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Monday, April 22, 2002

Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table of the House:

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA

Province of Manitoba

To the Honourable the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

I, Darren Praznik, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, for the Electoral Division of Lac du Bonnet, do hereby declare that it is my intention to resign my seat in the Legislative Assembly, for the Electoral Division aforesaid.

Given under my hand and seal at the Legislative Offices this 8^th day of February, 2002.

(Signed) Darren Praznik

Witness: Janice Perry (signed)

Witness: Judy Undiks (signed)

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To His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor in Council:

I beg to advise that I have received the written resignation of Darren Praznik, Member for the Electoral Division of Lac du Bonnet in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba dated the 8^th day of February, 2002.

Pursuant to section 24 of The Legislative Assembly Act, I do now request Your Honour in Council to pass an Order-in-Council for the filling of the vacancy in the representation of the Electoral Division of Lac du Bonnet.

Dated at Winnipeg, this 8th day of February, 2002.

(Signed) George Hickes

Speaker

Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

(Sessional Paper No. 98)

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Mr. Speaker presented:

Certificate of Election respecting Mr. Gerald Hawranik, the newly elected Member for Lac du Bonnet.

(Sessional Paper No. 99)

Mr. Gerald Hawranik, Member for the Electoral Division for Lac du Bonnet, was conducted by Mr. Murray and Mrs. Dacquay, to the floor of the House in front of Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Murray then said:

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present to you Mr. Gerald Hawranik, Member for the Electoral Division of Lac du Bonnet, who has taken the Oath and signed the Roll, and now claims the right to take his seat.

Mr. Speaker thereupon said:

On behalf of all Honourable Members, I wish to welcome you to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and to wish you well in your parliamentary career.

Mr. Hawranik then advanced to the Chair, shook hands with Mr. Speaker and took his seat.

Prior to Routine Proceedings, Mr. Loewen rose on a Matter of Privilege respecting statements he had made on February 13, 2002 in a public forum concerning the Crocus Fund.

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

Mr. Santos, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, presented its First Report, which was read as follows:

Your Committee met on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 255 of the Legislative Building.

Recruitment and Selection of the Children’s Advocate

Recruitment and Selection of the Ombudsman

 

Substitutions made, by leave, during committee proceedings on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.:

Hon. Mr. Mackintosh for Hon. Mr. Ashton

Mr. Dewar for Hon. Mr. Doer

Mr. Laurendeau for Mr. Murray

 

THAT this Committee recommends to the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council that Ms. Janet Mirwaldt be re-appointed for a second term as Children’s Advocate for the Province of Manitoba.

THAT this Committee recommends to the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council that Mr. Barry Tuckett be re-appointed for a second term as Ombudsman for the Province of Manitoba.

On motion of Mr. Santos, the Report of the Committee was received.

Hon. Mr. Doer, the Honourable First Minister made a statement on the death and injuries of Members of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry,

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

Pursuant to Rule 23(1), Ms. Korzeniowski, Messrs. Cummings and Struthers, Mrs. Stefanson and Mr. Rondeau made Members’ Statements.

By leave, Hon. Mr. Doer moved:

THAT we, the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, express our profound sorrow regarding the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. We pay tribute to her life of dedicated service, and to the leadership she so greatly gave through actions and through example to her country and to the world both in war and in peace. We proudly share the respect and affection in which she was held through our province, our country, our Commonwealth and the world.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and to all members of the Royal Family.

And a debate arising,

And Hon. Mr. Doer, Mr. Murray and Hon. Mr. Gerrard having spoken,

The motion was agreed to, the House standing.

Hon. Mr. Selinger moved:

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

And a debate arising,

And Hon. Mr. Selinger having spoken,

The debate was, on motion of Mr. Murray, adjourned.

On motion of Hon. Mr. Selinger:

ORDERED that this House, at its next sitting, will resolve itself into a Committee to consider of the Supply to be granted to Her Majesty.

On motion of Hon. Mr. Selinger:

ORDERED that this House, at its next sitting, will resolve itself into a Committee to consider of Ways and Means for raising of the Supply to be granted to Her Majesty.

Hon. Mr. Selinger delivered to Mr. Speaker two messages from His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Manitoba as follows:

PETER LIBA

Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, estimates of sums required for the services of the province for the fiscal year ending the 31^st day of March 2003 and recommends these Estimates to the Legislative Assembly.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

April 22, 2002

(Sessional Paper No. 100)

PETER LIBA

Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, estimates of sums required for the services of the province for capital expenditures, and recommends these Estimates to the Legislative Assembly.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

April 22, 2002

(Sessional Paper No. 101)

On motion of Hon. Mr. Selinger, the said messages, together with the Estimates accompanying the same, were referred to the Committee of Supply.

Hon. Mr. Mackintosh moved:

THAT this House do now adjourn.

And the Question being put. It was agreed to.

The House then adjourned at 3:51 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002.

Hon. George Hickes,