STANDING COMMITTEE INDEX - 1st Session - 40th Legislature
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Awareness campaign
Werier, CC58-59
SAFE Workers of Tomorrow program
Awareness campaigns
Howard, CC78-79
Maharaj, CC79
Schuler, CC78-79
Alternative energy
Georthermal initiatives and policies, SED69
Shale gas costs and contracts, SED69-70
Wind energy project status and costs, SED69
Energy Savings Act
[Bill 24]
Public presentation, SED68-70
Housing
Energy retrofits, on-bill financing, SED68, SED68, SED70
Housing, rental
Lack of, SED68
Manitoba Hydro
Capital projects, economic review, SED71
Energy efficency programs, SED69-70
Sauer, David (Winnipeg Labour Council and Manitoba Federation of Labour)
Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act
[Bill 34]
Consultations, lack of, HR113
Freedom of information requests, HR112-113
Project cost threshold, HR113
Public presentation, HR111-113
Schnoor, Jeffrey (Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General)
Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011
Maintenance Enforcement Program
Opening remarks, PA51-52
Maintenance Enforcement Program
Automated voice system concerns, PA54
Customer service issues, PA56
Payment collection and disbursement, PA51, PA54
Maintenance Management Program
Order defaults, reviews of, PA52
Performance measurement, evaluation reports, PA56
Report generating capacity, PA52-53
System costs, PA51-52
School trustees. See also Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)
Code of conduct breaches
Coburn, SED66
Friesen, SED65-66
Sanction process
Coburn, SED65
Lipsett, SED67
School zones. See also Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)
Signage concerns
Sweryda, SED26-27
Speed limit reductions
Dobrowolski, SED22-23
Feaver, SED33-34
Giroux, SED38-39
McMahon, SED38
Warda, SED36
Schools. See also Clifton School; Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools); Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act
Voting station locations, issues of
Verma, LA30
Bicycle helmets
Legislation, effectiveness of, HR92
Brandon Wheat Kings
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, season ticket purchase, CC105-106, CC122
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Crown corporations, contributions from, CC27, CC80-81
Convention Centre expansion
Workers Compensation Board land, use of, CC69
Elections
Candidates, use of signs, LA34-35
Elections Manitoba office
Campaign election documents, length of, LA33
Enhanced driver's licenses
Project status and costs, CC99-100
Fort Garry Business Centre
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission, lease and expansion, CC19-20
Grant Park Liquor Mart
Expansion, CC23
Hildahl, Ken
Condolences, CC4
Investors Group Field
Crown corporations, contributions from, CC27
Kenaston Liquor Mart
Expansion, CC23
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission
Accrued benefit liability, CC23
Advertising expenditures, CC25-26
AIR MILES program, usage information, CC8-9
Airport express store revenue, CC23
Beer pricing and sales, CC22
Board meetings, CC11, CC13-14, CC25
Board membership, information on, CC12-16
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, contributions to, CC27
Chief Executive Officer, hiring process, CC16-17
Community support funding budget, CC26
Fort Garry Business Centre, lease and expansion, CC19-20
Grant Park Liquor Mart expansion, CC23
Grocery store vendors, CC21
Information technology, staffing, CC18-19
Inspection infractions, monetary penalties, CC24-25
Investors Group Field, contributions to, CC27
Kenaston Liquor Mart expansion, CC23
Movie theatres, licensing of, CC28
MTS Centre, advertising contract with, CC27
Parking lot ownership, CC15
Profit margin percentages, CC20-21
Regional office status and costs (Brandon), CC22-23
Revenue projections, CC20, CC21-22
Staffing and salary expenditures, CC17
Winnipeg Jets season tickets, purchase and use of, CC27-28
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission annual reports
Opening remarks, CC4
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Accel Towing contract (Brandon), CC124
Board and Chief Executive Officer, ministerial meetings, CC135-136
Board membership, information on, CC131, CC134-135
Brandon Wheat Kings season tickets, purchase and use of, CC105-106, CC122
Customer rebates, CC121-122
Dr. Hook Towing, contract details, CC123-128
Employee conflict of interest disclosures, CC136
Mobility vehicles, registration of, CC137
Royal Winnipeg Ballet, sponsorship of, CC122-123
Senior management succession plans, CC135
Towing, non-contract responsiblity, CC123-124, CC127-128
Unpaid claim provisions, CC121
Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets, purchase and use of, CC103-105
Winnipeg Goldeyes season tickets, purchase and use of, CC103-105
Winnipeg Jets season tickets, purchase and use of, CC103-105
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, sponsorship of, CC123
MTS Centre
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission, advertising contract with, CC27
