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Votes and Proceedings THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS SECOND SESSION, THIRTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
PRAYERS 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M.
By leave, it was agreed to proceed with condolence motions under Orders of the Day for the morning and afternoon of Thursday, May 27, 2004. ______________________________
Hon. Mr. Doer moved:
THAT this House convey to the family of the late June Westbury, who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, its sincere sympathy in their bereavement and its appreciation of her devotion to duty in a useful life of active community and public service; and that Mr. Speaker be requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the family.
And Hon. Messrs. Doer and Gerrard, Mr. Murray, Hon. Mr. Sale, Mr. Loewen, Mrs. Stefanson, Messrs. Santos and Lamoureux having spoken,
The motion was agreed to, the House standing. ______________________________
Hon. Mr. Doer moved:
THAT this House convey to the family of the late Peter Burtniak, who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, its sincere sympathy in their bereavement and its appreciation of his devotion to duty in a useful life of active community and public service; and that Mr. Speaker be requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the family.
And Hon. Mr. Doer, Mr. Murray, Hon. Messrs. Struthers and Gerrard and Mr. Schellenberg having spoken,
The motion was agreed to, the House standing. ______________________________
1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The following petitions were presented and read:
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. (L. Lavallee, R.E. Rockola, R. Nedohin 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. (D. Anderson, A. Sunka, A. Gomes and others)
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. (M. Rempel, M. Rempel, R. Rempel)
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. (C. Smeltz, M. Jenkyns, L. Foster and others) ______________________________
Ms. Brick, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Social and Economic Development, presented its Third Report, which was read as follows:
Meetings:
Your Committee met on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 255 of the Legislative Building.
Matters Under Consideration:
· Bill (No. 21) – The Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended)/Loi sur la protection de la santé des non-fumeurs (modification de diverses dispositions législatives)
Membership Resignations / Elections:
Substitutions received prior to commencement of meeting: · Mr. Rocan for Mr. Goertzen · Mrs. Driedger for Mr. Schuler
· Hon. Mr. Struthers for Ms. Brick · Hon. Mr. Rondeau for Hon. Ms. McGifford · Hon. Mr. Smith for Hon. Mr. Selinger · Ms. Brick for Hon. Ms. Allan · Mr. Santos for Hon. Mr. Smith
Public Presentations:
Your Committee heard 20 presentations on Bill (No. 21) - The Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended)/Loi sur la protection de la santé des non-fumeurs (modification de diverses dispositions législatives) from the following organizations:
Written Submissions:
Your Committee received 4 written submissions for Bill (No. 21) – The Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended)/Loi sur la protection de la santé des non-fumeurs (modification de diverses dispositions législatives), from the following organizations:
Bills Considered and Reported:
· Bill (No. 21) – The Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended)/Loi sur la protection de la santé des non-fumeurs (modification de diverses dispositions législatives)
Your Committee agreed to report this Bill with the following amendments:
THAT the proposed clause (g) of the definition of “enclosed public place”, as set out in Clause 2(2)(b) of the Bill, be amended by striking out “other than a licensed premises of a class prescribed by regulation.”
THAT the proposed clause 1(2)(b), as set out in Clause 2(6) of the Bill, be amended by striking out “that is an enclosed public place under subsection (1).”
THAT the proposed clause 9(1)(a.1), as set out in Clause 7(a) of the Bill, be struck out.
On motion of Ms. Brick, the Report of the Committee was received. ______________________________
Ms. Irvin-Ross, Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs, presented its Fourth Report, which was read as follows:
Meetings:
Your Committee met on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 254 of the Legislative Building.
Matters under Consideration:
· Bill (No. 5) – The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Claimant Advisers)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société d'assurance publique du Manitoba (conseillers des demandeurs)
· Bill (No. 12) – The Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la voirie et le transport et le Code de la route (Fonds d'amélioration de la productivité de l'industrie du transport routier)
· Bill (No. 24) – The Travel Manitoba Act/Loi sur la Société Voyage Manitoba
Committee Membership:
Your Committee elected Ms. Irvin-Ross as the Vice-Chairperson.
Substitutions received prior to commencement of meeting: · Hon. Mr. Lemieux for Ms. Brick · Ms. Irvin-Ross for Mr. Dewar · Hon. Mr. Robinson for Hon. Mr. Mackintosh · Mr. Cummings for Mr. Hawranik · Mr. Maguire for Mr. Loewen · Mrs. Taillieu for Mr. Reimer
Substitutions made by leave during committee proceedings: · Mr. Penner for Mrs. Taillieu · Mr. Nevakshonoff for Ms. Korzeniowski
Public Presentations:
Your Committee heard four presentations on Bill (No. 12) – The Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la voirie et le transport et le Code de la route (Fonds d'amélioration de la productivité de l'industrie du transport routier), from the following organizations:
Your Committee heard three presentations on Bill (No. 24) – The Travel Manitoba Act/Loi sur la Société Voyage Manitoba, from the following organizations:
Bills Considered and Reported:
· Bill (No. 5) – The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Claimant Advisers)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société d'assurance publique du Manitoba (conseillers des demandeurs)
Your Committee agreed to report this Bill without amendment.
· Bill (No. 12) – The Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la voirie et le transport et le Code de la route (Fonds d'amélioration de la productivité de l'industrie du transport routier)
Your Committee agreed to report this Bill without amendment.
· Bill (No. 24) – The Travel Manitoba Act/Loi sur la Société Voyage Manitoba
Your Committee agreed to report this Bill without amendment.
On motion of Ms. Irvin-Ross, the Report of the Committee was received. ______________________________
On Motion of Hon. Mr. Mackintosh Bill (No. 47) – The Legal Aid Services Society of Manitoba Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société d'aide juridique du Manitoba, was read a First Time and had its purposes outlined. ______________________________
Pursuant to Rule 26(1), Ms. Korzeniowski, Messrs. Rocan, Jennissen, Penner and Martindale made Members' Statements. ______________________________
Hon. Mr. Doer moved:
THAT this House convey to the family of the late Israel Asper, who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, its sincere sympathy in their bereavement and its appreciation of his devotion to duty in a useful life of active community and public service; and that Mr. Speaker be requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the family.
And Hon. Messrs. Doer and Gerrard, Mr. Murray, Hon. Mr. Sale, Messrs. Loewen and Jha, Mrs. Stefanson, Hon. Mr. Selinger, Mrs. Driedger, Messrs. Santos and Lamoureux, Ms. Korzeniowski, Messrs. Altemeyer and Goertzen, having spoken,
The motion was agreed to, the House standing. ______________________________
The House then adjourned at 5:05 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2004.
Hon. George Hickes, Speaker.
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