Province of British Columbia
First Session, 38th Parliament – 2005
INDEX (Member entries)
Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard)

Hagen, Hon. Stan (Comox Valley)

As subject
knowledge of terms of reference in review of child death case 196-7 (Ralston) 197 (Robertson) 196
Adoption, number of adoptions in B.C. 1495
Alabama, child protection services 1563
B.C. Coroners Service
investigation of child deaths 318-9, 1397, 1712
review of death of Sherry Charlie 190, 1228-9
B.C. Liberal Party government, goals 1492-4
Charlie, Sherry
brother remaining in relative's home 1711
investigations and reviews of death 1228-9
kith-and-kin agreement 146-7, 195, 198, 1499-502, 1504-5
review of death 145-8, 189-90, 194-8, 230-1, 274, 1504-5
review of death, documents re director's case review tabled 190
Child and youth officer
independence 274, 1587
powers and role 196, 198, 271-2, 274
report on social workers 1503-4
review of death of Sherry Charlie 190, 194, 196-8, 1227-8, 1500, 1711
Children
child care funding 1492-3
child death reviews
communications with families 2101
review process 1187, 1397
review process, panel to review 317-20, 1082, 1500, 1506-7, 1559-62, 1711-2
child protection
audits 1562
funding 147, 230, 319, 1509
services, changes 1506-9, 1563-5
child protection, funding 98
child protection workers 1589-90
children at risk, government action 1493-4
children in government care 1495, 1504-5, 1509, 1564, 2098
deaths 1507, 1558-9, 2101
early learning 1492
government action on children at risk 98
programs and services for children and families, government action 1495
special needs children, programs and services 1493, 2201-4
Children and Family Development Ministry
estimates debate 1492-509, 1553-70, 1587-91, 2195-208
budget 98, 147, 228, 1492, 1494-5, 1508-9, 2212
goals and responsibilities 1492-4
staff commended 1494
Children's commissioner, role 271
Commission of inquiry into child protection services, policies and practices of Social Services Ministry, implementation of recommendations 1590
Community Living B.C.
funding and service delivery 2203-6
information technology contracts 2206
risk assessment report 2207
role and responsibilities 1493
Dezell, Cliff, comments on services for first nations children and families 1570
Disabled and handicapped persons
community living services 1493
programs and services, funding and service delivery 2203-6
Education, government strategy 1492
Elizabeth Fry Society of B.C., services for aboriginal youth 1556-7
First nations
aboriginal planning committees, funding 227-8
children in government care 1494, 1568
mental health of children and youth, services 1494
new relationship with government 228
services for children and families, transfer of responsibility to aboriginal organizations 1565-70
Foster care
foster parents, recruitment 1588-9
guardianship workers 1590
kith-and-kin agreement guidelines 146-7, 1495-503
resource workers 1588-9
transition of foster children to independent living 2198
Gove, Thomas J.
involvement in child death review panel 1559, 1561
meeting with government on child protection issues 317, 319
Hall, Savannah, death
call for coroner's inquest 1548
investigations and reviews 1548
Health
government promotion of healthy lifestyle and physical fitness 1493
health care professionals, recruitment 2202-3
health care workers, supply and wages 2203
Humphrey, Dayna, death of son 2101
Income assistance, recipients under age 18 2198
John, Ed, involvement in child death review panel 1561-2
Justice system, mentally ill youth in court system 2197-8
McCallum, Dulcie, report on former residents of Woodlands School 2200
Mental health of children and youth, services 1494, 2197
Ministerial statements
Review of death of Sherry Charlie 189-90
New York Times, article on child protection services 1509
Ombudsman, review of death of Sherry Charlie 1228
Oppal, Wally, handling of review of death of Sherry Charlie 190, 194, 196-8
Port Alice, future of pulp mill 67-8, 148
Roots of Empathy program 1493
Seymour, Brandon James, child death case 2099
Social workers, front-line workers 194-5, 1503-4
Vancouver, services for aboriginal youth 1556-7
Vancouver Island, child protection services 1508
Welfare, support system for vulnerable persons 1493
Woodlands School, compensation for former residents of school, government action 2199-201
Young Eagle Healing Lodge, contracted services for aboriginal youth 1553-7
Youth agreements 2195-7
Youth Clubhouse, funding 1591, 2199
Hammell, Sue (Surrey–Green Timbers)

