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The following petition was presented:

Mrs. Driedger – 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. L. Hockley, P. White, S. MacDonald and others)

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The following petition was read and received:

Mrs. Driedger – 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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Hon. Ms. McGifford, the Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism made a statement regarding today being Manitoba Day, the 130^th Birthday of the Province of Manitoba,

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

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During Oral Questions, Hon. Mr. Mackintosh rose on a point of order regarding the use of the word "lies" spoken by the Honourable Member for River East,

And Mrs. Mitchelson, Hon. Mr. Mackintosh and Mr. Laurendeau having spoken,

Mr. Speaker recognized Hon. Mr. Mackintosh to add new information to the point of order,

And Hon. Mr. Mackintosh concluding his remarks,

WHEREUPON, Mr. Speaker ruled that there was a point of order and requested the Honourable Member for River East to withdraw her comments,

Mrs. Mitchelson withdrew her remarks.

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Pursuant to Rule 23(1), Mrs. Driedger, Messrs. Rondeau, Faurschou, Schellenberg and Penner (Emerson) made Members’ Statements.

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

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

And on the Proposed Amendment of Mr. Stefanson:

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.

And the debate continuing on the amendment,

And Mr. Maloway concluding his remarks,

And Mr. Penner (Emerson) and Hon. Ms. Mihychuk having spoken,

And Mr. Loewen speaking at 12:30 p.m.

The debate was allowed to remain in his name.

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The House then adjourned at 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2000.

Hon. George Hickes,

Speaker.