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Votes and Proceedings

Tuesday, April 22, 2003

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS No. 13

FOURTH SESSION, THIRTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

PRAYERS

1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.

The following petition was presented and read:

Mr. Cummings – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba request the Minister of Transportation and Government Services to consider the reduction or elimination of load limits on Highway 276 north of Ste. Rose to permit grain farmers to haul their grain to market using long-haul trucks and to consider upgrading Highway 276 to enable farmers to drive long-haul trucks on this highway and remain competitive. (H. Hopfner, T. McKinnon, J. Smith and others)

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Pursuant to Rule 26(1), Mrs. Dacquay, Messrs. Rondeau and Maguire, Ms. Korzeniowski and Mr. Derkach made Members’ Statements.

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By unanimous consent, it was agreed that the reports released prior to January 1, 2003, are to be considered tabled pursuant to new Rule 24(2).

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Hon. Mr. Selinger moved:

THAT this House approves 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.

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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 31st day of March 2004 and recommends these Estimates to the Legislative Assembly.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

April 22, 2003

(Sessional Paper No. 25)

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, 2003

(Sessional Paper No. 26)

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Hon. Mr. Mackintosh moved:

THAT this House do now adjourn.

And the Question being put. It was agreed to.

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The House then adjourned at 3:31 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003.

Hon. George Hickes,

Speaker

LIST OF INTER-SESSIONAL PAPERS

FOURTH SESSION, THIRTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

51-52 ELIZABETH II, 2002-2003

1. Annual Report of the Department of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Robinson) April 22, 2003

2. Annual Report of The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Chomiak) April 22, 2003

3. Annual Report of the Department of Agriculture and Food for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Wowchuk) April 22, 2003

4. Annual Report of The Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Caldwell) April 22, 2003

5. Annual Report of the Assiniboine Community College for the year ending June 30, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

6. Annual Report of the Brandon University for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

7. Annual Report of the Canada/Manitoba Economic Development Partnership Agreement for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Friesen) April 22, 2003

8. Annual Report of the Canada/Manitoba Infrastructure Program for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Friesen) April 22, 2003

9. Annual Review of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the year 2001. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

10. Annual Report of the Civil Legal Services Special Operating Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

11. Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

12. Annual Report of the Companies Office for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

13. Annual Report of the Department of Conservation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Lathlin) April 22, 2003

14. Annual Report of the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

15. Annual Report of the Council on Post-Secondary Education for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

16. Annual Report of the Departments of Education, Training and Youth and Advanced Education for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Caldwell and Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

17. Annual Report of the Departments of Education, Training and Youth and Advanced Education for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2001. (Hon. Mr. Caldwell and Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

18. Annual Report of the Department of Transportation and Government Services for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

19. Annual Report of the Employee Pensions and Other Costs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

20. Annual Report of the Enabling Appropriations and Other Appropriations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

21. Annual Report of the Department of Family Services and Housing for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Sale) April 22, 2003

22. Annual Report of the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

23. Annual Report of the Office of the Fire Commissioner for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Barrett) April 22, 2003

24. Annual Report of the Fleet Vehicles Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

25. Annual Report of the Food Development Centre for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Wowchuk) April 22, 2003

26. Annual Report of the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

27. Annual Report of the Manitoba Gaming Control Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

28. Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, Quarterly Report, Three Months, April 1 to June 30, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

29. Annual Report of the Healthy Child Manitoba for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Sale) April 22, 2003

30. Annual Report of the Department of Health for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Chomiak) April 22, 2003

31. Annual Report of the Conservation Districts of Manitoba for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Friesen) April 22, 2003

32. Annual Report of The Manitoba Water Services Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Friesen) April 22, 2003

33. Annual Report of the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Friesen) April 22, 2003

34. Annual Report of the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba Concerning Complaints about Judicial Conduct for the year ending December 31, 2001. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

35. Annual Report of the Department of Justice and Justice Initiatives Fund for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

36. Annual Report of the Keewatin Community College for the year ending June 30, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

37. Annual Report of the Department of Labour and Immigration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Barrett) April 22, 2003

38. Annual Report of the Land Management Services Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

39. Annual Report of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

40. The Liquor Control Commission, Quarterly Report, Three Months, April 1 to June 30, 2002. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

41. The Manitoba Lotteries Commission, Quarterly Report, Three Months, April 1 to June 30, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

42. Annual Report of the Law Enforcement Review Agency for the year ending December 31, 2001. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

43. Annual Report of The Manitoba Farm Mediation Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Wowchuk) April 22, 2003

