Votes -- No. 2 -- Wednesday, February 14, 2007 -- Two o'clock p.m.

2007 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 38th Parliament

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No. 2

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Two o'clock p.m.

Prayers by Mr. Yap.

Order called for "Members' Statements."

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

Mr. Sultan presented the First Report of the Select Standing Committee on Health for the Second Session of the Thirty-eighth Parliament.

The Report was taken as read and received.

By leave of the House, Mr. Sultan moved that the Report be adopted.

A debate arose.

Motion agreed to.

Ms. Trevena presented a petition protesting cuts in childcare.

Ms. Conroy presented a petition protesting cuts in childcare.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Mr. Cantelon moved, seconded by Mr. Yap--: We, Her Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in Session assembled, beg leave to thank Your Honour for the gracious Speech which Your Honour has addressed to us at the opening of the present Session.

A debate arose.

The debate continued.

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

And then the House adjourned at 5.56 p.m.

HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker

NOTICE OF BILLS

Thursday, February 15

Ms. James to introduce a Bill intituled Parliamentary Calendar Act, 2007.

Mr. Horgan to introduce a Bill intituled Members' Conflict of Interest Amendment Act.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Thursday, February 15

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:

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.

11 Mr. Bennett to move --: Be it resolved that this House recognizes that new metal mines are necessary for the continuation of a healthy mining industry in British Columbia and that mining is an important contributor to a vibrant provincial economy.

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.

Monday, February 19

35 Ms. Kwan to move--: 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.

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