A

Aboriginal self governance. See Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act

Achtemichuk, Brent (Dairy Farmers of Manitoba)

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Written submissions, SED183

Addictions services. See Community Financial Counselling Services; Marymound

Adoption Amendment and Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Opening Birth and Adoption Records) (Bill 59)

Health records, sharing of

Stanley, SED37–38

Opening statements

Wishart, SED40

Public presentations

Kading, SED39

Stanley, SED37–38

Adult offenders. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014-Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Amendments

Clause 10

Ewasko, SED74

Clause 11

Ewasko, SED74–75

COPSE mandate

Kucera, SED56

COPSE, council responsibilities

Johnstone, SED54–55

COPSE, disolving of

Fleisher, SED62

Opening statements

Allum, SED73

Ewasko, SED73–74

Public presentations

Arte, SED59–61

Fleisher, SED62–63

Grant, SED47–48

Guilford, SED53

Guse, SED56

Johnstone, SED54–55

Kucera, SED56–57

MacLean, SED66–67

McLeod Arnould, SED64–65

Student representation

Arte, SED60–61

Fleisher, SED62–63

McLeod Arnould, SED64–65

Written submissions

Barnard, SED77

Rempel, SED77–78

Agriculture industry. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Airports. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014-Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Aitken, Randy (Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association)

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Pharmaceutical agents, use of in animals, SED173

Public presentations, SED173

ALL Aboard strategy. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR). See Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report-Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution

Allan, Nancy (St. Vital) NDP

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Realtor renumeration negotiations, SED187

Allum, Hon. James (Fort Garry-Riverview) NDP

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Opening statements, SED73

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act (Bill 58)

Opening statements, SED72

Public Schools Amendment Act (Connecting Schools to the Internet) (Bill 37)

Opening statements, SED71

Ambulance service. See also Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014-Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program; Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Anderson, Nancy (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Health effects, IA44

Public presentations, IA44–45

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED152–154

Andrushuk, Erin (SWAT-Students Working Against Tobacco)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU43

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Barn building upgrades

Gerrard, SED169

Kynoch, SED169

Biosecurity protocols

Battershill, SED175

Kynoch, SED168–169

Biosecurity, plants

Battershill, SED176

Wishart, SED176

Entry powers

Battershill, SED176

Health surveillance

Battershill, SED176

Kynoch, SED168–169

Opening statements

Kostyshyn, SED179

Wishart, SED179

Pharmaceutical agents, use of in animals

Aitken, SED173

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV)

Kynoch, SED168–169

Public presentations

Aitken, SED173

Battershill, SED175–177

Kynoch, SED168–169

Rybuck, SED174

Reportable diseases

Kynoch, SED168–169

Rybuck, SED174

Transport trailers, cleaning of

Kynoch, SED170

Treatment and disposal of animals

Battershill, SED176

Written submissions

Achtemichuk, SED183

German, SED180–183

Reimer, SED180–183

Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report

Chapter 4: Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Day care centres

Capital project finding

Cohen, PA19–20

Rowat, PA19–20

Child care subsidy eligibility, Revenue Canada

Cramer, PA23

Gerrard, PA23

Early childhood education intergration programs

Cramer, PA22

Gerrard, PA22

Funding for spaces

Cramer, PA23

Gerrard, PA23

Funding, wait time for

Cramer, PA18

Rowat, PA18

Licensed spaces, funding for

Cramer, PA17–18

Rowat, PA17–18

Provisional licences

Cramer, PA22

Rowat, PA22

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA16–17

Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities Act (Public Works Contracts) (Bill 33)

Amendment

Clause 7

Oswald, HR47

Stefanson, HR46–47

Opening statements

Oswald, HR46

Stefanson, HR46

Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities Act (Public Works Contracts) Bill 33)

Public presentations

Guilford, HR30–31

Arte, Bilan (Canadian Federation of Students, Manitoba)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Public presentations, SED59–61

Student representation, SED60–61

Arthur-Virden, RM of. See Elections Manitoba office

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) NDP

Churchill Arctic Port Canada Act (Bill 21)

Amendment

Clause 15.1, HR45

Clause 6, HR42–43

Clause 7, HR44

OmniTRAX, HR28

Opening statements, HR41

Atkins, Melissa (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Public presentations, IA9

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

 March 31, 2011, Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4, PA49–74

 March 31, 2012, Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4, PA49–74

 March 31, 2013, Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4, PA49–74

BBB Stadium Inc. loan

Hrichishen, PA66, PA68

Martin, PA66, PA67–68

Consolidation impact

Bellringer, PA70–71

Friesen, PA69–71

Hrichishen, PA69–71

Core government expenditures

Friesen, PA59

Hrichishen, PA59

Debt repayment

Friesen, PA51–52

Howard, PA52

Hrichishen, PA51–52, PA55

Martin, PA55

Debt repayment, economic recovery period

Friesen, PA55

Howard, PA55

Debt repayment, fixed/floating rates

Hrichishen, PA57

Martin, PA57

Debt Retirement Account

Bellringer, PA60

Friesen, PA56, PA60

Howard, PA55

Hrichishen, PA55, PA56, PA60

Martin, PA55

Federal Equalization Payments

Friesen, PA67

Hrichishen, PA67

Fiscal Stabilization Account

Bellringer, PA58–59

Friesen, PA57–58

Hrichishen, PA58–59

Flood costs

Friesen, PA54

Hrichishen, PA54

Manitoba Hydro

Bellringer, PA63–64

Gerrard, PA63

Hrichishen, PA63

Open-source revenue

Friesen, PA67

Hrichishen, PA67–68

Other Approations (XXVII)

Description of

Bellringer, PA53

Friesen, PA52–53

Hrichishen, PA52–53

Tangible Capital Assets

Hrichishen, PA61

Pedersen, PA61

Tenders, threshold for

Friesen, PA73

Hrichishen, PA73

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 1: Accounts and Financial Statements-Section 10 Annual Report

Capital assests, amortization

Gerrard, PA136–137

Shtykalo, PA136–137

Opening statements

Hrichishen, PA122–123

Ricard, PA122

Quarterly reports, timeliness of

Ricard, PA130–132

Schuler, PA130–132

Chapter 3: Government Deficits and Debt

Deficit reduction plan

Hrichishen, PA124

Pedersen, PA124

Fiscal sustainability, framework for

Hrichishen, PA126–127

Stefanson, PA126–127

Opening statements

Hrichishen, PA122–123

Quarterly reports, timeliness of

Hrichishen, PA125–126

Pedersen, PA125–126

Ricard, PA125–126, PA130–132

Schuler, PA130–132

Revenue projections

Helwer, PA132–133

Hrichishen, PA132–133

Pedersen, PA132–133

Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Clinical Oversight Panel

Driedger, PA97

Herd, PA97

Clinical Oversight Panel, members of

Friesen, PA102

Herd, PA102

Feasibility study (2009)

Dreidger, PA92

Herd, PA92

Fixed and variable costs

Driedger, PA93

Herd, PA93–94

Interfacility patient transfers

Reintroduction of service

Driedger, PA97

Herd, PA97

Opening statements

Herd, PA90–91

Ricard, PA89–90

Procurement manual

Ewasko, PA101

Herd, PA101–102

Reporting policy

Driedger, PA100

Herd, PA100

Service during flooding

Driedger, PA98

Herd, PA98–99

Tendering process

Driedger, PA99

Ewasko, PA101

Herd, PA99–100, PA101

Termination of contract

Driedger, PA96

Ricard, PA96

Transports per year

Driedger, PA93

Herd, PA93

Value-for-money requirements

Driedger, PA100

Herd, PA100

Volume projections

Driedger, PA94

Herd, PA94

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Bed shortfall update

Goertzen, PA11

Miller, PA111

Bed space, demand for

Goertzen, PA112

Miller, PA112

Block by Block program

Miller, PA114

Wight, PA114

Capacity Review Committee

Goertzen, PA112

Miller, PA112

Curfew monitoring

Goertzen, PA118

Miller, PA118

Dauphin Correctional Centre

Construction update

Miller, PA113

Pedersen, PA112

Location of

Goertzen, PA112

Miller, PA112

Gang members, identification of

Goertzen, PA109–110

Miller, PA109–110

Housing, adequacy of

Goertzen, PA110

Miller, PA110–111

Mental health assessments

Goertzen, PA114

Miller, PA114

Mental health, annual perscription costs

Goertzen, PA113–114

Miller, PA113–114

Opening statements

Ricard, PA105–107

Probation, drug testing for individuals

Goertzen, PA117–118

Miller, PA118

Recidivism calculations

Gerrard, PA117

Miller, PA117

Recidivism, length of

Goertzen, PA119

Miller, PA119

Rehabilitation programs, centralization of

Gerrard, PA117

Miller, PA117

Remand numbers

Gerrard, PA116

Miller, PA116

Serious incident reporting

Goetzen, PA109

Miller, PA109

Ricard, PA109

Transgendered inmate accomodations

Miller, PA113

Schuler, PA113

Video conferencing

Miller, PA115

Wight, PA114

Chapter 7: Manitoba's Framework for an Ethical Environment

Civil servants

Orientation program costs

Pedersen, PA155–156

Ricard, PA156

Romeo, PA156

Conflict of interest declaration

Assistant deputy ministers

Gerrard, PA151

Romeo, PA151

Conflict of interest policy

Gerrard, PA150–151

Romeo, PA150–151

Ethical misconduct

Allegation tracking, reporting of

Gerrard, PA150

Romeo, PA150

Anonymous disclosure reporting

Ricard, PA146

Romeo, PA145–146

Schuler, PA145–146

Implementation of policies

Helwer, PA154–155

Romeo, PA152–155

Schuler, PA152–155

Retaliation for reporting

Ricard, PA142–145

Romeo, PA145, PA148–149

Schuler, PA142–145, PA148–149

Internal fraud exposure evaluations

Recommendation update

Gerrard, PA149

Romeo, PA149

Opening statements

Ricard, PA139–140

Romeo, PA140–142

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Expenses, online monitoring of

McNeil, PA86

Wiebe, PA85–86

Opening statements

McNeil, PA79–80

Wirth, PA79–80

Procurement cards, fradulent activity

Cullen, PA83–84

Gerrard, PA84–85

McNeil, PA81–87

Schuler, PA80–82

T. Marcelino, PA87

Wirth, 87, PA80–82

Auditor General's report: Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013

Chapter 2:Citizen Concerns Part 2-Disaster Financial Assistance

Conflict of interest policy

Briese, PA77

McNeil, PA77

Conflict of interest, new employee training

Cullen, PA78

McNeil, PA78

Opening statements

McNeil, PA76–77

Wirth, PA77

Auditor General's report: Operations of the Office, March 31, 2013

Non-agency audit fees

Bellringer, PA48

Gerrard, PA48

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA48

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, August 2013

Conflict of interest policy

Meier, 45, PA43

Pedersen, PA43

Emergency measures, ditch repair monies

Bellringer, PA45

Gerrard, PA45

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA42

Meier, PA42–43

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of St. Clements, June 2012

Disposition of assets policy

Meier, PA40

Pedersen, PA40

Feasibility studies

Capital projects

Meier, PA39

Pedersen, PA39

Municipal bylaws

Meier, PA39–40

Pedersen, PA39–40

Thresholds

Ewasko, PA41

Meier, PA41

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA38

Auditor General's reports. See also Follow-up reports

Avanthay, Kim (Lymphedema Association of Manitoba)

Lymphedema Awareness Day Act (Bill 209)

Public presentations, SED129–130

Axworthy, Lloyd (Churchill Gateway Development Corporation)

Churchill Arctic Port Canada Act (Bill 21)

Churchill Gateway Development Corporation, HR26

OmniTRAX, HR26–29

Public presentations, HR26–27

B

Badiou, Pascal (Ducks Unlimited Canada)

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Ducks Unlimited, SED108

Harvesting and recovery, SED109

Public presentations, SED108–109

Barnard, David T. (Council of Presidents of Universities in Manitoba)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Written submissions, SED77

Bart Hamel, Connie (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED155

Battershill, James (Keystone Agricultural Producers)

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Biosecurity protocols, SED175

Biosecurity, plants, SED176

Entry powers, SED176

Health surveillance, SED176

Public presentations, SED175–177

Treatment and disposal of animals, SED176

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Agriculture industry, IA31–32

Keystone Agricultural Producers, IA31–32

Public presentations, IA30–32

BBB Stadium Inc. See Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Beef industry. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)

Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report

Chapter 4: Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Opening statements, PA16–17

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Consolidation impact, PA70–71

Debt Retirement Account, PA60

Fiscal Stabilization Account, PA58–59

Manitoba Hydro, PA63–64

Other Approations (XXVII)

Description of, PA53

Auditor General's report: Operations of the Office, March 31, 2013

Non-agency audit fees, PA48

Opening statements, PA48

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, August 2013

Emergency measures, ditch repair monies, PA45

Opening statements, PA42

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of St. Clements, June 2012

Opening statements, PA38

Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution Child in Care Processes and Practices

All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR)

Performance agreement update, PA15

Child Abuse Registry

Form submission update, PA5–6

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

Recommendation update, PA78

Child maintenance recommendations, PA6

Opening statements, PA2

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 14-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie

Audited financial statements

Personnel qualifications, PA34

Opening statements, PA32

Section 15-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients, PA30

Opening statements, PA26

Report to the Legislative Assembly: Performance Audits, December 2010

Chapter 4: Special Audit-Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients, PA31

Opening statements, PA26

Bergeron, Garry (United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 832)

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Time Lines for Labour Board Decisions and Hearings) (Bill 54)

Public presentations, HR34–35

Bernhardt-Lowdon, Margaret (Manitoba Lung Association)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Menthol ban, JU41

