A

Air ambulance. See Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report (2006)

Board composition changes

Billinkoff, PA168

Gerrard, PA168

Employee pay advances, repayment of

Billinkoff, PA163

Borotsik, PA163

Investigation of charges

Billinkoff, PA163

Borotsik, PA163

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA160

Billinkoff, PA160–161

Operation termination and transfers

Billinkoff, PA172

Maguire, PA171–172

Procedures and capital estimates reports

Billinkoff, PA171

Maguire, PA171

Recommendations implementation and enforcement

Billinkoff, PA174–175

Replacement reserve fund expenditures

Billinkoff, PA167–168, PA173–174

Borotsik, PA173–174

Gerrard, PA167

Report passed, PA175

Alexander, Bruce (Manitoba School Boards Association)

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility, SED80–81

Public presentation, SED78–80

School division risks, SED79, SED81

Zone definitions, SED79

Alexander, Joyce P. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE209

Alexander, William J. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE209

Allain, Louis (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE35–36

Francophone representation, SE35

Gender parity concerns, SE34

Public presentation, SE31–34

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

Apprenticeship and Certification Act

[Bill 26]

Consultations, LA198

Opening remarks, LA202

Buildings and Mobile Homes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Opening remarks, LA72–73

Workers Compensation Board

Annual reports, CC118

Permanent partial disabilities, annuity indexing, CC134

Public polling survey statistics and use, CC135–136

Rate regulator possiblities, CC144

Viewpoints subcontract, CC130–131

Allen, Sandra (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Provincial comparisons (Ontario), AG35

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG34

Written submission, AG34–35

All-weather roads

Lake Winnipeg east-side

Fontaine, LA133

Alper, David (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED107

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED107

Public presentation, SED106–107

Alper, Eric (Manitoba Association of School Psychologists Inc.)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Psychology profession regulation concerns, HR9–10

Public presentation, HR9–10

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Air ambulance services

Borotsik, PA24

Driedger, PA22–23, PA25

Maguire, PA23–24

Oswald, PA25

Wilgosh, PA22–24, PA25

Ambulance service providers

Borotsik, PA24

Driedger, PA21–23

Wilgosh, PA21–23, PA24

Emergency Medical Services expenditure increase

Driedger, PA20

Wilgosh, PA20–21

Emergency Services Medical Advisory Commitee meeting frequency

Driedger, PA21

Wilgosh, PA21

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA20

Report passed, PA28

Anderson, Michael (Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Co-decision authority, LA145

Existing licence and permit reviews, LA143–144

Proposed amendments, LA141–142

Public presentation, LA141–144, LA181–182

Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA145

Treaty rights, effect on, LA142–143

Andrews, Gilbert (Bunibonibee Cree Nation and Manto Sipi Cree Nation)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Co-decision authority, LA178–179

Existing licence and permit reviews, LA178

First Nations communities, benefits, LA179

First Nations consultations, LA180

Land-use planning and funding, LA181

Public presentation, LA180

Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA177

Treaty rights, effect on, LA178

Andrews, Gilbert (God's Lake First Nation)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Co-decision authority, LA177–179

First Nations consultations, LA177–179

Land-use planning and funding, LA178

Public presentation, LA177–178

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Abandoned animal, definition of

Sadorski, AG10

Amendments

Clause 6, subsection 5.1(2)

Derkach, AG29–30

Wowchuk, AG29–30

passed, AG30

Animal Care Appeal Board members

McLean, AG4

Animal care assessments

Beaudin, AG7

Animal protection officer qualifications

Eichler, AG19

Gerrard, AG12, AG15

Kell, AG37

Marion, AG19–21

McDonald, AG13, AG14–15

Sadorski, AG12–13

Taillieu, AG20

Wowchuk, AG20

Auction marts, reporting of neglect

Eichler, AG13

Marion, AG20

Sadorski, AG10, AG13

Wowchuk, AG20

Bill reported, AG30

Complaint investigation process

Francois, AG21

Marion, AG18–19

Sadorski, AG11

Shelvey, AG31

Confinement system concerns

Derkach, AG15–16

King, AG24–25

McDonald, AG15–16

Consultation process

McLean, AG4

Sadorski, AG10, AG12–14

Wowchuk, AG11–12, AG13

Downer animals, definition of

Derkach, AG20

Marion, AG20

Euthanasia methods

Francois, AG22–23

Gerrard, AG23

Gestation sow treatment

Norris, AG25–27

Wowchuk, AG27

Hog industry, public information access

Beaudin, AG8

Derkach, AG8

Hog industry facilities

Beaudin, AG6–7

Inspectors, need for increase

Eichler, AG3

Youngman, AG3

Opening remarks

Eichler, AG28–29

Wowchuk, AG27–28

Provincial comparisons (Ontario)

Allen, AG35

Francois, AG22

Public presentations

Beaudin, AG5–7

Francois, AG21–22

King, AG23–25

Marion, AG17–19

McDonald, AG14–15

McLean, AG3–4

Norris, AG25–27

Sadorski, AG8–11

Youngman, AG2–3

Puppy mill investigations and fines

Eichler, AG16

Marion, AG18

McDonald, AG16–17

Wowchuk, AG17

Transport of animals, incurred injuries

Beaudin, AG7

Derkach, AG12

Sadorski, AG10–11

Wowchuk, AG7

Transport of downer animals, amendments

Allen, AG34

Beaudin, AG6

Derkach, AG5

Francois, AG21–23

King, AG24

Marion, AG17–18

McDonald, AG14

McLean, AG3–5

Taillieu, AG4

Wowchuk, AG3, AG22–23

Youngman, AG2–3

Veterinary, reporting of neglect

Marion, AG18

McDonald, AG14

Sadorski, AG11

Written submissions

Allen, AG34–35

Kell, AG37

McAlpine, AG35–36

Medoro, AG32–33

Sandorski, AG37–41

Shelvey, AG30–32

Tonnellier, AG33–34

Apprenticeship and Certification Act

[Bill 26]

Administrative penalties enforcement

Wightman, LA197

Bill reported, LA202

Compulsory certifications

Wightman, LA196–197

Consultations

Allan, LA198

Pedersen, LA197

Wightman, LA197–198

Opening remarks

Allan, LA202

Pedersen, LA202

Pooled apprenticeship agreements

Wightman, LA196

Prior learning assessment–trade qualifications

Wightman, LA196

PTAC board mandate and subcommittee membership

Wightman, LA194–195

Public presentation

Wightman, LA194–197

Arklie, C. Hugh (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE189

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

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED22

Intergovernmental Affairs Department

Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation, PA49–50

La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Conflict of interest declarations, PA50

Municipal Act

Legislative changes (1997), PA49

Municipal Council

Council members, conflicts of interest, PA55

Municipal governments

Conflicts of interest policies, PA59–60

Ashton, Niki (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE146–147

Representation, regional, SE147

Asselstine, David J. See Elections (1999)

Atkinson, Keith (City of Brandon)

Police services, municipal

Boards, mandatory implementation, JU8–10

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Independent investigation units implementation, JU8

Police commission implementation, JU8–11

Public presentation, JU8–9

Auditor General's reports. See also specific reports

Bellringer

Report passed, PA14

Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review (2005)

Agency Accountabilty Unit's mandate

Billinkoff, PA87

Martindale, PA86–87

Child-care audit recommendations

Billinkoff, PA86

Selby, PA86

Information report compliance

Billinkoff, PA87–88

Borotsik, PA87–88

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA82–83, PA85–86

Billinkoff, PA86

Schnoor, PA83–84

Report passed, PA89

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA6

Operations of the Office (2007)

Report passed, PA15

Operations of the Office (2008)

Report passed, PA15

Avanthay, Deborah (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE189–190

Written submission, SE189–190

B

Baird, Vaughn (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE138

Comparison with appointments, SE139

Francophone representation, SE138

Public presentation, SE136–137

Representation, regional, SE139

Term limits for senators, SE139

Balasko, Richard D. (Elections Manitoba Office)

Commissioner of Elections

Role clarification, LA11, LA16–17

Elections (1999)

Campaign returns investigation, LA23–25

Forensic auditor concerns, LA12–14

Forensic auditor dismissal, LA17–18

Investigation protocol, LA10–11, LA17

Elections (2003)

Election investigations, impact of previous, LA26

Elections Manitoba office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA7–10

Chief Electoral Officer, recommendations implementation, LA9

Enumeration policies, LA19

Monin inquiry recommendations, LA22–23

Political party campaign return rebates, LA18–21

Political pressure incidents, LA10

School-based programs, LA9

Voter turnouts, LA7–8

Balfour, Marcel (Norway House Cree Nation)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Caribou population, effect on, LA127, LA129

First Nations consultations, LA127–128

Norway House Cree Nation opposition, LA126

Public presentation, LA125–127

Basso, Curtis (Manitoba Association of School Business Officials)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, SED28–29

School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED28–29

Baturin, Jack P. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE189

Bawden, Geoff (Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED25–26

Public presentation, SED25

Baxter, Mel (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist consultations, HR99

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR98–99

Pharmacy licensing separation, HR100

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR98–100

Public presentation, HR98–100

Beaudin, Miles (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal care assessments, AG7

Hog industry, public information access, AG8

Hog industry facilities, AG6–7

Public presentation, AG5–7

Transport of animals, incurred injuries, AG7

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG6

Belanger, Andrea (Vision Council of Canada)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Written submission, HR59–62, HR133–146

Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)

Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report (2006)

Opening remarks, PA160

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks, PA20

Auditor General's reports

Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review (2005)

Opening remarks, PA82–83, PA85–86

Operations of the Office (2006)

Opening remarks, PA6

Child and Family Services

Auditor General's report (2006)

Opening remarks, PA152

Recommendation follow-up reviews, PA155–156

Ombudsman report status, PA157–158

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Opening remarks, PA73

Recommendations, departmental responsibility, PA79

Risk and liabilities, legislation need, PA78–79

Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report (2005)

Recommendations implementation, PA198

Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability–Auditor General's report (2003)

Opening remarks, PA110–111

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks, PA139–140

Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA148

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Manure over-application prevention recommendation, PA66

Opening remarks, PA63–64

La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Municipal external audits, supplementary reports, PA47

Opening remarks, PA42

Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA50–51

Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report (2004)

Opening remarks, PA175–176

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General, conflict of interest, PA183–184

Municipal governments

Conflicts of interest policies, PA61

Not-For-Profit Organizations, Enhancing Board Governance–Auditor General's report (2005)

Opening remarks, PA106–107

Oil and Gas Legislation, Compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks, PA128

Pharmacare program

Auditor General's report (2006)

Annual report effectiveness, PA39

Opening remarks, PA34

Recommendations implementation, PA38–39

Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks, PA26

Province of Manitoba, Image Campaign for–Auditor General's report (2007)

Opening remarks, PA131

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2007)

Accounting principles recommendations, PA3–4

Personal care homes, reporting entities, PA4–5

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2008)

Audits, committee reports, PA13–14

Crown corporations, audit ability, PA11

Financial reports, tabling timelines, PA12

Government reporting entities, audits, PA12–13

International financial reporting standards, effect on office, PA11

Investigation and audit decision process, PA11

Office risk management and independence, PA6–7

Overview decision responsibility, PA9–10

Private sector accounting, use of, PA8–9

Value-for-money audits, time allotment, PA7

Regional health authorities

Attendance at standing committees, PA102–103

Regional health governance–Auditor General's report (2003)

Opening remarks, PA91–92

Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report (2007)

Land acquisitions, board notifications, PA192

Land development, purchase price, PA193–196

Opening remarks, PA186–187

Spirited Energy campaign

Media-buy budget, PA136–137

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Administration penalty enforcements, PA118–119

Opening remarks, PA116

Recommendations implementation report, PA119, PA125

Benoit, Richard (Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba)

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Cost of living allowance, LA219–220

Public presentation, LA219–221

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA220

Bernardin, Louis (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Election process, SE3

Public presentation, SE2–3

Representation, regional, SE3

Billinkoff, Martin (Family Services and Housing Department)

Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report (2006)

Board composition changes, PA168

Employee pay advances, repayment of, PA163

Investigation of charges, PA163

Opening remarks, PA160–161

Operation termination and transfers, PA172

Procedures and capital estimates report, PA171

Recommendations implementation and enforcement, PA174–175

Replacement reserve fund expenditures, PA167–168, PA173–174

Auditor General's report, Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review (2005)

Agency Accountabilty Unit's mandate, PA87

Child-care audit recommendations, PA86

Information report compliance, PA87–88

Opening remarks, PA86

Child and Family Services

Auditor General's report (2006)

Opening remarks, PA152–153

Funding models, PA155

Information system errors, PA154–155

Quality assurance programs, PA154

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Administrative payments, PA142–143, PA147–148

Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks, PA140–141

Case file reviews, PA144–145

Caseload statistics, PA143, PA146

Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA142, PA145, PA146, PA148–149

Fraud offences, penalties, PA151

Housing costs, regional differences, PA142

Investigator staffing, PA151

Job training, program availability, PA150

Medical review panels, PA143–144

Rate setting, PA141, PA150

Recommendations implementation, PA151

SAMIN information system improvements, PA145–146

Single parents, programs for, PA150

Staffing, PA145–146

Family Services and Housing Department

Housing organizations, monitoring of, PA163–164

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Capital projects prioritization, PA180–181

Client complaint investigation, PA164–165

Five-year capital unit inspections, PA165–166, PA169–170, PA172–173, PA175

Operational reviews, PA161

Portfolio administrators, hiring of, PA169–170

Recommendation compliance enforcement, PA162–163

Rental income formula, PA166–167

Subsidized housing projects, monitoring of, PA171

Whistle-blower protection, PA168–169

Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch–Auditor General's report (2004)

Abandoned goods policies, PA178

Document damage, PA177

Inspection process documentation, PA177

Internal communication policies, PA179

Local procurement policies, PA178–179

Opening remarks, PA176

Tenant complaint investigations, PA180

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

Public Schools Amendment Act (Limited At Large Elections of Trustees)

[Bill 37]

Opening remarks, LA241–242

Black, Errol (Private Citizen)

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Written submission, LA242–243

Blady, Sharon (Kirkfield Park) N.D.P.

Service Animals Protection Act

[Bill 238]

Amendments

Clause 3.1, SED64–65

passed, SED65

Opening remarks, SED64

Borotsik, Rick (Brandon West) P.C.

Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report (2006)

Employee pay advances, repayment of, PA163

Investigation of charges, PA163

Replacement reserve fund expenditures, PA173–174

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Air ambulance services, PA24

Ambulance service providers, PA24

Auditor General's report, Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review (2005)

Information report compliance, PA87–88

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR148, HR154–155, HR161

Opening remarks, HR161

Child and Family Services

Auditor General's report (2006)

Recommendations follow-up reviews, PA156

Ombudsman report status, PA157–158

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Cost of living allowance, LA214

Opening remarks, LA238

Conawapa Generating Station

Project status and costs, CC169

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Class 1 landfills licensing requirements, PA77

Recommendations, departmental responsibility, PA79

Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report (2005)

Asset value assessment, PA199

Income statements, net losses, PA198–199

Recommendations implementation, PA198

Driver's licences

Client name regulations, CC103–104

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Administrative payments, PA142

Caseload statistics, PA143

Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA142

Fraud offences, penalties, PA150–151

Housing costs, regional differences, PA142

Rate setting, PA141

Recommendations implementation, PA151

Enhanced driver's licences

Applicant identification requirements, CC93–94

Program reassessment, CC94–95

Intergovernmental Affairs Department

Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation, PA52–53

Keeyask Generating Station

Project status and costs, CC169

La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Asset report requirements, PA46

Municipal service officer meetings, PA45

Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA45, PA54

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Five-year capital unit inspections, PA172–173

Operational reviews, PA161

Recommendation compliance enforcement, PA162–163

Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report (2004)

Abandoned goods policies, PA178

Local procurement policies, PA178–179

Manitoba Hydro

Audit committee members, CC183

Auditor General, conflict of interest, PA183–184

Cash flow management, CC171

Debt repayment, CC170–172

Debt servicing costs, CC75

Debt-to-equity ratio, CC73–74

Equity balance, CC169–170

Export sales

Contracts and term sheets, CC172–173

Viability of, CC75

Extraprovincial revenue generation, CC172

Hydro imports concerns (Ontario), CC77–78

Independent audit availability, CC183–184

International operations, CC184

Net debt, CC76–77

Operating and maintenance cost increases, CC78

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Driving instruction, route regulations, 106–108

Injury claims, external review process, CC103

Motorcycle registration rates, CC104–106

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries)

[Bill 36]

Appeal process, LA212

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA216, LA219, LA234

Municipal governments

Audit request authority, PA53

Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report (2008)

Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA28–29, PA31–32

Third-party insurer defaults, PA32

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2008)

Crown corporations, audit ability, PA10

Financial reports, tabling timelines, PA12

International financial reporting standards, effect on office, PA10–11

Investigation and audit decision process, PA11

Office risk management and independence, PA6–7

Value-for-money audits, time allotment, PA7

School divisions

Land acquisitions, policy statements, PA193

Surplus lands, PA190

Senate reform, consultations

Outside influences, checks and balance, SE71–72

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE60–61

Representation, constitutional requirements, SE60, SE70–71

Term limits for senators, SE72

Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report (2007)

Land development, purchase price, PA193–194

Land valuation, PA190

Report anomaly investigations, PA191

Spirited Energy campaign

Effectiveness, PA135

Promotional item inventory, PA134–135

Taxation

Basic personal exemptions, HR150

Video lottery terminals

Site holder statistics, PA115

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA122–123

Recommendations implementation report, PA120–121

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Partnership arrangement profit margin, CC76

Boucher, Daniel (Société franco-manitobaine)

Senate reform, consultations

Francophone representation, SE117–118

Hybrid election options, SE120

Public presentation, SE115–119

Representation, regional, SE119–120

Bowley, Steven David (NoFaultVictims.com)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries)

[Bill 36]

Written submission, LA245

Bowslaugh, Pat (Private Citizen)

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Cost of living allowance, LA213–214

Public presentation, LA213–214

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA214

Boyd, Garnet (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR148–149

Public presentation, HR148

Boyko, Jack (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Election dates, SE206

Written submission, SE205–206

Bradshaw, Murray (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE109–110

Public presentation, SE109–110

Senate mandate and contributions, SE109

Brand, Brenda (Compassionate Friends of Portage Plains)

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act

[Bill 226]

Miscarriage and child loss, personal stories, SED58–60

Public presentation, SED58–60

Braun, Erna (Rossmere) N.D.P.

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Water quality management, PA67

Grandparents' Day Act

[Bill 228]

Opening remarks, SED1

Points of order

P/O by Faurschou stating that remarks should be consistent as to nature of committee

Chairperson's ruling (Braun), SR2

P/O by Nevakshonoff stating that amendment was debated and is beyond debate

ruled out of order (Braun), SR13

Brennan, Bob (Manitoba Hydro)

Conawapa Generating Station

Project status and costs, CC169

Keeyask Generating Station

First Nations communities flooding compensation, CC67

Project status and costs, CC66–69, CC168

Manitoba Hydro

Advertising expenditures, CC84

Audit committee members, CC183

Capital assets valuation, CC70–71

Cash flow management, CC171

Consulting costs, CC162

Debt repayment, CC170–172

Debt servicing costs, CC75–76

Debt-to-equity ratio, CC69, CC74

Equity balance, CC169–170

Export sales

Contracts and term sheets, CC153, CC160–161, CC172–173

Viability of, CC75, CC82–83

Extraprovincial revenue generation, CC172

First Nations agreements, CC80

First Nations communities project benefits, CC162

First Nations employment (Northern Manitoba), CC64–65

Generating station concerns (Winnipeg River), CC177–178

Headquarters building costs and construction, CC65–66

Hiring competitions, CC175

Hydro imports concerns (Ontario), CC77–78

Independent audit availability, CC183–184

Information technology operation concerns, CC158–159, CC176, CC180

International operations, CC184

KPMG audit firm retention, CC157

Mismanagement allegations, contractor dismissal, CC176

Natural gas prices, provincial comparisons, CC79

Net debt, CC77

Operating and maintenance cost increases, CC78

Project audit reports availability, CC168–169

Projected debt, CC70

Requirement for future bipoles, CC83

Revenue and expenditure estimates, CC152–153, CC176

Surplus property sales, CC83

TransCanada Pipeline conversion project, CC79–80

Water levels (Lake Manitoba), CC79

Water levels (Lake Winnipeg), CC175

Wind energy development proposals, CC180, CC183

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Completion timeline risk concerns, CC177–178

Project cost estimates, CC174

Route flooding analysis, CC73

Underwater location, CC71–72, CC81, CC178

West-side location consultations, CC82, CC174–175

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC58–65, CC148–151

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Employee demographics and statistics, CC72–73

Partnership arrangement profit margin, CC76

Project status and costs, CC167–168

Staffing turnover, CC167

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

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA122

Briese, Stu (Ste. Rose) P.C.

