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Votes and Proceedings WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS SECOND SESSION, THIRTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
PRAYERS 1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The following petitions were presented:
Mr. Goertzen – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Premier of Manitoba to consider ending his government's forced unionization plan of companies involved with the Red River Floodway expansion and to consider entering into discussions with business, construction and labour groups to ensure any qualified company and worker, regardless of their union status, is afforded the opportunity to bid and work on the floodway expansion project. (L. Klassen, D. Klassen, H. Grauer and others)
Mr. Lamoureux – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to consider recognizing the need to sit for a minimum of 80 days in any given calendar year. (F. Ines, J. Buen, A. Reyes)
Mr. Eichler – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Transportation and Government Services to consider having Highway 227 paved from the junction of Highway 248 and 227 all the way to Highway 16 the Yellow Head route and to request the Premier of Manitoba to consider supporting said initiatives to ensure for the safety of our Manitobans and all Canadians who travel along Manitoba Highways. (L. Bullock, B. Tully, S. Tully and others)
Mrs. Driedger – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Minister of Health to ensure that his attempts to balance his department's finances are not at the expense of the health and well-being of seniors and other vulnerable Manitobans suffering from this debilitating disease; to consider reversing his decision to deny Alzheimer's patients in personal care homes access to certain medications; and to consider implementing a provincial Alzheimer's strategy. (B.D. Watts, C. Gill, A. Jacques and others)
Mr.
Murray – Legislative Assembly
of Manitoba to request the Premier of Manitoba to consider ending his
government's forced unionization plan of companies involved with the Red
River Floodway expansion and to consider entering into discussions with
business, construction and labour groups to ensure any qualified company and
worker, regardless of their union status, is afforded the opportunity to bid
and work on the floodway expansion project. (J. Duerksen, B. Duerksen, T.
Williams and others) Mr. Dyck – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Minister of Transportation and Government Services to consider honouring the previous commitment and complete the four-laning of highway 32 through the City of Winkler, absorbing all costs related to the construction, as previously agreed; to consider the responsibility of the Department of Transportation and Government Services for the construction of rural highways; to consider the significant and strategic importance of the completion of four-laning highway 32 through the City of Winkler, especially as it relates to the economic growth and development of the City of Winkler and its trading area; and to consider the valuable contribution of the City of Winkler and its trading area to the provincial economy, and re-prioritize the four-laning of highway 32 for the 2004 construction season. (C. Friesen, G. Wiebe, J. Siemens and others)
Mr. Faurschou – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Premier of Manitoba to consider ending his government's forced unionization plan of companies involved with the Red River Floodway expansion and to consider entering into discussions with business, construction and labour groups to ensure any qualified company and worker, regardless of their union status, is afforded the opportunity to bid and work on the floodway expansion project. (I. Stadnyn, A. Bray, R. Linnett and others) ______________________________
Hon. Ms. Allan presented:
Supplementary Information for Legislative Review 2004-2005 – Departmental Expenditure Estimates – Labour and Immigration. (Sessional Paper No. 58) ______________________________
Hon. Mr. Bjornson, the Minister of Education, Citizenship and Youth made a statement regarding today being Manitoba Day, the 134th Birthday of the Province of Manitoba,
Mrs. Taillieu and, by leave, Hon. Mr. Gerrard commented on the statement. ______________________________
On Motion of Mr. Eichler Bill (No. 211) – The Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Veterans' Licence Plates)/Loi modifiant le Code de la route (plaques d'immatriculation pour anciens combattants), was read a First Time and had its purposes outlined. ______________________________
By leave, the House reverted to "Ministerial Statements". ______________________________
During Oral Questions, Mr. Speaker interjected and cautioned all Honourable Members regarding the use of the words "having the guts". ______________________________
Pursuant to Rule 26(1), Mrs. Rowat, Mr. Altemeyer and Eichler, Ms. Irvin-Ross and Hon. Mr. Gerrard made Members' Statements. ______________________________
Hon. Ms. Mihychuk moved:
THAT Bill (No. 49) – The Municipal Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And a debate arising,
And Hon. Ms. Mihychuk having spoken,
The debate was, on motion of Mr. Dyck, adjourned. ______________________________
Hon. Ms. Mihychuk moved:
THAT Bill (No. 50) – The Municipal Assessment Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'évaluation municipale, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And a debate arising,
And Hon. Ms. Mihychuk having spoken,
The debate was, on motion of Mr. Dyck, adjourned. ______________________________
The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Mr. Bjornson:
THAT Bill (No. 13) – The Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les écoles publiques (programmes d'éducation appropriés), reported from the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs, be concurred in and be now read for a Third Time and passed.
