2005 Legislative Session: 1st Session, 38th Parliament


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ORDERS OF THE DAY -- Continued
No. 52 -- Tuesday, November 22, 2005 -- 2 p.m.

Schedule D

PRIVATE MEMBERS' TIME
(Monday morning only)


PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS (STANDING ORDER 25A)


PUBLIC BILLS IN THE HANDS OF PRIVATE MEMBERS

ADJOURNED DEBATE ON SECOND READING

Adjourned Debate on Second Reading--
Bill (No. M 202) intituled Campaign Finance Reform Act, 2005, PRINTED. Ms. James. (Mr. Robertson adjourned the debate.)

SECOND READING

Second Reading--
Bill (No. M 201) intituled Children's Commission Act, PRINTED. Mr. Dix.

ADJOURNED DEBATE PRIVATE MEMBERS' MOTIONS

  3  Mr. Chouhan moved--
Be it resolved that the House condemn the BC government for disbanding the Human Rights Commission and be it further resolved that this House urge the BC government to restore and strengthen the Human Rights Commission. (Mr. Hayer adjourned the debate.)
 
25  Mr. S. Simpson moved--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to appoint a commissioner who will certify the environmental sustainability of its actions and ensure that development in this province does not compromise our ecological resources or their ability to sustain our current and future generations. (Mr. Krog adjourned the debate.)
 
28  Mr. Rustad moved--
Be it resolved that this House respects seniors and their families who, over their lifetime, have worked to impart the fruits of their labour to the next generation so that they may continue their family's legacy; and in support of that, this House opposes an inheritance tax on British Columbians. (Mr. Bloy adjourned the debate.)
 
55  Ms. McIntyre moved--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes BC's life sciences industry which is the fastest growing in Canada, and the seventh largest in North America, ensuring BC is not only a base for R&D but also for financing, and commercializing ideas, inventions and innovation. (Ms. Karagianis adjourned the debate.)
 
70  Mr. Routley moved--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC government to complete an inventory of all vacant or closed public buildings and offices for consideration for conversion to housing for low-income families, seniors, and persons living with physical and mental disabilities. (Ms. Trevena adjourned the debate.)
 
85  Mr. Evans moved--
Be it resolved that this House urges the BC Government to ask the British Columbia Utilities Commission to put aside their deliberations on the matter of the sale of Terasen Gas to Kinder Morgan for a 90 day period, to allow the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States to resolve the softwood lumber dispute. (Mr. Sather adjourned the debate.)
 
88  Mr. Puchmayr moved--
Be it resolved that this House recognize the impact of the labour dispute between Telus and the TWU on British Columbia's residents, businesses and most significantly the Telus workers and their families. (Mr. Simons adjourned the debate.)

PRIVATE MEMBERS' MOTIONS ON NOTICE

  1  Ms. Karagianis to move--
Be it resolved that this House support the BC government's goal to lead the world in sustainable environmental management by calling upon the government to amend the Social Services Tax Act in order to extend tax concessions to include two-wheeled motorized vehicles such as power-assisted bicycles and electric motorscooters.
 
  2  Mr. Wyse to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the BC government for its failure to provide adequate housing for British Columbian consumers of mental health services.
 
  4  Mr. Cubberley to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the Auditor General to review the propriety of the B.C. government's contracts with Maximus to manage MSP and Pharmacare.
 
  6  Mr. Bloy to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the enduring legacy of hope Terry Fox has left not only in Canada but also around the world.
 
  7  Mr. Black to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the continued growth and development of British Columbia's high technology sector, and encourages the continued co-operation of public and private technology interests through joint organizations such as the Premier's Technology Council.
 
  8  Mr. Mayencourt to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the success of the Cooking Fun for Families program and encourages the government to expand this program to more communities in British Columbia.
 
  9  Mr. Chudnovsky to move--
Be it resolved that this House call upon the BC government to establish a public inquiry into the sale of BC Rail.
 
10  Mr. Chudnovsky to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of keeping the BC Rail Port Division in public hands in order to ensure fair and efficient access to export markets for all BC businesses.
 