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Developer qualification criteria, SED77–78, SED84

Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility, SED78, SED80

Opening remarks, SED138

School division risks, SED74–75

Zone definitions, SED74

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Contaminated site monitoring, PA77

Brody, Jill (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED118

Public presentation, SED117–118

Social worker registration qualifications, SED117

Social workers, conduct audits, SED117–118

Social work faculty curriculums, effect on, SED117

Brown, Dale (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE20–21

Election dates, SE19

Party affiliations, SE19

Public presentation, SE18–19

Representation, regional, SE20

Representation, vote, SE20

Retirement, mandatory age, SE19

Term limits for senators, SE19

Brown, Hon. Bert (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE191

Campaign financing requirements, SE129

Election nominees, selection process, SE129–130

Election process (Alberta), SE132

Francophone representation, SE130

Public presentation, SE126–128

Representation, proportional, SE130–131

Representation, provincial, SE192

Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE128–129

Senate mandate and contributions, SE193

Term limits for senators, SE130

Written submission, SE190–193

Bruce, Greg (Ducks Unlimited Canada)

Environment Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Public presentation, SED5–7

Water supply impoundments, regulation definitions, SED5–7

Wetland losses, SED6, SED8

Bryant, Bonnie (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED142–143

Buchannon, Kimberly (Private Citizen)

Workers Compensation Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Firefighter health concerns, personal stories, LA41

Public presentation, LA41

Buckwold, Jack (Office of the Auditor General)

Auditor General's Report–Investigation of the Maintenance Branch of the Manitoba Housing Authority, November 2004

Document damage, PA181

Inspection process documentation, PA177–178

Budde, Jim (Private Citizen)

Workers Compensation Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Case reviews, LA36

Claimant concerns and payment denials, LA34–37

Public presentation, LA33–36

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Amendments

Clause 1(3)

Selinger, HR162

passed, HR162

Bill reported, HR163

Debt repayment redirection

Borotsik, HR148, HR154–155, HR161

Boyd, HR148–149

Craig, HR158

Edmond, HR160

Fernandez, HR153

Martin, HR150

Rebeck, HR152

Selinger, HR149, HR155, HR161

Skaftfeld, HR156–157

Football stadium, property tax exemption

Craig, HR159–160

Selinger, HR159–160

Opening remarks

Borotsik, HR161

Selinger, HR161

Public presentations

Boyd, HR148

Craig, HR157–159

Edmond, HR160–161

Fernandez, HR152–154

Martin, HR149–150

Rebeck, HR151–152

Skaftfeld, HR155–157

Buildings and Mobile Homes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Bill reported, LA73

Opening remarks

Allan, LA72–73

Taillieu, LA73

Burke, Donald (Booth College)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Education criteria, SED119

Public presentation, SED119–120

Butler, Maurice (Town of Morden)

Police services, municipal

Boards, mandatory implementation, JU5–7

Budget responsibility, JU7

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Officer morale, effect on, JU6

Public presentation, JU5–6

Byfield, Link (Alberta Senators in Waiting)

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE131

Election process (Alberta), SE133–135

Public presentation, SE132–134

Representation, regional, SE135

C

Cable, Wade (Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd.)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA44

Enforcement policies, LA44

Public presentation, LA43–44

Caldwell, Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.

Senate reform, consultations

Representation, provincial, SE63

Term limits for senators, SE59

Canadian Museum for Human Rights. See Workers Compensation Board

Carlson, Liz (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Cross-cultural concerns, SED71

Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED71–72

Public presentation, SED71–72

Carstairs, Hon. Sharon (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

House deadlock solutions, SE172–173

Hybrid election options, SE171–172

Public presentation, SE168–170

Senate mandate and contributions, SE171

Casino development

Community policies

Cullen, CC19

Swan, CC19

Management responsiblity

Graydon, CC23–24

Swan, CC23

Video lottery terminal criteria

Graydon, CC20

Swan, CC20

Cellphone use, driving. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

Centre culturel franco-manitobaine Act

[Bill 32]

Bill reported, LA163–164

Chaput, Hon. Maria (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Conflict concerns, SE124–125

Party affiliations, SE125

Public communications, SE123–124

Public presentation, SE120–123

Retirement, mandatory age, SE125–126

Charlebois, Gerry (A1 Financing and Loans)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Written submission, LA110–111

Chartrand, David (Manitoba Métis Federation)

Métis nation, definition of, JU33–34

Police services, municipal

Boards, Aboriginal representation, JU27–28, JU29–32

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Public presentation, JU26–29

Winnipeg Police Services

Police board, member appointments, JU29

Chevrier, Pat (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Chiropractic services regulations, HR7–8

Public presentation, HR6–8

Child and Family Services. See also Child and Family Services–Auditor General's report (2006); specific agencies

Devolution process

Flette, SED125

Funding models

Billinkoff, PA155

Maguire, PA155

Information system errors

Billinkoff, PA154–155

Maguire, PA154

Ombudsman report status

Bellringer, PA157–158

Borotsik, PA157–158

Quality assurance programs

Billinkoff, PA154

Maguire, PA154

Child and Family Services–Auditor General's report (2006)

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA152

Billinkoff, PA152–153

Recommendation follow-up reviews

Bellringer, PA155–156

Borotsik, PA156

Maguire, PA155–156

Report passed, PA158

Chiropractic profession. See Regulated Health Professions Act

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.

Commissioner of Elections

Role clarification, LA11

Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Motion that the committee authorize the Chairperson to ask the Speaker to inform MLAs of reappointment prior to presentation of report in the House, LA2

Reappointment of William Norrie, LA1–2

Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability–Auditor General's report (2003)

Opening remarks, PA111

Stakeholder agreement termination, PA112

Enhanced driver's licences

Applicant identification requirements, CC93

Costs and revenue, CC88–89

Passport comparisons, 91–92

Program reassessment, CC95–96

First Nations gaming

Illegal gambling activities, investigations of, PA115

Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

[Bill 11]

Amendments

Clause 3(b)(iii), HR109

passed, HR109

Clause 4, HR109–110

passed, HR110

Opening remarks, HR109

Insurance industry

Catastrophic injury definitions, LA209

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC85–86

Driver and vehicle licencing operations implementation, CC98

Motorcycle registration rates, CC113–115

Premium rebates, CC98–99

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries)

[Bill 36]

Lifetime payment cap, LA212

Opening remarks, LA239–241

Métis nation, definition of, JU33

Points of order

P/O by Chomiak requesting member from Steinbach indicate the number of exhibits he will present, LA25

P/O by Chomiak stating that member from Steinbach is challenging witnesses, LA21

P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA15

Police services, municipal

Boards, mandatory implementation, JU4, JU7, JU9, JU12

Budget responsibility, JU7

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Amendments

Clause 68, JU41–42

Clause 87, JU43

Clause 106(1)(b), JU44–45

Clause 68

passed, JU42

Clause 87

passed, JU43

Clause 106(1)(b)

passed, JU45

Clause clarifications, JU38–40, JU44

Officer morale, effect on, JU6

Opening remarks, JU37

Police cadet regulations, JU21, JU36

Police commission implementation, JU7

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Amendments

Clause 129(3), HR120

passed, HR120

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA227

Video lottery terminals

Revenues, community benefit requirement, PA112–113

Site holders, regulation compliance, PA114

Site holders, statistics, PA115

Chubb-Kennedy, Anita (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE150

Aboriginal representation, SE151

Public presentation, SE149–151

Chudobiak, Peter (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE15

Chudzik, John (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Board governance representation, SED133–134

Profession title regulations, SED133

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED133

Public presentation, SED131–133

Civil Service Commission

Salary increases

Craig, HR158–159

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Bill reported, LA238

Cost of living allowance

Benoit, LA219–220

Borotsik, LA214

Boswlaugh, LA213–214

Hughes, LA226–227

Monk, LA221

Opening remarks

Borotsik, LA238

Wowchuk, LA238

Public presentations

Benoit, LA219–221

Bowslaugh, LA213–214

Hughes, LA226–227

Marshall, LA224–226

Monk, LA221–223

Prendergast, LA223–224

Clark, Enid (Manitoba Women's Institute)

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Inspector training and qualifications, LA153

Public presentation, LA152–153

Rural community events, impact on, LA152

Clarkson, John (Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Department)

Oil and Gas Legislation, Compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks, PA128

Tax and royalty guidelines, PA129–130

Clement, Gerald (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Chiropractic services regulations, HR74–75

Public presentation, HR73–75

College of Physicians and Surgeons

Advisory council memberships

Doerksen, HR13–15

Driedger, HR15

Gerrard, HR15

Stephanchew, HR22

Colleges Amendment and le Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface Amendment Act (College Degrees)

[Bill 24]

Bill reported, SED46–47

Collins, John K. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Constitutional challenges, SE181

Public presentation, SE180–182

Senate mandate and contributions, SE181–182

Commissioner of Elections

Role clarification

Balasko, LA11, LA16–17

Chomiak, LA11

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Audit process

Squire, SED83–84

Developer qualification criteria

Briese, SED77–78, SED84

Martin, SED77–78

Squire, SED84

Downtown development use (Winnipeg)

Grande, SED74

Martin, SED76–77

Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility

Alexander, SED80–81

Briese, SED78, SED80

Martin, SED78

Weiss, SED82

Opening remarks

Briese, SED138

Lemieux, SED137–138

Public presentations

Alexander, SED78–80

Grande, SED73–74

Martin, SED75–77

Squire, SED83–84

Weiss, SED81–82

Recommendations

Grande, SED74

Martin, SED76

School division risks

Alexander, SED79, SED81

Briese, SED74–75

Grande, SED74–75

Lamoureux, SED81

Martin, SED76–77

Written submission

Dobrowolski, SED142

Zone definitions

Alexander, SED79

Briese, SED74

Grande, SED74

Conawapa Generating Station

Project status and costs

Borotsik, CC169

Brennan, CC169

Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Motion that the committee authorize the Chairperson to ask the Speaker to inform MLAs of reappointment prior to presentation of report in the House

Chomiak, LA2

passed, LA2

Reappointment of William Norrie

Chomiak, LA1–2

Gerrard, LA2

Hawranik, LA2

Conservation Department. See also Environmental Livestock program

Staff vacancies

Cook, PA74–76

Stefanson, PA74, PA76

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Bill reported, LA108

Business competitiveness

Desorcy, LA95

Faurschou, LA95, LA97

Thompson, LA97

Williams, LA98–99

Client demographics

Desorcy, LA95

Johnson, LA103–104

Selinger, LA95, LA97

Silver, LA101–102

Thompson, LA97

Williams, LA98

Client loan alternatives

Desorcy, LA95–96

Pedersen, LA99–100

Selinger, LA95

Williams, LA99–100

Company documentation

Silver, LA102

Consultation reimbursements

Hacault, LA92–93

Financial literacy support levy

Hacault, LA92–93

Loan rates, regional differentials

Desorcy, LA95

Faurschou, LA93

Gerrard, LA95

Hacault, LA93

Thompson, LA97

Payment preauthorization

Silver, LA101–102

Public presentations

Desorcy, LA93–95

Hacault, LA91–92

Johnson, LA103–104

Silver, LA100–102

Thompson, LA96

Williams, LA97–99

Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations

Desorcy, LA94

Gerrard, LA93, LA99

Hacault, LA91–93

Thompson, LA96, LA104

Williams, LA98–99

Rollover and replacement loans

Silver, LA101

Written submissions

Charlebois, LA110–111

Keyes, LA111–112

Silver, LA112–115

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Brady Road landfill permit update

Cook, PA75

Stefanson, PA75

Class 1 landfills licensing requirements

Borotsik, PA77

Cook, PA77

Contaminated site monitoring

Briese, PA77

Cook, PA75–77

Jha, PA77

Stefanson, PA75–76

Government entities, site management

Cook, PA78

Howard, PA77–78

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA73

Cook, PA73–74

Recommendations, departmental responsibility

Bellringer, PA79

Borotsik, PA79

Howard, PA79

Stefanson, PA79

Risk and liabilities, legislation need

Bellringer, PA78–79

Lamoureux, PA78

Struthers, PA78

Cook, Donald (Conservation Department)

Conservation Department

Staff vacancies, PA74–76

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Brady Road landfill permit update, PA75

Class 1 landfills licensing requirements, PA77

Contaminated site monitoring, PA75–77

Government entities, site management, PA78

Opening remarks, PA73–74

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Agricultural sustainability consultations, PA71–72

Environmental management information systems utilization, PA69

Manure management strategy, PA66–68, PA68–69

Manure winter-spreading ban, PA65–66, PA68, PA70–72

Opening remarks, PA64–65

Technical review committees, PA69

Water quality management, PA67–68

Coombs, B. (Women and Political Issues)

Senate reform, consultations

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE207

Written submission, SE206–207

Coombs, Bonnie (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR4–5

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR5

Public presentation, HR4–5

Coombs, David (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE102, SE104

Campaign financing requirements, SE103

Public presentation, SE101–102

Senate mandate and contributions, SE103

Cooperatives Amendment Act

[Bill 22]

Bill reported, LA110

Public presentation

Schroeder, LA79

Tax-deferred co-operative shares

Faurschou, LA79–80

Schroeder, LA79–80

Corbeil, Loretta (Lung Association, Manitoba)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, SED23–24

Second-hand smoke, effect on children, SED23–24

Craig, Colin (Canadian Taxpayers Federation)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR158

Football stadium, property tax exemption, HR159–160

Public presentation, HR157–159

Civil Service Commission

Salary increases, HR158–159

Taxation

Education property tax credit, HR158

Crocker, Bert (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Cross-cultural concerns, SED85

Public presentation, SED84–85

Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report (2005)

Asset value assessment

Borotsik, PA199

Eliasson, PA199

Government endorsement of fund

Eliasson, PA200–201

Lamoureux, PA200–201

Income statements, net losses

Borotsik, PA198–199

Eliasson, PA198–199

Minister's knowledge, timeline of notification

Eliasson, PA202–203

Maguire, PA202–203

Opening remarks

Eliasson, PA1197–198

Province's appointment to board

Eliasson, PA199–200, PA202–203

Lamoureux, PA199–200

Maguire, PA202

Recommendations implementation

Bellringer, PA198

Borotsik, PA198

Shortfall funding

Eliasson, PA201

Maguire, PA201

Crookshanks, Laura (Western Canada Manitoba Liaison Group, MASW/MIRSW)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED143–144

Crowley, Bryan H. (Consider the Possibilities)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Written submission, SED48

Cullen, Cliff (Turtle Mountain) P.C.

Casino development

Community policies, CC19

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED38–39

Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED39

Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

[Bill 11]

Opening remarks, HR109

Horse racing industry

Report status, CC17–18

Standard-bred industry concerns, CC17–18

Keeyask Generating Station

First Nations communities flooding compensation, CC67

Project status and costs, CC66–69, CC168

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General, conflict of interest, CC165–166

Auditor General's report, CC165–167

Headquarters building costs and construction, CC65–66

Project audit reports availability, CC168–169

Wind energy development proposals, CC181–183

Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Public Utilities Board Amendment Act (Electricity Reliability)

[Bill 20]

Penalty enforcement, Cabinet authority, SED15–16

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

West-side location consultations, SED10

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC148

Video lottery terminals

Commission rates, CC16–17

Redistribution program policies, CC17

Workers Compensation Board

Funding ratio targets, CC143

Information technology security and staffing, CC142

Injured workers, appeal process, CC142–143

Labour sector, varying coverage rates, CC143

Rate regulator possiblities, CC144

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Project status and costs, CC167–168

Staffing turnover, CC167

D

Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability-Auditor General's report (2003)

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA110–111

Chomiak, PA111

Report passed, PA116

Stakeholder agreement termination

Chomiak, PA112

Graydon, PA111–112

Davidson, Chuck (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE204–205

Dawes, Susan (Provincial Judges' Asocciation of Manitoba)

Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009

Implementation timeline, LA250–252

Judge vacancy rates, LA254–255

Public presentation, LA247–251

Wage increases, public presentation, LA255–256

Wages, provincial comparisons, LA248–250

Dayson, Bill (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE110–111

Representation, regional, SE111

Delichte, Karyn (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Public presentation, SED99–101

Social workers, conduct audits, SED99–101, SED102

Delorme, Lee (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE22

Dental profession. See Regulated Health Professions Act

Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Amendments

Clause 6, subsection 5.1(2), AG29–30

passed, AG30

Confinement system concerns, AG15–16

Downer animals, definition of, AG20

Hog industry, public information access, AG8

Transport of animals, incurred injuries, AG12

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG5

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED35–36, SED41–43

Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED36–37, SED43

Points of order

P/O by Derkach asking member from Fort Whyte be recognized before rise of committee, LA27

P/O by Derkach asking to extend time for questions, AG13

P/O by Derkach disagreeing with statement that member from River East was being negative, SED140

P/O by Howard requesting clarification if question would be better suited to Estimates, PA30

P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA15

Senate reform, consultations

Election jurisdiction, SE98

Party affiliations, SE101

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE101, SE108

Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE106–107

Senate mandate and contributions, SE103

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Committee information packages availability, SR5–6

Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform

Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3–4

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED97, SED107, SED109, SED116

Board governance representation, SED114

Students, consultations with, SED111

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations

referred to steering committee (Derkach), PA123

Desorcy, Gloria (Manitoba Branch of the Consumers' Association of Canada)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Business competitiveness, LA95

Client demographics, LA95

Client loan alternatives, LA95–96

Loan rates, regional differentials, LA95

Public presentation, LA93–95

Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA94

Dewar, Greg (Selkirk) N.D.P.

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Manure winter-spreading ban, PA70–71

Senate reform, consultations

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE42

Representation, regional, SE3, SE29

Retirement, mandatory age, SE6, SE19

Term limits for senators, SE27

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform

Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3

Dobbie, Dorothy (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE175–178

Senate mandate and contributions, SE179

Dobrowolski, Doug (Association of Manitoba Municipalities)

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Written submission, SED142

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Written submission, LA74–75

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA217–219

Election finance statement filing deadline, LA218

Public presentation, LA217–219

Dobson, Ross (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE202–203

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

Elections Manitoba office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA4–6

Chief Electoral Officer, recommendations implementation, LA5

Electoral Boundaries Commission, LA5–6

Points of order

P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA15–16

Doerksen, Kathy (College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba)

College of Physicians and Surgeons

Advisory council memberships, HR13–15

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Nursing profession concerns, HR13

Public presentation, HR13–14

Dolyniuk, Bob (Manitoba Trucking Association)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, SED19–20

Trucking industry regulation harmonization, SED19–21

Dovyak, Jeff (Amateur Radio Emergency Service)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED22–23

Public presentation, SED21–22

Doyle, John (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Labour Mobility Act

[Bill 21]

Public presentation, LA30–32

Red Seal Program standard viability, LA31–33

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Air ambulance services (Northern Manitoba), PA25

Air ambulance services personnel, PA22–23

Ambulance service providers, PA21–23

Emergency Medical Services expenditure increase, PA20

Emergency Services Medical Advisory Commitee meeting frequency, PA21

College of Physicians and Surgeons

Advisory council memberships, HR15

Health and Healthy Living Department

Annual business plans, PA95

Departmental responsibilities, PA96–97

Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee

Meeting frequency, PA35–36

Pharmacare program

Auditor General's report (2006)

Annual report effectiveness, PA39

Drug information systems, PA38

Evaluation framework report, PA35

Formulary updates, generic drugs, PA36–37

Pharmacare cost escalations, PA35

Recommendations implementation, PA34

Utilization management agreements, PA37–38

Auditor General's report (2008)

Deductibles, income level brackets, PA31

Formulary updates, generic drugs, PA31

Monthly deductible payments, PA34

Patient medication management strategy, PA27

Pharmacy claim analysis and audits, PA27

Professional fee compliance, PA30

Public communication strategy, PA26–27

Pharmacy profession

Member regulation divisiveness, HR38

Regional health authorities

Accountability process, PA96

Annual report expectations, PA94–95, PA97–98

Authority concerns and communications, PA99, PA100–101

Board member criteria and orientation process, PA98–99

Funding inequalities, PA101

Relationship with Health department, PA100

Shared authority clarification, PA97

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Amendments

Clause 104(2), HR117

passed, HR117

Clause 129(2), HR119

passed, HR119

Clause 189(2)(3), HR122

passed, HR122

Clause 189(2)(b)(c), HR121

passed, HR121

Nursing profession, addiction issues, HR43–44

Opening remarks, HR112–113

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR23–24

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR49, HR51–52, HR94

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR6, HR24, HR26, HR29, HR32, HR40, HR90

Driver's licences

Client name regulations

Borotsik, CC103–104

McLaren, CC104

Revocation for medical reasons

Faurschou, CC109

McLaren, CC109

Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Commercial forestry exclusion

Hawranik, LA71

Perchuk, LA43

Reder, LA65

Struthers, LA71–72

Dziewit, Darlene (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE141–142, SE144–145

Ballot process, SE143

Campaign financing requirements, SE145, SE146

Gender parity concerns, SE145

Independent candidates, SE143

Public presentation, SE141–142

Representation, proportional, SE142–143

Term limits for senators, SE145–146

E

Eadie, Jae (Private Citizen)

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA234–235

Consultations, LA233–234

Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA233

Election finance statement filing deadline, LA233–234

Public presentation, LA232–234

Union donation prohibition, LA232

Senate reform, consultations

Election dates, SE163–165

Election process (Australia), SE161–162

Public presentation, SE160–163

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE163

Retirement, mandatory age, SE164

Eamer, Bill (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR77

Public presentation, HR76–77

East, Greg (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE222

Costs of Senate, SE221–222

Public opinion, SE220–221

Public presentation, SE220–222

Retirement, mandatory age, SE222

Senate mandate and contributions, SE221

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Amendments

Clause 1.1

Struthers, LA190

passed, LA190

Clause 2.2

Struthers, LA190

passed, LA190

Bill reported, LA191

Caribou population, effect on

Balfour, LA127, LA129

Gerrard, LA128

Co-decision authority

Anderson, LA145

Andrews, LA177–179, LA178–179

Gerrard, LA145, LA179, LA185

Harper, LA175

Okimaw, LA184–185

Rowat, LA179

Development concerns

Fontaine, LA133, LA135–136

Gerrard, LA135

Existing licence and permit reviews

Anderson, LA143–144

Andrews, LA178

Stefanson, LA144

First Nations communities, benefits

Andrews, LA179

Rowat, LA179

First Nations consultations

Andrews, LA177–179, LA180

Balfour, LA127–128

Fontaine, LA134–135, LA135

Gerrard, LA125, LA175–176

Granskou, LA146

Harper, LA174–177

Okimaw, LA182

Rabliauskas, LA123–125

Raven, LA131, LA132

Rowat, LA176, LA179

Stefanson, LA128, LA131, LA134, LA140

Struthers, LA124, LA132, LA135, LA177

Thiessen, LA140

Whelan Enns, LA136–137

Interpretive centre, need for

Gerrard, LA131

Raven, LA130–132

Land-use planning and funding

Andrews, LA178, LA181

Gerrard, LA181

Reder, LA148

Norway House Cree Nation opposition

Balfour, LA126

Opening remarks

Struthers, LA188–189

Proposed amendments

Anderson, LA141–142

Public presentations

Anderson, LA141–144, LA181–182

Andrews, LA177–178, LA180

Balfour, LA125–127

Fontaine, LA132–134

Granskou, LA146–147

Harper, LA174–175

Okimaw, LA182–184

Rabliauskas, LA122–124

Raven, LA129–131

Reder, LA147–148

Thiessen, LA139

Voora, LA185–187

Whelan Enns, LA136–137, LA188

Resource management

Whelan Enns, LA137

Special protected areas, definition and creation

Anderson, LA145

Andrews, LA177

Gerrard, LA138, LA140

Stefanson, LA138

Struthers, LA144–145

Thiessen, LA139–140

Whelan Enns, LA138–139

Treaty rights, effect on

Anderson, LA142–143

Andrews, LA178

Harper, LA175

Okimaw, LA183–184

Struthers, LA184

Economy

Government response to downturn

Rebeck, HR151–152

Skaftfeld, HR155–156

Edmond, Judy (Manitoba Teachers' Society)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR160

Public presentation, HR160–161

School divisions

Funding increase, HR161

Eichler, Ralph (Lakeside) P.C.