Public presentations, JU40–42

Bidzinski, Harold (Private Citizen)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU66–67

Biosecurity. See Animal Diseases Amendment Act

Bjornson, Hon. Peter (Gimli) NDP

Cooperative Housing Strategy Act (Bill 23)

Amendments

Clause 4

Passed, SED71

Clause 4 after "Consultation," SED70

Clause 8

Passed, SED71

Opening statements, SED69

Blady, Hon. Sharon (Kirkfield Park) NDP

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Amendments

Clause 2(1)

Passed, JU5

Clause 3 subsection 6.5(2), JU53

Clause 7

Passed, JU54

Opening statements, JU50–51

Block by Block program. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Bond ratings. See Public Accounts, March 31, 2013, Vol. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Bortoluzzi, Tessa (SWAT-Students Working Against Tobacco)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU42–43

Boudreau, Stéphanie (Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association)

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Agricultural development, SED98

Carbon balance, SED96

Peatland restoration, SED96

Public presentations, SED95–97

Re-harvesting, SED97

Brain injuries. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Brandon, Josh (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Childhood exposure, IA17

Health effects, IA17

Pet exposure, IA17

Public presentations, IA17–18

Braun, Hon. Erna (Rossmere) NDP

Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Amendment

Clause 7 subsection 15.1(1)(c), HR40

Opening statements, HR39–40

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Amendment

Clause subsection 77.1(7)

Passed, HR18

Opening statements, HR17

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Time Lines for Labour Board Decisions and Hearings) (Bill 54)

Amendment

Clause 2, HR48–49

Opening statements, HR48

Protection for Temporary Help Workers Act (Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and Employment Standards Code Amended) (Bill 50)

Amendment

Clause 6, JU3–4

Opening statements, JU2

Technical Safety Act (Bill 69)

Opening statements, SED178

Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 65)

Amendment

Clause 7(1), HR50

Opening statements, HR49

Workers Compensation Board

Opening statements, CC84

Braun, Samantha (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Public presentations, IA23–25

Briese, Stuart (Agassiz) PC

Auditor General's report: Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013

Chapter 2:Citizen Concerns Part 2-Disaster Financial Assistance

Conflict of interest policy, PA77

Burgess, Val (Private Citizen)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU66

Busby, Karen (Centre for Human Rights Research)

Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Bil 56)

Public presentations, SED106–107

Transgendered individuals

Change of sex designation, SED106–107

Mature minors, SED107

Business Practices Amendment Act (Improved Consumer Protection and Enforcement) (Bill 18)

Amendments

Clause 10 subsection 14.1(2)

Cullen, SED41

Lemieux, SED41

Clause 10 subsection 14.1(4)

Cullen, SED41–42

Lemieux, SED41–42

Buzz strips. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones)

By-elections. See Elections Manitoba office under Arthur-Virden/Morris by-election

C

Caldwell, Drew (Brandon East) NDP

Cooperative Housing Strategy Act (Bill 23)

Amendments

Clause 4 after "Consultation," SED70

Campbell, Partick (Operating Engineers Local 987)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Public presentations, HR10–11

Canadian Association of AGRI Retailers. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Canadian Propane Association. See Technical Safety Act

Canola industry. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Carrick, David (Private Citizen)

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Public presentations, SED100–101

CFSIS. See Child and Family Services Information System

Child Abuse Registry. See Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Child and Family Services Amendment Act (Critical Incident Reporting) (Bill 68)

Amendments

Clause 3 subsection 8.18(2)

Irvin-Ross, SED124

Wishart, SED123–124

Clause 3 subsection 8.21

Irvin-Ross, SED125

Wishart, SED124–125

Definition of "critical incident"

Irvin-Ross, SED123

Wishart, SED123

Public presentations

Guilford, SED115–117

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS). See Children's Advocate Office; Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Child-care. See Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report-Chapter 4: Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Children's Advocate Office

 Annual report, March 31, 2013; passed, LA14

Adoption Act, opening of records

Irvin-Ross, LA13–14

Wishart, LA13–14

Aggregate recommendations

MacDonald, LA11

Wishart, LA11

Aging out of care standards

MacDonald, LA5

Wishart, LA5

Assessment of extended families

Gerrard, LA8–9

MacDonald, LA8–9

Assessment training tools

MacDonald, LA5

Wishart, LA5

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

Absentee cases

MacDonald, LA4

Wishart, LA4

Conflict of interest guidelines

Gerrard, LA9

MacDonald, LA9

Cyberbullying

Driedger, LA7

MacDonald, LA7–8, LA12

Wishart, LA12

Extension of care, age cap

Gerrard, LA10–11

MacDonald, LA10–11

Extension of care, education

MacDonald, LA6

Wishart, LA6

Extension of care, housing

MacDonald, LA7

Wishart, LA6–7

Foster care, short-term placements

MacDonald, LA12–13

Wishart, LA12–13

MacDonald, Darlene, reappointment of, LA39–42

Opening statements

MacDonald, LA2

Wishart, LA1–2

School attendence rates

Gerrard, LA10, LA14

MacDonald, LA10, LA14

Walking school bus

Wishart, LA5

Youth suicide statistics

MacDonald, LA6–7

Wishart, LA6–7

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) NDP

Manitoba Hydro

Clean energy production, CC45

Consumption rates per year, CC44

Chorney, Brian (Manitoba Canola Growers Association)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Agriculture industry, IA12

Canola industry, IA11–13

Manitoba Canola Growers Association, IA11–13

Noxious Weeds Act, IA13

Public presentations, IA11–13

Chrumka, Elizabeth (Canadian Organic Growers)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA50

Churchill Arctic Port Canada Act (Bill 21)

Amendment

Clause 15.1

Ashton, HR45

Helwer, HR45

Clause 6

Ashton, HR42–43

Helwer, HR42–43

Clause 7

Ashton, HR44

Helwer, HR43–44

Churchill Gateway Development Corporation

Axworthy, HR26

OmniTRAX

Ashton, HR28

Axworthy, HR26–29

Opening statements

Ashton, HR41

Helwer, HR41

Public presentations

Axworthy, HR26–27

Guilford, HR25

Churchill Gateway Development Corporation. See Churchill Arctic Port Canada Act

Cityplace mall. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Clinical Oversight Panel. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Coat of Arms, Emblems and the Manitoba Tartan Amendment Act (Bill 72)

Parker lands

Rapid transit route

Sanders, SED142

Parker Wetlands Conservation Committee

Sanders, SED142

Public presentations

Sanders, SED141–143

Cohen, Sandra (Assistant Auditor General, Value-for-Money Audits)

Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report

Chapter 4: Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Day care centres

Capital project finding, PA19–20

Community Financial Counselling Services

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (High-Cost Credit Products) (Bill 34)

Silver, SED32–33

Funding support

Hodgins, Winston, CC116

Community Safety Officers. See Police Services Amendment Act (Community Safety Officers)

Conawapa dam. See Manitoba Hydro

Conservation. See Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution)

Construction zones. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Contracts for Distance Communication Services)

Amendments

Clause 12

Cullen, SED43

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (High-Cost Credit Products) (Bill 34)

Pay day loans

Silver, SED33

Public presentations

Desorcy, SED35–36

Silver, SED32–34

Consumers' Association of Canada-Manitoba Branch

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Desorcy, Gloria, SED191–192

Cooper, Kathleen (Canadian Environmental Law Association)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA49–50

Cooperative Housing Strategy Act (Bill 23)

Amendments

Clause 4

Bjornson

Passed, SED71

Mitchelson,

Passed, SED71

Clause 4 after "Consultation"

Bjornson, SED70

Caldwell, SED70

Clause 8

Bjornson

Passed, SED71

Opening statements

Bjornson, SED69

Mitchelson, SED69–70

Public presentations

Guilford, SED49–50

COPSE. See Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act

Correctional facilities. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Couldwell, Ruth (Private Citizen)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU65–66

Council on Post Secondary Education (COPSE). See Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act

Court of Queen's Bench Small Claims Practices Amendment Act (Bill 64)

Opening statements

Goertzen, SED159

Swan, SED159

Cramer, Joy (Deputy Minister of Family Services)

Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report

Chapter 4: Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Day care centres

Child care subsidy eligibility, Revenue Canada, PA23

Early childhood education intergration programs, PA22

Funding for spaces, PA23

Funding, wait time for, PA18

Licensed spaces, funding for, PA17–18

Provisional licences, PA22

Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution Child in Care Processes and Practices

All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR)

Performance agreement update, PA15–16

Child Abuse Registry

Form submission update, PA5–6

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

Agency compliance, PA10

Completed recommendations, PA8

Compliance rates, PA14

Recommendations, timeline for completion, PA9

Service contract, PA9

Treasury Board approval, PA10

Cultural identity placements, PA13

Opening statements, PA2–4

Outcomes measurement, update, PA12

Quality assurance requirements for agencies, PA14–15

Scoping project funds, PA11

Crawford, Erin (Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Office)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Public presentations, IA41

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU19

Cullen, Cliff (Spruce Woods) PC

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Procurement cards, fradulent activity, PA83–84

Auditor General's report: Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013

Chapter 2:Citizen Concerns Part 2-Disaster Financial Assistance

Conflict of interest, new employee training, PA78

Business Practices Amendment Act (Improved Consumer Protection and Enforcement) (Bill 18)

Amendments

Clause 10 subsection 14.1(2), SED41

Clause 10 subsection 14.1(4), SED41–42

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Contracts for Distance Communication Services)

Amendments

Clause 12, SED43

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Community support funding

Approval process, CC116

Growler bars, pilot project, CC118

Liquor Mart Express stores

Location of, CC118

Meyers Norris Penny

Merger interim report, CC110

Net profits, provincial portion, CC114

Office space, amalgamation of, CC112

Opening statements, CC110

Price increase process, CC115

Rebranding stragety, CC111

Red tape reduction measures, CC113

Regulations, implementation of, CC110

Social responsibility spending, CC115–116

Staff relocation, CC112–113

Union contracts, merger status, CC113

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Opening statements, SED196

Search and seizure evidence, SED191

Workers Compensation Board

Business intelligence, CC96

Operating expenses, CC97

Prevention committee, CC95–96

Rate review model, update, CC101

Cunningham, Rob (Canadian Cancer Society)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Chewing tobacco ban, JU6

Menthol ban, JU6

Public presentations, JU25–27

Cyberbullying. See Children's Advocate Office

D

Dalton, Ken (Thomas Hinds Tobacconist Ltd.)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Illegal trade in, JU40

Product exemptions, JU39

Public presentations, JU38–39

Dauphin Correctional Centre. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014-Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Day-care centres. See Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report: Chapter 4-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Debt Retirement Account. See Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Degagne, Christa (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED149–150

Demers, Kathleen (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED155–157

DePratto, Karen Gail (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Written submissions, SED164–165

Desorcy, Gloria (Consumers' Association of Canada, Manitoba Branch)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (High-Cost Credit Products) (Bill 34)

Public presentations, SED35–36

Dewar, Bob. See Workers Compensation Board

Disaster Financial Assistance. See Auditor General's report: Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013

Dobrowolski, Doug (Association of Manitoba Municipalities)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA48

Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Written submissions, HR51

Police Services Amendment Act (Community Safety Officers) (Bill 31)

Written submissions, JU10

Dooley, Joe (Private Citizen)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Public presentations, HR12–13

Doyle, John (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Time Lines for Labour Board Decisions and Hearings) (Bill 54)

Public presentations, HR32–33

Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 65)

Claim suppression, HR36–37

Public presentations, HR36–38

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) PC

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Clinical Oversight Panel, PA97

Fixed and variable costs, PA93

Interfacility patient transfers

Reintroduction of service, PA97

Reporting policy, PA100

Service during flooding, PA98

Tendering process, PA99

Termination of contract, PA96

Transports per year, PA93

Value-for-money requirements, PA100

Volume projections, PA94

Children's Advocate Office

Cyberbullying, LA7

Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution Child in Care Processes and Practices

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

Recommendations, timeline for completion, PA9

Service contract, PA9

Treasury Board approval, PA10

Scoping project funds, PA11

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Access centre usage, SED26

Child care spaces, SED16

Home care services, SED25

Poverty reduction targets, SED6

Teen pregnancy rates, reduction strategies, SED6–7, SED7

Workers Compensation Board

Mental health claims, CC100

Post traumatic stress disorder, CC100

Drivers and Vehicles Amendments Act (Support Our Troops Licence Plates) (Bill 208)

Amendments

Clause 3

Swan

Passed, SED161

Clause 3 before clause (a)

Swan

Passed, SED162

Clause 3 subsection 60.1(2)

Swan

Passed, SED161

Opening statements

Eichler, SED160

Swan, SED160

Ducks Unlimited. See Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act

Duncan, Justin (Ecojustice)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Gardens, IA6

Golf courses, IA6

Public presentations, IA5–7

E

E-voting. See Elections Manitoba office under electronic voting

Eichler, Ralph (Lakeside) PC

Drivers and Vehicles Amendments Act (Support Our Troops Licence Plates) (Bill 208)

