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One-thirty o’clock p.m.
Prayers by Ms. Barnett.
The Hon. S. Bond (Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Judith Guichon
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 9) intituled Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2015 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
February 6, 2015.
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. T. Stone (Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Judith Guichon
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 2) intituled BC Transportation Financing Authority Transit Assets and Liabilities Act and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
February 6, 2015.
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. A. Wilkinson (Minister of Advanced Education) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Judith Guichon
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 4) intituled Chartered Professional Accountants Act and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
February 6, 2015.
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. A. Wilkinson (Minister of Advanced Education) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:
Judith Guichon
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 7) intituled Private Training Act and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
February 6, 2015.
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.”
Ms. Conroy reserved her right to raise a matter of privilege.
By leave, the Hon. M. de Jong moved —
That the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth be appointed to foster greater awareness and understanding among legislators and the public of the B.C. child welfare system, and in particular to:
1. Receive and review the annual service plan from the Representative for Children and Youth (the “Representative”) that includes a statement of goals and identifies specific objectives and performance measures that will be required to exercise the powers and perform the functions and duties of the Representative during the fiscal year;
2. Be the committee to which the Representative reports, at least annually;
3. Refer to the Representative for investigation the critical injury or death of a child;
4. Receive and consider all reports and plans transmitted by the Representative to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia; and,
5. Pursuant to section 30 (2) of the Representative for Children and Youth Act, S.B.C. 2006, c. 29, complete an assessment by April 1, 2015, of the effectiveness of section 6 (1) (b) in ensuring that the needs of children are met.
In addition to the powers previously conferred upon Select Standing Committees of the House, the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth be empowered:
a) to appoint of their number one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;
b) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following Session and during any sitting of the House;
c) to conduct consultations by any means the committee considers appropriate;
d) to adjourn from place to place as may be convenient; and
e) to retain personnel as required to assist the Committee;
and shall report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment, or at the next following Session, as the case may be; to deposit the original of its reports with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly during a period of adjournment and upon resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chair shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly.
The said Select Standing Committee is to be composed of Jane Thornthwaite (Convener), Donna Barnett, Mike Bernier, John Martin, Darryl Plecas, Moira Stilwell, Doug Donaldson, Carole James, Maurine Karagianis, and Jennifer Rice.
Motion agreed to.
By leave, the Hon. M. de Jong moved —
That a Special Committee to Review the Independent Investigations Office be appointed to examine, inquire into and make recommendations with respect to the administration and general operations of the Independent Investigations Office in accordance with section 38.13 of the Police Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 367, and in particular:
1. To conduct and conclude a review of:
a. The administration and general operations of the Independent Investigations Office; and
b. The Chief Civilian Director’s progress towards a goal of having an Independent Investigations Office that is staffed entirely with employees and Independent Investigations Office investigators who have never served as officers or members of a police or law enforcement agency.
2. To consider written and oral submissions received during the Third Session of the 40th Parliament.
3. To submit a report, including any recommendations respecting the results of the review, to the Legislative Assembly by February 25, 2015.
The Special Committee shall have the powers of a Select Standing Committee and in addition is empowered:
a) to appoint of their number one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;
b) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following Session and during any sitting of the House;
c) to adjourn from place to place as may be convenient; and
d) to retain such personnel as required to assist the Committee;
and shall report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment, or at the next following Session, as the case may be; to deposit the original of its reports with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly during a period of adjournment and upon resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chair shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly.
The said Special Committee is to be composed of Mike Morris (Convener), Doug Bing, Scott Hamilton, Darryl Plecas, Jackie Tegart, Spencer Chandra Herbert, Scott Fraser, and Jane Jae Kyung Shin.
Motion agreed to.
Ms. Tegart presented the First Report of the Special Committee on Local Elections Expense Limits for the Third Session of the Fortieth Parliament, December 2014.
The Report was taken as read and received.
By leave, Ms. Tegart moved that the Report be adopted.
A debate arose.
Motion agreed to.
Mr. Ashton presented the Second Report of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services: Annual Review of the Budgets of the Statutory Offices for the Third Session of the Fortieth Parliament, December 2014.
The Report was taken as read and received.
By leave, Mr. Ashton moved that the Report be adopted.
A debate arose.
Motion agreed to.
The Hon. B. Bennett (Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review) made a personal statement.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Mr. Hunt moved, seconded by Mr. Morris —
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.
A debate arose.
The debate continued.
On the motion of Mr. Fraser, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
And then the House adjourned at 6.57 p.m.
HON. LINDA REID, Speaker
Thursday, February 12
Mr. Holman to introduce a Bill intituled Members’ Conflict of Interest Amendment Act, 2015.
Mr. Holman to introduce a Bill intituled Parliamentary Calendar Act, 2015.
