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Ten o’clock a.m.
Prayers by Mr. MacKay.
The Hon. B. Barisoff (Speaker) tabled a Joint Special Report of the Representative for Children and Youth and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer — Kids, Crime and Care — Health and Well-Being of Children in Care: Youth Justice Experiences and Outcomes, February 23, 2009.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Order called for “Private Members’ Statements.”
5 By leave, Mr. Sultan moved —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the importance of free trade — as embodied by agreements like NAFTA and TILMA — in helping our economy through the current global economic downturn.
A debate arose.
Mr. Fraser reserved his right to raise a matter of privilege.
On the motion of Mr. Les, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
And then the House adjourned at 11.55 a.m.
One-Thirty o’clock p.m.
Order called for “Members’ Statements.”
Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”
Mr. Sather presented a petition regarding the Albion Ferry.
Mr. S. Simpson presented a petition requesting amendments to the British Columbia Human Rights Code regarding gender identity.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Order for Committee of Supply called.
The House again resolved itself into Committee of Supply.
(In Committee)
22 (S). Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $186,000,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Community Development, Ministry Operations, to 31st March, 2009.
23 (S). Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $40,000,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, BC Public Service Agency, to 31st March, 2009.
The Committee rose and reported the Resolutions.
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, February 24
8 Ms. James to move —
Be it resolved that this House affirm the importance of full public disclosure regarding the costs of the Olympics and call on the BC Government to appoint the Auditor General of the Province of British Columbia as the auditor of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, with established monthly reporting commitments to the Legislative Assembly through the Public Accounts Committee.
9 Ms. Trevena to move —
Be it resolved that this House agree to apply the spirit of “Jordan’s Principle” to ensure that children will be made the first priority when it comes to health and safety needs and that jurisdictional disputes are secondary to the health and welfare of children and families on reserve.
10 Mr. B. Simpson to move —
Be it resolved that the Legislature recognize the contribution the logging, trucking and silviculture contractors make to the future viability of the forest industry in British Columbia.
11 Ms. Karagianis to move —
Be it resolved that this House urges Government to ban the use of 15 passenger vans for all schools in British Columbia.
12 Ms. Conroy to move —
Be it resolved that the BC Government work with the Federal Government to stop the extradition request of Napoleon Gomez Urrutia, president of the 280,000 member National Union of Miners and Metalworkers (Los Mineros), by the Mexican Government.
13 Mr. Farnworth to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the immediate need to work with the Federal Government to change the criminal code so that the use of Body Armour in the commission of a criminal offence is to be considered an aggravated circumstance that results in a longer criminal sentence.
14 Ms. Conroy to move —
Be it resolved that this House call on the BC Government to recognize esophageal cancer as linked to the occupation of firefighting, and immediately list primary site esophageal cancer among the occupational diseases recognized in the Firefighters’ Occupational Disease Regulation.
15 Ms. Conroy to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognize that British Columbia’s farm workers are a particularly vulnerable group of low-wage workers, and face unique challenges to their economic security as compared to other BC Workers.
16 Ms. Conroy to move —
Be it resolved that this House call on the BC Government to transfer authority for the occupational health and safety of mine workers to the jurisdiction of the Workers Compensation Act and WorkSafeBC.
17 Ms. Conroy to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the value of the recommendations of the Sullivan Mine Inquest, that mine safety should meet or exceed the standards set under the Workers Compensation Act and regulations.
18 Ms. Conroy to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the value of strengthening inspections at farm sites and restoring proactive monitoring teams such as the Agriculture Compliance Team.
19 Mr. Lali to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the immediate need to support the Ranching Industry of this province and encourages ranchers, communities and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategy for rejuvenating the struggling Ranching Industry of British Columbia.
Wednesday, February 25
20 Mr. B. Simpson to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the urgent need for immediate support and transition assistance to be provided to the logging, trucking and silviculture contractors in British Columbia.
21 Ms. McGinn to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the importance of Community Social Workers and that March be declared as Community Social Service Awareness month.
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