Opening statements, SED160

Manitoba Hydro

Administrative expenses, CC48

Borrowing costs for dams, CC18

Conawapa dam carrying costs, CC36

Construction projects

Federal environmental licence, CC29

Final costs, CC46

Cost allocation study, CC48

Demand-side management programs, CC35

Development projects, total expenditures, CC12–13

Export revenue, CC33–34

First Nations

Audits, CC25

Equity interest in projects, CC24

Legal reimbursement negotiations, CC23

Long-term borrowing costs, CC19

Maintenance costs, effect on rates, CC22

Minnesota-Manitoba transmission line

Construction start date, CC30

Cost of, CC27

Ownership of, CC29

Public consultations, CC30

Route selection process, CC30

Moody's ranking, CC18–19

National grid program, CC36

Natural gas development, CC23

Northern Manitoba

Power connection costs, CC27

Solar power, CC27

System rates, CC26–27

Pre-approved expenditures, CC13

Project updates, effect on rates, CC22

Rate classifications, CC32–33

Rate increases, future, CC19–20

Road-side transmissionline costs, CC28

Royalities, CC18

Staff introductions, CC2–3

Staff retirements, CC32

Swan Valley Gas Corporation, purchase of, CC22–23

Trapline contracts, CC46–47

Manitoba Hydro-Bipole III

Capacity of, CC17

Converter stations, CC45–46

Equipment damage, farmer liability, CC31

Final cost estimates, CC14–15

Land expropriation, CC15–16

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Motorcycle fund, CC79

Support Our Troops licence plate update, CC78–79

Northern Manitoba communities

Manitoba Hydro

Power connection costs, CC27

Solar power, CC27

System rates, CC26–27

Elections Manitoba office

 Annual report, December 31, 2003

Including the conduct of the 38th Provincial General Election, June 3, 2003; passed, LA38

 Annual report, December 31, 2008, LA15–38

 Annual report, December 31, 2009, LA15–38

 Annual report, December 31, 2010

Including the conduct of the Concordia by-election, March 2, 2010, LA15–38

 Annual report, December 31, 2011

Including the conduct of the 40th Provincial General Election, October 4, 2011, LA15–38

 Annual report, December 31, 2012

Including the conduct of the Fort Whyte by-election, September 4, 2012, LA15–38

 Permanent Voters List Study report, June 2013, LA15–38

Absentee vote provision

Gerrard, LA30–31

Verma, LA31

Advanced polls, convenience of

Selinger, LA36

Verma, LA36

Arthur-Virden/Morris by-election

Enumeration process

Goertzen, LA22

Verma, LA22

Compliance costs

Goertzen, LA20–21

Verma, LA20–21

Constituency vacancies

Replacement timeline

Goertzen, LA23–24

Verma, LA23–24

Disassociated voters, new Canadians

Goertzen, LA25–26

Verma, LA25–26

Electronic voting

Selinger, LA35–36

Verma, LA35–36

Enumeration accessibility

Selinger, LA34–35

Verma, LA34–35

Enumeration, telephone response

Pedersen, LA32

Verma, LA32–33

Mandatory voting

Gerrard, LA31

Verma, LA31

Opening statements

Goertzen, LA17

Selinger, LA16

Verma, LA17–19

Permanent voters list

Federal/municipal sharing agreement

Goertzen, LA37

Verma, LA37

MLA access to

Swan, LA32

Verma, LA32

Update

Gerrard, LA31–32

Selinger, LA33–34

Verma, LA31–32, LA33–34

Political parties, subsidy amount

Goertzen, LA20

Verma, LA20

Publication restrictions during by-elections

Goertzen, LA19–20

Verma, LA20

Social media campaign

Goertzen, LA26

Verma, LA26

Swear-ons

Gerrard, LA29

Goertzen, LA27

Verma, LA27, LA29

Third-party legislation

Goertzen, LA21

Verma, LA21

Voter ID

Goertzen, LA27

Helwer, LA29

Verma, LA27, LA29

Electronic voting. See Elections Manitoba office

Elk populations. See Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution)

Elk, Donna (Private Citizen)

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED86

Employment. See Protection for Temporary Help Workers Act (Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and Employment Standards Code Amended)

Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) housing allowance. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Agriculture industry

Battershill, IA31–32

Chorney, IA12

Amendments

Clause 2

Mackintosh, IA47

Martin, IA46–47

Clause 2 subsection 40.9(2)

Mackintosh, IA47

Martin, IA47

Beef producer industry

German, IA28–30

Canadian Association of AGRI Retailers

Ross-Burtnack, IA35–37

Canola industry

Chorney, IA11–13

Childhood exposure

Brandon, IA17

Kinden, IA20

Mailman, IA8

Percy, IA10

Sanderson, IA45

Gardens

Duncan, IA6

Forman, IA4

Golf courses

Duncan, IA6

Forman, IA4

Laser, IA27

Green Action Centre

Kinden, IA19–20

Health effects

Anderson, IA44

Brandon, IA17

Kinden, IA19

Seniw, IA14

Keystone Agricultural Producers

Battershill, IA31–32

Landscape Manitoba

Hinton, IA37–39

Lawcare companies

K. Wiebe, IA42–43

Manitoba Canola Growers Association

Chorney, IA11–13

Mantioba Weed Supervisors Association

Shewfelt, IA15–16

Noxious Weeds Act

Chorney, IA13

German, IA30

Shewfelt, IA15

Opening statements

Mackintosh, IA46

Pesticide alternatives

Forman, IA5

Hinton, IA38–39

Pet exposure

Brandon, IA17

Public presentations

Anderson, IA44–45

Atkins, IA9

Battershill, IA30–32

Brandon, IA17–18

Chorney, IA11–13

Crawford, IA41

Duncan, IA5–7

Forman, IA3–4

German, IA28–30

Guilford, IA33–34

Hinton, IA37–39

K. Wiebe, IA42–43

Kinden, IA19–21

Laser, IA26–27

Mailman, IA7–9

McNeill, IA22–23

Percy, IA10–11

Rauh, IA18–19

Ross-Burtnack, IA35–37

S. Braun, IA23–25

Sanderson, IA45

Seniw, IA14–15

Shewfelt, IA15–16

Sourisseau, IA39–41

Written submissions

Chrumka, IA50

Cooper, IA49–50

Dobrowolski, IA48

Gray, IA50–51

Grinspun, IA51

Harpe-Lesperance, IA51–52

Hunter, IA52

Lindsey, IA52–53

Reddick, IA49

Robinson, IA50

Smith, IA48–49

Ewasko, Wayne (Lac du Bonnet) PC

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Amendments

Clause 10, SED74

Clause 11, SED74–75

Opening statements, SED73–74

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Procurement manual, PA101

Tendering process, PA101

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of St. Clements, June 2012

Feasibility studies

Thresholds, PA41

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act (Bill 58)

Amendments

Clause 4(5), SED73

Opening statements, SED72–73

Public Schools Amendment Act (Connecting Schools to the Internet) (Bill 37)

Amendments

Clause 2, SED72

Opening statements, SED72

F

FASD. See Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) under Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Federal Equalization Payments. See Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). See Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Amendment

Clause 7 subsection 15.1(1)(c)

Braun, HR40

Smook, HR40

Opening statements

Braun, HR39–40

Smook, HR40

Public presentations

Guilford, HR23–24

Thorsteinson, HR22–23

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, HR51

First Nations. See Manitoba Hydro

Fiscal Stabilization Account. See Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Amendments

Clause 2 subsection 25.6(1)

Mackintosh, SED118–119

Martin, SED118

Clause 5 subsection 86.6(1)

Mackintosh, SED119

Martin, SED119

Clause 5 subsection 86.6(2)

Mackintosh, SED119

Martin, SED119

Ecological value

Mackintosh, SED102

Whelan Enns, SED102

Moose and elk population tracking

Gerrard, SED103–105

Olson, SED103–105

Public presentations

Carrick, SED100–101

Guilford, SED99–100

Olson, SED103–104

Whelan Enns, SED101–102

Fitzgerald, John (Imperial Tobacco Canada)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU62–63

Fleisher, Zach (Private Citizen)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

COPSE, disolving of, SED62

Public presentations, SED62–63

Student representation, SED62–63

Fletcher, Wally (Private Citizen)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Public presentations, HR5–6

Flight Deck Program

Hodgins, Winston, CC116–117

Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution Child in Care Processes and Practices

All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR)

Performance agreement update

Bellringer, PA15

Cramer, PA15–16

Gerrard, PA15

Child Abuse Registry

Form submission update

Bellringer, PA5–6

Cramer, PA5–6

Rowat, PA5–6

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

Agency compliance

Cramer, PA10

Rowat, PA10

Completed recommendations

Cramer, PA8

Rowat, PA8

Compliance rates

Cramer, PA14

Gerrard, PA14

Recommendation update

Bellringer, PA78

Rowat, PA78

Recommendations, timeline for completion

Cramer, PA9

Driedger, PA9

Service contract

Cramer, PA9

Driedger, PA9

Treasury Board approval

Cramer, PA10

Driedger, PA10

Child maintenance recommendations

Bellringer, PA6

Rowat, PA6

Cultural identity placements

Cramer, PA13

Gerrard, PA13

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA2

Cramer, PA2–4

Outcomes measurement, update

Cramer, PA12

Gerrard, PA12

Quality assurance requirements for agencies

Cramer, PA14–15

Rowat, PA14–15

Scoping project funds

Cramer, PA11

Driedger, PA11

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 14-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie

Audited financial statements

Monitoring process

Meier, PA33

Pedersen, PA33

Municipal service officers

Meier, PA33

Pedersen, PA33

Personnel qualifications

Bellringer, PA34

Meier, PA34

Pedersen, PA34

Capacity building

Meier, PA35

Wight, PA35

Citizen complaints

Gerrard, PA37

Meier, PA37

Council update

Meier, PA32–33

Pedersen, PA32

Implementation of recommendations

Gerrard, PA36

Meier, PA36

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA32

Meier, PA32

Supplementary audit report requirements

Friesen, PA35–36

Meier, PA35–36

Section 15-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients

Bellringer, PA30

Meier, PA30

Pedersen, PA30

Audited financial statements, requirements

Gerrard, PA31

Meier, PA31

Gravel and maintenance projects, rates used

Gerrard, PA31

Meier, PA31

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA26

Meier, PA26–27

Tendering process

Jha, PA28

Meier, PA28

Pedersen, PA28

Tendering thresholds

Meier, PA29–30

Pedersen, PA29–30

Food banks. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Forman, Gideon (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Gardens, IA4

Golf courses, IA4

Pesticide alternatives, IA5

Public presentations, IA3–4

Foster care. See Children's Advocate Office

Fraser, Bill (Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, Chairperson)

Manitoba Hydro

Borrowing costs for dams, CC18

Pre-approved expenditures, CC13

Friesen, Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Consolidation impact, PA69–71

Core government expenditures, PA59

Debt repayment, PA51–52

Debt repayment, economic recovery period, PA55

Debt Retirement Account, PA56, PA60

Federal Equalization Payments, PA67

Fiscal Stabilization Account, PA57–58

Flood costs, PA54

Open-source revenue, PA67

Other Approations (XXVII)

Description of, PA52–53

Tenders, threshold for, PA73

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Clinical Oversight Panel, members of, PA102

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 14-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie

Supplementary audit report requirements, PA35–36

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Efficiency practices, CC119

Hiring freeze, CC121

Office renovation costs

Pre/post merger, CC123

Travel expense requests

Restriction on, CC121–122

G

Gang activity. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Gardens. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Gawronsky, Michelle (Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Murray, Brittany, death of, HR3

Public presentations, HR4–5

SAFE Roads initiative, HR5

German, Melinda (Manitoba Beef Producers)

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Written submissions, SED180–183

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Beef producer industry, IA28–30

Noxious Weeds Act, IA30

Public presentations, IA28–30

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Barn building upgrades, SED169

Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report

Chapter 4: Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Day care centres

Child care subsidy eligibility, Revenue Canada, PA23

Early childhood education intergration programs, PA22

Funding for spaces, PA23

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Manitoba Hydro, PA63

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 1: Accounts and Financial Statements-Section 10 Annual Report

Capital assests, amortization, PA136–137

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Recidivism calculations, PA117

Rehabilitation programs, centralization of, PA117

Remand numbers, PA116

Chapter 7: Manitoba's Framework for an Ethical Environment

Conflict of interest declaration

Assistant deputy ministers, PA151

Conflict of interest policy, PA150–151

Ethical misconduct reporting, allegation tracking, PA150

Internal fraud exposure evaluations

Recommendation update, PA149

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Procurement cards, fradulent activity, PA84–85

Auditor General's report: Operations of the Office, March 31, 2013

Non-agency audit fees, PA48

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, August 2013

Emergency measures, ditch repair monies, PA45

Children's Advocate Office

Assessment of extended families, LA8–9

Conflict of interest guidelines, LA9

Extension of care, age cap, LA10–11

School attendence rates, LA10, LA14

Elections Manitoba office

Absentee vote provision, LA30–31

Mandatory voting, LA31

Permanent voters list

Update, LA31–32

Swear-ons, LA29

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Moose and elk population tracking, SED103–105

Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution Child in Care Processes and Practices

All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR)

Performance agreement update, PA15

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

Compliance rates, PA14

Cultural identity placements, PA13

Outcomes measurement, update, PA12

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 14-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie

Citizen complaints, PA37

Implementation of recommendations, PA36

Section 15-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, requirements, PA31

Gravel and maintenance projects, rates used, PA31

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Buzz strips, HR16

Jersey barriers, HR16

Manitoba Hydro

Compact HPDC lines, CC40

Demand-side management, CC40

Energy market projections (US), CC41

Internation Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Pole replacement contract, CC40

Keeyask dam

Final cost estimates, CC39

Sturgeon population

Dam construction impact, CC41

Manitoba Hydro-Bipole III

Final cost estimates, CC39

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Prevention programs, CC125

Pension adjustment savings, CC124

Research projects

Peer review, CC125–126

Social responsibility budget

Administration costs, CC125

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Child care spaces, targets, SED22

Employment and Income Assistant housing allowance reform, SED21

Food bank usage numbers, SED19–20

Low income Manitobans

Healthy food access, SED21–22

Post-secondary education

Participation rates, SED23

Poverty rates, provincial indicators, SED20

Shelter rates, SED22

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Bodily injury liability reserve, CC80–81

Rate Stabilization Reserve, CC80

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Illegal trade in, JU37, JU40