Points of order
P/O by Schuler requesting that it be made clear that the NDP voted against letting leader of the Green Party address committee, LA29
Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)
[Bill 2]
Further debate, request for, HR69-70
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Crown corporations, support from, CC122-123
SAFE Workers of Tomorrow program
Awareness campaigns, CC78-79
toba Liquor Control Commission
Occasional permits, fees for, CC25
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC80-81, CC103-105
Winnipeg Goldeyes
Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103-105
Winnipeg Jets
Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC27-28, CC80-81, CC103-105
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship, CC123
Workers Compensation Board
323 Broadway, renovations of, CC64-65
Board membership, information on, CC60-63
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, contributions to, CC80-81
ChangeMakers contract, CC78
Claim appeal process, CC73
Claimant/physician disagreements, CC71-72
Communications budget, CC78
Convention Centre expansion, use of land, CC69
Credit rating, CC78
Facility renovation update (Brandon), CC65-66
Five Year Plan
Accident fund reserve increase, CC78
Cash assets increase, CC77-78
Claim costs increase, CC76
Funding ratio decrease, CC75
Investment income decrease, CC76-78
Operating surplus discrepancies, CC74-75
Projected average assessment rate, CC75
Projected revenue loss, CC75
Health-care benefit increase, CC77
Health-care professionals, employment of, CC71
Information technology, outside consultations, CC72-73
Injured workers, narcotics policy, CC73
MTS Centre, contributions to, CC80
Opening remarks, CC59-60
Parking lot ownership, CC68
Performance and satisfaction surveys, CC74
Position relocations, CC66
Real estate property ownership, CC66-68, CC70-71
Safety awareness campaigns, youth marketing, CC78-79
Social media, use of, CC79
Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets, purchase and use of, CC80-81
Winnipeg Jets season tickets, purchase and use of, CC80-81
Science Complex and College for the Environment. See University of Winnipeg
Scotties Tournament of Hearts. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Securities Amendment Act (Bill 10)
reported, SED48
Selby, Hon. Erin (Southdale) N.D.P.
Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)
[Bill 2]
Further debate, request for, HR69-70
Professional degree programs, definition of, HR68-69
Student associations, consultations with, HR36
Tuition fees, inflation concerns, HR68
Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex, HR45
University of Winnipeg
Capital projects, budgeting, HR45
Grant increase, HR45
Service quality standards, PA65
Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.
Elections
Advance polls, access to, LA18
Candidates, appreciation of, LA18
Electronic voting, viability of, LA30
Fixed election dates, LA19
Volunteers, appreciation of, LA18
Voters with disabilities, accessibility increase, LA30-31
Elections (2011)
Voter turnout, increase recommendations, LA29
Elections Act
Advisory committee members, LA31
Elections Finances Act
Advisory committee members, LA31
Plain-language revision, drafting of, LA19
Elections Manitoba office
Annual reports
Opening remarks, LA18-19
Returning officers, qualifications, LA37
Staffing, recruitment concerns, LA36-37
Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission
Membership, expansion of, LA18
Seniors. See Aging in Place strategy; Personal care homes
Shapiro, L. James (Private Citizen)
Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act
[Bill 25]
Public presentation, SED96-98
Water wells
Drilling, licensing and standards, SED97-98
Existing wells, protection for, SED97
Freshwater/saltwater boundary concerns, SED97-98
Landowners, drilling ability, SED97
Shewchuk, Ashley (Private Citizen)
Post-secondary education
Funding decreases, HR54-55
Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)
[Bill 2]
Low-income students, impact on, HR55
Public presentation, HR54-55
Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR55
Public inquiry, Children's Advocate role
MacDonald, LA12-13
McFadyen, LA12-13
Smoking, reduction of. See Tobacco use reduction
Nitrous oxide reduction target
Gerrard, PA220-221
Meier, PA220-221
Southern First Nations Network
Social workers, training of
MacDonald, LA8
Special needs education. See also Auditor General, annual reports; Children's Therapy Initiative; Clinical Outcomes; Educational assistants; specific disorders
Assistive technology, availability and costs
Farthing, PA161
Friesen, PA160-161
Behavioural conditions, diagnosis increase
Farthing, PA154-155
Gerrard, PA154-155
Clinicians
Assessment wait times
Farthing, PA149
Friesen, PA149
Shortages, strategies for
Bellringer, PA140
Braun, PA148
Friesen, PA149-150
Clinicians,
Specialty requirements
Farthing, PA155-156
Gerrard, PA155
Departmental consultations
Farthing, PA143
Friesen, PA143
Disability category levels