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG19

Auction marts, reporting of neglect, AG13

Inspectors, need for increase, AG3

Opening remarks, AG28–29

Puppy mill investigations and fines, AG16

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Manure management strategy, PA68

Manure winter-spreading ban, PA68

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Amendments

Clause 20(1), LA166

passed, LA166

Consultations, LA121

Milk truck hygiene regulations and costs, LA156–157

Opening remarks, LA164

Rural community events, impact on, LA154

Safety-net programs, LA151

Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act

[Bill 217]

Opening remarks, SED62

Senate reform, consultations

Representation, proportional, SE153

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Committee information packages availability, SR5–6

Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform, SR2

Amendment that Russell, Steinbach and Morden be included in list of locations, SR4

Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR8, SR14

Eidse, Joy (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED111–112

Public presentation, SED109–111

Students, consultations with, SED111

Election campaign financing. See Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

Elections (1999)

Campaign returns investigation

Balasko, LA23–25

Goertzen, LA6–7, LA23–25

Forensic auditor concerns

Balasko, LA12–14

Goertzen, LA12–14

Forensic auditor dismissal

Balasko, LA17–18

Goertzen, LA17–18

Investigation protocol

Balasko, LA10–11, LA17

Goertzen, LA10–11

Elections (2003)

Election investigations, impact of previous

Balasko, LA26

Goertzen, LA26

Elections commissioner. See Commissioner of Elections

Elections Manitoba office

Annual report, December 31, 2003, LA4

Annual report, December 31, 2004, LA4

Annual report, December 31, 2005, LA4

Annual report, December 31, 2006, LA4

Annual report, December 31, 2007, LA4

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Balasko, LA7–10

Doer, LA4–6

Goertzen, LA6–7

Chief Electoral Officer, recommendations implementation

Balasko, LA9

Doer, LA5

Electoral Boundaries Commission

Doer, LA5–6

Enumeration policies

Balasko, LA19

Swan, LA18–19

Monin inquiry recommendations

Balasko, LA22–23

Lamoureux, LA22–23

Political party campaign return rebates

Balasko, LA18–21

Goertzen, LA18–21

Political pressure incidents

Balasko, LA10

Goertzen, LA10

School-based programs

Balasko, LA9

Voter turnouts

Balasko, LA7–8

Eliasson, Hugh (Competitiveness, Training and Trade Department)

Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report (2005)

Asset value assessment, PA199

Government endorsement of fund, PA200–201

Income statements, net losses, PA198–199

Minister's knowledge, timeline of notification, PA202–203

Opening remarks, PA1197–198

Province's appointment to board, PA199–200, PA202–203

Shortfall funding, PA201

Manitoba Promotion Council

Operating budget, PA133–134

Province of Manitoba, Image Campaign for–Auditor General's report (2007)

Opening remarks, PA131–132

Start Living website contract tender, PA133

Spirited Energy campaign

Effectiveness, PA132–133, PA135

Invoice discrepancies, PA134

Logo redesign costs, PA135–136

Media-buy budget, PA136

Promotional item inventory, PA134–135

Emergency Medical Services. See Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Emergency Services Medical Advisory Committee. See Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Administrative payments

Billinkoff, PA142–143, PA147–148

Borotsik, PA142

Howard, PA147

Case file reviews

Billinkoff, PA144–145

Lamoureux, PA144–145

Caseload statistics

Billinkoff, PA143, PA146

Borotsik, PA143

Maguire, PA146

Client eligibility reviews and documentation

Bellringer, PA148

Billinkoff, PA142, PA145, PA146, PA148–149

Borotsik, PA142

Maguire, PA145, PA146

Stefanson, PA148–149

Fraud offences, penalties

Billinkoff, PA151

Borotsik, PA150–151

Housing costs, regional differences

Billinkoff, PA142

Borotsik, PA142

Investigator staffing

Billinkoff, PA151

Maguire, PA151

Job training, program availability

Billinkoff, PA150

Wowchuk, PA150

Medical review panels

Billinkoff, PA143–144

Lamoureux, PA143–144

Rate setting

Billinkoff, PA141, PA150

Borotsik, PA141

Wowchuk, PA150

Recommendations implementation

Billinkoff, PA151

Borotsik, PA151

SAMIN information system improvements

Billinkoff, PA145–146

Maguire, PA145

Single parents, programs for

Billinkoff, PA150

Wowchuk, PA150

Staffing

Billinkoff, PA145–146

Maguire, PA145–146

Employment and Income Assistance Program–Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA139–140

Billinkoff, PA140–141

Report passed, PA151

Enhanced driver's licences

Applicant identification requirements

Borotsik, CC93–94

Chomiak, CC93

Graydon, CC93

McLaren, CC93–94, CC97

Costs and revenue

Chomiak, CC88–89

Graydon, CC86–90

McLaren, CC86–90

Passport comparisons

Chomiak, 91–92

Graydon, 91–92

Program reassessment

Borotsik, CC94–95

Chomiak, CC95–96

Graydon, CC90–91

McLaren, CC90–91, CC95

Security concerns

Graydon, CC91

McLaren, CC91

Enns, Chris (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Board governance representation, SED105

Profession title regulations, SED104–105

Public presentation, SED104–105

Social worker registration qualifications, SED105

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Agricultural sustainability consultations

Cook, PA71–72

Lamoureux, PA71

Maguire, PA72

Environmental management information systems utilization

Cook, PA69

Maguire, PA69–70

Struthers, PA70

Manure management strategy

Cook, PA66–68, PA68–69

Eichler, PA68

Howard, PA68–69

Stefanson, PA66–67

Manure winter-spreading ban

Bellringer, PA66

Cook, PA65–66, PA68, PA70–72

Dewar, PA70–71

Eichler, PA68

Lamoureux, PA71

Maguire, PA72

Stefanson, PA65

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA63–64

Cook, PA64–65

Report passed, PA72

Technical review committees

Cook, PA69

Maguire, PA69

Water quality management

Braun, PA67

Cook, PA67–68

Environment Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Agricultural operations exemptions

Koroluk, SED12–13

Maguire, SED13

Struthers, SED12–13

Bill reported, SED47

Cabinet review procedures

Whelan Enns, SED10

Developer alteration definitions

Whelan Enns, SED9–10

Independent hearing processes, need for

Koroluk, SED11

Licencing, public registry availability

Whelan Enns, SED9

Proposals, public notification

Koroluk, SED11

Public presentations

Bruce, SED5–7

Koroluk, SED11–12

Whelan Enns, SED8–10

Water drainage measurements

Bruce, SED5–7

Maguire, SED7

Struthers, SED7

Wetland losses

Bruce, SED6, SED8

Lamoureux, SED7–8

Evans, Ron (Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs)

Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act

[Bill 31]

East-side road development responsibility, LA198–200

Public presentation, LA198–199

F

Family Services and Housing Department. See also Employment and Income Assistance Program

Housing organizations, monitoring of

Billinkoff, PA163–164

Martindale, PA163

Farthing, Gerald (Education, Citizenship and Youth Department)

School divisions

Surplus lands, PA190

Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report (2007)

Investigation of individuals, PA192–193

Land acquisitions, board notifications, PA192

Land development, purchase price, PA189, PA193–197

Land valuation, PA190

Opening remarks, PA187–189

Recommendations implementation, PA189

Report anomaly investigations, PA189, PA191

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

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Business competitiveness, LA95, LA97

Loan rates, regional differentials, LA93

Cooperatives Amendment Act

[Bill 22]

Tax-deferred co-operative shares, LA79–80

Driver's licences

Revocation for medical reasons, CC109

Grandparents' Day Act

[Bill 228]

Opening remarks, SED1–2

Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009

Judge vacancy rates, LA254

Senior judge program, LA260

Manitoba Hydro

East-west power grid, project status, CC80

First Nations agreements, CC80

Natural gas prices, provincial comparisons, CC79

TransCanada Pipeline conversion project, CC79–80

Water levels (Lake Manitoba ), CC78–79

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Driver testing, provincial comparisons, CC108–109

Facility leases, CC110

Jurisdictional coverage, CC109

Métis nation, definition of, JU32

Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act

[Bill 19]

Consultations with stakeholders, LA81–82

Ethics review process, LA82

Not-For-Profit Organizations, Enhancing Board Governance–Auditor General's report (2005)

Volunteer boards, government support, PA107–108

Points of order

P/O by Faurschou stating that remarks should be consistent as to nature of committee, SR2

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

Consultations, LA84

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE20–21, SE90, SE98, SE102, SE106, SE138, SE143

Campaign financing requirements, SE30

Committee processes, SE42

Election dates, SE30, SE215

Election nominees, selection process, SE67

Party affiliations, SE47

Provincial senate, viability of, SE70

Representation, proportional, SE86, SE143

Representation, provincial, SE54, SE63

Representation, regional, SE108, SE111, SE135, SE217–219

Representation, vote, SE20

Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE128–129

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Committee information packages availability, SR5–6

Workers Compensation Board

Holistic medicine use, approval, CC134–135

Permanent partial disabilities, annuity indexing, CC133–134

Fernandez, Lynne (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR153

Public presentation, HR152–154

Taxation

Personal income tax reductions, HR154

First Nations gaming. See also Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability–Auditor General's report (2003)

Illegal gambling activities, investigations of

Chomiak, PA115

Graydon, PA114–115

Flette, Elsie (First Nations of Southern Manitoba Child and Family Services Authority)

Child and Family Services

Devolution process, SED125

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED126–127

Board governance representation, SED127–128

Legislative departmental responsibility, SED127

Public presentation, SED125–127

Fontaine, Donovan (Sagkeeng First Nation)

All-weather roads

Lake Winnipeg east-side, LA133

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Development concerns, LA133, LA135–136

First Nations consultations, LA134–135, LA135

Public presentation, LA132–134

Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act

[Bill 31]

East-side road development responsibility, LA200–201

Public presentation, LA200–201

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

West-side location consultations, LA133

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Agriculture department priorities

Koroluk, LA119–121

Shambrock, LA159

Wishart, LA149

Amendments

Clause 10(2)

Goertzen, LA164

Wowchuk, LA164

passed, LA164

Clause 15(3)

Goertzen, LA165

Wowchuk, LA165

passed, LA165

Clause 20(1)

Eichler, LA166

Wowchuk, LA166

passed, LA166

Bill reported, LA167

Consultations

Eichler, LA122

Koroluk, LA121–122

Shambrock, LA160

Dairy Act legislation, overlap of

Goertzen, LA151

Wiens, LA155

Wishart, LA150–151

Farm definitition clarification

Lamoureux, LA152

Wishart, LA152

Food producers legal protection

Wishart, LA150

Inspector training and qualifications

Clark, LA153

Koroluk, LA120

Shambrock, LA159

Wowchuk, LA154

Milk truck hygiene regulations and costs

Eichler, LA156–157

Goertzen, LA157

Wiens, LA155–157

Opening remarks

Eichler, LA164

Wowchuk, LA164

Penalty enforcement

Wishart, LA150–151

Wowchuk, LA151

Processing plant regulations

Koroluk, LA120

Public presentations

Clark, LA152–153

Koroluk, LA119–122

Shambrock, LA158–160

Wiens, LA154–156

Wishart, LA148–151

Rural community events, impact on

Clark, LA152

Eichler, LA154

Wowchuk, LA153–154

Safety-net programs

Eichler, LA151

Wishart, LA151

Siezed goods responsibility

Wishart, LA150

System costs

Wishart, LA149

Withdrawal request

Koroluk, LA122

Written submissions

McAlpine, LA168–170

Pryzner, LA170171

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Bill reported, LA72

Commercial timber cutting definition

Whelan Enns, LA57

Consultations

Cable, LA44

Granskou, LA56

Hovorka, LA52

Hunt, LA45–46

Kurian, LA47

Kurian, R, LA50

Pelletier, LA61

Perchuk, LA43

Reder, LA66

Spicer, LA54

Stefanson, LA43–45, LA47, LA50, LA52, LA54, LA56, LA59, LA61, LA66

Thiessen, LA63–64

Whelan Enns, LA58–59

Economic impact

Hunt, LA45

Kurian, R, LA49

Pedersen, LA47

Pelletier, LA60–61

Perchuk, LA43

Spicer, LA53

Stefanson, LA45

Enforcement policies

Cable, LA44

Hunt, LA45–46

McCuaig, LA62

Struthers, LA44, LA46

Forestry responsibility

Spicer, LA53

Struthers, LA54

Land-use categorization

Struthers, LA59–60

Whelan Enns, LA59–60

Mining permissions

Whelan Enns, LA57

Municipal roads, effect on

Spicer, LA53

Opening remarks

Stefanson, LA68–69

Struthers, LA67–68

Provincial park logging ban

Granskou, LA55–56

Hovorka, LA51–53

Kurian, LA46–47

Kurian, R, LA49–50

Lamoureux, LA52, LA54, LA56, LA64, LA70

Pelletier, LA61

Perchuk, LA42

Reder, LA64–65

Spicer, LA53–54

Struthers, LA59, LA70–71

Thiessen, LA63

Whelan Enns, LA59–60

Public presentations

Cable, LA43–44

Granskou, LA54–55

Hovorka, LA51–52

Hunt, LA44–45

Kurian, G, LA46–47

Kurian, R, LA48–50

McCuaig, LA62

Pelletier, LA60–61

Perchuk, LA42–43

Reder, LA64–66

Spicer, LA53–54

Thiessen, LA62–64

Whelan Enns, LA57–59

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, LA74–75

Heide, LA74

Forrest, Alex (United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg)

Workers Compensation Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Firefighter coverage, LA37–39

Public presentation, LA37–38

Forrest, Michelle (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Francophone representation, SE44, SE47

Public presentation, SE44–46

Representation, proportional, SE46–47

Representation, regional, SE47

Francois, Twyla (Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Food Animals)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Complaint investigation process, AG21

Euthanasia methods, AG22–23

Provincial comparisons (Ontario), AG22

Public presentation, AG21–22

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG21–23

Frankel, Harvy (Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Public presentation, SED85–86

Social worker registration qualifications, SED85–86

Fraser, George (Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Massage therapy profession concerns, HR18–20

Public presentation, HR18–20

Fraser, George (Private Citizen)

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA235–236

Independent reviews, LA235–236

Public presentation, LA235–236

Friesen, Neta (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED130

Public presentation, SED128–130

Written submission, SED144

G

Gaming Control Amendment Act

[Bill 27]

Bill reported, LA161–162

Garlich, Carolyn (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE8

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.

Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report (2006)

Board composition changes, PA168

Replacement reserve fund expenditures, PA167

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG12, AG15

Euthanasia methods, AG23

College of Physicians and Surgeons

Advisory council memberships, HR15

Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Reappointment of William Norrie, LA2

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Loan rates, regional differentials, LA95

Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA93, LA99

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Caribou population, effect on, LA128

Co-decision authority, LA145, LA179, LA185

Development concerns, LA135

First Nations consultations, LA125, LA175–176

Interpretive centre, need for, LA131

Land-use planning and funding, LA181

Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA138, LA140

Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act

[Bill 31]

East-side road development responsibility, LA199, LA201

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Rental income formula, PA166–167

Whistle-blower protection, PA168

Manitoba Hydro

Generating station concerns (Winnipeg River), CC177–178

Information technology operation concerns, CC176

Mismanagement allegations, contractor dismissal, CC176

Revenue and expenditure estimates, CC176

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Completion timeline risk concerns, CC177–178

Underwater location, CC178

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Claim increases, CC115

Motorcycle registration rates, CC114

Vehicle registration premiums, provincial comparisons, CC114–115

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage project

Ecosystem valuation studies, LA187

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Advisory council representation, HR88

Amendments

Clause 104(2), HR117

passed, HR117

Clause 189(2)(3), HR122

passed, HR122

Chiropractic services regulations, HR75

Dental profession concerns, HR18

Inquiry panel, physican name publications, HR12

Nursing profession, addiction issues, HR43

Patient complaint process, HR107

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR29

Pharmacy licensing separation, HR79

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR26, HR34–35, HR55

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

No-pet clauses, effect on seniors, LA89

Tenant deposit options for pets, LA86–87

Gibson, Murray (Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Written submission, SED48–50

Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) P.C.

Elections (1999)

Campaign returns investigation, LA6–7, LA23–25

Forensic auditor concerns, LA12–14

Forensic auditor dismissal, LA17–18

Investigation protocol, LA10–11

Elections (2003)

Election investigations, impact of previous, LA26

Elections Manitoba office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA6–7

Political party campaign return rebates, LA18–21

Political pressure incidents, LA10

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Amendments

Clause 10(2), LA164

passed, LA164

Clause 15(3), LA165

passed, LA165

Dairy Act legislation, overlap of, LA151

Milk truck hygiene regulations and costs, LA157

Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009

Cameras in courtrooms, LA257–258, LA260

Implementation timeline, LA251

Opening remarks, LA 257–259

Senior judge program, LA260

Wage increases, public presentation, LA255

Points of order

P/O by Chomiak requesting member from Steinbach indicate the number of exhibits he will present, LA25

P/O by Chomiak stating that member from Steinbach is challenging witnesses, LA21

Police services, municipal

Aboriginal and Métis officer statistics, JU31–32

Boards

Mandatory implementation, JU3–4

Smaller communities, JU20, JU24–25

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Amendments

Clause 68, JU41–42

passed, JU42

Clause clarifications, JU39–40, JU43–44

Officer morale, effect on, JU6

Opening remarks, JU37–38

Police commission implementation, JU9

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR13

Amendment that meeting of the committee be scheduled for Thompson no later than May 9, 2009, SR9

Winnipeg Police Services

Non-criminal complaints against officers, JU15–16

Grande, Stefano (Downtown BIZ)

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Downtown development use (Winnipeg), SED74

Public presentation, SED73–74

Recommendations, SED74

School division risks, SED74–75

Zone definitions, SED74

Grandparents' Day Act

[Bill 228]

Bill reported, SED1

Opening remarks

Braun, SED1

Faurschou, SED1–2

Lamoureux, SED2

Granskou, Mary (Canadian Boreal Initiative)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

First Nations consultations, LA146

Public presentation, LA146–147

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA56

Provincial park logging ban, LA55–56

Public presentation, LA54–55

Grant, Buzz (Mortgage Logic)

Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act

[Bill 19]

Consultations with stakeholders, LA80–82

Public presentation, LA80

Gray, John E. (Canadian Medical Protective Association)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Written submission, HR129–132

Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) P.C.