As subject
appointment as Assistant Deputy Speaker (Farnworth) 11
Asia, earthquake in South Asia, assistance for victims, B.C. contribution 1653
Education
class size and composition, cases 603-4
school libraries 604
system 602-3
Homelessness in B.C. 1079
Kla-How-Eyah Aboriginal Centre, work of centre 2210
Pensions, history of pension system 304-5
Retirement, mandatory retirement 304-5
Statements by members
Disaster relief for victims of earthquake in South Asia 1653
Homelessness 1079
Kla-How-Eyah Aboriginal Centre 2210
Medical clinic in Surrey 63-4
Surrey, homelessness, case 1079
Surrey HIV/AIDS Centre Society, services 63-4
Teachers, collective bargaining process, history 604-5
Teachers' Collective Agreement Act, debate 601-5
Hansen, Hon. Colin (Vancouver-Quilchena)

As subject
family experience in fishing and forestry industries 843
Air, greenhouse gas emissions, regulation 440
Aluminum Co. of Canada Ltd., Kitimat smelter, sale of power 321
Asia-Pacific region, market opportunities 364-8, 370-3
Asia-Pacific Trade Council, role 364-5, 370-1
Brilliant Dam, power plant expansion project 442
B.C., northern and rural B.C.
economic development, government initiatives 398-9
unemployment rate in North Coast area 1806
Business
business climate 364-5
competitiveness 363-4
subsidies, elimination 363, 398
taxation 363-4
Canadian Occupational Projection System, role 401
Capital regional district, economy 922
China, trade missions to B.C. 373
Climate change, government action 439
Columbia Basin Trust
amalgamation with Columbia Power Corporation, option agreement 442-4, 448-9
future of trust 444
role 442
shares, holdings by Finance Ministry 448-9
Columbia Power Corporation, share holdings by Finance Ministry 448-9
Concert Properties Ltd., ability to bid on Olympics venue construction projects 458
Conflict of interest, definition 458
Construction industry, residential construction industry, industry training organizations 400-1
Cowan, Gary, hiring by government 919-20
Doney, Lee, comments on relationship between Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Power Corporation 443
Economic Development Ministry
estimates debate 362-76, 394-404, 436-54
marketing and promotion division, staffing levels 373
responsibilities 363
service delivery 363
staff dedicated to economic development in rural B.C. 398-9
staffing levels 373, 397-8
work on environmental sustainability 439-41
work with Environment and Agriculture and Lands Ministries 439-40
Economy, B.C. economy
economic development initiatives 439
government strategy 398, 440-1
Employment, job creation in B.C. 321-2
Environment, sustainable environmental management, relationship with economic development 439-41
Europe, film industry 369
European Union, market opportunities 368, 370-1
Exports and imports
Asia-Pacific initiative 364, 369, 373, 451
international marketing of B.C. 364-73, 439
trade between B.C. and Asia 364-5
trade missions 364, 372-3
Film industry, industry abroad 369
First nations, economic development funding 893
Forest innovation program 365
Forests and forest industry
export of products, international exports 365
mountain pine beetle control 890-2
Government
deregulation initiative 363
ministries, reorganization 363
Health care professionals, recruitment of foreign-trained professionals 375, 395-6
Immigration
business immigration program 374, 396-7
connecting skilled workers with employment, Skills Connect for Immigrants program 374
immigration to rural B.C. 375-6
provincial nominee program 374-6, 394-7
Industry Training Authority
budget 436-7
operations 400-1, 404
relationship with post-secondary education institutions 401-2, 404, 436-8
satisfaction survey 439
staffing levels 438
Investment
investment in B.C. 365
investor responsibilities 439-40
Job protection commissioner, role 398-9
Keenleyside Dam, Arrow Lakes power project 442
Kyoto accord, government action 439-40
