The following 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. (D. Bean, K. Guillas, C. Lovatt and others)

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Hon. Mr. Lemieux presented:

Annual Report of the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 139)

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Hon. Mr. Selinger presented:

Manitoba Hydro Electric Board, Quarterly Report, Nine Months, April 1 – December 31 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 140)

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Hon. Mr. Caldwell presented:

Annual Report of the Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund for the year ending December 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 141)

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Hon. Mr. Lathlin presented:

Five Year Report of the Manitoba Fisheries for the period of April 1, 1994 to March 31, 1999.

(Sessional Paper No. 142)

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During Oral Questions, Hon. Mr. Ashton rose on a point of order regarding the word "dishonest" spoken by the Leader of the Official Opposition and requested it be withdrawn.

And Mr. Laurendeau having spoken to the point of order,

WHEREUPON Mr. Speaker informed the House he would take the matter under advisement.

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Pursuant to Rule 23(1), Messrs. Faurschou and Schellenberg, Mrs. Smith (Fort Garry), Mr. Rondeau and Ms. Allan 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. Derkach concluding his remarks,

And Hon. Mr. Doer, Mrs. Smith (Fort Garry), Hon. Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Maguire and Hon. Mr. Lemieux having spoken,

And Mr. Filmon 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 19, 2000.

Hon. George Hickes,

Speaker.