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One-thirty o’clock p.m.
Prayers by Mr. D. Routley.
Order called for “Members’ Statements.”
Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”
The Hon. H. Bloy (Minister of State for Multiculturalism) made a ministerial statement regarding the proclamation of February as Black History Month.
Mr. Dix made a statement.
The Hon. I. Chong (Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development) tabled the Property Assessment Appeal Board Annual Report, 2011.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Mr. Horgan sought leave to move, on behalf of Ms. Conroy, second reading of Bill (No. M 203) intituled Representative for Seniors Act, 2011.
Leave not granted.
The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 20) intituled Auditor General for Local Government Act.
The debate continued.
On the motion of Mr. Farnworth, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
And then the House adjourned at 6.52 p.m.
HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker
Monday, February 20
29 Mr. Hawes to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports the mandatory instruction of life-saving CPR techniques for students in all B.C. high schools.
30 Mr. Les to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports the “net-zero” mandate to control spending in these uncertain economic times and ensure taxes remain low for B.C. families.
Monday, February 20
9 Ms. Kwan to ask the Hon. Minister of Children and Family Development the following questions: —
1. Can the Minister explain why she has not responded to the President of Ray-Cam Co-Operative Centre, Steve Bouchard's letter dated November 5, 2011 regarding his grave concern that the Inclusion Contract for Ray-Cam's childcare programs will be terminated on March 31, 2012?
2. Is the Minister aware that since 2004, through the Inclusion Contract or similar contracts, Ray-Cam has provided support to many high-needs children who are coping with a multiplicity of challenges including the impacts of poverty, the legacy of the residential school system, FAS and FASD, and the challenges of being new immigrants?
3. Is the Minister aware that of the 111 children involved with the Ray-Cam child care, after-school and pre-school programs, 77 are diagnosed as having special support needs?
4. Is the Minister aware that there is currently a long waiting list of 18 months to 2 years for services at Ray-Cam for their child care programs?
5. Upon termination of the Inclusion Contract at Ray-Cam, of the 77 children that currently receive support, the Ministry has only committed to providing transitional support to 9 of the children; can the Minister advise what should the 68 children and families do if the childcare programs at Ray-Cam are terminated?
6. Is the Minister concerned that the loss of childcare support for the 68 children with special needs could put at risk the employment security of the parents of the children?
7. Could the Minister advise the community why Ray-Cam's Inclusion Contract is being terminated on March 31, 2012?
8. Could the Minister advise what information or analysis did the government consider in its determination to terminate the Inclusion Contract for Ray-Cam Co-Operative Centre?
9. In the interest of openness and transparency, will the Minister table these documents to the House before the contract is terminated?
10. Will the Minister commit to meeting with representatives of the Ray-Cam Co-Operative Centre regarding their concerns in the next two weeks?
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