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ORDERS OF THE DAY — Continued
No. 92 — Tuesday, November 25, 2008 — 10 a.m.
(Monday morning only)
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 201) intituled Reservists’ Guaranteed Leave Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. Puchmayr.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 203) intituled Translink Openness Act, 2008, PRINTED. Ms. Karagianis.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 210) intituled Fair Ferries Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. Coons.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 211) intituled Utilities Commission Amendment Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. Gentner.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 212) intituled Anti SLAPP Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. Krog.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 213) intituled Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Amendment Act, 2008, PRINTED. Ms. Conroy.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 214) intituled Supervised Injection Facility Designation Act, 2008, PRINTED. Ms. Kwan.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 216) intituled Members’ Conflict of Interest Amendment Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. Horgan.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 217) intituled Victims of Crime Compensation Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. Farnworth.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 221) intituled Residential Tenancy Act Amendment Act, 2008, PRINTED. Ms. Kwan.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 223) intituled Wildlife Protection Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. S. Simpson.
Second Reading —
Bill (No. M 224) intituled Gaming Control Amendment Act, 2008, PRINTED. Mr. Lali.
63 Ms. McIntyre moved —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the tremendous lasting economic, sport, cultural and social legacies that will benefit communities across the Province of British Columbia and all of Canada from hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. (Mr. Nuraney adjourned the debate.)
1 Mr. Rustad moved —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. (Ms. Trevena adjourned the debate.)
8 Mr. Black moved —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the positive relationship between BC and the Federal Government, and support Bill C-2: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. (Mr. Hawes adjourned the debate.)
15 Mr. Jarvis moved —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the contributions of British Columbian members of Canada’s armed forces who risk their lives to bring stability to the world and security to Canada. (The Hon. C. Richmond adjourned the debate.)
26 Mr. Brar moved —
Be it resolved that this House call on the BC Government to develop a comprehensive strategy for eliminating child poverty in the province of British Columbia. (Mr. Coons adjourned the debate.)
36 Ms. Trevena moved —
Be it resolved that this House opposes the commercialization of child care in British Columbia. (Ms. Conroy adjourned the debate.)
41 Mr. Wyse moved —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the value of the ambulance service provided by the Province of BC and the importance of continued improvement to this service. (Mr. Krog adjourned the debate.)
45 Mr. Sultan moved —
Be it resolved that this House supports the Provincial Transit Plan. (Mr. S. Simpson adjourned the debate.)
46 Mr. Hawes moved —
Be it resolved that this House supports a patient-centred funding model for British Columbia’s health care system. (Ms. McIntyre adjourned the debate.)
51 Mr. Horgan moved —
That the Legislature supports a moratorium on private run of the river power projects until a comprehensive review of the social, economic and environmental impacts is completed. (Mr. Coons adjourned the debate.)
53 Mr. Hawes moved —
Be it resolved that this House support the concept of independent power projects to help achieve electricity self-sufficiency in British Columbia by 2016 through continuing to support environmentally-friendly run-of-river hydroelectric projects as it has for two decades. (Mr. Rustad adjourned the debate.)
55 Mr. Brar moved —
Be it resolved that this House supports a statement of apology by the provincial and federal governments and the establishment of a permanent memorial by the federal government for the incident of Komagata Maru that took place at the Port of Vancouver in 1914. (Mr. Horgan adjourned the debate.)
56 Ms. James moved —
Be it resolved that this House support discussion and debate of the creation of a Representative for Seniors in British Columbia. (Mr. Gentner adjourned the debate.)
58 Ms. Trevena moved —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of annual coroner’s reports on lessons learned from inquests into deaths where domestic violence is suspected. (Mr. Farnworth adjourned the debate.)
2 Mr. Rustad to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the critical role of the oil and gas sector in B.C.’s economy.
3 Mr. Rustad to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving and especially encourages young drivers to not use cell phones while driving.
4 Mr. Black to move —
Be it resolved that this House promote the StrongStart BC early learning program and the importance of early literacy skills.
5 Mr. Mayencourt to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports stronger sentences for criminals convicted of serious crime.
6 Mr. Mayencourt to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the economic importance of the wine industry in BC.
7 Mr. Mayencourt to move —
Be it resolved that this House support the government’s strategies and initiatives to improve health outcomes for individuals with mental or substance abuse disorders, their families and the communities in which they live.
9 Mr. MacKay to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the work of British Columbia’s search and rescue workers in serving the citizens of British Columbia, and encourage the billing of rescue costs to those who deliberately trespass out-of-bounds areas in British Columbia’s many parks and ski hills.
