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The following petition was presented:

Mrs. Driedger (Charleswood) – Minister of Justice encourage the Government of Manitoba to continue partnering with schools and law enforcement to ensure Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs provide recreational and athletic activities. (M. Ilderton, V. Martens, K. Kliever and others)

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The following petition was read and received:

Mrs. Driedger (Charleswood) – Minister of Justice encourage the Government of Manitoba to continue partnering with schools and law enforcement to ensure Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs provide recreational and athletic activities. (M. Mcwilliams, S. Rempel, J. Turner and others)

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Hon. Mr. Lathlin, the Minister of Conservation made a statement regarding National Forest Week, May 7 to 13, 2000,

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

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Hon. Ms. Wowchuk, the Minister of Agriculture and Food made a statement regarding Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program (CMAP),

Mr. Penner (Emerson) and, by leave, Hon. Mr. Gerrard commented on the statement.

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Hon. Mr. Ashton, the Minister of Highways and Government Services made a statement regarding the Federal Government's response to the report on grain transportation,

Mr. Cummings commented on the statement.

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Pursuant to Rule 23(1), Ms. Korzeniowski, Mrs. Mitchelson, Messrs. Schellenberg, Penner (Emerson) and Smith (Brandon West) made Members’ Statements.

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The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Mr. Selinger:

THAT this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government.

And the debate continuing,

And Mr. Stefanson having spoken,

Mr. Stefanson moved an amendment as follows:

THAT the Motion be amended by deleting all the words after "House" and substituting the following:

therefore regrets this budget ignores the present and future needs of Manitobans by:

(a) failing to provide a vision or plan for Manitoba's economy;

(b) failing to protect the strong economic climate established in Manitoba during the last decade;

(c) failing to provide substantial tax cuts to Manitobans;

(d) failing to recognize the importance of tax competitiveness so Manitoba can continue to prosper;

(e) failing to provide any incentive for our young people to stake their futures in Manitoba;

(f) failing to provide adequate support to Manitoba's universities;

(g) failing to provide a process for public consultation on the establishment of five new casinos;

(h) failing to provide assistance to agriculture producers affected by severe flooding in southwestern Manitoba;

(i) failing to meet the highways and infrastructure needs of rural Manitoba;

(j) failing to end hallway medicine as promised;

(k) failing to open 138 new, permanent hospital beds as promised; and

(l) failing to deal with the needs and concerns of the City of Winnipeg.

As a consequence, the government has thereby lost the confidence of this House and the people of Manitoba.

WHEREUPON Mr. Speaker ruled the amendment in order.

And the debate continuing on the amendment,

And Hon. Mr. Ashton and Mr. Cummings having spoken,

And Mr. Maloway speaking at 6:00 p.m.

The debate was allowed to remain in his name.

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The House then adjourned at 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2000.

Hon. George Hickes,

Speaker.