ORDERS OF THE DAY — Continued

No. 32 — Thursday, May 26, 2011 — 1.30 p.m.

Schedule D

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ TIME

(Monday morning only)

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS (STANDING ORDER 25a)

1  Mr. Letnick —

Preventative Health Care.

2  Mr. Farnworth —

Caring for Seniors.

3  Mr. B. Simpson —

British Columbia’s Unconventional Gas Resource.

4  Mr. Macdonald —

The Forest Economy.

public bills in the hands of private members

Second Reading —

Bill (No. M 201) intituled Recall and Initiative Amendment Act, 2011, PRINTED. Ms. D. Black.

Second Reading —

Bill (No. M 202) intituled Legislative Assembly Management Committee (Public Disclosure of MLA Expenses and Accountability) Amendment Act, 2011, PRINTED. Mr. de Jong.

Second Reading —

Bill (No. M 203) intituled Cosmetic Pesticide and Carcinogen Control Act, 2011, PRINTED. Mr. Dix.

Second Reading —

Bill (No. M 204) intituled Fall Fixed Election Amendment Act, 2011, PRINTED. Mr. B. Simpson.

Second Reading —

Bill (No. M 205) intituled Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, 2011, PRINTED. Mr. Chandra Herbert.

Second Reading —

Bill (No. M 206) intituled Election Transparency Amendment Act, 2011, PRINTED. Mr. B. Simpson.

adjourned DEBATE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS’ MOTIONS

4  Mr. Fleming moved —

Be it resolved that this House urges the Government of Canada to immediately propose legislation suggested by the House of Commons to ban bulk oil tanker traffic in the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound. (Ms. Trevena adjourned the debate.)

5  Mr. Pimm moved —

Be it resolved that this House encourage the government to continue to spur innovation in renewable energy technologies and clean power generation to reduce carbon emissions and provide family supporting jobs in British Columbia. (Ms. McIntyre adjourned the debate.)

private members’ motions on notice

1  Mr. Howard to move —

Be it resolved that this House recognize the lasting legacy of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the unprecedented economic opportunity they have generated for the Province.

2  Mr. Les to move —

Be it resolved that this House support the steps government has taken to reduce the small business and corporate taxes to strengthen British Columbia’s business climate and to attract greater investment, and stimulate job creation.

3  Mr. Rustad to move —

Be it resolved that this House recognize B.C.’s strategic position as the gateway to the thriving Asia Pacific economies as we seek to build new partnerships to enhance opportunities for all sectors of British Columbia.

7  Mr. B. Simpson to move —

Be it resolved that this House recognize the need to consider the cumulative impact of the expansion of oil and gas production in the Northeast of British Columbia on public health and safety, provincial greenhouse gas emissions, landuse management, and watersheds.

8  Ms. Huntington to move —

Be it resolved that this House establish a Special Committee to examine questions and concerns related to the expansion of unconventional gas production in British Columbia and the use of hydraulic fracturing technology.

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