Casino development

Management responsiblity, CC23–24

Video lottery terminal criteria, CC20

Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability-Auditor General's report (2003)

Stakeholder agreement termination, PA111–112

Enhanced driver's licences

Applicant identification requirements, CC93

Costs and revenue, CC86–90

Passport comparisons, 91–92

Program reassessment, CC90–91

Security concerns, CC91

First Nations gaming

Illegal gambling activities, investigations of, PA114–115

La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA55–57

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General, conflict of interest, CC178–179

Information technology operation concerns, CC179

Wind energy development proposals, CC180–181

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Advertising budget, CC37

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC36

Changemakers advertising agency, use of, CC38

Consulting contract costs, CC36–37

Public education budget allotment, CC37–39

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC5

Compulsive gambling programs, CC20–22

Promotional expenditures, CC22–23

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC86

Driver and vehicle licencing operations implementation, CC96–98, CC100, CC113

Motorcycle registration rates, CC113

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries)

[Bill 36]

Opening remarks, LA241

Vehicle conversion costs, LA212

Municipal Board

Municipal assets and debentures approval, PA57

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA219

Consultations, LA235

Opening remarks, LA239

Police services, municipal

Boards, Aboriginal representation, JU29

Budget responsibility, JU7, JU16

Contract services (Plum Coulee), JU4

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Police commission implementation, JU9

Video lottery terminals

Redistribution program policies, CC6–7

Revenues, community benefit requirement, PA112–113

Site holder statistics, CC5, CC20, CC29–30

Winnipeg Police Services

Police board, member appointments, JU29

Griffin, Cherise (Private Citizen)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries)

[Bill 36]

Appeal process, LA211, LA213

Child-care benefits for disabled parents, LA211

Family counselling benefits, LA211

Lifetime payment cap, LA210

Public presentation, LA210–211

Vehicle conversion costs, LA212

Grove, Dean (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Party affiliations, SE226

Term limits for senators, SE226

Written submission, SE225–227

Guide dogs. See Service Animals Protection Act

H

Hacault, Antoine (Cash Store Financial)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Consultation reimbursements, LA92–93

Financial literacy support levy, LA92–93

Loan rates, regional differentials, LA93

Public presentation, LA91–92

Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA91–93

Hardy, Sandra (Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Department)

Not-For-Profit Organizations, Enhancing Board Governance–Auditor General's report (2005)

Common application forms update, PA108

Opening remarks, PA107

Volunteer boards, government support, PA108

Harochaw, Greg (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR73

Public presentation, HR71–73

Harper, David (Garden Hill First Nation)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Co-decision authority, LA175

First Nations consultations, LA174–177

Public presentation, LA174–175

Treaty rights, effect on, LA175

Harris, Daryl (Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals)

Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act

[Bill 19]

Consultations with stakeholders, LA82

Ethics review process, LA82

Membership credentials, LA83

Public presentation, LA81–82

Hart, Michael (Aboriginal Social Workers' Society in Manitoba)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED95–96, SED97–98

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED98

Public presentation, SED94–97

Harwood-Jones, Troy (Manitoba International Pharmacists Association)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Internet pharmacies regulations, HR29–32

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR31

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR32

Public presentation, HR29–31

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

Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Reappointment of William Norrie, LA2

Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Commercial forestry exclusion, LA71

Hay, Derek (Radio Amateurs of Canada)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED17–19

Consultations, SED19

Public presentation, SED16–18

Head, Brian (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacy licensing separation, HR80

Public presentation, HR77–79

Health and Healthy Living Department

Annual business plans

Driedger, PA95

Wilgosh, PA95

Departmental responsibilities

Driedger, PA96–97

Wilgosh, PA96–97

Hechter, Frank (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Hybrid election options, SE157

Independent council candidate selection, SE156–157

Public presentation, SE154–156

Heide, Matthew (Camp Koinonia)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Written submission, LA74

Hershberg, Sherril (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Board governance representation, SED103–104

Education criteria, SED103

Public presentation, SED102–103

Social worker registration qualifications, SED103

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amateur radio operation exemptions

Ashton, SED22

Bawden, SED25–26

Dovyak, SED22–23

Hay, SED17–19

Lamoureux, SED23, SED26

Maguire, SED19, SED25–26

Amendments

Clause 3

Irvin-Ross, SED43

passed, SED45

Bill reported, SED 47

Consultations

Hay, SED19

Lamoureux, SED19

Opening remarks

Irving-Ross, SED31–32

Maguire, SED32–33

Public presentations

Basso, SED28–29

Bawden, SED25

Corbeil, SED23–24

Dolyniuk, SED19–20

Dovyak, SED21–22

Hay, SED16–18

Walding, SED30

Wilson, SED27

School buses, radio communication exemptions

Basso, SED28–29

Cullen, SED38–39

Derkach, SED35–36, SED41–43

Irvin-Ross, SED34–36, SED42–43

Lamoureux, SED34

Maguire, SED29

Second-hand smoke, effect on children

Corbeil, SED23–24

Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations

Cullen, SED39

Derkach, SED36–37, SED43

Irvin-Ross, SED33, SED37–39, SED43–45

Lamoureux, SED33, SED44–45

Maguire, SED44–45

Taxi industry, consultations and effect on

Irvin-Ross, SED28, SED34–35

Lamoureux, SED27, SED33–35

Maguire, SED27–28, SED30–31

Walding, SED30–31

Wilson, SED27–28

Trucking industry regulation harmonization

Dolyniuk, SED19–21

Irvin-Ross, SED40

Maguire, SED20–21, SED40

Written submissions

Crowley, SED48

Gibson, SED48–50

Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

[Bill 11]

Amendments

Clause 3(b)(iii)

Chomiak, HR109

passed, HR109

Clause 4

Chomiak, HR109–110

passed, HR110

Bill reported, HR111

Opening remarks

Chomiak, HR109

Cullen, HR109

Hodgins, Winston (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation)

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Compulsive gambling programs, CC21–22

Debt repayment, CC15

Employee pension plans, CC15

Employee union statistics, CC13

Employee volunteer time policies, CC15–16

Food and beverage providers, casinos, CC13–14

Infoplace kiosk closures, CC9

Performance indicator surveys, CC12, CC29

Promotional expenditures, CC22–23

Revenue targets, CC10–11

MLC Holdings Inc.

Capital assets, CC14–15

Responsible Gaming program

Budget allocation, CC11

Video lottery terminal features, CC12–13

Video lottery terminals

Commission rates, CC16–17

Redistribution program policies, CC6, CC17

Site holder statistics, CC5–6, CC8–9, CC20, CC29–30

Holgate, Verna (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Advisory council representation, HR87–88

Public presentation, HR87–88

Honcharik, Nicholas (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR58

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR58

Public presentation, HR57–59

Horse racing industry

Report status

Cullen, CC17–18

Swan, CC17–18

Standard-bred industry concerns

Cullen, CC17–18

Swan, CC18

Hovorka, Marvin (J. Horvoka and Sons Ltd.)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA52

Provincial park logging ban, LA51–53

Public presentation, LA51–52

Howard, Jennifer (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Government entities, site management, PA77–78

Recommendations, departmental responsibility, PA79

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Administrative payments, PA147

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Manure management strategy, PA68–69

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Information technology system updates, PA84

Not-For-Profit Organizations, Enhancing Board Governance–Auditor General's report (2005)

Common application forms update, PA108

Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report (2008)

Monthly deductible payments, PA29

Points of order

P/O by Howard requesting clarification if question would be better suited to Estimates, PA30

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2008)

Office risk management and independence, PA7–8

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE151

Campaign financing requirements, SE146

Election process (Alberta), SE131–132

Independent candidates, SE142–143

Party affiliations, SE92

Representation, proportional, SE70

Representation, provincial, SE55

Representation, regional, SE105, SE119, SE174

Senate mandate and contributions, SE178–179

Term limits for senators, SE61, SE85

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Committee information packages availability, SR5

Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform

Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3

Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR14

Amendment that meeting of the committee be scheduled for Thompson no later than May 9, 2009, SR10–12

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Recommendations implementation report, PA120–121

Hrushovetz, Semeon (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE79

Hudson, Gordon (Private Citizen)

Workers Compensation Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Public presentation, LA40–41

Workers Compensation Board

Claimant concerns and payment denials, LA

Hughes, Wayne (Private Citizen)

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Cost of living allowance, LA226–227

Public presentation, LA226–227

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA227–228

Hunt, Doug (Tolko Industries Ltd.)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA45–46

Economic impact, LA45

Enforcement policies, LA45–46

Public presentation, LA44–45

Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act

[Bill 217]

Amendments

Clause 2

Nevakshonoff, SED63

passed, SED63

Bill reported, SED63

Opening remarks

Eichler, SED62

Nevakshonoff, SED62–63

Public presentation

Wishart, SED55–57

I

Infant Loss Awareness Day. See Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act

Insurance industry

Catastrophic injury definitions

Chomiak, LA209

Stevens, LA209

Intergovernmental Affairs Department

Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation

Ashton, PA49–50

Borotsik, PA52–53

Lamoureux, PA48

McFadyen, L, PA48, PA52–53

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

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amendments

Clause 3, SED43

passed, SED45

Opening remarks, SED31–32

School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED34–36, SED42–43

Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED33, SED37–39, SED43–45

Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED28, SED34–35

Trucking industry regulation harmonization, SED40

J

Jackson, Deryk (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE62

Public presentation, SE59

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE60–61

Representation, constitutional requirements, SE60

Representation, provincial, SE63–64

Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE62–63

Term limits for senators, SE60–61

Jennissen, Gerard (Flin Flon) N.D.P.

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE5, SE219, SE224

Campaign financing requirements, SE5

Election process, SE3

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform

Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3

Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR8–9, SR11

Jha, Bidhu (Radisson) N.D.P.

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Contaminated site monitoring, PA77

Manitoba Hydro

Capital assets valuation, CC70–71

Johnson, Colleen (Private Citizen)

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act

[Bill 226]

Miscarriage and child loss, personal stories, SED60–61

Public presentation, SED60–61

Johnson, Laurie (New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Client demographics, LA103–104

Public presentation, LA103–104

Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009, LA247

Cameras in courtrooms

Goertzen, LA257–258, LA260

Wowchuk, LA260

Implementation timeline

Dawes, LA250–252

Goertzen, LA251

Judge vacancy rates

Dawes, LA254–255

Faurschou, LA254

Motion by Wowchuk to accept recommendations in Schedule A; reject recommendations in Schedule B, LA261

Report passed, LA267

Opening remarks

Goertzen, LA 257–259

Wowchuk, LA 256–257

Public presentation

Dawes, LA247–251

Senior judge program

Faurschou, LA260

Goertzen, LA260

Wowchuk, LA260

Wage increases, public presentation

Dawes, LA255–256

Goertzen, LA255

Wages, provincial comparisons

Dawes, LA248–250

K

Keeper, Cyril (Private Citizen)

Police services, municipal

Aboriginal and Métis officer statistics, JU36

Boards, mandatory implementation, JU35

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Independent investigation units implementation, JU34–35

Police cadet regulations, JU36

Public presentation, JU34–36

Keeyask Generating Station

First Nations communities flooding compensation

Brennan, CC67

Cullen, CC67

Project status and costs

Borotsik, CC169

Brennan, CC66–69, CC168

Cullen, CC66–69, CC168

Kell, Robert (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG37

Written submission, AG37

Kennedy, Dave (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE219

Public presentation, SE218

Representation, regional, SE218–219

Keyes, Stan (Canadian Payday Loan Association)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Written submission, LA111–112

King, Catherine (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Confinement system concerns, AG24–25

Public presentation, AG23–25

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG24

Kirkham, Heather (On behalf of the social workers who are community mental health workers in the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED144–145

Klassen, Mel (Association of Manitoba Municipalities)

Police services, municipal

Boards, mandatory implementation, JU2–5

Budget responsibility, JU3

Contract services (Plum Coulee), JU4–5

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Public presentation, JU2–3

Kolt, Mark (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE224–225

Public presentation, SE224–225

Term limits for senators, SE225

Kondrashov, Oleksandr (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED121

Public presentation, SED120–121

Koroluk, Glen (Beyond Factory Farming)

Environment Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Agricultural operations exemptions, SED12–13

Independent hearing processes, need for, SED11

Proposals, public notification, SED11

Public presentation, SED11–12

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Agriculture department priorities, LA119–121

Consultations, LA121–122

Inspector training and qualifications, LA120

Processing plant regulations, LA120

Public presentation, LA119–122

Withdrawal request, LA122

Krpan, Frieda (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE41–42

Committee processes, SE42–43

Party affiliations, SE43–44

Public presentation, SE39–41

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE42

Representation, proportional, SE41–42

Kuber, Elmer (Private Citizen)

Pharmacy profession

Community pharmacies, HR70–71

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR94

Public presentation, HR91–93

Kunzelman, Richard (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE8

Kurian, Grant (Grant Kurian Trucking Ltd.)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA47

Provincial park logging ban, LA46–47

Public presentation, LA46–47

Kurian, Roberta (Seer Logging Inc.)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA50

Economic impact, LA49

Provincial park logging ban, LA49–50

Public presentation, LA48–50

L

Labour Mobility Act

[Bill 21]

Bill reported, LA74

Opening remarks

Pedersen, LA73

Swan, LA73

Public presentation

Doyle, LA30–32

Red Seal Program standard viability

Doyle, LA31–33

Pedersen, LA33

Swan, LA32

La Broquerie, Rural Muncipality of–Auditor General's report (2008), PA41

Asset report requirements

Borotsik, PA46

McFadyen, L, PA46

Audited reports updates

Maguire, PA58

McFadyen, L, PA58

Conflict of interest declarations

Ashton, PA50

Selinger, PA49–50

Mismanagement allegations investigation

McFadyen, L, PA44–45

Pedersen, PA44–45

Municipal external audits, supplementary reports

Bellringer, PA47

Lamoureux, PA46–47

McFadyen, L, PA46–47

Municipal service officer meetings

Borotsik, PA45

McFadyen, L, PA45

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA42

McFadyen, L, PA42–43

Operating deficits, department notification timeline

Bellringer, PA50–51

Borotsik, PA45, PA54

Graydon, PA55–57

Maguire, PA57–58

McFadyen, L, PA45, PA50, PA54, PA56–58

Stefanson, PA50–51

Lamont, John (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE185

Constitutional challenges, SE184–185

Public presentation, SE182–184

Lamoureux, Kevin (Inkster) Lib.

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

School division risks, SED81

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Risk and liabilities, legislation need, PA78

Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report

Government endorsement of fund, PA200–201

Province's appointment to board, PA199–200

Elections Manitoba office

Monin inquiry recommendations, LA22–23

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Case file reviews, PA144–145

Medical review panels, PA143–144

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Agricultural sustainability consultations, PA71

Manure winter-spreading ban, PA71

Environment Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Wetland losses, SED7–8

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Farm definitition clarification, LA152

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Provincial park logging ban, LA52, LA54, LA56, LA64, LA70

Grandparents' Day Act

[Bill 228]

Opening remarks, SED2

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED23, SED26

Consultations, SED19

School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED34

Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED33, SED44–45

Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED27, SED33–35

Intergovernmental Affairs Department

Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation, PA48

La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Municipal external audits, supplementary reports, PA46–47

Manitoba Hydro

Advertising expenditures, CC83–84

Surplus property sales, CC83

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Underwater location, CC71–72

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Scratch-and-win game policies, CC26, CC28–29

Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report (2008)

Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA29–30

Points of order

P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA14–15

Police services, municipal

Boards

Aboriginal representation, JU25, JU30

Mandatory implementation, JU17

mandatory implementation, JU7

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Clause clarifications, JU39

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2007)

Accounting principles recommendations, PA2

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2008)

Audits, committee reports, PA13–14

Government reporting entities, audits, PA12–13

Regional health authorities

Accountability process, PA103

Attendance at standing committees, PA102

Employee satisfaction surveys, PA103

Whistle-blower protection and complaint investigations, PA103–105

School divisions

Financed activities, acceptability, PA191

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE143–144

Ballot process, SE38, SE103, SE107–108, SE167, SE175, SE220

Campaign financing requirements, SE129, SE145, SE185

Constituency issues, SE58, SE67

Election dates, SE19, SE27, SE85, SE164–165

Election jurisdiction, SE224

Election nominees, selection process, SE72, SE129

Election process, SE3

Election process (Alberta), SE134

Gender parity concerns, SE145

Hybrid election options, SE120, SE157, SE171

Independent council candidate selection, SE157

Party affiliations, SE6, SE19, SE27, SE85, SE125, SE149, SE154, SE215

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE54, SE153

Representation, provincial, SE84

Representation, regional, SE139, SE217

Retirement

Early retirement enticements, SE58, SE62–63, SE73, SE91, SE106

Mandatory age, SE125

Senate mandate and contributions, SE84, SE159–160, SE171, SE179

Term limits for senators, SE29, SE130

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Committee information packages availability, SR6

Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform

Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3

Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR7–8, SR12–14

Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report (2007)

Investigation of individuals, PA192–193

Land acquisitions, board notifications, PA192

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED98

Board governance representation, SED105, SED116, SED127, SED133

Legislative departmental responsibility, SED127

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED109

Students, consultations with, SED112

Spirited Energy campaign

Logo redesign costs, PA135–136

Media-buy budget, PA136–137

Video lottery terminals

Site holders, regulation compliance, PA114

Winnipeg Police Services

Police board, member appointments, JU21, JU25

Workers Compensation Board

Claimant concerns and payment denials, LA36–37

Injured workers, appeal process, CC136–137

Public polling survey statistics and use, CC131–133, CC135–136

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA123

Recommendations implementation report, PA125

Landfills. See Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

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

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Opening remarks, SED137–138

Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act

[Bill 31]

East-side road development responsibility, LA200–201, LA203–204

Opening remarks, LA202–203

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Election finance statement filing deadline, LA234

Opening remarks, LA238–239

Levesque, J.G. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Party affiliations, SE48–49

Written submission, SE48–49

Lindsey, Tom (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE216–217

Representation, regional, SE217–218

Lipinski, Laureen (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR48

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR49

Public presentation, HR47–49

Lister, Danica (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Advisory council representation, HR86

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR85–86

Public presentation, HR84–86

Livestock industry. See Animal Care Amendment Act; Environmental Livestock Program

Logging in provincial parks. See also Forest Amendment Act

Lucyshen, Daryl (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE15

Ludwig, Audra (CUPE 500)

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Written submission, LA244–245

Lussier, Don (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Advertising budget, CC37

Changemakers advertising agency, use of, CC38

Consulting contract costs, CC36–37, CC39

Public education budget allotment, CC38–39

M

MacDonald, Darlene (Canadian Association of Social Workers)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED109

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED109

Public presentation, SED108

Social worker registration qualifications, SED108

MacKinnon, Shauna (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Consultations, lack of, SED135–136

Public presentation, SED134–137

Written submission, SED149–153

Mackling, Al (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE175

Public presentation, SE173–174

Representation, regional, SE174

MacNair, Kyle (Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists)

Pharmacy profession

Member regulation divisiveness, HR25

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist consultations, HR25, HR27

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR25–26

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR27

Public presentation, HR24–26

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

Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report (2006)

Operation termination and transfers, PA171–172

Procedures and capital estimates reports, PA171

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Air ambulance services personnel, PA23–24

Child and Family Services

Auditor General's report (2006)

Recommendations follow-up reviews, PA155–156

Funding models, PA155

Information system errors, PA154

Quality assurance programs, PA154

Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report (2005)

Minister's knowledge, timeline of notification, PA202–203

Province's appointment to board, PA202

Shortfall funding, PA201

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Caseload statistics, PA146

Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA145, PA146

Investigator staffing, PA151

SAMIN information system improvements, PA145

Staffing, PA145–146

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

Agricultural sustainability consultations, PA72

Environmental management information systems utilization, PA69–70

Manure winter-spreading ban, PA72

Technical review committees, PA69

Environment Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Agricultural operations exemptions, SED13

Water drainage measurements, SED7

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED19, SED25–26

Opening remarks, SED32–33

School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED29

Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED44–45

Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED27–28, SED30–31

Trucking industry regulation harmonization, SED20–21, SED40

La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Audited reports updates, PA58

Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA57–58

Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act

[Bill 31]

East-side road development responsibility, LA199–201, LA203–204

Opening remarks, LA203

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Five-year capital unit inspections, PA169–170, PA175

Portfolio administrators, hiring of, PA169–170

Subsidized housing projects, monitoring of, PA171

Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report (2004)

Document damage, PA177, PA181

Inspection process documentation, PA176–177

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General, conflict of interest, PA185–186

Wind energy development proposals, CC181–182

Municipal governments

Financial monitoring framework, PA58–59

Oil and Gas Legislation, Compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Tax and royalty guidelines, PA128–130

Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report (2008)

Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA32

Regional health authorities

Board member criteria and orientation process, PA102

Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report (2007)

Land development, purchase price, PA194–196

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA123

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Information technology system updates

Howard, PA84

Schnoor, PA84–85

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

General comments

Roussin, SED112

Mander, Keith (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED145–146

Mandrake, Edward (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Party affiliations, SE140

Public presentation, SE140

Senate mandate and contributions, SE140

Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee

Meeting frequency

Driedger, PA35–36

Oswald, PA36

Wilgosh, PA35–36

Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre

Funding

Sexsmith, CC140–141, CC144

Taillieu, CC140–141, CC144

Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act

[Bill 31]

Bill reported, LA204

East-side road development responsibility

Evans, LA198–200

Fontaine, LA200–201

Gerrard, LA199, LA201

Lemieux, LA200–201, LA203–204

Maguire, LA199–201, LA203–204

Opening remarks

Lemieux, LA202–203

Maguire, LA203

Public presentations

Evans, LA198–199

Fontaine, LA200–201

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation. See also Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report (2004)

Capital projects prioritization

Billinkoff, PA180–181

Stefanson, PA180

Client complaint investigation

Billinkoff, PA164–165

Martindale, PA164

Five-year capital unit inspections

Billinkoff, PA165–166, PA169–170, PA172–173, PA175

Borotsik, PA172–173

Maguire, PA169–170, PA175

Stefanson, PA165–166

Operational reviews

Billinkoff, PA161

Borotsik, PA161

Portfolio administrators, hiring of

Billinkoff, PA169–170

Maguire, PA169–170

Recommendation compliance enforcement

Billinkoff, PA162–163

Borotsik, PA162–163

Rental income formula

Billinkoff, PA166–167

Gerrard, PA166–167

Subsidized housing projects, monitoring of

Billinkoff, PA171

Maguire, PA171

Whistle-blower protection

Billinkoff, PA168–169

Gerrard, PA168

Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report (2004), PA159

Abandoned goods policies

Billinkoff, PA178

Borotsik, PA178

Document damage

Billinkoff, PA177

Buckwold, PA181

Maguire, PA177, PA181

Inspection process documentation

Billinkoff, PA177

Buckwold, PA177–178

Maguire, PA176–177

Internal communication policies

Billinkoff, PA179

Stefanson, PA179

Local procurement policies

Billinkoff, PA178–179

Borotsik, PA178–179

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA175–176

Billinkoff, PA176

Report passed, PA181

Tenant complaint investigations

Billinkoff, PA180

Stefanson, PA179–180

Manitoba Hydro. See also Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments); Conawapa Generating Station; Keeyask Generating Station; Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Public Utilities Board Amendment Act (Electricity Reliability); Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III; Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Advertising expenditures

Brennan, CC84

Lamoureux, CC83–84

Audit committee members

Borotsik, CC183

Brennan, CC183

Auditor General, conflict of interest

Bellringer, PA183–184

Borotsik, PA183–184

Cullen, CC165–166

Graydon, CC178–179

Maguire, PA185–186

Schroeder, CC164–166, CC178–179

Stefanson, PA185

Wowchuk, CC164–166, CC179

Auditor General's report

Cullen, CC165–167

McFadyen, CC155–156, CC157–158

Wowchuk, CC155–156, CC157–158, CC165–167

Board member appointments and meeting frequency

McFadyen, CC162–163, CC165, CC174

Schroeder, CC162–163, CC165, CC174

Capital assets valuation

Brennan, CC70–71

Jha, CC70–71

Cash flow management

Borotsik, CC171

Brennan, CC171

Consulting costs

Brennan, CC162

McFadyen, CC161–162

Contractor work timeline

McFadyen, CC164

Schroeder, CC165

Debt repayment

Borotsik, CC170–172

Brennan, CC170–172

Debt servicing costs

Borotsik, CC75

Brennan, CC75–76

Debt-to-equity ratio

Borotsik, CC73–74

Brennan, CC69, CC74

McFadyen, CC69

East-west power grid, project status

Faurschou, CC80

Selinger, CC80–81

Equity balance

Borotsik, CC169–170

Brennan, CC169–170

Export sales

Contracts and term sheets

Borotsik, CC172–173

Brennan, CC153, CC160–161, CC172–173

McFadyen, CC153, CC160–161

Wowchuk, CC153

Viability of

Borotsik, CC75

Brennan, CC75, CC82–83

McFadyen, CC82–83

Extraprovincial revenue generation

Borotsik, CC172

Brennan, CC172

First Nations agreements

Brennan, CC80

Faurschou, CC80

Selinger, CC80

First Nations communities project benefits

Brennan, CC162

McFadyen, CC162

First Nations employment (Northern Manitoba)

