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Wednesday, December 1, 1999

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS No. 6

FIRST SESSION, THIRTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

PRAYERS

1:30 O’CLOCK P.M.

Hon. Mr. Sale presented:

Annual Report of the Child and Youth Secretariat for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 42)

Annual Report of the Department of Family Services for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 43)

Annual Report of the Manitoba Housing, the Housing and Renewal Corporation and the Manitoba Housing Authority for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 44)

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Hon. Ms. Friesen presented:

Annual Report of the Department of Urban Affairs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 45)

Annual Report of the Department of Rural Development for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 46)

Annual Report of the Manitoba Water Services Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 47)

Annual Report of the Surface Rights Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 48)

Annual Report of the Municipal Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 49)

Annual Report of the Conservation Districts of Manitoba for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 50)

Annual Report of the Food Development Centre for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 51)

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Hon. Mr. Lathlin presented:

Annual Report of the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 52)

Annual Report of the Department of Energy and Mines for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 53)

Annual Report of the Department of Environment for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 54)

Annual Report of the Sustainable Development Innovations Fund for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 55)

Annual Report of The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 56)

Annual Report of the Pineland Forest Nursery for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 57)

Annual Report of the Venture Manitoba Tours Ltds. for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 58)

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Hon. Mr. Ashton presented:

Annual Report of the Department of Government Services and Emergency Expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 59)

Annual Report of the Fleet Vehicles Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 60)

Annual Report of the Materials Distribution Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 61)

Annual Report of the Land Management Services Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 62)

Annual Report of the Mail Management Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 63)

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Hon. Mr. Chomiak, the Minister of Health made a statement regarding today, December 1, 1999, being AIDS Day,

Mrs. Mitchelson and, by leave, Hon. Mr. Gerrard commented on the statement.

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Pursuant to Rule 20 (1), Ms. Allan, Mrs. Driedger, Messrs. Smith (Brandon West) and Pitura and Hon. Mr. Gerrard made Members’ Statements

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The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Ms. Allan:

For an Address to His Honour the Lieutenant Governor in answer to His Speech at the Opening of the Session.

And the debate continuing,

And Mr. Filmon having spoken,

And Mr. Filmon moved an amendment as follows:

THAT the Motion be amended by adding to it after the word "Manitoba" the following words:

BUT this House regrets that this government has failed to meet the goals and needs of Manitobans by its

      (a) failure to provide a plan or vision for the Province of Manitoba to ensure we continue to enjoy the economic successes of the last decade; and

      (b) failure to commit to fiscal responsibility by not committing the balance the budget this year and every year as promised in the recent provincial election; and

      (c) failure to commit to maintaining all provisions of the toughest balanced budget legislation in Canada; and

      (d) failure to provide any meaningful measures to maintain economic growth and reduce taxes; and

      (e) failure to provide a jobs strategy so that Manitoba continues to lead the country in job growth and low unemployment; and

      (f) failure to help people help themselves by proclaiming workfare legislation that would assist welfare recipients to find jobs;

AND HAS THEREBY lost the trust and confidence of the people of Manitoba and this House.

WHEREUPON Mr. Speaker ruled the amendment in order.

And a debate continuing on the amendment,

And Hon. Mr. Ashton, Mrs. Smith (Fort Garry) and Hon. Ms. Barrett having spoken,

The debate was allowed to remain open.

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The House then adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 1999.

 

Hon. George Hickes,