2011 Legislative Session: Third Session, 39th Parliament
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Debates of the Legislative Assembly

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Morning Sitting

Volume 24, Number 6

[ Page 7897 ]

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011

The House met at 10:03 a.m.

[Mr. Speaker in the chair.]

Prayers.

Introductions by Members

M. Karagianis: In the time-honoured habit of this House, I would like to introduce my newest granddaughter, Alexandra Makana Gamracy, who was born to my son and his wife, and her sister Maxine. I would like the House to please make her welcome. She is one week old.

Hon. R. Coleman: In the spirit of the member opposite, I'd also like to introduce my new granddaughter to the House. Her name is Josephine Annabelle Johnson. She was born a couple of weeks ago, and she came out at 11 pounds, two ounces.

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Tabling Documents

Mr. Speaker: Hon. Members, I have the honour to present the following reports: the Office of the Auditor General, Annual Report 2010-2011 and Service Plan 2011-12–2013-14; report 3, Status of Enterprise Risk Management in the Government Ministries of British Columbia; report 4, An Audit of the Environmental Assessment Office's Oversight of Certified Projects; report 5, British Columbia Coroners Service; report 6, Observations on Financial Reporting; Elections B.C., Annual Report 2010-2011; Discussion Paper: Internet Voting, August 2011; Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on Recall Petitions, November 15, 2010-April 30, 2011; Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Vancouver–Point Grey By-Election, May 11, 2011; Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, Annual Report 2010-2011; Merit Commissioner, Annual Report 2010-2011 — Upholding Fair Hiring in the B.C. Public Service; Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, Annual Report 2010; Representative for Children and Youth, Annual Report, April 1, 2010-March 31, 2011; So Many Plans, So Little Stability: A Child's Needs for Security; Isolated and Invisible: When Children with Special Needs Are Seen but Not Seen, June 2011.

Hon. Members, if you'd remain in your seats. The Lieutenant-Governor is in the precinct.

His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor entered the chamber and took his seat on the throne.

Prorogation Address

Hon. S. Point (Lieutenant-Governor): Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, in closing the third session of the 39th parliament of British Columbia, I wish to commend you on the accomplishments of the past year. This session has seen the passage of measures of wide-ranging and significant importance to the people of our province. On behalf of all British Columbians, I wish to express my appreciation for the care and attention you've given to your deliberations. I now relieve you of your duties. But don't go far. [Laughter.]

His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor retired from the chamber.

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[Mr. Speaker in the chair.]

Hon. S. Bond: Mr. Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly, it is His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor's will and pleasure that the Legislative Assembly be prorogued until 2 p.m. today, and this Legislative Assembly is hereby prorogued accordingly.

Mr. Speaker: Hon. Members, this House is prorogued until two o'clock this afternoon.

The House prorogued at 10:11 a.m.

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