768 Association Incorporated. See Duerksen, Robert

A

Agassiz Agri-ventures. See Bialek, Randy

AGB Architecture. See Bickford, Andrew

Aglugub, Cris (The Maples) N.D.P.

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Police Powers Respecting Unsafe Drivers and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Bill 15)

Field sobriety tests, JUS 4

Agricultural Societies Act (Bill 27)

Public presentations

Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies, LA 183

Witty, LA 183

Amendments

Clause 7

Wowchuk

LA 185; passed, LA 186

Clause 33(2)

Wowchuk

LA 185; passed, LA 186

Opening statements

Penner, Jack, LA 184

Wowchuk, LA 184

Allan, Hon. Nancy (St. Vital) N.D.P.

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Bill 4)

Amendments

Clause 6, SED 57; passed, SED 57

Complaint process, SED 56

Entitlement period, SED 53–54

Opening statements, SED 52

Payment of wages order, administration fee, SED 58

Physician certificate, SED 55

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Amendments

Clause 2, SED 261; passed, SED 262

Clause 4, SED 262; passed, SED 262

Engineering, Geosciences and Architecture Inter-Association Relations Joint Board, SED 232

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 37)

Opening statements, LA 220

Manitoba Immigration Council Act (Bill 9)

Appointment process, 80–83

Opening statements, 79–80, SED 79–80

Workers Compensation Board

Accomplishments of, CC 3

Advertising costs, CC 11–12

Community initiatives, CC4

Firefighters, exposure to hazards, CC 3

Injury reduction target, CC 3

Investments, CC 20

Opening statements, CC 3–4, LA 69

Preferred-provider arrangements, CC 17–19

Regional office (Thompson), CC 4

Workplace injury scorecard, CC 3

Workplace Safety and Health branch, funding, CC 15

Alliance for the Prevention of Chronic Disease. See Leslie, Ken

Allsopp, Connie (Council of School Leaders)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Alternate settings for appropriate education, LA 27–28

Consultations, LA 27, LA 28

Health department, involvement with, LA 28

Regulations, consultations, LA 28

Support funds, transferring, LA 27

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Public presentations

Cerilli, LA 190–195

Ridd, LA 195–200

Wilson, LA 188–190

Written submissions

Retail Council of Canada, LA 226–232

Arcades, legislation for

Lamoureux, LA 199, LA 210

Ridd, LA 198, LA 199

Robinson, LA 210

Community standards

Cerilli, LA 194, LA 195

Content of games, disclosure of

Cerilli, LA 194

Enforcement

Cerilli, LA 193, LA 194–195

Cummings, LA 194

Internet downloading, legislation for

Lamoureux, LA 199

Robinson, LA 210

Opening statements

Robinson, LA 209

Taillieu, LA 209–210

Parental involvement

Penner, Jack, LA 199

Ridd, LA 199

Penalties and fines

Cerilli, LA 193

Public education campaign

Cerilli, LA 192, LA 195

Ridd, LA 198

Rating system

Cerilli, LA 194

Ridd, LA 197–198, LA 198

Taillieu, LA 194

Regulations

Cross-marketing of violent games

Cerilli, LA 193

Manufacturers

Cerilli, LA 193

Marketing

Ridd, LA 198

Retail

Cerilli, LA 193

Retail Council of Canada

Commitment to Parents program

Wilson, LA 188–190

Video game tax

Cerilli, LA 194

Video games, distribution of

Lamoureux, LA 210

Robinson, LA 210

Video gaming industry

Marketing

Cerilli, LA 192, LA 193

Self-regulation

Wilson, LA 188–190

Violence as entertainment

Cerilli, LA 191

Violent video games, effects of

Ridd, LA 195–197

Anderson, Michael (Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak)

University College of the North Act (Bill 20)

Public presentation, SED 90–91

Consultations, SED 91

Governing Council, appointments to, SED 90–91

Learning Council, appointments to, SED 90

Andrews, Gail (Manitoba Women's Liberal Association)

Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

Public presentation, SED 42–43

Archer, Linda (Manitoba Association of School Trustees)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Consultations, LA 35

Funding levels, LA 34–25

Implementation costs, LA 36

Regulations

Consultations, LA 35

Intent of, LA 35

Ardern, Brian (Manitoba Teachers' Society)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Consultations, LA 25

Program funding, LA 26

Programs and services, inconsistencies, LA 23–24

Regulations

Consultations, LA 24, LA 25

Intent of, LA 24

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 19)

Public presentation, LA 186–188

Substitute teachers, LA 187–188

Term contracts, LA 186–187

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 277–280

Board membership, LA 278, LA 279–280

Contributions on salary above maximum for accrual, LA 278

Cost of living adjustment, LA 279

Insufficient contributions, LA 279

Long-term disability, LA 279

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Amendments

Clause 5(2), SED 194; passed, SED 199

Appeal process, SED 170–171

Compensation

Agricultural lands, SED 175

Definitions, natural levels, SED 169

Water quality, SED 170

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Aboriginal and treaty rights, SED 305

Appeal process, SED 285, SED 326

Compensation, SED 327

Conservation districts, SED 295

Consultations, SED 303, SED 316

Ground Water and Water Well Act, SED 327

Habitat Heritage Corporation, impact on, SED 325–326

Impact on Winnipeg, SED 309

Incentive programs, SED 289

Manitoba Water Council, SED 325

Motion, deferral for further consideration, SED 316–317

Opening statements, SED 319–321

Regulations, public consultations, SED 274, SED 277, SED 292

Waste water treatment (Winnipeg), SED 308–309

Water Commission Act, repeal of, SED 327–328

Water shortages, determining, SED 323–324

Water Stewardship Fund, SED 325–326, SED 326

Water strategy, consultations, SED 292

Wetlands conservation, SED 280–281

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

University College of the North Act (Bill 20)

Written submission, SED 93–94

Assiniboine Regional Health Authority

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Written submission, SED 149–152

Association for Community Living in Manitoba. See Kendel, Dale

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists. See Ennis, Dave

Auditor General reports

See also Public Accounts Committee

Adult learning centres

Derkach, PA 4–12, PA 21–22

Gerrard, PA 23–27

Loewen, PA 18–21, PA 22–23

Lysyk, PA 4–9

Mitchelson, PA 12–14

Selinger, PA 9–27

Singleton, PA 4–27

Taillieu, PA 14–18

CCPA/COLA Conference

Loewen, PA 76–78

Reimer, PA 77–79

Selinger, PA 76–77

Singleton, PA 77–78

Compliance and Special Audits report

Gerrard, 62–64

Mitchelson, 62

Singleton, 62–64

Crown corporations

Annual reports

Loewen, PA 40–43

Selinger, PA 40–43

Singleton, PA 40–43

Sustainable Development Act requirements

Gerrard, PA 44–45

Selinger, PA 44–45

Singleton, PA 44–45

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Building security

Gerrard, PA 39

Selinger, PA 39

Governance

Gerrard, PA 32–33

Singleton, PA 32–33

Natural resources

Value-for-money audits

Gerrard, PA 31–32

Singleton, PA 32

Opening statements

Loewen, PA 59–60

Singleton, PA 3–4, PA 61

Public Accounts, Volume 1 (2002)

Loewen, PA 64–70

Selinger, PA 64–70

Singleton, PA 64–70

Public Accounts audit (2002)

Loewen, PA 70–76

Selinger, PA 71–75

Singleton, PA 70–76

Recommendations, follow-up on

Loewen, PA 33–38

Santos, PA 37

Selinger, PA 34–38

Singleton, PA 33–37

Rural municipality financial accounting

Gerrard, PA 48–50

Selinger, PA 49–51

Singleton, PA 48–51

School board governance

Trustees, recall of

Gerrard, PA 52

Singleton, PA 52

Update

Loewen, PA 51

Singleton, PA 51

University of Winnipeg, missing artifacts

Process for repatriation

Gerrard, PA 47–48

Selinger, PA 47

Singleton, PA 47–48

B

Babaian, Shelia (Duke of Kent Legion)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 141–142

Veterans associations, education taxes, SED 141

Baker, Jim (Manitoba Hotel Association)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 135–138

Accommodation industry, impact on, SED 136

Designated smoking rooms, SED 138

Level playing field, SED 136–137

Transition program, SED 137

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Public presentation, LA 154–159

Board appointments, LA 155, LA 156–157

Capital assets, ownership of, LA 155

Fundraising, LA 157–158

Hecla Resort, LA 157

Hotel room tax, LA 156

Private funding, LA 156

Balasko, Richard (Chief Electoral Officer)

Elections Manitoba

Boundaries Commission

Membership, LA 95, LA 100

Recommendations, LA 95, LA 101

Campaign contributions

Residency requirement, LA 111–112

Tax receipts, LA 113–114

Candidates, reimbursement for running, LA 98

Code of ethical conduct, LA 95

Elections Act

Enfranchisement, LA 93

Plain language rewrite, LA 93

Student voting, LA 93

Elections Finances Act

Advertising authorization statement, LA 94

Auditors' fees, LA 93

Child care expenses, LA 94

Reimbursements and campaign debt, LA 93–94

Third-party expenditures, LA 93

Electoral reforms, provincial comparisons, LA 102

Homebound voting, LA 97–98

Online voting, LA 102

Opening statements, LA 92–95

Polling stations, accessibility, LA 98–99

Referendum legislation, LA 94, LA 114

Third party soliciting of funds, LA 105–109

Baumgartner, Kelly (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentations, SED 251–253

Architects Act, enforcement of, SED 251

Provincial sales tax on professional services, SED 252

Benoit, Dan (Manitoba Métis Federation)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 304–306

Aboriginal and treaty rights, SED 305

Aboriginal consultations, SED 304–305

Aboriginal people, acknowledgment of, SED 304

Consultations, SED 305, SED 306

Bernherdt-Lowdon, Margaret (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 124–126

Environmental tobacco smoke, health risks of, SED 124–125

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 126

Public health implications, SED 126

Tobacco control strategy, SED 125

Berry, Don (Westman Retired Teachers' Association)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 272–273

Board membership, LA 272

Cost of living adjustment, LA 272

Insufficient contributions, LA 273

Long-term disability, LA 272–273

Purchase of service for past leave, LA 273

Reimbursement of the cost of buyback, LA 273

Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Homes Inc. See Rempel Boschman, Kathleen

Bialek, Randy (Agassiz Agri-ventures)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 14–18

Biofuel Economy Park, SED 16

Co-products, uses of, SED 17

Bickford, Andrew (AGB Architecture)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 236–240

Engineering and architecture, differences, SED 236–237

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentations

Agassiz Agri-ventures, SED 14–18

Bialek, SED 14–18

Canadian Petroleum Products Institute, SED 12–14

Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, SED 22–25

Foxwarren Ethanol Agency, SED 18–19

Hiebert, SED 31–33

Keystone Agricultural Producers, SED 26–28

Koroluk, SED 39–42

Lorenc, SED 35–39

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, SED 33–35

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, SED 35–39

McNabb, SED 6–8

Minnedosa representatives, SED 6–9

Neabel, SED 8–9

Pelly Trail Economic Development, SED 9–12

Pittman, SED 33–35

Reavie, SED 9–12

Rolfe, SED 26–28

Sigurdson, SED 3–6

Stoner, SED 12–14

Tait, SED 19–22

Turtle Mountain Sustainable Ventures, SED 28–31

Verspeek, SED 28–31

Wilkerson, SED 22–25

Wilson, SED 18–19

Written submissions

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, SED 61–65

The Pas representatives, SED 60–61

Advisory committee

Koroluk, SED 41

Biofuel Economy Park

Bialek, SED 16

Canadian General Standards Board

Stoner, SED 13

Co-products, uses of

Bialek, SED 17

McNabb, SED 7–8

Rolfe, SED 26, SED 27

Wilson, SED 18

Consumer protection

Koroluk, SED 40

Distiller grains, research

Koroluk, SED 40

Economic benefits

Murray, SED 11

Reavie, SED 9, SED 11

Rolfe, SED 26

Wilson, SED 18

Energy balance

Hiebert, SED 32

Sigurdson, SED 3

Wilkerson, SED 24

Environmental impact

Murray, SED 14, SED 21

Reavie, SED 9–11

Rolfe, SED 27

Stoner, SED 14

Tait, SED 21

Wilson, SED 18

Environmental licensing

Koroluk, SED 39–40

Ethanol blend, pool average calculation

Murray, SED 13

Stoner, SED 12, SED 13

Ethanol production cycle

Sigurdson, SED 3–6

Federal strategy

Pittman, SED 34

Federal tax

Lorenc, SED 37

Feed grain prices

Tait, SED 20, SED 21

Feedstock, supply and demand

Murray, SED 28

Rolfe, SED 28

Flexible fuel vehicles

Wilkerson, SED 24

Freight rates

Tait, SED 20–21

Fuel efficiency standards for vehicles

Koroluk, SED 41

Funding, federal

Cummings, SED 50

Neabel, SED 9

Reavie, SED 11

Sale, SED 9, SED 50–51

Schuler, SED 9, SED 11

Funding, general revenues

Lorenc, SED 37

Murray, SED 37

Future Fuels Program

Reavie, SED 10

Gasoline prices, impact on

Wilkerson, SED 23

Germplasm research

Neabel, SED 8–9

Greenhouse gases

Koroluk, SED 41

Tait, SED 20

Infrastructure needs

Lorenc, SED 35

Livestock industry, diversion of grains from

Gerrard, SED 6

Sigurdson, SED 6

Livestock operations, siting and planning

Rolfe, SED 26

Local grain, use of

Murray, SED 27

Rolfe, SED 26, SED 27–28

Local partnerships

Koroluk, SED 40

Rolfe, SED 26

Logistical matters

Stoner, SED 13

Mandating ethanol use

Murray, SED 35

Pittman, SED 35

Ministerial responsibility

Koroluk, SED 39, SED 42

Minnedosa plant, economic benefits of

Rowat, SED 8

Monopoly, potential for

Koroluk, SED 40

Opening statements

Sale, SED 48–49

Schuler, SED 49–50

Plant location

Tait, SED 19

Plant operating capacity

Murray, SED 11

Reavie, SED 11

Pollution controls

Koroluk, SED 39

Product shrinkage

Schuler, SED 14

Stoner, SED 13, SED 14

Public policy debate, purpose of

Hiebert, SED 31–32

Regulations, public consultations

Koroluk, SED 40

Subsidies

Murray, SED 35

Pittman, SED 35

Wilkerson, SED 23–24

Tax -exempt gasoline

Stoner, SED 12–13

Transportation issues

Lorenc, SED 35

Murray, SED 19

Wilson, SED 19

Value-added processing

Tait, SED 20

Water resources

Koroluk, SED 41

Wheat-based ethanol industry, sustainability

Koroluk, SED 40

Winter wheat, benefits of

McNabb, SED 6–7

Bjornson, Hon. Peter (Gimli) N.D.P.

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Consultations, LA 28, LA 33

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 60–61

Implementation costs, LA 62–64

Opening statements, LA 60

Regulations, consultations, LA 25, LA 39

Seven Oaks School Division, initiatives of, LA 42

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 19)

Opening statements, LA 208

Safe Schools Charter (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 30)

Opening statements, LA 211

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Amendments

Clause 3(1), LA 286; passed, 286

Board membership, 283, LA 284–286

Consultation process, LA 266

Long-term disability, LA 263

Opening statements, 282

Bowslaugh, Pat (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 260–264

Board membership, LA 263

Consultation process, LA 262–2633

Long-term disability, LA 260–262, LA 263–264

Brandon District Labour Council. See Chaboyer, Jan

Brandon Regional Health Authority

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Written submission, SED 152–153

Brick, Marilyn (St. Norbert) N.D.P.

Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

Opening statements, SED 59–60

Winnipeg Foundation Act (Bill 300)

Opening statements, PB 6

Briese, Stuart (Association of Manitoba Municipalities)

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Public presentation, LA 4–6

Employment searches, LA 4, LA 5–6

Regional differences, LA 5

Staff concerns, LA 5

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Public presentation, SED 73–74

Accountability, SED 73

Exemptions, SED 74

Municipal infrastructure, SED 73–74

Reporting process, SED 74

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 275–278

Administrative costs, SED 276

Appeal process, SED 277

Implementation, SED 276

Manitoba Water Council, SED 275

Ministerial authority, SED 276

Regulations, public consultations, SED 276

Watershed-based planning, SED 275, SED 277–278

Watershed quality management zones, SED 275–276

Bristow, G.K. (Private Citizen)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Written submission, SED 204–205

Bru, Claude (Société d'assurance-dépots des caisses)

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Written submission, SED 205

Bruce, Greg (Ducks Unlimited)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 278–282

Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS), SED 281

Heritage marshes, SED 279

Manitoba Water Council, SED 279–280

Mitigation, inclusion of, SED 279

Ramsar sites, SED 279

Regulations, consultations, SED 279, SED 280

Wetlands, role of, SED 278–279

Wetlands conservation, SED 279, SED 280–281, SED 280–282

Bullying. See Safe Schools Charter (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 30)

Burt, Sandra (University of Waterloo)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 113–116

Economic impact

Evaluation of, SED 114

Objective studies, SED 114–116

Level playing field, SED 114

Business Council of Manitoba. See Carr, Jim

C

Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education. See Oganranko, Andrew

Canadian Bankers Association

Improved Enforcement of Support Payments (Various Acts Amended) Act (Bill 18)

Written submission, LA 135–136

Canadian Petroleum Products Institute. See Stoner, Ted

Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. See Wilkerson, Bill

Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Written submission, SED 153–157

CancerCare Manitoba. See Dhaliwal Dhali

Carey, Karen (Manitoba Association of Parent Councils)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Budget consultations, LA 11

Continuum of supports and services, LA 12

Disciplinary decisions, LA 13

Dispute resolution process, LA 11, LA 13

Programming changes, informing parents of, LA 12

Special education plans, LA 10–11

Special education plans, input from families, LA 11

Special needs assessments, LA 13

Student services plans, input from families, LA 11

Timeliness of supports and services, LA 12

Carr, Jim (Business Council of Manitoba)

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Public presentation, LA 159–162

Board appointments, LA 160, LA 162

Marketing, LA 161

Multiyear funding, LA 161

Staffing process, LA 160

Cerilli, Marianne (Violence Is Not Child's Play Coalition)

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Public presentation, LA 190–195

Community standards, LA 194, LA 195

Content of games, disclosure of, LA 194

Enforcement, LA 193, LA 194–195

Marketing, LA 192, LA 193

Penalties and fines, LA 193

Public education campaign, LA 192, LA 195

Rating system, LA 194

Regulations

Cross-marketing of violent games, LA 193

Manufacturers, LA 193

Retail, LA 193

Certified General Accountants Association. See Hampson, Len

Certified Management Accountants Act (Bill 26), SED 93

Public presentations

Certified General Accountants Association, SED 77–78

Hampson, SED 77–78

Mackay, SED 78–79

Society of Management Accountants of Manitoba, SED 78–79

Coming into force date

Loewen, SED 79

Mackay, SED 79

Chaboyer, Jan (Brandon District Labour Council)

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Written submission, LA 65–66

Chief Medical Officer. See Kettner, Joel

Child support payments. See Improved Enforcement of Support Payments (Various Acts Amended) Act (Bill 18)

Chorney, Doug (Private Citizen)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentation, SED 182–184

Definitions, artificial flooding, SED 182, SED 183

Eligible property, SED 182

Groundwater, SED 182–183

Protection from liability, SED 182

Clifford, Terence (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 273–276

Written submission, LA 288–289

Board membership, LA 274–275, LA 276

Cost of living adjustment, LA 275

Insufficient contributions, LA 275

Long-term disability, LA 275

Maternity leave and adoptive leave, LA 274

Short-term paid leave, LA 274

Clifton, Paul (Private Citizen)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentation, SED 176–181

Coalition for Flood Protection North of the Floodway. See Jonasson, Jack

Cohen, David (Jewish Foundation of Manitoba)

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Act (Bill 301)

Public presentation

Cohen, PB 2–4

Initiatives, PB 3–4

Cohlmeyer, Steve (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 244–247

Architect's Act, enforcement, SED 246, SED 247

Inter-Association Relations Joint Board, SED 244–245

Restricted-scope practices, SED 245

Wording, development, SED 245

Wording, promotion, SED 245, SED 246–247

Colleges Amendment Act (Bill 44), LA 281

Comaskey, Bill (City of Thompson)

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Public presentation, LA 6–8

Consultations, LA 8

Costs to municipalities, LA 6, LA 8

Staffing, LA 6–7

Compassionate leave. See Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Bill 4)

Council of School Leaders. See Allsopp, Connie

Council of Women of Winnipeg. See Pankiw, Mary

Coward, Val (St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation)

Personal Health Information Amendment Act (Spiritual Health) (Bill 43)

Public presentations, SED 215–216

Donations, impact on, SED 216

Grateful patient program, SED 215–216

Credit Union Central of Manitoba. See Lafond, Bob; Manness, Garth

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corp. See Saunders, Bill

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Amendments

Clause 3(2)(b)

Selinger

SED 201; passed, SED 201

Written submissions

Bru, SED 205

Credit Union Central of Manitoba, SED 205

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corp., SED 205

Fédération des caisses populaires du Manitoba, Inc., SED 205

Lafond, SED 205

Manness, SED 205

Saunders, SED 205

Société d'assurance-dépots des caisses populaires, SED 205

Vermette, SED 205

Criminal Property Forfeiture Act (Bill 7)

Public presentations

Mandzuik, LA 18–19

Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, LA 18–19

Manitoba Bar Association, LA 19–23

Stefaniuk, LA 19–23

Amendments

Clause 1

Mackintosh LA 56; passed, LA 56

Clause 25

Mackintosh LA 56; passed, LA 57

Title

Mackintosh LA 57; passed, LA 57

Ability to cross-examine

Mandzuik, LA 18

Stefaniuk, LA 20

Amendments

Lamoureux, LA 22

Stefaniuk, LA 22

Civil Remedies Against Organized Crime Act, effectiveness

Hawranik, LA 53

Constitutionality

Hawranik, LA 21–22, LA 53–54

Stefaniuk, LA 20, LA 22

Consultations

Goertzen, LA 22–23

Stefaniuk, LA 23

Legal costs

Hawranik, LA 18–19

Mandzuik, LA 19

Limitation period, lack of

Mandzuik, LA 18

Opening statements

Hawranik, LA 53–54

Prior registered interest, definition of

Mackintosh, LA 21

Stefaniuk, LA 21

Property seizures by a judge

Hawranik, LA 54

Redundancy

Goertzen, LA 19

Mandzuik, LA 19

Reverse onus provision

Hawranik, LA 54

Rights and liberties, protection of

Stefaniuk, LA 20

Third-party property interest, protection of

Stefaniuk, LA 20

Cross-Border Policing Act (Bill 6)

Opening statements

Hawranik, LA 119

Public scruitiny of officer's conduct

Hawranik, LA 119

Mackintosh, LA 119–120

Cullen, Cliff (Turtle Mountain) P.C.

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Bouncer training, CC 77

Bulk wine stores, CC 82

Equipment rentals, CC 95

Image enhancement, CC 95

"It's Good Business" training package, CC 76–77

Opening statements, CC 76

Pension liability funding, CC 94

Pricing, CC 82–83

Private wine stores, CC 76

Travelling expenses, CC 96

Cummings, Glen (Ste. Rose) P.C.

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Enforcement, LA 194

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Funding, federal, SED 50

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Advertising budget, CC 96–97

Building lease agreements, CC 84

Community support budget, CC 97–98

Fetal alcohol education program, CC 96

Product analysis, CC 85

Revenues, estimated, CC 84–85

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Benefit limits, CC 29

Home care provision, CC 29

Manitoba Health, relationship with, CC 30

Personal injury protection, CC 28

Premiums, provincial comparisons, CC 27

Rate Stabilization Reserve, CC 28

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Claimant Advisers) (Bill 5)

Claimant advisers

Advocacy role, LA 164

Qualifications of, LA 163

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Board appointments, LA 155

Capital assets, ownership of, LA 155

Fundraising, LA 157

Staffing process, LA 161

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Compensation, SED 293

Habitat Heritage Corporation, impact on, SED 325–326

Motion, deferral for further consideration, SED 317–318

Regulations, consultations, SED 280

Regulations, review, SED 295

Regulations, review of, SED 271

Watershed-based planning, SED 277

Whistle-blower protection, SED 299

Workers Compensation Board

Advertising contracts, CC 10

Advertising costs, CC 9

Investment committee, CC 7

Investment revenue, CC 4–6

Investments, CC 20

Investments, True North Entertainment Centre, CC 7

Preferred-provider arrangements, CC 16–19

Workplace Safety and Health branch, funding, CC 14–15

Cunningham, Rob (National Cancer Institute)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 97–99

Exemptions

for Aboriginal casinos, SED 98–99

for tobacconists, SED 98

D

Danelley, Terry (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 229–232

APEGM agenda, SED 229–230

Consultations, SED 230

Inter-Association Relations Joint Board, SED 232

Regulatory body, mandate of, SED 231

Decter Hirst, Shari (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Driver licences, fee increase, CC 71

Delta Waterfowl. See Scarth, Jonathan

Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 4–12, PA 21–22

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Costs to municipalities, LA 7–8

Outreach services, LA 9

Staff concerns, LA 59

Staffing, LA 6, LA 9

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Consultations, SED 234

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Multi-load permits, LA 171–172

Pizzey's Milling (Angusville), LA 171

Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (Bill 50)

Opening statements, 253

Royal Canadian Legions

Tax exemptions, LA 245

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Veterans associations, impact on, SED 121

Public Accounts Committee

Agenda, PA 57–58

Auditor General's recommendations, PA 79

Calling witnesses, PA 81–82, PA 84–85, PA 87

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Alternate settings for appropriate education, LA 27

Consultations, LA 17, LA 24–25, LA 33

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 60–61

Health department, involvement with, LA 28

Implementation costs, LA 36, LA 63–64

Program funding, LA 26

Regulations, LA 17

Regulations, consultations, LA 15, LA 25

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Board membership, LA 270

Consultation process, LA 269

Dhaliwal Dhali (CancerCare Manitoba)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 126–128

Smoking-related diseases, SED 126–128

Tobacco control strategy for youth, SED 128

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.

Elections Manitoba

Advertising, third-party, LA 103

Boundaries Commission

Membership, LA 96

Recommendations, LA 96

Elections Act

Plain language rewrite, LA 96

Student voting, LA 96

Elections Finances Act

Child care expenses, LA 96

Third-party expenditures, LA 93

Mail-in ballots, LA 97

Opening statements, LA 91–92

Polling stations, accessibility, LA 95–96

Third party soliciting of funds, LA 106–107, LA 109–110

Dolyniuk, Robert (Manitoba Trucking Association)

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Public presentation, SED 74–77

Administrative costs, SED 77

Exemptions, SED 77

Fuel tax rates, SED 76

Highway maintenance, sources of funding for, SED 76

Vehicle registration costs, SED 76

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Public presentation, LA 144–149

Accountability, annual report, LA 145

Administration costs, 148

Fuel taxes

Differential rates, LA 146

Revenues from, LA 145

Fuel taxes, differential rates, LA 146

Marked fuels, 147

Private-public partnerships, LA 146

Registration costs for trucks, inequities, LA 145

Transportation efficiencies, LA 145

Transportation-related revenues, 147

Trucking industry, input from, LA 145

Unfair competition, 147

Domestic Violence and Stalking Prevention, Protection and Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 17)

Bail policy

Mackintosh, LA 120

Electronic monitoring of offenders

Mackintosh, LA 120

Enforcement

Hawranik, LA 121

Opening statements

Hawranik, LA 121

Mackintosh, LA 120–121

Douglas, JoAnn (Manitoba Lung Association)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 101–103

Second-hand smoke, health risks of, SED 102

Smoke-free by-law (Brandon), SED 103

Tobacco control strategy for youth, SED 103, SED 104

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.

Human Tissue Amendment Act

Donation rates, SED 211

Donor registry, SED 211

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Economic impact, objective studies, SED 115

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 106–107

Opening statements, SED 143

Smoking-related diseases, SED 130

Tobacco control strategy for youth, SED 103

Personal Health Information Amendment Act (Spiritual Health) (Bill 43)

Donations, impact on, SED 216

Workers Compensation Board

Facility fees, LA 80

Health care, access to services, LA 75–78, LA 78

Meyers Norris Penny report, LA 80–83, LA 85–87

MRI procedures, costs of, LA 80

Terminology, expedited care, LA 88

Ducks Unlimited. See Bruce, Greg

Dueck, Harold (Workers Compensation Board)

Workers Compensation Board

Investment revenue, CC 5–6

Duerksen, Robert (768 Association Incorporated)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentation, SED 171–173

Appeal process, SED 172

Artificial flooding, determination of, SED 172, SED 173

Definition, flood proofing, SED 172

Flood report availability, SED 172

Rating curve, SED 172

Duke of Kent Legion. See Babaian, Shelia

Duma, Diane (Private Citizen)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Public presentation, LA 14–16

Appeal process, LA 15

Regulations, consultations, LA 15

Special education plans, parental involvement, LA 14–15

Duncan, Jay (Manitoba Medical Association)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 104–107

Canad Inn Stadium smoking policy, SED 105–106

Exemptions

First Nation casinos, SED 106

First Nation communities, SED 106–107

Dyck, Peter George (Pembina) P.C.

Workers Compensation Board

Health care, access to services, LA 79–80

E

Eadie, Ross (Private Citizen)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Consultations, LA 41

Flexibility, LA 40–41

Funding levels, LA 40, LA 42

Holistic approach to education, LA 40

Seven Oaks School Division, initiatives of, LA 42

Eichler, Ralph (Lakeside) P.C.

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Motorcycle insurance costs, CC 38–40

Mines and Minerals Amendment Act (Bill 42)

Opening statements, LA 281

Quarry Rehabilitation Reserve Account

Audit and fiscal reporting, LA 255–256

Suggested amendments, LA 256

Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (Bill 50)

Royal Canadian Legions, tax exemptions, LA 254

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Board membership, 283

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Appeal process, SED 284

Motion, deferral for further consideration, SED 319

Regulations, review of, SED 283

Wetlands conservation, SED 280, SED 300

Elections Manitoba

Advertising, third-party

Doer, LA 103

Loewen, LA 103

Boundaries Commission

Membership

Balasko, LA 95, LA 100

Doer, LA 96

Lamoureux, LA 100

Recommendations

Balasko, LA 95, LA 101

Doer, LA 96

Lamoureux, LA 101

Campaign contributions

Residency requirement

Balasko, LA 111–112

Gerrard, LA 111–112

Tax receipts

Balasko, 113–114

Lamoureux, 113–114

Candidates, reimbursement for running

Balasko, LA 98

Penner, Jack, LA 97

Code of ethical conduct

Balasko, LA 95

Elections Act

Enfranchisement

Balasko, LA 93

Plain language rewrite

Balasko, LA 93

Doer, LA 96

Student voting

Balasko, LA 93

Doer, LA 96

Elections Finances Act

Advertising authorization statement

Balasko, LA 94

Auditors' fees

Balasko, LA 93

Child care expenses

Balasko, LA 94

Doer, LA 96

Reimbursements and campaign debt

Balasko, LA 93–94

Third-party expenditures

Balasko, LA 93

Doer, LA 93

Electoral reforms, provincial comparisons

Balasko, LA 102

Lamoureux, LA 102

Homebound voting

Balasko, LA 97–98

Mail-in ballots

Doer, LA 97

Online voting

Balasko, LA 102

Taillieu, LA 102–103

Opening statements

Balasko, LA 92–95

Doer, LA 91–92

Penner, Jack, LA 92

Polling stations, accessibility

Balasko, LA 98–99

Doer, LA 95–96

Loewen, LA 99–100

Penner, Jack, LA 92, LA 97

Referendum legislation

Balasko, LA 94, LA 114

Loewen, LA 114

Third party soliciting of funds

Balasko, LA 105–109

Doer, LA 106–107, LA 109–110

Lamoureux, LA 106–108

Loewen, LA 108–110

Penner, Jack, LA 104–106

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Public presentations

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, LA 4–6

Briese, LA 4–6

Comaskey, LA 6–8

Manitoba Municipal Administrators' Association, LA 8–10

Melnyk, LA 8–10

Thompson (City), LA 6–8

Written submissions

Brandon District Labour Council, LA 65–66

Chaboyer, LA 65–66

City of Portage la Prairie, LA 64

City of Steinbach, LA 65

Fedorchuk, LA 65

MacKenzie, LA 64

Magnusson, LA 65

Town of Morden, LA 65

Consultations

Comaskey, LA 8

Lamoureux, LA 8

Costs to municipalities

Comaskey, LA 6, LA 8

Derkach, LA 7–8

Employment searches

Briese, LA 4, LA 5–6

Melnick, LA 5

Opening statements

Melnick, LA 57–58

Rowat, LA 58–59

Outreach services

Derkach, LA 9

Melnyk, LA 9

Regional differences

Briese, LA 5

Lamoureux, LA 5

Staff concerns

Briese, LA 5

Derkach, LA 59

Melnick, LA 58, LA 59

Rowat, LA 5, LA 59

Staffing

Comaskey, LA 6–7

Derkach, LA 6, LA 9

Melnick, LA 6

Melnyk, LA 9

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Bill 4)

Written submissions

Manitoba Federation of Labour, SED 65–67

Amendments

Clause 6

Allan SED 57; passed, SED 57

Complaint process

Allan, SED 56

Schuler, SED 56

Entitlement period

Allan, SED 53–54

Schuler, SED 53–54

Opening statements

Allan, SED 52

Schuler, SED 52–53

Payment of wages order, administration fee

Allan, SED 58

Schuler, SED 57–58

Physician certificate

Allan, SED 55

Schuler, SED 55

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentations

AGB Architecture, SED 236–240

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientitsts, SED 223–225

Baumgartner, SED 251–253

Bickford, SED 236–240

Cohlmeyer, SED 244–247

Danelley, SED 229–232

Ennis, SED 223–225

Gaboury, Prefontaine and Perry Architects, SED 235–236

Jackson, SED 225–226

Manitoba Association of Architects, SED 225–226

Oliver, SED 233–235

Penner, David, SED 239–240

Permut, SED 240–242

Pestrak, SED 255–257

Pineda, SED 253–255

Prefontaine, SED 235–236

Raymond S.C. Wan Architect, SED 249–251

Stimpson, SED 247–249

University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering, SED 247–249

Wan, SED 249–251

Woods, SED 242–244

Amendments

Clause 2

Allan SED 261; passed, SED 262

Clause 4

Allan SED 262; passed, SED 262

Amendments

Ennis, SED 225

Schuler, SED 225

APEGM agenda

Dannelley, SED 229–230

Jackson, SED 227

Oliver, SED 233–234

Architect's Act, enforcement

Cohlmeyer, SED 246, SED 247

Gerrard, SED 247

Architects Act, enforcement of

Baumgartner, SED 251

Architects Act, impact on

Penner, David, SED 239

Conflict resolution

Schuler, SED 248

Stimpson, SED 248

Consultations

Dannelley, SED 230

Derkach, SED 234

Jackson, SED 225–226

Oliver, SED 234

Consultations, lack of

Jackson, SED 225–226

ENGAP program

Permut, SED 241

Engineering and architecture, differences

Jackson, SED 226

Engineering faculty building donation

Ennis, SED 224, SED 225

Penner, David, SED 239–240

Schuler, SED 225

Inter-Association Relations Joint Board

Allan, SED 232

Cohlmeyer, SED 244–245

Dannelley, SED 232

Oliver, SED 233, SED 234

Permut, SED 241–242

Schuler, SED 241–242

Woods, SED 243

Opening statements

Schuler, SED 259–261

Provincial sales tax on professional services

Baumgartner, SED 252

Public awareness/promotional activities

Ennis, SED 224

Regulatory body, mandate of

Dannelley, SED 231

Gerrard, SED 231, SED 234

Jackson, SED 226

Oliver, SED 234

Restricted-scope practices

Cohlmeyer, SED 245

University of Manitoba donation

Gerrard, SED 249

Stimpson, SED 248, SED 249

Wording, development

Cohlmeyer, SED 245

Wording, promotion

Cohlmeyer, SED 245, SED 246–247

Schuler, SED 246

Stimpson, SED 247–248

Ennis, Dave (Association of PRofessional Engineers and Geoscientists)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 223–225

