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Ten o’clock a.m.
Prayers by Ms. Roddick.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 39) intituled Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2007.
The debate continued.
On the motion of Mr. Puchmayr, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
And then the House adjourned at 11.58 a.m.
One-thirty o’clock p.m.
The Hon. B. Penner (Minister of Environment and Minister Responsible for Water Stewardship and Sustainable Communities) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:
Lance Finch
Administrator
The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 44) intituled Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Vancouver Law Courts,
November 16, 2007.
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. Robertson, Bill (No. M 226) intituled Right to Know Act, 2007 was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
On the motion of Mr. Robertson, Bill (No. M 227) intituled Toxics Use Reduction Act, 2007 was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
Order called for “Members’ Statements.”
Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”
Ms. Kwan reserved her right to raise a matter of privilege.
Mr. Fraser presented a petition regarding smoking areas in Royal Canadian Legions.
Ms. Conroy presented a petition regarding Tree Farm Licence No. 23.
Mr. Bennett presented the First Report of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for the Third Session of the Thirty-eighth Parliament.
The Report was taken as read and received.
By leave of the House, Mr. Bennett moved that the Report be adopted.
A debate arose.
Motion agreed to.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 39) intituled Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2007.
The debate continued.
On the motion of Mr. Dix, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
And then the House adjourned at 6.30 p.m.
HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker
Wednesday, November 21
Mr. Krog to introduce a Bill intituled Smoke Free Cars Act.
Thursday, November 22
Ms. James to introduce a Bill intituled Community Care and Assisted Living Act Amendment Act, 2007.
Ms. James to introduce a Bill intituled Representative for Seniors Act, 2007.
Mr. Sather to introduce a Bill intituled An Act to Prohibit the Capture of Wild Birds of Prey.
Wednesday, November 21
81 Mr. Brar to move—
Be it resolved that this House call on the BC government to develop a comprehensive strategy to address the issue of growing poverty in the province of British Columbia.
Thursday, November 22
82 Ms. James to move—
Be it resolved that this House call on the BC government to amend the Community Care and Assisted Living Act to improve accountability and systems of care for seniors by mandating random annual inspections of community care facilities and ensuring that all inspection reports are accessible to the public through an electronic registry.
83 Ms. James to move—
Be it resolved that this House call on the BC government to create a Representative for Seniors to improve systems of care and provide support for seniors and their families in British Columbia.
84 Mr. Lali to move—
Be it resolved that this House demand the government immediately convene an emergency summit on the future of forestry in this province which will allow communities, workers and the citizens of British Columbia to, once again, have a direct say in the development of a new vision for our forests, our industry, and our communities.
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