1998/99 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 36th Parliament

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No. 225

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Wednesday, July 14, 1999

Two o'clock p.m.

Prayers by the Hon. C. McGregor.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The Hon. L. Boone (Minister for Children and Families) tabled the Ministry for Children and Families Annual Report for 1996/97, 1997/98.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

The Hon. J. MacPhail moved--

By consent of the Official Opposition, Bill (No. 98) intituled Cooperative Association Act at committee stage to be considered in Section A of the Committee of the Whole.

Motion agreed to.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of the Whole to consider the following Bills:

Bill (No. 98) intituled Cooperative Association Act; and
Bill (No. 94) intituled Fee Statutes Amendment Act, 1999.

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the amendment to the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 89) intituled Pension Statutes Amendment Act, 1999.

The amendment was negatived on the following division:

Bill (No. 89) read a second time, on division, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting of the House after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 95) intituled Public Sector Pension Plans Act, a debate arose.

Ms. Chong moved the following amendment--

That the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 95) intituled Public Sector Pension Plans Act, be amended by deleting the word "now" and substituting therefor the words "six months hence."

The amendment was negatived on the following division:

The debate was resumed on the main motion.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 95) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

Bill (No. 84) intituled Child, Family and Community Service Amendment Act, 1999 was committed.

A proposed amendment by Ms. L. Reid on the Order Paper to section 34 (a) (1) (c) of Bill (No. 84) was defeated, on division.

Bill (No. 84) was reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 100) intituled Definition of Spouse Amendment Act, 1999 was committed.

In consideration of a proposed amendment by Mr. Plant on the Order Paper to section 4 of Bill (No. 100), the Committee divided.

The amendment was defeated on the following division:

Section 4 of Bill (No. 100) passed on the following division:

Bill (No. 100) was reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 96) intituled Electoral Districts Act was committed, reported complete with amendment, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 78) intituled Motor Vehicle Statutes Amendment Act, 1999 was committed.

Section 25 of Bill (No. 78) passed, on division.

The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.
Bill to be considered later today.

(In Committee -- Section A)

Ms. Whittred moved an amendment to section 110 (1) (c) of Bill (No. 98) which was defeated, on division.

Section A of Committee of the Whole reported the following Bills complete:
Bill (No. 98) intituled Cooperative Association Act, with amendment; and
Bill (No. 94) intituled Fee Statutes Amendment Act, 1999, without amendment.

By leave, Bill (No. 98) read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 94) read a third time and passed.

The House recessed until 6.35 p.m.

Thirty-five Minutes past Six o'clock p.m.

Order called for "Private Members' Statements."

Section A of Committee of Supply having reported the last vote of the Estimates of the Ministry for Children and Families, debate on those Estimates was summarized, pursuant to Sessional Order of April 8, 1998.

Section A of Committee of Supply having reported the last vote of the Estimates of the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, debate on those Estimates was summarized, pursuant to Sessional Order of April 8, 1998.

 

The Hon. J. MacPhail moved--

That the reports of resolutions from the Committees of Supply on May 6, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 25, 27, 31; June 1, 2, 7, 10, 16, 21, 24, and July 7, 8, be now received, taken as read and agreed to.

Motion agreed to.

 

The Hon. J. MacPhail moved--

That there be granted from and out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund the sum of 20 billion, 811 million, 511 thousand dollars. This sum includes that authorized to be paid under section 1 of the Supply Act (No. 1), 1999 and section 1 of the Supply Act (No. 2), 1999, and is granted by Her Majesty towards defraying the charges and expenses of the public service of the province for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2000.

Motion agreed to.

 

The Hon. J. MacPhail moved--

That there be granted from and out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund the sum of 1 billion, 563 million, 6 thousand dollars. This sum includes that authorized to be paid under section 2 of the Supply Act (No. 1), 1999 and is granted by Her Majesty towards defraying the capital, loans, investments and other financing requirements of the province for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2000.

Motion agreed to.

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

Garde B. Gardom, Q.C.
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 101) intituled Supply Act, 1999-2000 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
July 13, 1999

Bill introduced and read a first time.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81, Bill permitted to be advanced all stages this day.