Brennan, CC64–65

Rowat, CC64

Generating station concerns (Winnipeg River)

Brennan, CC177–178

Gerrard, CC177–178

Headquarters building costs and construction

Brennan, CC65–66

Cullen, CC65–66

Hiring competitions

Brennan, CC175

McFadyen, CC175

Hydro imports concerns (Ontario)

Borotsik, CC77–78

Brennan, CC77–78

Selinger, CC78

Independent audit availability

Borotsik, CC183–184

Brennan, CC183–184

Information technology operation concerns

Brennan, CC158–159, CC176, CC180

Gerrard, CC176

Graydon, CC179

McFadyen, CC158–159

International operations

Borotsik, CC184

Brennan, CC184

KPMG audit firm retention

Brennan, CC157

McFadyen, CC157

Schroeder, CC157

Mismanagement allegations

Contractor dismissal

Brennan, CC176

Gerrard, CC176

McFadyen, CC164

Schroeder, CC164

Notifications

McFadyen, CC156–157, CC163–164

Schroeder, CC163–164

Wowchuk, CC156–157

Report availability

McFadyen, CC154

Schroeder, CC154

Wowchuk, CC154

Natural gas prices, provincial comparisons

Brennan, CC79

Faurschou, CC79

Net debt

Borotsik, CC76–77

Brennan, CC77

Operating and maintenance cost increases

Borotsik, CC78

Brennan, CC78

Project audit reports availability

Brennan, CC168–169

Cullen, CC168–169

Projected debt

Brennan, CC70

McFadyen, CC70

Requirement for future bipoles

Brennan, CC83

McFadyen, CC83

Revenue and expenditure estimates

Brennan, CC152–153, CC176

Gerrard, CC176

McFadyen, CC151–153

Wowchuk, CC152

Surplus property sales

Brennan, CC83

Lamoureux, CC83

TransCanada Pipeline conversion project

Brennan, CC79–80

Faurschou, CC79–80

Water levels (Lake Manitoba)

Brennan, CC79

Faurschou, CC78–79

Water levels (Lake Winnipeg)

Brennan, CC175

McFadyen, CC175

Wind energy development proposals

Brennan, CC180, CC183

Cullen, CC181–183

Graydon, CC180–181

Maguire, CC181–182

Schroeder, CC182

Wowchuk, CC181

Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Public Utilities Board Amendment Act (Electricity Reliability)

[Bill 20]

Bill reported, SED46

Penalty enforcement, Cabinet authority

Cullen, SED15–16

Whelan Enns, SED16

Public presentation

Whelan Enns, SED14–15

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Completion timeline risk concerns

Brennan, CC177–178

Gerrard, CC177–178

Project cost estimates

Brennan, CC174

McFadyen, CC174

Route flooding analysis

Brennan, CC73

McFadyen, CC73

Underwater location

Brennan, CC71–72, CC81, CC178

Gerrard, CC178

Lamoureux, CC71–72

Stefanson, CC81

West-side location consultations

Brennan, CC82, CC174–175

Cullen, SED10

Fontaine, LA133

McFadyen, CC174–175

Stefanson, CC82

Whelan Enns, SED10–11

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2005, CC57

Report passed, CC84

Annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006, CC57

Report passed, CC84

Annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, CC57, CC147

Annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, CC57, CC147

Annual report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, CC147

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Brennan, CC58–65, CC148–151

Cullen, CC148

Wowchuk, CC148

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Advertising budget

Graydon, CC37

Lussier, CC37

Annual report, March 31, 2005, CC33

Report passed, CC55

Annual report, March 31, 2006, CC33

Annual report, March 31, 2007, CC33

Annual report, March 31, 2008, CC33

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Graydon, CC36

Swan, CC34–36

Changemakers advertising agency, use of

Graydon, CC38

Lussier, CC38

Neufeld, CC38

Consulting contract costs

Graydon, CC36–37

Lussier, CC36–37, CC39

Taillieu, CC39

Public education budget allotment

Graydon, CC37–39

Lussier, CC38–39

Swan, CC37–39

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation. See also Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Annual report, March 31, 2004, CC1

Report passed, CC30

Annual report, March 31, 2005, CC1

Annual report, March 31, 2006, CC1

Annual report, March 31, 2007, CC1

Annual report, March 31, 2008, CC1

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Graydon, CC5

Swan, CC2–5

Compulsive gambling programs

Graydon, CC20–22

Hodgins, CC21–22

Swan, CC20–21

Debt repayment

Hodgins, CC15

Taillieu, CC15

Employee pension plans

Hodgins, CC15

Taillieu, CC15

Employee union statistics

Hodgins, CC13

Taillieu, CC13

Employee volunteer time policies

Hodgins, CC15–16

Taillieu, CC15–16

Food and beverage providers, casinos

Hodgins, CC13–14

Taillieu, CC13–14

Infoplace kiosk closures

Hodgins, CC9

Rowat, CC9

Performance indicator surveys

Hodgins, CC12, CC29

Taillieu, CC12, CC29

Promotional expenditures

Graydon, CC22–23

Hodgins, CC22–23

Swan, CC23

Revenue targets

Hodgins, CC10–11

Swan, CC11

Taillieu, CC9–11

Scratch-and-win game policies

Lamoureux, CC26, CC28–29

Swan, CC26, CC28–29

Valgardson, CC26, CC28

Manitoba Promotion Council

Operating budget

Eliasson, PA133–134

Rowat, PA133–134

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation. See also Enhanced driver's licences; Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act

Annual report, February 28, 2006, CC85

Report passed, CC115

Annual report, February 28, 2007, CC85

Annual report, February 29, 2008, CC85

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Chomiak, CC85–86

Graydon, CC86

Claim increases

Gerrard, CC115

McLaren, CC115

Driver and vehicle licencing operations implementation

Chomiak, CC98

Graydon, CC96–98, CC100, CC113

McLaren, CC96–97, CC100, CC113–114

Driver testing, provincial comparisons

Faurschou, CC108–109

McLaren, CC108–109

Driving instruction, route regulations

Borotsik, 106–108

McLaren, 106–108

Facility leases

Faurschou, CC110

McLaren, CC110

Injury claims, external review process

Borotsik, CC103

McLaren, CC100–103

Pedersen, CC100–103

Jurisdictional coverage

Faurschou, CC109

McLaren, CC109

Motorcycle registration rates

Borotsik, CC104–106

Chomiak, CC113–115

Gerrard, CC114

Graydon, CC113

McLaren, CC104–106, CC113

Premium rebates

Chomiak, CC98–99

Vehicle registration premiums, provincial comparisons

Gerrard, CC114–115

McLaren, CC114–116

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries)

[Bill 36]

Appeal process

Borotsik, LA212

Griffin, LA211, LA213

Bill reported, LA241

Brain injury assessments

Stevens, LA207–208

Child-care benefits for disabled parents

Griffin, LA211

Family counselling benefits

Griffin, LA211

Lifetime payment cap

Chomiak, LA212

Griffin, LA210

Opening remarks

Chomiak, LA239–241

Graydon, LA241

Public presentations

Griffin, LA210–211

Stevens, LA207–209

Vehicle conversion costs

Graydon, LA212

Griffin, LA212

Written submissions

Bowley, LA245

Marcelino, Hon. Flor (Wellington) N.D.P.

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE103, SE134

Election dates, SE98

Independent council candidate selection, SE156

Party affiliations, SE56

Retirement, mandatory age, SE163–164

Term limits for senators, SE139, SE145, SE220

Marion, Colleen (Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG19–21

Auction marts, reporting of neglect, AG20

Complaint investigation process, AG18–19

Downer animals, definition of, AG20

Public presentation, AG17–19

Puppy mill investigations and fines, AG18

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG17–18

Veterinary, reporting of neglect, AG18

Mark, Inky (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Election dates, SE85

Election nominees, selection process, SE87

Party affiliations, SE85

Public presentation, SE81–83

Representation, proportional, SE86

Representation, provincial, SE84–85

Senate mandate and contributions, SE84

Term limits for senators, SE85

Marshall, Dick (Private Citizen)

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Public presentation, LA224–226

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA225

Marsman, Veronica (Canadian Association of Social Workers)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED146

Martin, Loretta (CentreVenture Development Corporation)

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Developer qualification criteria, SED77–78

Downtown development use (Winnipeg), SED76–77

Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility, SED78

Public presentation, SED75–77

Recommendations, SED76

School division risks, SED76–77

Martin, Ross (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR150

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA216–218

Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA215–216

Public presentation, LA215–216

Martin, Shannon (Canadian Federation of Independent Business)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Public presentation, HR149–150

Taxation

Basic personal exemptions, HR149–150

Education property tax credit, HR149

Personal income tax reductions, HR149

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

Auditor General's report, Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review (2005)

Agency Accountabilty Unit's mandate, PA86–87

Family Services and Housing Department

Housing organizations, monitoring of, PA163

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Client complaint investigation, PA164

Municipal Council

Council members, conflicts of interest, PA55

Municipal governments

Financial monitoring framework, PA54–55

Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report (2008)

Employee manuals, updates, PA30

Public communication strategy, PA30

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2007)

Personal care homes, reporting entities, PA4–5

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE41

Conflict concerns, SE124

Francophone representation, SE47, SE130, SE138

Gender parity concerns, SE5, SE34

House deadlock solutions, SE26, SE172

Representation, proportional, SE41–42, SE46, SE130–131, SE142

Representation, regional, SE38, SE47, SE147

Senate mandate and contributions, SE7

Single transferable vote, SE5

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR7–8, SR11, SR13–14

Massage therapy profession. See Regulated Health Professions Act

McAlpine, Rory (Maple Leaf Foods Inc.)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Written submission, AG35–36

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Written submission, LA168–170

McBride, George (Private Citizen)

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

Public presentation, LA89–90

Tenant deposit options for pets, LA89–90

McCuaig, Andrew (Tembec)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Enforcement policies, LA62

Public presentation, LA62

McDonald, Bill (Winnipeg Humane Society)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG13, AG14–15

Confinement system concerns, AG15–16

Public presentation, AG14–15

Puppy mill investigations and fines, AG16–17

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG14

Veterinary, reporting of neglect, AG14

McFadyen, Hugh (Fort Whyte) P.C.

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General's report, CC155–156, CC157–158

Board member appointments and meeting frequency, CC162–163, CC165, CC174

Consulting costs, CC161–162

Contractor work timeline, CC164

Debt-to-equity ratio, CC69

Export sales

Contracts and term sheets, CC153, CC160–161

Viability of, CC82–83

First Nations communities project benefits, CC162

Hiring competitions, CC175

Information technology operation concerns, CC158–159

KPMG audit firm retention, CC157

Mismanagement allegations

Contractor dismissal, CC164

Notifications, CC156–157, CC163–164

Report availability, CC154

Projected debt, CC70

Requirement for future bipoles, CC83

Revenue and expenditure estimates, CC151–153

Water levels (Lake Winnipeg), CC175

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Project cost estimates, CC174

Route flooding analysis, CC73

West-side location consultations, CC174–175

Points of order

P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA16

P/O by McFadyen asking to revisit committee rise at 9:00 instead of 8:00, LA27

McFadyen, Linda (Intergovernmental Affairs Department)

Intergovernmental Affairs Department

Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation, PA48, PA52–53

La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Asset report requirements, PA46

Audited reports updates, PA58

Mismanagement allegations investigation, PA44–45

Municipal external audits, supplementary reports, PA46–47

Municipal service officer meetings, PA45

Opening remarks, PA42–43

Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA45, PA50, PA54, PA56–58

Municipal Act

Legislative changes (1997), PA47

Municipal Board

Municipal assets and debentures approval, PA57

Municipal governments

Audit request authority, PA53

Conflicts of interest policies, PA61

Financial monitoring framework, PA55, PA59

McFeetors, Scott (Private Citizen)

Pharmacy profession

Community pharmacies, HR70–71

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR69

Public presentation, HR68–71

McKie, Maria (Social Work Health Interest Group)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED146–147

McKinnon, David (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE38

Public communications, SE39

Public presentation, SE36–38

McLaren, Marilyn (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation)

Driver's licences

Client name regulations, CC104

Revocation for medical reasons, CC109

Enhanced driver's licences

Applicant identification requirements, CC93–94, CC97

Costs and revenue, CC86–90

Program reassessment, CC90–91, CC95

Security concerns, CC91

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Claim increases, CC115

Driver and vehicle licencing operations implementation, CC96–97, CC100, CC113–114

Driver testing, provincial comparisons, CC108–109

Driving instruction, route regulations, 106–108

Facility leases, CC110

Injury claims, external review process, CC100–103

Jurisdictional coverage, CC109

Motorcycle registration rates, CC104–106, CC113

Vehicle registration premiums, provincial comparisons, CC114–116

McLean, Robert (Keystone Agricultural Producers)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal Care Appeal Board members, AG4

Consultation process, AG4

Public presentation, AG3–4

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG3–5

McLelland, David (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE30

Election dates, SE30

Public presentation, SE28–29

Term limits for senators, SE29

McPhee, Doug (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE91

Party affiliations, SE92

Public presentation, SE88–90

Term limits for senators, SE90

McVicker, Greg (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Consultations, lack of, SED124

Public presentation, SED122–124

Medical Amendment Act

[Bill 13]

Bill reported, HR111

Public presentation

Pope, HR3

Medoro, Dana (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Written submission, AG32–33

Metge, Colleen (University of Manitoba)

Pharmacy profession

Governing body, HR37

Member regulation divisiveness, HR38

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Public presentation, HR35–37

Métis nation, definition of

Chartrand, JU33–34

Chomiak, JU33

Faurschou, JU32

Milan, Heather (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR55–56

Public presentation, HR55–57

Miller, Kevin (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE8

Millier, Kathleen (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Senate impartiality, SE75–77

Written submission, SE74–77

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED113–114

Board governance representation, SED103–105

Education criteria, SED90

Legislative departmental responsibility, SED127

Social worker registration qualifications, SED90

Students, consultations with, SED111

MLC Holdings Inc.

Capital assets

Hodgins, CC14–15

Swan, CC14

Taillieu, CC14–15

Monk, Annie (Private Citizen)

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Cost of living allowance, LA221

Public presentation, LA221–223

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA221–223

Montgomery, Eldon (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE98

Election dates, SE98

Election jurisdiction, SE98

Public presentation, SE96–97

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE98–99

Morrison, Charles W. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Term limits for senators, SE209

Written submission, SE207–209

Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act

[Bill 19]

Bill reported, LA109

Consultations with stakeholders

Faurschou, LA81–82

Grant, LA80–82

Harris, LA82

Selinger, LA81–82

Ethics review process

Faurschou, LA82

Harris, LA82

Membership credentials

Harris, LA83

Selinger, LA82–83

Public presentations

Grant, LA80

Harris, LA81–82

Written submissions

Taylor, LA115–116

Mowat, Sandi (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Nursing profession, addiction issues, HR41–44

Public presentation, HR41–42

Municipal Act

Legislative changes (1997)

Ashton, PA49

McFadyen, L, PA47

Selinger, PA48

Municipal Board

Municipal assets and debentures approval

Graydon, PA57

McFadyen, L, PA57

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Bill reported, LA239

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication

Borotsik, LA216, LA219, LA234

Dobrowolski, LA217–219

Eadie, LA234–235

Graydon, LA219

Martin, LA216–218

Rebeck, LA228

Steeves, LA230

Consultations

Eadie, LA233–234

Graydon, LA235

Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits

Eadie, LA233

Fraser, LA235–236

Martin, LA215–216

Schuler, LA231

Smith, LA232

Steeves, LA230

Election finance statement filing deadline

Dobrowolski, LA218

Eadie, LA233–234

Lemieux, LA234

Steeves, LA230–231

Independent reviews

Fraser, LA235–236

Opening remarks

Graydon, LA239

Lemieux, LA238–239

Organization definition

Rebeck, LA228

Public presentations

Dobrowolski, LA217–219

Eadie, LA232–234

Fraser, LA235–236

Martin, LA215–216

Rebeck, LA228–229

Smith, LA231–232

Steeves, LA229–231

Union donation prohibition

Eadie, LA232

Rebeck, LA228

Written submissions

Black, LA242–243

Ludwig, LA244–245

Ternette, LA243–244

Municipal Council

Council members, conflicts of interest

Ashton, PA55

Martindale, PA55

Municipal governments

Audit request authority

Borotsik, PA53

McFadyen, L, PA53

Conflicts of interest policies

Ashton, PA59–60

Bellringer, PA61

McFadyen, L, PA61

Selinger, PA59–60

Financial monitoring framework

Ashton, PA59

Maguire, PA58–59

Martindale, PA54–55

McFadyen, L, PA55, PA59

Murray, Penny (Private Citizen)

Pharmacy profession

Professional development policies, HR54–55

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR53

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR55

Public presentation, HR52–54

Mutchmor, Sandy (Manitoba Dental Association)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Dental profession concerns, HR16–18

Public presentation, HR15–17

Written submission, HR62–66, HR124–129

N

Nazeravich, Don (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR81

Public presentation, HR80–81

Nerbas, Gene (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE107

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE108–109

Representation, regional, SE108

Neufeld, Carmen (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Changemakers advertising agency, use of, CC38

Nevakshonoff, Thomas (Interlake) N.D.P.

Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act

[Bill 217]

Amendments

Clause 2, SED63

passed, SED63

Opening remarks, SED62–63

Points of order

P/O by Nevakshonoff stating that amendment was debated and is beyond debate, SR13

Politics

Aboriginal participation, SE231–232

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE232–233

Campaign financing requirements, SE28, SE35–36, SE103

Citizen's assemblies input, SE68–69

Elected senate role, SE69

Election dates, SE56

Election nominees, selection process, SE68–69, SE87

Public communications, SE39

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE98–99

Senate appointments, SE57

Term limits for senators, SE57

Norrie, William. See Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Norris, Georgina (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Gestation sow treatment, AG25–27

Public presentation, AG25–27

Not-For-Profit Organizations, Enhancing Board Governance–Auditor General's report (2005)

Common application forms update

Hardy, PA108

Howard, PA108

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA106–107

Hardy, PA107

Report passed, PA108

Volunteer boards, government support

Faurschou, PA107–108

Hardy, PA108

Nursing profession. See Regulated Health Professions Act

O

Oil and Gas Legislation, Compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA128

Clarkson, PA128

Report passed, PA130

Tax and royalty guidelines

Clarkson, PA129–130

Maguire, PA128–130

Okimaw, Moses (Private Citizen)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Co-decision authority, LA184–185

First Nations consultations, LA182

Public presentation, LA182–184

Treaty rights, effect on, LA183–184

Orsak, Paul (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE104–105

Representation, regional, SE105–106

Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE106–107

Orsulak, Gary (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE8

Ostash, Drew (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE54

Campaign financing requirements, SE52, SE56

Constituency issues, SE58–59

Election dates, SE57

Party affiliations, SE56

Public presentation, SE52–53

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE54–55

Representation, provincial, SE52, SE54–55

Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE58

Senate appointments, SE57–58

Term limits for senators, SE57

Osted, Annette (College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Mental health strategies, HR46–47

Public presentation, HR46–47

Oswald, Hon. Theresa (Seine River) N.D.P.

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Air ambulance services (Northern Manitoba), PA25

Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee

Meeting frequency, PA36

Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report (2008)

Deductibles, income level brackets, PA31

Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA28–29

Third-party insurer defaults, PA31–32

Pharmacy profession

Governing body, HR37

Member regulation divisiveness, HR23

Professional development policies, HR55

Regional health authorities

Accountability process, PA103

Annual report expectations, PA98–99

Authority concerns and communications, PA101

Board member criteria and orientation process, PA102

Relationship with Health department, PA100

Whistle-blower protection and complaint investigations, PA104–106

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Advisory council representation, HR88

Amendments

Clause 28(1)(g), HR113

passed, HR113

Clause 28(2)(f), HR113–114

passed, HR114

Clause 28(3)(4), HR114

passed, HR114

Clause 28(3)(b), HR114

passed, HR114

Clause 78(3), HR115

passed, HR115

Clause 98(3), HR115

passed, HR115

Clause 99(1)(f), HR116

passed, HR116

Clause 101(2), HR116

passed, HR116

Clause 104(2), HR116–117

passed, HR117

Clause 105(3), HR117–118

passed, HR118

Clause 129(1), HR118

passed, HR118

Clause 129(2), HR119

passed, HR119

Clause 129(3), HR119–120

passed, HR120

Clause 189(1)(d), HR121

passed, HR121

Clause 189(2)(3), HR121–122

passed, HR122

Clause 189(2)(b)(c), HR121–122

passed, HR122

Clause 207(16), HR122

passed, HR122

Clause 220(1)(e), HR123

passed, HR123

Clause 221(3), HR123

passed, HR123

Clause 233, HR123

passed, HR123

Clause 237(2)(c), HR124

passed, HR124

Inquiry panel, physican name publications, HR12

Internet pharmacies regulations, HR31

Nursing profession, addiction issues, HR43

Opening remarks, HR111–112

Patient complaint process, HR107

Pharmacist consultations, HR27

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR28, HR105

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR34

P

Parisian, Doug (Private Citizen)

Service Animals Protection Act

[Bill 238]

Guide dog use, personal stories, SED54

Public presentation, SED54

Written submission, SED65–67

Parr, Jeff (Labour and Immigration Department)

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Administration penalty enforcements, PA118–119

Investigation officers, issuing of improvement orders, PA125–127

Opening remarks, PA116–118

Policies and procedures manual update, PA127

Recommendations implementation report, PA119, PA124

Parsons, Robert (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE167

Public presentation, SE165–167

Pattern, Tim (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR39

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR40

Public presentation, HR38–40

Payday loans. See Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

Pedersen, Blaine (Carman) P.C.

