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Ten o’clock a.m.
Prayers by Mr. Krog.
The certificate of the Chief Electoral Officer of the result of the election of two Members was read by E. George MacMinn, Q.C., Clerk of the House, as follows:
“Chief Electoral Officer,
“Elections BC
“Victoria, B.C., November 14, 2008
“Honourable Bill Barisoff
“Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
“Room 207, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4
“Dear Mr. Speaker:
“On July 15, 2008, this office received your Warrant advising of a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly resulting from the resignation of Gregor Robertson, MLA for the electoral district of Vancouver-Fairview. On September 16, 2008, a second Warrant was received after the resignation of Lorne Mayencourt, MLA for the electoral district of Vancouver-Burrard.
“On direction from the Lieutenant Governor in Council, I simultaneously issued Writs of Election for the electoral districts of Vancouver-Fairview and Vancouver-Burrard on October 1, 2008, ordering by-elections be held to fill the vacancies. The Writs specified General Voting Day to be October 29, 2008.
“The by-elections were held in accordance with the provisions of the Election Act, and the completed Writs of election have been returned to me.
“In accordance with section 147(2) of the Election Act, I hereby certify the following individuals to be elected to serve as members of the Legislative Assembly:
“Jenn McGinn for the electoral district of Vancouver-Fairview
“Spencer Herbert for the electoral district of Vancouver-Burrard
“Sincerely,
“Harry Neufeld,
“Chief Electoral Officer”
On the motion of the Hon. W. Oppal (Attorney General), it was Ordered —
That the certificate of the Chief Electoral Officer of the result of the election of the Members be entered upon the Journals of the House.
Ms. Jenn McGinn and Mr. Spencer Herbert, having taken the oath and signed the Parliamentary Roll, were introduced by Ms. James, and took their seats.
The Hon. B. Barisoff (Speaker) tabled the following documents:
Office of the Auditor General Annual Report, 2007/08 — Service Plan, 2010/11;
Auditor General 2008/2009 Report 5: Removing Private Land from Tree Farm Licences 6, 19 & 25: Protecting Public Interest?;
Auditor General 2008/2009 Report 6: Interior Health: Working to Improve Access to Surgical Services;
Auditor General 2008/2009 Report 7: Home and Community Care Services: Meeting Needs and Preparing for the Future;
Auditor General 2008/2009 Report 8: Follow-up Report: Updates on the Implementation of Recommendations from Recent Reports;
Auditor General 2008/2009 Report 9: Observations on Financial Reporting: Audit Findings Report on the 2007/2008 Summary Financial Statements;
Ombudsman Special Report No. 32: Fit to Drink: Challenges in Providing Safe Drinking Water in British Columbia;
Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report, 2007/08;
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner Annual Report, 2007-2008;
Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner Annual Report, 2007;
Office of the Representative for Children and Youth Annual Report, April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008; and
Representative for Children and Youth Issue Report: Medical Assessments in B.C.’s Youth Justice System.
The Hon. C. Hansen (Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Olympics) 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. 45) intituled Economic Incentive and Stabilization Statutes Amendment Act, 2008 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
November 20, 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.
The Hon. W. Oppal (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism) 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. 46) intituled Vancouver Foundation Amendment Act, 2008 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
November 20, 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.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
The House resumed the adjourned debate on Motion 1 recognizing the importance of the Softwood Lumber Agreement.
The debate continued.
On the motion of Ms. Trevena, 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.
Order called for “Members’ Statements.”
Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
By leave, the Hon. M. de Jong moved second reading of Bill (No. 45) intituled Economic Incentive and Stabilization Statutes Amendment Act, 2008.
Leave was not granted.
By leave, the Hon. M. de Jong moved second reading of Bill (No. 46) intituled Vancouver Foundation Amendment Act, 2008.
Leave was not granted.
Pursuant to section 33 (3) of the Constitution Act:
A declaration by the Member of the Electoral District of Vancouver-Fairview (Mr. Robertson) of his intention to resign his seat as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, effective July 15, 2008, was delivered to the Speaker.
A declaration by the Member of the Electoral District of Vancouver-Burrard (Mr. Mayencourt) of his intention to resign his seat as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, effective September 12, 2008, was delivered to the Speaker.
The following reports were received by the Office of the Clerk during adjournment:
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Advanced Education Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Agricultural Land Commission Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Agriculture and Lands Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
BC Games Society Annual Report, 2007/2008;
BC Housing Annual Report, 2007/2008;
BC Hydro Annual Report, 2008;
BC Oil and Gas Commission Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/2008;
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) Annual Report, April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008;
BC Public Service Agency Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
BC Transit Annual Report, 2007/08;
BC Transmission Corporation Annual Report, 2008;
British Columbia Arts Council Annual Report, 2007-2008;
British Columbia Innovation Council Annual Service Plan Report, Fiscal Year 2007/08;
British Columbia Lottery Corporation Annual Report, 2007/08;
British Columbia Securities Commission Annual Report, 2007/08;
Capital Project Plan — New Cancer Centre in Prince George;
Children and Family Development Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Columbia Basin Trust Annual Report, 2007/08;
Columbia Power Corporation Annual Report, 2007/08;
Community Living British Columbia Annual Report, 2007-2008;
Community Services Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Economic Development Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Education Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Employment and Income Assistance Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Environment including Environmental Assessment Office Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Finance Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
First Peoples’ Heritage, Language and Culture Council Annual Report, 2007/2008;
Forestry Innovation Investment Service Plan Annual Report, 2007/08;
Forests and Range and Minister Responsible for Housing Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Fraser Region Interim Aboriginal Authority Annual Report, 2007/08;
Government Strategic Plan Annual Report, 2007/08;
Health Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Homeowner Protection Office Annual Report, 2007-2008;
Industry Training Authority Annual Report, 2007/2008;
Knowledge Network Corporation Service Plan Annual Report, 2007-2008;
Labour and Citizens’ Services Annual Report, 2007/08;
Legal Services Society Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/2008;
Liquor Distribution Branch 2007/2008 Annual Report, 2007/2008;
Office of the Premier Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Partnerships British Columbia Annual Report, 2007/2008;
Provincial Capital Commission Annual Report, 2007/08;
Public Accounts 2007/08 and Ministerial Accountability Report, 2007/2008;
Public Safety and Solicitor General Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Quarterly Report (First Quarter April - June 2008) September 2008;
Royal BC Museum Annual Report, 2007-2008;
Small Business and Revenue and Minister Responsible for Regulatory Reform Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Summary of Ministerial Accountability for Operating Expenses for the 2008/2009 fiscal year, reflecting the June 23, 2008 government reorganization;
Summary (revised) of Ministerial Accountability for Operating Expenses for the 2008/2009 fiscal year, reflecting the June 23, 2008 government reorganization;
Tourism British Columbia Annual Report, 2007/08;
Tourism, Sport and the Arts and Minister of State for ActNow BC Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Transportation Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08;
Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project Annual Service Plan Report, 2007/08; and
Vancouver Island Aboriginal Transition Authority Annual Report, 2007-2008.
And then the House adjourned at 2.38 p.m.
HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker
Tuesday, November 25
Ms. James to introduce a Bill intituled Government Integrity Act, 2008.
Mr. Chudnovsky to introduce a Bill intituled Homelessness Act, 2008.
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