REPORT STAGE

Bill 12--The Barbers Repeal and Hairdressers Repeal Act

Hon. Jim Ernst (Government House Leader): Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Education and Training (Mrs. McIntosh), I move, seconded by the Minister of Finance (Mr. Stefanson), that Bill 12, The Barbers Repeal and Hairdressers Repeal Act (Loi abrogeant la Loi sur les coiffeurs et la Loi sur les coiffeurs pour dames), reported from the Standing Committee on Law Amendments, be concurred in.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 36--The Social Allowances Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act

Hon. Bonnie Mitchelson (Minister of Family Services): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Health (Mr. McCrae), that Bill 36, The Social Allowances Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aide sociale et apportant des modifications corrélatives), as amended and reported from the Standing Committee on Municipal Affairs, be concurred in.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 49--The Regional Health Authorities and Consequential Amendments Act

Hon. James McCrae (Minister of Health): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Minister of Family Services (Mrs. Mitchelson), that Bill 49, The Regional Health Authorities and Consequential Amendments Act (Loi concernant les offices régionaux de la santé et apportant des modifications corrélatives), as amended and reported from the Standing Committee on Municipal Affairs, be concurred in.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 52--The York Factory First Nation Northern Flood Implementation Agreement Act

Hon. Jim Ernst (Government House Leader): On behalf of the Minister of Northern and Native Affairs (Mr. Praznik), I move, seconded by the Minister of Health (Mr. McCrae), that Bill 52, The York Factory First Nation Northern Flood Implementation Agreement Act (Loi sur l'accord de mise en oeuvre de la première nation de York Factory relatif à la convention sur la submersion de terres du Nord manitobain), as amended and reported from the Standing Committee on Economic Development, be concurred in.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 53--The Nelson House First Nation Northern Flood Implementation Agreement Act

Hon. Jim Ernst (Government House Leader): On behalf of the Minister of Northern and Native Affairs (Mr. Praznik), I move, seconded by the Minister of Family Services (Mrs. Mitchelson), that Bill 53, The Nelson House First Nation Northern Flood Implementation Agreement Act (Loi sur l'accord de mise en oeuvre de la première nation de Nelson House relatif à la convention sur la submersion de terres du Nord manitobain), as amended and reported from the Standing Committee on Economic Development, be concurred in.

Motion agreed to.

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House Business

Mr. Ernst: I believe there might be a will of the House to waive private members' hour today.

Madam Speaker: Is there leave of the House to waive private members' hour. [agreed]

Mr. Ernst: Madam Speaker, I would like to advise the House that the Standing Committee on Law Amendments will sit tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, to consider Bills 72, 32 and 48.

Madam Speaker: The Standing Committee on Law Amendments will meet Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. to consider Bills 72, 32 and 48.

Mr. Ernst: Madam Speaker, I would like to advise the House that the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, to continue consideration of Bill 67.

Madam Speaker: The Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will sit at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, to continue to consider Bill 67.

Mr. Ernst: Madam Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will meet again on Thursday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m., to continue consideration of Bill 67.

Madam Speaker: The Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will meet Thursday, October 31, 6:30 p.m, to continue to consider Bill 67.

Mr. Ernst: Madam Speaker, the Standing Committee on Law Amendments will also meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, to consider Bills 32, 48 and 72.

Madam Speaker: Order, please. May I please ask the honourable government House leader to repeat those bill numbers? I had difficulty hearing him.

Mr. Ernst: The Public Utilities and Natural Resources committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on October 31 to consider Bill 67. The Standing Committee on Law Amendments will also meet at 6:30 p.m. on (Thursday) October 31 to consider Bills 32, 48 and 72.

Madam Speaker: The Standing Committee on Law Amendments will meet Thursday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. to consider Bills 32, 48 and 72.

Mr. Ernst: Madam Speaker, if necessary, the Public Utilities and Natural Resources committee will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 1, to continue consideration of Bill 67.

Madam Speaker: The Standing Committee on Public Utilities and Natural Resources will sit at 9 a.m., Friday, November 1, if necessary, to continue to consider Bill 67.

Mr. Ernst: Also, at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 1, Madam Speaker, the Standing Committee on Law Amendments will sit, if necessary, to continue consideration of Bills 32, 48 and 72.

Madam Speaker: The Standing Committee on Law Amendments will meet at 9 a.m., Friday, November 1 to continue to consider Bills 32, 48 and 72, if necessary.

Mr. Ernst: Madam Speaker, the intention for both Friday sittings of the committee would be to sit until 3 p.m.

Madam Speaker: The Standing on Public Utilities and Natural Resources and the Standing Committee on Law Amendments scheduled for Friday, November 1, will sit until 3 p.m.

Mr. Ernst: Madam Speaker, would you call for second reading, Bill 75, and then call the balance of the bills as listed in the Order Paper for debate on second readings as they are listed.