Amendments, SED 225

Engineering faculty building donation, SED 224, SED 225

Public awareness activities, SED 224

F

Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba. See Stimpson, Brian

Faith Coalition. See Oganranko, Andrew

Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Exemptions, 88–89

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Capital contributions, LA 143

Future developments, LA 172

Income tax deductions, LA 173–175

Marked fuels, 147

Municipal partnership agreements, LA 175

Transportation-related revenues, 147

Judicial Compensation Committee

Legislative process, LA 130–131

Part-time judges, LA 124

Pension benefits, LA 124

Pensionable services, best three-year average, LA 127

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Best practices evaluation, CC 100–101

Distillers, retail outlets, CC 79

Franchise protection zones, CC 81

Legislation review, CC 78

Manitoba-origin products, CC 82, CC 98

Microbreweries, CC 79–80

Photo ID program, CC 100

Pricing, CC 80

Private wine stores, CC 77

Vendors, number of, CC 77–78

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Fair Practices office, CC 41–43

Glass, replacement fee schedules, CC 43

Home care provision, CC 40

Liability only coverage, CC 41

Ombudsman, MPIC-related cases, CC 41–43

Retesting of drivers' licences, CC 41

Snow tires, requirement for, CC 41

Special investigation unit, CC 45

Third-party claims, CC 44

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Claimant Advisers) (Bill 5)

Claimant advisers

Reporting protocols, LA 165

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Bill 39)

Mobile home parks, impact on, SED 209–210

Opening statements, SED 257–258

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS), SED 281

Appeal process, SED 277, SED 289, SED 326

Compensation, SED 327

Consultations, SED 289, SED 315

Ground Water and Water Well Act, SED 327

Manitoba Water Council, SED 324–325

Membership, SED 285

Motion, deferral for further consideration, SED 316–317

Opening statements, SED 321–323

Regulations, public consultations, SED 277

Regulations, review of, SED 275

Scientific information, SED 286

Suspension of existing water rights permits, SED 273

Water Commission Act, repeal, SED 292, SED 314–315, SED 327–328

Water shortages, determining, SED 323–324

Water Stewardship Fund, 325, SED 326

Watershed management plans, SED 296

Workers Compensation Board

Advertising costs, CC 11–12

Ombudsman, investigations by, CC 13–14

Worker Advisor Office, CC 13

Fédération des caisses populaires du Manitoba, Inc. See Vermette, Fernand

Fedorchuk, Alex (Town of Morden)

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Written submission, LA 65

Ferriss, Bryan (Manitoba Pork Council)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 266–271

Appeal process, SED 269–270

Approval process, streamlining, SED 270

Consistent application, SED 269

Credible technical and scientific support, SED 269

Hog industry, environmental stewardship, SED 267–268

Inspections, bio-security protocols, SED 270

Land use, implications on, SED 268

Licences, suspensions and restrictions, SED 269

Public consultations, SED 270

Public meetings, SED 269

Water shortages, SED 268–269

Watershed management plans, SED 268

Fisheries Amendment Act (Bill 38)

Fleming, Elizabeth (Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba)

Gaming Control Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Public presentation, SED 165–166

First Nations gaming, SED 165

Gaming Commission, independence of, SED 166

Gaming review, SED 166

Revenue reporting, SED 165

Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

Public presentation, SED 45–46

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 315–316

Consultations, SED 315–316

Floodway Authority Act (Bill 31)

Opening statements

Goertzen, SED 199–200

Fontaine, Denis (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 235–238

Board membership, LA 236

Cost of living adjustment, LA 237

Insufficient contributions, LA 237

Forest Industry Association of Manitoba. See Martel, Michael

Fort Rouge and Imperial Veterans. See Milne, Edna

Fox-Decent, Wally (Workers Compensation Board)

Workers Compensation Board

Advertising costs, CC 12

Health care, access to services, LA 69–79

Investment committee, CC 7–8

Investment revenue, CC 4–6

Investments, True North Entertainment Centre, CC 7

Meyers Norris Penny report, LA 81, LA 86–87

Ombudsman, investigations by, CC 13–14

Opening statements, LA 70

Preferred-provider arrangements, CC 16–19

Stabilization fund, CC 8

Worker Advisor Office, CC 11, CC 13

Workplace Safety and Health branch, funding, CC 10

Foxwarren Ethanol Agency. See Wilson, Roger

Frost, Richard (Winnipeg Foundation)

Winnipeg Foundation Act (Bill 300)

Public presentation, PB 4–5

G

Gaboury, Prefontaine and Perry Architects. See Prefontaine, Guy

Gaming Control Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Public presentations

Fleming, SED 165–166

Morris, SED 164–165

Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, SED 164–166

Amendments

Clause 10(29)(3)

Goertzen

SED 187; defeated, SED 189

Clause 24

Sale

SED 189; passed, SED 189

Clause 27

Sale

SED 189; passed, SED 190

First Nations gaming

Fleming, SED 165

Gaming Commission

Independence of

Morris, SED 164–165

Responsibilities and powers

Morris, SED 165

Gaming Commission, independence of

Fleming, SED 166

Goertzen, SED 166

Gaming review

Fleming, SED 166

Goertzen, SED 166

Opening statements

Goertzen, SED 184–186

Sale, SED 184

Revenue reporting

Fleming, SED 165

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Public presentations

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, SED 73–74

Briese, SED 73–74

Dolyniuk, SED 74–77

Lorenc, SED 70–73

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, SED 70–73

Manitoba Trucking Association, SED 74–77

Amendments

Clause 2

Loewen

SED 84; defeated, SED 86

SED 87; defeated, SED 88

Accountability

Briese, SED 73

Administrative costs

Dolyniuk, SED 77

Gerrard, SED 77

Annual audit

Lorenc, SED 71–72

Deposit of the funds

Lorenc, SED 71

Ethanol production

Gerrard, SED 73

Lorenc, SED 73

Excess revenue

Loewen, 86

Selinger, 86

Exemptions

Briese, SED 74

Dolyniuk, SED 77

Faurschou, 88–89

Loewen, SED 72, SED 74, SED 77

Lorenc, SED 72–73

Selinger, 88–89

Financial accountability

Lorenc, SED 72

Fuel tax rates

Dolyniuk, SED 76

Fuel tax revenues, application of

Lorenc, SED 71

Highway maintenance, sources of funding for

Dolyniuk, SED 76

Municipal infrastructure

Briese, SED 73–74

Gerrard, SED 72, SED 73–74

Loewen, 87

Lorenc, SED 71, SED 72

Selinger, 87–88

Reporting process

Briese, SED 74

Gerrard, SED 74

Vehicle registration costs

Dolyniuk, SED 76

Gaumgartner, Kelly (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 251–253

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 23–27

Compliance and Special Audits report, 62–64

Crown corporations

Sustainable Development Act requirements, PA 44–45

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Building security, PA 39

Governance, PA 32–33

Natural resources

Value-for-money audits, PA 31–32

Rural municipality financial accounting, PA 48–50

School board governance

Trustees, recall of, PA 52

University of Winnipeg, missing artifacts

Process for repatriation, PA 47–48

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Livestock industry, diversion of grains from, SED 6

Elections Manitoba

Campaign contributions, residency requirement, LA 111–112

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Architect's Act, enforcement, SED 247

Regulatory body, mandate of, SED 231, SED 234

University of Manitoba donation, SED 249

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Administrative costs, SED 77

Ethanol production, SED 73

Municipal infrastructure, SED 72, SED 73–74

Reporting process, SED 74

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Act (Bill 301)

Initiatives, PB 3

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Air Miles program, CC 92

Fetal alcohol education program, CC 93

Private wine stores (Brandon), CC 93–94

Sunday openings, study of the effects of, CC 94

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Economic impact, objective studies, SED 115

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 106, SED 134–135

Smoking-related diseases, SED 128

Transition program, SED 137

Public Accounts Committee

Agenda, PA 58

Auditor General's recommendations, PA 80

Calling witnesses, PA 82, PA 84

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Appeal process, SED 170

Artificial flooding, determination of, SED 173

Compensation

Agricultural lands, SED 175

Definitions, natural levels, SED 167

Groundwater, SED 182–183

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Appeal process, SED 271, SED 274

Phosphorus content, reducing, SED 293

Public registry, SED 300

Watershed-based planning, SED 277

Watershed management plans, timelines, SED 296

Wetlands conservation, SED 281

Zoning in areas containing drinking water, SED 274

Gibson, Murray (Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 121–124

Designated smoking rooms, SED 123, SED 124

Environmental tobacco smoke, health risks of, SED 122

Level playing field, SED 123

Smoking, societal costs of, SED 123

Tobacco control strategy, SED 122–123

Tobacco industry, manipulation by, SED 123–124

Workers, protection of, SED 122

Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) P.C.

Criminal Property Forfeiture Act (Bill 7)

Consultations, LA 22–23

Redundancy, LA 19

Floodway Authority Act (Bill 31)

Opening statements, SED 199–200

Gaming Control Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Amendments

Clause 10(29)(3), SED 187; defeated, SED 189

Gaming Commission, independence of, SED 166

Gaming review, SED 166

Opening statements, SED 184–186

Judicial Compensation Committee

Implementation timeframe, LA 127

Proposed amendment, LA 128–129

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

2004 annual report, CC 107

Aboriginal-run casinos, CC 108, CC 127

Employees, buy-out packages, CC 128

Gambling addictions, CC 109, CC 110

Research, CC 113–116

Gaming revenues, government reliance on, CC 108

Marketing, CC 109

Opening statements, CC 107–110

Research into gambling addictions, CC 113–116

VLTs, new equipment, CC 109–110

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 47

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Amendments

Clause 5(2) subamendment, SED 198; defeated, SED 198

Damage assessments, SED 163

Definitions, artificial flooding, SED 183

Opening statements, SED 190–191

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Board membership, LA 284, LA 285

University College of the North Act (Bill 20)

Consultations, SED 91

Workers Compensation Board

Health care, access to services, LA 69–75, LA 83–84

Meyers Norris Penny report, LA 82

Opening statements, LA 69–70

Green, Betty (Manitoba Cattle Producers Association)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 282–285

Agriculture industry, impact on, SED 284

Appeal process, SED 282, SED 284, SED 285

Clarity, lack of, SED 282

Federal responsibilities, SED 283–284

Investigative powers, SED 283

Manitoba Water Council, membership, SED 283, SED 285

Nuisance complaints, SED 283

Nutrient hazardous components, SED 282

Public consultations, SED 283–284

Regulations, review of, SED 283

Water shortages, determining, SED 283

Watershed management plans, consultation, SED 283

H

Hampson, Len (Certified General Accountants Association)

Certified Management Accountants Act (Bill 26)

Public presentations, SED 77–78

Harlos, Sande (Winnipeg Regional Health Authority)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 130–133

Environmental tobacco smoke, health risks of, SED 131

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 132

Exemptions, urban reserves, SED 132

Health care costs, SED 132–133

Health care facilities, smoke-free grounds, SED 131

Hawranik, Gerald (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.

Criminal Property Forfeiture Act (Bill 7)

Civil Remedies Against Organized Crime Act, effectiveness, LA 53

Constitutionality, LA 21–22, LA 53–54

Legal costs, LA 18–19

Opening statements, LA 53–54

Property seizures by a judge, LA 54

Reverse onus provision, LA 54

Cross-Border Policing Act (Bill 6)

Opening statements, LA 119

Public scruitiny of officer's conduct, LA 119

Domestic Violence and Stalking Prevention, Protection and Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 17)

Enforcement, LA 121

Opening statements, LA 121

Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Amendment Act (Bill 3)

Opening statements, SED 51–52

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Police Powers Respecting Unsafe Drivers and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Bill 15)

Complementary federal legislation, JUS 8

Field sobriety tests, JUS 3

Improved Enforcement of Support Payments (Various Acts Amended) Act (Bill 18)

Garnishing orders, extraprovincial, LA 122

Late/missed payment penalty, LA 122

Maintenance Enforcement office, staffing, LA 122

Opening statements, LA 122

Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act (Bill 41)

Opening statements, JUS 10

Revenues, distribution of, JUS 10

Hayward Williams, Gladys (Private Citizen)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Public presentation, LA 16–17

Consultations, LA 17

Home schooling supports, LA 17

Regulations, LA 17

Special education plans, parental involvement, LA 16–17

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. See Bernherdt-Lowdon, Margaret

Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Amendment Act (Bill 3)

Opening statements

Hawranik, SED 51–52

Mackintosh, SED 51

Henderson, Gordon (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Written submission, LA 287–288

Hiebert, Eduard (Private Citizen)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 31–33

Energy balance, SED 32

Public policy debate, purpose of, SED 31–32

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Bill 36)

Disabled persons, parking permits

Maguire, LA 218

Emergency response personnel, safety of

Maguire, LA 218

Fine increases

Lemieux, LA 219

Maguire, LA 218

Penner, Jack, LA 219

Ministerial powers

Maguire, LA 218

Opening statements

Lemieux, LA 217

Maguire, LA 217–218

Power-assisted bicycles

Lemieux, LA 219

Maguire, LA 219

Provincial identification cards

Maguire, LA 218

Stopping at railway crossings

Maguire, LA 217–218

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Police Powers Respecting Unsafe Drivers and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Bill 15)

Public presentations

MADD Winnipeg, JUS 2–3

Riffel, JUS 3–5

Sudbury, JUS 2–3

24-hour suspensions

Lamoureux, JUS 5

Riffel, JUS 5

Complementary federal legislation

Hawranik, JUS 8

Mackintosh, JUS 8

Field sobriety tests

Aglugub, JUS 4

Hawranik, JUS 3

Riffel, JUS 3–5

Sudbury, JUS 2–3

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Public presentations

Dolyniuk, LA 144–149

Forest Industry Association of Manitoba, LA 141–144

Keystone Agricultural Producers, LA 138–141

Lorenc, LA 149–154

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, LA 149–154

Manitoba Trucking Association, LA 144–149

Martel, LA 141–144

Rolfe, LA 138–141

Accountability

Lemieux, LA 169–170

Maguire, LA 169–170

Accountability, annual report

Dolyniuk, LA 145

Administration costs

Dolyniuk, 148

Lorenc, LA 150

Maguire, 148, LA 150, LA 166

Agricultural industry, impact on

Rolfe, LA 139

Allocation of funds

Maguire, LA 139, LA 166

Rolfe, LA 139–140, LA 141

Alternate programs

Penner, Jack, LA 141

Rolfe, LA 141

Application process

Lemieux, LA 168

Maguire, LA 168

Capital contributions

Faurschou, LA 143

Martel, LA 143

Crossing of highways, fees

Lamoureux, LA 141

Rolfe, LA 139, LA 141

Fees and permits

Maguire, LA 176

Financial accountability

Lorenc, LA 149–150

Fuel taxes, differential rates

Dolyniuk, LA 146

Fuel taxes, revenues from

Dolyniuk, LA 145

Future developments

Faurschou, LA 172

Lemieux, LA 172–173

Highway maintenance

Expenditures (2003-2004)

Lamoureux, LA 179

Lemieux, LA 179–180

Funding requirements

Lamoureux, LA 151

Lorenc, LA 151–152

Income tax deductions

Faurschou, LA 173–175

Lemieux, LA 173–175

Interest and other income

Lemieux, LA 169

Maguire, LA 169

Load-carrying capacities

Maguire, LA 166–167

Marked fuels

Dolyniuk, LA 147

Faurschou, LA 147

Multi-load permits

Derkach, LA 171–172

Lemieux, LA 171–172

Municipal partnership agreements

Faurschou, LA 175

Lemieux, LA 175

Oil industry, impact on

Maguire, LA 175–176

Opening statements

Lemieux, LA 165–166

Maguire, LA 166–167

Other projects

Lemieux, LA 168

Maguire, LA 168

Overweight fines

Rolfe, LA 139

Payments into the fund

Lemieux, LA 168–169

Maguire, LA 168–169

Penalties and fines

Martel, LA 143

Penner, Jack, LA 143

Pilot projects

Lemieux, LA 165

Pizzey's Milling (Angusville)

Derkach, LA 171

Lemieux, LA 171

Prairie Grain Roads Program

Lorenc, LA 153

Penner, Jack, LA 153

Rolfe, LA 140

Private-public partnerships

Dolyniuk, LA 146

Lemieux, LA 165, LA 170–171

Lorenc, LA 151, LA 152

Maguire, LA 146, LA 151, LA 170–171

Private-sector contributions

Maguire, LA 142

Martel, LA 143

Registration costs for trucks, inequities

Dolyniuk, LA 145

Regulations

Lemieux, LA 168

Maguire, LA 168

Tembec agreement

Lemieux, LA 170–171

Maguire, LA 170–171

Toll roads

Rolfe, LA 140

Transportation efficiencies

Dolyniuk, LA 145

Transportation-related revenues

Dolyniuk, LA 147

Faurschou, LA 147

Lorenc, LA 149

Trucking industry

Competition

Lemieux, LA 178

Maguire, LA 167

Penner, Jack, LA 178

Input from

Dolyniuk, LA 145

Unfair competition

Dolyniuk, LA 147

Maguire, LA 147

Weight restrictions, geographical differences

Lemieux, LA 177

Maguire, LA 177

Hilliard, Rob (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 138–141

Environmental tobacco smoke, SED 139

Tobacco control strategy, SED 139

Hoddinott, Jim (Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 51

Public education, purpose of, LA 49

Special needs education, historical overview, LA 49–50

Yes, I Can! Awards, LA 48

Hodgins, Winston (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation)

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding, CC 120–122

Advertising budget, CC 126

Audit services, CC 117–118

Cost of sales, CC 118

Gross revenues, 118–119

Long-term debt, CC 122

Manitoba-produced beer products, sale of, CC 131

Revenues, rural vs. city, CC 125

Suicides, gambling-related, CC 126–127

VLTs, new equipment, CC 124

Holland, John (R.M. of Springfield)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 300–304

Birds Hill Park, stewardship of, SED 301

Consultations, SED 303

Financial resources, SED 302

Land use and development planning, SED 301–302

Legislative intent, SED 300–301

Local autonomy, SED 301, SED 302

Municipal involvement, SED 302

Sensitive waters, Capital Region, SED 301

Water quality management zones, SED 301

Howarth, Heidi (Trails West Hotel)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 116–117

Designated smoking rooms, SED 117

Hospitality industry, impact on, SED 116–117

Human Tissue Amendment Act, SED 258–259

Public presentations

Snow, SED 210–211

Tissue Bank of Manitoba, SED 210–211

Donation rates

Driedger, SED 211

Snow, SED 210–211

Donor registry

Driedger, SED 211

Snow, SED 211

Tissue Bank Manitoba

Snow, SED 211

I

Improved Enforcement of Support Payments (Various Acts Amended) Act (Bill 18)

Canadian Bankers Association, submission of the

Mackintosh, LA 121–122

Foregiveness of arrears

Mackintosh, LA 121

Garnishing orders, extraprovincial

Hawranik, LA 122

Late/missed payment penalty

Hawranik, LA 122

Maintenance Enforcement office, staffing

Hawranik, LA 122

Opening statements

Hawranik, LA 122

Mackintosh, LA 121

Written submissions

Canadian Bankers Association, LA 135–136

Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba. See Ogaranko, Andrew

Irvin-Ross, Kerri (Fort Garry) N.D.P.