Apprenticeship and Certification Act

[Bill 26]

Consultations, LA197

Opening remarks, LA202

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Client loan alternatives, LA99–100

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Economic impact, LA47

Labour Mobility Act

[Bill 21]

Opening remarks, LA73

Red Seal Program standard viability, LA33

La Broquerie, Rural Muncipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Mismanagement allegations investigation, PA44–45

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Injury claims, external review process, CC100–103

Provincial parks

Cottage development industry, LA66

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE216

Campaign financing requirements, SE55–56, SE62

Constitutional challenges, SE184

Election dates, SE163

Francophone representation, SE35

Independent council candidate selection, SE156

Public communications, SE123–124

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE163

Representation, regional, SE20, SE29

Peebles, Glenda (MASW/MIRSW Aboriginal Interest Group)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED116

Board governance representation, SED116

Profession title regulations, SED115–116

Public presentation, SED115–116

Pelletier, Andy (Rural Municipality of Reynolds)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA61

Economic impact, LA60–61

Provincial park logging ban, LA61

Public presentation, LA60–61

Penner, Brent (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR95

Public presentation, HR95

Penner, Doug (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR91

Public presentation, HR90–91

Penner, Ron (Professional Property Managers' Association)

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

Consultations, LA84

Public presentation, LA83–84

Tenant deposit options for pets, LA83–84

Perchuk, Ward (Spruce Products Ltd.)

Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Commercial forestry exclusion, LA43

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA43

Economic impact, LA43

Provincial park logging ban, LA42

Public presentation, LA42–43

Peters, Yvonne (Manitoba Human Rights Commission)

Service Animals Protection Act

[Bill 238]

Guide dog costs, SED53

Guide dog use, personal stories, SED53

Public presentation, SED52–54

Pettersen, Clarence (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations, SE216

Public presentation, SE215–216

Pharmacare program

Auditor General's report (2006)

Annual report effectiveness

Bellringer, PA39

Driedger, PA39

Drug information systems

Driedger, PA38

Wilgosh, PA38

Evaluation framework report

Driedger, PA35

Wilgosh, PA35

Formulary updates, generic drugs

Driedger, PA36–37

Wilgosh, PA36–37

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA34

Pharmacare cost escalations

Driedger, PA35

Wilgosh, PA35

Recommendations implementation

Bellringer, PA38–39

Driedger, PA34

Stefanson, PA38–39

Wilgosh, PA34

Report passed, PA39

Utilization management agreements

Driedger, PA37–38

Wilgosh, PA37–38

Auditor General's report (2008)

Deductibles, income level brackets

Driedger, PA31

Oswald, PA31

Employee manuals, updates

Martindale, PA30

Wilgosh, PA30

Formulary updates, generic drugs

Driedger, PA31

Wilgosh, PA31

Monthly deductible payments

Driedger, PA34

Howard, PA29

Wilgosh, PA29, PA34

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA26

Patient medication management strategy

Driedger, PA27

Wilgosh, PA27

Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis

Borotsik, PA28–29, PA31–32

Lamoureux, PA29–30

Maguire, PA32

Oswald, PA28–29

Wilgosh, PA29, PA31–32

Pharmacy claim analysis and audits

Driedger, PA27

Wilgosh, PA27

Professional fee compliance

Driedger, PA30

Wilgosh, PA30

Public communication strategy

Driedger, PA26–27

Martindale, PA30

Wilgosh, PA26–27, PA30

Report passed, PA34

Third-party insurer defaults

Borotsik, PA32

Oswald, PA31–32

Pharmacy profession. See also Regulated Health Professions Act

Community pharmacies

Kuber, HR70–71

McFeetors, HR70–71

Governing body

Metge, HR37

Oswald, HR37

Loyalty programs, effect on patient care

Romanetz, HR33

Member regulation divisiveness

Driedger, HR38

MacNair, HR25

Metge, HR38

Oswald, HR23

Stephanchew, HR23

Phamacy manager qualifications

Romanetz, HR33

Professional development policies

Murray, HR54–55

Oswald, HR55

Phillips, Barry (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Election dates, SE215

Party affiliations, SE215

Public presentation, SE212–214

Phillips, Jon (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE203

Physician assistants

Scope of practice

Pope, HR3–4

Physicians and surgeons. See College of Physicians and Surgeons; Medical Amendment Act; Regulated Health Professions Act

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage project

Ecosystem valuation studies

Gerrard, LA187

Voora, LA186–187

Points of order

P/O by Chomiak requesting member from Steinbach indicate the number of exhibits he will present, LA25

Goertzen, LA25

Chairperson's ruling (Howard), LA25

P/O by Chomiak stating that member from Steinbach is challenging witnesses, LA21

Goertzen, LA21

Swan, LA21

ruled out of order (Howard), LA22

P/O by Derkach asking member from Fort Whyte be recognized before rise of committee, LA27

Chairperson's ruling (Howard), LA27

P/O by Derkach asking to extend time for questions, AG13

Chairperson's ruling (Nevakshonoff), AG13

P/O by Derkach disagreeing with statement that member from River East was being negative, SED140

ruled out of order (Reid), SED140

P/O by Faurschou stating that remarks should be consistent as to nature of committee, SR2

Chairperson's ruling (Braun), SR2

P/O by Howard requesting clarification if question would be better suited to Estimates, PA30

Chairperson's ruling (Derkach), PA30

P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA14–15

Chomiak, LA15

Derkach, LA15

Doer, LA15–16

McFadyen, LA16

Chairperson's ruling (Howard), LA16

P/O by McFadyen asking to revisit committee rise at 9:00 instead of 8:00, LA27

Chairperson's ruling (Howard), LA27

P/O by Nevakshonoff stating that amendment was debated and is beyond debate, SR13

ruled out of order (Braun), SR13

P/O by Taillieu requesting minster apologize for her remarks, CC131

ruled out of order (Reid), CC131

P/O by Taillieu stating that minister can't point out what CEO is trying to say, CC131

ruled out of order (Reid), CC131

Police services, municipal. See also Winnipeg Police Services

Aboriginal and Métis officer statistics

Goertzen, JU31–32

Keeper, JU36

Boards

Aboriginal representation

Chartrand, JU27–28, JU29–32

Graydon, JU29

Lamoureux, JU25, JU30

Simms, JU18–19

Wise, JU24–25

Mandatory implementation

Atkinson, JU8–10

Butler, JU5–7

Chomiak, JU4, JU7, JU9, JU12

Goertzen, JU3–4

Keeper, JU35

Klassen, JU2–5

Lamoureux, JU7, JU17

Robichaud, JU11–12

Sanders, JU13, JU17

Wise, JU23–24

Smaller communities

Goertzen, JU20, JU24–25

Simms, JU20

Wise, JU25

Budget responsibility

Butler, JU7

Chomiak, JU7

Graydon, JU7, JU16

Klassen, JU3

Sanders, JU13, JU16–17

Contract services (Plum Coulee)

Graydon, JU4

Klassen, JU4–5

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Amendments

Clause 68

Chomiak, JU41–42

Goertzen, JU41–42

passed, JU42

Clause 87

Chomiak, JU43

passed, JU43

Clause 106(1)(b)

Chomiak, JU44

passed, JU45

Clause clarifications

Chomiak, JU38–40, JU44

Goertzen, JU39–40, JU43–44

Lamoureux, JU39

Independent investigation units implementation

Atkinson, JU8

Keeper, JU34–35

Sanders, JU13

Officer morale, effect on

Butler, JU6

Chomiak, JU6

Goertzen, JU6

Opening remarks

Chomiak, JU37

Goertzen, JU37–38

Police cadet regulations

Chomiak, JU21, JU36

Keeper, JU36

Simms, JU21–22

Police commission implementation

Atkinson, JU8–11

Chomiak, JU7

Goertzen, JU9

Graydon, JU9

Roussin, JU23

Sanders, JU13–14

Public presentations

Atkinson, JU8–9

Butler, JU5–6

Chartrand, JU26–29

Keeper, JU34–36

Klassen, JU2–3

Robichaud, JU10–11

Roussin, JU22–23

Sanders, JU13–15

Simms, JU17–20

Wise, JU23–24

Politics

Aboriginal participation

Nevakshonoff, SE231–232

Saunders, SE232

Pope, William D.B. (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba)

Medical Amendment Act

[Bill 13]

Public presentation, HR3

Physician assistants

Scope of practice, HR3–4

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Inquiry panel, physican name publications, HR11–13

Public presentation, HR10–12

Pouliot, Vincent (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Constitutional challenges, SE194–195

Party affiliations, SE154

Public presentation, SE152–153

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE154

Representation, proportional, SE153

Written submission, SE193–195

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act

[Bill 226]

Bill reported, SED64

Miscarriage and child loss, personal stories

Brand, SED58–60

Johnson, SED60–61

Opening remarks

Rowat, SED64

Public presentations

Brand, SED58–60

Johnson, SED60–61

Prendergast, Peggy (Private Citizen)

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Public presentation, LA223–224

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA223

Private Investigators and Security Guards Amendment Act

[Bill 28]

Bill reported, LA161–162

Province of Manitoba, Image Campaign for–Auditor General's report (2007). See also Manitoba Promotion Council; Spirited Energy campaign

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA131

Eliasson, PA131–132

Report passed, PA137

Start Living website contract tender

Eliasson, PA133

Rowat, PA133

Provincial parks. See also Duck Mountain Provincial Park; Forest Amendment Act

Cottage development industry

Pedersen, LA66

Reder, LA66–67

Pryzner, Ruth (Private Citizen)

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Written submission, LA170–171

Psychology profession. See Regulated Health Professions Act

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2007), PA1

Accounting principles recommendations

Bellringer, PA3–4

Lamoureux, PA2

Personal care homes, reporting entities

Bellringer, PA4–5

Martindale, PA4–5

Report passed, PA6

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2008)

Audits, committee reports

Bellringer, PA13–14

Lamoureux, PA13–14

Crown corporations, audit ability

Bellringer, PA11

Borotsik, PA10

Financial reports, tabling timelines

Bellringer, PA12

Borotsik, PA12

Selinger, PA12

Government reporting entities, audits

Bellringer, PA12–13

Lamoureux, PA12–13

International financial reporting standards, effect on office

Bellringer, PA11

Borotsik, PA10–11

Investigation and audit decision process

Bellringer, PA11

Borotsik, PA11

Office risk management and independence

Bellringer, PA6–7

Borotsik, PA6–7

Howard, PA7–8

Overview decision responsibility

Bellringer, PA9–10

Stefanson, PA9

Private sector accounting, use of

Bellringer, PA8–9

Stefanson, PA8–9

Value-for-money audits, time allotment

Bellringer, PA7

Borotsik, PA7

Public Accounts Committee

Orientation session for Members, PA17

Public Schools Amendment Act (Limited At Large Elections of Trustees)

[Bill 37]

Bill reported, LA242

Opening remarks

Bjornson, LA241–242

Public Utilities Board. See Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans); Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Public Utilities Board Amendment Act (Electricity Reliability)

Puppy mills. See Animal Care Amendment Act

R

Rabliauskas, Sophia (Poplar River First Nation)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

First Nations consultations, LA123–125

Public presentation, LA122–124

Ransome, Scott (Manitoba Society of Pharmacists)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR27–28

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR29

Public presentation, HR27–28

Rash, Mark (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Election dates, SE197

Written submission, SE195–199

Raven, Garry (Private Citizen)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

First Nations consultations, LA131, LA132

Interpretive centre, need for, LA130–132

Public presentation, LA129–131

Raymond, Colette (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR51

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR52

Public presentation, HR49–51, HR81–83

Reagan, Dan (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE224

Election jurisdiction, SE224

Public presentation, SE222–224

Rebeck, Kevin (CUPE Manitoba)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR152

Economy

Government response to downturn, HR151–152

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA228

Organization definition, LA228

Public presentation, LA228–229

Union donation prohibition, LA228

Rebeck, Kevin (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Public presentation, HR151–152

Reder, Eric (Wilderness Committee)

Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Commercial forestry exclusion, LA65

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Land-use planning and funding, LA148

Public presentation, LA147–148

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA66

Provincial park logging ban, LA64–65

Public presentation, LA64–66

Regional health authorities

Accountability process

Driedger, PA96

Lamoureux, PA103

Oswald, PA103

Wilgosh, PA96

Annual report expectations

Driedger, PA94–95, PA97–98

Oswald, PA98–99

Wilgosh, PA94–95, PA97–98

Attendance at standing committees

Bellringer, PA102–103

Lamoureux, PA102

Authority concerns and communications

Driedger, PA99, PA100–101

Oswald, PA101

Wilgosh, PA99–100, PA100–101

Board member criteria and orientation process

Driedger, PA98–99

Maguire, PA102

Oswald, PA102

Wilgosh, PA98–99

Employee satisfaction surveys

Lamoureux, PA103

Wilgosh, PA103

Funding inequalities

Driedger, PA101

Wilgosh, PA101

Relationship with Health department

Driedger, PA100

Oswald, PA100

Selby, PA99

Wilgosh, PA99–100

Shared authority clarification

Driedger, PA97

Wilgosh, PA97

Whistle-blower protection and complaint investigations

Lamoureux, PA103–105

Oswald, PA104–106

Wilgosh, PA103–105

Regional health authority governance–Auditor General's report (2003)

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA91–92

Wilgosh, PA93–94

Report passed, PA106

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Advisory council representation

Gerrard, HR88

Holgate, HR87–88

Lister, HR86

Oswald, HR88

Amendments

Clause 28(1)(g)

Oswald, HR113

passed, HR113

Clause 28(2)(f)

Oswald, HR113–114

passed, HR114

Clause 28(3)(4)

Oswald, HR114

passed, HR114

Clause 28(3)(b)

Oswald, HR114

passed, HR114

Clause 78(3)

Oswald, HR115

passed, HR115

Clause 98(3)

Oswald, HR115

passed, HR115

Clause 99(1)(f)

Oswald, HR116

passed, HR116

Clause 101(2)

Oswald, HR116

passed, HR116

Clause 104(2)

Driedger, HR117

Gerrard, HR117

Oswald, HR116–117

passed, HR117

Clause 105(3)

Oswald, HR117–118

passed, HR118

Clause 129(1)

Oswald, HR118

passed, HR118

Clause 129(2)

Driedger, HR119

Oswald, HR119

passed, HR119

Clause 129(3)

Chomiak, HR120

Oswald, HR119

passed, HR120

Clause 189(1)(d)

Oswald, HR121

passed, HR121

Clause 189(2)(3)

Driedger, HR122

Gerrard, HR122

Oswald, HR121–122

passed, HR122

Clause 189(2)(b)(c)

Driedger, HR121

Oswald, HR121

passed, HR121

Clause 207(16)

Oswald, HR122

passed, HR122

Clause 220(1)(e)

Oswald, HR123

passed, HR123

Clause 221(3)

Oswald, HR123

passed, HR123

Clause 233

Oswald, HR123

passed, HR123

Clause 237(2)(c)

Oswald, HR124

passed, HR124

Bill reported, HR124

Chiropractic services regulations

Chevrier, HR7–8

Clement, HR74–75

Gerrard, HR75

Stewart, HR75–76

Dental profession concerns

Gerrard, HR18

Mutchmor, HR16–18

Inquiry panel, physican name publications

Gerrard, HR12

Oswald, HR12

Pope, HR11–13

Internet pharmacies regulations

Harwood-Jones, HR29–32

Oswald, HR31

Massage therapy profession concerns

Fraser, HR18–20

Mental health strategies

Osted, HR46–47

Nursing profession

Addiction issues

Driedger, HR43–44

Gerrard, HR43

Mowat, HR41–44

Oswald, HR43

Concerns

Doerksen, HR13

Opening remarks

Driedger, HR112–113

Oswald, HR111–112

Patient complaint process

Gerrard, HR107

Oswald, HR107

Taylor, HR106–108

Pharmacist consultations

Baxter, HR99

MacNair, HR25, HR27

Oswald, HR27

Stephanchew, HR21

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights

Baxter, HR98–99

Coombs, HR4–5

Driedger, HR23–24

Eamer, HR77

Gerrard, HR29

Harwood-Jones, HR31

Honcharik, HR58

Lipinski, HR48

Lister, HR85–86

McFeetors, HR69

Murray, HR53

Oswald, HR28, HR105

Pattern, HR39

Penner, B, HR95

Penner, D, HR91

Ransome, HR27–28

Raymond, HR51

Romanetz, HR32

Scott, HR94

Stephanchew, HR22, HR24

Uhl, HR104–105

Unfried, HR96

Pharmacy licensing separation

Baxter, HR100

Gerrard, HR79

Head, HR80

Sproll, HR102

Trozzo, HR103

Unfried, HR97

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion

Baxter, HR98–100

Driedger, HR49, HR51–52, HR94

Gerrard, HR26, HR34–35, HR55

Harochaw, HR73

Honcharik, HR58

Kuber, HR94

Lipinski, HR49

MacNair, HR25–26

Milan, HR55–56

Murray, HR55

Nazeravich, HR81

Raymond, HR52

Romanetz, HR35

Sproll, HR101

Unfried, HR98–99

PricewaterhouseCoopers report

Coombs, HR5

Driedger, HR6, HR24, HR26, HR29, HR32, HR40, HR90

Harwood-Jones, HR32

MacNair, HR27

Oswald, HR34

Pattern, HR40

Ransome, HR29

Rivers, HR90

Romanetz, HR34

Stephanchew, HR24

Psychology profession regulation concerns

Alper, HR9–10

Public presentations

Alper, HR9–10

Baxter, HR98–100

Chevrier, HR6–8

Clement, HR73–75

Coombs, HR4–5

Doerksen, HR13–14

Eamer, HR76–77

Fraser, HR18–20

Harochaw, HR71–73

Harwood-Jones, HR29–31

Head, HR77–79

Holgate, HR87–88

Honcharik, HR57–59

Kuber, HR91–93

Lipinski, HR47–49

Lister, HR84–86

MacNair, HR24–26

McFeetors, HR68–71

Metge, HR35–37

Milan, HR55–57

Mowat, HR41–42

Murray, HR52–54

Mutchmor, HR15–17

Nazeravich, HR80–81

Osted, HR46–47

Pattern, HR38–40

Penner, B, HR95

Penner, D, HR90–91

Pope, HR10–12

Ransome, HR27–28

Raymond, HR49–51, HR81–83

Rivers, HR88–89

Romanetz, HR32–34

Scott, HR94–95

Sproll, HR100–102

Stephanchew, HR21–22

Stewart, HR75–76

Taylor, HR105–107

Thompson, HR44–46

Trozzo, HR102–104

Uhl, HR104–105

Unfried, HR96–98

Public trust promotion

Thompson, HR45

Written submissions

Belanger, HR59–62, HR133–146

Gray, HR129–132

Mutchmor, HR62–66, HR124–129

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

Points of order

P/O by Derkach disagreeing with statement that member from River East was being negative

ruled out of order (Reid), SED140

P/O by Taillieu requesting minster apologize for her remarks

ruled out of order (Reid), CC131

P/O by Taillieu stating that minister can't point out what CEO is trying to say

ruled out of order (Reid), CC131

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

Assisted living residences standardization

Rochon, LA88–89

Bill reported, LA107

Consultations

Faurschou, LA84

Penner, LA84

No-pet clauses, effect on seniors

Gerrard, LA89

Rochon, LA89

Todd, Larry, LA85

Todd, Lois, LA87

Public presentations

McBride, LA89–90

Penner, R, LA83–84

Rochon, LA88–89

Todd, Larry, LA85–86

Todd, Lois, LA86–87

Tenant deposit options for pets

Gerrard, LA86–87

McBride, LA89–90

Penner, LA83–84

Todd, Larry, LA86

Todd, Lois, LA87

Responsible Gaming program

Budget allocation

Hodgins, CC11

Taillieu, CC11

Video lottery terminal features

Hodgins, CC12–13

Taillieu, CC12–13

Rivers, Wayne (Procurity Inc.)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR90

Public presentation, HR88–89

Robichaud, Marc (Ste. Anne Police Department)

Police services, municipal

Boards, mandatory implementation, JU11–12

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Public presentation, JU10–11

Rochon, Jean Yves (Manitoba Council on Aging)

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

Assisted living residences standardization, LA88–89

No-pet clauses, effect on seniors, LA89

Public presentation, LA88–89

Romanetz, Gayle (Private Citizen)

Pharmacy profession

Loyalty programs, effect on patient care, HR33

Phamacy manager qualifications, HR33

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR32

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR35

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR34

Public presentation, HR32–34

Roussin, Diane (Inner City Safety Coalition)

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Police commission implementation, JU23

Public presentation, JU22–23

Winnipeg Police Services

Police board, member appointments, JU25

Roussin, Diane (Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre)

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

General comments, SED112

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED113

Board governance representation, SED114

Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED112–113

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED113, SED115

Public presentation, SED112–113

Rowat, Leanne (Minnedosa) P.C.

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Co-decision authority, LA179

First Nations communities, benefits, LA179

First Nations consultations, LA176

Manitoba Hydro

First Nations employment (Northern Manitoba), CC64

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Infoplace kiosk closures, CC9

Manitoba Promotion Council

Operating budget, PA133–134

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act

[Bill 226]

Opening remarks, SED64

Province of Manitoba, Image Campaign for–Auditor General's report (2007)

Start Living website contract tender, PA133

Senate reform, consultations

Representation, regional, SE4

Spirited Energy campaign

Effectiveness, PA132

Invoice discrepancies, PA134

Video lottery terminals

Site holder statistics, CC8–9

Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Customer complaint process, CC27

Ernst & Young recommendations report, CC24–25, CC28

Lottery wins, Ombudsman review, CC25, CC27

Rowat, Leanne (Riding Mountain) P.C.