Possession fines, JU24

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Agricultural development, SED98, SED111

Public Accounts, March 31, 2013

Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4

Debt-servicing costs, average interest rate, PA137

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Consumer relations education, SED193

Report to the Legislative Assembly: Performance Audits, December 2010

Chapter 4: Special Audit-Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, requirements, PA31

Gravel and maintenance projects, rates used, PA31

Workers Compensation Board

Asbestos fatalities, CC102

Electronic reporting, CC104

Return to work, satisfaction rates, CC101–102

Time-loss-to-inury rates, CC102

Gibson, Murray (MANTRA-Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU32–33

Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) PC

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Bed shortfall update, PA11

Bed space, demand for, PA112

Capacity Review Committee, PA112

Curfew monitoring, PA118

Dauphin Correctional Centre, location of, PA112

Gang members, identification of, PA109–110

Housing, adequacy of, PA110

Mental health assessments, PA114

Mental health, annual perscription costs, PA113–114

Probation, drug testing for individuals, PA117–118

Recidivism, length of, PA119

Court of Queen's Bench Small Claims Practices Amendment Act (Bill 64)

Opening statements, SED159

Elections Manitoba office

Arthur-Virden/Morris by-election

Enumeration process, LA22

Compliance costs, LA20–21

Constituency vacancies

Replacement timeline, LA23–24

Disassociated voters, new Canadians, LA25–26

Opening statements, LA17

Permanent voters list

Federal/municipal sharing agreement, LA37

Political parties, subsidy amount, LA20

Publication restrictions during by-elections, LA19–20

Social media campaign, LA26

Swear-ons, LA27

Third-party legislation, LA21

Voter ID, LA27

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Countermeasures Against Drug-Impaired Driving) (Bill 57)

Opening statements, JU54

Legislative Assembly Amendment Act (Bill 51)

Opening statements, JU9

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Brain injuries, CC64–65

Cityplace renovation update, CC74–75

Conference attendance, CC61–62

Executive positions, CC60

Executive vehicle policy, CC62–63

Health Sciences Centre partnership, CC64

Hiring freeze, CC58, CC60

Interest rate forecasts, CC56–57

Investment portfolio, management of, CC55

Jets tickets, CC68–69

McLaren, Marilyn contract, CC71–73, CC76–77

Operational cost reductions, CC57–58

Promotional items, CC74

Rate increase, application for, CC53–54

Rate Stabilization Reserve, CC54

Recognition program for employees, CC78

Road repair funds, consultant costs, CC75–76

Sponsorships, CC63–67

Travel, out-of-province restrictions, CC60–61

Truck driver training program, CC77–78

Wellness programs for employees, CC71

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Amendments

Clause 21 subsection 132(2.1), JU48–50

Clause 21 subsection 132(2.2), JU49–50

Opening statements, JU48

Police Services Amendment Act (Community Safety Officers) (Bil 31)

Amendment

Clause 2

Passed, JU9

Police Services Amendment Act (Community Safety Officers) (Bill 31)

Opening statements, JU8

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act (Bill 74)

Opening statements, SEED159–160

Restorative Justice Act (Bill 60)

Amendments

Clause 2 subsection 2(4), JU55

Opening statements, JU54–55

Recidivism measurements, JU55

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2014 (Bill 66)

Opening statements, JU56–58

Witness Security Amendment Act (Bill 3)

Amendment

Clause 7, JU6–7

Opening statements, JU5–6

Suspension notices, JU6–7

Golf courses. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Goodall-George, Shannon (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED136–137

Grant, David (Private Citizen)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Buzz strips, HR16

Jersey barriers, HR16–17

Public presentations, HR14–16

Grant, Hugh (University of Winnipeg Faculty Association)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Public presentations, SED47–48

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Buzz strips, HR16

Jersey barriers, HR16–17

Public presentations, HR14–16

Gray, Tim (Environmental Defence)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA50–51

Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) PC

Manitoba Hydro

Excess power storage (from US), CC42

Keeyask dam

Environmental study reports, CC43

Staff retirements, CC44

Sturgeon enhancement initiative, CC43

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Social housing unit renovations, SED27–28

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Amendments

Clause 3 subsection 6.5(2), JU53

Opening statements, JU51

St. Charles Country Club Incorporation Amendment Act (Bill 300)

Opening statements, SED163

Green Action Centre. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Gregorash, Tracy (Manitoba Neurofibromatosis Support Group)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED133–135

Grinspun, Doris (Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA51

Guilford, Ken (Private Citizen)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Public presentations, SED53

Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities Act (Public Works Contracts) Bill 33)

Public presentations, HR30–31

Child and Family Services Amendment Act (Critical Incident Reporting) (Bill 68)

Public presentations, SED115–117

Churchill Arctic Port Canada Act (Bill 21)

Public presentations, HR25

Cooperative Housing Strategy Act (Bill 23)

Public presentations, SED49–50

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Public presentations, IA33–34

Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Public presentations, HR23–24

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Public presentations, SED99–100

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Countermeasures Against Drug-Impaired Driving) (Bill 57)

Public presentations, JU45

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Public presentations, HR13–14

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Time Lines for Labour Board Decisions and Hearings) (Bill 54)

Public presentations, HR31–32

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act (Bill 58)

Public presentations, SED50–51

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Public presentations, JU28

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU34–35

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Public presentations, SED107–108

Public Schools Amendment Act (Connecting Schools to the Internet) (Bill 37)

Public presentations, SED50

Restorative Justice Act (Bill 60)

Public presentations, JU46

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED98–99

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2014 (Bill 66)

Public presentations, JU46–47

Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Bil 56)

Public presentations, SED105–106

Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 65)

Public presentations, HR35–36

Guimond, Dan (Manitoba Public Insurance, President and CEO)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Bodily injury liability reserve, CC80–81

Brain injuries, CC64–65

Cityplace renovation update, CC74–75

Conference attendance, CC61–62

Executive positions, CC60

Executive vehicle policy, CC62–63

Health Sciences Centre partnership, CC64

Hiring freeze, CC58, CC60

Interest rate forecasts, CC56–57

Investment portfolio, management of, CC55

McLaren, Marilyn contract, CC71–73, CC76–77

Motorcycle fund, CC79

Opening statements, CC53

Operational cost reductions, CC57–58

Promotional items, CC74

Rate increase, application for, CC53–54

Rate Stabilization Reserve, CC54, CC80

Recognition program for employees, CC78

Road repair funds, consultant costs, CC75–76

Sponsorships, CC63–67

Travel, out-of-province restrictions, CC60–61

Truck driver training program, CC77–78

Wellness programs for employees, CC71

Guse, Linda (University of Manitoba Faculty Association)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Public presentations, SED56

H

Harpe-Lesperance, Jodie (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA51–52

Harrison, Charlene and Russ (Private Citizens)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Written submissions, HR20

Health Sciences Centre. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Helicopter Ambulance Program. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Helwer, Reg (Brandon West) PC

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 3: Government Deficits and Debt

Revenue projections, PA132–133

Chapter 7: Manitoba's Framework for an Ethical Environment

Ethical misconduct policies, implementation of, PA154–155

Churchill Arctic Port Canada Act (Bill 21)

Amendment

Clause 15.1, HR45

Clause 6, HR42–43

Clause 7, HR43–44

Opening statements, HR41

Elections Manitoba office

Voter ID, LA29

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

East-side road initiative

Construction funding, SED16–17

Herd, Karen (Deputy Minister of Health)

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Clinical Oversight Panel, PA97

Clinical Oversight Panel, members of, PA102

Feasibility study (2009), PA92

Fixed and variable costs, PA93–94

Interfacility patient transfers

Reintroduction of service, PA97

Opening statements, PA90–91

Procurement manual, PA101–102

Reporting policy, PA100

Service during flooding, PA98–99

Tendering process, PA99–100, PA101

Transports per year, PA93

Value-for-money requirements, PA100

Volume projections, PA94

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Countermeasures Against Drug-Impaired Driving) (Bill 57)

Opening statements

Goertzen, JU54

Swan, JU54

Physical co-ordination test

Swan, JU54

Public presentations

Guilford, JU45

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Amendment

Clause 5 subsection 77.1(7)

Braun

Passed, HR18

Rowat

Passed, HR18

Buzz strips

Gerrard, HR16

Grant, HR16

Jersey barriers

Gerrard, HR16

Grant, HR16–17

Manitoba Federation of Labour

Rebeck, HR2

Murray, Brittany, death of

Gawronsky, HR3

Rebeck, HR2

Sweryda, HR6–7

Opening statements

Braun, HR17

Rowat, HR17

Public presentations

Campbell, HR10–11

Dooley, HR12–13

Fletcher, HR5–6

Gawronsky, HR4–5

Grant, HR14–16

Guilford, HR13–14

Moist, HR11–12

Rebeck, HR2–4

Sauer, HR9–10

Sweryda, HR6–8

SAFE Roads initiative

Gawronsky, HR5

Sinage, responsibility for

Sweryda, HR8

Written submissions

Harrison, HR20

Murray, HR19

Stecy, HR18–19

Hinds, Mel (Private Citizen)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Illegal trade in, JU37–38

Public presentations, JU35

Hinton, David (Landscape Manitoba)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Landscape Manitoba, IA37–39

Pesticide alternatives, IA38–39

Public presentations, IA37–39

Hodgins, Winston (Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation, President and CEO)

Community Financial Counselling Services

Funding support, CC116

Flight Deck Program, CC116–117

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Community relations programs, CC117

Community support funding

Approval process, CC116

Community support programs, CC116–117

Efficiency practices, CC119–120

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Prevention programs, CC125

Full time employment numbers, CC120

Growler bars, pilot project, CC118

Liquor Mart Express stores

Location of, CC118–119

Meyers Norris Penny

Merger interim report, CC110

Net profits, provincial portion, CC114

Office renovation costs

Pre/post merger, CC123

Office space, amalgamation of, CC112

Pension adjustment savings, CC124

Price increase process, CC115

Rebranding stragety, CC111–112

Research projects

Peer review, CC125–126

Social responsibility budget

Administration costs, CC125

Social responsibility spending, CC115–116

Staff relocation, CC112–113

Union contracts, merger status, CC113

Marymound

Funding support, CC116

Holden, Paul (Winnipeg Technical College)

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act (Bill 58)

Written submissions, SED75–77

Home care services. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Howard, Hon. Jennifer (Fort Rouge) NDP

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Debt repayment, PA52

Debt repayment, economic recovery period, PA55

Debt Retirement Account, PA55

Hrichishen, Jim (Deputy Minister of Finance)

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

BBB Stadium Inc. loan, PA66, PA68

Consolidation impact, PA69–71

Core government expenditures, PA59

Debt repayment, PA51–52, PA55

Debt repayment, fixed/floating rates, PA57

Debt Retirement Account, PA55, PA56, PA60

Federal Equalization Payments, PA67

Fiscal Stabilization Account, PA58–59

Flood costs, PA54

Manitoba Hydro, PA63

Open-source revenue, PA67–68

Other Approations (XXVII)

Description of, PA52–53

Tangible Capital Assets, PA61

Tenders, threshold for, PA73

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 1: Accounts and Financial Statements-Section 10 Annual Report

Opening statements, PA122–123

Chapter 3: Government Deficits and Debt

Deficit reduction plan, PA124

Fiscal sustainability, framework for, PA126–127

Opening statements, PA122–123

Quarterly reports, timeliness of, PA125–126

Revenue projections, PA132–133

Public Accounts, March 31, 2013

Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4

Bond rating downgrade, borrowing potential, PA135

Debt-servicing costs, average interest rate, PA137

Manitoba Hydro, market viability, PA134

Opening statements, PA123

Hunter, Kristina N. (Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA52

I

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. See Manitoba Hydro

Internet voting. See Elections Manitoba office

Ironman, Ivan (Private Citizen)

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED88–89

Irvin-Ross, Hon. Kerri (Fort Richmond) NDP

Child and Family Services Amendment Act (Critical Incident Reporting) (Bill 68)

Amendments

Clause 3 subsection 8.18(2), SED124

Clause 3 subsection 8.21, SED125

Definition of "critical incident," SED123

Children's Advocate Office

Adoption Act, opening of records, LA13–14

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Access centre usage, SED26

Adult learning centres, SED12

Adult learning program initiatives, SED11

Affordable housing, program update, SED7–8

Child care spaces, SED16

Child care spaces, targets, SED22–23

Children-in-care

Reduction initiatives, SED18

Diabetes reduction strategies, SED19

Early childhood education

Childhood preparedness, SED15

Early Development Instruments scores, SED15

East-side road initiative

Construction funding, SED16–17

Employment and Income Assistant housing allowance, SED5

Employment and Income Assistant housing allowance reform, SED21

Food banks

Statistics used, SED24

Usage numbers, SED19–20

Food security action plan

Inclusion in report, SED3–4

High school dropout rates, SED11

Home care services, SED25

Low income Manitobans

Healthy food access, SED21–22

Manitoba housing rental units

Satisfaction rate survey, SED8–9

Northern Manitoba communities

Aboriginal employment supports, SED13

Opening statements, SED1–2

Post-secondary education

Attendance decrease, SED14

Participation rates, SED23

Poverty rates, provincial indicators, SED20

Poverty reduction targets, SED6

Shelter rates, SED22

Single parent families

Government programs for, SED14

Social housing unit renovations, SED27–28

Social inclusion, definition of, SED4

Social inclusion, engagement measurements, SED5

Teen pregnancy rates, reduction strategies, SED6–7, SED7

What We Heard program update, SED10

Northern Manitoba communities

Aboriginal employment supports, SED13

J

Jersey barriers. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones)

Jha, Bidhu (Radisson) NDP

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 15-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Tendering process, PA28