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Act (Bill 301)

Opening statements, PB 7

J

Jackson, Veronica (Manitoba Association of Architects)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 225–226

APEGM agenda, SED 227

Consultations, lack of, SED 225–226

Engineering and architecture, differences, SED 226

Regulatory body, mandate of, SED 226

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Act (Bill 301)

Public presentations

Cohen, PB 2–4

Klein, PB 4

Initiatives

Cohen, PB 3–4

Gerrard, PB 3

Law Officer report

Perry, PB 7

Opening statements

Irvin-Ross, PB 7

Stefanson, PB 7

Johnson, Lori (Winnipeg School Division)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 45–46, LA 47

Dispute resolution process, LA 47

Financial resources, LA 48

Health department, involvement with, LA 46

Implementation costs, LA 45–46

Johnson, Max (Ministerial Advisory Council on Tourism)

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Public presentation, LA 158–159

Business plan, LA 158

Industry expectations, LA 158

Justification, LA 158

Jonasson, Jack (Coalition for Flood Protection North of the Floodway)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentation, SED 166–169

Damage assessments, SED 168

Definitions, natural levels, SED 167, SED 168–169

Exemptions, SED 168

Extreme spring floods, SED 167

Real and personal property, differences, SED 167

Regulations, SED 167

Rules of operation, SED 167

Judicial Compensation Committee

Implementation costs

Loewen, LA 125

Selinger, LA 125

Implementation timeframe

Goertzen, LA 127

Selinger, LA 127–128

Legislative process

Faurschou, LA 130–131

Loewen, LA 131

Reid, LA 130–131

Part-time judges

Faurschou, LA 124

Selinger, LA 124

Pension benefits

Accrual rate

Loewen, LA 128

General comments

Faurschou, LA 124

Selinger, LA 124

Pension liability

Loewen, LA 126–127

Selinger, LA 126–127

Pensionable services, best three-year average

Faurschou, LA 127

Selinger, LA 127

Proposed amendment

Goertzen, LA 128–129

Loewen, LA 128, LA 129

Selinger, LA 128–129

Report and recommendations of

Selinger, LA 124

Salaries, provincial comparisons

Loewen, LA 126

Selinger, LA 126

K

Kendel, Dale (Association for Community Living in Manitoba)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Inclusive school approach to education, LA 29–30

Regulations, consultations, LA 30

Kettner, Joel (Chief Medical Officer)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 133–135

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 134–135

Tobacco control strategy, SED 134

Keystone Agricultural Producers. See Rolfe, David; Wishart, Ian

Klein, Bryan (Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson)

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Act (Bill 301)

Public presentation, PB 4

Koroluk, Glen (Private Citizen)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 39–42

Advisory committee, SED 41

Consumer protection, SED 40

Distiller grains, research, SED 40

Environmental licensing, SED 39–40

Fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, SED 41

Greenhouse gases, SED 41

Local partnerships, SED 40

Ministerial responsibility, SED 39, SED 42

Monopoly, potential for, SED 40

Pollution controls, SED 39

Regulations, public consultations, SED 40

Water resources, SED 41

Wheat-based ethanol industry, sustainability, SED 40

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 311–315

Manitoba Water Council

Powers of, SED 312

Representation, SED 312

Ministerial authority, SED 311

Public input, SED 312

Public registry, SED 312

Public review, SED 313

Regulations, SED 311, SED 313

Resources, financial and human, SED 313

Water Commission Act, repeal, SED 315

Water shortages, SED 313

Water Stewardship Fund, SED 311

Watershed management plans

Capital Region, SED 313–314

Public meetings, SED 312

Whistle-blower protection, SED 312

Kuz, Walter (Rennie Hotel)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 112–113

Hospitality industry, impact on, SED 112–113

L

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 37)

Opening statements

Allan, LA 220

Schuler, LA 220–221

Red River Floodway expansion

Master labour agreement

Penner, Jack, LA 221

Lafond, Bob (Credit Union Central of Manitoba)

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Written submission, SED 205

Lamoureux, Kevin (Inkster) Lib.

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Arcades, legislation for, LA 199, LA 210

Internet downloading, legislation for, LA 199

Video games, distribution of, LA 210

Criminal Property Forfeiture Act (Bill 7)

Amendments, LA 22

Elections Manitoba

Boundaries Commission

Membership, LA 100

Recommendations, LA 101

Campaign contributions, tax receipts, LA 113–114

Electoral reforms, provincial comparisons, LA 102

Third party soliciting of funds, LA 106–108

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Consultations, LA 8

Regional differences, LA 5

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Police Powers Respecting Unsafe Drivers and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Bill 15)

24-hour suspensions, JUS 5

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Cross of highways, fees, LA 141

Highway maintenance

Expenditures (2003-2004), LA 179

Funding requirements, 151

Manitoba Immigration Council Act (Bill 9)

Appointment process, 80–83

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Air Miles program, CC 98–100

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Community Support Program, CC 130

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Appeals, numbers of, CC 46

Municipal Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Mobile home parks, LA 247

Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (Bill 50)

Royal Canadian Legions, tax exemptions, LA 245–246

Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act (Bill 41)

Provincial comparisons, JUS 7

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 44

Financial resources, LA 48

Funding levels, LA 41

Home schooling supports, LA 17

School counsellors, role of, LA 39

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Board membership, 283–284, LA 265–266, LA 280, LA 284–285

Long-term disability, LA 263

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Board appointments, LA 156–157

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P.

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Bill 36)

Fine increases, LA 219

Opening statements, LA 217

Power-assisted bicycles, LA 219

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Accountability, LA 169–170

Application process, LA 168

Future developments, LA 172–173

Highway maintenance, expenditures (2003-2004), LA 179–180

Income tax deductions, LA 173–175

Interest and other income, LA 169

Multi-load permits, LA 171–172

Municipal partnership agreements, LA 175

Opening statements, LA 165–166

Other projects, LA 168

Payments into the fund, LA 168–169

Pilot projects, LA 165

Pizzey's Milling (Angusville), LA 171

Private-public partnerships, LA 165, LA 170–171

Regulations, LA 168

Tembec agreement, LA 170–171

Trucking industry, competition, LA 178

Weight restrictions, geographical differences, LA 177

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 32)

Apportionment formulas, historical arrangements, LA 216

Apportionment of costs for capital projects, LA 216

Coming into force date, LA 216

Opening statements, LA 213

Railway cars

Blocking public roadway, LA 215

Use of night reflectors, LA 215

Regulations, LA 217

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Support funds, transferring, LA 27

Leskiw, Laurena (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 257–260

Board membership, LA 258–259, LA 260

Consultation process, LA 259

Cost of living adjustment, LA 259

Long-term disability, LA 258

Leslie, Ken (Alliance for Prevention of Chronic Disease)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 128–130

Smoking-related diseases, SED 129–130

Lipsett, Edward (Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties)

Safe Schools Charter (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 30)

Public presentation, LA 205–207

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, LA 205

Code of conduct, LA 205–206

Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 18–21, PA 22–23

CCPA/COLA Conference, PA 76–78

Crown corporations annual reports, PA 40–43

Public Accounts, Volume 1 (2002), PA 64–70

Public Accounts audit (2002), PA 70–76

Recommendations, follow-up on, PA 33–38

School board governance update, PA 51

Certified Management Accountants Act (Bill 26)

Coming into force date, SED 79

Elections Manitoba

Advertising, third-party, LA 103

Polling stations, accessibility, LA 99–100

Referendum legislation, LA 114

Third party soliciting of funds, LA 108–110

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Amendments

Clause 2, SED 84; defeated, SED 86

Clause 2, SED 87; defeated, SED 88

Excess revenue, 86

Exemptions, SED 72, SED 74, SED 77

Municipal infrastructure, 87–88

Judicial Compensation Committee

Implementation costs, LA 125

Legislative process, LA 131

Pension benefits, accrual rate, LA 128

Pension liability, LA 126–127

Proposed amendment, LA 128, LA 129

Salaries, provincial comparisons, LA 126

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Air Miles program, CC 89–90, CC 91

Beer vendors, product expansion, CC 90–91

Legal drinking age, review of, CC 89

Smoking ban, effects of, CC 89

Social responsibility, CC 86–88

Sunday openings, study of the effects of, CC 87

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding, CC 120–122

Advertising budget, CC 126

Audit services, CC 117–118

Cost of sales, CC 118

Gross revenues, 118–119

Long-term debt, CC 122

Manitoba-produced beer products, sale of, CC 131

Revenues, rural vs. city, CC 124–125

Smoking ban, impact on revenues, CC 123

Suicides, gambling-related, CC 126–127

VLTs, new equipment, CC 124

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Advertising campaigns, CC 35

Driver education funding, CC 35

Driver licences, fee increase, CC 70–71

Graduated licences, impact on accident claims, CC 37, CC 71

Hailstorm, impact on claim costs, CC 36

Increased claims costs, CC 31–33

Operating costs, CC 34

Premium increases, CC 33

Reinsurance market, CC 36

Revenues, CC 31

Surcharges, CC 37

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Exemption for Aboriginal casinos, SED 99

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 109, SED 132

Exemptions, urban reserves, SED 132

Public Accounts Committee

Agenda, PA 54–59, PA 58–59

Auditor General's recommendations, PA 79–80

Calling witnesses, PA 81–87

Lorenc, Chris (Manitoba Heavy Construction Association)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 35–39

Federal tax, SED 37

Funding, general revenues, SED 37

Infrastructure needs, SED 35

Transportation issues, SED 35

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Public presentation, SED 70–73

Annual audit, SED 71–72

Deposit of the funds, SED 71

Ethanol production, SED 73

Exemptions, SED 72–73

Financial accountability, SED 72

Fuel tax revenues, application of, SED 71

Municipal infrastructure, SED 71, SED 72

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Public presentation, LA 149–154

Administration costs, LA 150

Financial accountability, LA 149–150

Highway maintenance, funding requirements, 151–152

Prairie Grain Roads Program, 153

Private-public partnerships, 152, LA 151

Transportation-related revenues, LA 149

Mines and Minerals Amendment Act (Bill 42)

Public presentation, LA 254–257

Quarry Rehabilitation Reserve Account

Administration costs, LA 254–255

Audit and fiscal reporting, LA 255–256

Suggested amendments, LA 256

Lussier, Don (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Advertising budget, CC 96–97

Air Miles program, CC 90

Bouncer training, CC 77

Building lease agreements, CC 84

Bulk wine stores, CC 82

Community support budget, CC 97

Equipment rentals, CC 95

Fetal alcohol education program, CC 96

Image enhancement, CC 95–96

"It's Good Business" training package, CC 77

Legal drinking age, review of, CC 89

Manitoba-origin products, CC 82

Pension liability funding, CC 94–95

Pricing, CC 82–83

Product analysis, CC 85

Revenues, estimated, CC 84

Smoking ban, effects of, CC 89

Sunday openings, study of the effects of, CC 87, CC 94

Travelling expenses, CC 96

Lysyk, Bonnie (Deputy Auditor General)

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 4–9

M

Mackay, Carleen (Society of Management Accountants of Manitoba)

Certified Management Accountants Act (Bill 26)

Public presentation, SED 78–79

Coming into force date, SED 79

MacKenzie, Ian (City of Portage la Prairie)

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Written submission, LA 64

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.

Criminal Property Forfeiture Act (Bill 7)

Amendments

Clause 1, LA 56; passed, LA 56

Clause 25, LA 56; passed, LA 57

Title, LA 57; passed, LA 57

Prior registered interest, definition of, LA 21

Cross-Border Policing Act (Bill 6)

Public scruitiny of officer's conduct, LA 119–120

Domestic Violence and Stalking Prevention, Protection and Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 17)

Bail policy, LA 120

Electronic monitoring of offenders, LA 120

Opening statements, LA 120–121

Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Amendment Act (Bill 3)

Opening statements, SED 51

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Police Powers Respecting Unsafe Drivers and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Bill 15)

Complementary federal legislation, JUS 8

Improved Enforcement of Support Payments (Various Acts Amended) Act (Bill 18)

Canadian Bankers Association, submission of the, LA 121–122

Foregiveness of arrears, LA 121

Opening statements, LA 121

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Accident claim costs, controlling, CC 27

Communications with minister's office, CC 52, CC 54–56

Driver licences, fee increase, CC 71

Opening statements, CC 24–27

Premiums, provincial comparisons, CC 25

Principles and objectives, CC 25–26

Public Utilities Board review, CC 52–54

Rate Stabilization Reserve, CC 26–27

Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act (Bill 41)

Constitution, compliance with, JUS 7

Opening statements, JUS 9–10

Provincial comparisons, JUS 9

MADD Winnipeg. See Sudbury, Rod

Magnusson, Les (City of Steinbach)

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Written submission, LA 65

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Bill 36)

Disabled persons, parking permits, LA 218

Emergency response personnel, safety of, LA 218

Fine increases, LA 218

Ministerial powers, LA 218

Opening statements, LA 217–218

Power-assisted bicycles, LA 219

Provincial identification cards, LA 218

Stopping at railway crossings, LA 217–218

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Accountability, LA 169–170

Administration costs, 148, LA 150, LA 166

Allocation of funds, LA 139, LA 166

Application process, LA 168

Fees and permits, LA 176

Interest and other income, LA 169

Load-carrying capacities, LA 166–167

Oil industry, impact on, LA 175–176

Opening statements, LA 166–167

Other projects, LA 168

Payments into the fund, LA 168–169

Private-public partnerships, LA 146, LA 151, LA 170–171

Private-sector contributions, LA 142

Regulations, LA 168

Tembec agreement, LA 170–171

Trucking industry, competition, LA 167

Unfair competition, 147

Weight restrictions, geographical differences, LA 177

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 32)

Apportionment formulas, historical arrangements, LA 216

Apportionment of costs for capital projects, LA 215–216

Coming into force date, LA 216

Opening statements, LA 213–214

Regulations, LA 217

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Board appointments, LA 161–162

Hotel room tax, LA 156

Private funding, LA 156

Mah, Peter (Manitoba Pork Council)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentations, SED 271

Appeal process, SED 271

Regulations, review of, SED 271

Maintenance enforcement. See Improved Enforcement of Support Payments (Various Acts Amended) Act (Bill 18)

Mandziuk, Ken (Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties)

Criminal Property Forfeiture Act (Bill 7)

Ability to cross-examine, LA 18

Legal costs, LA 19

Limitation period, lack of, LA 18

Redundancy, LA 19

Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act (Bill 41)

Constitution, compliance with, JUS 6–7

Provincial comparisons, JUS 7

Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties. See Lipsett, Edward

Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies. See Witty, Lynda

Manitoba Association of Architects. See Jackson, Veronica

Manitoba Association of Parent Councils. See Carey, Karen

Manitoba Association of School Superintendents. See Wilde, Edie

Manitoba Association of School Trustees. See Archer, Linda

Manitoba Bar Association. See Stefaniuk, John

Manitoba Cattle Producers Association. See Green, Betty

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce

See also Pittman, John

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Written submission, SED 61–65

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association. See Rodgers, Robert

Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children. See Hoddinott, Jim

Manitoba Federation of Labour. See also Hilliard, Rob; Walker, Peter

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Bill 4)

Written submission, SED 65–67

Manitoba Hotel Association. See Baker, Jim

Manitoba Immigration Council Act (Bill 9)

