ORDERS OF THE DAYContinued
No. 24 — Thursday, March 8, 2007 — 1.30 p.m.

Schedule D

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ TIME

(Monday morning only)


PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS (STANDING ORDER 25a)

1  Mr. Bloy

The Evergreen Line.

2  Mr. Simons

Land Use Planning.

3  Ms. McIntyre

The Importance of Arts and Culture.

4  Mr. Fleming

Housing Affordability Indexation.


PUBLIC BILLS IN THE HANDS OF PRIVATE MEMBERS

SECOND READING

Second Reading—

Bill (No. M 201) intituled Retail Petroleum Consumer Protection Act, 2007, PRINTED. Mr. Horgan.

Second Reading—

Bill (No. M 202) intituled Promotion of Safe Antifreeze Act, 2007, NOT PRINTED. Mr. Fraser.


ADJOURNED DEBATE PRIVATE MEMBERS’ MOTIONS

35  Ms. Kwan moved—

Be it resolved that this House calls on the new Auditor General to monitor the rate of Single Room Accommodation loss as a part of the Auditor General’s Office’s evaluation of the Olympics. (Mr. Mayencourt adjourned the debate.)


PRIVATE MEMBERS’ MOTIONS ON NOTICE

1  Ms. James to move—

Be it resolved that this House unanimously urge the Government of Canada to affirm its support for the spirit and intent of the Kyoto Protocol and implement a fair and equitable national program of greenhouse gas emission reductions, carbon crediting and other mechanisms by which Canada will meet its obligations under the protocol.

2  Mr. Black to move—

Be it resolved that this House develop legislation to provide job security for reservists who volunteer for active duty or training.

3  Ms. James to move—

Be it resolved that this House urge the Government of British Columbia to recognize the critical importance of taking a leadership role on climate change immediately by introducing legislation to cap total greenhouse gas emissions in BC at 2007 levels, with targeted reductions in total provincial greenhouse gas emissions in subsequent years.

4  Mr. Rustad to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes the vital role of independent power producers in our goal of becoming energy self sufficient and our goal of producing more electricity in an environmentally friendly manner.

5  Mr. Fleming to move—

Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly urge the federal government to immediately implement a national strategy to reduce the use and availability of crystal meth and other addictive substances, and that the province of BC requests the federal government to include the following in a strategy:

(a) an increase in the number of Health Canada Inspectors to stop bulk shipments of crystal meth precursor chemicals, and

(b) the institution of a ban on the importation of ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine, except for licensed pharmaceutical companies (the onus of proof must be on the applicant before an importation licence is issued), and

(c) That the province of BC demand special multi-year co-funding to implement immediate improvements in treatment for those suffering addiction to crystal meth, including:

(i) Addictions treatment programs specifically for youth 13-25 following best practices;

(ii) Centres capable of providing extended treatment, following the continuum of care model;

(iii) A treatment system prepared to meet current and future demands;

(iv) Immediate detox and safe houses for risk individuals waiting to get into treatment centres;

(v) Support for improved access to Family Counseling;

(vi) Support for improved access to emergency and psychiatric emergency services.

6  Ms. Whittred to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognize and support parents as volunteers in our public school system.

7  Mr. Puchmayr to move—

Be it resolved that this House directs the Government to audit all WorkSafe regulatory changes including the number and frequency of inspections and trends related to regulatory compliance further to the special Forestry Coroners inquest into the death of faller Ted Gramlich which made numerous recommendations directed towards the Ministry of Labour, WorkSafeBC, and the BC Forest Safety Council.

8  Mr. Yap to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes and commends community restorative justice programs for the important role they play in many BC communities.

9  Mr. Yap to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes the valuable contribution that immigrant workers make to our provincial economy and that the BC government seek ways to remove barriers and encourage immigrants to come to BC and relieve the labour shortage.

10  Mr. Bennett to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes that hunting is a reasonable, scientifically-based method for managing wildlife in British Columbia and that resident hunters make a significant contribution to conservation in BC.

12  Mr. Black to move—

Be it resolved that this House fully support and acknowledge the ability of workers in British Columbia and Alberta to work in either province as identified under the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement.

13  Mr. Black to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognize the significant contribution of both time and energy by volunteer athletic coaches within communities throughout British Columbia.

14  Mr. Bloy to move—

Be it resolved that this House adopt a new model of the student unions within post-secondary institutions that would allow for the members of the student body to volunteer their involvement within the union and subsequently, the fees associated with the student union.