Braun, PA148-149
Farthing, PA149
Enrolment and funding increase
Farthing, PA163
Friesen, PA162-163
Geographic funding
Farthing, PA158
Helwer, PA158
Government website, information accessibility
Farthing, PA142
Friesen, PA141-142
Life skills learning resources, need for
Allum, PA157-158
Bellringer, PA140
Farthing, PA158
Parents, consultations with
Allum, PA157
Farthing, PA157
Regional health authorities, programs
Farthing, PA150
Friesen, PA150
School divisions
Diagnosis and funding applications
Allan, PA162
Bellringer, PA140, PA162, PA162
Farthing, PA141, PA152, PA162, PA162-163
Friesen, PA152, PA161-163, PA162
Policy reviews
Friesen, PA151-152
Service delivery compliance
Bellringer, PA140
Student outcomes, monitoring of
Friesen, PA160
Jha, PA147-148
Students, individual education plans
Farthing, PA159
Friesen, PA159
Teachers, role and resources
Allum, PA156
Farthing, PA156
Speech language pathologists and audiologists
Shortage
Farthing, PA156
Gerrard, PA156
Speed limits. See also Bicycle paths and riders; Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones); Photo radar; School zones
Casino training facilities, project status
Graydon, CC152-153
Hodgins, CC152
First Nations communities, casino training
Graydon, CC153
Hodgins, CC153
Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2012 (Bill 38)
reported, SED116
Stefanson, Heather (Tuxedo) P.C.
Affordable Energy Fund
Housing retrofits, low-income use, SED94
Agencies, boards and commissionsappointments
Conflicts of interest, concerns, PA192
Government website, information accessibility, PA190
Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012
Derivative financial instruments, use of
Risk mitigation areas, PA110
Auditor General's office
Audits, estimates, PA8
Consulting services management audits, PA8-9
Government departments, mismanagement allegations, PA9
Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010
Emissions target levels, PA4-5
Budgets
Deficit variance, accountability, PA7-8
Building Canada Fund
Project applications, PA26-27
Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat (CMIS)
Audit and recommendations, PA36
Employees, hiring process, PA25
Expenditure statistics, PA35
File documentation standards, PA37
Project priority, criteria and decision, PA27-28
Stimulus construction projects, PA26, PA26-27, PA35
Finance Department
Trading activity offices, PA110-111
First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services agency
Accounts receivable, authority, PA18
Insurance Amendment Act
[Bill 27]
Long-term disability coverage, insured basis guarantee, SED30
Modernization and updates, SED30
Investors Group Field
Government investments, audit of, PA8
Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act
[Bill 300]
Opening remarks, PB10
Legislative reviews, mandatory
Co-ordinated effort recommendation, PA114
Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA115
Departmental controllership plans, PA114
Review uniformity, PA115
Statute of regulations, review requirements, PA113-114
Treasury Board, role of, PA114
Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
Borrowing needs, approval process, CC157
Debt guarantee fee, CC157
Loan servicing needs, effect of, CC157
Net income, CC156-158
Operating expenditures, CC158
Payments to levels of government, CC155-156
US purchase, currency rate risks, CC158
Points of order
P/O by Stefanson requesting vote of the committee to move forward on decision to have steering committee and in camera meeting regarding Manitoba Hydro audit, PA11
Provincial debt
Net debt update, PA18
Public Accounts, audits of
Volumes 1-4
Deficit reduction strategies, PA21
Probe Research, payments to, PA18
Public compensation disclosure reports, PA15-17
Recommendations, PA16-17
Statement of financial position, templates, PA18
Summary budget, reporting of, PA15
Public Accounts, Standing Committee of
Government targets, penalties for failures, PA4-5
Meeting schedules, PA3
Risk assessments and audit objectives, PA5
Witness appearances, expansion of, PA3
Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act
[Bill 34]
Consultations, lack of, HR99, HR110, HR113
Contract summary requirements, HR102
Opening remarks, HR132-133
Project cancellations, possibility of, HR105
Public sector compensation disclosure
Government reporting entities, inclusion of, PA118
Income threshold increase, PA121
Information availability, PA118-119
Vendor contract payments, PA121
Risk Oversight Committee
Members and meeting frequency, PA111
Treasury Board
Legislative reviews, role in, PA114
Treasury Risk Management Framework
Policies, PA111
Video lottery terminals
Revenue commission, Assiniboia Downs, CC156, CC158
Stewart, Lucas (Manitoba Green Retrofit)
Energy Savings Act
[Bill 24]
Public presentation, SED94
Manitoba Green Retrofit
Mandate, SED94
Manitoba Hydro
Energy efficency programs, low-income, SED84-85
Stimulus programs. See Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat (CMIS); Knowledge Infrastructure Program
Struthers, Hon. Stan (Dauphin) N.D.P.
Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012
Contaminated sites and landfills
Recommendations implementation, PA230-231
Contaminated sites and landfills
Recommendations implementation, PA230-231
Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act
[Bill 34]
Contract summary requirements, HR110
Federal framework, adoption of, HR101-102
Opening remarks, HR132
Utilities
Affordability, jurisdictional comparisons, SED43
Volumes 1-4
Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21-22
Application process
Ewasko, PA75
Default rates
Farthing, PA72
Financial assistance information system
Farthing, PA71
Income verfication methods
Farthing, PA71
Interest rate concerns
Black, HR29
Scholarships and bursaries, information
Farthing, PA71
Student Financial Aid System. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011
Implementation target date
Ewasko, 74-75
Farthing, 74-75
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)
Programs
Cooke, SED4
Gibson, SED7-9
Rondeau, SED8
Suicide. See Youth suicides
Sunday shopping hours. See also Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act
Increase
Davidson, HR116-117
McInnes, HR114-115
Jurisdictional comparisons
Cullen, HR115-116
Davidson, HR116
McInnes, HR116
Sussman, Milton (Deputy Minister of Health)
Aging in Place strategy
Supportive care spaces, need for, PA86
Auditor General, annual reports
Food safety
Opening statements, PA126-128
Wireless network security
Opening remarks, PA196-197
eHealth
Information technology, risk assessments, PA197
Security analyst, hiring process, PA199-201
Vulnerability management software, implementation, PA197-198
Flooding
Food safety, impact on, 135
Folklorama
Food safety initiatives, PA127
Food safety
Auditor General's recommendations, PA137
Departmental joint audit oversight committee, PA126
Flood, impact of, 135
Folklorama program initiatives, PA127
Food-borne illnesses, statistics on, PA134-135
Food handling training and licencing, PA133-134, PA136
Food service establishments, infraction closures, PA127
Inspections
Commercial kitchen inspections, PA136
Frequency and violations, PA131-132
Service takeover (Winnipeg), PA126-127, PA129
Statistics and targets, PA128-129
Inspections, rural, PA129
Inspectors
Conflict of interest declarations, PA132
Qualifications, PA129-130
Responsibility, PA126-127
Health Department
Information technology software purchases, patient privacy levels, PA198-199
Public health inspector staffing, PA126
Public health risk-based system (Winnipeg), PA127-128
Hedgehog Inspection System
Utilization for food safety, PA127-129
Inspectors
Vacancies, PA131
Personal care homes
Accreditation, PA83
Admissions wait times, PA84-88, PA84-88, PA90-91
Antipsychotic drug prescriptions, PA92
Capital projects, contract process, PA96
Capital projects, long-term plans, PA85-86, PA92, PA94
Health authority amalgamations, impact of, PA88, PA95
Inspections, PA82-83
Licensing review process, PA83
Patient restraint, use of, PA81-82, PA91
Patients, home-of-choice possibilities, PA88-89
Patients with dementia, strategies for, 92
Per diem funding levels, PA92-93
Quality standards, compliance of, PA80-82
Regional demographic studies, PA86-87, PA94
Registered nurses, requirement for, PA89-90
Respite beds, availability of, PA90
Staffing, funding of, PA88-89
Statistics, PA80
Pharmacare Program
Bulk purchasing collaborations, PA97-98
Deductible increase, PA97
Formulary drug updates, PA98
Generic drug pricing reform, PA100-101
Program management review, PA104
Publicly financed percentage decrease, PA96-97
Purchasing price negotiation process, PA97
Recommendations implementation, PA103-104
Staffing, restructuring of, PA104
Pharmaceutical Act
Proclamation timeline, PA101
Physicians and surgeons
Electronic health records, use of, PA102
P.I.E.C.E.S dementia education program, PA92
Regional health authorities
Capital project requests, departmental overrides, PA85
Information technology
Database compromises, PA202
Directors, titles and roles, PA201-202
Geographical and bandwidth concerns, PA202
Tabor Home