11  Mr. Hawes to move--
Be it resolved that this House commends the Fraser Health Authority for the expeditious manner in which they are building the new Abbotsford Hospital.
 
12  Mr. Hayer to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of volunteers and recognizes their help in defining priorities and values within B.C. communities.
 
13  Mr. Jarvis to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the valuable and committed work of the Vancouver Urban Search and Rescue team as well as all other search and rescue groups in the province of British Columbia.
 
14  Mr. Krog to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the BC government for its drastic and heartless cuts to victims' services, and be it further resolved that this House call on the BC government to restore this funding, including reinstating victims' assistance counselors.
 
15  Mr. Krog to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the BC government for its devastation of legal aid services in this province.
 
16  Mr. Krueger to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes that sport and recreation freshwater fishermen have a valuable economic impact in our province.
 
17  Mr. Lee to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes that it is the tremendous diversity of cultures and ethnicities that make British Columbia uniquely positioned to compete in today's global economy.
 
18  Mr. MacKay to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the federal government's decision to allow the Tulsequah Chief mine to open, providing good family-supporting jobs in communities across north western British Columbia.
 
19  Mr. Lali to move--
Be it resolved that this House support the revitalization of publicly-owned liquor stores and be it further resolved that this House condemn the clandestine privatization of publicly-owned liquor stores.
 
20  Mr. Dix to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the BC government for its continued fragmentation and bureaucratic restructuring of children's services that has created chaos and hurt services to BC children and their families.
 
21  Ms. McIntyre to move--
Be it resolved that this House encourages and supports all involved parties in the remediation of the Cheakamus River, thus increasing its future environmental benefits for fish and wildlife habitat.
 
22  Mr. Nuraney to move--
Be it resolved that this House endorses February's Speech from the Throne commitment to "explore new ways to integrate alternative health care options into our mainstream health care system" in order to allow British Columbians more individual choice and freedom in the decision on when, where and how they, as patients, seek medical treatment, medical advice and preventative care.
 
23  Ms. Polak to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports initiatives to work with professional associations and unions to help expedite the credentials process for foreign-trained professionals in BC.
 
24  Mr. Dix to move--
Be it resolved that this House support a Public Inquiry into the Air India tragedy, and be it further resolved that this House urge the BC Government to advocate for such an inquiry to the Federal Government.
 
26  Mr. S. Simpson to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to expand the mandate of the BC Utilities Commission to include consideration of environmental and community interests.
 
27  Ms. Roddick to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the value of greater provincial influence over federal fisheries management of the B.C. wild fishery to increase revenue and protect jobs.
 
29  Ms. Whittred to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognize that all food served in schools should meet accepted nutritional guidelines.
 
30  Mr. Horgan to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the use of potentially harmful herbicides on the E & N corridor.
 
31  Mr. Horgan to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC government to accelerate its planned seismic upgrade of all BC schools from fifteen years to ten years.
 
32  Mr. Fleming to move--
Be it resolved that this House call on the BC government to follow the lead of the provinces of Ontario and Manitoba and take action to regulate the payday lending industry.
 
33  Mr. Yap to move--
Be it resolved that this House encourages the provincial government to enter into more partnerships with private, public and charitable institutions to provide long term care for seniors.
 
35  Mr. Bloy to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the investments in post secondary education made by this government and the benefits to students and athletes.
 
36  Ms. Trevena to move--
Be it resolved that this House agree to rename the Inland Island Highway near Cumberland, Ginger Goodwin Way.
 
37  Mr. Bains to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC government to support hospitals and care homes throughout the province in providing culturally appropriate food to those patients and residents that require them.
 
38  Mr. Hawes to move--
Be it resolved that this House encourages the federal government to support the expansion of the Abbotsford International Airport by providing funding for runway and apron improvements as well as federally supplied and funded customs service for international flights.
 
39  Mr. Hayer to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes that transportation infrastructure such as the twinning of the Port Mann Bridge is vital to the economy of British Columbia and that the efficient flow of traffic is paramount to ensuring the success of both domestic and international commerce.
 
