Hon. Jim Ernst (Government House Leader): Madam Speaker, would you call for second reading, Bill 301.

Mr. Eric Robinson (Rupertsland): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the member for Interlake (Mr. Clif Evans), that Bill 301, The Native Alcoholism Council of Manitoba Incorporation Amendment Act (Loi modifiant la Loi constituant en corporation "The Native Alcoholism Council of Manitoba"), be now read a second time and be referred to a committee of this House.

Motion presented.

Mr. Robinson: Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity just to put a few words on record respecting this bill.

It was requested some time ago by the board of directors and also the membership of the Native Alcoholism Council of Manitoba to make amendments to not only the name of the organization but also to bring up to date some of the terminology that is used in today's modern-day reality. I believe that, simply, this bill is not a contentious bill; it simply, as I say, brings into 1996 some of the terminology that is commonly used today, for example, removing the word "native" to "aboriginal" in some cases, also changing the word from "alcoholism" to "addictions" because we are not simply facing alcohol as being a social problem among the aboriginal community but, indeed, other addictions have come to the forefront, solvent abuse, drug abuse and also gambling addictions, and that was the purpose of the change at the request of the board of directors.

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Also, we are asking that all members of this House support the other amendments that are being proposed. That is, bringing the board of directors size from 12 to nine, making it a more workable board for them to carry out their work, and a few minor changes that are self-explanatory in the bill. I look forward to support of all members of this House in making these minor amendments to bring the reality of the work that these people are doing at the Native Alcoholism Council sort of up to date on today's modern-day reality.

So with those few words, I look forward to the support of all members.

Madam Speaker: Is the House ready for the question?

The question before the House is second reading of private Bill 301, The Native Alcoholism Council of Manitoba Incorporation Amendment Act.

Is it the will of the House to adopt the motion?

Some Honourable Members: Agreed.

Madam Speaker: Agreed and so ordered.

Hon. Jim Ernst (Government House Leader): Madam Speaker, Bills 50, 73 and 301 are referred to Industrial Relations committee for 3 p.m. this afternoon, Bills 41, 26 and 302 having already been referred. Any bills not completed during the 3 p.m. sitting are to be carried forward to the 6:30 p.m. sitting this evening, where Bill 17 is also already referred.

Madam Speaker: Bills 50, 73 and 301 are to be referred to the committee previously scheduled for Industrial Relations for 3 p.m. this afternoon, which have previously been announced to consider Bills 41, 26 and 302. Any bills not completed in the 3 p.m. sitting this afternoon will be referred to the same committee meeting this evening at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Ernst: Is there a will of the House to waive private members' hour?

Madam Speaker: Is there leave of the House to waive private members' hour?

An Honourable Member: No.

Madam Speaker: No? Leave has been denied.

Mr. Ernst: In that case, Madam Speaker, would you call for third reading Bills 54, 33, 36, 47 and 49.