By leave, Mr. Santos, Chairperson of the Committee of Supply, presented the Report of the Proceedings of the Committee from September 8, 2003 to September 24, 2003 as follows:

In the section of the Committee of Supply sitting in Room 255 on September 11, 2003 considering the estimates of the Department of Agriculture and Food, the question was put on Resolution No. 3.1 – Administration and Finance. A voice vote was held whereupon a count out vote was requested and Members sitting in Room 254 and Room 255 returned to the Chamber. A counted vote was held on the motion, which was passed. (31-19).

In the section of the Committee of Supply sitting in Room 254 on September 11, 2003 considering the estimates of the Department of Health, a voice vote was held on a motion moved by Mrs. Driedger recommending that the Minister of Health's salary be reduced to $1.00. Whereupon a count out vote was requested and Members sitting in Room 254 and Room 255 returned to the Chamber. A counted vote was held on the motion, which was defeated. (17-30).

In the section of the Committee of Supply sitting in Room 255 on September 16, 2003 considering the estimates of the Department of Finance, a voice vote was held on a motion moved by Mr. Loewen recommending that the Minister of Finance's salary be reduced to $1.00. Whereupon a count out vote was requested and Members sitting in Room 254 and Room 255 returned to the Chamber. A counted vote was held on the motion, which was defeated. (16-31).

In the section of the Committee of Supply sitting in the Chamber on September 24, 2003 considering the estimates of the Department of Education and Youth, a voice vote was held on a motion moved by Mrs. Stefanson recommending that the Minister of Education and Youth's salary be reduced to $1.00. Whereupon a count out vote was requested and Members sitting in Room 254 and Room 255 returned to the Chamber. A counted vote was held on the motion, which was defeated. (21-29).

The following Resolutions were adopted:

1.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIVE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY:

OTHER ASSEMBLY EXPENDITURES $5,154,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

1.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR MILLION, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY:

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL $4,231,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

1.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY:

OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN $2,296,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

1.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, FIFTEEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY:

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER $1,015,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

1.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY:

OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE $636,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

1.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY:

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER COSTS

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $143,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

2.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for EXECUTIVE COUNCIL:

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION $3,411,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

2.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOURTEEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for EXECUTIVE COUNCIL:

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER COSTS

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $14,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $2,783,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTY-EIGHT MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

RISK MANAGEMENT AND INCOME SUPPORT

PROGRAMS $78,874,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX MILLION, TWO HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

MANITOBA AGRICULTURAL CREDIT

CORPORATION $6,209,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTEEN MILLION, EIGHT THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING $17,008,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIFTEEN MILLION, THREE HUNDRED THIRTY–FOUR THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES $15,334,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

POLICY AND ECONOMICS $2,669,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.7 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT $3,219,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

3.8 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for AGRICULTURE AND FOOD:

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $532,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

4.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIVE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for JUSTICE:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $5,567,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

4.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINETY-THREE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for JUSTICE:

CRIMINAL JUSTICE $93,777,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

4.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-THREE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for JUSTICE:

CIVIL JUSTICE $23,100,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

4.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINETY-THREE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for JUSTICE:

CORRECTIONS $93,206,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

4.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THIRTY-SEVEN MILLION, TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for JUSTICE:

COURTS $37,027,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

4.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for JUSTICE:

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER COSTS

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $1,434,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

6.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIXTY-FIVE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for EMPLOYEE PENSIONS AND OTHER COSTS:

EMPLOYEE PENSIONS AND OTHER COSTS $65,412,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $1,958,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

TREASURY $1,675,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX MILLION, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS for FINANCE:

COMPTROLLER $6,185,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIFTEEN MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

TAXATION $15,702,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL RELATIONS AND

RESEARCH $2,583,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT $381,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.7 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIVE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT $5,350,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.8 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

CONSUMER AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS $9,365,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.9 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR MILLION, ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER COSTS

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $4,110,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

7.10 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIFTY-ONE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FINANCE:

NET TAX CREDIT PAYMENTS $51,102,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

9.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TEN MILLION, ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for FAMILY SERVICES AND HOUSING:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $10,105,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

9.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO HUNDRED THREE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FAMILY SERVICES AND HOUSING:

EMPLOYMENT, INCOME AND HOUSING $203,591,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

9.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE HUNDRED SIXTEEN MILLION, THREE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for FAMILY SERVICES AND HOUSING:

SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABLITIES $316,340,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

9.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FAMILY SERVICES AND HOUSING:

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES $214,612,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

9.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN MILLION, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for FAMILY SERVICES AND HOUSING:

COMMUNITY SERVICE DELIVERY $119,976,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

9.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for FAMILY SERVICES AND HOUSING:

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER COSTS

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $4,780,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

10.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for INDUSTRY, TRADE AND MINES:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $3,714,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

10.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTEEN MILLION, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for INDUSTRY, TRADE AND MINES:

