2006 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 38th Parliament


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Nos. 33 and 34

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia


Monday, March 27, 2006


Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. Brar.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Order called for "Private Members' Statements."

 
57 By leave, Ms. Whittred moved--
Be it resolved that this House encourages the government to end the practice of mandatory retirement.

The debate continued.

On the motion of Mr. Yap, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.

And then the House adjourned at 11.55 a.m.


Monday, March 27, 2006

Two o'clock p.m.

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

F. Allen Melvin
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 17) intituled Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Victoria Law Courts,
March 27, 2006.


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. W. Oppal (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

Iona Campagnolo
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 19) intituled Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
March 26, 2006.


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. C. Taylor (Minister of Finance) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

Iona Campagnolo
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 18) intituled Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
March 26, 2006.


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.

On the motion of Mr. Hayer, Bill (No. Pr 402) intituled Christ for the Nations Bible College Act was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered referred to the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills.

Order called for "Members' Statements."

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A and Section B of Committee of Supply.

The Committee recessed until 6.45 p.m.

(In Committee -- Section B)

25. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $1,369,415,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance, Ministry Operations, to 31st March, 2007.


Section B of Committee of Supply reported the Resolution and completion of the estimates of the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance.

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 of the estimates of the Ministry of Education.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 8.46 p.m.

BILL BARISOFF, Speaker


NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Wednesday, March 29

 
59  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.

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