LegaciesNow, funding for initiatives 450-1
London, England, B.C. trade office 365, 367
North island–coast development initiative trust
accountability 932-3
administration costs, government assistance 843
advisers 928
areas covered by trust 921-3
dissolution of trust 933-4
establishment 224-5
funding
allocation 843
regional account 931
tax exemptions 930
governance
chief executive and financial officers 928-9
composition of board and regional advisory committees 843-4, 921, 924-8
involvement of first nations 843-4, 924-8
provincial government role 922
sectors eligible for funding, arts and culture 931-2
strategic plans 929-30
North Island–Coast Development Initiative Trust Act, debate 224-5, 843-4, 921-34
Northern development initiative trust
accountability 798
funding
additional funding 224, 798
allocation 888
first nations projects 893
funding from B.C. Rail–CN Rail partnership 797
mountain pine beetle issue 888
governance
provincial government role 888-90
requests for legislative changes 922
local decision-making 809, 888-9
relationship with Economic Development ministry 889
sectors eligible for funding
agriculture 224, 798, 894-6
arts and culture 894-5
eligible sectors 844
Northern Development Initiative Trust Amendment Act, 2005, debate 224, 797-8, 809, 888-96
Nurses, recruitment of foreign-trained nurses 395
Oil and gas, offshore drilling, government action 441
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler
aboriginal legacy, funding 446
benefits, initiatives for regions outside lower mainland 450-2
benefits, marketing opportunities 364, 370-1
construction projects, inclusion of apprenticeships 452-3
contingency funding 445-6, 450
cost 446-8
cost, indemnity agreement 448, 450, 453
funding by B.C. government 445-7
funding by B.C. government, monitoring by auditor general 453-4, 458-9
job creation 451
Olympic Live program 445-6, 450-1
Paralympics, funding 446
procurement of goods and services, 2010 Commerce Centre 450-1
security, funding 446
sports development, funding 446
venue construction, funding 445
Whistler legacy, funding 446
Physicians, recruitment of foreign-trained physicians 395-6
Port Alice, future of pulp mill 398-9, 1550-1
Resources and resource industries, marketing of B.C. to resource sector 367-8
Romania, film industry 369
Science and technology
environmental technologies, development of industry in B.C. 441
marketing of B.C. to sector 367-8
Service B.C., role 438
Skills training
access to trades training, student spaces and wait-lists 402, 436-8
apprenticeship
application process 438
completion rate 403-4, 438
number of registrants 402-4, 1805
industry training organizations, development 400-2
promotion of skills training to women and youth 402-3
shortage of skilled workers, forecasts 401, 452
training programs
consistency across B.C. 1806
curriculum standardization, cost-savings 436-7
delivery by private sector 404
Entry-Level Trades Training program 437
Red Seal certification 404, 438
Southern interior development initiative trust
accountability 844
dissolution of trust 844
establishment 225, 844
funding, allocation 880
governance, composition of board and regional advisory committees 844, 934-5
governance, involvement of first nations 934-9
Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust Act
debate 225, 844, 880, 934-9
government consultation with first nations re bill 937-8
Squamish-Lil'Wat Cultural Centre, funding 450
Terasen Gas Inc., sale to Kinder Morgan, public hearings 320
Tokyo, Japan, B.C. trade office 365, 367
Tourism, closing of overseas offices 365
United States, market opportunities 368-9
Vancouver Island, fishing industry 843
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
business plan 447-8, 453
handling of funding from federal government 445-8
handling of funding from federal government, audits 453
hiring practices 451-2
Waneta Dam, power project 442
Hawes, Randy (Maple Ridge–Mission)