BUSINESS SERVICES $17,259,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

10.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHT MILLION, THREE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for INDUSTRY, TRADE AND MINES:

MINERAL RESOURCES $8,309,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

10.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for INDUSTRY, TRADE AND MINES:

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $1,578,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

10.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for INDUSTRY, TRADE AND MINES:

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER COSTS

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $221,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

11.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION:

EXECUTIVE $650,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

11.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIFTEEN MILLION, EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION:

LABOUR PROGRAMS $15,008,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

11.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TEN MILLION, THREE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS for LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION:

IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM $10,398,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

11.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $6,527,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

CONSERVATION SUPPORT SERVICES $1,622,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FORTY-SEVEN MILLION, NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

REGIONAL OPERATIONS $47,924,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIFTY-THREE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

CONSERVATION PROGRAMS $53,597,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP $4,475,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

CLEAN ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION $512,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.7 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.8 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE MILLION, NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

INFRASTRUCTURE AND MINOR CAPITAL PROJECTS 9,915,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

12.9 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for CONSERVATION:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $2,711,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

COMMUNITY AND LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES $3,739,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

PROVINCIAL–MUNICIPAL SUPPORT SERVICES $9,455,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINETEEN MILLION, SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

RURAL AND NORTHERN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES $19,680,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTY-TWO MILLION, NINE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MUNICIPALITIES $72,910,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOURTEEN MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

CANADA–MANITOBA AGREEMENTS $14,710,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.7 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-TWO MILLION, TWO HUNDRED NINETY-NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

URBAN STRATEGIC INITIATIVES $22,299,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

13.8 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

14.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS for CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TOURISM:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $2,839,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

14.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FORTY MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TOURISM:

CULTURE, HERITAGE AND RECREATION

PROGRAMS $40,547,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

14.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TEN MILLION, SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TOURISM:

INFORMATION RESOURCES $10,687,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

14.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHT MILLION, THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TOURISM:

TOURISM $8,378,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

14.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR MILLION, FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TOURISM:

CAPITAL GRANTS $4,056,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

14.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for CULTURE, HERITAGE AND TOURISM:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

15.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS for TRANSPORATION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $9,315,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

15.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIXTY-FIVE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for TRANSPORATION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS $65,478,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

15.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THIRTY-SIX MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for TRANSPORTATION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

GOVERNMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS $36,435,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

15.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for TRANSPORATION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION $1,580,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

15.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO HUNDRED TWO MILLION, THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for TRANSPORATION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS $202,377,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

15.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-FIVE MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for TRANSPORATION AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $4,745,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-FIVE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

SCHOOL PROGRAMS $25,710,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHT MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

BUREAU DE L'ÉDUCATION FRANÇAISE $8,562,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

EDUCATION AND SCHOOL TAX CREDITS $179,550,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTEEN MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS $813,403,700.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX MILLION, SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

MB4YOUTH $6,079,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.7 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-SEVEN MILLION, NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

CAPITAL GRANTS FOR SCHOOL DIVISIONS $27,950,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

16.8 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for EDUCATION AND YOUTH:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

17.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR MILLION, TWO HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION $4,201,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

17.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

18.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $606,600.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

18.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, TWO HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE $2,292,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

18.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTEEN MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:

SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT $17,556, 900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

18.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTEEN MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-NINE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:

MANITOBA INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY $17,799, 800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

18.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIVE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY:

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER COSTS

RELATED TO CAPITAL ASSETS $5,773,100.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

19.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS:

ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS EXECUTIVE $926,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

19.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-ONE MILLION, THREE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS:

ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS OPERATIONS $21,310,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

19.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX MILLION, THREE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS:

CAPITAL GRANTS $6,393,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

19.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVEN MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $7,586,300.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-ONE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

HEALTH ACCOUNTABILITY, POLICY AND PLANNING $21,754,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

HEALTH WORKFORCE $9,795,500.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES $9,563,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIXTY-ONE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

PROVINCIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS $61,592,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO BILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR MILLION, EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

HEALTH SERVICES INSURANCE FUND $2, 794,082,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.7 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWELVE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.8 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHTY-FOUR MILLION, THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

21.9 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, NINE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTH:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

22.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, SEVENTY THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for STATUS OF WOMEN:

STATUS OF WOMEN $1,070,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

22.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOURTEEN THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for STATUS OF WOMEN:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

24.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for SENIORS DIRECTORATE:

SENIORS DIRECTORATE $714,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

24.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for SENIORS DIRECTORATE:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

26.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIFTY-FIVE MILLION, SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for ENABLING APPROPRIATIONS:

CANADA-MANITOBA ENABLING VOTE $55,615,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

26.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS for ENABLING APPROPRIATIONS:

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

INNOVATIONS FUND $3,400,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

26.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for ENABLING APPROPRIATIONS:

