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Ten o’clock a.m.
Prayers by Mr. Nuraney.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Order called for “Private Members’ Statements.”
36 By leave, Ms. Trevena moved —
Be it resolved that this House opposes the commercialization of child care in British Columbia.
A debate arose.
On the motion of Ms. Conroy, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
And then the House adjourned at 11.59 a.m.
One-Thirty o’clock p.m.
Mr. Farnworth advised the House of the death of Mark Rose, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly.
The Hon. C. Richmond (Minister of Employment and Income Assistance) made a statement.
The Hon. R. Coleman (Minister of Forests and Range and Minister Responsible for Housing) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Steven L. Point
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 10) intituled Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
March 7, 2008.
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.
Order called for “Members’ Statements.”
Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”
Mr. Coons presented the following:
A petition regarding pending ferry fare increases to coastal communities; and
A petition regarding antifreeze containing ethylene glycol.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Order for Committee of Supply called.
Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply.
On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 8) intituled Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2008, a debate arose.
The debate continued.
Bill (No. 8) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.
Mr. B. Simpson reserved his right to raise a matter of privilege.
On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 9) intituled Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act, 2008, a debate arose.
The debate continued.
Bill (No. 9) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.
On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 7) intituled Local Government Statutes Amendment Act, 2008, a debate arose.
The debate continued.
Bill (No. 7) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.
On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 6) intituled Electoral Reform Referendum 2009 Act, a debate arose.
The debate continued.
Bill (No. 6) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.
Bill (No. 5) intituled Ministerial Accountability Bases Act, 2007-2008 was committed.
The motion that the Committee rise, and report Bill (No. 5) complete without amendment passed, on division.
Bill (No. 5) was reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.
Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply.
(In Committee — Section B)
Section B of Committee of Supply reported progress of the estimates of the Ministry of Transportation.
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 Small Business and Revenue.
Report to be considered at the next sitting.
Committee to sit again at the next sitting.
And then the House adjourned at 6.28 p.m.
HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker
Tuesday, March 11
Ms. Karagianis to introduce a Bill intituled First Nations Heritage Protection and Conservation Act, 2008.
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