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Ten o’clock a.m.
Prayers by Mr. Krog.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Order called for “Private Members’ Statements.”
21 By leave, Mr. Eby moved —
Be it resolved that this House support the creation of an affordable housing plan for British Columbia to ensure housing affordability for first-time home buyers and renters, secure the housing of those at risk of homelessness, and eliminate homelessness in our communities.
A debate arose.
The debate continued.
On the motion of Mr. Fleming the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.
And then the House adjourned at 11.56 a.m.
One-thirty o’clock p.m.
The Hon. S. Anton (Minister of Justice) 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. 31) intituled Ombudsperson Amendment Act, 2015 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.
Government House,
July 18, 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.
On the motion of Mr. Chandra Herbert, Bill (No. M 228) intituled Gender Identity and Expression Human Rights Recognition Act was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.
On the motion of Mr. Weaver, Bill (No. M 229) intituled Energy and Water Efficiency Act, 2015 was introduced, read a first time, and 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. Thornthwaite presented the Second Report of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, Annual Report 2014-15, for the Fourth Session of the Fortieth Parliament, July 2015.
The Report was taken as read and received.
By leave, Ms. Thornthwaite moved that the Report be adopted.
A debate arose.
Motion agreed to.
Ms. Tegart presented the Final Report of the Special Committee on Local Elections Expense Limits for the Fourth Session of the Fortieth Parliament, June 2015.
The Report was taken as read and received.
By leave, Ms. Tegart moved that the Report be adopted.
A debate arose.
Motion agreed to.
The Hon. M. de Jong (Minister of Finance) tabled the following documents:
Strategic Plan Report, 2014/15;
Ministry Annual Service Plan Reports, 2014/15; and,
Crown Agency Annual Service Plan Reports, 2014/15.
The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”
Bill (No. 30) intituled Liquefied Natural Gas Project Agreements Act was again 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 6.26 p.m.
HON. LINDA REID, Speaker
Wednesday, July 22
22 Ms. Thornthwaite to move —
Be it resolved that this House celebrate the continued success of British Columbia’s film industry.
23 Mr. Ashton to move —
Be it resolved that this House recognize the benefit of maintaining a balanced budget in British Columbia.
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