1998 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament

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[ Progress of Bills . . . ]

Nos. 24 and 25

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Thursday, April 23, 1998

Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Ms. Stephens.

On the motion of Mr. Symons, Bill (No. M 203) intituled Uranium Moratorium Act 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.

Mr. de Jong rose on a matter of privilege relating to answers given by the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks in Question Period on April 22, 1998.

The Hon. M. Farnworth reserved the right for the Minister and Government House Leader to make further representations.

The Speaker stated that she would take the matter under advisement.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Human Resources).

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Attorney General).

(In Committee -- Section B)

Section B of Committee of Supply reported progress.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

(In Committee -- Section A)

50. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $420,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Human Resources, Minister's Office, to 31st March, 1999.

51. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $1,562,853,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry Operations, to 31st March, 1999.

Section A of Committee of Supply reported the Resolutions and completion of the Estimates of the Ministry of Human Resources.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

By agreement, summary debate of estimates passed in Section A (Ministry of Human Resources) to be considered at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 11.55 a.m.

Thursday, April 23, 1998

Two o'clock p.m.

On the motion of Ms. Stephens, Bill (No. M 204) intituled Domestic Violence Protection Act 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.

The Hon. U. Dosanjh (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Bryan Williams
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 10) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 1998 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
April 20, 1998

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. I. Waddell (Minister of Small Business, Tourism and Culture) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Bryan Williams
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 11) intituled Small Business Venture Capital Amendment Act, 1998 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
April 20, 1998

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. J. MacPhail (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Bryan Williams
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 9) intituled Finance and Corporate Relations Statutes Amendment Act, 1998 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
April 20, 1998

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. J. MacPhail made representations regarding the point of privilege raised earlier today by the Member for Matsqui.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Education) made a ministerial statement regarding the recent agreement with the BC Teachers Federation and other initiatives in education.

Ms. Reid made a statement.

By leave, Mr. G. F. Wilson made a statement.

The Hon. J. Pullinger (Minister of Human Resources) made a ministerial statement regarding Volunteer Recognition Week.

Mr. Hogg made a statement.

By leave, Mr. Weisgerber made a statement.

Mr. Penner rose on a matter of privilege relating to off the record remarks made by the Member for Vancouver-Burrard during Question Period.

The Hon. D. Lovick reserved the right for the Member and Government House Leader to make further representations.

The Speaker stated that she would take the matter under advisement.

The Hon. C. McGregor (Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks) reserved her right to respond to the matter of privilege raised earlier today by the Member for Matsqui.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Attorney General).

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Energy and Mines).

(In Committee -- Section B)

Section B of Committee of Supply reported progress.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

(In Committee -- Section A)

Section A of Committee of Supply reported progress.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 5.57 p.m.

GRETCHEN MANN BREWIN, Speaker

NOTICE OF BILLS

Monday, April 27

Ms. Stephens to introduce a Bill intituled Prevention of Child Exploitation Act.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Monday, April 27

  42   The Hon. G. Clark to move--

That a Special Committee be appointed to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) and in particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to consider:
1. The application of key issues arising out of the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment to British Columbians;
2. The most effective and appropriate means for representing the views and interests of British Columbians on matters relating to the proposed Agreement;
3. The implications for British Columbia and Canada of the proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment and on related matters;
4. Representations and expressions of views from individuals and groups from British Columbia or elsewhere;
5. Proposals related to the Multilateral Agreement on Investment brought forward within British Columbia or from elsewhere;
6. Evidence on the issues likely to be subject to further negotiations in the future; and
7. The most effective and appropriate means of enhancing the levels of awareness and knowledge of British Columbians concerning the issues involved.
Further, that the House authorizes the committee to provide opportunities for all citizens of British Columbia to express their views on these matters.
The said Committee shall have the powers of a Select Standing Committee and in addition is empowered:
(a) to appoint of their number, one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;
(b) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following Session and during any sitting of the House;
(c) to adjourn from place to place as may be convenient;
(d) to retain personnel as required to assist the Committee; and
(e) to permit television broadcasting of any public hearings the Committee may have;
and shall report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment, or at the next following Session, as the case may be; to deposit the original of its reports with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly during a period of adjournment and upon resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chair shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly; and
That the Special Committee of Selection be empowered to compile the list of Members for the said Committee.

  43   The Hon. M. Farnworth to move--

That this House continue to pressure the Government of Canada to undertake a broad public consultation on the Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) and be it further resolved that this legislature urges the federal Liberal government to ensure that Canadian Medicare and social services are fully excluded from the provisions of the MAI and to refuse to sign any version of this agreement which compromises the ability of British Columbians to manage and conserve their natural resources as they see fit, or the power of the Province to lever jobs and economic benefits for the residents of British Columbia;
That the Government of Canada not sign the draft Multilateral Agreement on Investment or agree to lock in any part of the existing text at the OECD Ministerial Council meeting on April 27-28 in Paris, France;
That the Government of Canada suspend its participation in the MAI negotiations until the Canadian public have been thoroughly consulted through parliamentary hearings in all regions of the country; and
That the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia establish a special committee to examine, inquire into and make recommendations respecting all aspects of the Multilateral Agreement on Investment.

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

The Committee will meet at 8:30 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, in the Douglas Fir Room (Room 226).

Business: Organization, review of outstanding business and method of operation.

Mr. Gingell, Convener

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