Report to the Legislative Assembly: Performance Audits, December 2010

Chapter 4: Special Audit-Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Tendering process, PA28

Johnson-Wombdiska, Antonio (Private Ctitzen)

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED84

Johnson, Carol (Private Ctizen)

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED87–88

Johnstone, Eric (University of Winnipeg)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

COPSE, council responsibilities, SED54–55

Public presentations, SED54–55

K

Kading, Roy (KINKS)

Adoption Amendment and Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Opening Birth and Adoption Records) (Bill 59)

Public presentations, SED39

Keeyask dam. See Manitoba Hydro

Keystone Agricultural Producers. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Kinden, Amanda (Green Action Centre)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Childhood exposure, IA20

Green Action Centre, IA19–20

Health effects, IA19

Public presentations, IA19–21

Klander, Mike (Rothmans Benson & Hedges)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Flavoured pipe exemptions, JU22–23

Illegal trade in, JU23

Possession fines, JU24

Public presentations, JU22–23

Klukas, Andrew (Western Convenience Stores Association)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU63–64

Kostyshyn, Hon. Ron (Swan River) NDP

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Opening statements, SED179

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED150–151

Kraychuk, Phil (United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 832)

Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 65)

Claim suppression, HR38

Public presentations, HR38–39

Kucera, Thomas (University of Manitoba Faculty Association)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

COPSE mandate, SED56

Public presentations, SED56–57

Kumar, Ren (Shefield & Sons Tobacconists)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU68

Kynoch, Karl (Manitoba Pork Council)

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Barn building upgrades, SED169

Biosecurity protocols, SED168–169

Health surveillance, SED168–169

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), SED168–169

Public presentations, SED168–169

Reportable diseases, SED168–169

Transport trailers, cleaning of, SED170

L

La Broquerie, RM of. See Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013-Section 14

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Time Lines for Labour Board Decisions and Hearings) (Bill 54)

Amendment

Clause 2

Braun, HR48–49

Smook, HR48–49

Opening statements

Braun, HR48

Smook, HR48

Public presentations

Bergeron, HR34–35

Doyle, HR32–33

Guilford, HR31–32

Lac du Bonnet, RM of. See Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, August 2013

Landscape Manitoba. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Laser, Sig (Prvate Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Golf courses, IA27

Public presentations, IA26–27

Lawncare companies. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Legislative Assembly Amendment Act (Bill 51)

Opening statements

Goertzen, JU9

Swan, JU9

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (Dawson Trail) NDP

Business Practices Amendment Act (Improved Consumer Protection and Enforcement) (Bill 18)

Amendments

Clause 10 subsection 14.1(2), SED41

Clause 10 subsection 14.1(4), SED41–42

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Opening statements, CC107–110

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Broker supervision of agents, SED190

Commission caps, SED190

Fine increases, SED190

Opening statements, SED195–196

Out of province brokers, SED190

Search and seizure evidence, SED190

Service agreements

Commercial vs. residential agents, SED190

Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Bil 56)

Amendments

Clause 2, SED120–121

Lindsey, Anne (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA52–53

Liquor Mart Express stores. See Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Lissenberg, Annette (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED139–141

Loewen, Doreen (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED137–139

Lymphedema Awareness Day Act (Bill 209)

Public presentations

Avanthay, SED129–130

M

Maan, Ashpreet (SWAT-Students Working Against Tobacco)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU43–44

MacDonald, Darlene (Children's Advocate)

Children's Advocate Office

Aggregate recommendations, LA11

Aging out of care standards, LA5

Assessment of extended families, LA8–9

Assessment training tools, LA5

Child and Family Services Information System

Absentee cases, LA4

Conflict of interest guidelines, LA9

Cyberbullying, LA7–8, LA12

Extension of care, age cap, LA10–11

Extension of care, education, LA6

Extension of care, housing, LA7

Foster care, short-term placements, LA12–13

Opening statements, LA2

School attendence rates, LA10, LA14

Youth suicide statistics, LA6–7

Reappointment of, LA39–42

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) NDP

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Amendments

Clause 2, IA47

Clause 2 subsection 40.9(2), IA47

Opening statements, IA46

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Amendments

Clause 2 subsection 25.6(1), SED118–119

Clause 5 subsection 86.6(1), SED119

Clause 5 subsection 86.6(2), SED119

Ecological value, SED102

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Amendments

Clause 20(3), SED121–122

Clause 20(4), SED121–122

MacLean, Lauren (Red River College Students' Association)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Public presentations, SED66–67

Maharaj, Winston (Workers Compensation Board, President and CEO)

Workers Compensation Board

Actuary forecasts, CC88

Actuary forecasts, health care issues, CC98

Advertising, CC92

Asbestos fatalities, CC102

Awareness campaigns, annual budget, CC91

Business intelligence, CC96

Claim wait times, CC94

Decision disagreements, appeals process, CC94–95

Electronic reporting, CC104

Employee engagement, CC93

Funded ratio, definition of, CC88

Investment premium reductions, surplus funds, CC87–88

Investments, return on, CC87

Operating expenses, CC90, CC97

Post traumatic stress disorder, CC100

Prevention committee, CC95–96

Properties, investment

Vacancy rate policies, CC99

Properties, leased, CC89

Rate review model, update, CC101

Research and Workplace Innovation Program grants, CC92

Return to work, satisfaction rates, CC101–102

SAFE Work Manitoba, CC86, CC90

SAFE Work Manitoba, campaigns, CC91

Safe workplaces, employee rewards, CC104

Sponsorship funding, CC91–92

Staffing numbers

Full time/part time, CC89

Time-loss-to-inury rates, CC102–103

Mailman, Mariah (Concerned Mothers Coalition of Manitoba)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Childhood exposure, IA8

Public presentations, IA7–9

Maione, Carol (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED157–158

Manitoba Canola Growers Association. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Manitoba Federation of Labour. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones)

Manitoba Hydro

 Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual report, March 31, 2011, CC1–49

 Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual report, March 31, 2012, CC1–49

 Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual report, March 31, 2013, CC1–49

Administrative expenses

Eichler, CC48

Thomson, CC48

Borrowing costs for dams

Eichler, CC18

Fraser, CC18

Clean energy production

Chomiak, CC45

Thomson, CC45

Compact HPDC lines

Gerrard, CC40

Thomson, CC40

Conawapa dam carrying costs

Eichler, CC36

Thomson, CC36–37

Construction projects

Federal environmental licence

Eichler, CC29

Thomson, CC29

Final costs

Eichler, CC46

Thomson, CC46

Consumption rates per year

Chomiak, CC44

Thomson, CC44

Cost allocation study

Eichler, CC48

Thomson, CC48

Demand-side management

Gerrard, CC40

Thomson, CC40

Demand-side management programs

Eichler, CC35

Thomson, CC35

Development projects, total expenditures

Eichler, CC12–13

Thomson, CC12–13

Energy market projections (US)

Gerrard, CC41

Thomson, CC41–42

Excess power storage (from US)

Graydon, CC42

Thomson, CC42

Export revenue

Eichler, CC33–34

Thomson, CC33–34

First Nations

Audits

Eichler, CC25

Thomson, CC25

Equity interest in projects

Eichler, CC24

Thomson, CC24

Legal reimbursement negotiations

Eichler, CC23

Thomson, CC23

Internation Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Pole replacement contract

Gerrard, CC40

Thomson, CC41

Keeyask dam

Environmental study reports

Graydon, CC43

Thomson, CC43

Final cost estimates

Gerrard, CC39

Thomson, CC39–40

Long-term borrowing costs

Eichler, CC19

Struthers, CC19

Thomson, CC19

Maintenance costs, effect on rates

Eichler, CC22

Thomson, CC22

Minnesota-Manitoba transmission line

Construction start date

Eichler, CC30

Thomson, CC30

Cost of

Eichler, CC27

Thomson, CC27–28

Ownership of

Eichler, CC29

Thomson, CC29

Public consultations

Eichler, CC30

Thomson, CC30

Route selection process

Eichler, CC30

Thomson, CC30

Moody's ranking

Eichler, CC18–19

Pedersen, CC38

Struthers, CC19

Thomson, CC19, CC38

National grid program

Eichler, CC36

Thomson, CC36

Natural gas development

Eichler, CC23

Thomson, CC23

Northern Manitoba

Power connection costs

Eichler, CC27

Thomson, CC27

Solar power

Eichler, CC27

Thomson, CC27

System rates

Eichler, CC26–27

Thomson, CC26–27

Pre-approved expenditures

Eichler, CC13

Fraser, CC13

Project updates, effect on rates

Eichler, CC22

Thomson, CC22

Rate classifications

Eichler, CC32–33

Thomson, CC32–33

Rate increases, future

Eichler, CC19–20

Thomson, CC20

Road-side transmissionline costs

Eichler, CC28

Thomson, CC28

Royalities

Eichler, CC18

Thomson, CC18

Staff introductions

Eichler, CC2–3

Struthers, CC2

Thomson, CC4–12

Staff retirements

Eichler, CC32

Graydon, CC44

Thomson, CC32, CC44

Sturgeon enhancement initiative

Graydon, CC43

Thomson, CC43

Sturgeon population

Dam construction impact

Gerrard, CC41

Thomson, CC41

Swan Valley Gas Corporation, purchase of

Eichler, CC22–23

Thomson, CC23

Trapline contracts

Eichler, CC46–47

Thomson, CC47

Manitoba Hydro-Bipole III

Capacity of

Eichler, CC17

Thomson, CC17

Converter stations

Eichler, CC45–46

Thomson, CC45–46

Equipment damage, farmer liability

Eichler, CC31

Thomson, CC31

Final cost estimates

Eichler, CC14–15

Gerrard, CC39

Thomson, CC14–15, CC39

Land expropriation

Eichler, CC15–16

Thomson, CC15–16

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act (Bill 58)

Amendments

Clause 4(5)

Ewasko, SED73

Opening statements

Allum, SED72

Ewasko, SED72–73

Pembina Trails School, board governance

Stahlke, SED51

Public presentations

Guilford, SED50–51

Stahlke, SED51–52

Winnipeg Technical College

Stahlke, SED51

Written submissions

Holden, SED75–77

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission-Annual report, March 31, 2012; passed, CC126

 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission-Annual report, March 31, 2013; passed, CC126

 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation-Annual report, March 31, 2013; passed, CC126

Community relations programs

Hodgins, Winston, CC117

Community support funding

Approval process

Cullen, CC116

Hodgins, Winston, CC116

Community support programs

Hodgins, Winston, CC116–117

Efficiency practices

Friesen, CC119

Hodgins, Winston, CC119–120

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Prevention programs

Gerrard, CC125

Hodgins, Winston, CC125

Full time employment numbers

Hodgins, Winston, CC120

Growler bars, pilot project

Cullen, CC118

Hodgins, Winston, CC118

Hiring freeze

Friesen, CC121

Hodgins, CC121

Liquor Mart Express stores

Location of

Cullen, CC118

Hodgins, Winston, CC118–119

Meyers Norris Penny

Merger interim report

Cullen, CC110

Hodgins, Winston, CC110

Net profits, provincial portion

Cullen, CC114

Hodgins, Winston, CC114

Office renovation costs

Pre/post merger

Friesen, CC123

Hodgins, Winston, CC123

Office space, amalgamation of

Cullen, CC112

Hodgins, Winston, CC112

Opening statements

Cullen, CC110

Lemieux, CC107–110

Pension adjustment savings

Gerrard, CC124

Hodgins, Winston, CC124

Price increase process

Cullen, CC115

Hodgins, Winston, CC115

Rebranding stragety

Cullen, CC111

Hodgins, Winston, CC111–112

Red tape reduction measures

Cullen, CC113

Scott, Corrine, CC113–114

Regulations, implementation of

Cullen, CC110

Scott, Corrine, CC110

Research projects

Peer review

Gerrard, CC125–126

Hodgins, Winston, CC125–126

Social responsibility budget

Administration costs

Gerrard, CC125

Hodgins, Winston, CC125

Social responsibility spending

Cullen, CC115–116

Hodgins, Winston, CC115–116

Staff relocation

Cullen, CC112–113

Hodgins, Winston, CC112–113

Travel expense requests

Restriction on

Friesen, CC121–122

Hodgins, CC121–122

Union contracts, merger status

Cullen, CC113

Hodgins, Winston, CC113

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission. See Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation. See Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Manitoba Neurofibromatosis Support Group. See Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Access centre usage