44. Annual Report of The Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Lathlin) April 22, 2003

45. Annual Report of The Manitoba Health Research Council for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Chomiak) April 22, 2003

46. Annual Report of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission for the year ending December 31, 2001. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

47. Annual Report of the Manitoba Women's Advisory Council for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

48. Annual Report of the Mail Management Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

49. Annual Report of the Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Wowchuk) April 22, 2003

50. Annual Report of the Materials Distribution Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

51. Annual Report of the Manitoba Education Research Learning Information Networks (MERLIN) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Caldwell) April 22, 2003

52. Annual Report of the Manitoba Foundation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

53. Annual Report of the Pineland Forest Nursery for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Lathlin) April 22, 2003

54. Annual Report of the Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Lathlin) April 22, 2003

55. Annual Report of The Property Registry Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

56. Public Accounts of the Province of Manitoba for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002 (Volumes 1, 2 and 3). (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

57. Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, Quarterly Report, Six Months, March 1 to August 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

58. Auditor's Report and Financial Statements of the Public Service Group Insurance Fund for the year ending April 30, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

59. Annual Report of the Public Trustee for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

60. Annual Report of the Residential Tenancies Branch for the year ending December 31, 2001. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

61. Annual Report of the Residential Tenancies Commission for the year ending December 31, 2001. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

62. Annual Report of the Red River College for the year ending June 30, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

63. Annual Report of the Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Lathlin) April 22, 2003

64. Annual Report of the Manitoba Securities Commission for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

65. Annual Report of the Seniors Directorate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

66. Annual Report of the Special Operating Agencies Financing Authority for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

67. Annual Report of the Sustainable Development Innovations Fund for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Lathlin) April 22, 2003

68. Annual Report of the Manitoba Text Book Bureau for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Caldwell) April 22, 2003

69. Annual Report of the University of Winnipeg for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

70. Annual Report of the University of Manitoba for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. McGifford) April 22, 2003

71. Annual Report of the Vital Statistics Agency for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

72. Annual Report of The Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Wowchuk) April 22, 2003

73. Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, Quarterly Report, Six Months, April 1 to September 30, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Sale) April 22, 2003

74. Annual Report on the administration of The Election Act and The Elections Finances Act for the year ending December 31, 2001. (Mr. Speaker) April 22, 2003

75. Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, Quarterly Report, Nine Months, March 1 to November 30, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

76. Annual Report of the Manitoba Labour Management Review Committee dated December 9, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Barrett) April 22, 2003

77. Auditor General's Report – Audit of the Public Accounts for the year ending March 31, 2002. (Mr. Speaker) April 22, 2003

78. Auditor General's Report – Value-for-Money-Audits dated December, 2002. (Mr. Speaker) April 22, 2003

79. Auditor General's Report – Performance Reporting in Annual Reports - Current Practices Among Crown Entities dated December, 2002. (Mr. Speaker) April 22, 2003

80. Annual Report of the Communities Economic Development Fund for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Robinson) April 22, 2003

81. Annual Report of the Manitoba Labour Board for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Ms. Barrett) April 22, 2003

82. Annual Report of the Justice, Criminal Justice Division – the Victim Services for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

83. Annual Report of The Public Schools Finance Board for the year ending June 30, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Lemieux) April 22, 2003

84. Auditor General's Report – An Examination of RHA Governance in Manitoba dated January, 2003. (Mr. Speaker) April 22, 2003

85. Annual Report of the Legal Aid Services Society of Manitoba for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003

86. Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Quarterly Report, Nine Months, April 1 to December 31, 2002. [Hon. Mr. Smith (Brandon West)] April 22, 2003

87. Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board, Quarterly Report, Nine Months, April 1 to December 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Sale) April 22, 2003

88. Annual Report of the Manitoba Hazardous Waste Management Corporation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Ashton) April 22, 2003

89. Annual Report of the Ombudsman – Administrative Accountability for the year ending December 31, 2001. (Mr. Speaker) April 22, 2003

90. The Liquor Control Commission, Quarterly Report, Six Months, April 1 to September 30, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

91. The Liquor Control Commission, Quarterly Report, Nine Months, April 1 to December 31, 2002. (Hon. Mr. Selinger) April 22, 2003

92. Annual Report of the Ombudsman – Access and Privacy for the year ending December 31, 2001. (Mr. Speaker) April 22, 2003

93. Report pursuant to subsection 43(1) of The Fatality Inquiries Act for the year ending 2002. (Hon. Mr. Mackintosh) April 22, 2003