The Speaker declared a short recess for distribution of the Bill.

Bill (No. 101) was read a second time.

On the motion of the Hon. J. MacPhail, Bill (No. 101) was referred to Committee of the Whole House to be considered forthwith.

Bill (No. 101) intituled Supply Act, 1999-2000 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 78) intituled Motor Vehicle Statutes Amendment Act, 1999 was again committed.

A proposed amendment by Mr. Symons on the Order Paper to section 237 contained within section 31 of Bill (No. 78) was defeated, on division.

Section 31 of Bill (No. 78) passed, on division.

The motion that the Committee rise and report Bill (No. 78) complete with amendment passed, on division.

Bill (No. 78) as reported to be considered at the next sitting after today.

Bill (No. 52) intituled Taxation Statutes Amendment Act, 1999 was committed, reported complete with amendment, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 97) intituled Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 1999 was committed.

Sections 6 and 7 of Bill (No. 97) passed, on division.

The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.

Bill to be considered at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 9.01 p.m.

GRETCHEN MANN BREWIN, Speaker

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Thursday, July 15

 

  66  The Hon. J. MacPhail to move--

That a Special Committee on International Trade and Investment Agreements be appointed to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO), the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Agreement and other international trade and investment agreements of relevance to the citizens of British Columbia. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Special Committee shall:

1. Examine evidence on the key international trade and investment issues currently under negotiation and issues likely to be subject to negotiation in the near future;

2. Investigate the application of key issues arising out of these international negotiations to British Columbia;

3. Explore the implications of elements of these negotiations or proposed agreements for British Columbia. This shall include, but not be limited to, special consideration being given to:

• environmental protection, including the control, conservation and protection of British Columbia's bulk fresh water;
• British Columbia's agri-food sector;
• British Columbia's public health, education and social services sectors;
• enhanced market access abroad for British Columbia industries, investors and service providers; and
• the jurisdictional authority of British Columbia's local, regional and provincial government;

4. Solicit submissions, presentations and expressions of views from experts, individuals, organizations and groups from British Columbia and elsewhere;

5. Disseminate appropriate information to enhance the levels of awareness and knowledge of British Columbians concerning the issues involved;

6. Consider the most effective and appropriate means for representing the views and interests of British Columbians on matters relating to the negotiations or proposed agreements.

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.

 

  67  The Hon. J. MacPhail to move--

That a Special Committee be appointed to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to:

1. the protection of personal information in private sector transactions and

2. the impact of electronic documents on privacy and freedom of information for British Columbians;

and without limiting the generality of the foregoing to consider reports referred to the Committee by the Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology.

The Special Committee so appointed shall have the powers of a Select Standing Committee and is also 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 such personnel as required to assist the Committee;

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.

That the Special Committee is to be composed of Messrs. Kasper (Convener), Calendino, Janssen and Orcherton, and Mmes. Smallwood and Walsh and Messrs. Weisbeck, Plant and Abbott and Ms. Whittred.

 

  68  The Hon. J. MacPhail to move--

That a special committee be appointed to select and unanimously recommend to the Legislative Assembly, the appointment of an Auditor General, pursuant to the Auditor General Act (RSBC 1996 c.23 5.2), and that the Special Committee so appointed shall have the powers of a Select Standing Committee, and is also 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 any 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; and

(d) to retain such personnel as required to assist the Committee;

and shall report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment of the House, 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 the resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chair shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly.

That the Special Committee be comprised of members of the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts established this session.

 

  69  The Hon. J. MacPhail to move--

That in addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Special Committee of Selection the committee shall have the powers of a Select Standing Committee and is also empowered to sit during any period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following Session and during any sitting of the House; and to determine the membership of any select standing or special committee of the House.

NOTICE OF QUESTIONS

Monday, July 19

 

  13  Ms. L. Reid to ask the Hon. the Minister for Children and Families the following question--

Does the Minister for Children and Families intend to force any group of agencies to join the Community Social Services Joint Benefits Trust established on May 29, 1999 or will participation be voluntary?

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