Driedger, SED26

Irvin-Ross, SED26

Adult learning centres

Irvin-Ross, SED12

Wishart, SED12

Adult learning program initiatives

Irvin-Ross, SED11

Wishart, SED11

Affordable housing, program update

Irvin-Ross, SED7–8

Wishart, SED7

Child care spaces

Driedger, SED16

Irvin-Ross, SED16

Wishart, SED16

Child care spaces, targets

Gerrard, SED22

Irvin-Ross, SED22–23

Children-in-care

Reduction initiatives

Irvin-Ross, SED18

Wishart, SED18

Diabetes reduction strategies

Irvin-Ross, SED19

Wishart, SED18–19

Early childhood education

Childhood preparedness

Irvin-Ross, SED15

Wishart, SED15

Early Development Instruments scores

Irvin-Ross, SED15

Wishart, SED15

East-side road initiative

Construction funding

Helwer, SED16–17

Irvin-Ross, SED16–17

Employment and Income Assistant housing allowance

Irvin-Ross, SED5

Wishart, SED5

Employment and Income Assistant housing allowance reform

Gerrard, SED21

Irvin-Ross, SED21

Food banks

Statistics used

Irvin-Ross, SED24

Wishart, SED24

Usage numbers

Gerrard, SED19–20

Irvin-Ross, SED19–20

Food security action plan

Inclusion in report

Irvin-Ross, SED3–4

Wishart, SED3–4

High school dropout rates

Irvin-Ross, SED11

Wishart, SED11

Home care services

Driedger, SED25

Irvin-Ross, SED25

Low income Manitobans

Healthy food access

Gerrard, SED21–22

Irvin-Ross, SED21–22

Manitoba housing rental units

Satisfaction rate survey

Irvin-Ross, SED8–9

Wishart, SED8–9

Northern Manitoba communities

Aboriginal employment supports

Irvin-Ross, SED13

Wishart, SED12–13

Opening statements

Irvin-Ross, SED1–2

Wishart, SED2

Post-secondary education

Attendance decrease

Irvin-Ross, SED14

Wishart, SED14

Participation rates

Gerrard, SED23

Irvin-Ross, SED23

Poverty rates, provincial indicators

Gerrard, SED20

Irvin-Ross, SED20

Poverty reduction targets

Driedger, SED6

Irvin-Ross, SED6

Shelter rates

Gerrard, SED22

Irvin-Ross, SED22

Single parent families

Government programs for

Irvin-Ross, SED14

Wishart, SED14

Social housing unit renovations

Graydon, SED27–28

Irvin-Ross, SED27–28

Social inclusion, definition of

Irvin-Ross, SED4

Wishart, SED4

Social inclusion, engagement measurements

Irvin-Ross, SED5

Wishart, SED5

Teen pregnancy rates, reduction strategies

Driedger, SED6–7, SED7

Irvin-Ross, SED6–7, SED7

What We Heard program update

Irvin-Ross, SED10

Wishart, SED9–10

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

 Annual Financial Statement, February 28, 2013, CC51–81

 Annual reports, February 28, 2011

CC51; passed, CC81

 Annual reports, February 29, 2012, CC51–81

 Annual reports, February 28, 2013, CC51–81

Bodily injury liability reserve

Gerrard, CC80–81

Guimond, CC80–81

Brain injuries

Goertzen, CC64–65

Guimond, CC64–65

Cityplace renovation update

Goertzen, CC74–75

Guimond, CC74–75

Conference attendance

Goertzen, CC61–62

Guimond, CC61–62

Executive positions

Goertzen, CC60

Guimond, CC60

Executive vehicle policy

Goertzen, CC62–63

Guimond, CC62–63

Health Sciences Centre partnership

Goertzen, CC64

Guimond, CC64

Hiring freeze

Goertzen, CC58, CC60

Guimond, CC58, CC60

Interest rate forecasts

Goertzen, CC56–57

Guimond, CC56–57

Investment portfolio, management of

Goertzen, CC55

Guimond, CC55

Jets tickets

Goertzen, CC68–69

McLaren, Marilyn contract

Goertzen, CC71–73, CC76–77

Guimond, CC71–73, CC76–77

Motorcycle fund

Eichler, CC79

Guimond, CC79

Opening statements

Guimond, CC53

Swan, CC51–53

Operational cost reductions

Goertzen, CC57–58

Guimond, CC57–58

Promotional items

Goertzen, CC74

Guimond, CC74

Rate increase, application for

Goertzen, CC53–54

Guimond, CC53–54

Rate Stabilization Reserve

Gerrard, CC80

Goertzen, CC54

Guimond, CC54, CC80

Recognition program for employees

Goertzen, CC78

Guimond, CC78

Road repair funds, consultant costs

Goertzen, CC75–76

Guimond, CC75–76

Sponsorships

Goertzen, CC63–67

Guimond, CC63–67

Support Our Troops licence plate update

Eichler, CC78–79

Swan, CC79

Travel, out-of-province restrictions

Goertzen, CC60–61

Guimond, CC60–61

Truck driver training program

Goertzen, CC77–78

Guimond, CC77–78

Wellness programs for employees

Goertzen, CC71

Guimond, CC71

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Amendments

Clause 21 subsection 132(2.1)

Goertzen, JU48–50

Swan, JU49–50

Clause 21 subsection 132(2.2)

Goertzen, JU49–50

Swan, JU49–50

Opening statements

Goertzen, JU48

Swan, JU47–48

Public presentations

Guilford, JU28

McDonald, JU28

Manitoba Real Estate Association

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Collie, Brian M., SED186

Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Marcelino, Ted (Tyndall Park) NDP

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Procurement cards, fradulent activity, PA87

Nurse Practitioner Day Act (Bill 203)

Opening statements, SED160

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Commission caps, SED194

Complaints assistance, SED193

Marion-Gerula, Brenda (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Written submissions, SED164

Martial, Luc (Casa Cubana/Spike Marks Inc.)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU58–62

Martin, Shannon (Morris) PC

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

BBB Stadium Inc. loan, PA66, PA67–68

Debt repayment, PA55

Debt repayment, fixed/floating rates, PA57

Debt Retirement Account, PA55

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Amendments

Clause 2, IA46–47

Clause 2 subsection 40.9(2), IA47

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Amendments

Clause 2 subsection 25.6(1), SED118

Clause 5 subsection 86.6(1), SED119

Clause 5 subsection 86.6(2), SED119

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Amendments

Clause 20(3), SED121–122

Clause 20(4), SED121–122

Exploration permits, SED115

Re-harvesting, SED97

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Commission caps, SED195

Marymound

Funding support

Hodgins, Winston, CC116

McDonald, John (Private Citizen)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Public presentations, JU28

McFadyen, Scott (Canadian Propane Association-Manitoba Propane Committee)

Technical Safety Act (Bill 69)

Canadian Propane Association, SED171

Public presentations, SED171–172

McInerney, Betty (Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba)

Technical Safety Act (Bill 69)

Public presentations, SED170

McLaren, Marilyn. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

McLeod Arnould, Rorie (University of Winnipeg Students' Association)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Public presentations, SED64–65

Student representation, SED64–65

McNeil, Doug (Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation)

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Expenses, online monitoring of, PA86

Opening statements, PA79–80

Procurement cards, fradulent activity, PA81–87

Auditor General's report: Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013

Chapter 2:Citizen Concerns Part 2-Disaster Financial Assistance

Conflict of interest policy, PA77

Conflict of interest, new employee training, PA78

Opening statements, PA76–77

Northern Manitoba Communities

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014-Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Expenses, online monitoring of, PA86

McNeill, Michelle (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Public presentations, IA22–23

Meier, Fred (Deputy Minister of Municipal Government)

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, August 2013

Conflict of interest policy, 45, PA43

Opening statements, PA42–43

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of St. Clements, June 2012

Disposition of assets policy, PA40

Feasibility studies

Capital projects, PA39

Municipal bylaws, PA39–40

Thresholds, PA41

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 14-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie

Audited financial statements

Monitoring process, PA33

Municipal service officers, PA33

Personnel qualifications, PA34

Capacity building, PA35

Citizen complaints, PA37

Council update, PA32–33

Implementation of recommendations, PA36

Opening statements, PA32

Supplementary audit report requirements, PA35–36

Section 15-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients, PA30

Audited financial statements, requirements, PA31

Gravel and maintenance projects, rates used, PA31

Opening statements, PA26–27

Tendering process, PA28

Tendering thresholds, PA29–30

Report to the Legislative Assembly: Performance Audits, December 2010

Chapter 4: Special Audit-Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients, PA30

Audited financial statements, requirements, PA31

Gravel and maintenance projects, rates used, PA31

Opening statements, PA26–27

Tendering process, PA28

Tendering thresholds, PA29–30

Mental health. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Meyers Norris Penny. See Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Miller, Donna (Deputy Minister of Justice)

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Bed shortfall update, PA111

Bed space, demand for, PA112

Block by Block program, PA114

Capacity Review Committee, PA112

Curfew monitoring, PA118

Dauphin Correctional Centre

Construction update, PA113

Location of, PA112

Gang members, identification of, PA109–110

Housing, adequacy of, PA110–111

Mental health assessments, PA114

Mental health, annual perscription costs, PA113–114

Probation, drug testing for individuals, PA118

Recidivism calculations, PA117

Recidivism, length of, PA119

Rehabilitation programs, centralization of, PA117

Remand numbers, PA116

Serious incident reporting, PA109

Transgendered inmate accomodations, PA113

Video conferencing, PA115

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) PC

Cooperative Housing Strategy Act (Bill 23)

Amendments

Clause 4

Passed, SED71

Opening statements, SED69–70

Moist, Kelly (CUPE Manitoba)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Public presentations, HR11–12

Moose and elk population. See Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution)

More, Daniel (Brigham Enterprises)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU20

Morris, Marlies (SWAT-Students Working Against Tobacco)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU44

Morris, RM of. See Elections Manitoba office

Murray, Brittany. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones)

Murray, Neil (Private Citizen)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Written submissions, HR19

N

Natural gas. See Manitoba Hydro

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Opening statements

Rowat, SED162–163

Public presentations

Anderson, SED152–154

Bart Hamel, SED155

Degagne, SED149–150

Demers, SED155–157

Goodall-George, SED136–137

Gregorash, SED133–135

Kostyshyn, SED150–151

Lissenberg, SED139–141

Loewen, SED137–139

Maione, SED157–158

Nykoliation, SED131–132

Penner, SED151–152

Written submissions

DePratto, SED164–165

Marion-Gerula, SED164

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Amendments

Clause 2(1)

Blady

Passed, JU5

Clause 3 subsection 6.5(2)

Blady, JU53

Graydon, JU53

Clause 7

Blady

Passed, JU54

Chewing tobacco ban

Cunningham, JU6

Flavoured pipe exemptions

Klander, JU22–23

Illegal trade in

Dalton, JU40

Gerrard, JU37, JU40

Hinds, JU37–38

Klander, JU23

Menthol ban

Bernhardt-Lowdon, JU41

Cunningham, JU6

Opening statements

Blady, JU50–51

Graydon, JU51

Possession fines

Gerrard, JU24

Klander, JU24

Product exemptions

Dalton, JU39

Public presentations

Andrushuk, JU43

Bernhardt-Lowdon, JU40–42

Bortoluzzi, JU42–43

Crawford, JU19

Cunningham, JU25–27

Dalton, JU38–39

Gibson, JU32–33

Guilford, JU34–35

Hinds, JU35

Klander, JU22–23

Maan, JU43–44

More, JU20

Morris, JU44

Ward, JU43

Written submissions

Bidzinski, JU66–67

Burgess, JU66

Couldwell, JU65–66

Fitzgerald, JU62–63

Klukas, JU63–64

Kumar, JU68

Martial, JU58–62

Ross, JU64

Skolnik, JU67–68

Northern Manitoba communities

Aboriginal employment supports

Irvin-Ross, SED13

Wishart, SED13

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014-Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Expenses, online monitoring of

McNeil, PA86

Wiebe, PA86

Manitoba Hydro

Power connection costs

Eichler, CC27

Thomson, CC27

Solar power

Eichler, CC27

Thomson, CC27

System rates

Eichler, CC26–27

Thomson, CC26–27

Noxious Weeds Act. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Nurse Practitioner Day Act (Bill 203)

Opening statements

T. Marcelino, SED160

Nykoliation, Jeffrey (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED131–132

O

Olson, Rob (Manitoba Wildlife Federation)

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Moose and elk population tracking, SED103–105

Public presentations, SED103–104

OmniTRAX. See Churchill Arctic Port Canada Act

Organized crime. See Witness Security Amendment Act

Oswald, Hon. Theresa (Seine River) NDP

Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities Act (Public Works Contracts) (Bill 33)

Amendment

Clause 7, HR47

Opening statements, HR46

P

Parker Wetlands Conservation Committee. See Coat of Arms, Emblems and the Manitoba Tartan Amendment Act

Pay day loans. See Consumer Protection Amendment Act (High-Cost Credit Products)

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Agricultural development

Boudreau, SED98

Gerrard, SED98, SED111

Whelan Enns, SED111

Amendments

Clause 20(3)

Mackintosh, SED121–122

Martin, SED121–122

Clause 20(4)

Mackintosh, SED121–122

Martin, SED121–122

Carbon balance

Boudreau, SED96

Ducks Unlimited

Badiou, SED108

Exploration permits

Martin, SED115

Whelan Enns, SED115

Harvesting and recovery

Badiou, SED109

Mining licences

Whelan Enns, SED111

Peat-free harvesting zones

Short, SED93

Peatland restoration

Boudreau, SED96

Peguis First Nations, consultation with

Whelan Enns, SED111–112

Public presentations

Badiou, SED108–109

Boudreau, SED95–97

Guilford, SED107–108

Short, SED92–94

Whelan Enns, SED110–114

Re-harvesting

Boudreau, SED97

Martin, SED97

Sphagnum peat moss production

Short, SED92

Veriflora eco-labelling program

Short, SED93

Written submissions

Thiessen, SED125–126

Pedersen, Blaine (Midland) PC

Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Tangible Capital Assets, PA61

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 3: Government Deficits and Debt

Deficit reduction plan, PA124

Quarterly reports, timeliness of, PA125–126

Revenue projections, PA132–133

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Dauphin Correctional Centre, construction update, PA112

Chapter 7: Manitoba's Framework for an Ethical Environment

Civil servants

Orientation program costs, PA155–156

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, August 2013

Conflict of interest policy, PA43

Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of St. Clements, June 2012

Disposition of assets policy, PA40

Feasibility studies

Capital projects, PA39

Municipal bylaws, PA39–40

Elections Manitoba office

Enumeration, telephone response, LA32

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 14-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie

Audited financial statements

Monitoring process, PA33

Municipal service officers, PA33

Personnel qualifications, PA34

Council update, PA32

Section 15-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients, PA30

Tendering process, PA28

Tendering thresholds, PA29–30

Manitoba Hydro

Moody's ranking, CC38

Report to the Legislative Assembly: Performance Audits, December 2010

Chapter 4: Special Audit-Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients, PA30

