Orders - No. 4 - Friday, March 20, 1992

1992 Legislative Session: 1st Session, 35th Parliament

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No. 4

ORDERS OF THE DAY

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Friday, March 20, 1992

10 a.m.

ROUTINE BUSINESS

PRAYERS

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

ORAL QUESTION PERIOD

(15 minutes, afternoon sittings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and, subject to Standing Order 47B, Friday morning)

PRESENTING PETITIONS

READING AND RECEIVING PETITIONS

PRESENTING REPORTS

MOTIONS ON NOTICE

1 Mr. Dosanjh to move--: Be it resolved that this House calls on the Government of Canada to expeditiously provide a reasonable redress for the injustice of the Chinese Head Tax, an issue of concern to all Canadians, and the Chinese Canadians in particular. The said redress must be provided and agreed upon in consultations with the Chinese Canadian Community.

2 Mr. Evans to move--: Be it resolved that this House, mindful that the cold war is winding down and that low level military flights represent a threat to the rights of aboriginal peoples and the environment, urges the Government of Canada to cease all low level military flights over British Columbia.

3 Mr. Garden to move--: Be it resolved that the Government of Canada be advised that this House opposes nuclear submarines using Dixon Entrance.

4 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature honours the desire expressed by 81% of all voters' valid ballots in the 1991 general election to implement the voters' right to recall a Member of the Legislative Assembly by introducing and passing appropriate legislation during the first Session of the Thirty-fifth Parliament.

5 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature honours the desire expressed by 83% of all voters' valid ballots in the 1991 general election to implement voter-sponsored initiatives by introducing and passing appropriate legislation during the first Session of the Thirty-fifth Parliament.

6 Mr. Schreck to move--: Be it resolved that this House, mindful of the 15 per cent reductions in federal commitment to housing programs in each of the last two years and the reductions announced in the recent budget, calls on the Prime Minister of Canada to convene a conference composed of the federal and provincial housing ministers to discuss the consequences of this action.

7 Mr. Beattie to move--: Be it resolved that this House communicates to the Government of Canada that it sees the closure of small post offices across Canada as seriously undermining the economic and social well-being of rural communities, placing hardships on seniors and physically disabled residents and threatening thousands of rural jobs, many of them currently held by women; and further, that this Assembly urges the Federal Government to ensure that rural post offices continue to be federally owned and operated institutions maintaining a permanent presence in Canadian towns and villages.

8 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognizes the "Rendezvous '92" celebration of the 50th anniversary of the construction of the world famous Alaska Highway.

9 Ms. O'Neill to move--: Be it resolved that this House condemns the Government of Canada for cancelling the co-operative housing program and announcing plans to cut by over half its participation in social housing programs.

10 Mr. De Jong to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature urges the Cabinet to respect the wishes of communities in their decisions regarding the establishment of properly regulated golf courses on agricultural land.

11 Mr. Jackson to move--: Be it resolved that this House, mindful of the weak economy in the North Thompson-Kamloops region and this government's support for "bottom-up" economic planning, calls upon the Minister of Economic Development to give priority to consulting Regional Advisory Committees on the delivery of regional development programs, so that this region can develop an integrated jobs plan that has broad community support.

12 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognizes the need to upgrade Highway 16 to provide for adequate safety.

13 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature makes every effort to preserve the attractive labour record that British Columbia has enjoyed since 1988.

14 Mr. De Jong to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature urges the Government to work expeditiously toward establishing a university in the Fraser Valley.

15 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature supports the continuation of the Supplementary Home Owner Grant which is an important tax relief measure for hundreds of thousands of British Columbia households.

16 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature congratulates all provincial police departments and police officers who participate in the highly successful CounterAttack program designed to eradicate drinking and driving.

17 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature condemns the continuation of the 14.48% import duty on exports of softwood lumber to the United States.

18 Mr. Weisgerber to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature endorses the concept of a "Triple-E" Senate: Equal, elected and effective.

19 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognizes the importance of an efficient and well-maintained transportation infrastructure to the economy of all regions of this Province.

20 Mr. Fox to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recognizes the Vanderhoof International Air Show, the largest camp-in air show in Canada, in its fourteenth year.

21 Mr. Neufeld to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature recommends that the Adoption Registry fee for service be waived in cases where the Registry is unsuccessful in identifying the intended individual.

