Thursday, November 3, 2011

Ten o’clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. van Dongen.

The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”

Bill (No. 9) intituled Natural Resource Compliance Act was again committed.

Section 1 of Bill (No. 9) passed, on division.

The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.

Bill to be considered at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 11.57 a.m.

Thursday, November 3, 2011  

One-Thirty o’clock p.m.

The Hon. N. Yamamoto (Minister of Advanced Education) 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. 18) intituled Advanced Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2011 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,

November 2, 2011.

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.

On the motion of Ms. Conroy, Bill (No. M 203) intituled Representative for Seniors Act, 2011 was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. K. Falcon (Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier) 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. 17) intituled Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2011 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,

November 2, 2011.


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. M. MacDiarmid (Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Lance Finch

Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 14) intituled Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2011 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Vancouver Law Courts,

October 31, 2011.


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.”

The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”

Bill (No. 9) intituled Natural Resource Compliance Act was again committed.

Section 2 of Bill (No. 9) passed, on division.

Section 3 of Bill (No. 9) passed, on division.

Section 4 of Bill (No. 9) passed, on division.

Section 5 of Bill (No. 9) passed, on division.

Section 6 of Bill (No. 9) passed, on division.

Bill (No. 9) was reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 13) intituled Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

On the motion of Mr. van Dongen, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.

And then the House adjourned at 5.50 p.m.  

HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker

NOTICE OF BILLS  

Monday, November 14

Mr. Letnick to introduce a Bill intituled Emergency Intervention Disclosure Act.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Monday, November 14

18  Mr. Foster to move —

Be it resolved that this House support law-abiding gun owners and support the Federal Government’s decision to repeal the federal long-gun registry.

19  Mr. Les to move —

Be it resolved that this House support the intent of the Government of Canada’s Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act, in order to keep our families protected from the actions of criminals and our children safe from sex offenders.

20  Ms. Stilwell to move —

Be it resolved that this House recognize the importance of three criteria in protecting young brains: removing a child or youth athlete from play if a concussion is suspected; ensuring the child or youth does not return to play until he or she has received medical clearance; and, providing sport-related education to athletes, coaches and parents.