2001 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 37th Parliament

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[ Progress of Bills . . . ]

Nos. 25 and 26

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Thursday, August 23, 2001

Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. Krueger.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

By leave, on the motion of the Hon. G. Collins, it was Ordered that leave be given for the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills to meet while the House is in session today.

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Office of the Premier).

(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.

And then the House adjourned at 11.55 a.m.

Thursday, August 23, 2001

Two o'clock p.m.

The Hon. G. Plant (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations) on behalf of the Hon. M. de Jong (Minister of Forests) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Patrick D. Dohm 
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 26) intituled Timber Sale Licence Replacement (Sliammon First Nation) Act and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House
August 22, 2001

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.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The Hon. C. Hansen (Minister of Health Services) tabled a Capital Health Region Report entitled Diagnostic and Treatment Centre at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

By leave, Ms. Kwan tabled documents relating to second-hand smoke.

The Hon. G. Plant (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations) tabled the following documents:

Ministry of Attorney General Annual Report, 1999/2000; and

Ministry of Attorney General Annual Performance Report, 2000/2001.

Ms. Orr presented the First Report of the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills, as follows:

REPORT

Legislative Committee Room,
August 23, 2001

Mr. Speaker:

Your Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills begs leave to report as follows:

(1) That the preamble to Bill (No. Pr 401) intituled Fumertons Limited (Corporate Restoration) Act, 2001, has been proved, and the Committee recommends that the Bill proceed to Second Reading.

(2) That the preamble to Bill (No. Pr 402) intituled Fumerton Holdings Limited (Corporate Restoration) Act, 2001, has been proved, and the Committee recommends that the Bill proceed to Second Reading.

(3) That the preamble to Bill (No. Pr 403) intituled The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company Act, 2001, has been proved, and the Committee recommends that the Bill proceed to Second Reading.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

S. Orr, Chair

The Report was taken as read and received.

By leave of the House, Ms. Orr moved that the Report be adopted.

Motion agreed to.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

By leave, Bill (No. Pr 401) intituled Fumertons Limited (Corporate Restoration) Act, 2001, was read a second time, and by leave, committed, reported complete without amendment, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

By leave, Bill (No. Pr 402) intituled Fumerton Holdings Limited (Corporate Restoration) Act, 2001, was read a second time, and by leave, committed, reported complete without amendment, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

By leave, Bill (No. Pr 403) intituled The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company Act, 2001, was read a second time, and by leave, committed, reported complete without amendment, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 25) intituled Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act (No. 3), a debate arose.

Bill (No. 25) 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. 7) intituled Constitution (Fixed Election Dates) Amendment Act, 2001 was committed, reported complete with amendment, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 12) intituled Community Charter Council Act was committed.

In consideration of section 1 of Bill (No. 12) the Committee divided as follows:

Section 4 of Bill (No. 12) passed, on division.

Bill (No. 12) was reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 19) intituled Consumer Protection Statutes Amendment Act, 2001 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 16) intituled Parental Responsibility Act was committed.

Section 1 of Bill (No. 16) passed, on division.

Section 3 of Bill (No. 16) passed, on division.

Section 6, as amended, of Bill (No. 16) passed, on division.

Section 7, as amended, of Bill (No. 16) passed, on division.

Sections 9 and 10 of Bill (No. 16) passed, on division.

Bill (No. 16) was reported complete with amendment, on division, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

And then the House adjourned at 6.08 p.m.

CLAUDE RICHMOND, Speaker

PUBLIC WRITTEN QUESTIONS

Monday, August 27

 

  1  Jaime Matten, Chairperson, University of Victoria Students' Society, to ask the Hon. the Minister of Advanced Education regarding the Minister's responsibility for universities and colleges, the following question--

Please describe your planned process to review the tuition fee freeze. Please include the following details: timelines, including start dates; participants, including registered associations; hearing dates and locations; and the role of private providers.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Tuesday, August 28

 

  3  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That Mr. Johnston be substituted by Mr. Hawes as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations.

 

  4  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That in addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Special Committee of Selection, the committee 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; to determine the membership of any select standing or special committee of the House; to deposit a copy 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.

 

  5  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs be empowered to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to all matters and issues concerning questions which the Government of British Columbia should submit to voters to implement the Government's commitment to "give all British Columbians a say on the principles that should guide B.C.'s approach to treaty negotiations, through a one-time, province-wide referendum", while ensuring that constitutionally-protected aboriginal rights and title are respected; and,

That the Committee report their recommendations to the Legislative Assembly no later than November 30, 2001.

