituled Members' Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Double-Dipping), 1994. 9 Mr. Weisgerber to introduce a Bill intituled Free Votes Enabling Act, 1994. 10 Mr. Weisgerber to introduce a Bill intituled Initiative Act, 1994. 11 Mr. Weisgerber to introduce a Bill intituled Recall Act, 1994. 12 Mr. Neufeld to introduce a Bill intituled Fixed Election Dates Act, 1994. 13 Ms. Tyabji to introduce a Bill intituled Children's Protection Act. 14 Ms. Tyabji to introduce a Bill intituled Youth Ombudsman's Act. 15 Ms. Tyabji to introduce a Bill intituled Admissible Evidence Act. 16 Ms. Reid to introduce a Bill intituled Victims of Domestic Violence Protection Act. 17 Ms. Stephens to introduce a Bill intituled Teachers' Freedom of Association Act. 18 Mr. Streifel to introduce a Bill intituled Dual Elected Office Prohibition Act. ------- ORAL QUESTION PERIOD (15 minutes, afternoon sittings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and, subject to Standing Order 47b, Friday morning) ------- PRESENTING PETITIONS ------- READING AND RECEIVING PETITIONS ------- PRESENTING REPORTS ------- MOTIONS ON NOTICE (See Schedule A) ------- WRITTEN QUESTIONS ON NOTICE (See Schedule B) ------- PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ON NOTICE ------- ORDERS OF THE DAY COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY ------- URGENT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS (Friday only) ------- PUBLIC BILLS AND ORDERS AND GOVERNMENT MOTIONS ON NOTICE SECOND READING Second Reading -- Bill (No. 1) intituled An Act to Ensure the Supremacy of Parliament, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General. ------- PRIVATE BILLS REFERRED TO SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON PARLIAMENTARY REFORM, ETHICAL CONDUCT, STANDING ORDERS AND PRIVATE BILLS Bill (No. Pr 402) intituled TD Trust Company Act, 1994, PRINTED. Mr. Randall. ------- PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS (Friday only) ------- PUBLIC BILLS IN THE HANDS OF PRIVATE MEMBERS SECOND READING Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 201) intituled Lobbying Disclosure Act 1994, PRINTED. Mr. Schreck. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 202) intituled Whistle Blowers' Protection Act, PRINTED. Mr. Evans. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 203) intituled An Act to Elect the Speaker by Closed Ballot, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 204) intituled Public Participation Act, PRINTED. Ms. Lord. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 205) intituled Retailing of Insurance Act, PRINTED. Mr. Lortie. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 206) intituled An Act to Designate a Provincial Heritage Site at the Inaugural Plantation at Green Timbers, PRINTED. Ms. Hammell. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 207) intituled Libel and Slander Act Amendment Act, 1994, PRINTED. Mr. Krog. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 208) intituled An Act to Reduce the Expenditures of Government, 1994, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 209) intituled An Act to Balance the Budget, 1994, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 210) intituled Parliamentary Calendar Act, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 211) intituled Budget Presentation Act, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 212) intituled Family Day Act, PRINTED. Mr. Chisholm. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 213) intituled Railway Amendment Act, 1994, PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 214) intituled An Act to Introduce a Minimum Ethanol Component for Gasoline, PRINTED. Mr. Chisholm. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 215) intituled Uranium Moratorium Act, PRINTED. Mr. Symons. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 216) intituled Public Officers Recall Act, PRINTED. Ms. Tyabji. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 217) intituled Domestic Violence Prevention Act, PRINTED. Ms. Stephens. Second Reading -- Bill (No. M 218) intituled Protection for British Columbia Heritage Artifacts Act, PRINTED. Mr. K. Jones. ------- ADJOURNED DEBATE ON OTHER MOTIONS E. GEORGE MacMINN, Q.C. Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Schedule A MOTIONS ON NOTICE 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 Standing 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 implants 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. 38 Mr. Farrell-Collins to move -- That the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders, and Private Bills investigate the matter of the conduct of the Executive Council, including the Premier and the Minister of Employment and Investment, in the removal and/or resignation of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly as follows: (a) that all hearings be held in public; (b) that all persons involved, including the Premier, be compelled to testify before such a committee; and (c) that the committee prepare for this Legislative Assembly a full report, and make such recommendations, as it deems appropriate. 39 Mr. Campbell to move -- Be it resolved that this House call upon the Government of Canada not to proceed with third reading of Bill C-18, which would establish a freeze in the level of representation of British Columbians in the House of Commons at a 1981 level, resulting in continued under representation, and a further sense of alienation among all the citizens of British Columbia; and do further harm to the feeling of national unity and pride. 40 Mr. Mitchell to move -- That this Assembly refer the Vancouver Island Land Use Report (Vol. I, Brochure & Update) released March 11, 1994 by the Commission on Resources and Environment to the Select Standing Committee of this Assembly on Forests, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources for consideration and report back to the Assembly by the 15th day of May, 1994. And further, that this Assembly direct said committee to look specifically at how the recommendations in this report take into account "regional and local planning and management processes" according to the commission's legislated mandate. 