2002 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 37th Parliament

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No. 28

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Wednesday, March 13, 2002

Two o'clock p.m.

Prayers by Ms. Locke.

The Hon. C. Richmond (Speaker) made a statement regarding the appointment of Kate Ryan-Lloyd as a Table Officer.

By leave, on the motion of the Hon. G. Collins, seconded by Ms. MacPhail, it was Ordered--

That Kate Ryan-Lloyd be, and is hereby appointed, Clerk Assistant/Committee Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

Order called for "Members' Statements."

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

 

  30  The Hon. G. Plant moved--

That the House urges the Government to conduct a referendum asking the following questions.

Whereas the Government of British Columbia is committed to negotiating workable, affordable treaty settlements that will provide certainty, finality and equality;

Do you agree that the Provincial Government should adopt the following principles to guide its participation in treaty negotiations?

1. Private property should not be expropriated for treaty settlements.

2. The terms and conditions of leases and licences should be respected; fair compensation for unavoidable disruption of commercial interests should be ensured.

3. Hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities on Crown land should be ensured for all British Columbians.

4. Parks and protected areas should be maintained for the use and benefit of all British Columbians.

5. Province-wide standards of resource management and environmental protection should continue to apply.

6. Aboriginal self-government should have the characteristics of local government, with powers delegated from Canada and British Columbia.

7. Treaties should include mechanisms for harmonizing land use planning between Aboriginal governments and neighbouring local governments.

8. The existing tax exemptions for Aboriginal people should be phased out.

A debate arose.

The debate continued.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

The House recessed until 6.45 p.m.

Order for Committee of Supply called.

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

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 8) intituled Deregulation Statutes Amendment Act, 2002, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 8) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 7) intituled Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2002, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 7) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 6) intituled Gaming Control Act, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 6) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services).

(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 8.56 p.m.

CLAUDE RICHMOND, Speaker

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