22 Mr. Hanson to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature congratulates and recognize the importance of volunteers in community cultural activities.

23 Mr. Neufeld to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature condemns the imposition of a provincial sales tax on restaurant meals.

24 Mr. De Jong to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature congratulates the District of Matsqui on its 100th Anniversary.

25 Mr. De Jong to move--: Be it resolved that the Government Services Ministry continues the work of the previous government in developing innovative methods of reusing, reducing and recycling products in government.

26 The Hon. T. Perry to move--: Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia declares British Columbia a nuclear weapons free zone.

27 Ms. Reid to move--: Be it resolved that the Legislature calls on the Government to affirm its commitment to community-based care for seniors by maintaining funding for wellness centres in the Greater Victoria area.

28 Mr. Mitchell to move--: Be it resolved that the Legislature affirms the importance of the University of Northern British Columbia as a provincial educational resource with special responsibilities to serve the residents of northern communities.

29 Mr. Tanner to move--: Be it resolved that the Legislature stands firm against any new taxes imposed on the tourist operators of this Province.

30 Mr. Farrell-Collins to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature calls upon the minister responsible to establish an independent body to set and review rates for ICBC.

31 Mr. Jarvis to move--: Be it resolved that the Provincial Government immediately initiate a public hearing process involving all stakeholders regarding the proposed Apex Alpine garnet mine, with the intent of issuing a decision on the future of the mine as soon as possible.

32 Mr. Dalton to move--: Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly supports changes to the Ministry of Education's fiscal framework, which would automatically allow for increases in the rate of inflation according to the British Columbia Provincial Price Index.

33 Mr. Symons to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature calls upon the Government of Canada to ensure that the lighthouses in this Province be maintained as staffed stations wherever possible.

34 Mr. Chisholm to move--: Be it resolved that the Legislature calls upon the Government of British Columbia to release all cabinet documents regarding the Agricultural Land Commission Golf Moratorium Review so as to end any suspicion of political interference.

35 Mr. Hurd to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislature regrets the Government's decision to significantly raise camping rates for seniors in British Columbia and will move immediately to rescind this increase.

36 Mr. Cowie to move--: Be it resolved that the House calls on the Government to begin negotiations with municipalities and developers, to begin the necessary negotiations to replace the units of social housing lost through the elimination of the Co-operative Housing Program.

37 Ms. Stephens to move--: Be it resolved that the House agrees with the chairman of the B.C. Forest Resources Commission's observation about the existence of two economies in the Province that "without basic industry employment, most of our small communities would disappear."

38 Ms. Tyabji, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to move--: That the motion "We, Her Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in Session assembled, beg leave to thank Your Honour for the gracious Speech which Your Honour has addressed to us at the opening of the present Session", be amended by adding the following: ", but this Assembly regrets that after five months of inaction, the Government has failed to address the pressing need to deal with the deteriorating provincial economy, and, in particular, the increasing vulnerability of resource-dependent communities in British Columbia; and furthermore, regrets that the Speech from the Throne provides only a reiteration of empty election promises, rather than a sorely-needed vision of hope and optimism for the future of our Province and our Country."

39 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs co-ordinate a meeting of the All-party Standing Committees on Constitutional Affairs of all the provincial legislatures in order to expand communication and seek consensus on amendments to the Constitution of Canada.

40 Mr. Wilson to move--: Be it resolved that the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs commence discussion with the Federal Government and the aboriginal people of Canada with the view to repealing the Indian Act, an Act based upon outdated principles, unacceptable to modern Canadian society.

41 Mr. Dalton to move--: Be it resolved that this Legislative Assembly supports changes to all legislation necessary to prevent convicted sexual offenders from teaching in our elementary and secondary school system.

42 Mr. K. Jones to move--: Be it resolved that the Legislature regrets the withdrawal by the Minister of Government Services of the "break-open" lottery program utilized by community groups as a means of meeting community needs and urges the Government, within the six-month compensation period, to re-establish the program to provide direct flow-through of funds through the Ministry.

WRITTEN QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

1 Mr. Wilson to ask the Hon. the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

2 Mr. Mitchell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

3 Mr. Chisholm to ask the Hon. the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

4 Mr. Warnke to ask the Hon. the Attorney General the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Attorney General between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992.