42 Mr. K. Jones to move -- Be it resolved that this House establish a Commission of Inquiry to examine all aspects of gaming policy and its administration including the processes and principles in forming gaming policy, whether gaming is feasible and acceptable, and a full exploration of the socio-economic costs and benefits. In making recommendations, the Commission must examine all aspects of public ("for charitable purposes") and private ("for profit") gaming including aboriginal involvement in gaming as a means of economic development and independence. The Commission shall report within six months. 44 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. 45 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. 46 Mr. Symons to move -- Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia reaffirm its request to the Government of Canada to conduct a full public environmental review of the dangers involved by the presence of nuclear-weaponed and nuclear-powered vessels in British Columbia's harbours and waterways. 48 Mr. Anderson to move -- Be it resolved that this House refer the issue of physical and sexual abuse of children while in the care of the Ministry of Social Services to the Ombudsman for investigation and report pursuant to Section 10 (3) of the Ombudsman Act. The Ombudsman shall report within six months. 49 Mr. Weisgerber to move -- That a Special Select Standing Committee of the Legislature be immediately struck to examine and report to the Legislature at the earliest opportunity, with recommendations for legislation to require the registration of provincial lobbyists. Schedule B WRITTEN QUESTIONS ON NOTICE 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 $10 0 million Build BC special account has been dispensed or committed, and for which projects, as of 13 March 1994? 34 Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources the following questions: 1. What are the monetary details and other benefits contained in the severance packages granted to the B.C. Energy Council employees laid off as a result of the 1994/95 budget? 2. What are the monetary details, pension arrangements and other benefits contained in the severance packages granted to each B.C. Energy Council member, including the chair? 3. What are the monetary details and other benefits contained in the severance packages granted to the B.C. Petroleum Corporation employees, including board members, laid off as a result of the 1994/95 budget? 35 Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions: 1. What are the monetary details and other benefits contained in the severance packages granted to the Government Air Services employees laid off as a result of the 1994/95 budget? 2. What other associated costs, such as the 10-year $8 million lease commitment for hangar space, will be incurred due to the elimination of Government Air Services? 36 Mr. Neufeld to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance the following question: What are the monetary details and other benefits contained in the severance packages granted to the Round Table on the Environment and the Economy advisory members laid off as a result of the 1994/95 budget? 37 Mr. Weisgerber to ask the Hon. the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks the following questions: 1. What is the process an applicant must follow when filing an agricultural lease application? 2. What is the process the government must follow upon receipt of an agricultural lease application? 3. Is the agricultural lease application process adhered to uniformly province-wide or is there regional input involved? 4. If regional input is considered during the agricultural lease application process, to what extent are the regions involved in the process? 5. Is the same process followed when considering an agricultural lease application if the land in question is part of an aboriginal land claim? 6. If the agricultural lease application process is altered due to a land claim, what is the revised process? 38 Mr. Chisholm to ask the Hon. the Premier the following questions: 1. Does the government not feel that the Kemano Completion Project jeopardizes the Fraser River, the last great salmon-spawning river on the entire West Coast? 2. Is the government intending to extend the B.C. Utilities Commission Hearings on the Kemano Completion Project to ensure B.C.'s commercial pacific salmon fishermen have a viable future? 3. How much funding is the government providing to groups such as Sports Fishermen and Aboriginal People who are demanding accountability for the Fraser River Fishery at the B.C. Utilities Commission hearings? 4. Is it the intention of the government to continue providing funding to groups such as Sport Fishermen and Aboriginal People who are demanding accountability for the Fraser River at the B.C. Utilities Commission hearings? 5. Will the government commit to expanding the terms of reference for the B.C. Utilities Commission hearings in order to ensure that Department of Fisheries documents, which detail the impact of reduced water flows on the Nechako and at Hells Gate, receive a thorough public review? 39 Mr. Chisholm to ask the Hon. the Attorney General the following questions: 1. Did the Rankin Commission agree on compensation to Alcan in the event the Kemano Completion Project is scrapped consider the terms of the original 1950 settlement agreement before coming up with a compensation figure of $500 million? 2. How did the Rankin Commission arrive at the figure of $500 million in compensation that Alcan is to receive in the event the Kemano Completion Project is scrapped? 3. What constitutes this proposed figure of $500 million in compensation that Alcan is to receive in the event the Kemano Completion Project is scrapped? 4. Does Alcan have a clear legal right to compensation if the B.C. Utilities Commission orders the Project be subjected to a full environmental review? -------------------------- Queen's Printer for British Columbia(c) Victoria, 1995