Appointment process

Allan, 80–83

Lamoureux, 80–83

Opening statements

Allan, 79–80, SED 79–80

Schuler, 80, SED 80

Manitoba Interfaith Council. See Oganranko, Andrew

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. See Anderson, Michael

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Advertising budget

Cummings, CC 96–97

Lussier, CC 96–97

Air Miles program

Gerrard, CC 92

Lamoureux, CC 98–100

Loewen, CC 89–90, CC 91

Lussier, CC 90

Smith, CC 89–90, CC 91–93, CC 98–99

Be Undrunk campaign

Smith, CC 86

Beer vendors, product expansion

Loewen, CC 90–91

Smith, CC 90–91

Best practices evaluation

Faurschou, CC 100–101

Neufeld, CC 101

Bouncer training

Cullen, CC 77

Lussier, CC 77

Building lease agreements

Cummings, CC 84

Lussier, CC 84

Bulk wine stores

Cullen, CC 82

Lussier, CC 82

With Child--Without Alcohol campaign

Smith, CC 86

Community support budget

Cummings, CC 97–98

Lussier, CC 97

Corporate code of conduct

Smith, CC 76

Customer service

Smith, CC 74

Distillers, retail outlets

Faurschou, CC 79

Smith, CC 79

Employee training

Smith, CC 75

Equipment rentals

Cullen, CC 95

Lussier, CC 95

Fetal alcohol education program

Cummings, CC 96

Gerrard, CC 93

Lussier, CC 96

Neufeld, CC 93

Franchise protection zones

Faurschou, CC 81

Smith, CC 81

Image enhancement

Cullen, CC 95

Lussier, CC 95–96

Inspection services

Smith, CC 75

"It's Good Business" training package

Cullen, CC 76–77

Lussier, CC 77

Smith, CC 76

Legal drinking age, review of

Loewen, CC 89

Lussier, CC 89

Legislation review

Faurschou, CC 78

Smith, CC 78–79

Manitoba-origin products

Faurschou, CC 82, CC 98

Lussier, CC 82

Smith, CC 98

Microbreweries

Faurschou, CC 79–80

Smith, CC 80

Mission statement

Smith, CC 74

Opening statements

Cullen, CC 76

Smith, CC 73–76

Pension liability funding

Cullen, CC 94

Lussier, CC 94–95

Photo ID program

Faurschou, CC 100

Smith, CC 100

Pricing

Cullen, CC 82–83

Faurschou, CC 80

Lussier, CC 82–83

Smith, CC 80, CC 83

Private wine stores

Cullen, CC 76

Faurschou, CC 77

Smith, CC 76, CC 77

Private wine stores (Brandon)

Gerrard, CC 93–94

Smith, CC 94

Product analysis

Cummings, CC 85

Lussier, CC 85

Responsible consumption/service programs

Smith, CC 75

Revenues

Smith, CC 74

Revenues, estimated

Cummings, CC 84–85

Lussier, CC 84

Smith, CC 84–85

The Show Your Age campaign

Smith, CC 86

Smoking ban, effects of

Loewen, CC 89

Lussier, CC 89

Social responsibility

Loewen, CC 86–88

Smith, CC 86–88

Sunday openings, study of the effects of

Gerrard, CC 94

Loewen, CC 87

Lussier, CC 87, CC 94

Travelling expenses

Cullen, CC 96

Lussier, CC 96

Vendors, number of

Faurschou, CC 77–78

Smith, CC 77–78

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

2004 annual report

Goertzen, CC 107

Smith, CC 110, CC 112

Aboriginal relations

Smith, CC 107

Aboriginal-run casinos

Goertzen, CC 108, CC 127

Smith, CC 127

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding

Hodgins, CC 120–122

Loewen, CC 120–122

Smith, CC 111, CC 120–121

Advertising budget

Hodgins, CC 126

Loewen, CC 126

Audit services

Hodgins, CC 117–118

Loewen, CC 117–118

Community involvement

Smith, CC 105

Community Support Program

Lamoureux, CC 130

Corporate governance framework

Smith, CC 104

Corporate social responsibility

Smith, CC 104

Corporate strategic plan

Smith, CC 106, CC 111–112

Cost of sales

Hodgins, CC 118

Loewen, CC 118

Debt load

Smith, CC 104

Employees, buy-out packages

Goertzen, CC 128

Smith, CC 128

Employment opportunities

Smith, CC 106

Gambling addictions

Goertzen, CC 109, CC 110

Gaming revenues, government reliance on

Goertzen, CC 108

Smith, CC 110–111

Gross revenues

Hodgins, 118–119

Loewen, 118–119

Long-term debt

Hodgins, CC 122

Loewen, CC 122

Manitoba-produced beer products, sale of

Hodgins, CC 131

Loewen, CC 131

Marketing

Goertzen, CC 109

Smith, CC 106

Opening statements

Goertzen, CC 107–110

Smith, CC 104–107

Research into gambling addictions

Goertzen, CC 113–116

Smith, CC 113–115

Responsible gaming policy

Smith, CC 105, CC 111, CC 112

Revenues, rural vs. city

Hodgins, CC 125

Loewen, CC 124–125

Smoking ban, impact on revenues

Loewen, CC 123

Smith, CC 123

Suicides, gambling-related

Hodgins, CC 126–127

Loewen, CC 126–127

Sustainable development policy

Smith, CC 106

VLTs, new equipment

Goertzen, CC 109–110

Hodgins, CC 124

Loewen, CC 124

Manitoba Lung Association. See Douglas, JoAnn; Moldowan, Vhana

Manitoba Medical Association. See Duncan, Jay

Manitoba Métis Federation. See Benoit, Dan

Manitoba Municipal Administrators' Association. See Melnyk, Wally R.

Manitoba Pork Council. See Ferriss, Bryan; Mah, Peter

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Accident claim costs, controlling

Mackintosh, CC 27

Accident responsibility, determination of

Tweed, CC 61–63

Zacharias, CC 61–63

Accidents, 50% responsibility

Tweed, CC 60

Zacharias, CC 60

Advertising campaigns

Loewen, CC 35

Tweed, CC 56, CC 68

Zacharias, CC 35, CC 56, CC 68

Advertising campaigns, graduated drivers' licences

Tweed, CC 58

Zacharias, CC 58

Appeals, numbers of

Lamoureux, CC 46

Zacharias, CC 46

Benefit limits

Cummings, CC 29

Zacharias, CC 29

Communications with minister's office

Mackintosh, CC 52, CC 54–56

Tweed, CC 52, CC 54–56

Zacharias, CC 55

Corporate funds, use of

Zacharias, CC 37

Driver education funding

Loewen, CC 35

Tweed, CC 65–67

Zacharias, CC 35, CC 65–67

Driver licences, fee increase

Decter Hirst, CC 71

Loewen, CC 70–71

Mackintosh, CC 71

Zacharias, CC 70–71

Fair Practices office

Faurschou, CC 41–43

Zacharias, CC 41–43

Glass, replacement fee schedules

Faurschou, CC 43

Zacharias, CC 43–44

Graduated drivers' licences, advertising campaigns

Tweed, CC 58

Zacharias, CC 58

Graduated licences, impact on accident claims

Loewen, CC 37, CC 71

Tweed, CC 67

Zacharias, CC 37, CC 67, CC 71

Hailstorm, impact on claim costs

Loewen, CC 36

Zacharias, CC 36

Home care provision

Cummings, CC 29

Faurschou, CC 40

Zacharias, CC 29, CC 40

Increased claims costs

Loewen, CC 31–33

Zacharias, CC 32–33

Liability only coverage

Faurschou, CC 41

Zacharias, CC 41

Manitoba Health, relationship with

Cummings, CC 30

Zacharias, CC 30

Motorcycle insurance costs

Eichler, CC 38–40

Tweed, CC 63–65

Zacharias, CC 38–40, CC 63–65

Ombudsman, MPIC-related cases

Faurschou, CC 41–43

Zacharias, CC 41–43

Opening statements

Mackintosh, CC 24–27

Operating costs

Loewen, CC 34

Zacharias, CC 34–35

Personal injury protection

Cummings, CC 28

Zacharias, CC 28–29

Premium increases

Loewen, CC 33

Zacharias, CC 33

Premiums, provincial comparisons

Cummings, CC 27

Mackintosh, CC 25

Zacharias, CC 27–28

Principles and objectives

Mackintosh, CC 25–26

Public Utilities Board review

Mackintosh, CC 52–54

Tweed, CC 52–54

Rate Stabilization Reserve

Cummings, CC 28

Mackintosh, CC 26–27

Tweed, CC 68–69

Zacharias, CC 28, CC 68–69

Reinsurance market

Loewen, CC 36

Zacharias, CC 36

Retesting of drivers' licences

Faurschou, CC 41

Zacharias, CC 41

Revenues

Loewen, CC 31

Zacharias, CC 31

Snow tires, requirement for

Faurschou, CC 41

Zacharias, CC 41

Special investigation unit

Faurschou, CC 45

Zacharias, CC 45–46

Surcharges

Loewen, CC 37

Zacharias, CC 37

Third-party claims

Faurschou, CC 44

Zacharias, CC 44–45

Valuations, write-off values

Tweed, CC 59

Zacharias, CC 59

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Bill 11), JUS 8

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Claimant Advisers) (Bill 5)

Claimant advisers

Advocacy role

Cummings, LA 164

Selinger, LA 164

Qualifications of

Cummings, LA 163

Selinger, LA 163

Reporting protocols

Faurschou, LA 165

Selinger, LA 165

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Denial of Benefits for Offenders) (Bill 16), JUS 9

Manitoba School Counsellors' Association. See Meyrowitz, Irene

Manitoba Teachers' Society. See Ardern, Brian

Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance. See Gibson, Murray

Manitoba Trucking Association. See Dolyniuk, Robert

Manitoba Wildlands. See Whelan-Enns, Gaile

Manitoba Women's Liberal Association. See Andrews, Gail

Manitoba Youth for Clean Air. See Yanofsky, Aaron

Manness, Garth (Credit Union Central of Manitoba)

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Written submission, SED 205

MANTRA. See Gibson, Murray

Martel, Michael (Forest Industry Association of Manitoba)

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Public presentations, LA 141–144

Private-sector contributions, LA 143

Martindale, Doug (Burrows) N.D.P.

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Capital contributions, LA 143

Penalties and fines, LA 143

Public Accounts Committee

Agenda, PA 54–56, PA 59

Calling witnesses, PA 83, PA 84

McClung, Nellie. See Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

McGifford, Hon. Diane (Lord Roberts) N.D.P.

University College of the North Act (Bill 20)

Amendments

Clause 4(1), SED 92; passed, SED 92

Clause 16(2), SED 92; passed, SED 93

McIntyre, Richard (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Written submission, LA 288

McNabb, Bob (Town of Minnedosa)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 6–8

Co-products, uses of, SED 7–8

Winter wheat, benefits of, SED 6–7

Melnick, Hon. Christine (Riel) N.D.P.

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Employment searches, LA 5

Opening statements, LA 57–58

Staff concerns, LA 58, LA 59

Staffing, LA 6

Melnyk, Wally R. (Manitoba Municipal Administrators' Association

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Public presentations, LA 8–10

Outreach services, LA 9

Staffing, LA 9

Meyrowitz, Irene (Manitoba School Counsellors' Association)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Consultations, LA 38

Funding for school counsellors, LA 36–37

Role of school counsellors, LA 37–38, LA 39

Milne, Edna (Fort Rouge and Imperial Veterans)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 117–118

Veterans associations, impact on, SED 117–118

Mines and Minerals Amendment Act (Bill 42)

Public presentations

Lorenc, LA 254–257

Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, LA 254–257

Opening statements

Eichler, LA 281

Smith, LA 281

Quarry Rehabilitation Reserve Account

Administration costs

Lorenc, LA 254–255

Penner, Jack, LA 256

Audit and fiscal reporting

Eichler, LA 255–256

Lorenc, LA 255–256

Suggested amendments

Eichler, LA 256

Lorenc, LA 256

Ministerial Advisory Council on Tourism. See Johnson, Max

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 12–14

Compliance and Special Audits report, 62

Workers Compensation Board

Communications director, CC 11

Investment committee, CC 7–8

Medical service providers, payment to, CC 21

Stabilization fund, CC 8

Workplace Safety and Health branch, funding, CC 10–11

Moldowan, Vhana (Manitoba Lung Association)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 103–104

Lungs Are For Life program, SED 104

Second-hand smoke, health risks of, SED 104

Morden (Town). See Fedorchuk, Alex

Morris, Valinda (Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba)

Gaming Control Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Public presentation, SED 164–165

Gaming Commission

Independence of, SED 164–165

Responsibilities and powers, SED 165

Municipal Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Public presentations

Manitoba Park Owners Association, LA 238–241

Penner, Debbie, LA 238–241

Amendments

Clause 4

Wowchuk

LA 250; passed, LA 250

Mobile home parks

Lamoureux, LA 247

Penner, Debbie, LA 238–240

Penner, Jack, LA 247

Wowchuk, LA 247

Municipal services

Penner, Debbie, LA 241

Penner, Jack, LA 241

Opening statements

Penner, Jack, LA 247

Wowchuk, LA 246

Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (Bill 50)

Public presentations

Petrinka, LA 242–246

Veterans Association, LA 242–246

Opening statements

Derkach, 253

Wowchuk, 253

Royal Canadian Legions

Tax exemptions

Derkach, LA 245

Eichler, LA 254

Lamoureux, LA 245–246

Penner, Jack, LA 254

Petrinka, LA 242–246

Wowchuk, LA 246, LA 254

Murray, Stuart (Kirkfield Park) P.C.

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Economic benefits, SED 11

Environmental impact, SED 14, SED 21

Ethanol blend, pool average calculation, SED 13

Federal strategy, SED 34

Feedstock, supply and demand, SED 28

Funding, general revenues, SED 37

Local grain, use of, SED 27

Mandating ethanol use, SED 35

Plant operating capacity, SED 11

Subsidies, SED 35

Transportation issues, SED 19

Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

Opening statements, SED 58–59

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Board membership, LA 280

N

National Cancer Institute. See Cunningham, Rob

National Farmers Union. See Sigurdson, Kenneth

Neabel, John (Town of Minnedosa)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 8–9

Funding, federal, SED 9

Germplasm research, SED 8–9

Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

Public presentations

Andrews, SED 42–43

Council of Women of Winnipeg, SED 43–45

Fleming, SED 45–46

Liberal Party of Manitoba, SED 46–47

Manitoba Women's Liberal Association, SED 42–43

Pankiw, SED 43–45

Parks, SED 46–47

Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, SED 45–46

Opening statements

Brick, SED 59–60

Murray, SED 58–59

Neufeld, Carmen (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Best practices evaluation, CC 101

Fetal alcohol education program, CC 93

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentations

Alliance for the Prevention of Chronic Disease, SED 128–130

Babaian, SED 141–142

Baker, SED 135–138

Bernherdt-Lowdon, SED 124–126

Burt, SED 113–116

Canadian Cancer Society, SED 97–99

CancerCare Manitoba, SED 126–128

Chief Medical Officer, SED 133–135

Cunningham, SED 97–99

Dhaliwal, SED 126–128

Douglas, SED 101–103

Duke of Kent Legion, SED 141–142

Duncan, SED 104–107

Fort Rouge and Imperial Veterans, SED 117–118

Gibson, SED 121–124

Harlos, SED 130–133

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, SED 124–126

Hilliard, SED 138–141

Howarth, SED 116–117

Kettner, SED 133–135

Kuz, SED 112–113

Leslie, SED 128–130

Manitoba Federation of Labour, SED 138–141

Manitoba Hotel Association, SED 135–138

Manitoba Lung Association, SED 101–104

Manitoba Medical Association, SED 104–107

Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance, SED 121–124

Manitoba Youth for Clean Air, SED 99–101

Milne, SED 117–118

Moldowan, SED 103–104

National Cancer Institute, SED 97–99

Olsten, SED 109–111

Parkland Regional Health Authority, SED 107–109

Petrinka, SED 118–121

Rennie Hotel, SED 112–113

Rivercrest Hotel, SED 109–111

Toderian, SED 107–109

Trails West Hotel, SED 116–117

University of Waterloo, SED 113–116

Veterans Association, SED 118–121

Walker, SED 140

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, SED 130–133

Yanofsky, SED 99–101

Written submissions

Assiniboine Regional Health Authority, SED 149–152

Brandon Regional Health Authority, SED 152–153

Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, SED 153–157

Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba, SED 158

Amendments

Clause 2(2)(b)

Rondeau

SED 144; passed, SED 144

Clause 2(6)

Rondeau

SED 144; passed, SED 145

Clause 7(a)

Rondeau

SED 145; passed, SED 145

Clause 8

Rocan

SED 146; defeated, SED 149

Accommodation industry, impact on

Baker, SED 136

Air filtration methods/studies

Olston, SED 110–111

Canad Inn Stadium smoking policy

Duncan, SED 105–106

Designated smoking rooms

Baker, SED 138

Gibson, SED 123, SED 124

Howarth, SED 117

Olston, SED 111

Struthers, SED 124, SED 138

Walker, SED 140

Economic impact

Evaluation of

Burt, SED 114

Objective studies

Burt, SED 114–116

Driedger, SED 115

Gerrard, SED 115

Rocan, SED 114–115

Environmental tobacco smoke, health risks of

Bernherdt-Lowdon, SED 124–125

Douglas, SED 102

Gibson, SED 122

Harlos, SED 131

Hilliard, SED 139

Moldowan, SED 104

Toderian, SED 107–108

Exemptions

First Nation casinos

Cunningham, SED 98–99

Duncan, SED 106

First Nation communities

Bernherdt-Lowdon, SED 126

Driedger, SED 106–107

Duncan, SED 106–107

Gerrard, SED 106, SED 134–135

Harlos, SED 132

Kettner, SED 134–135

Loewen, SED 109, SED 132

Rocan, SED 126

Toderian, SED 109

Tobacconists

Cunningham, SED 98

Urban reserves

Harlos, SED 132

Loewen, SED 132

Health care costs

Harlos, SED 132–133

Struthers, SED 132

Health care facilities, smoke-free grounds

Harlos, SED 131

Hospitality industry, impact on

Howarth, SED 116–117

Kuz, SED 112–113

Olston, SED 110

Level playing field

Baker, SED 136–137

Burt, SED 114

Gibson, SED 123

Lungs Are For Life program

Moldowan, SED 104

Municipal by-laws

Toderian, SED 108

Open pit mines and quarries

Walker, SED 140

Opening statements

Driedger, SED 143

Rondeau, SED 142–143

Permitted smoking areas

Walker, SED 140

Public health implications

Bernherdt-Lowdon, SED 126

Rondeau, SED 126

Respiratory illnesses (Parkland region)

Toderian, SED 108

Restrictions

Entranceways and doorways

Rocan, SED 100–101

Yanofsky, SED 100–101

Outdoor public places

Rocan, SED 100–101

Yanofsky, SED 100–101

Smoke-free by-law (Brandon)

Douglas, SED 103

Smoking, societal costs of

Gibson, SED 123

Smoking-related diseases

Dhaliwal, SED 126–128

Driedger, SED 130

Gerrard, SED 128

Leslie, SED 129–130

Rocan, SED 128

Temporary living, work camps

Walker, SED 140

Tobacco control strategy

Bernherdt-Lowdon, SED 125

Gibson, SED 122–123

Hilliard, SED 139

Kettner, SED 134

Tobacco control strategy for youth

Dhaliwal, SED 128

Douglas, SED 103, SED 104

Driedger, SED 103

Rondeau, SED 128

Tobacco industry, manipulation by

Gibson, SED 123–124

Transition program

Baker, SED 137

Gerrard, SED 137

Veterans associations

Education taxes

Babaian, SED 141

Impact on

Derkach, SED 121

Milne, SED 117–118

Petrinka, SED 118–121

Work in private residences

Walker, SED 140

Workers, protection of

Gibson, SED 122

O

Ogaranko, Andrew (Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba)

Personal Health Information Amendment Act (Spiritual Health) (Bill 43)

Public presentations, SED 217–219

Spiritual health, recognition of, SED 217–219

Oliver, Don (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 233–235

APEGM agenda, SED 233–234

Consultations, SED 234

Inter-Association Relations Joint Board, SED 233, SED 234

Regulatory body, mandate of, SED 234

Olston, Deanne (Rivercrest Motor Hotel)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 109–111

Air filtration methods/studies, SED 110–111

Designated smoking rooms, SED 111

Hospitality industry, impact on, SED 110

Osborne, Helen Betty. See Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Amendment Act (Bill 3)

P

PAC. See Public Accounts Committee

Pankiw, Mary (Council of Women of Winnipeg)

Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

Public presentation, SED 43–45

Parkland Regional Health Authority. See Toderian, Mervin

Parks, Beverley (Liberal Party of Manitoba)

Nellie McClung Foundation Act (Bill 202)

Public presentation, SED 46–47

Paterson, Brian (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 266–270

Board membership, LA 268, LA 270

Paterson, LA 267

Consultation process, LA 269

Cost of living adjustment, LA 267

Paterson, LA 268

Insufficient contributions

Paterson, LA 269

Justification

Paterson, LA 270

Long-term disability, LA 269

Pelly Trail Economic Development. See Reavie, Spencer

Penner, David (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 239–240

Architects Act, impact on, SED 239

Engineering faculty building donation, SED 239–240

Penner, Debbie (Manitoba Park Owners Association)

Municipal Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Public presentation, LA 238–241

Mobile home parks, LA 238–240

Municipal services, LA 241

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Bill 39)

Public presentation, SED 209–210

Mobile home parks, impact on, SED 209–210

Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.