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, the Committee shall be empowered:

(a) to appoint of their number, one or more subcommittees and to refer such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

(b) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned 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;

(e) to permit minority opinions in a report of 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.

 

  6 The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That annual reports and performance plans of British Columbia Crown Corporations be referred to the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations.

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations, the Committee be 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; and

(d) to retain 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.

 

  7  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That the Select Standing Committee on Education be empowered to examine, inquire into and make recommendations by consulting with educators, students, parents, administrators and other British Columbians on the following matters:

1. (a) measures to improve access, choice, flexibility and quality in public education; and

(b) measures to strengthen our network of colleges, institutes and on-line learning throughout the province.

2. Consider any other matters referred to the Committee by the Minister of Education and the Minister of Advanced Education.

3. Prepare a report no later than February 28, 2002 on the results of those consultations.

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Education, the Committee shall be empowered:

(a) to appoint of their number, one or more subcommittees and to refer such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

(b) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned 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.

 

  8  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services be empowered to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to the pre-budget consultation report prepared by the Minister of Finance in accordance with section 2 of the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act and, in particular, to:

1. Conduct public consultations across British Columbia on proposals and recommendations regarding the provincial budget and fiscal policy for the coming fiscal year by any means the committee considers appropriate, including but not limited to public meetings, telephone and electronic means;

2. Prepare a report no later than November 15, 2001 on the results of those consultations.

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the committee shall be empowered:

(a) to appoint of their number one or more subcommittees and refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the committee;

(b) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned and during any sitting of the House;

(c) to adjourn from place to place as may be convenient; and

(d) to retain 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.

 

  9  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That annual reports, performance plans, budgets and business plans of the following statutory officers be referred to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services:

(a) Auditor General

(b) Chief Electoral Officer

(c) Child, Youth and Family Advocate

(d) Conflict of Interest Commissioner

(e) Information and Privacy Commissioner

(f) Ombudsman

(g) Police Complaint Commissioner

 

  10  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That the Select Standing Committee on Health be empowered to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to the changes that are necessary to improve the provision of health services in British Columbia, and to ensure that government expenditures on health care services are sustainable, and in particular to:

1. Conduct broad public consultations across British Columbia on proposals and recommendations regarding:

(a) the sustainability of the health care system in its current form and historical rate of spending;

(b) immediate and medium term solutions to better plan and manage public health care services, costs and funding pressures;

(c) measures to improve and renew the provision of health care services in British Columbia in order to ensure the long term sustainability, accessibility, quality and timeliness of health care services, as well as improve health outcomes and the overall health of British Columbians; and,

(d) other issues as may be determined by the Committee.

2. Prepare a report by December 15, 2001 on the results of those consultations. In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Health, the Committee shall be empowered:

(a) to appoint of their number, one or more subcommittees and to refer such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

(b) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned 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.

 

  11  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That a Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives be appointed for the 37th Parliament, pursuant to Section 9 of the Recall and Initiative Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 398, and the committee be comprised of members of the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills established this session.

 

  12  The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That reports of the Auditor General of British Columbia deposited with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly during the second session of the thirty-seventh parliament be deemed referred to the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and in addition that the following reports of the Auditor General of British Columbia be referred to the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts:

· Managing Interface Fire Risks (June 2001)

· Report on Government Financial Accountability for the 1999/2000 Fiscal Year (March 2001)

· Monitoring Credit Unions and Trust Companies in British Columbia (March 2001)

· Management Consulting Engagements in Government (March 2001)

· Follow-up of Performance and Compliance Reports (December 2000)

· Governance and Risk of the Fast Ferry Project (October 1999)

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts, the Committee be 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; and

(d) to retain 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.

 

13 The Hon. G. Collins to move--

That the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended as follows for the duration of the Third Session of the Thirty-seventh Parliament, commencing February 12, 2002:

1. That Standing Order 2 be deleted and the following substituted therefor:

Sittings

Daily sittings.

