Tuesday, December 12, 1995
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA
Tuesday, December 12, 1995
The House met at 1:30 p.m.
PRAYERS
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
PRESENTING PETITIONS
Emergency Health Care Services--
Community Hospitals
Ms. MaryAnn Mihychuk (St. James): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Linnea Rindall, Charmaine Fast, Lindsay Dolhun and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier (Mr. Filmon) to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals, as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Emergency Health Care Services--
Concordia Hospital
Mr. Dave Chomiak (Kildonan): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of W. Cameron, J. Cameron, Rose-Marie Natyna and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier (Mr. Filmon) to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at Concordia Hospital, as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Emergency Health Care Services--
Community Hospitals
Mr. Doug Martindale (Burrows): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Lillian Wittman, Kathy Taylor, Shirley Sawchuk and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier (Mr. Filmon) to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals, as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Ms. Jean Friesen (Wolseley): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Diane Cook, Destinee Parisien, Karen Grouette and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier (Mr. Filmon) to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals, as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Ms. Diane McGifford (Osborne): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Kathy Katchurowsky, Janiro Kowalczyk, Genoweta Zemla and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier (Mr. Filmon) to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals, as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Retention of Hogs Single-Desk Selling
Ms. Rosann Wowchuk (Swan River): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Brownie Kafara, E.T. Minish, Donna Ferriss and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba request the Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Enns) reverse his decision and retain single-desk selling for hogs in Manitoba under Manitoba Pork.
Emergency Health Care Services--
Community Hospitals
Ms. Marianne Cerilli (Radisson): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Teresa Cwik, Kelly Allardyce, Gavin Panchuk and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care in community hospitals, as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Mr. George Hickes (Point Douglas): Madam Speaker, I would like to present the petition of T.G. Sewell, I.E. Schultz, M. Brewer and others praying that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record to request the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals, as was promised in the 1995 general election.
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READING AND RECEIVING PETITIONS
Emergency Health Care Services--
Grace General Hospital
Madam Speaker: I have reviewed the petition of the honourable member for St. James (Ms. Mihychuk). It complies with the rules and practices of the House (by leave). Is it the will of the House to have the petition read?
An Honourable Member: No.
Madam Speaker: Dispense.
THAT on at least six occasions during the 1995 provincial election the Premier promised not to cut health care services; and
THAT following the election the Minister of Health promised that emergency services would not be reduced at community hospitals in Winnipeg; and
THAT the Minister of Health on October 6 announced that emergency services at these hospitals would be cut back immediately; and
THAT residents of the Grace Hospital vicinity depend upon emergency service at this hospital.
WHEREFORE your petitioners humbly pray that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at Grace Hospital as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Emergency Health Care Services--
Community Hospitals
Madam Speaker: I have reviewed the petition of the honourable member for Radisson (Ms. Cerilli). It complies with the rules and practices of the House. Is it the will of the House to have the petition read?
An Honourable Member: Dispense.
Madam Speaker: Dispense.
THAT on at least six occasions during the 1995 provincial election the Premier promised not to cut health care services; and
THAT following the election the Minister of Health promised that emergency services would not be reduced at community hospitals in Winnipeg; and
THAT the Minister of Health on October 6 announced that emergency services at these hospitals would be cut back immediately; and
THAT residents of Winnipeg and surrounding communities depend on emergency service at these community hospitals.
WHEREFORE your petitioners humbly pray that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals in Winnipeg as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Madam Speaker: I have reviewed the petition of the honourable member for Broadway (Mr. Santos). It complies with the rules and practices of the House. Is it the will of the House to have the petition read?
An Honourable Member: Dispense.
Madam Speaker: Dispense.
THAT on at least six occasions during the 1995 provincial election the Premier promised not to cut health care services; and
THAT following the election the Minister of Health promised that emergency services would not be reduced at community hospitals in Winnipeg; and
THAT the Minister of Health on October 6 announced that emergency services at these hospitals would be cut back immediately; and
THAT residents of Winnipeg and surrounding communities depend on emergency service at these community hospitals.