And leave having been denied to have the matter remain in the name of Mr. Derkach,
And the debate continuing,
And Mrs. Stefanson and Hon. Mr. Gerrard having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly concurred in, read a Third Time and passed. ______________________________
Hon. Ms. McGifford moved:
THAT Bill (No. 17) – The Domestic Violence and Stalking Prevention, Protection and Compensation Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la violence familiale et la protection, la prévention et l'indemnisation en matière de harcèlement criminal, reported from the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs, be concurred in and be now read for a Third Time and passed.
And a debate arising,
And Hon. Ms. McGifford, Mrs. Taillieu, Messrs. Hawranik and Lamoureux having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly concurred in, read a Third Time and passed. ______________________________
Hon. Mr. Mackintosh moved:
THAT Bill (No. 18) – The Improved Enforcement of Support Payments (Various Acts Amended) Act/Loi visant à faciliter la perception des paiements alimentaires (modification de diverses dispositions législatives), reported from the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs, be concurred in and be now read for a Third Time and passed.
And a debate arising,
And Hon. Mr. Mackintosh, Mrs. Rowat, Hon. Mr. Gerrard and Mr. Hawranik having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly concurred in, read a Third Time and passed. ______________________________
The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Ms. Allan:
THAT Bill (No. 9) – The Manitoba Immigration Council Act/Loi sur le Conseil de l'immigration du Manitoba, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And the debate continuing,
And Mr. Schuler, Mrs. Mitchelson, Mrs. Taillieu, Messrs. Dyck and Goertzen having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a Second Time and referred to a Committee of this House. ______________________________
The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Mr. Selinger:
THAT Bill (No. 14) – The Gas Tax Accountability Act (Financial Administration Act Amended)/Loi sur l’obligation redditionnelle concernant la taxe sur l’essence (modification de la Loi sur la gestion des finances publiques), be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And the debate continuing,
And Messrs. Loewen, Faurschou and Lamoureux having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a Second Time and referred to a Committee of this House. ______________________________
The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Ms. McGifford:
THAT Bill (No. 20) – The University College of the North Act/Loi sur le Collège universitaire du Nord, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And leave having been denied to have the matter remain in the name of Mr. Derkach,
And the debate continuing,
And Messrs. Goertzen, Jennissen, Loewen and Lamoureux having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a Second Time and referred to a Committee of this House. ______________________________
The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Mr. Selinger:
THAT Bill (No. 26) – The Certified Management Accountants Act/Loi sur les comptables en management accrédités, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And leave having been denied to have the matter remain in the name of Mr. Derkach,
And the debate continuing,
And Mr. Loewen having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a Second Time and referred to a Committee of this House. ______________________________
The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Mr. Mackintosh:
THAT Bill (No. 29) – The Public Trustee Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur le curateur public, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And leave having been denied to have the matter remain in the name of Mr. Loewen,
And the debate continuing,
And Messrs. Hawranik and Lamoureux having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to.
The Bill was accordingly read a Second Time and referred to a Committee of this House. ______________________________
The House resumed the Adjourned Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Mr. Ashton:
THAT Bill (No. 31) – The Floodway Authority Act/Loi sur la Commission du canal de dérivation, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And leave having been denied to have the matter remain in the name of Mr. Dyck,
And the debate continuing,
And Mr. Goertzen speaking at 5:30 p.m. The debate was allowed to remain in his name. ______________________________
The House then adjourned at 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004.
Hon. George Hickes, Speaker.
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