10 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.
11 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.
12 Mr. Bloy to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of adoption in the province of BC and the benefits to children and families.
13 Mr. Bloy to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports the ongoing discussions and implementation of the Campus 2020 report and recognize actions already taken by government.
14 Mr. Cantelon to move —
Be it resolved that this House acknowledge the efforts of regional and municipal governments to reduce their citizens’ collective environmental impact through curbside composting programs and be it further resolved that this House call upon other local governments to follow their example.
16 Mr. Jarvis to move —
Be it resolved that in the tradition of honouring British Columbia’s fallen soldiers from previous wars, this House encourages the BC government to create a monument honouring British Columbian soldiers who gave their life fighting the war in Afghanistan.
17 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.
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 recognizes the importance of the WelcomeBC program and supports its commitment to helping immigrants, and their families, to adapt to their new home and to acquire the language and social skills they need to find stable employment.
20 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.
21 Mr. Nuraney to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the work of South Burnaby Neighbourhood House in helping refugees and newcomers to Burnaby.
22 Mr. Nuraney to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the positive educational influence that BC’s sesquicentennial, BC150 Years, will have on our children in 2008 through commitments to literacy, history, and the arts.
23 Mr. Nuraney to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes that as we move into a global economy, innovation in advanced education becomes increasingly more important, and that this House supports the post-secondary initiatives of this Government.
24 Mr. Bennett to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the life-saving benefits Avalanche Awareness brings to the people of the Province.
25 Mr. Bennett to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the benefits that the Province will receive by doubling tourism by 2015.
27 Ms. Karagianis to move —
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to implement a pilot study using bio-diesel to fuel BC Ferries.
28 Ms. Karagianis to move —
Be it resolved that this House urge the BC Government to use bio-diesel fuel to heat all government buildings including the Legislature.
29 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.
30 Mr. Austin to move —
Be it resolved that the Final Report of the Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture tabled in the House on May 16, 2007 be adopted.
31 Mr. Wyse to move —
Be it resolved that the BC Legislative Assembly seek a posthumous exoneration from the Federal Government for each of the six Chiefs of the Tsilquot’in hanged as a result of the Chilcotin War of 1864.
32 Mr. Bains to move —
Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly call on the International Olympic Committee to include women’s ski jumping as a competitive event in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
33 Mr. Sather to move —
Be it resolved that this House request the government not to proceed with an Enhanced Drivers Licence project unless the personal information of participating drivers remains in British Columbia and until the Government of British Columbia has made available to the public a thorough assessment of the risks associated with the use of Radio Frequency Identification Technology.
40 Mr. Wyse to move —
Be it resolved that this House acknowledges that the Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) restricts provincial and especially local governments’ ability to implement policy decisions affecting issues such as the environment.
42 Mr. Hawes to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports a phase out date for the use of propane cannons on blueberry farms, while working with the industry to develop and implement alternatives that balance the needs of the blueberry industry and the rights of those living adjacent to blueberry farms.
43 Mr. Hawes to move —
Be it resolved that this House strongly encourage and support the full use of information possessed by BC Hydro and other utilities under the Safety Standards Amendment Act, 2006 to track and shut down marijuana grow operations.
44 Ms. Roddick to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports The B.C. Agriculture Plan and the vision it sets out for the future of agriculture in British Columbia.
47 Ms. Trevena to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the value of a high quality, affordable, accessible and universal child care system.
48 Mr. Hawes to move —
Be it resolved that this House urge the Federal Government to introduce mandatory Federal sentences for those found guilty of producing and distributing crystal methamphetamine and ecstasy.
50 Mr. Fraser to move —
Be it resolved that this House request the BC Government to petition the Government of Canada to adopt the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to further enjoin the Council of the Federation to support this initiative.
52 Mr. Sather to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports BC Hydro to once again pursue new energy supply from clean, publicly controlled sources.
54 Mr. Brar to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the importance of meeting the needs of the people as individuals by ending the 3-week wait for income assistance.
59 Ms. Trevena to move —
Be it resolved that this House support a strategic plan for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to domestic violence.
61 Mr. Chouhan to move —
Be it resolved that this House honour the historical voyage made by Leif Erikson, who became the first European to visit North America over 1000 years ago, and recognize the contribution of the Scandinavian peoples from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland to Canada, by declaring October 9 as Leif Erikson day in British Columbia.
64 Ms. Thorne to move —
Be it resolved, that this House recognize the importance of keeping the Riverview hospital site in public ownership for mental health purposes, for non market housing and for the protection of the heritage and ecology of this site.
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