As subject
supporters thanked 341
Abbotsford International Airport
customs service, funding 30
expansion 30
B.C., northern and rural B.C., economic development in northern B.C. 343
B.C. Liberal Party
government, fiscal management and planning 342
government, goals 342
members' federal affiliations 1706
Budget debate 341-3
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, comments on community-based health care services 1707
Chowdhury, Sujit, comments on World Trade University 1419
Civil Forfeiture Act
debate 1021-5
consultation and exposure bill 1021
infringement on civil liberties 1024
Clarke, Mercedes-Rae, death 125
Crime and criminals
crime prevention, prevention of youth involvement 1025
forfeiture of proceeds of crime 1023-5
Economy, B.C. economy, current and past conditions 1989
Education, curriculum, program on risks of crystal meth 125-6
Employment, job creation in B.C. 342-3
Erskine, Flo, work as hug therapist 1328
Fires and firefighters, workers compensation for firefighters with cancer, coverage for volunteer and part-time firefighters 1857
Government, local government, bylaw enforcement, bylaw court model 311
Income tax, taxes for low- and middle-income families 342
Inheritance tax, NDP position 1706-7
Investment in B.C., attraction of investments 343
Legislature, role of opposition 341
Maple Ridge, marijuana grow operations in area 1022
Maple Ridge–Mission constituency and area, transportation infrastructure 342
Mines and mining industry, industry in B.C. during NDP administration 342
Motions
inheritance tax (Motion 28), debate 1706-7
Telus workers labour dispute (Motion 88), debate 1988-90
Union of B.C. Municipalities (Motion 80), debate 311
NDP, performance as government 341-2
Paths and Pathfinders, women's organization 1328
Private members' statements
Crystal meth 125-7
Robson, Gord, work on crystal meth prevention 125
Seniors, government assistance 1077
Simons, Nicholas, comments on civil forfeiture legislation 1023-4
Simpson, O.J., trial results 1022
Statements by members
Abbotsford Airport expansion 30
Paths and Pathfinders program 1328
Union of B.C. Municipalities 227
Zajac Ranch 1801
Substance abuse and addiction
crystal meth manufacture 125
crystal meth task force 125
grow ops and meth labs, investigation costs to municipalities 1022
grow ops and meth labs, public safety issue 1022
Telus Corporation, labour dispute 1989-90
Transportation, Pacific gateway initiative and projects 342-3
Union of B.C. Municipalities, work of organization 227, 311
United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries, recommendations for World Trade University 1180, 1419
Workers, young workers, protection for young workers 1989
Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2005, debate 1857
World Trade University, establishment 1180, 1419-20, 1438, 1627-30
World Trade University Canada Establishment Act, debate 1180, 1419-20, 1438, 1627-30
Zajac Ranch, camp for special needs children 1801
Hawkins, Sindi (Kelowna-Mission)

As subject
appointment as Deputy Speaker (de Jong) 11
experience as blood donation recipient 765
family and supporters thanked 325-6
Blood donations, need 765
B.C., northern and rural B.C., health care services in interior B.C. 1919
B.C., people moving to B.C. 326
B.C. Liberal Party government, accomplishments 326
Budget debate 325-9
Budgets, 2005-06 budget and update, content 329
Economy, B.C. economy
current conditions 329
economic development initiatives 873
Employment, job creation in B.C. 329
Fires and firefighters
health and safety risks to firefighters 1490
summer 2003 forest fires in B.C. interior, rehabilitation 327-8
workers compensation for firefighters with cancer, establishment of proof 1490
Government, transfer payments from federal government, have-not status of B.C. 326
Health
continuing and long-term care beds, upgrading of existing beds 328
health care system
cardiac services, report recommendations 1918-20
current conditions 328-9
surgery wait-lists 328-9, 1919
Health Ministry, estimates debate 1918-20
Housing, residential care facilities, assisted-living model 327
Income tax, taxes for low- and middle-income families 328
Kelowna
government investments in area 327-8
growth 327
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, restoration of Myra Canyon railway trestles 328
Okanagan area
description 326-7
economy and employment 327
industry partnerships 873
Post-secondary education, student financial assistance 329
Provincial Health Services Authority, role in provision of cardiac services 1918-9
Seniors, government assistance 328
Southern interior development initiative trust, local decision-making 873
Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust Act, debate 872-3
Statements by members
Blood donation 765
Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2005, debate 1490
Hayer, Dave S. (Surrey-Tynehead)

