Orders -- No. 58 -- Tuesday, May 27, 1997 -- 10 a.m.

1997 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 36th Parliament

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No. 58

ORDERS OF THE DAY

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Tuesday, May 27, 1997

10 a.m.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

PRAYERS

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

1 Mr. Weisgerber to introduce a Bill intituled Fixed Election Date Act.

2 Mr. Weisgerber to introduce a Bill intituled Free Votes Enabling Act.

3 Mr. Neufeld to introduce a Bill intituled Rural Health Transportation Act.

4 Mr. Neufeld to introduce a Bill intituled Adoption Amendment Act, 1997.

5 Mr. Campbell to introduce a Bill intituled Election Amendment Act.

6 Mr. Campbell to introduce a Bill intituled Balanced Budget and Debt Reduction Act.

7 Mr. Campbell to introduce a Bill intituled Truth in Budgeting Act.

8 Mr. Campbell to introduce a Bill intituled Merit Employment Act.

9 Mr. Campbell to introduce a Bill intituled Public Appointment Act.

10 Mr. Weisgerber to introduce a Bill intituled Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 1997 (Northern Electoral Boundaries Protection 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

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ON NOTICE

13 The Hon. U. Dosanjh to move, in Committee of the Whole on Bill (No. 13) intituled Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 1997 to amend as follows:

SECTION 1, by deleting the proposed section 1.

SECTION 2, by deleting the proposed section 2.

14 The Hon. C. McGregor to move, in Committee of the Whole on Bill (No. 14) intituled Environment, Lands and Parks Statutes Amendment Act, 1997 to amend as follows:

SECTION 1, in the proposed section 6 (2) of the Commercial River Rafting Act, by deleting "Section 38" and substituting "Section 40".

SECTION 22 (b), by adding "in subsection (3)" before "by adding the following paragraph:".

SECTION 29.1, by adding the following section:

Consequential Amendment

29.1 Section 44 of the Pesticide Control Act Regulation, B.C. Reg. 319/81, is amended

(a) in subsection (1) (a) (i) and (ii) by striking out "licences and permits" and substi- tuting "licences, permits and pest management plans",

(b) in subsection (1) (b) by striking out "permit requirements" and substituting "permit and pest management plan requirements", and

(c) in subsections (3) and (4) by striking out "certification, licensing and permit requirements" and substituting "certification, licensing, permit and pest management plan requirements".

21 The Hon. J. MacPhail to move, in Committee of the Whole on Bill (No. 21) intituled Medicare Protection Amendment Act, 1997 to amend as follows:

SECTION 2, by deleting the proposed section 7.1 and substituting the following:

Consequence to beneficiary of withdrawal from the plan

7.1 The commission must not enroll a person as a beneficiary for a prescribed period from the date that the commission

(a) receives a statement under section 7 (1.1) from the person, or

(b) cancels the enrollment of the person under section 7 (7) (a).

22 The Hon. U. Dosanjh to move, in Committee of the Whole on Bill (No. 22) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1997 to amend as follows:

SECTION 36 (1), by deleting "the date on which this Act receives First Reading in the Legislative Assembly" and substituting "May 14, 1997".

SECTION 36 (2), by deleting "the day after this Act receives First Reading in the Legislative Assembly" and substituting "May 15, 1997".

ORDERS OF THE DAY

COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY

Report of Resolutions passed in Committee of Supply.

SECTION A: 1st, 8th and 21st of May.

Summary of completed Estimates of Ministry of Attorney General and Ministry Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration completed in Section A.

Summary of completed Estimates of Ministry of Labour completed in Section A.

Summary of completed Estimates of Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs completed in Section A.

URGENT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
(Friday only)

PUBLIC BILLS AND ORDERS AND GOVERNMENT MOTIONS ON NOTICE

COMMITTEE

Committee--: Bill (No. 9) intituled Tourism British Columbia Act, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture. (Section 6.)

ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING

Adjourned Debate on Second Reading--: Bill (No. 14) intituled Environment, Lands and Parks Statutes Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks. (The Hon. C. McGregor adjourned the debate.)

SECOND READING

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

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 11) intituled Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Statutes Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 13) intituled Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 16) intituled Police Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 18) intituled Pension Statutes Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations and Minister Responsible for Intergovernmental Relations.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 19) intituled Fisheries Renewal Act, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 20) intituled Public Sector Employers Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 21) intituled Medicare Protection Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 22) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 23) intituled Children's Commission Act, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 24) intituled Child, Family and Community Service Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister for Children and Families.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 25) intituled Fish Protection Act, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 26) intituled Local Government Statutes Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 27) intituled Offence Amendment Act (No. 2), 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. 28) intituled Health Authorities Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Hon. Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors.

PRIVATE BILLS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS
(Friday only)

PUBLIC BILLS IN THE HANDS OF PRIVATE MEMBERS

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 201) intituled Financial Administration Amendment Act, 1997 (Special Warrant Abolition), PRINTED. Mr. Weisgerber.

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 202) intituled Senatorial Election Act, PRINTED. Mr. Weisgerber.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 203) intituled Tobacco Sales Amendment Act, 1997, PRINTED. Mr. Randall.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 204) intituled Domestic Violence Prevention Act, PRINTED. Ms. Stephens.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 205) intituled Uranium Moratorium Act, PRINTED. Mr. Symons.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 206) intituled Forest Renewal Amendment Act, 1997 (Forest Renewal Equitable Reinvestment), PRINTED. Mr. Neufeld.
Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 207) intituled Motor Vehicle Amendment (Substance Abuser Rehabilitation) Act, PRINTED. Mr. Plant.

ADJOURNED DEBATE ON OTHER MOTIONS

That this Assembly request the Government of Canada to immediately withdraw from any further negotiations on the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment until the Government of Canada has (a) convened a public meeting of first ministers to discuss any such agreement and (b) has completed a process of public consultation with industry, labour, small business and any other Canadians who are concerned about the impact of such an agreement on the future of our country. (Mr. Penner adjourned debate on the amendment.)

E. GEORGE MacMINN, Q.C.
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

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