Agricultural Societies Act (Bill 27)

Opening statements, LA 184

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Parental involvement, LA 199

Elections Manitoba

Opening statements, LA 92

Polling stations, accessibility, LA 92, LA 97

Third party soliciting of funds, LA 104–106

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Bill 36)

Fine increases, LA 219

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Alternate programs, LA 141

Penalties and fines, LA 143

Prairie Grain Roads Program, 153

Trucking industry, competition, LA 178

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 37)

Red River Floodway expansion

Master labour agreement, LA 221

Mines and Minerals Amendment Act (Bill 42)

Quarry Rehabilitation Reserve Account

Administration costs, LA 256

Municipal Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Mobile home parks, LA 247

Municipal services, LA 241

Opening statements, LA 247

Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (Bill 50)

Royal Canadian Legions

Tax exemptions, LA 254

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 32)

Railway cars

Blocking public roadway, LA 214–215

Use of night reflectors, LA 214

Safe Schools Charter (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 30)

Alternate schools, LA 213

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Board membership, 283, LA 285

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Hecla Resort, LA 157

Opening statements, LA 180

Report stage amendment, LA 180

Permut, Arnold (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 240–242

ENGAP program, SED 241

Inter-Association Relations Joint Board, SED 241–242

Perry, Valeri (Law Officer of the House)

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Act (Bill 301)

Law Officer report, PB 7

Winnipeg Foundation Act (Bill 300)

Law Officer report, PB 6

Personal Health Information Amendment Act (Spiritual Health) (Bill 43), SED 258

Public presentations

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, SED 212–215

Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Homes Inc., SED 219–223

Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education, SED 217–219

Coward, SED 215–216

Faith Coalition, SED 217–219

Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba, SED 217–219

Manitoba Interfaith Council, SED 217–219

Ogaranko, SED 217–219

Rempel Boschman, SED 219–223

Skinner, SED 212–215

St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation, SED 215–216

Donations, impact on

Coward, SED 216

Driedger, SED 216

Grateful patient program

Coward, SED 215–216

Hopsital chaplains, training of

Rempel Boschman, SED 221

Medical records, access to

Rempel Boschman, SED 221

Philanthropy, impact on

Skinner, SED 213–214

Spiritual health, impact on

Rempel Boschman, SED 220

Spiritual health, recognition of

Ogaranko, SED 217–219

Pestrak, Judy (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 255–257

Petrinka, John (Veterans Association)

Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (Bill 50)

Public presentation, LA 242–246

Royal Canadian Legions

Tax exemptions, LA 242–246

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 118–121

Veterans associations, impact on, SED 118–121

Pineda, Francis (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 253–255

Pittman, John (Manitoba Chambers of Commerce)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 33–35

Federal strategy, SED 34

Mandating ethanol use, SED 35

Subsidies, SED 35

Pokorny, Roland (Private Citizen)

Safe Schools Charter (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 30)

Public presentation, LA 200–205

Policing. See Cross-Border Policing Act (Bill 6)

Portage la Prairie (City). See MacKenzie, Ian

Prairie Habitat Joint Venture. See Tyrchniewicz, Allen

Prefontaine, Guy (Gaboury, Prefontaine and Perry Architects)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 235–236

Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act (Bill 41)

Public presentations

Mandzuik, JUS 5–8

Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, JUS 5–8

Constitution, compliance with

Mackintosh, JUS 7

Mandziuk, JUS 6–7

Opening statements

Hawranik, JUS 10

Mackintosh, JUS 9–10

Provincial comparisons

Lamoureux, JUS 7

Mackintosh, JUS 9

Mandziuk, JUS 7

Revenues, distribution of

Hawranik, JUS 10

Provincial Auditor reports. See Auditor General reports

Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba. See Fleming, Elizabeth; Morris, Valinda

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 32)

Apportionment formulas, historical arrangements

Lemieux, LA 216

Maguire, LA 216

Apportionment of costs for capital projects

Lemieux, LA 216

Maguire, LA 215–216

Coming into force date

Lemieux, LA 216

Maguire, LA 216

Opening statements

Lemieux, LA 213

Maguire, LA 213–214

Railway cars

Blocking public roadway

Lemieux, LA 215

Penner, Jack, LA 214–215

Use of night reflectors

Lemieux, LA 215

Penner, Jack, LA 214

Regulations

Lemieux, LA 217

Maguire, LA 217

Pshebniski, Tanis (St. James-Assciniboia School Division)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Best practices in programming, LA 32

Cluster settings, LA 31

Consultations, LA 33

Funding levels, LA 32, LA 33

Placement alternatives, LA 31

Regulations, intent of, LA 33

Support staff, professional development, LA 32

Teachers, special education certification, LA 32

Public Accounts Committee

Agenda

Derkach, PA 57–58

Gerrard, PA 58

Loewen, PA 54–59, PA 58–59

Martindale, PA 54–56, PA 59

Selinger, PA 56–58

Auditor General's recommendations

Derkach, PA 79

Gerrard, PA 80

Loewen, PA 79–80

Reimer, PA 79–80

Singleton, PA 79

Calling witnesses

Derkach, PA 81–82, PA 84–85, PA 87

Gerrard, PA 82, PA 84

Loewen, PA 81–87

Martindale, PA 83, PA 84

Reimer, PA 2, PA 80–89

Selinger, PA 86–87

Singleton, PA 80–81, PA 84–86

Revisiting issues raised in previous reports

Reimer, PA 1–2

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Public presentations

Allsopp, LA 26–28

Archer, LA 34–36

Ardern, LA 23–26

Association for Community Living in Manitoba, LA 28–30

Carey, LA 10–13

Council of School Leaders, LA 26–28

Duma, LA 14–16

Eadie, LA 39–42

Hayward Williams, LA 16–17

Hoddinott, LA 48–51

Johnson, LA 44–48

Kendel, LA 28–30

Manitoba Association of Parent Councils, LA 10–13

Manitoba Association of School Superintendents, LA 42–44

Manitoba Association of School Trustees, LA 34–36

Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children, LA 48–51

Manitoba School Counsellors' Association, LA 36–39

Manitoba Teachers' Society, LA 23–26

Meyrowitz, LA 36–39

Pshebniski, LA 30–33

St. James-Assiniboia School Division, LA 30–33

Wilde, LA 42–44

Winnipeg School Division, LA 44–48

Alternate settings for appropriate education

Allsopp, LA 27–28

Derkach, LA 27

Appeal process

Duma, LA 15

Best practices in programming

Pshebniski, LA 32

Budget consultations

Carey, LA 11

Cluster settings

Pshebniski, LA 31

Consultations

Allsopp, LA 27, LA 28

Archer, LA 35

Ardern, LA 25

Bjornson, LA 28, LA 33

Derkach, LA 17, LA 24–25, LA 33

Eadie, LA 41

Hayward Williams, LA 17

Meyrowitz, LA 38

Pshebniski, LA 33

Stefanson, LA 27, LA 38, LA 41, LA 52

Continuum of supports and services

Carey, LA 12

Definitions, appropriate education

Bjornson, LA 60–61

Derkach, LA 60–61

Goertzen, LA 47

Hoddinott, LA 51

Johnson, LA 45–46, LA 47

Lamoureux, LA 44

Stefanson, LA 51

Wilde, LA 43, LA 44

Disciplinary decisions

Carey, LA 13

Dispute resolution process

Carey, LA 11, LA 13

Johnson, LA 47

Stefanson, LA 13

Financial resources

Johnson, LA 48

Lamoureux, LA 48

Wilde, LA 44

Flexibility

Eadie, LA 40–41

Funding levels

Archer, LA 34–25

Eadie, LA 40, LA 42

Lamoureux, LA 41

Pshebniski, LA 32, LA 33

Stefanson, LA 33

Guidelines, intersectoral collaboration

Wilde, LA 43

Health department, involvement with

Allsopp, LA 28

Derkach, LA 28

Johnson, LA 46

Holistic approach to education

Eadie, LA 40

Home schooling supports

Hayward Williams, LA 17

Lamoureux, LA 17

Implementation costs

Archer, LA 36

Bjornson, LA 62–64

Derkach, LA 36, LA 63–64

Johnson, LA 45–46

Stefanson, LA 44, LA 62–63

Wilde, LA 44

Inclusive school approach to education

Kendel, LA 29–30

Opening statements

Bjornson, LA 60

Stefanson, LA 60

Placement alternatives

Pshebniski, LA 31

Program funding

Ardern, LA 26

Derkach, LA 26

Programming changes, informing parents of

Carey, LA 12

Programs and services, inconsistencies

Ardern, LA 23–24

Public education, purpose of

Hoddinott, LA 49

Wilde, LA 43

Regulations

Consultations

Allsopp, LA 28

Archer, LA 35

Ardern, LA 24, LA 25

Bjornson, LA 25, LA 39

Derkach, LA 15, LA 25

Duma, LA 15

Kendel, LA 30

Stefanson, LA 24, LA 28, LA 30

General comments

Derkach, LA 17

Hayward Williams, LA 17

Intent of

Archer, LA 35

Ardern, LA 24

Pshebniski, LA 33

Stefanson, LA 24, LA 33, LA 35

School counsellors, funding for

Meyrowitz, LA 36–37

School counsellors, role of

Lamoureux, LA 39

Meyrowitz, LA 37–38, LA 39

Seven Oaks School Division, initiatives of

Bjornson, LA 42

Eadie, LA 42

Special education plans

Carey, LA 10–11

Special education plans, input from families

Carey, LA 11

Special education plans, parental involvement

Duma, LA 14–15

Special needs assessments

Carey, LA 13

Special needs education, historical overview

Hoddinott, LA 49–50

Staffing requirements

Wilde, LA 43–44

Support funds, transferring

Allsopp, LA 27

Lemieux, LA 27

Support staff, professional development

Pshebniski, LA 32

Teachers, special education certification

Pshebniski, LA 32

Timeliness of supports and services

Carey, LA 12

Yes, I Can! Awards

Hoddinott, LA 48

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 19)

Public presentations

Ardern, LA 186–188

Manitoba Teachers' Society, LA 186–188

Written submissions

Rolling River First Nation, LA 223–224

Winnipeg School Division, LA 224–226

Consultations

Stefanson, LA 208–209

Disqualification of school trustees

Stefanson, LA 208

Opening statements

Bjornson, LA 208

Stefanson, LA 208–209

Substitute teachers

Ardern, LA 187–188

Term contracts

Ardern, LA 186–187

Stefanson, LA 208

Public Servants Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 33), SED 200

Public Trustee Amendment Act (Bill 29), JUS 9

Q

Quarry Rehabilitation Reserve Account. See Mines and Minerals Amendment Act (Bill 42)

R

Railway crossings. See Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 32)

Raymond S.C. Wan Architect. See Wan, Raymond

Reavie, Spencer (Pelly Trail Economic Development)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 9–12

Economic benefits, SED 9, SED 11

Environmental impact, SED 9–11

Funding, federal, SED 11

Future Fuels Program, SED 10

Plant operating capacity, SED 11

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentations

786 Association Incorporated, SED 171–173

Chorney, SED 182–184

Clifton, P., SED 176–181

Coalition for Flood Protection North of the Floodway, SED 166–169

Duerksen, SED 171–173

Jonasson, SED 166–169

Keystone Agricultural Producers, SED 173–176

Shapiro, SED 160–163

Stinson, SED 169

Wishart, SED 173–176

Written submissions

Bristow, SED 204–205

Amendments

Clause 5(2)

Ashton

SED 194; passed, SED 199

Clause 5(2) subamendment

Goertzen

SED 198; defeated, SED 198

Alternate flood-proofing methods

Shapiro, SED 162, SED 163

Appeal process

Ashton, SED 170–171

Duerksen, SED 172

Wishart, SED 174

Artificial flooding, determination of

Duerksen, SED 172, SED 173

Gerrard, SED 173

Compensation

Agricultural lands

Ashton, SED 175

Gerrard, SED 175

Wishart, SED 174, SED 175

General comments

Shapiro, SED 161–162

Overland flooding during construction

Wishart, SED 174

Damage assessments

Jonasson, SED 168

Shapiro, SED 162, SED 163

Definitions

Artificial flooding

Goertzen, SED 183

Flood proofing

Duerksen, SED 172

Natural levels

Ashton, SED 169

Gerrard, SED 167

Jonasson, SED 167

Exemptions

Jonasson, SED 168

Extreme spring floods

Jonasson, SED 167

Flood report availability

Duerksen, SED 172

Groundwater

Gerrard, SED 182–183

Local drainage

Wishart, SED 174

Opening statements

Goertzen, SED 190–191

Rating curve

Duerksen, SED 172

Real and personal property, differences

Jonasson, SED 167

Regulations

Jonasson, SED 167

Rules of operation

Jonasson, SED 167

Sandbagging

Shapiro, SED 162

Water quality

Ashton, SED 170

Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Written submission, SED 158

Reid, Daryl (Transcona) N.D.P.

Judicial Compensation Committee

Legislative process, LA 130–131

Reimer, Jack (Southdale) P.C.

Auditor General reports

CCPA/COLA Conference, PA 77–79

Public Accounts Committee

Auditor General's recommendations, PA 79–80

Calling witnesses, PA 2, PA 80–89

Revisiting issues raised in previous reports, PA 1–2

Rempel Boschman, Kathleen (Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Homes Inc.)

Personal Health Information Amendment Act (Spiritual Health) (Bill 43)

Public presentation, SED 219–223

Hopsital chaplains, training of, SED 221

Medical records, access to, SED 221

Spiritual health, impact on, SED 220

Rennie Hotel. See Kuz, Walter

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Bill 39)

Public presentations

Manitoba Park Owners Association, SED 209–210

Penner, Debbie, SED 209–210

Amendments

Clause 26

Selinger SED 258; passed, SED 258

Mobile home parks, impact on

Faurschou, SED 209–210

Penner, Debbie, SED 209–210

Selinger, SED 210

Opening statements

Faurschou, SED 257–258

Retail Council of Canada

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Written submission, LA 226–232

Ridd, Beverley (Private Citizen)

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Public presentation, LA 195–200

Arcades, legislation for, LA 198, LA 199

Parental involvement, LA 199

Public education campaign, LA 198

Rating system, LA 197–198, LA 198

Regulations restricting marketing, LA 198

Riffel, Rob (Winnipeg Police Service)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Police Powers Respecting Unsafe Drivers and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Bill 15)

Public presentation, JUS 3–5

24-hour suspensions, JUS 5

Field sobriety tests, JUS 3–5

Rivercrest Motor Hotel. See Olston, Deanne

Robinson, Hon. Eric (Rupertsland) N.D.P.

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Arcades, legislation for, LA 210

Internet downloading, legislation for, LA 210

Opening statements, LA 209

Video games, distribution of, LA 210

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Board appointments, LA 162–163

Multiyear funding, LA 163

Opening statements, LA 180

Report stage amendment, LA 180

Rocan, Denis (Carman) P.C.

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Amendments

Clause 8, SED 146; defeated, SED 149

Economic impact, objective studies, SED 114–115

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 126

Restrictions

Entranceways and doorways, SED 100–101

Outdoor public places, SED 100–101

Smoking-related diseases, SED 128

Rodgers, Robert (Manitoba Conservation Districts Association)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 293–296

Clarity, lack of, SED 294

Conservation districts, SED 293, SED 295

Consultations, SED 295

Enforcement, SED 293–294

Funding, SED 294

Manitoba Water Council membership, SED 294

Regulations, review, SED 295

Sensitive-area zones, designation of, SED 294

Watershed management plans, SED 296

Rolfe, David (Keystone Agricultural Producers)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 26–28

Co-products, uses of, SED 26, SED 27

Economic benefits, SED 26

Environmental impact, SED 27

Feedstock, supply and demand, SED 28

Livestock operations, siting and planning, SED 26

Local grain, use of, SED 26, SED 27–28

Local partnerships, SED 26

Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Public presentation, LA 138–141

Agricultural industry, impact on, LA 139

Allocation of funds, LA 139–140, LA 141

Alternate programs, LA 141

Cross of highways, fees, LA 139, LA 141

Overweight fines, LA 139

Prairie Grain Roads Program, LA 140

Toll roads, LA 140

Rolling River First Nation

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 19)

Written submission, LA 223–224

Rondeau, Hon. Jim (Assiniboia) N.D.P.

