No. 25 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

One-Thirty o’clock p.m.

Prayers by Mr. Hansen.

Order called for “Members’ Statements.”

Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”

The Hon. M. de Jong (Minister of Health) rose on a matter of privilege regarding comments made by Ms. James during Oral Question Period.

Mr. Horgan made representations.

The Speaker stated that he would take the matter under advisement.

Hon. M. de Jong (Minister of Health) reserved his right to provide additional information regarding the matter of privilege.

The Hon. K. Falcon (Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier) tabled the Summary of Ministerial Accountability for Operating Expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, Revised Schedule F, September 26, 2011.

The Hon. S. Bond (Attorney General) tabled the Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia Annual Report, 2010/2011.

The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”

Bill (No. 2) intituled Flathead Watershed Area Conservation Act was committed, reported complete with amendment, and by leave, read a third time and passed.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 10) intituled Nurse Practitioners Statutes Amendment Act, 2011, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

Bill (No. 10) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

Bill (No. 9) intituled Natural Resource Compliance 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 6.57 p.m.

HON. BILL BARISOFF, Speaker

NOTICE OF BILLS

Thursday, November 3

Ms. Conroy to introduce a Bill intituled Representative for Seniors Act, 2011.

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.