Mr. Holman to introduce a Bill intituled Legislative Standing Committee Reform Act, 2015.
Mr. Holman to introduce a Bill intituled Fixed Fall Election Amendment Act, 2015.
Mr. Holman to introduce a Bill intituled Campaign Finance Reform Act, 2015.
Mr. Holman to introduce a Bill intituled Youth Voter Registration Act, 2015.
Mr. Simpson to introduce a Bill intituled Whistleblower Protection Act, 2015.
Mr. Farnworth to introduce a Bill intituled Fairness in Financing Local Government Elections Act, 2015.
Mr. Krog to introduce a Bill intituled Lobbyist Registry Reform Act, 2015.
Monday, February 16
Ms. Shin to introduce a Bill intituled Electronic Petitions Act, 2015.
Mr. D. Routley to introduce a Bill intituled Open Government Act, 2015.
Mr. D. Routley to introduce a Bill intituled Document Disposal Act, 2015.
Ms. Darcy to introduce a Bill intituled Tobacco Control Amendment Act, 2015.
Ms. Mungall to introduce a Bill intituled Poverty Reduction and Economic Inclusion Act, 2015.
Thursday, February 12
1 The Hon. M. de Jong to move —
That the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia be amended as follows for the duration of the Fourth Session of the Fortieth Parliament, which commenced on February 10, 2015:
1. Standing Order 25 be deleted and the following substituted:
The daily routine business of the House shall be as follows:
Prayers (morning or afternoon sittings)
Introduction of Bills
Statements (Standing Order 25b) (afternoon sittings: Monday and Wednesday; morning sittings: Tuesday and Thursday)
Oral question period (30 minutes, afternoon sittings: Monday and Wednesday; 30 minutes, morning sittings: Tuesday and Thursday)
Presenting Petitions
Reading and Receiving Petitions
Presenting Reports by Committees
Motions on Notice
Written Questions on Notice
Proposed Amendments on Notice
Orders of the Day.
The order of business for consideration of the House day by day, after the above routine, shall, unless otherwise ordered, be as follows:
Monday
10 a.m. to 12 noon
(Private Members’ Time)
Private Members’ Statements (10 a.m.)
Public Bills in the hands of Private Members
Private Members’ Motions
Private Bills
Public Bills and Orders and Government Motions on Notice
No division, on Orders of the Day, will be taken in the House or in Committee of the Whole during Private Members’ Time, but where a division is requested, it will be deferred until thirty minutes prior to the ordinary time fixed for adjournment of the House on the Monday, unless otherwise ordered.
Monday (afternoon), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
(Government Days)
Throne Speech Debate
Budget Debate including Committee of Supply
Public Bills and Orders and Government Motions on Notice
Private Bills
Public Bills in the hands of Private Members
Adjourned debate on other motions
2. Standing Order 47a be deleted and the following substituted:
There shall be a 30 minute Oral Question Period at the opening of each afternoon sitting on Monday and Wednesday and at the opening of each morning sitting on Tuesday and Thursday, which shall be subject to the following rules:
(a) only questions that are urgent and important shall be permitted;
(b) questions and answers shall be brief and precise, and stated without argument or opinion;
(c) supplementary questions may be permitted at the discretion of the Speaker. There shall be no supplementary question to a question taken on notice;
(d) debate shall not be permitted;
(e) points of order arising during Oral Question Period may, at the discretion of the Speaker, be deferred until Question Period has been completed;
(f) Oral Question Period shall not take place on the day of the Speech from the Throne.
2 Ms. Robinson to move in amendment, seconded by Mr. Macdonald —
Be it resolved 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:
“and that the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia regrets that the families in the province have seen their wages fall as they pay more for their basic services, while the government gives a break to the highest two per cent of income earners; regrets that the government has failed to meet its commitment that all British Columbians will have access to a general practitioner by 2015; regrets that seniors still do not have flexible options for home care or assisted living; regrets that young people in the province face uncertain job prospects as the government has bet on one sector rather than working with businesses and workers across B.C. to reach their potential; and regrets that the government will not fulfill its commitment for at least one LNG pipeline and terminal online in B.C. by 2015.”
Monday, February 16
3 Mr. Chandra Herbert to move —
Be it resolved that this House call on the B.C. government to immediately withdraw from the National Energy Board’s review of the Kinder Morgan pipeline and tanker project, and establish a rigorous made-in-B.C. environmental assessment process so that British Columbians, municipalities, and First Nations can fully participate, and finally get the fulsome answers on oil spill response, emergency planning, financial implications, climate change and other areas that they deserve.
4 Mr. Martin to move —
Be it resolved that this House continue to work towards responsible and affordable long-term labour peace for the benefit of all British Columbians.
5 Ms. Tegart to move —
Be it resolved that this House supports securing non-treaty benefit agreements with First Nations.
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