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Amendments

Clause 2(2)(b), SED 144; passed, SED 144

Clause 2(6), SED 144; passed, SED 145

Clause 7(a), SED 145; passed, SED 145

Opening statements, SED 142–143

Public health implications, SED 126

Tobacco control strategy for youth, SED 128

Roseisle Creek Watershed Association. See Ross, Ted

Ross, Ted (Roseisle Creek Watershed Association)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Written submission, SED 328–329

Rowat, Leanne (Minnedosa) P.C.

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Germplasm research, SED 8

Minnedosa plant, economic benefits of, SED 8

Employment and Income Assistance Amendment Act (One-Tier Assistance for Rural and Northern Manitoba) (Bill 8)

Opening statements, LA 58–59

Staff concerns, LA 5, LA 59

S

Safe Schools Charter (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 30)

Public presentations

Lipsett, LA 205–207

Pokorny, LA 200–205

Alternate schools

Penner, Jack, LA 213

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Lipsett, LA 205

Code of conduct

Lipsett, LA 205–206

Opening statements

Bjornson, LA 211

Stefanson, LA 211

Sale, Hon. Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Funding, federal, SED 8–9, SED 50–51

Opening statements, SED 48–49

Gaming Control Amendment Act (Bill 10)

Amendments

Clause 24, SED 189; passed, SED 189

Clause 27, SED 189; passed, SED 190

Opening statements, SED 184

Santos, Conrad (Wellington) N.D.P.

Auditor General reports

Recommendations, follow-up on, PA 37

Saunders, Bill (Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corp.)

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Written submission, SED 205

Scarth, Jonathan (Delta Waterfowl)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 287–289

Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS), SED 288

Appeal process, SED 289

Consultations, SED 289

Incentive programs, SED 287–288, SED 289

Regulations, review, SED 288

Watershed management plans, incentives, SED 288

Wetlands, definition of, SED 289

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Funding, federal, SED 9, SED 11

Ministerial responsibility, SED 41

Opening statements, SED 49–50

Product shrinkage, SED 14

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Bill 4)

Complaint process, SED 56

Entitlement period, SED 53–54

Opening statements, SED 52–53

Payment of wages order, administration fee, SED 57–58

Physician certificate, SED 55

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Amendments, SED 225

Conflict resolution, SED 248

Engineering faculty building donation, SED 225

Inter-Association Relations Joint Board, SED 241–242

Wording, promotion, SED 246

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 37)

Opening statements, LA 220–221

Manitoba Immigration Council Act (Bill 9)

Opening statements, 80, SED 80

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Consultations, SED 291–292, SED 295, SED 305, SED 306

Local autonomy, SED 302

Motion, deferral for further consideration, SED 318–319

Public consultations, SED 283–284

Regulations, review, SED 295

Scramstad, Alan (Workers Compensation Board)

Workers Compensation Board

Ombudsman, investigations by, CC 14

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 9–27

CCPA/COLA Conference, PA 76–77

Crown corporations

Annual reports, PA 40–43

Sustainable Development Act requirements, PA 44–45

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Building security, PA 39

Public Accounts, Volume 1 (2002), PA 64–70

Public Accounts audit (2002), PA 71–75

Recommendations, follow-up on, PA 34–38

Rural municipality financial accounting, PA 49–51

University of Winnipeg, missing artifacts

Process for repatriation, PA 47

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Amendments

Clause 3(2)(b), SED 201; passed, SED 201

Gas Tax Accountability Act (Bill 14)

Excess revenue, 86

Exemptions, 88–89

Municipal infrastructure, 87–88

Judicial Compensation Committee

Implementation costs, LA 125

Implementation timeframe, LA 127–128

Part-time judges, LA 124

Pension benefits, LA 124

Pension liability, LA 126–127

Pensionable services, best three-year average, LA 127

Proposed amendment, LA 128–129

Report and recommendations of, LA 124

Salaries, provincial comparisons, LA 126

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Claimant Advisers) (Bill 5)

Claimant advisers

Advocacy role, LA 164

Qualifications of, LA 163

Reporting protocols, LA 165

Public Accounts Committee

Agenda, PA 56–58

Calling witnesses, PA 86–87

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Bill 39)

Amendments

Clause 26, SED 258; passed, SED 258

Mobile home parks, impact on, SED 210

Sexsmith, Doug (Workers Compensation Board)

Workers Compensation Board

Advertising contracts, CC 10

Advertising costs, CC 9, CC 11

Communications director, CC 11

Facility fees, LA 80

Health care, access to services, LA 69–79, LA 83–84

Medical service providers, payment to, CC 21

Meyers Norris Penny report, LA 81, LA 86–87

MRI procedures, costs of, LA 80

Preferred-provider arrangements, CC 16

Stabilization fund, CC 8–9

Terminology, expedited care, LA 88

Workplace Safety and Health branch, funding, CC 11

Shapiro, L. James (Private Citizen)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentation, SED 160–163

Alternate flood-proofing methods, SED 162, SED 163

Compensation, SED 161–162

Damage assessments, SED 162, SED 163

Sandbagging, SED 162

Short-line railway crossings. See Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 32)

Sigurdson, Kenneth (National Farmers Union)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 3–6

Energy balance, SED 3

Ethanol production cycle, SED 3–6

Livestock industry, diversion of grains from, SED 6

Singleton, Jon (Auditor General)

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 4–27

CCPA/COLA Conference, PA 77–78

Compliance and Special Audits report, 62–64

Crown corporations

Annual reports, PA 40–43

Sustainable Development Act requirements, PA 44–45

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Governance, PA 32–33

Natural resources

Value-for-money audits, PA 32

Public Accounts, Volume 1 (2002), PA 64–70

Public Accounts audit (2002), PA 70–76

Recommendations, follow-up on, PA 33–37

Rural municipality financial accounting, PA 48–51

School board governance

Trustees, recall of, PA 52

Update, PA 51

University of Winnipeg, missing artifacts

Process for repatriation, PA 47–48

Public Accounts Committee

Auditor General's recommendations, PA 79

Calling witnesses, PA 80–81, PA 84–86

Sitter, Ray (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 264–266

Administrative costs, LA 265

Board membership, LA 264, LA 266

Consultation process, LA 266

Cost of living allowance, LA 265

Insufficient contributions, LA 265

Long-term disability, LA 264

Maternity leave and adoptive leave, LA 264

Skinner, Susan (Association of Healthcare Philanthropy)

Personal Health Information Amendment Act (Spiritual Health) (Bill 43)

Public presentation, SED 212–215

Philanthropy, impact on, SED 213–214

Smith, Hon. Scott (Brandon West) N.D.P.

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Air Miles program, CC 89–90, CC 91–93, CC 98–99

Be Undrunk campaign, CC 86

Beer vendors, product expansion, CC 90–91

With Child--Without Alcohol campaign, CC 86

Corporate code of conduct, CC 76

Customer service, CC 74

Distillers, retail outlets, CC 79

Employee training, CC 75

Franchise protection zones, CC 81

Inspection services, CC 75

"It's Good Business" training package, CC 76

Legislation review, CC 78–79

Manitoba-origin products, CC 98

Microbreweries, CC 80

Mission statement, CC 74

Opening statements, CC 73–76

Photo ID program, CC 100

Pricing, CC 80, CC 83

Private wine stores, CC 76, CC 77

Private wine stores (Brandon), CC 94

Responsible consumption/service programs, CC 75

Revenues, CC 74

Revenues, estimated, CC 84–85

The Show Your Age campaign, CC 86

Social responsibility, CC 86–88

Vendors, number of, CC 77–78

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

2004 annual report, CC 110, CC 112

Aboriginal relations, CC 107

Aboriginal-run casinos, CC 127

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding, CC 111, CC 120–121

Community involvement, CC 105

Corporate governance framework, CC 104

Corporate social responsibility, CC 104

Corporate strategic plan, CC 106, CC 111–112

Debt load, CC 104

Employees, buy-out packages, CC 128

Employment opportunities, CC 106

Gaming revenues, government reliance on, CC 110–111

Marketing, CC 106

Opening statements, CC 104–107

Research into gambling addictions, CC 113–115

Responsible gaming policy, CC 105, CC 111, CC 112

Smoking ban, impact on revenues, CC 123

Sustainable development policy, CC 106

Mines and Minerals Amendment Act (Bill 42)

Opening statements, LA 281

Snow, Christopher (Tissue Bank of Manitoba)

Human Tissue Amendment Act

Public presentation, SED 210–211

Donation rates, SED 210–211

Donor registry, SED 211

Tissue Bank Manitoba, SED 211

Société d'assurance-dépots des caisses. See Bru, Claude

Society of Management Accountants of Manitoba. See Mackay, Carleen

Spence, Yvette (Private Citizen)

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentation, LA 276–277

Board membership, LA 277

Maternity leave and adoptive leave, LA 276–277

Springfield (R.M.). See Holland, John

St. James-Assiniboia School Division. See Pshebniski, Tanis

Stalking prevention. See Domestic Violence and Stalking Prevention, Protection and Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 17)

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2004 (Bill 53), LA 286–287

Steeves, Gord (City of Winnipeg)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 306–310

Impact on Winnipeg, SED 307, SED 309

Intergovernmental cooperation, SED 308

Land use and development planning, SED 307–308

Legislative intent, SED 307

Penalty provisions, SED 310

Waste water treatment (Winnipeg), SED 308–309

Stefaniuk, John (Manitoba Bar Association)

Criminal Property Forfeiture Act (Bill 7)

Ability to cross-examine, LA 20

Amendments, LA 22

Constitutionality, LA 20, LA 22

Consultations, LA 23

Prior registered interest, definition of, LA 21

Rights and liberties, protection of, LA 20

Third-party property interest, protection of, LA 20

Stefanson, Heather (Tuxedo) P.C.

Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Act (Bill 301)

Opening statements, PB 7

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Consultations, LA 27, LA 38, LA 41, LA 52

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 51

Dispute resolution process, LA 13

Funding levels, LA 33

Implementation costs, LA 44, LA 62–63

Opening statements, LA 60

Regulations, consultations, LA 24, LA 28, LA 30

Regulations, intent of, LA 24, LA 33, LA 35

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 19)

Consultations, LA 208–209

Disqualification of school trustees, LA 208

Opening statements, LA 208–209

Term contracts, LA 208

Safe Schools Charter (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 30)

Opening statements, LA 211

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Amendments

Clause 2, LA 282; defeated, 284

Board membership, 282–283, LA 260, LA 263, LA 276, LA 279

Consultation process, LA 259, LA 262

Opening statements, 282

Winnipeg Foundation Act (Bill 300)

Opening statements, PB 6

Steinbach (City). See Magnusson, Les

Stimpson, Brian (Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 247–249

Conflict resolution, SED 248

University of Manitoba donation, SED 248, SED 249

Wording, promotion, SED 247–248

Stinson, Jim (Private Citizen)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentation, SED 169

Appeal process, SED 170–171

Definitions

Natural levels, SED 169

Spring flooding, SED 169

Rules of operation, SED 169

Spring flooding declaration, SED 170

Water quality, SED 170

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 285–286

Scientific information, SED 286

Stoner, Ted (Canadian Petroleum Products Institute)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2), SED 12–14

Public presentation, SED 12–14

Canadian General Standards Board, SED 13

Environmental impact, SED 14

Ethanol blend, pool average calculation, SED 12, SED 13

Logistical matters, SED 13

Product shrinkage, SED 13, SED 14

Tax -exempt gasoline, SED 12–13

Struthers, Stan (Dauphin-Roblin) N.D.P.

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Designated smoking rooms, SED 124, SED 138

Health care costs, SED 132

Sudbury, Rod (MADD Winnipeg)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Police Powers Respecting Unsafe Drivers and Miscellaneous Amendments) (Bill 15)

Public presentation, JUS 2–3

Field sobriety tests, JUS 2–3

T

Taillieu, Mavis (Morris) P.C.

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Opening statements, LA 209–210

Rating system, LA 194

Auditor General reports

Adult learning centres, PA 14–18

Elections Manitoba

Online voting, LA 102–103

Tait, Fred (Private Citizen)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 19–22

Environmental impact, SED 21

Feed grain prices, SED 20, SED 21

Freight rates, SED 20–21

Greenhouse gases, SED 20

Plant location, SED 19

Value-added processing, SED 20

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 46)

Public presentations

Ardern, LA 277–280

Berry, LA 272–273

Bowslaugh, LA 260–264

Clifford, LA 273–276

Fontaine, LA 235–238

Leskiw, LA 257–260

Manitoba Teachers' Society, LA 277–280

Paterson, LA 266–270

Sitter, LA 264–266

Spence, LA 276–277

Westman Retired Teachers' Association, LA 272–273

Written submissions

Clifford, LA 288–289

Henderson, LA 287–288

McIntrye, LA 288

Amendments

Clause 2

Stefanson

LA 282; defeated, 284

Clause 3(1)

Bjornson

LA 286; passed, 286

Administrative costs

Sitter, LA 265

Board membership

Ardern, LA 278, LA 279–280

Berry, LA 272

Bjornson, 283, LA 284–286

Bowslaugh, LA 263

Clifford, LA 274–275, LA 276

Derkach, LA 270

Eichler, 283

Fontaine, LA 236

Goertzen, LA 284, LA 285

Lamoureux, 283–284, LA 265–266, LA 280, LA 284–285

Leskiw, LA 258–259, LA 260

Murray, LA 270, LA 280

Paterson, LA 267, LA 268, LA 270

Penner, Jack, 283, LA 285

Sitter, LA 264, LA 266

Spence, LA 277

Stefanson, 282–283, LA 260, LA 263, LA 276, LA 279

Consultation process

Bjornson, LA 266

Bowslaugh, LA 262–2633

Derkach, LA 269

Leskiw, LA 259

Paterson, LA 269

Sitter, LA 266

Stefanson, LA 259, LA 262

Contributions on salary above maximum for accrual

Ardern, LA 278

Cost of living adjustment

Ardern, LA 279

Berry, LA 272

Clifford, LA 275

Fontaine, LA 237

Leskiw, LA 259

Paterson, LA 267, LA 268

Cost of living allowance

Sitter, LA 265

Insufficient contributions

Ardern, LA 279

Berry, LA 273

Clifford, LA 275

Fontaine, LA 237

Paterson, LA 269

Sitter, LA 265

Justification

Paterson, LA 270

Long-term disability

Ardern, LA 279

Berry, LA 272–273

Bjornson, LA 263

Bowslaugh, LA 260–262, LA 263–264

Clifford, LA 275

Lamoureux, LA 263

Leskiw, LA 258

Paterson, LA 269

Sitter, LA 264

Maternity leave and adoptive leave

Clifford, LA 274

Sitter, LA 264

Spence, LA 276–277

Opening statements

Bjornson, 282

Stefanson, 282

Purchase of service for past leave

Berry, LA 273

Reimbursement of the cost of buyback

Berry, LA 273

Short-term paid leave

Clifford, LA 274

Thompson (City). See Comaskey, Bill

Tissue Bank of Manitoba. See Snow, Christopher

Toderian, Mervin (Parkland Regional Health Authority)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 107–109

Exemptions, First Nation communities, SED 109

Municipal by-laws, SED 108

Respiratory illnesses (Parkland region), SED 108

Second-hand smoke, health risks of, SED 107–108

Trails West Hotel. See Howarth, Heidi

Travel Manitoba Act (Bill 24)

Public presentations

Baker, LA 154–159

Business Council of Manitoba, LA 159–162

Carr, LA 159–162

Johnson, LA 158–159

Manitoba Hotel Association, LA 154–159

Ministerial Advisory Council on Tourism, LA 158–159

Board appointments

Baker, LA 155, LA 156–157

Carr, LA 160, LA 162

Cummings, LA 155

Lamoureux, LA 156–157

Maguire, LA 161–162

Robinson, LA 162–163

Business plan

Johnson, LA 158

Capital assets, ownership of

Baker, LA 155

Cummings, LA 155

Fundraising

Baker, LA 157–158

Cummings, LA 157

Hecla Resort

Baker, LA 157

Penner, Jack, LA 157

Hotel room tax

Baker, LA 156

Maguire, LA 156

Industry expectations

Johnson, LA 158

Justification

Johnson, LA 158

Marketing

Carr, LA 161

Multiyear funding

Carr, LA 161

Robinson, LA 163

Opening statements

Penner, Jack, LA 180

Robinson, LA 180

Private funding

Baker, LA 156

Maguire, LA 156

Report stage amendment

Penner, Jack, LA 180

Robinson, LA 180

Staffing process

Carr, LA 160

Cummings, LA 161

Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund. See Highways and Transportation Amendment and Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Trucking Productivity Improvement Fund) (Bill 12)

Turtle Mountain Sustainable Ventures. See Verspeek, Rick

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C.