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

First Nations consultations, LA179

S

Sadorski, Shane (Manitoba Cattle Producers Association)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Abandoned animal, definition of, AG10

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG12–13

Auction marts, reporting of neglect, AG10, AG13

Complaint investigation process, AG11

Consultation process, AG10, AG12–14

Public presentation, AG8–11

Transport of animals, incurred injuries, AG10–11

Veterinary, reporting of neglect, AG11

Written submission, AG37–41

Sanders, David M. (Private Citizen)

Police services, municipal

Boards, mandatory implementation, JU13, JU17

Budget responsibility, JU13, JU16–17

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Independent investigation units implementation, JU13

Police commission implementation, JU13–14

Public presentation, JU13–15

Winnipeg Police Services

Non-criminal complaints against officers, JU14–15

Saunders, Nick (Norway House Cree Nation)

Politics

Aboriginal participation, SE232

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE230, SE233

Public presentation, SE230

Schmidt, Bob (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Party affiliations, SE101

Public presentation, SE99–101

Qualifications for Senate positions, SE101

Schnoor, Jeff (Justice Department)

Auditor General's report, Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review (2005)

Opening remarks, PA83–84

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Information technology system updates, PA84–85

School divisions. See also Seven Oaks School Division, property Transactions in–Auditor General's report (2007)

Financed activities, acceptability

Farthing, PA191

Lamoureux, PA191

Funding increase

Edmond, HR161

Land acquisitions, policy statements

Borotsik, PA193

Selby, PA193

Surplus lands

Borotsik, PA190

Farthing, PA190

School trustees. See Public Schools Amendment Act (Limited At Large Elections of Trustees)

Schroeder, Leona (Manitoba Association of Social Workers)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Education criteria, SED90–91

Public presentation, SED87–90

Social worker registration qualifications, SED88, SED90

Schroeder, Leona (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED147

Schroeder, Randy (Granny's Poulty Cooperative (MB) Ltd.)

Cooperatives Amendment Act

[Bill 22]

Public presentation, LA79

Tax-deferred co-operative shares, LA79–80

Schroeder, Vic (Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board)

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General, conflict of interest, CC164–166, CC178–179

Board member appointments and meeting frequency, CC162–163, CC165, CC174

Contractor work timeline, CC165

KPMG audit firm retention, CC157

Mismanagement allegations

Contractor dismissal, CC164

Notifications, CC163–164

Report availability, CC154

Wind energy development proposals, CC182

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA231

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation, LA224, LA226

Scott, Mark (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR94

Public presentation, HR94–95

Security guards. See Private Investigators and Security Guards Amendment Act

Selby, Erin (Southdale) N.D.P.

Auditor General's report, Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review (2005)

Child-care audit recommendations, PA86

Regional health authorities

Relationship with Health department, PA99

School divisions

Land acquisitions, policy statements, PA193

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

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Amendments

Clause 1(3), HR162

passed, HR162

Debt repayment redirection, HR149, HR155, HR161

Football stadium, property tax exemption, HR159–160

Opening remarks, HR161

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Client demographics, LA95, LA97

Client loan alternatives, LA95

La Broquerie, Rural Muncipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Conflict of interest declarations, PA49–50

Manitoba Hydro

East-west power grid, project status, CC80–81

First Nations agreements, CC80

Hydro imports concerns (Ontario), CC78

Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act

[Bill 19]

Consultations with stakeholders, LA81–82

Membership credentials, LA82–83

Municipal Act

Legislative changes (1997), PA48

Municipal governments

Conflicts of interest policies, PA59–60

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2008)

Financial reports, tabling timelines, PA12

Senate reform, consultations

Abolition recommendations

Bradshaw, SE109–110

Brown, B, SE191

Chubb-Kennedy, SE150

Dziewit, SE141–142, SE144–145

East, SE222

Lamoureux, SE143–144

Pedersen, SE216

Pettersen, SE216

Aboriginal representation

Chubb-Kennedy, SE151

Howard, SE151

Jennissen, SE5, SE219, SE224

Kennedy, SE219

Kolt, SE224–225

Krpan, SE41–42

Martindale, SE41

Nevakshonoff, SE232–233

Reagan, SE224

Saunders, SE230, SE233

Wiebe, SE5–6

Ballot process

Baird, SE138

Brown, SE20–21

Coombs, SE102, SE104

Dziewit, SE143

Faurschou, SE20–21, SE90, SE98, SE102, SE106, SE138, SE143

Lamoureux, SE38, SE103, SE107–108, SE167, SE175, SE220

Mackling, SE175

McKinnon, SE38

McPhee, SE91

Montgomery, SE98

Ostash, SE54

Parsons, SE167

Therien, SE220

Campaign financing requirements

Allain, SE35–36

Brown, SE129

Byfield, SE131

Coombs, SE103

Dziewit, SE145, SE146

Faurschou, SE30

Howard, SE146

Jackson, SE62

Jennissen, SE5

Lamont, SE185

Lamoureux, SE129, SE145, SE185

Marcelino, SE103, SE134

McLelland, SE30

Nevakshonoff, SE28, SE35–36, SE103

Ostash, SE52, SE56

Pedersen, SE55–56, SE62

Sigurdson, SE28

Taylor, SE74

Wiebe, SE5

Citizen's assemblies input

Nevakshonoff, SE68–69

Wesley, SE68–69

Committee processes

Faurschou, SE42

Krpan, SE42–43

Comparison with appointments

Baird, SE139

Taillieu, SE138–139

Conflict concerns

Chaput, SE124–125

Martindale, SE124

Constituency issues

Lamoureux, SE58, SE67

Ostash, SE58–59

Wesley, SE67

Constitutional challenges

Collins, SE181

Lamont, SE184–185

Pedersen, SE184

Pouliot, SE194–195

Costs of Senate

East, SE221–222

Elected senate role

Nevakshonoff, SE69

Wesley, SE69

Election dates

Boyko, SE206

Brown, SE19

Eadie, SE163–165

Faurschou, SE30, SE215

Lamoureux, SE19, SE27, SE85, SE98, SE164–165

Marcelino, SE98

Mark, SE85

McLelland, SE30

Montgomery, SE98

Nevakshonoff, SE56

Ostash, SE57

Pedersen, SE163

Phillips, SE215

Rash, SE197

Sigurdson, SE27–28

Taylor, SE74

Election jurisdiction

Derkach, SE98

Lamoureux, SE224

Montgomery, SE98

Reagan, SE224

Election nominees, selection process

Brown, SE129–130

Faurschou, SE67

Lamoureux, SE72, SE129

Mark, SE87

Nevakshonoff, SE68–69, SE87

Wesley, SE67, SE69, SE72–73

Election process

Bernardin, SE3

Jennissen, SE3

Lamoureux, SE3

Election process (Alberta)

Brown, SE132

Byfield, SE133–135

Howard, SE131–132

Lamoureux, SE134

Taillieu, SE132

Election process (Australia)

Eadie, SE161–162

Francophone representation

Allain, SE35

Baird, SE138

Boucher, SE117–118

Brown, SE130

Forrest, SE44, SE47

Martindale, SE47, SE130, SE138

Pedersen, SE35

Gender parity concerns

Allain, SE34

Dziewit, SE145

Lamoureux, SE145

Martindale, SE5, SE34

Wiebe, SE5

House deadlock solutions

Carstairs, SE172–173

Martindale, SE26, SE172

Sigurdson, SE26

Hybrid election options

Boucher, SE120

Carstairs, SE171–172

Hechter, SE157

Lamoureux, SE120, SE157, SE171

Independent candidates

Dziewit, SE143

Howard, SE142–143

Independent council candidate selection

Hechter, SE156–157

Lamoureux, SE157

Marcelino, SE156

Pedersen, SE156

Outside influences, checks and balance

Borotsik, SE71–72

Wesley, SE71–72

Party affiliations

Brown, SE19

Chaput, SE125

Derkach, SE101

Faurschou, SE47

Grove, SE226

Howard, SE92

Krpan, SE43–44

Lamoureux, SE6, SE19, SE27, SE85, SE125, SE149, SE154, SE215

Levesque, SE48–49

Mandrake, SE140

Marcelino, SE56

Mark, SE85

McPhee, SE92

Ostash, SE56

Phillips, SE215

Pouliot, SE154

Schmidt, SE101

Sigurdson, SE27

Wiebe, SE6

Yerex, SE149

Provincial senate, viability of

Faurschou, SE70

Wesley, SE70

Public communications

Chaput, SE123–124

McKinnon, SE39

Nevakshonoff, SE39

Pedersen, SE123–124

Public opinion

East, SE220–221

Public presentations

Allain, SE31–34

Ashton, SE146–147

Baird, SE136–137

Bernardin, SE2–3

Boucher, SE115–119

Bradshaw, SE109–110

Brown, B, SE126–128

Brown, D, SE18–19

Byfield, SE132–134

Carstairs, SE168–170

Chaput, SE120–123

Chubb-Kennedy, SE149–151

Collins, SE180–182

Coombs, SE101–102

Dayson, SE110–111

Dobbie, SE175–178

Dziewit, SE141–142

Eadie, SE160–163

East, SE220–222

Forrest, SE44–46

Hechter, SE154–156

Jackson, SE59

Kennedy, SE218

Kolt, SE224–225

Krpan, SE39–41

Lamont, SE182–184

Lindsey, SE216–217

Mackling, SE173–174

Mandrake, SE140

Mark, SE81–83

McKinnon, SE36–38

McLelland, SE28–29

McPhee, SE88–90

Montgomery, SE96–97

Nerbas, SE107

Orsak, SE104–105

Ostash, SE52–53

Parsons, SE165–167

Pettersen, SE215–216

Phillips, SE212–214

Pouliot, SE152–153

Reagan, SE222–224

Saunders, SE230

Schmidt, SE99–101

Sigurdson, SE24–26

Therien, SE219–220

Watt, SE157–159

Wesley, SE64–67

Whyte, SE224

Wiebe, SE3–4

Yerex, SE147–149

Qualifications for Senate positions

Avanthay, SE189–190

Borotsik, SE60–61

Coombs, SE207

Derkach, SE101, SE108

Dewar, SE42

Eadie, SE163

Jackson, SE60–61

Krpan, SE42

Lamoureux, SE54, SE153

Montgomery, SE98–99

Nerbas, SE108–109

Nevakshonoff, SE98–99

Ostash, SE54–55

Pedersen, SE163

Pouliot, SE154

Schmidt, SE101

Representation, constitutional requirements

Borotsik, SE60, SE70–71

Jackson, SE60

Wesley, SE70–71

Representation, proportional

Brown, SE130–131

Dziewit, SE142–143

Eichler, SE153

Faurschou, SE86, SE143

Forrest, SE46–47

Howard, SE70

Krpan, SE41–42

Mark, SE86

Martindale, SE41–42, SE46, SE130–131, SE142

Pouliot, SE153

Wesley, SE70

Representation, provincial

Brown, SE192

Caldwell, SE63

Faurschou, SE54, SE63

Howard, SE55

Jackson, SE63–64

Lamoureux, SE84

Mark, SE84–85

Monk, SE84–85

Ostash, SE52, SE54–55

Representation, regional

Ashton, N, SE147

Baird, SE139

Bernardin, SE3

Boucher, SE119–120

Brown, SE20

Byfield, SE135

Dayson, SE111

Dewar, SE3, SE29

Faurschou, SE108, SE111, SE135, SE217–219

Forrest, SE47

Howard, SE105, SE119, SE174

Kennedy, SE218–219

Lamoureux, SE139, SE217

Lindsey, SE217–218

Mackling, SE174

Martindale, SE38, SE47, SE147

McLelland, SE29–30

Nerbas, SE108

Orsak, SE105–106

Pedersen, SE20, SE29

Rowat, SE4

Sigurdson, SE25

Wiebe, SE4–5

Representation, vote

Brown, SE20

Faurschou, SE20

Retirement

Early retirement enticements

Brown, SE128–129

Derkach, SE106–107

Faurschou, SE128–129

Jackson, SE62–63

Lamoureux, SE58, SE62–63, SE73, SE91, SE106

Orsak, SE106–107

Ostash, SE58

Wesley, SE73

Mandatory age

Brown, SE19

Chaput, SE125–126

Dewar, SE6, SE19

Eadie, SE164

East, SE222

Lamoureux, SE125

Marcelino, SE163–164

Sigurdson, SE25

Wiebe, SE6

Senate appointments

Nevakshonoff, SE57

Ostash, SE57–58

Senate impartiality

Millier, SE75–77

Senate mandate and contributions

Bradshaw, SE109

Brown, SE193

Carstairs, SE171

Collins, SE181–182

Coombs, SE103

Derkach, SE103

Dobbie, SE179

East, SE221

Howard, SE178–179

Lamoureux, SE84, SE159–160, SE171, SE179

Mandrake, SE140

Mark, SE84

Martindale, SE7

Watt, SE160

Wiebe, SE7

Single transferable vote

Martindale, SE5

Wiebe, SE4–5

Term limits for senators

Baird, SE139

Borotsik, SE72

Brown, SE19, SE130

Caldwell, SE59

Dewar, SE27

Dziewit, SE145–146

Grove, SE226

Howard, SE61, SE85

Jackson, SE60–61

Kolt, SE225

Lamoureux, SE29, SE130

Marcelino, SE139, SE145, SE220

Mark, SE85

McLelland, SE29

McPhee, SE90

Morrison, SE209

Nevakshonoff, SE57

Ostash, SE57

Sigurdson, SE27

Therien, SE220

Wesley, SE72

Wiebe, SE4, SE6

Written submissions

Alexander, J., SE209

Alexander, W., SE209

Arklie, SE189

Avanthay, SE189–190

Baturin, SE189

Boyko, SE205–206

Brown, SE190–193

Chudobiak, SE15

Coombs, SE206–207

Davidson, SE204–205

Delorme, SE22

Dobson, SE202–203

Garlich, SE8

Grove, SE225–227

Hrushovetz, SE79

Kunzelman, SE8

Levesque, SE48–49

Lucyshen, SE15

Miller, SE8

Millier, SE74–77

Morrison, SE207–209

Orsulak, SE8

Phillips, SE203

Pouliot, SE193–195

Rash, SE195–199

Sewell, SE206

Stadnyk, SE79

Stratton, SE199–202

Taylor, SE73–74

Teller, SE206

Thomas, SE8–15

Uchtmann, SE202

Winkless, SE15

Yerex, SE78–79

Senate Reform, Special Commitee on

Committee information packages availability

Derkach, SR5–6

Eichler, SR5–6

Faurshou, SR5–6

Howard, SR5

Lamoureux, SR6

To consider preperations for developing the final report of the committee, SR17–19, SR21–46

Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform

Amendment that Russell, Steinbach and Morden be included in list of locations

Eichler, SR4

passed, SR4

Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations

Derkach, SR3–4

Dewar, SR3

Howard, SR3

Jennissen, SR3

Lamoureux, SR3

withdrawn, SR

Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather

Amendment that meeting of the committee be scheduled for Thompson no later than May 9, 2009

Goertzen, SR9

Howard, SR10–12

defeated, SR12–13

Eichler, SR8, SR14

Goertzen, SR13

Howard, SR14

Jennissen, SR8–9, SR11

Lamoureux, SR7–8, SR12–14

Martindale, SR7–8, SR11, SR13–14

passed, SR14

Service Animals Protection Act

[Bill 238]

Amendments

Clause 3.1

Blady, SED64–65

passed, SED65

Bill reported, SED65

Guide dog costs

Peters, SED53

Guide dog use, personal stories

Parisian, SED54

Peters, SED53

Opening remarks

Blady, SED64

Public presentations

Parisian, SED54

Peters, SED52–54

Written submission

Parisian, SED65–67

Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report (2007), PA183

Investigation of individuals

Farthing, PA192–193

Lamoureux, PA192–193

Land acquisitions, board notifications

Bellringer, PA192

Farthing, PA192

Lamoureux, PA192

Land development, cash surpluses

Bellringer, PA193–194

Borotsik, PA193–194

Farthing, PA193

Land development, purchase price

Bellringer, PA193–196

Borotsik, PA193–194

Farthing, PA189, PA193–197

Maguire, PA194–196

Stefanson, PA189

Land valuation

Borotsik, PA190

Farthing, PA190

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA186–187

Farthing, PA187–189

Recommendations implementation

Farthing, PA189

Stefanson, PA189

Report anomaly investigations

Borotsik, PA191

Farthing, PA189, PA191

Stefanson, PA189

Report passed, PA197

Sewell, Doran (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE206

Sexsmith, Doug (Workers Compensation Board)

Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre

Funding, CC140–141, CC144

Workers Compensation Board

Borrowing increase, CC123

Canadian Museum for Human Rights, donation to, CC123–125

ChangeMakers contract, CC126–130

Claim cost increases, CC120–121

Contract and research grant evaluation, CC126

Coverage expansion, CC121

Funded positions, CC122–123

Funding ratio targets, CC143

Grant and research projects expenditures, CC138–141

Health-care staffing and costs, CC119, CC121–122

Holistic medicine use, approval, CC134–135

Information technology security and staffing, CC119, CC142

Injured workers, appeal process, CC118–119, CC136–137, CC142–143

Investment revenue projections, CC121

Labour sector, varying coverage rates, CC143

Permanent partial disabilities, annuity indexing, CC133

Public polling survey statistics and use, CC131–133

Rate regulator possiblities, CC144

Research and Workplace Innovation Program, CC137–138

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow funding, CC140

Viewpoints subcontract, CC127–130, CC141–142

Workplace injury prevention, consultation requests, CC141

Shambrock, David (Manitoba Food Processors Association)

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Agriculture department priorities, LA159

Consultations, LA160

Inspector training and qualifications, LA159

Public presentation, LA158–160

Shelvey, Dave (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Complaint investigation process, AG31

Written submission, AG30–32

Sigurdson, Hugh (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE28

Election dates, SE27–28

House deadlock solutions, SE26

Party affiliations, SE27

Public presentation, SE24–26

Representation, regional, SE25

Retirement, mandatory age, SE25

Term limits for senators, SE27

Silver, John (Community Financial Counselling Services, Inc.)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Client demographics, LA101–102

Company documentation, LA102

Payment preauthorization, LA101–102

Public presentation, LA100–102

Rollover and replacement loans, LA101

Written submission, LA112–115

Simms, Tom (Community Education Development Association)

Police services, municipal

Boards

Aboriginal representation, JU18–19

Smaller communities, JU20

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Police cadet regulations, JU21–22

Public presentation, JU17–20

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Board governance representation, SED94

Consultations, lack of, SED93

Winnipeg Police Services

Police board, member appointments, JU19, JU21

Simms, Tom (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Public presentation, SED91–94

Skaftfeld, Mike (CUPE Manitoba)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Debt repayment redirection, HR156–157

Public presentation, HR155–157

Economy

Government response to downturn, HR155–156

Smith, Harvey (Councillor, City of Winnipeg)

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA232

Public presentation, LA231–232

Smoking ban, driving with minors. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Aboriginal social workers, consultations with

Alper, SED107

Derkach, SED97, SED107, SED109, SED116

Flette, SED126–127

Hart, SED95–96, SED97–98

Lamoureux, SED98

MacDonald, SED109

Mitchelson, SED113–114

Peebles, SED116

Roussin, SED113

Amendments

Clause 10(1)(a)

Wowchuk, SED140

passed, SED141

Bill reported, SED142

Board governance representation

Chudzik, SED133–134

Derkach, SED114

Enns, SED105

Flette, SED127–128

Hershberg, SED103–104

Lamoureux, SED105, SED116, SED127, SED133

Mitchelson, SED103–105

Peebles, SED116

Roussin, SED114

Simms, SED94

Wowchuk, SED94

Consultations, lack of

MacKinnon, SED135–136

McVicker, SED124

Simms, SED93

Cross-cultural concerns

Carlson, SED71

Crocker, SED85

Education criteria

Burke, SED119

Hershberg, SED103

Mitchelson, SED90

Schroeder, SED90–91

Wowchuk, SED91

Legislative departmental responsibility

Flette, SED127

Lamoureux, SED127

Mitchelson, SED127

Licensure standards for provisional social workers

Brody, SED118

Carlson, SED71–72

Friesen, SED130

Kondrashov, SED121

Roussin, SED112–113

Opening remarks

Mitchelson, SED139–140

Wowchuk, SED138–139

Professional regulatory body membership

Schroeder, SED88

Profession title regulations

Chudzik, SED133

Enns, SED104–105

Peebles, SED115–116

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches

Alper, SED107

Chudzik, SED133

Eidse, SED111–112

Hart, SED98

Lamoureux, SED109

MacDonald, SED109

Roussin, SED113, SED115

Wowchuk, SED98, SED111

Public presentations

Alper, SED106–107

Brody, SED117–118

Burke, SED119–120

Carlson, SED71–72

Chudzik, SED131–133

Crocker, SED84–85

Delichte, SED99–101

Eidse, SED109–111

Enns, SED104–105

Flette, SED125–127

Frankel, SED85–86

Friesen, SED128–130

Hart, SED94–97

Hershberg, SED102–103

Kondrashov, SED120–121

MacDonald, SED108

MacKinnon, SED134–137

McVicker, SED122–124

Peebles, SED115–116

Roussin, SED112–113

Schroeder, SED87–90

Simms, SED91–94

Social worker registration qualifications

Brody, SED117

Enns, SED105

Frankel, SED85–86

Hershberg, SED103

MacDonald, SED108

Mitchelson, SED90

Schroeder, SED90

Social workers, conduct audits

Brody, SED117–118

Delichte, SED99–101, SED102

Wowchuk, SED102

Social work faculty curriculums, effect on

Brody, SED117

Students, consultations with

Derkach, SED111

Eidse, SED111

Lamoureux, SED112

Mitchelson, SED111

Wowchuk, SED111–112

Written submissions

Bryant, SED142–143

Crookshanks, SED143–144

Friesen, SED144

Kirkham, SED144–145

MacKinnon, SED149–153

Mander, SED145–146

Marsman, SED146

McKie, SED146–147

Schroeder, SED147

Verge, SED147–148

Wiebe, SED148–149

Spicer, Scott (Rural Municipality of Whitemouth)

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA54

Economic impact, LA53

Forestry responsibility, LA53

Municipal roads, effect on, LA53

Provincial park logging ban, LA53–54

Public presentation, LA53–54

Spirited Energy campaign. See also Province of Manitoba, Image Campaign for–Auditor General's report (2007)

Effectiveness

Borotsik, PA135

Eliasson, PA132–133, PA135

Rowat, PA132

Invoice discrepancies

Eliasson, PA134

Rowat, PA134

Logo redesign costs

Eliasson, PA135–136

Lamoureux, PA135–136

Media-buy budget

Bellringer, PA136–137

Eliasson, PA136

Lamoureux, PA136–137

Promotional item inventory

Borotsik, PA134–135

Eliasson, PA134–135

Sproll, Barbara (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacy licensing separation, HR102

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR101

Public presentation, HR100–102

Squire, Peter (Winnipeg Realtors)

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Audit process, SED83–84

Developer qualification criteria, SED84

Public presentation, SED83–84

Stadnyk, Steve (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE79

Statistics Amendment Act

[Bill 25]

Bill reported, LA161

Steeves, Gord (Councillor, City of Winnipeg)

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA230

Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA230

Election finance statement filing deadline, LA230–231

Public presentation, LA229–231

Stefanson, Heather (Tuxedo) P.C.

