By unanimous consent, the sequence for consideration for estimates, as outlined in Sessional Paper No. 124 tabled on April 30, 2002, was further amended in order that the estimates of Health be considered in Room 254 for Monday morning, July 29, 2002, only.

The House resolving into the Committee of Supply.

And the House continuing in Committee, the Proceedings were interrupted at 12:00 p.m. with the understanding that the Committee of Supply would resume following Routine Proceedings.

1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.

The following petitions were presented:

Mr. Schuler – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba request the Minister of Education to reverse the decision to split the Transcona-Springfield School Division and allow it to remain as a whole or to consider immediately convening the Board of Reference to decide the matter. (J. Komarnisky, D. Johnson, R. Johnson and others)

Mr. Maguire – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba request that the Minister of Transportation and Government Services consider making the completion of the twinning of the Trans Canada Highway between Virden and the Saskatchewan border an immediate fiscal priority for his government and to consider taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure that work begins in the 2002 construction year. (G. Rowan, M. Roach, B. Freeman and others)

Mr. Martindale - Legislative Assembly of Manitoba pass an Act to amend The Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College Incorporation Act. (The Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College)

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The following petitions were read and received:

Mr. Schuler – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba request the Minister of Education to reverse the decision to split the Transcona-Springfield School Division and allow it to remain as a whole or to consider immediately convening the Board of Reference to decide the matter (K. Loewen, B. Loewen, M. Whyte and others)

Mr. Maguire – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba request that the Minister of Transportation and Government Services consider making the completion of the twinning of the Trans Canada Highway between Virden and the Saskatchewan border an immediate fiscal priority for his government and to consider taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure that work begins in the 2002 construction year. (M. Clayton, M. Twigg, B. Clayton and others)

Mr. Martindale, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Law Amendments, presented its Eighth Report, which was read as follows:

Meetings:

Your Committee met on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 255 of the Legislative Building.

Matters Under Consideration:

(No. 34) – The Charter Compliance Act/Loi sur l'observation de la Charte

 

Membership Resignations / Elections:

Your Committee elected Mr. Rondeau as Vice-Chairperson.

Substitutions received prior to commencement of meeting held on July 24, 2002:

Hon. Ms. Barrett for Hon. Ms. Mihychuk

Mr. Rondeau for Hon. Mr. Caldwell

Ms. Cerilli for Mr. Santos

Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West) for Hon. Ms. McGifford

Hon. Mr. Sale for Hon. Mr. Lathlin

Mr. Laurendeau for Mr. Enns

Mrs. Mitchelson for Mr. Derkach

Mr. Maguire for Mrs. Stefanson

 

Motions:

Your Committee agreed to the following motion:

THAT the committee sit until midnight and reassess its progress at that time, but that any person remaining at that time who wishes to present will be invited to do so.

Public Presentations:

Your Committee heard 41 presentations on Bill (No. 34) - The Charter Compliance Act/Loi sur l'observation de la Charte from the following individuals and/or organizations:

Written Submissions:

Your Committee received three written submissions on Bill (No. 34) - The Charter Compliance Act/Loi sur l'observation de la Charte from the following individuals and/or organizations:

Bills Considered and Reported:

Bill (No. 34) - The Charter Compliance Act/Loi sur l'observation de la Charte

Your Committee agreed to report this Bill, without amendment, by a counted vote of Ayes 6, Nays 4.

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

Hon. Mr. Selinger presented:

Annual Report of the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002.

(Sessional Paper No. 194)

Actuarial Report of The Civil Service Superannuation Board for the year ending December 31, 2001.

(Sessional Paper No. 195)

Annual Report of the Organization and Staff Development Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002.

(Sessional Paper No. 196)

Pursuant to Rule 23(1), Ms. Korzeniowski, Messrs. Maguire, Nevakshonoff and Faurschou and Ms. Allan made Members' Statements.

By unanimous consent, it was agreed that the House would sit from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2002 with the understanding that Routine Proceedings will take place at 1:30 p.m.

By unanimous consent, the sequence for consideration for estimates, as outlined in Sessional Paper No. 124 tabled on April 30, 2002, was further amended in order that the estimates of Agriculture and Food be considered in Room 254 once Status of Women has concluded for Monday, July, 29, 2002, only.

And the House continuing in Committee.

The House then adjourned at 4:01 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

Hon. George Hickes,

Speaker.