5 Ms. Stephens to ask the Hon. the Minister of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Economic Development, Small Business and Trade between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

6 Mr. Dalton to ask the Hon. the Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism and Human Rights the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Education between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

7 Mr. Jarvis to ask the Hon. the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

8 Mr. Gingell to ask the Hon. the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

9 Mr. Hurd to ask the Hon. the Minister of Forests the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Forests between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

10 Mr. K. Jones to ask the Hon. the Minister of Government Services the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Government Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

11 Ms. Reid to ask the Hon. the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Health between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

12 Mr. Farrell-Collins to ask the Hon. the Minister of Labour and Consumer Services and Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

13 Mr. Cowie to ask the Hon. the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

14 Ms. Anderson to ask the Hon. the Minister of Social Services the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Social Services between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

15 Mr. Tanner to ask the Hon. the Minister of Tourism and Minister Responsible for Culture the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Tourism between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

16 Mr. Symons to ask the Hon. the Minister of Transportation and Highways the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

17 Ms. Reid to ask the Hon. the Minister of Women's Equality the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Women's Equality between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

18 Ms. Tyabji to ask the Hon. the Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks the following questions:: 1. What is the total number of consultants and/or contractors hired on contract by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 2. What are the names of the consultants and/or contractors hired by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 3. What is the length of the contract, the remuneration and fee schedule of each consultant and/or contractor hired by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 4. What are the qualifications, including resumes, of each consultant and/or contractor and/or principals in consulting companies awarded contracts by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 5. What was the tendering process for each of the contracts let by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?; 6. What are the names of the consultants and/or companies considered for, but not awarded, contracts between November 5, 1991 and March 16, 1992?

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ON NOTICE

38 Ms. Tyabji, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to move--: That the motion "We, Her Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in Session assembled, beg leave to thank Your Honour for the gracious Speech which Your Honour has addressed to us at the opening of the present Session", be amended by adding the following: ", but this Assembly regrets that after five months of inaction, the Government has failed to address the pressing need to deal with the deteriorating provincial economy, and, in particular, the increasing vulnerability of resource-dependent communities in British Columbia; and furthermore, regrets that the Speech from the Throne provides only a reiteration of empty election promises, rather than a sorely-needed vision of hope and optimism for the future of our Province and our Country."

ORDERS OF THE DAY

THRONE SPEECH DEBATE

(Mr. Anderson adjourned the debate.)

BUDGET DEBATE (INCLUDING COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY)

URGENT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

(Friday only)

PUBLIC BILLS AND ORDERS AND GOVERNMENT MOTIONS ON NOTICE

SECOND READING

Second Reading--: Bill (No. 1) intituled An Act to Ensure the Supremacy of Parliament, PRINTED. Hon. Attorney General.

PRIVATE BILLS

PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS

(Friday only)

1 Mr. Hartley --: Transportation.

2 Mr. Tanner --: The importance of improvements to the Island Highway for the safety of the motoring public and the tourism industry.

3 Mr. K. Jones --: The impact of the government's decision to redirect revenues from breakopen lottery tickets away from community groups.

4 Mr. Jackson --: Forestry.

PUBLIC BILLS IN THE HANDS OF PRIVATE MEMBERS

SECOND READING

Second Reading--: Bill (No. M 201) intituled An Act to Elect the Speaker by Closed Ballot, NOT PRINTED. Mr. Mitchell.

ADJOURNED DEBATE ON OTHER MOTIONS

IAN M. HORNE, Q.C.
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

Subcommittee A will meet from 1 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, March 20, in the Fairmont Room, Newland Golf Club, Langley, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

Subcommittee B will meet from 1 o'clock p.m. to 8 o'clock p.m. on Friday, March 20, in the Campbell Room, Poco Motor Inn, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

J. MacPhail, Co-chair
D. Lovick, Co-chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

The committee will meet from 10 o'clock a.m. to 5 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, March 21, in the Waddington Room, Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

J. MacPhail, Co-chair
D. Lovick, Co-chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

The committee will meet from 12 o'clock noon to 9 o'clock p.m. on Monday, March 23, in the Saanich Room, Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, B.C.
Business: Public meeting.

J. MacPhail, Co-chair
D. Lovick, Co-chair

SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF SELECTION

The committee will meet at 10.15 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in the Douglas Fir Room (Room 224).
Business: Organization.

G. Clark, Convener

SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO APPOINT AN OMBUDSMAN

The committee will meet at 2.45 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in the Douglas Fir Room (Room 224).
Business: Organization.

J. Pullinger, Convener

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