40  Mr. Krueger to move--
Be it resolved that this House acknowledges the importance of expanding markets in Asia to the future of producers in the Heartlands communities.
 
41  Mr. Lee to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes British Columbia's Chinese community, the positive contributions they have made towards the betterment of British Columbians and the importance for the province to further expand economic, cultural and free trade ties with China and Chinese entrepreneurs worldwide, by delivering a message of "BC Open for Business" to the 8th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention to be convened in Seoul, South Korea, October 9-12, 2005.
 
42  Mr. MacKay to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the financial burden faced by northern residents who need to travel for health care reasons, and the role government can play in helping to ease that burden.
 
43  Mr. Mayencourt to move--
Be it resolved that this House does not support obstructive political activism in our classrooms.
 
44  Ms. McIntyre to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of tackling crystal meth drug use, particularly among BC youth, before the problem worsens.
 
45  Mr. Rustad to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the important contribution -- academically, culturally and socio-economically -- made by international students attending schools, colleges and universities in British Columbia, to enriching and enabling British Columbia to become the best educated and most literate jurisdiction on the continent.
 
46  Mr. Yap to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the recent elimination of provincial income taxes for British Columbians earning less than $15,500 per year.
 
47  Mr. Bloy to move--
Be it resolved that this House acknowledges the Canadian Football League (CFL) holds a special place in Canada's heritage and national identity and proclaims the week of November 21, 2005 to November 27, 2005 as Canadian Football League (CFL) Week in the Province of British Columbia.
 
48  Mr. Hayer to move--
Be it resolved that this House honours and cherishes cultural diversity and the value it brings to communities across B.C. and particularly Surrey, where over 90 different languages are spoken.
 
49  Mr. Mayencourt to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the establishment of a teacher registry, so the names of teachers disciplined for misconduct involving emotional, physical or sexual abuse will be placed on a permanent record.
 
50  Ms. McIntyre to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the tremendous environmental and economic benefits associated with fostering the development of alternative energies.
 
51  Mr. Rustad to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the commitment to a New Relationship with First Nations that will lead to long-lasting benefits to all people in British Columbia and Canada.
 
52  Mr. Yap to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports British Columbia having the lowest personal income taxes in Canada for all lower and middle income levels.
 
53  Mr. Bloy to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the Gateway Transportation Strategy to help relieve current congestion in the Lower Mainland which costs the BC economy $1.5 billion per year.
 
54  Mr. Hayer to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of focusing on students' results in British Columbia's education system.
 
56  Mr. Rustad to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the plan to more than double the number of doctors being trained in British Columbia and to train doctors in Prince George, Victoria and Kelowna.
 
57  Mr. Hayer to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the significance of early childhood education and the importance of ensuring our children are properly prepared for the K to 12 education system in British Columbia.
 
58  Ms. McIntyre to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the hiring of an additional 13 Conservation Officers this fiscal year with a commitment to hire further Conservation Officers over the next two fiscal years.
 
59  Mr. Cubberley to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the B.C. government to direct the Provincial Health Authority to develop a bid for in-house delivery of B.C. Nurseline.
 
60  Mr. B. Simpson to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the Minister of Forests to engage the forestry community in the development of a comprehensive, province-wide forest fire management strategy that embraces the recommendations of the independent Forest Practices Board and the Association of BC Forests Professionals, and addresses the impacts of the mountain pine beetle and other forest health agents on BC's forests.
 
61  Ms. James to move--
Be it resolved that this House call on the government to halt the BC Utility Commission hearing into the sale of Terasen Gas until such time as the softwood lumber dispute with the United States is settled.
 
62  Mr. Lee to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the mutual benefits provided by trade between British Columbia's resource industries and the countries of the Asian subcontinent.
 
63  Mr. MacKay to move--
Be it resolved that this House does not support organizations that call for boycotts of products from British Columbia's resource industries.
 
64  Mr. Brar to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC government to make emergency preparedness a top priority.
 