JUSTICE INITIATIVES $2,250,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

26.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS for ENABLING APPROPRIATIONS:

SECURITY INITIATIVES $500,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

26.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS for ENABLING APPROPRIATIONS:

INTERNAL REFORM, WORKFORCE ADJUSTMENT

AND GENERAL SALARY INCREASES $35,000,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

27.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS for OTHER APPROPRIATIONS:

EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES $25,000,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

27.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS for OTHER APPROPRIATIONS:

ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES AND EXPENDITURES INCURRED BY

CROWN CORPORATIONS AND OTHER PROVINCIAL ENTITIES $790,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

28.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TEN MILLION, SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for SPORT:

SPORT $10,684,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

28.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for SPORT:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

34.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-ONE MILLION, NINE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND, EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTHY CHILD MANITOBA:

HEALTHY CHILD MANITOBA $21,920,800.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

34.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS for HEALTHY CHILD MANITOBA:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

44.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE $629,900.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

44.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR MILLION, TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES $364,028,200.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

44.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FIFTY MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

44.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding NINETY MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS for ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION $90,860,400.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

44.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVENTEEN MILLION, TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

44.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.1 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY $85,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.2 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD $150,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.3 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

CONSERVATION $700,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.4 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY $300,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.5 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWO MILLION, TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

FAMILY SERVICES AND HOUSING $2, 220,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.6 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

FINANCE $480,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.7 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding SIX MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

HEALTH $6,775,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.8 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE MILLION, SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.9 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding TWENTY-SEVEN MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

B.10 RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding EIGHTEEN MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS for CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

27.1A RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a further sum not exceeding SIXTY-EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS for OTHER APPROPRIATIONS:

EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES $68,000,000.00

for the fiscal year ending the 31st day of March, 2004.

RESOLVED that there be granted to HER MAJESTY a sum not exceeding ONE BILLION, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN MILLION, SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND Dollars ($1,117,675,000.00) for CAPITAL SUPPLY, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004.

The Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board $  774,000,000

The Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation 126,900,000

Health Capital Program 50,100,000

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation 45,800,000

The Manitoba Water Services Board 24,500,000

Red River Floodway Renewal and Expansion 20,000,000

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation 19,500,000

Manitoba Student Aid Program 18,300,000

Diagnostic Services Manitoba 13,000,000

Communities Economic Development Fund 8,500,000

Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program 6,200,000

Special Operating Agencies Financing Authority

Fleet Vehicles Agency 4,000,000

Food Development Centre 2,400,000

Red River College 2,250,000

Rural Economic Development Initiatives 1,450,000

Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd. 700,000

Manitoba Potash Corporation 75,000

$  1,117,675,000

Resolutions were reported and the Report was received.

The House resolving into Committee of Supply. The Proceedings were interrupted at 12:00 p.m. with the understanding that the Committee of Supply would resume following Routine Proceedings.

The following petitions were presented and read:

Mrs. Driedger – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Minister of Health to consider enhancing training programs for dialysis nurses in Manitoba, such that staffing shortages in this area are filled and to consider the importance of providing short-term dialysis services for out-of-province visitors to Manitoba. (E. Hoffman, M. Hoffman, R. Hoffman and others)

Mr. Dyck – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Minister of Family Services and Housing to consider changes to the departmental policy that pays family members a reduced amount of money for room and board when they care for their special needs dependents at home versus the amount paid to a non-parental care provider outside the family home and to consider examining on a case-by-case basis the merits of paying family members to care for special needs dependents at home versus paying to institutionalize them. (C. Dyck, J. Sawatzky, J. Wall and others)

Hon. Ms. Wowchuk presented:

Annual Report of the Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003.

(Sessional Paper No. 51)

Hon. Ms. McGifford presented:

Annual Report of the Seniors Directorate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003

(Sessional Paper No. 52)

Hon. Mr. Mackintosh presented:

Annual Report of the Seizure and Impoundment Registry for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003.

(Sessional Paper No. 53)

Hon. Mr. Ashton presented:

Annual Report of the Office of the Fire Commissioner for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003.

(Sessional Paper No. 54)

Annual Report of The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2003.

(Sessional Paper No. 55)

During Oral Questions, Mr. Derkach rose on a point of order regarding comments spoken by the Honourable Minister of Health.

And Hon. Mr. Chomiak voluntarily withdrew his remarks.

Pursuant to Rule 26(1), Mr. Rondeau, Mrs. Rowat, Ms. Oswald, Mr. Eichler and Ms. Korzeniowski made Members’ Statements.

Pursuant to the motion agreed to on September 8, 2003, it was announced that the House would sit from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2003 with the understanding that Routine Proceedings will take place at 1:30 p.m.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed that the quorum requirements and any recorded votes arising be waived for the morning of Monday, September 29, 2003.

The House resolving into Committee of Supply.

The House then adjourned at 5:31 p.m. until 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2003.

Hon. George Hickes,

Speaker.