Tendering process, PA28

Tendering thresholds, PA29–30

Peguis First Nations. See Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act

Pembina Trails School. See Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act

Penner, Rebecca (Private Citizen)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Public presentations, SED151–152

Percy, Adrienne (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Childhood exposure, IA10

Public presentations, IA10–11

Permanent voters list. See Elections Manitoba office

Perrier, Gord (Winnipeg Police Service)

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act (Bill 74)

Public presentations, SED146–147

Threat assessments, SED146–147

Pesticides. See Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure)

Police officers. See Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act

Police Services Amendment Act (Community Safety Officers) (Bill 31)

Amendment

Clause 2

Goertzen

Passed, JU9

Swan

Passed, JU9

Opening statements

Goertzen, JU8

Swan, JU7–8

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, JU10

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). See Animal Diseases Amendment Act

Post traumatic stress disorder. See Workers Compensation Board

Post-secondary education. See Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act

Poverty. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Powell, David (WinnipegREALTORS)

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Broker supervision of agents, SED189

Commission caps, SED190

Complaints process, SED192

Fine increases, SED189

Out of province brokers

Advertising of properities, SED189

Public presentations, SED188–189

Search and seizure evidence, SED189, SED191

Service agreements

Commercial vs. residential agents, SED189, SED191

Protection for Temporary Help Workers Act (Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and Employment Standards Code Amended) (Bill 50)

Amendment

Clause 6

Braun, JU3–4

Smook, JU3–4

Opening statements

Braun, JU2

Smook, JU3

Written submissions

Thompson, JU10–16

Public Accounts. See Audit of the Public Accounts

Public Accounts, March 31, 2013

Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4

Bond rating downgrade, borrowing potential

Hrichishen, PA135

Stefanson, PA135

Debt-servicing costs, average interest rate

Gerrard, PA137

Hrichishen, PA137

Manitoba Hydro, market viability

Hrichishen, PA134

Schuler, PA134

Stefanson, PA134

Opening statements

Hrichishen, PA123

Public Schools Amendment Act (Connecting Schools to the Internet) (Bill 37)

Amendments

Clause 2

Ewasko, SED72

Opening statements

Allum, SED71

Ewasko, SED72

Public presentations

Guilford, SED50

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act (Bill 74)

Assaults against officers

Sutherland, SED144

Opening statements

Goertzen, SEED159–160

Swan, SEED159

Public presentations

Perrier, SED146–147

Rampersad, SED148–149

Sabourin, SED128–129

Sutherland, SED143–145

Threat assessments

Perrier, SED146–147

R

Rampersad, Kevin (Private Citizen)

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act (Bill 74)

Public presentations, SED148–149

Rauh, Steve (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Public presentations, IA18–19

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Broker supervision of agents

Lemieux, SED190

Powell, David, SED189

Commission caps

Elston, Stewart, SED194

Lemieux, SED190

Martin, SED195

Powell, David, SED190

Struthers, SED195

T. Marcelino, SED194

Complaints assistance

Desorcy, Gloria, SED193

T. Marcelino, SED193

Complaints process

Desorcy, Gloria, SED192

Powell, David, SED192

Consumer relations education

Desorcy, Gloria, SED192, SED193

Gerrard, SED193

Fine increases

Lemieux, SED190

Powell, David, SED189

Opening statements

Cullen, SED196

Lemieux, SED195–196

Out of province brokers

Advertising of properities

Powell, David, SED189

Lemieux, SED190

Public presentations

Collie, Brian M., SED186

Desorcy, Gloria, SED191–192

Elston, Stewart, SED194

Powell, David, SED188–189

Realtor renumeration negotiations

Allan, SED187

Collie, Brian M., SED187–188

Search and seizure evidence

Cullen, SED191

Lemieux, SED190

Powell, David, SED189, SED191

Service agreements

Commercial vs. residential agents

Lemieux, SED190

Powell, David, SED189

Rebeck, Kevin (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Manitoba Federation of Labour, HR2

Murray, Brittany, death of, HR2

Public presentations, HR2–4

Reddick, Frank B. (Turff Logic Inc.)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA49

Reimer, Heinz (Manitoba Beef Producers)

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Written submissions, SED180–183

Rempel, Laura (University of Manitoba Graduate Students' Association)

Advanced Education Administration Amendment and Council on Post-Secondary Education Repeal Act (Bill 63)

Written submissions, SED77–78

Report to the Legislative Assembly: Performance Audits, December 2010

Chapter 4: Special Audit-Rural Municipality of St. Laurent

Audited financial statements, grant recipients

Bellringer, PA31

Meier, PA30

Pedersen, PA30

Audited financial statements, requirements

Gerrard, PA31

Meier, PA31

Gravel and maintenance projects, rates used

Gerrard, PA31

Meier, PA31

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA26

Meier, PA26–27

Tendering process

Jha, PA28

Meier, PA28

Pedersen, PA28

Tendering thresholds

Meier, PA29–30

Pedersen, PA29–30

Research and Workplace Innovation Program. See Workers Compensation Board

Restorative Justice Act (Bill 60)

Amendments

Clause 2 subsection 2(4)

Goertzen, JU55

Swan-56, JU55

Opening statements

Goertzen, JU54–55

Swan, JU54

Public presentations

Guilford, JU46

Recidivism measurements

Goertzen, JU55

Ricard, Norm (Acting Auditor General)

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 1: Accounts and Financial Statements-Section 10 Annual Report

Opening statements, PA122

Quarterly reports, timeliness of, PA130–132

Chapter 3: Government Deficits and Debt

Quarterly reports, timeliness of, PA125–126, PA130–132

Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Opening statements, PA89–90

Termination of contract, PA96

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Opening statements, PA105–107

Serious incident reporting, PA109

Chapter 7: Manitoba's Framework for an Ethical Environment

Civil servants

Orientation program costs, PA156

Ethical misconduct

Anonymous disclosures reporting, PA146

Retaliation for reporting, PA142–145

Opening statements, PA139–140

Robinson, Mary (Council of Canadians, Winnipeg Chapter)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA50

Romeo, Lynn (Acting Deputy Minister of Finance and Civil Service Commissioner)

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 7: Manitoba's Framework for an Ethical Environment

Civil servants

Orientation program costs, PA156

Conflict of interest declaration

Assistant deputy ministers, PA151

Conflict of interest policy, PA150–151

Ethical misconduct

Allegation tracking, reporting of, PA150

Anonymous disclosure reporting, PA145–146

Implementation of policies, PA152–155

Retaliation for reporting, PA145, PA148–149

Internal fraud exposure evaluations

Recommendation update, PA149

Opening statements, PA140–142

Roscelli, Marge (Private Citizen)

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED90–91

Ross-Burtnack, Delaney (Canadian Association of AGRI Retailers)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Canadian Association of AGRI Retailers, IA35–37

Public presentations, IA35–37

Ross, Glen (Glen D. Ross Agencies Ltd.)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU64

Rowat, Leanne (Riding Mountain) PC

Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013, Auditor General's report

Chapter 4: Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program

Day care centres

Capital project finding, PA19–20

Funding, wait time for, PA18

Licensed spaces, funding for, PA17–18

Provisional licences, PA22

Follow-up of December 2006 report: Auditor General's report

Audit of the Child and Family Services Division Pre-Devolution Child in Care Processes and Practices

Child Abuse Registry

Form submission update, PA5–6

Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)

Agency compliance, PA10

Completed recommendations, PA8

Recommendation update, PA78

Child maintenance recommendations, PA6

Quality assurance requirements for agencies, PA14–15

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Amendment

Clause 5 subsection 77.1(7)

Passed, HR18

Opening statements, HR17

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Act (Bill 214)

Opening statements, SED162–163

S

Sabourin, Maurice (Private Citizen)

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act (Bill 74)

Public presentations, SED128–129

SAFE Roads initiative. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones)

SAFE Work Manitoba. See Workers Compensation Board

Sanders, David M. (Private Citizen)

Coat of Arms, Emblems and the Manitoba Tartan Amendment Act (Bill 72)

Parker lands

Rapid transit route, SED142

Parker Wetlands Conservation Committee, SED142

Public presentations, SED141–143

Sanderson, Danielle (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Childhood exposure, IA45

Public presentations, IA45

Sauer, Dave (Winnipeg Labour Council)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Public presentations, HR9–10

Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 65)

Written submissions, HR51–52

Schuler, Ron (St. Paul) PC

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 1: Accounts and Financial Statements-Section 10 Annual Report

Quarterly reports, timeliness of, PA130–132

Chapter 3: Government Deficits and Debt

Quarterly reports, timeliness of, PA130–132

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Transgendered inmate accomodations, PA113

Chapter 7: Manitoba's Framework for an Ethical Environment

Ethical misconduct

Anonymous disclosure reporting, PA145–146

Implementation of policies, PA152–155

Retaliation for reporting, PA142–145, PA148–149

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Procurement cards, fradulent activity, PA80–82

Public Accounts, March 31, 2013

Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4

Manitoba Hydro, market viability, PA134

Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Bil 56)

Amendments

Clause 2, SED120–121

Scott, Corrine (Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba, Director of Compliance)

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation

Red tape reduction measures, CC113–114

Regulations, implementation of, CC110

Selinger, Hon. Greg (St. Boniface) NDP

Elections Manitoba office

Advanced polls, convenience of, LA36

Electronic voting, LA35–36

Enumeration accessibility, LA34–35

Opening statements, LA16

Permanent voters list

Update, LA33–34

Seniw, Jane (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Health effects, IA14

Public presentations, IA14–15

Shewfelt, Grant (Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Mantioba Weed Supervisors Association, IA15–16

Noxious Weeds Act, IA15

Public presentations, IA15–16

Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS). See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 4: Helicopter Ambulance Program

Short, Paul (Manitoba Peat Producers)

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Peat-free harvesting zones, SED93

Public presentations, SED92–94

Sphagnum peat moss production, SED92

Veriflora eco-labelling program, SED93

Shtykalo, Tyson (Assistant Auditor General, Financial Statements)

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 1: Accounts and Financial Statements-Section 10 Annual Report

Capital assests, amortization, PA136–137

Silver, John (Community Financial Counselling Services)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (High-Cost Credit Products) (Bill 34)

Pay day loans, SED33

Public presentations, SED32–34

Single parents. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations

Elk, SED86

Guilford, SED98–99

Ironman, SED88–89

Johnson, SED87–88

Johnson-Wombdiska, SED84

Roscelli, SED90–91

Slusar, SED82–83

Tacan, SED81

Wasicuna, SED85

Skolnik, Jarred (Private Citizen)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Written submissions, JU67–68

Slusar, Bruce (Private Citizen)

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED82–83

Smith, Lise (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Written submissions, IA48–49

Smoking. See Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments)

Smook, Dennis (La Verendrye) PC

Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Amendment

Clause 7 subsection 15.1(1)(c), HR40

Opening statements, HR40

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Time Lines for Labour Board Decisions and Hearings) (Bill 54)

Amendment

Clause 2, HR48–49

Opening statements, HR48

Protection for Temporary Help Workers Act (Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and Employment Standards Code Amended) (Bill 50)

Amendment

Clause 6, JU3–4

Opening statements, JU3

Technical Safety Act (Bill 69)

Opening statements, SED178

Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 65)

Amendment

Clause 7(1), HR50

Opening statements, HR49

Workers Compensation Board

Actuary forecasts, CC88

Advertising, CC92

Awareness campaigns, annual budget, CC91

Claim wait times, CC94

Decision disagreements, appeals process, CC94–95

Dewar, Bob, resignation of, CC90

Employee engagement, CC93

Funded ratio, definition of, CC88

Investment premium reductions, surplus funds, CC87–88

Investments, return on, CC87

Opening statements, CC84–85

Operating expenses, CC90

Properties, leased, CC89

Research and Workplace Innovation Program grants, CC92

SAFE Work Manitoba, CC90

SAFE Work Manitoba, campaigns, CC91

Safe workplaces, employee rewards, CC104

Sponsorship funding, CC91–92

Staffing numbers

Full time/part time, CC89

Social housing. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Sourisseau, Melanie (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Public presentations, IA39–41

Speed limits. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones)

Sphagnum peast moss. See Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act

St. Charles Country Club Incorporation Amendment Act (Bill 300)

Opening statements

Graydon, SED163

St. Clements, RM of. See Auditor General's report: Rural Municipality of St. Clements

St. Laurent, RM of. See Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013-Section 15; Report to the Legislative Assembly: Performance Audits, December 2010-Chapter 4

Stahlke, Craig (Pembina Trails School Division)

Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act (Bill 58)

Pembina Trails School, board governance, SED51

Public presentations, SED51–52

Winnipeg Technical College, SED51

Stanley, Kirk (Private Citizen)

Adoption Amendment and Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Opening Birth and Adoption Records) (Bill 59)

Health records, sharing of, SED37–38

Public presentations, SED37–38

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2014 (Bill 66)

Opening statements

Goertzen, JU56–58

Swan, JU57–58

Public presentations

Guilford, JU46–47

Stecy, Ron (Manitoba Building and Construction Trades Council)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Written submissions, HR18–19

Stefanson, Heather (Tuxedo) PC

Apprenticeship Employment Opportunities Act (Public Works Contracts) (Bill 33)

Amendment

Clause 7, HR46–47

Opening statements, HR46

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 3: Government Deficits and Debt