2. (1) The time for the ordinary meeting of the House shall, unless otherwise ordered, be as follows:

	Monday:	Two distinct sittings:
		10 a.m. to 12 noon
		2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
		2 p.m. to 9 p.m. effective March 4, 2002
	Tuesday:	Two distinct sittings:
		10 a.m. to 12 noon
		2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
	Wednesday:	2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
		2 p.m. to 9 p.m. effective March 4, 2002
	Thursday:	Two distinct sittings:
		10 a.m. to 12 noon
		2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

(2) (a) During the Third Session of the Thirty-seventh Parliament, unless otherwise ordered, the House shall meet:

    (i) from February 12, 2002 to May 30, 2002 inclusive, and

    (ii) from October 7, 2002 to November 28, 2002 inclusive.

(b) The House shall stand adjourned during the weeks of March 25, April 22, May 20, October 14 and November 11, 2002.

2. That Standing Order 3 be deleted and the following substituted therefor:

Hour of interruption.

3. If at the hour of 6 p.m. (or 9 p.m. after March 4, 2002) on any Monday; 6 p.m. on Tuesday; 7 p.m. (or 9 p.m. after March 4, 2002) on Wednesday; or 6 p.m. on Thursday, the business of the day is not concluded and no other hour has been agreed on for the next sitting, the Speaker shall leave the Chair:

On Monday	until 10 a.m. Tuesday
On Tuesday	until 2 p.m. Wednesday
On Wednesday	until 10 a.m. Thursday
On Thursday	until 10 a.m. Monday

subject to the provisions of Standing Order 2 (2) (b).

3. That Standing Order 25 be deleted and the following substituted therefor:

Routine Business

Daily routine.

25. The daily routine business of the House shall be as follows:

 

Prayers (morning or afternoon sitting)

 

Introduction of Bills

 

Statements (Standing Order 25B) (afternoon sittings)

 

Oral question period (15 minutes, afternoon sittings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

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Presenting Petitions

 

Reading and Receiving Petitions

 

Presenting Reports by Committees

 

Motions on Notice

 

Written Questions on Notice

 

Proposed Amendments on Notice

Orders of the Day.

The order of business for consideration of the House day by day, after the above routine, shall, unless otherwise ordered, be as follows:

Monday
10 a.m. to 12 noon
(Private Members' Time)

Monday (afternoon), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(Government Days)

4. That Standing Order 25A be repealed and the following substituted therefor:

Private Members' Statements

Private Members' Statements.

25A. (1) Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. four Private Members may make a statement, notice of which has been tabled no later than 6 p.m. the preceding Monday.

(2) The order in which such statements are to be called shall be determined by lot by the Speaker, before appearing on the Orders of the Day.

(3) The time allocated on Wednesday for statements and discussion thereon shall not exceed one hour, and the time for each statement shall be limited to 15 minutes as follows:

Proponent: maximum of 7 minutes

Any other Members: maximum of 5 minutes

Proponent in reply: maximum of 3 minutes

(4) Private Members' statements shall not be subject to amendment, adjournment or vote.

(5) Statements and discussions under this Standing Order:

(a) shall be confined to one matter;

(b) shall not revive discussion on a matter which has been discussed in the same Session;

(c) shall not anticipate a matter which has been previously appointed for consideration by the House, in respect to which a Notice of Motion has been previously given and not withdrawn;

(d) shall not raise a question of privilege.

5. That new Standing Order 25b be adopted:

Statements

Statements.

(2) Party Whips shall confer to settle the names of the three Members who will be recognised for "Statements" for the following sitting day and shall advise the Speaker by noon of the day in question as to who has been selected, together with the topic of the statement.

(3) Statements under this Standing Order shall be subject to the ordinary parliamentary rules of decorum and debate.

6. Oral question period Friday.

47B. This Standing Order is repealed.

7. That new Standing Order 81.1 be adopted:

81.1 (1) When a Minister of the Crown, from his or her place in the House, states that there is agreement among the representatives of all parties to allot a specified number of days or hours to the proceedings at one or more stages of any public bill, the Minister may propose a motion, without notice, setting forth the terms of such agreed allocation; and the motion shall be decided forthwith, without debate or amendment.

(2) A Minister of the Crown who from his or her place in the House, has stated that an agreement could not be reached under the provisions of section (1) of this Standing Order in respect of proceedings at one or more stages of a public bill, may propose without notice a motion for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of proceedings at one or more stages of a public bill. The motion shall be decided forthwith, without debate or amendment. Any proceedings interrupted pursuant to this section of this Standing Order shall be deemed adjourned.

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