WHEREFORE your petitioners humbly pray that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals in Winnipeg as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Madam Speaker: I have reviewed the petition of the honourable member for Burrows (Mr. Martindale). It complies with the rules and practices of the House. Is it the will of the House to have the petition read?
Some Honourable Members: Yes.
Madam Speaker: Yes. The Clerk will read.
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Mr. Clerk (William Remnant): The petition of the undersigned citizens of the province of Manitoba humbly sheweth:
THAT on at least six occasions during the 1995 provincial election the Premier promised not to cut health care services; and
THAT following the election the Minister of Health promised that emergency services would not be reduced at community hospitals in Winnipeg; and
THAT the Minister of Health on October 6 announced that emergency services at these hospitals would be cut back immediately; and
THAT residents of Winnipeg and surrounding communities depend on emergency service at these community hospitals.
WHEREFORE your petitioners humbly pray that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals in Winnipeg as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Madam Speaker: I have reviewed the petition of the honourable member for Kildonan (Mr. Chomiak). It complies with the rules and practices of the House. Is it the will of the House to have the petition read?
Some Honourable Members: Dispense.
Madam Speaker: Dispense.
THAT on at least six occasions during the 1995 provincial election the Premier promised not to cut health care services; and
THAT following the election the Minister of Health promised that emergency services would not be reduced at community hospitals in Winnipeg; and
THAT the Minister of Health on October 6 announced that emergency services at these hospitals would be cut back immediately; and
THAT residents of Winnipeg and surrounding communities depend on emergency service at these community hospitals.
WHEREFORE your petitioners humbly pray that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals in Winnipeg as was promised in the 1995 general election.
Madam Speaker: I have reviewed the petition of the honourable member for Inkster (Mr. Lamoureux). It complies with the rules and practices of the House. Is it the will of the House to have the petition read?
An Honourable Member: Dispense.
Madam Speaker: Dispense.
THAT emergency health care services are the core of Manitoba's health care system.
THAT Manitobans deserve the greatest possible access to this care.
WHEREFORE your petitioners humbly pray that the Legislative Assembly urge the Minister responsible for Health consider making a commitment to the people of Manitoba that emergency health care services in Winnipeg's five community hospitals will remain open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Madam Speaker: I have reviewed the petition of the honourable member for Elmwood (Mr. Maloway). It complies with the rules and practices of the House. Is it the will of the House to have the petition read?
Some Honourable Members: Dispense.
Madam Speaker: Dispense.
THAT on at least six occasions during the 1995 provincial election the Premier promised not to cut health care services; and
THAT following the election the Minister of Health promised that emergency services would not be reduced at community hospitals in Winnipeg; and
THAT the Minister of Health on October 6 announced that emergency services at these hospitals would be cut back immediately; and
THAT residents of Winnipeg and surrounding communities depend on emergency service at these community hospitals.
WHEREFORE your petitioners humbly pray that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba go on record requesting the Premier to consider maintaining 24-hour access to emergency health care at community hospitals in Winnipeg as was promised in the 1995 general election.
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TABLING OF REPORTS
Hon. Glen Cummings (Minister of Environment): Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Finance (Mr. Stefanson), I would like to table the Quarterly Financial Report for the Twelve Months Ended October 31, 1995, for the Manitoba Public Insurance.
Introduction of Guests
Madam Speaker: Prior to Oral Questions, I would like to draw all honourable members' attention to the public gallery where we have with us this afternoon sixteen Grade 11 students from Immanuel Christian School under the direction of Mr. Jeff Dykstra. This school is located in the constituency of the honourable member for Radisson (Ms. Cerilli).
We also have 25 students from Winnipeg Adult Education Centre under the direction of Mr. Ed Buchel. This school is located in the constituency of the honourable member for Broadway (Mr. Santos).
On behalf of all honourable members, I welcome you this afternoon.