Fiscal sustainability, framework for, PA126–127

Public Accounts, March 31, 2013

Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4

Bond rating downgrade, borrowing potential, PA135

Manitoba Hydro, market viability, PA134

Struthers, Hon. Stan (Dauphin) NDP

Manitoba Hydro

Long-term borrowing costs, CC19

Moody's ranking, CC19

Staff introductions, CC2

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Commission caps, SED195

Sturgeon. See Manitoba Hydro

Suicide. See Children's Advocate Office under Youth suicide statistics

Support Our Troops licence plates. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Sutherland, Mike (Winnipeg Police Association)

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act (Bill 74)

Assaults against officers, SED144

Public presentations, SED143–145

Swan Valley Gas Corporation. See Manitoba Hydro

Swan, Hon. Andrew (Minto) NDP

Court of Queen's Bench Small Claims Practices Amendment Act (Bill 64)

Opening statements, SED159

Drivers and Vehicles Amendments Act (Support Our Troops Licence Plates) (Bill 208)

Clause 3

Passed, SED161

Clause 3 before clause (a)

Passed, SED162

Clause 3 subsection 60.1(2)

Passed, SED161

Opening statements, SED160

Elections Manitoba office

Permanent voters list

MLA access to, LA32

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Countermeasures Against Drug-Impaired Driving) (Bill 57)

Opening statements, JU54

Physical co-ordination test, JU54

Legislative Assembly Amendment Act (Bill 51)

Opening statements, JU9

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Opening statements, CC51–53

Support Our Troops licence plate update, CC79

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Amendments

Clause 21 subsection 132(2.1), JU49–50

Clause 21 subsection 132(2.2), JU49–50

Opening statements, JU47–48

Police Services Amendment Act (Community Safety Officers) (Bill 31)

Amendment

Clause 2

Passed, JU9

Opening statements, JU7–8

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Amendment Act (Bill 74)

Opening statements, SEED159

Restorative Justice Act (Bill 60)

Opening statements, JU54

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2014 (Bill 66)

Opening statements, JU57–58

Witness Security Amendment Act (Bill 3)

Amendment

Clause 7, JU6

Opening statements, JU5

Suspension notices, JU6

Sweryda, Christian (Private Citizen)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety of Workers in Highway Construction Zones) (Bill 2)

Murray, Brittany, death of, HR6–7

Public presentations, HR6–8

Sinage, responsibility for, HR8

T

Tangible Capital Assets. See Audit of the Public Accounts, Auditor General's report

Technical Safety Act (Bill 69)

Canadian Propane Association

McFadyen, SED171

Opening statements

Braun, SED178

Smook, SED178

Public presentations

McFadyen, SED171–172

McInerney, SED170

Teen pregnancy rates. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Temporary workers. See Protection for Temporary Help Workers Act (Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and Employment Standards Code Amended)

Thiessen, Ron (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Manitoba Chapter)

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Written submissions, SED125–126

Thompson, Yvonne (Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba)

Protection for Temporary Help Workers Act (Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and Employment Standards Code Amended) (Bill 50)

Written submissions, JU10–16

Thomson, Scott (Manitoba Hydro, President and CEO)

Manitoba Hydro

Administrative expenses, CC48

Clean energy production, CC45

Compact HPDC lines, CC40

Conawapa dam carrying costs, CC36–37

Construction projects

Federal environmental licence, CC29

Final costs, CC46

Consumption rates per year, CC44

Cost allocation study, CC48

Demand-side management, CC40

Demand-side management programs, CC35

Development projects, total expenditures, CC12–13

Energy market projections (US), CC41–42

Excess power storage (from US), CC42

Export revenue, CC33–34

First Nations

Audits, CC25

Equity interest in projects, CC24

Legal reimbursement negotiations, CC23

Internation Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Pole replacement contract, CC41

Keeyask dam

Environmental study reports, CC43

Final cost estimates, CC39–40

Long-term borrowing costs, CC19

Maintenance costs, effect on rates, CC22

Minnesota-Manitoba transmission line

Construction start date, CC30

Cost of, CC27–28

Ownership of, CC29

Public consultations, CC30

Route selection process, CC30

Moody's ranking, CC19, CC38

National grid program, CC36

Natural gas development, CC23

Northern Manitoba

Power connection costs, CC27

Solar power, CC27

System rates, CC26–27

Project updates, effect on rates, CC22

Rate classifications, CC32–33

Rate increases, future, CC20

Road-side transmissionline costs, CC28

Royalities, CC18

Staff introductions, CC4–12

Staff retirements, CC32, CC44

Sturgeon enhancement initiative, CC43

Sturgeon population

Dam construction impact, CC41

Swan Valley Gas Corporation, purchase of, CC23

Trapline contracts, CC47

Manitoba Hydro-Bipole III

Capacity of, CC17

Converter stations, CC45–46

Equipment damage, farmer liability, CC31

Final cost estimates, CC14–15, CC39

Land expropriation, CC15–16

Northern Manitoba communities

Manitoba Hydro

Power connection costs, CC27

Solar power, CC27

System rates, CC26–27

Thorsteinson, Danny (Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs)

Fires Prevention and Emergency Response Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Public presentations, HR22–23

Tobacco. See Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments)

Transgendered individuals. See Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014, Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders; Vital Statistics Amendment Act

V

Veriflora. See Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act

Verma, Shipra (Chief Electoral Officer)

Elections Manitoba office

Absentee vote provision, LA31

Advanced polls, convenience of, LA36

Arthur-Virden/Morris by-election

Enumeration process, LA22

Compliance costs, LA20–21

Constituency vacancies

Replacement timeline, LA23–24

Disassociated voters, new Canadians, LA25–26

Electronic voting, LA35–36

Enumeration accessibility, LA34–35

Enumeration, telephone response, LA32–33

Mandatory voting, LA31

Opening statements, LA17–19

Permanent voters list

Federal/municipal sharing agreement, LA37

MLA access to, LA32

Update, LA31–32, LA33–34

Political parties, subsidy amount, LA20

Publication restrictions during by-elections, LA20

Social media campaign, LA26

Swear-ons, LA27, LA29

Third-party legislation, LA21

Voter ID, LA27, LA29

Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Bil 56)

Amendments

Clause 2

Lemieux, SED120–121

Schuler, SED120–121

Public presentations

Busby, SED106–107

Guilford, SED105–106

Transgendered individuals

Change of sex designation

Busby, SED106–107

Mature minors

Busby, SED107

W

Walking school bus. See Children's Advocate Office

Ward, Hayley (SWAT-Students Working Against Tobacco)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act (Prohibitions of Flavoured Tobacco and Other Amendments) (Bill 52)

Public presentations, JU43

Wasicuna, Wayne (Private Citizen)

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Governance Act (Bill 48)

Public presentations, SED85

Werier, Michael (Workers Compensation Board, Chairperson)

Workers Compensation Board

Dewar, Bob, resignation of, CC90

Opening statements, CC85–86

Wetlands. See Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act

What We Heard program. See Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Whelan Enns, Gaile (Peguis First Nation)

Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution) (Bill 53)

Ecological value, SED102

Public presentations, SED101–102

Peatlands Stewardship and Related Amendments Act (Bill 61)

Agricultural development, SED111

Exploration permits, SED115

Mining licences, SED111

Peguis First Nations, consultation with, SED111–112

Public presentations, SED110–114

Wiebe, Ken (Private Citizen)

Environment Amendment Act (Reducing Pesticide Exposure) (Bill 55)

Lawcare companies, IA42–43

Public presentations, IA42–43

Wiebe, Matt (Concordia) NDP

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Expenses, online monitoring of, PA85–86

Northern Manitoba Communities

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014-Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Expenses, online monitoring of, PA86

Wight, Melanie (Burrows) NDP

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 6: Managing the Province's Adult Offenders

Block by Block program, PA114

Video conferencing, PA114

Follow-Up of Previously Issued Recommendations, Auditor General's report, January 2013

Section 14-Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie

Capacity building, PA35

Wildlife conservation. See Fisheries and Wildlife Amendment Act (Restitution)

Winnipeg Jets. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Winnipeg Technical College. See Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Act

WinnipegREALTORS

Real Estate Services Act (Bill 70)

Powell, David, SED188–189

Wirth, Brian (Assistant Auditor General-Investigations)

Auditor General's report-Annual Report to the Legislature, March 2014

Chapter 9: Northern Airports and Marine Operations

Opening statements, PA79–80

Procurement cards, fradulent activity, 87, PA80–82

Auditor General's report: Annual Report to the Legislature, January 2013

Chapter 2:Citizen Concerns Part 2-Disaster Financial Assistance

Opening statements, PA77

Wishart, Ian (Portage la Prairie) PC

Adoption Amendment and Vital Statistics Amendment Act (Opening Birth and Adoption Records) (Bill 59)

Opening statements, SED40

Animal Diseases Amendment Act (Bill 71)

Biosecurity, plants, SED176

Opening statements, SED179

Child and Family Services Amendment Act (Critical Incident Reporting) (Bill 68)

Amendments

Clause 3 subsection 8.18(2), SED123–124

Clause 3 subsection 8.21, SED124–125

Definition of "critical incident," SED123

Children's Advocate Office

Adoption Act, opening of records, LA13–14

Aggregate recommendations, LA11

Aging out of care standards, LA5

Assessment training tools, LA5

Child and Family Services Information System

Absentee cases, LA4

Cyberbullying, LA12

Extension of care, education, LA6

Extension of care, housing, LA6–7

Foster care, short-term placements, LA12–13

Opening statements, LA1–2

Walking school bus, LA5

Youth suicide statistics, LA6–7

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (ALL Aboard), Annual report, March 31, 2013

Adult learning centres, SED12

Adult learning program initiatives, SED11

Affordable housing, program update, SED7

Child care spaces, SED16

Children-in-care

Reduction initiatives, SED18

Diabetes reduction strategies, SED18–19

Early childhood education

Childhood preparedness, SED15

Early Development Instruments scores, SED15

Employment and Income Assistant housing allowance, SED5

Food bank usage numbers

Statistics used, SED24

Food security action plan

Inclusion in report, SED3–4

High school dropout rates, SED11

Manitoba housing rental units

Satisfaction rate survey, SED8–9

Northern Manitoba communities

Aboriginal employment supports, SED12–13

Opening statements, SED2

Post-secondary education

Attendance decrease, SED14

Single parent families

Government programs for, SED14

Social inclusion, definition of, SED4

Social inclusion, engagement measurements, SED5

What We Heard program update, SED9–10

Northern Manitoba communities

Aboriginal employment supports, SED13–14

Workers Compensation Board

Actuary forecasts, health care issues, CC97–98

Properties, investment

Vacancy rate policies, CC99

Witness Security Amendment Act (Bill 3)

Amendment

Clause 7

Goertzen, JU6–7

Swan, JU6

Opening statements

Goertzen, JU5–6

Swan, JU5

Suspension notices

Goertzen, JU6–7

Swan, JU6

Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 65)

Amendment

Clause 7(1)

Braun, HR50

Smook, HR50

Claim suppression

Doyle, HR36–37

Kraychuk, HR38

Opening statements

Braun, HR49

Smook, HR49

Public presentations

Doyle, HR36–38

Guilford, HR35–36

Kraychuk, HR38–39

Written submissions

Sauer, HR51–52

Workers Compensation Board

 Annual report-Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel, December 31, 2011; passed, CC104

 Annual report-Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel, December 31, 2012; passed, CC104

 Annual report-Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel, December 31, 2013

 Annual report, December 31, 2012; passed, CC104

 Annual report, December 31, 2013

 Five Year Plan, 2011-2015; passed, CC104

 Five Year Plan, 2012-2016; passed, CC104

 Five Year Plan, 2013-2017

 Five Year Plan, 2014-2018

Actuary forecasts

Maharaj, CC88

Smook, CC88

Actuary forecasts, health care issues

Maharaj, CC98

Wishart, CC97–98

Advertising

Maharaj, CC92

Smook, CC92

Asbestos fatalities

Gerrard, CC102

Maharaj, CC102

Awareness campaigns, annual budget

Maharaj, CC91

Smook, CC91

Business intelligence

Cullen, CC96

Maharaj, CC96

Claim wait times

Maharaj, CC94

Smook, CC94

Decision disagreements, appeals process

Maharaj, CC94–95

Smook, CC94–95

Dewar, Bob, resignation of

Smook, CC90

Werier, CC90

Electronic reporting

Gerrard, CC104

Maharaj, CC104

Employee engagement

Maharaj, CC93

Smook, CC93

Funded ratio, definition of

Maharaj, CC88

Smook, CC88

Investment premium reductions, surplus funds

Maharaj, CC87–88

Smook, CC87–88

Investments, return on

Maharaj, CC87

Smook, CC87

Mental health claims

Driedger, CC100

Opening statements

Braun, CC84

Smook, CC84–85

Werier, CC85–86

Operating expenses

Cullen, CC97

Maharaj, CC90, CC97

Smook, CC90

Post traumatic stress disorder

Driedger, CC100

Maharaj, CC100

Prevention committee

Cullen, CC95–96

Maharaj, CC95–96

Properties, investment

Vacancy rate policies

Maharaj, CC99

Wishart, CC99

Properties, leased

Maharaj, CC89

Smook, CC89

Rate review model, update

Cullen, CC101

Maharaj, CC101

Research and Workplace Innovation Program grants

Maharaj, CC92

Smook, CC92

Return to work, satisfaction rates

Gerrard, CC101–102

Maharaj, CC101–102

SAFE Work Manitoba

Maharaj, CC86, CC90

Smook, CC90

SAFE Work Manitoba, campaigns

Maharaj, CC91

Smook, CC91

Safe workplaces, employee rewards

Maharaj, CC104

Smook, CC104

Sponsorship funding

Maharaj, CC91–92

Smook, CC91–92

Staffing numbers

Full time/part time

Maharaj, CC89

Smook, CC89

Time-loss-to-inury rates

Gerrard, CC102

Maharaj, CC102–103