1997 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 36th Parliament
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2 p.m.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
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).
11 Mr. Plant to introduce a Bill intituled Election Amendment Act, 1997 (Free Speech Protection Act).
12 Ms. Reid to introduce a Bill intituled Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Act.
13 Mr. Weisbeck to introduce a Bill intituled Boat Operators Certification 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
47 The Hon. D. Zirnhelt to move, in Committee of the Whole on Bill (No. 47) intituled Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 1997 to amend as follows:
SECTION 80, in the proposed section 43 (1) (c) by deleting "materially changes" and substituting "does not materially change".
SECTION 81, in the proposed section 45 (2) (a) (i) by striking out "48.1," and substituting "48.1".
SECTION 91, in the proposed section 63 (6) by deleting everything after "Section 63 (6) is amended by striking out" and substituting " "a forest development plan or an access management plan." and substituting "a forest development plan.".".
SECTION 100, by adding "or" at the end of paragraph (f) and by deleting the proposed section 96 (1) (g) and substituting the following:
(g) by the regulations, in the course of carrying out activities
(i) under a range use plan or a consent under section 101 or 102,
(ii) under a silviculture prescription for a backlog area or a stand management prescription,
(iii) under an approval of the district manager under section 48.1 or 71.1, or
(iv) under an agreement described in section 64 (1.1).
SECTION 101 (a), in the proposed section 101 (1) (b) by deleting ", and".
SECTION 101 (b), by deleting the proposed section 101 (1.1) and (1.2) and substituting the following:
(1.1) The district manager may
(a) require a person seeking consent under subsection (1) to submit the matter for which consent is sought to a review in accordance with the regulations, and for comments by interested parties during the course of the review,
(b) grant or refuse the consent, depending on the outcome of a review required under paragraph (a), and
(c) impose requirements, that the district manager considers necessary or desirable, to be met by the person seeking the consent as a condition of obtaining or retaining the consent, including, but not limited to, requiring that the person provide security.
(1.11) The district manager may only grant a consent under this section if
(a) the consent is consistent with any operational plans and higher level plans in effect for the area covered by the consent, and
(b) the district manager is satisfied that the consent will adequately manage and conserve the forest resources of the area to which it applies.
(1.12) If the district manager requires security under subsection (1.1) (c), the district manager must specify
(a) when the security must be paid,
(b) the amount of security that is required,
(c) the form of the security, and
(d) the circumstances under which the security may be realized.
(1.2) A person who obtains consent under subsection (1) must comply with any conditions imposed under subsection (1.1) in respect of the consent. , and
(c) in subsection (2) by striking out "subsection (1)" and substituting "subsection (1) or (1.2)".
SECTION 106,
(a) in the proposed section 117 (2) (a) by adding "or convictions" after "previous contraventions", and
(b) in the proposed section 117.3 (4) (a), (b) and (c), by deleting "Forest Appeals Commission" and substituting "commission".
SECTION 115, in the proposed section 130 (1) and (2) by deleting "Forest Appeals Commission" and substituting "commission".
SECTION 131, by deleting the section.
SECTION 136,
(a) in the proposed section 247 (1) by adding "or the silviculture prescription is replaced under this Act or the regulations" after "under the silviculture prescription",
(b) in the proposed section 247 (2) by adding "and to an amendment to that silviculture prescription" after "district manager before the date this section comes into force", and
(c) in the proposed section 248 (1) (b) by adding the following:
(vii) carrying out, constructing, modifying or maintaining a range development.
SECTION 140, in the proposed section 18 of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159, as amended by the Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 1997,
(a) subsection (4.1) is amended by adding "approximate" after "this section must identify the", and
(b) subsection (4.2) is amended by adding "approximate" after "the plan must identify the".
SECTION 141 (b), in the proposed subsection (1.2) is amended by adding "approximate" after "or woodlot licence must identify the".
SECTION 141.1, by adding the following section:
141.1 Section 42 (2) of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 159 as amended by the Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 1997, is repealed and the following substituted:
(2) If the district manager approves a forest development plan or amendment under subsection (1), the district manager may immediately approve a silviculture prescription or amendment if the district manager determines that
(a) the prescription or amendment complies with the regulations and the standards, and
(b) the timber on the area under prescription should be harvested without delay because it is in danger of being damaged, significantly reduced in value, lost or destroyed.
SECTION 157.1, by adding the following section:
157.1 Despite section 10 (1) (d) of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act, a forest development plan that is submitted for the district manager's approval or given effect by the district manager on or before October 15, 1997 must meet the requirements of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act and the regulations and standards made under that Act that were in effect on June 15, 1997.
SECTION 158,
(a) section 158 (1) (b) and (d) is deleted and the following substituted:
(b) sections 2, 10, 12, 18 to 20, 26, 27, 27.1, 28 to 39, 43 (a), (d) to (g), (l) and (n), 44, 45 to 48, 49 (b) and 50;
(b.1) that part of section 53 that adds section 10 (4) and (5) to the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act;
(b.2) sections 54 (a), 55 (a), 62 to 64, 65 (c) and (d), 66, 67, 71, 72, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83 to 85, 90, 92, 93 (a), 94 (b) and (c), 95 (d) and (e), 96 to 98, 100, 105 to 118, 119 (a) and 123 to 128;
(d) sections 138 (b), 139, 141.1, 142, 143, 144 (a) and (c), 145, 146, 147 (b), 151 (d) and (e), 153, 155 and 157. , and
(b) section 158 (3) and (6) is deleted and the following substituted:
(3) Sections 27.1 and 130 are deemed to have come into force on April 21, 1997 and are retroactive to the extent necessary to give them effect on and after that date.
(6) The following come into force on January 5, 1998:
(a) sections 22 (a), 23 to 25, 58, 69, 79 (a), 82, 88, 89 (a) and 91;
(b) that part of section 132 that repeals section 236 of the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act;
(c) that part of section 136 enacting Division 7 of Part 11;
(d) sections 138 (a), 140, 141 and 144 (b).
48 The Hon. U. Dosanjh to move, in Committee of the Whole on Bill (No. 48) intituled Emergency Communications Corporations Act to amend as follows:
SECTION 16 (b), by renumbering the proposed section 2 (2.1) of the Pension (Municipal) Act as section 2 (2.2).
ORDERS OF THE DAY
COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY
Report of Resolutions passed in Committee of Supply.
SECTION A: 1st, 8th and 21st of May, the 4th, 9th, 16th and 23rd of June, the 3rd, 8th, 16th, 23rd and 29th of July.
SECTION B: 4th, 12th and 25th of June, and the 9th of July.
Summary of completed Estimates of Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors, BC Transit completed in Section A.
Summary of completed Estimates of Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks completed in Section A.
Summary of completed Estimates of Ministry of Education, Skills and Training completed in Section A.
URGENT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
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PUBLIC BILLS AND ORDERS AND GOVERNMENT MOTIONS ON NOTICE
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PRIVATE BILLS
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PUBLIC BILLS IN THE HANDS OF PRIVATE MEMBERS
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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 following amendment:
To delete the words in strike out format, and to substitute therefor the words highlighted by underline:
That this Assembly request the Government of Canada to immediately withdraw from any further negotiations on not agree to sign 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.)
E. GEORGE MacMINN, Q.C.
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
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