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Accident responsibility, determination of, CC 61–63

Accidents, 50% responsibility, CC 60

Advertising campaigns, CC 56, CC 68

Graduated drivers' licences, CC 58

Communications with minister's office, CC 52, CC 54–56

Driver education funding, CC 65–67

Graduated licences

Advertising campaigns, CC 58

Impact on accident claims, CC 67

Motorcycle insurance costs, CC 63–65

Public Utilities Board review, CC 52–54

Rate Stabilization Reserve, CC 68–69

Valuations, write-off values, CC 59

Tyrchniewicz, Allen (Prairie Habitat Joint Venture)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 289–293

Compensation, SED 293

Consultations, SED 291–292

Phosphorus content, reduction of, SED 293

Regulations, consultations, SED 292

Water Commission Act, repeal of, SED 292

Water strategy, consultations, SED 292

Watershed management plans, consultations, SED 291

Wetlands, conservation of, SED 290

U

University College of the North Act (Bill 20)

Public presentations

Anderson, SED 90–91

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, SED 90–91

Amendments

Clause 4(1)

McGifford

SED 92; passed, SED 92

Clause 16(2)

McGifford

SED 92; passed, SED 93

Written submissions

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, SED 93–94

Consultations

Anderson, SED 91

Goertzen, SED 91

Governing Council, appointments to

Anderson, SED 90–91

Learning Council, appointments to

Anderson, SED 90

University of Manitoba. See Stimpson, Brian

University of Waterloo. See Burt, Sandra

University of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 34), SED 200

V

Vermette, Fernand (Fédération des caisses populaires du Manitoba, Inc.)

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Written submission, SED 205

Verspeek, Rick (Turtle Mountain Sustainable Ventures)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 28–31

Violence Is Not Child's Play Coalition. See Cerilli, Marianne

W

Walker, Peter (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentations, SED 140

Designated smoking rooms, SED 140

Open pit mines and quarries, SED 140

Permitted smoking areas, SED 140

Temporary living, work camps, SED 140

Work in private residences, SED 140

Wan, Raymond (Raymond S.C. Wan Architect)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 249–251

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentations

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, SED 275–278

Benoit, SED 304–306

Briese, SED 275–278

Bruce, SED 278–282

Delta Waterfowl, SED 287–289

Ducks Unlimited, SED 278–282

Ferriss, SED 266–271

Fleming, SED 316–316

Green, SED 282–285

Holland, SED 300–304

Keystone Agricultural Producers, SED 272–275

Koroluk, SED 311–315

Mah, SED 271

Manitoba Cattle Producers, SED 282–285

Manitoba Conservation Districts Association, SED 293–296

Manitoba Métis Federation, SED 304–306

Manitoba Pork Council, SED 266–271

Manitoba Wildlands, SED 296–300

Prairie Habitat Joint Venture, SED 289–293

Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, SED 315–316

Rodgers, SED 293–296

Scarth, SED 287–289

Springfield (R.M.), SED

Steeves, SED 306–310

Stinson, SED 285–286

Tyrchniewicz, SED 289–293

Whelan-Enns, SED 296–300

Winnipeg (City), SED 306–310

Wishart, SED 272–275

Written submissions

Roseisle Creek Watershed Association, SED 328–329

Ross, SED 328–329

Aboriginal and treaty rights

Ashton, SED 305

Benoit, SED 305

Aboriginal consultations

Benoit, SED 304–305

Aboriginal people, acknowledgment of

Benoit, SED 304

Access to areas adjacent to water bodies

Wishart, SED 273

Access to information

Whelan-Enns, SED 298

Administrative costs

Briese, SED 276

Agricultural industry, impact on

Wishart, SED 272

Agriculture industry, impact on

Green, SED 284

Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS)

Bruce, SED 281

Faurschou, SED 281

Scarth, SED 288

Wishart, SED 273

Appeal process

Ashton, SED 285, SED 326

Briese, SED 277

Eichler, SED 284

Faurschou, SED 277, SED 326

Ferriss, SED 269–270

Gerrard, SED 271, SED 274

Green, SED 282, SED 284, SED 285

Mah, SED 271

Wishart, SED 272, SED 274

Approval process, streamlining

Ferriss, SED 270

Birds Hill Park, stewardship of

Holland, SED 301

Clarity, lack of

Green, SED 282

Rodgers, SED 294

Compensation

Ashton, SED 327

Cummings, SED 293

Faurschou, SED 327

Tyrchniewicz, SED 293

Wishart, SED 272

Conservation districts

Ashton, SED 295

Rodgers, SED 293, SED 295

Consistent application

Ferriss, SED 269

Consultation process

Wishart, SED 273

Consultations

Ashton, SED 303, SED 316

Benoit, SED 305, SED 306

Faurschou, SED 289, SED 315

Fleming, SED 315–316

Holland, SED 303

Rodgers, SED 295

Scarth, SED 289

Schuler, SED 291–292, SED 295, SED 305, SED 306

Tyrchniewicz, SED 291–292

Whelan-Enns, SED 297

Credible technical and scientific support

Ferriss, SED 269

Definitions

Whelan-Enns, SED 297, SED 298

East Side Planning Initiative, review of

Whelan-Enns, SED 298

Enforcement

Rodgers, SED 293–294

Federal responsibilities

Green, SED 283–284

Financial resources

Holland, SED 302

Funding

Rodgers, SED 294

Ground Water and Water Well Act

Ashton, SED 327

Faurschou, SED 327

Habitat Heritage Corporation, impact on

Ashton, SED 325–326

Cummings, SED 325–326

Heritage marshes

Bruce, SED 279

Hog industry

Environmental stewardship

Ferriss, SED 267–268

Impact on Winnipeg

Ashton, SED 309

Steeves, SED 307, SED 309

Implementation

Briese, SED 276

Incentive programs

Ashton, SED 289

Scarth, SED 287–288

Inspections, bio-security protocols

Ferriss, SED 270

Intergovernmental cooperation

Steeves, SED 308

Interim protection

Whelan-Enns, SED 298

Investigative powers

Green, SED 283

Land use, implications on

Ferriss, SED 268

Land use and development planning

Holland, SED 301–302

Steeves, SED 307, SED 308

Legislative intent

Holland, SED 300–301

Steeves, SED 307

Whelan-Enns, SED 297

Licences, suspensions and restrictions

Ferriss, SED 269

Local autonomy

Holland, SED 301, SED 302

Schuler, SED 302

Manitoba Water Council

General comments

Ashton, SED 325

Briese, SED 275

Bruce, SED 279–280

Faurschou, SED 324–325

Independence

Whelan-Enns, SED 298

Membership

Faurschou, SED 285

Green, SED 283, SED 285

Koroluk, SED 312

Rodgers, SED 294

Whelan-Enns, SED 298

Wishart, SED 273

Powers of

Koroluk, SED 312

Ministerial authority

Briese, SED 276

Koroluk, SED 311

Mitigation, inclusion of

Bruce, SED 279

Motion, deferral for further consideration

Ashton, SED 316–317

Cummings, SED 317–318

Eichler, SED 319

Faurschou, SED 316–317

Schuler, SED 318–319

Municipal involvement

Holland, SED 302

Nuisance complaints

Green, SED 283

Wishart, SED 273

Nutrient hazardous components

Green, SED 282

Opening statements

Ashton, SED 319–321

Fauschou, SED 321–323

Operational standards

Whelan-Enns, SED 299

Penalty provisions

Steeves, SED 310

Phosphorus content, reduction of

Gerrard, SED 293

Tyrchniewicz, SED 293

Planning Act, review of

Whelan-Enns, SED 297

Public consultations

Ferriss, SED 269, SED 270

Green, SED 283–284

Koroluk, SED 312, SED 313

Schuler, SED 283–284

Public registry

Gerrard, SED 300

Koroluk, SED 312

Whelan-Enns, SED 299–300

Ramsar sites

Bruce, SED 279

Regulations

Consultation

Ashton, SED 274

Wishart, SED 274

Consultations

Ashton, SED 277, SED 292

Briese, SED 276

Bruce, SED 279, SED 280

Cummings, SED 280

Faurschou, SED 277

Tyrchniewicz, SED 292

General comments

Koroluk, SED 311, SED 313

Review

Cummings, SED 295

Rodgers, SED 295

Scarth, SED 288

Schuler, SED 295

Review of

Cummings, SED 271

Eichler, SED 283

Faurschou, SED 275

Green, SED 283

Mah, SED 271

Wishart, SED 275

Resources, financial and human

Koroluk, SED 313

Scientific information

Faurschou, SED 286

Stinson, SED 286

Sensitive-area zones, designation of

Rodgers, SED 294

Sensitive waters, Capital Region

Holland, SED 301

Suspension of existing water rights permits

Faurschou, SED 273

Wishart, SED 272, SED 273–274

Violations, reporting of

Wishart, SED 273

Waste water treatment (Winnipeg)

Ashton, SED 308–309

Steeves, SED 308–309

Water Commission Act, repeal of

Ashton, SED 327–328

Faurschou, SED 292, SED 314–315, SED 327–328

Koroluk, SED 315

Tyrchniewicz, SED 292

Water planning authority, designation of

Wishart, SED 273

Water quality, restoration of

Wishart, SED 273

Water quality management zones

Holland, SED 301

Water shortages

Ferriss, SED 268–269

Koroluk, SED 313

Wishart, SED 272

Water shortages, determining

Ashton, SED 323–324

Faurschou, SED 323–324

Green, SED 283

Water sources, emergency protection

Whelan-Enns, SED 298

Water Stewardship Fund

Ashton, SED 325–326, SED 326

Faurschou, 325, SED 326

Koroluk, SED 311

Whelan-Enns, SED 298

Water strategy, consultations

Ashton, SED 292

Tyrchniewicz, SED 292

Water strategy, review of

Whelan-Enns, SED 297

Watershed-based planning

Briese, SED 275, SED 277–278

Cummings, SED 277

Gerrard, SED 277

Watershed management plans

Capital Region

Koroluk, SED 313–314

Consultation

Green, SED 283

Consultations

Tyrchniewicz, SED 291

Futuristic studies

Wishart, SED 273

General comments

Faurschou, SED 296

Ferriss, SED 268

Rodgers, SED 296

Incentives

Scarth, SED 288

Public meetings

Koroluk, SED 312

Timelines

Gerrard, SED 296

Rodgers, SED 296

Watershed quality management zones

Briese, SED 275–276

Wetlands, role of

Bruce, SED 278–279

Wetlands conservation

Ashton, SED 280–281

Bruce, SED 279, SED 280–281, SED 280–282

Eichler, SED 280, SED 300

Gerrard, SED 281

Tyrchniewicz, SED 290

Whelan-Enns, SED 300

Whistle-blower protection

Cummings, SED 299

Koroluk, SED 312

Whelan-Enns, SED 299

Zoning in areas containing drinking water

Gerrard, SED 274

Wishart, SED 272, SED 274–275

Westman Retired Teachers' Association. See Berry, Don

Whelan-Enns, Gaile (Manitoba Wildlands)

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentation, SED 296–300

Access to information, SED 298

Consultations, SED 297

Definitions, SED 297, SED 298

East Side Planning Initiative, review of, SED 298

Interim protection, SED 298

Legislative intent, SED 297

Manitoba Water Council, independence, SED 298

Manitoba Water Council, membership, SED 298

Operational standards, SED 299

Planning Act, review of, SED 297

Public registry, SED 300

Public registry for contractors, SED 299

Water sources, emergency protection, SED 298

Water Stewardship Fund, accountability, SED 298

Water strategy, review of, SED 297

Wetlands conservation, SED 300

Whistle-blower protection, SED 299

Wilde, Edie (Manitoba Association of School Superintendents)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Appropriate Educational Programming) (Bill 13)

Definitions, appropriate education, LA 43, LA 44

Financial resources, LA 44

Guidelines, intersectoral collaboration, LA 43

Implementation costs, LA 44

Public education, purpose of, LA 43

Staffing requirements, LA 43–44

Wilkerson, Bill (Canadian Renewable Fuels Association)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 22–25

Energy balance, SED 24

Flexible fuel vehicles, SED 24

Gasoline prices, impact on, SED 23

Subsidies, SED 23–24

Wilson, Maureen (Private Citizen)

Amusements Amendment Act (Bill 25)

Public presentation, LA 188–190

Wilson, Roger (Foxwarren Ethanol Agency)

Biofuels and Gasoline Tax Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Public presentation, SED 18–19

Co-products, uses of, SED 18

Economic benefits, SED 18

Environmental impact, SED 18

Transportation issues, SED 19

Winnipeg Foundation Act (Bill 300)

Public presentations

Frost, PB 4–5

Law Officer report

Perry, PB 6

Opening statements

Brick, PB 6

Stefanson, PB 6

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. See Harlos, Sande

Winnipeg School Division

See also Johnson, Lori

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 19)

Written submission, LA 224–226

Wishart, Ian (Keystone Agricultural Producers)

Red River Floodway Act (Bill 23)

Public presentation, SED 173–176

Appeal process, SED 174

Compensation

Agricultural lands, SED 174, SED 175

Overland flooding during construction, SED 174

Local drainage, SED 174

Water Protection Act (Bill 22)

Public presentations, SED 272–275

Access to areas adjacent to water bodies, SED 273

Agricultural industry, impact on, SED 272

Alternate Land Use Services (ALUS), SED 273

Appeal process, SED 272, SED 274

Compensation, SED 272

Consultation process, SED 273

Manitoba Water Council membership, SED 273

Nuisance complaints, SED 273

Regulations, public consultation, SED 274

Regulations, review of, SED 275

Suspension of existing water rights permits, SED 272, SED 273–274

Violations, reporting of, SED 273

Water planning authority, designation of, SED 273

Water quality, restoration of, SED 273

Water shortages, SED 272

Watershed management plans, futuristic studies, SED 273

Zoning in areas containing drinking water, SED 272, SED 274–275

Witty, Lynda (Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies)

Agricultural Societies Act (Bill 27)

Public presentation, LA 183

Woods, John (Private Citizen)

Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

Public presentation, SED 242–244

Inter-Association Relations Joint Board, SED 243

Workers Compensation Board

Accomplishments of

Allan, CC 3

Advertising contracts

Cummings, CC 10

Sexsmith, CC 10

Advertising costs

Allan, CC 11–12

Cummings, CC 9

Faurschou, CC 11–12

Fox-Decent, CC 12

Sexsmith, CC 9, CC 11

Communications director

Mitchelson, CC 11

Sexsmith, CC 11

Community initiatives

Allan, CC4

Facility fees

Driedger, LA 80

Sexsmith, LA 80

Firefighters, exposure to hazards

Allan, CC 3

Health care, access to services

Driedger, LA 75–78, LA 78

Dyck, LA 79–80

Fox-Decent, LA 69–79

Goertzen, LA 69–75, LA 83–84

Sexsmith, LA 69–79, LA 83–84

Injury reduction target

Allan, CC 3

Investment committee

Cummings, CC 7

Fox-Decent, CC 7–8

Mitchelson, CC 7–8

Investments

General comments

Allan, CC 20

Cummings, CC 20

Revenue from

Cummings, CC 4–6

Dueck, CC 5–6

Fox-Decent, CC 4–6

True North Entertainment Centre

Cummings, CC 7

Fox-Decent, CC 7

Medical service providers, payment to

Mitchelson, CC 21

Sexsmith, CC 21

Meyers Norris Penny report

Driedger, LA 80–83, LA 85–87

Fox-Decent, LA 81, LA 86–87

Goertzen, LA 82

Sexsmith, LA 81, LA 86–87

MRI procedures, costs of

Driedger, LA 80

Sexsmith, LA 80

Ombudsman, investigations by

Faurschou, CC 13–14

Fox-Decent, CC 13–14

Scramstad, CC 14

Opening statements

Allan, CC 3–4, LA 69

Fox-Decent, LA 70

Goertzen, LA 69–70

Preferred-provider arrangements

Allan, CC 17–19

Cummings, CC 16–19

Fox-Decent, CC 16–19

Sexsmith, CC 16

Regional office (Thompson)

Allan, CC 4

Stabilization fund

Fox-Decent, CC 8

Mitchelson, CC 8

Sexsmith, CC 8–9

Terminology, expedited care

Driedger, LA 88

Sexsmith, LA 88

Worker Advisor Office

Faurschou, CC 13

Fox-Decent, CC 11, CC 13

Workplace injury scorecard

Allan, CC 3

Workplace Safety and Health branch, funding

Allan, CC 15

Cummings, CC 14–15

Fox-Decent, CC 10

Mitchelson, CC 10–11

Sexsmith, CC 11

Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.

Agricultural Societies Act (Bill 27)

Amendments

Clause 7, LA 185; passed, LA 186

Clause 33(2), LA 185; passed, LA 186

Opening statements, LA 184

Municipal Amendment Act (Bill 49)

Amendments

Clause 4, LA 250; passed, LA 250

Mobile home parks, LA 247

Opening statements, LA 246

Municipal Assessment Amendment Act (Bill 50)

Opening statements, 253

Royal Canadian Legions

Tax exemptions, LA 246, LA 254

Y

Yanofsky, Aaron (Manitoba Youth for Clean Air)

Non-Smokers Health Protection Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 21)

Public presentation, SED 99–101

Restrictions

Entranceways and doorways, SED 100–101

Outdoor public places, SED 100–101

Z

Zacharias, Jack (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Accident responsibility, determination of, CC 61–63

Accidents, 50% responsibility, CC 60

Advertising campaigns, CC 35, CC 56, CC 68

Graduated drivers' licences, CC 58

Appeals, numbers of, CC 46

Benefit limits, CC 29

Communications with minister's office, CC 55

Corporate funds, use of, CC 37

Driver education funding, CC 35, CC 65–67

Driver licences, fee increase, CC 70–71

Fair Practices office, CC 41–43

Glass, replacement fee schedules, CC 43–44

Graduated licences

Advertising campaigns, CC 58

Impact on accident claims, CC 37, CC 67, CC 71

Hailstorm, impact on claim costs, CC 36

Home care provision, CC 29, CC 40

Increased claims costs, CC 32–33

Liability only coverage, CC 41

Manitoba Health, relationship with, CC 30

Motorcycle insurance costs, CC 38–40, CC 63–65

Ombudsman, MPIC-related cases, CC 41–43

Operating costs, CC 34–35

Personal injury protection, CC 28–29

Premium increases, CC 33

Premiums, provincial comparisons, CC 27–28

Rate Stabilization Reserve, CC 28, CC 68–69

Reinsurance market, CC 36

Retesting of drivers' licences, CC 41

Revenues, CC 31

Snow tires, requirement for, CC 41

Special investigation unit, CC 45–46

Surcharges, CC 37

Third-party claims, CC 44–45

Valuations, write-off values, CC 59