15  Mr. Bloy to move—

Be it resolved that this House urge the BC government to create more bicycle lanes, specifically in the Burnaby and Coquitlam districts.

16  Mr. Hawes to move—

Be it resolved that this House urge the Federal Government to speed up the approval of permits for gravel extraction on the Fraser River to protect the Fraser Valley from the risk of flooding.

17  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.

18  Mr. Hayer to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of the fight against terrorism, and supports the need to hold terrorists and/or their supporting organizations responsible through both the criminal and civil courts.

19  Mr. Hayer to move—

Be it resolved that this House supports the need for extension of the validity of Canadian passports from five years to 10 years.

20  Mr. Jarvis to move—

Be it resolved that in the tradition of honouring British Columbia’s fallen soldiers from previous wars, the BC government will create a monument honouring British Columbia’s soldiers who have been killed in the war in Afghanistan.

21  Mr. Lee to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes the enormous trade and economic opportunities British Columbia has due to its position as Canada’s Pacific Gateway.

22  Mr. Lee to move—

Be it resolved that this House supports the continued reduction of our debt as measured by our debt to GDP ratio.

23  Mr. Mayencourt to move—

Be it resolved that this House urge the BC government to enact legislation to ensure that regulated professions and individuals applying for registration by regulated professions are governed by registration practices that are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.

24  Mr. Mayencourt to move—

Be it resolved that this House commit to the prevention of child exploitation in British Columbia.

25  Ms. McIntyre to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes the tremendous environmental and economic benefits associated with fostering the development of alternative energy technologies.

26  Mr. Nuraney to move—

Be it resolved that this House support initiatives taken by this government to support literacy at all levels.

27  Ms. Polak to move—

Be it resolved that this House support a ban on the use of in-store “power wall” style tobacco advertising in British Columbia.

28  Ms. Polak to move—

Be it resolved that this House supports the seizure of vehicles used in the act of solicitation for prostitution.

29  Ms. Polak to move—

Be it resolved that this House encourages the participation of all British Columbians in celebrating BC2008 and, in particular, recognizes the contributions of First Nations and all immigrants in building BC over the past 150 years into a province we are all proud of today.

30  Ms. Roddick to move—

Be it resolved that this House support an emergency response plan to ensure the Fraser Valley is prepared in the event of flooding.

31  Mr. Rustad to move—

Be it resolved that this House supports pipeline projects such as the Enbridge pipeline once they have undergone and met the requirements of an environmental assessment.

32  Mr. Rustad to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes the vital importance of privately owned and operated key industries in British Columbia, including, but not exclusive to, the energy, mining, transportation, communications and manufacturing sectors.

33  Mr. Yap to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognize February 7, 2008 as Safer Internet Day as part of ongoing efforts to combat internet crimes against children.

34  Mr. Yap to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of creating a competitive tax climate in the province in order to create a vibrant and sustainable economy that benefits all British Columbians.

36  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.

37  Mr. MacKay to move—

Be it resolved that this House recognizes that private property rights are the essential foundation of a free, democratic society and the foundation of a strong, sustainable economy.

38  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.

39  Ms. Thorne to move—

Be it resolved that this House instruct the Government to act quickly to impose restrictions on mass evictions of apartment blocks, by introducing amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act to provide that:

(a) Mass evictions for renovations can not be issued for the months of November, December, January and February.

(b) Mass eviction notices will be deemed invalid until renovation permits are in place if required.

(c) Mass evictions of rental holdings will require a 90 day notice.

(d) An expedited arbitration will be concluded with a decision being rendered no later than 60 days prior to the eviction date.

(e) That the filing fees for the hearing be charged to the landlord and not the tenants.

(f) That every reasonable attempt to mitigate the social impact of these evictions be attempted by the building owner.

41  Ms. Karagianis to move—

Be it resolved that this House urges Government to consult with First Nations communities to establish protection protocols for artifacts, middens, and sacred sites for all communities in British Columbia; and a program to assist in protection, conservation and stewardship of significant First Nations heritage sites.

42  Ms. Karagianis to move—

Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to petition the Federal Government of Canada to extend Employment Insurance Benefits to self-employed individuals

44  Mr. Chudnovsky to move—

Be it resolved that this House calls on the Government to improve substantially the system of road maintenance in British Columbia.

45  Mr. Wyse to move—

Be it resolved that this House demand the Minister of Health provide the necessary resources required to provide the level of ambulance service determined by the Ministry of Health for each ambulance station in British Columbia.