65  Mr. Brar to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the BC government for its continued expansion of gambling.
 
66  Mr. Routley to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to protect the rights of tenants and landlords by reinstating the residential tenancy offices that have been closed since 2001.
 
67  Ms. McIntyre to move--
Be it resolved that this House supports the action being undertaken to address Crown-owned contaminated sites in BC, as exemplified by the Britannia mine clean-up which is now going forward after decades of inaction.
 
68  Mr. Nuraney to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the challenges related to homelessness and supports the efforts of various ministries and groups to promote effective solutions.
 
69  Ms. Polak to move--
Be it resolved that this House encourages initiatives to promote education program options within the K-12 Public School system.
 
71  Mr. Puchmayr to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the government for failing to make workplace health and safety a priority for British Columbia workers.
 
72  Ms. Conroy to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the BC government for its practice of separating senior couples in the medium and long-term care system.
 
73  Mr. Dix to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognize the genocide of the Armenians as a crime against humanity. Be it further resolved that this House urge the BC government to designate April 24th of every year hereafter throughout BC as a day of remembrance for the 1.5 million Armenians who fell victim to the first genocide of the 20th Century, and ask the Ministry of Education to develop appropriate curriculum materials to teach the history of the Armenian genocide in BC public schools.
 
74  Ms. Roddick to move--
Be it resolved that this House encourages all levels of government to recognize that dykes and ditches are an important part of our agriculture system and that they safeguard significant urban and agricultural areas in B.C.
 
75  Mr. Rustad to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the Mountain Pine Beetle epidemic and supports the government's continued long-term strategy to diversify and protect our forest industry and its dependent communities.
 
76  Mr. Yap to move--
Be it resolved that this House is open to exploring viable options surrounding incentives for long term care insurance.
 
77  Mr. Bloy to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes British Columbia's Korean community, the positive contributions they have made towards the betterment of all British Columbians and the importance for the province to expand economic, cultural and potential free trade ties with Korea.
 
78  Mr. Hayer to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of the contribution foreign-trained professionals make to the economy of BC and to addressing skills shortages, by ensuring that they are eligible to practice in this province without undue hindrance.
 
79  Mr. Ralston to move--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of BC's agricultural land base and, in particular, unique ALR parcels such as Barnston Island.
 
81  Ms. Thorne to move--
Be it resolved that this House condemn the historic diversion by this BC government of federal childcare dollars to other programs, and be it further resolved that this House urge the BC government to support the view of its own Child and Youth Officer that childcare is a "cornerstone for a comprehensive early childhood development strategy" and spend all federal dollars allocated to childcare on childcare.
 
83  Mr. Sather to move--
Be it resolved that this House support the international Declaration on the Principles of Parks.
 
86  Mr. Bains to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the government to take the appropriate steps to provide severance packages to sawmill workers displaced as a result of the 20% allowable annual cut take-back or as a direct result of any other BC government forest policy, from the BC Forestry Revitalization Trust Fund.
 
87  Mr. Coons to move--
Be it resolved that this House urges the BC Government to work with the Federal Government to allow immediate access to Employment Insurance funds for all those in the BC commercial fishing industry who failed to qualify this last season due to reasons beyond their control.
 
89  Mr. Coons to move--
Be it resolved that this House honour contracts with business and labour, restore free-collective bargaining, and foster collaboration and balance between workers and employers.
 
90  Mr. Coons to move--
Be it resolved that this House agree to continue the moratorium on off-shore oil and gas exploration until all comprehensive environmental risk assessments are complete, as well as full consultation with communities and First Nations whose territories are impacted.
 
91  Mr. Coons to move--
Be it resolved that this House agree to ensure that British Columbia companies have equal opportunity to bid in their own province on public projects, as well as private ones, that are funded by taxpayer's money.
 
92  Ms. Karagianis to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to petition the Federal Government of Canada to allow self-employed people to participate in the Employment Insurance Program.
 
93  Ms. Karagianis to move--
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to extend Provincial Sales Tax exemptions to all supplies and equipment required by Fire Departments to provide protective services.

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