Project status (Morden), PA96
Telehealth
Information technology security guidelines, PA198
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Capital projects, contract tendering process, PA105-106
Vendor payments, public disclosure, PA105
Wireless network security
eHealth, policies and standards, PA197, PA199
Regional health authorities, policies and standards, PA198, PA201
Sutherland, Mike (Peguis First Nation)
East Interlake Conservation District
Watershed plan, SED102
First Nations communities
Water and sewer infrastructure, SED101-102
Flooding
Water wells, protection of, SED102
Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act
[Bill 25]
First Nations, consultations with, SED101-104
Public presentation, SED101-103
Water wells
Aquifer management plans, SED101
Flood protection, SED102
Hookup point concerns, SED102
Uncapped wells concerns, SED102
Swan, Hon. Andrew (Minto) N.D.P.
Automobile Injury Mediation Office
Pilot program evaluation, CC84
Camp Aurora
Youth camp, HR8
Clifton School
Valour Road, care of, PB9
Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (Administrative Forfeiture and Miscellaneous Amendments)
[Bill 11]
Opening remarks, HR15-16
Crown corporations
Service affordability, CC86
Enhanced driver's licenses
Consumer fees, CC113-114
Project status and costs, CC114
Fortified Buildings Amendment Act
[Bill 15]
First responders, dangers to, HR16
Opening remarks, HR16
Friends for Life
Drunk driving awareness campaign, CC84
Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program)
[Bill 22]
First-time offenders, mandatory enforcement, HR18
Impaired drivers, recidivism rate, HR18
Lifetime ignition interlock criteria, HR18-19
MADD Canada, support by, HR18
Opening remarks, HR18-19
Human Rights Code Amendment Act
[Bill 36]
Opening remarks, HR13-14
Social disadvantage code addition concerns, HR13-14
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Complaint dismissals, HR14
Landlord and tenant guidelines, HR13
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Board membership, information on, CC131
Cellphone use, dedicated enforcement campaign, CC84
Customer rebates, CC122
Driver and vehicle licensing, amalgamation with, CC98
Driving test simulators, wait times for use, CC112
Enforcement campaigns, funding of police services, CC84, CC133
Opening remarks, CC83-85
Premium reductions, CC84
Road safety public consultations, CC84
Vehicle registration fee increase, CC85-87
Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets, purchase and use of, CC103
Winnipeg Goldeyes season tickets, purchase and use of, CC103
Winnipeg Jets season tickets, purchase and use of, CC103
Missing Persons Act
[Bill 4]
Opening remarks, HR15
Personal Injury Protection Plan
Benefits
Appeal process, PA180-182
Eligibility and calculations, CC84
Vehicular accidents, definition of, PA170
Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)
[Bill 2]
Further debate, request for, HR70
Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act
[Bill 208]
Opening remarks, PB9
Transgendered people
Youth issues, HR8
Use of Animals to Shield Unlawful Activities Act
[Bill 19]
First responders, dangers to, HR17
Opening remarks, HR17
Proof of danger requirement, HR17
Valour Road (Winnipeg)
Clifton School, care by, PB9
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103
Winnipeg Goldeyes
Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103
Winnipeg Jets
Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103
Swanson, Anders (Active and Safe Routes to School Program)
Active Transportation Advisory Board
Recommendations, SED39
Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)
[Bill 3]
Public presentation, SED39-42
Highway Traffic Board
Muncipal meetings, SED41
School zones
Speed limit reductions, SED39, SED40-41
SWAT. See Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)
Sweryda, Christian (Private Citizen)
Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)
[Bill 3]
Public presentation, SED25-27
Photo radar
Signage issues, SED26-27
School zones
Signage concerns, SED26-27
Speed limit reductions, SED25-26