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Ten o’clock a.m.
Prayers by Mr. Krog.
Mr. Howard presented the First Report of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services: Report on the Budget 2012 Consultations for the Fourth Session of the Thirty-ninth Parliament.
The Report was read and received.
By leave of the House, Mr. Howard moved that the Report be adopted.
A debate arose.
Motion agreed to, on division.
The Hon. H. Bloy (Minister of State for Multiculturalism) made a ministerial statement regarding Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia.
Ms. Elmore made a statement.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 7) intituled Regulatory Reporting Act.
The debate continued.
On the motion of Ms. Karagianis, 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.
Mr. D. Routley advised the House of the death of Barbara Wallace, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly.
The Hon. B. Barisoff (Speaker) tabled the following documents:
Representative for Children and Youth Service Plan, 2012/13 to 2014/15; and,
Elections BC Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the 2011 HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) Referendum, June 13 – August 26, 2011.
On the motion of Ms. Thorne, Bill (No. Pr 401) intituled Gospel Riders Motorcycle Ministries (Corporate Restoration) Act, 2011 was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered referred to the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills.
Order called for “Members’ Statements.”
Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”
Mr. Hansen presented the Report of the Special Committee to Appoint a Representative for Children and Youth for the Fourth Session of the Thirty-ninth Parliament.
The Report was taken as read and received.
By leave of the House, Mr. Hansen moved that the Report be adopted.
Motion agreed to.
By leave, Mr. Hansen moved —
That this House recommend to His Honour the Lieutenant Governor the appointment of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond as a statutory officer of the Legislature, to exercise the powers and duties assigned to the Representative for Children and Youth for the province of British Columbia pursuant to the Representative for Children and Youth Act (SBC 2006 c. 29).
A debate arose.
Motion agreed to.
Mr. B. Routley presented a petition regarding the DriveABLE program.
The Hon. R. Coleman presented the First Report of the Special Committee of Selection, which read as follows:
First Report
Douglas Fir Committee Room,
Parliament Buildings,
November 14, 2011
Mr. Speaker:
The Special Committee of Selection appointed on October 3, 2011 to prepare and report lists of members to compose the Committees of this House reports that the following is the list of members to compose the Select Standing Committees for the present Session:
Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs — Murray Coell (Convener), Donna Barnett, Ron Cantelon, Marc Dalton, Kevin Krueger, Pat Pimm, Scott Fraser, Harry Lali, Doug Routley and Claire Trevena.
Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations — John Rustad (Convener), Donna Barnett, Colin Hansen, Kevin Krueger, John Slater, Ralph Sultan, Harry Bains, Gary Coons, Kathy Corrigan and Bob Simpson.
Select Standing Committee on Education — Gordon Hogg (Convener), Marc Dalton, Eric Foster, Norm Letnick, John Rustad, Jane Thornthwaite, Robin Austin, Michelle Mungall, Carole James and Diane Thorne.
Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives — Dave Hayer (Convener), Eric Foster, Douglas Horne, Richard Lee, Ben Stewart, Jane Thornthwaite, John Horgan, Rob Fleming, Maurine Karagianis and Shane Simpson.
Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills — Barry Penner (Convener), Donna Barnett, Murray Coell, Randy Hawes, John Les, Norm Letnick, Jagrup Brar, Mike Farnworth, Jenny Kwan and Harry Lali.
Hon. Rich Coleman, MLA,
Chair and Government House Leader
The Report was taken as read and received.
By leave of the House, the Hon. R. Coleman moved that the Report be adopted.
Motion agreed to.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Bill (No. 13) intituled Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act was committed.
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 6.25 p.m.
HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker
Thursday, November 17
Mr. Rustad to introduce a Bill intituled Recall and Initiative Amendment Act, 2011.
Ms. Stilwell to introduce a Bill intituled Concussions in Youth Sport Safety Act.
Wednesday, November 16
21 Ms. Popham to move —
Be it resolved that this House urges the Government to establish a provincial seed bank.
22 Ms. Popham to move —
Be it resolved that this House urges the Government to track GMO seed crops in British Columbia.
Thursday, November 17
23 Mr. Brar to move —
Be it resolved that this House views it as advisable to fast-track the elimination of the HST and re-implement the GST/PST system in order to bring economic stability to the province and assist small businesses in creating jobs in British Columbia.
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