Conservation Department

Staff vacancies, PA74, PA76

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Brady Road landfill permit update, PA75

Contaminated site monitoring, PA75–76

Recommendations, departmental responsibility, PA79

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Existing licence and permit reviews, LA144

First Nations consultations, LA128, LA131, LA134, LA140

Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA138

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA148–149

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Manure management strategy, PA66–67

Manure winter-spreading ban, PA65

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA43–45, LA47, LA50, LA52, LA54, LA56, LA59, LA61, LA66

Economic impact, LA45

Opening remarks, LA68–69

La Broquerie, Rural Muncipality of–Auditor General's report (2008)

Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA50–51

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Capital projects prioritization, PA180

Five-year capital unit inspections, PA165–166

Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report (2004)

Internal communication policies, PA179

Tenant complaint investigations, PA179–180

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General, conflict of interest, PA185

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Underwater location, CC81

West-side location consultations, CC82

Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report (2006)

Recommendations implementation, PA38–39

Public Accounts–Auditor General's report (2008)

Overview decision responsibility, PA9

Private sector accounting, use of, PA8–9

Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report (2007)

Land development, purchase price, PA189

Recommendations implementation, PA189

Report anomaly investigations, PA189

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA123

Stephanchew, Randall (Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association)

College of Physicians and Surgeons

Advisory council memberships, HR22

Pharmacy profession

Member regulation divisiveness, HR23

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist consultations, HR21

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR22, HR24

PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR24

Public presentation, HR21–22

Stevens, Jan (Private Citizen)

Insurance industry

Catastrophic injury definitions, LA209

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries)

[Bill 36]

Brain injury assessments, LA207–208

Public presentation, LA207–209

Stewart, Greg (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Chiropractic services regulations, HR75–76

Public presentation, HR75–76

Stratton, Hon. Terry (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE199–202

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

Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report (2007)

Risk and liabilities, legislation need, PA78

Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Commercial forestry exclusion, LA71–72

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Amendments

Clause 1.1, LA190

passed, LA190

Clause 2.2, LA190

passed, LA190

First Nations consultations, LA124, LA132, LA135, LA177

Opening remarks, LA188–189

Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA144–145

Treaty rights, effect on, LA184

Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report (2007)

Environmental management information systems utilization, PA70

Environment Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Agricultural operations exemptions, SED12–13

Water drainage measurements, SED7

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Enforcement policies, LA44, LA46

Forestry responsibility, LA54

Land-use categorization, LA59–60

Opening remarks, LA67–68

Provincial park logging ban, LA59, LA70–71

Swan, Hon. Andrew (Minto) N.D.P.

Casino development

Community policies, CC19

Management responsiblity, CC23

Video lottery terminal criteria, CC20

Elections Manitoba office

Enumeration policies, LA18–19

Horse racing industry

Report status, CC17–18

Standard-bred industry concerns, CC18

Labour Mobility Act

[Bill 21]

Opening remarks, LA73

Red Seal Program standard viability, LA32

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC34–36

Public education budget allotment, CC37–39

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC2–5

Compulsive gambling programs, CC20–21

Promotional expenditures, CC23

Revenue targets, CC11

Scratch-and-win game policies, CC26, CC28–29

MLC Holdings Inc.

Capital assets, CC14

Points of order

P/O by Chomiak stating that member from Steinbach is challenging witnesses, LA21

Video lottery terminals

Commission rates, CC17

Redistribution program policies, CC6–7

Site holder statistics, CC8–9, CC30

Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Ernst & Young recommendations report, CC24

T

Taillieu, Mavis (Morris) P.C.

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG20

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG4

Buildings and Mobile Homes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Opening remarks, LA73

Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre

Funding, CC140–141, CC144

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Consulting contract costs, CC39

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Debt repayment, CC15

Employee pension plans, CC15

Employee union statistics, CC13

Employee volunteer time policies, CC15–16

Food and beverage providers, casinos, CC13–14

Performance indicator surveys, CC12, CC29

Revenue targets, CC9–11

MLC Holdings Inc.

Capital assets, CC14–15

Points of order

P/O by Taillieu requesting minster apologize for her remarks, CC131

P/O by Taillieu stating that minister can't point out what CEO is trying to say, CC131

Responsible Gaming program

Budget allocation, CC11

Video lottery terminal features, CC12–13

Senate reform, consultations

Comparison with appointments, SE138–139

Election process (Alberta), SE132

Workers Compensation Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Firefighter coverage, LA38–39

Workers Compensation Board

Annual reports, CC118

Borrowing increase, CC123

Canadian Museum for Human Rights, donation to, CC123–125

ChangeMakers contract, CC126–130

Claim cost increases, CC119–121

Contract and research grant evaluations, CC125

Coverage expansion, CC121

Funded positions, CC122–123

Grant and research projects expenditures, CC138–141

Health-care staffing and costs, CC119, CC121–122

Information technology security and staffing, CC119

Injured workers, recovery times, CC118–119

Investment revenue projections, CC121

Research and Workplace Innovation Program, CC137–138

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow funding, CC140

Viewpoints subcontract, CC127–130, CC141–142

Workplace injury prevention, consultation requests, CC141

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Administration penalty enforcements, PA118–119

Investigation officers, issuing of improvement orders, PA125–127

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA122

Policies and procedures manual update, PA127

Recommendations implementation report, PA119–120, PA124

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Employee demographics and statistics, CC72–73

Taxation

Basic personal exemptions

Borotsik, HR150

Martin, HR149–150

Education property tax credit

Craig, HR158

Martin, HR149

Personal income tax reductions

Fernandez, HR154

Martin, HR149

Taylor, Blake (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Patient complaint process, HR106–108

Public presentation, HR105–107

Taylor, Murray J. (IGM Financial)

Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act

[Bill 19]

Written submission, LA115–116

Taylor, William (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Campaign financing requirements, SE74

Election dates, SE74

Written submission, SE73–74

Teachers' Pension Act

Cost of living allowance legislation

Benoit, LA220

Bowslaugh, LA214

Chomiak, LA227

Hughes, LA227–228

Marshall, LA225

Monk, LA221–223

Prendergast, LA223

Schuler, LA224, LA226

Teller, James T. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE206

Ternette, Nick (Private Citizen)

Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 35]

Written submission, LA243–244

Therien, Tom (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Ballot process, SE220

Public presentation, SE219–220

Term limits for senators, SE220

Thiessen, Ron (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

First Nations consultations, LA140

Public presentation, LA139

Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA139–140

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Consultations, LA63–64

Provincial park logging ban, LA63

Public presentation, LA62–64

Thomas, Paul (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE8–15

Thompson, Laurie (Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Loan rates, regional differentials, LA97

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Public presentation, HR44–46

Public trust promotion, HR45

Thompson, Robert (The Money Tree)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Business competitiveness, LA97

Client demographics, LA97

Public presentation, LA96

Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA96, LA104

Todd, Larry (Private Citizen)

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

No-pet clauses, effect on seniors, LA85

Public presentation, LA85–86

Tenant deposit options for pets, LA86

Todd, Lois (Private Citizen)

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 12]

No-pet clauses, effect on seniors, LA87

Public presentation, LA86–87

Tenant pet deposit options, rental properties, LA87

Tonnellier, Randy (Private Citizen)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Written submission, AG33–34

Trozzo, Pat (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacy licensing separation, HR103

Public presentation, HR102–104

U

Uchtmann, Robert H. (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE202

Uhl, Jeff (Private Citizen)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR104–105

Public presentation, HR104–105

Unfried, Curtis (Manitoba International Pharmacists Association)

Regulated Health Professions Act

[Bill 18]

Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR96

Pharmacy licensing separation, HR97

Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR98–99

Public presentation, HR96–98

V

Valgardson, Tim (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation)

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Scratch-and-win game policies, CC26, CC28

Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Customer complaint process, CC27

Ernst & Young recommendations report, CC24–26, CC28

Lottery wins, Ombudsman review, CC25, CC27

Verge, Vicki (Manitoba Children's Issues and Interest Group)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED147–148

Victims' Bill of Rights Amendment Act

[Bill 15]

Bill reported, HR108

Video lottery terminals. See also Casino development; Responsible Gaming program

Commission rates

Cullen, CC16–17

Hodgins, CC16–17

Swan, CC17

Redistribution program policies

Cullen, CC17

Graydon, CC6–7

Hodgins, CC6, CC17

Swan, CC6–7

Revenues, community benefit requirement

Chomiak, PA112–113

Graydon, PA112–113

Site holders, regulation compliance

Chomiak, PA114

Lamoureux, PA114

Site holders, statistics

Borotsik, PA115

Chomiak, PA115

Graydon, CC5, CC20, CC29–30

Hodgins, CC5–6, CC8–9, CC20, CC29–30

Rowat, CC8–9

Swan, CC8–9, CC30

Voora, Vivek (International Institute for Sustainable Development)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

Public presentation, LA185–187

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage project

Ecosystem valuation studies, LA186–187

W

Walding, Phil (Duffy's Taxi)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, SED30

Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED30–31

Watt. Joshua (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE157–159

Senate mandate and contributions, SE160

Weiss, Lorne (Manitoba Real Estate Association)

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act

[Bill 4]

Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility, SED82

Public presentation, SED81–82

Wesley, Jared (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Citizen's assemblies input, SE68–69

Constituency issues, SE67

Elected senate role, SE69

Election nominees, selection process, SE67, SE69, SE72–73

Outside influences, checks and balance, SE71–72

Provincial senate, viability of, SE70

Public presentation, SE64–67

Representation, constitutional requirements, SE70–71

Representation, proportional, SE70

Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE73

Term limits for senators, SE72

Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Customer complaint process

Rowat, CC27

Valgardson, CC27

Ernst & Young recommendations report

Rowat, CC24–25, CC28

Swan, CC24

Valgardson, CC24–26, CC28

Lottery wins, Ombudsman review

Rowat, CC25, CC27

Valgardson, CC25, CC27

Whelan Enns, Gaile (Manitoba Wildlands)

East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act

[Bill 6]

First Nations consultations, LA136–137

Public presentation, LA136–137, LA188

Resource management, LA137

Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA138–139

Environment Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Cabinet review procedures, SED10

Developer alteration definitions, SED9–10

Licencing, public registry availability, SED9

Public presentation, SED8–10

Forest Amendment Act

[Bill 3]

Commercial timber cutting definition, LA57

Consultations, LA58–59

Land-use categorization, LA59–60

Mining permissions, LA57

Provincial park logging ban, LA59–60

Public presentation, LA57–59

Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Public Utilities Board Amendment Act (Electricity Reliability)

[Bill 20]

Penalty enforcement, Cabinet authority, SED16

Public presentation, SED14–15

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

West-side location consultations, SED10–11

Whyte, Gregg (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Public presentation, SE224

Wiebe, Amos (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Aboriginal representation, SE5–6

Campaign financing requirements, SE5

Gender parity concerns, SE5

Party affiliations, SE6

Public presentation, SE3–4

Representation, regional, SE4–5

Retirement, mandatory age, SE6

Senate mandate and contributions, SE7

Single transferable vote, SE4–5

Term limits for senators, SE4, SE6

Wiebe, Erika (Private Citizen)

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Written submission, SED148–149

Wiens, David (Dairy Farmers of Manitoba)

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Dairy Act legislation, overlap of, LA155

Milk truck hygiene regulations and costs, LA155–157

Public presentation, LA154–156

Wightman, Peter (Construction Labour Relations Association of Manitoba)

Apprenticeship and Certification Act

[Bill 26]

Administrative penalties enforcement, LA197

Compulsory certifications, LA196–197

Consultations, LA197–198

Pooled apprenticeship agreements, LA196

Prior learning assessment–trade qualifications, LA196

PTAC board mandate and subcommittee membership, LA194–195

Public presentation, LA194–197

Wilgosh, Arlene (Health and Healthy Living Department)

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report (2008)

Air ambulance services, PA22–24, PA25

Ambulance service providers, PA21–23, PA24

Emergency Medical Services expenditure increase, PA20–21

Emergency Services Medical Advisory Commitee meeting frequency, PA21

Health and Healthy Living Department

Annual business plans, PA95

Departmental responsibilities, PA96–97

Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee

Meeting frequency, PA35–36

Pharmacare program

Auditor General's report (2006)

Drug information systems, PA38

Evaluation framework report, PA35

Formulary updates, generic drugs, PA36–37

Pharmacare cost escalations, PA35

Recommendations implementation, PA34

Utilization management agreements, PA37–38

Auditor General's report (2008)

Employee manuals, updates, PA30

Formulary updates, generic drugs, PA31

Monthly deductible payments, PA29, PA34

Patient medication management strategy, PA27

Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA29, PA31–32

Pharmacy claim analysis and audits, PA27

Professional fee compliance, PA30

Public communication strategy, PA26–27, PA30

Regional health authorities

Accountability process, PA96

Annual report expectations, PA94–95, PA97–98

Authority concerns and communications, PA99–100, PA100–101

Board member criteria and orientation process, PA98–99

Employee satisfaction surveys, PA103

Funding inequalities, PA101

Relationship with Health department, PA99–100

Shared authority clarification, PA97

Whistle-blower protection and complaint investigations, PA103–105

Regional health authority governance–Auditor General's report (2003)

Opening remarks, PA93–94

Williams, Byron (Public Interest Law Centre)

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans)

[Bill 14]

Business competitiveness, LA98–99

Client demographics, LA98

Client loan alternatives, LA99–100

Public presentation, LA97–99

Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA98–99

Wilson, Joan (Unicity Taxi)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, SED27

Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED27–28

Winkless, Philip (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Written submission, SE15

Winnipeg Police Services

Non-criminal complaints against officers

Goertzen, JU15–16

Sanders, JU14–15

Police board, member appointments

Chartrand, JU29

Graydon, JU29

Lamoureux, JU21, JU25

Roussin, JU25

Simms, JU19, JU21

Wise, JU24

Wise, Allan (Inner City Safety Coalition)

Police services, municipal

Boards

Aboriginal representation, JU24–25

Mandatory implementation, JU23–24

Smaller communities, JU25

Police Services Act

[Bill 16]

Public presentation, JU23–24

Winnipeg Police Services

Police board, member appointments, JU24

Wishart, Ian (Keystone Agricultural Producers)

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Agriculture department priorities, LA149

Dairy Act legislation, overlap of, LA150–151

Farm definitition clarification, LA152

Food producers legal protection, LA150

Penalty enforcement, LA150–151

Public presentation, LA148–151

Safety-net programs, LA151

Siezed goods responsibility, LA150

System costs, LA149

Wishart, Rick (Ducks Unlimited Canada)

Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act

[Bill 217]

Public presentation, SED55–57

Workers Compensation Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Bill reported, LA72

Case reviews

Budde, LA36

Claimant concerns and payment denials

Budde, LA34–37

Firefighter coverage

Forrest, LA37–39

Taillieu, LA38–39

Firefighter health concerns, personal stories

Buchannon, LA41

Public presentations

Buchannon, LA41

Budde, LA33–36

Forrest, LA37–38

Hudson, LA40–41

Workers Compensation Board

Annual report (2006), CC117

Report passed, CC145

Annual report (2007), CC117

Annual report (2008), CC117

Annual Report of the Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel (2006), CC117

Report passed, CC145

Annual Report of the Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel (2007), CC117

Annual Report of the Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel (2008), CC117

Annual reports

Allan, CC118

Taillieu, CC118

Borrowing increase

Sexsmith, CC123

Taillieu, CC123

Canadian Museum for Human Rights, donation to

Sexsmith, CC123–125

Taillieu, CC123–125

ChangeMakers contract

Sexsmith, CC126–130

Taillieu, CC126–130

Claimant concerns and payment denials

Hudson, LA

Lamoureux, LA36–37

Claim cost increases

Sexsmith, CC120–121

Taillieu, CC119–121

Contract and research grant evaluations

Sexsmith, CC126

Taillieu, CC125

Coverage expansion

Sexsmith, CC121

Taillieu, CC121

Five-Year Plan, 2006-2010, CC117

Report passed, CC145

Five-Year Plan, 2007-2011, CC117

Five-Year Plan, 2008-2012, CC117

Five-Year Plan, 2009-2013, CC117

Funded positions

Sexsmith, CC122–123

Taillieu, CC122–123

Funding ratio targets

Cullen, CC143

Sexsmith, CC143

Grant and research projects expenditures

Sexsmith, CC138–141

Taillieu, CC138–141

Health-care staffing and costs

Sexsmith, CC119, CC121–122

Taillieu, CC119, CC121–122

Holistic medicine use, approval

Faurschou, CC134–135

Sexsmith, CC134–135

Information technology security and staffing

Cullen, CC142

Sexsmith, CC119, CC142

Taillieu, CC119

Injured workers, appeal process

Cullen, CC142–143

Lamoureux, CC136–137

Sexsmith, CC118–119, CC136–137, CC142–143

Taillieu, CC118–119

Investment revenue projections

Sexsmith, CC121

Taillieu, CC121

Labour sector, varying coverage rates

Cullen, CC143

Sexsmith, CC143

Permanent partial disabilities, annuity indexing

Allan, CC134

Faurschou, CC133–134

Sexsmith, CC133

Public polling survey statistics and use

Allan, CC135–136

Lamoureux, CC131–133, CC135–136

Sexsmith, CC131–133

Rate regulator possiblities

Allan, CC144

Cullen, CC144

Sexsmith, CC144

Research and Workplace Innovation Program

Sexsmith, CC137–138

Taillieu, CC137–138

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow funding

Sexsmith, CC140

Taillieu, CC140

Viewpoints subcontract

Allan, CC130–131

Sexsmith, CC127–130, CC141–142

Taillieu, CC127–130, CC141–142

Workplace injury prevention, consultation requests

Sexsmith, CC141

Taillieu, CC141

Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report (2007)

Administration penalty enforcements

Bellringer, PA118–119

Parr, PA118–119

Taillieu, PA118–119

Investigation officers, issuing of improvement orders

Parr, PA125–127

Taillieu, PA125–127

Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations

Borotsik, PA122–123

Brick, PA122

Lamoureux, PA123

Maguire, PA123

referred to steering committee (Derkach), PA123

Stefanson, PA123

Taillieu, PA122

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA116

Parr, PA116–118

Policies and procedures manual update

Parr, PA127

Taillieu, PA127

Recommendations implementation report

Bellringer, PA119, PA125

Borotsik, PA120–121

Howard, PA120–121

Lamoureux, PA125

Parr, PA119, PA124

Taillieu, PA119–120, PA124

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

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Amendments

Clause 6, subsection 5.1(2), AG29–30

passed, AG30

Animal protection officer qualifications, AG20

Auction marts, reporting of neglect, AG20

Consultation process, AG11–12, AG13

Gestation sow treatment, AG27

Opening remarks, AG27–28

Puppy mill investigations and fines, AG17

Transport of animals, incurred injuries, AG7

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG3, AG22–23

Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments)

[Bill 8]

Opening remarks, LA238

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Job training, program availability, PA150

Rate setting, PA150

Single parents, programs for, PA150

Food Safety and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 7]

Amendments

Clause 10(2), LA164

passed, LA164

Clause 15(3), LA165

passed, LA165

Clause 20(1), LA166

passed, LA166

Inspector training and qualifications, LA154

Opening remarks, LA164

Penalty enforcement, LA151

Rural community events, impact on, LA153–154

Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009

Cameras in courtrooms, LA260

Motion by Wowchuk to accept recommendations in Schedule A; reject recommendations in Schedule B, LA261

Opening remarks, LA 256–257

Senior judge program, LA260

Manitoba Hydro

Auditor General, conflict of interest, CC164–166, CC179

Auditor General's report, CC155–156, CC157–158, CC165–167

Export sales, contracts and term sheets, CC153

Mismanagement allegations

Notifications, CC156–157

Report availability, CC154

Revenue and expenditure estimates, CC152

Wind energy development proposals, CC181

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC148

Social Work Profession Act

[Bill 9]

Amendments

Clause 10(1)(a), SED140

passed, SED141

Board governance representation, SED94

Education criteria, SED91

Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED98, SED111

Social workers, conduct audits, SED102

Students, consultations with, SED111–112

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Employee demographics and statistics

Brennan, CC72–73

Taillieu, CC72–73

Partnership arrangement profit margin

Borotsik, CC76

Brennan, CC76

Project status and costs

Brennan, CC167–168

Cullen, CC167–168

Staffing turnover

Brennan, CC167

Cullen, CC167

Y

Yerex, Roy (Private Citizen)

Senate reform, consultations

Party affiliations, SE149

Public presentation, SE147–149

Written submission, SE78–79

Youngman, John (Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals)

Animal Care Amendment Act

[Bill 2]

Inspectors, need for increase, AG3

Public presentation, AG2–3

Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG2–3