Agriculture industry in B.C. 1698
Barnston Island
access to services 1698
agricultural activities 1698
B.C. Human Rights Clinic, role and services 139
B.C. Human Rights Commission, elimination 139
Budget debate 113-6
Budgets, 2005-06 budget and update
priorities 113-5
surplus 113
Business, taxation 115
Civil Forfeiture Act, debate 1021
Crime and criminals
forfeiture of proceeds of crime, legislation elsewhere 1021
victims' rights 316
Diwali 1462
Economy, B.C. economy, current conditions 113
Electoral Boundaries Commission, appointment and role 1405
Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2005, debate 1405
Emergency preparedness and management system 309
Finance and Government Services Committee, work of committee 114
Fires and firefighters, health and safety risks to firefighters 1477
Forests and forest industry, mountain pine beetle control, government action 115
Fraser Health Authority, funding 114
Hayer, Tara Singh, death 1940
Health care, funding 113-4
Human rights, complaint process 139
Hurricane Katrina
Canadian assistance in aftermath of hurricane 309
fundraising for victims 64-5
Immigration, immigrants to B.C., role in economy 143
Income tax, taxes for low- and middle-income families 115
Infrastructure, transportation infrastructure 114-5
Legislature, number of seats 1405
Motions
Canadian assistance in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (Motion 5), debate 309
Human Rights Commission (Motion 3), debate 139-40
Multiculturalism, cultural diversity 143
Police and policing, funding for police services 115
allocation of traffic fine revenue to municipal police and crime prevention services 115
Port Mann Bridge, expansion 114-5, 2098
Public debt, debt management 115
Seniors, contributions 1709-10
Sikhism 1800
Statements by members
Contributions of senior citizens 1709-10
Diwali 1462
Fundraising for victims of Hurricane Katrina 64-5
Guru Nanak 1800
Multiculturalism and immigration 143
Plan for Surrey Memorial Hospital 2210-1
Port Mann Bridge expansion 2098
Rights of victims 316
Surrey business awards 1011
Tara Singh Hayer 1940
War veterans 406
Substance abuse and addiction, grow ops and meth labs, public safety issue 1021
Surrey, transportation infrastructure needs 114-5
Surrey Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 1011
Surrey Memorial Hospital
funding and services 114
recommendations of Fraser Health Authority 2211
services 2211
Transportation, Pacific gateway initiative and projects 114-5
Tzu Chi Foundation, fundraising for victims of natural disasters 64-5
War, veterans commended 406
Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2005, debate 1477
Hogg, Gordon (Surrey–White Rock)

Communities, participation of citizens 131
Dees, Gregory, comments on social entrepreneurs 129
Disabled and handicapped persons
community living 1393-4
involvement of community living sector in business 131
Elections, voter participation 131
Etmanski, Al, comments on social entrepreneurs 131
Freire, Paulo, comments on evolving democracies 1421
Private members' statements
Social innovation 129-31
Putman, Robert, comments on social capital 129-31
Statements by members
Community living 1393-4
Social service providers in B.C. 29
Welfare
social entrepreneurs, government report 129-31
social programs and service delivery, innovation 129-31
social programs and service providers 29
World Trade University, establishment 1421, 1437
World Trade University Canada Establishment Act, debate 1421, 1437
Horgan, John (Malahat–Juan de Fuca)

As subject
brother's experience with firefighting and cancer 1485
comments in interview on labour dispute in education system 380-1, 386
experience in education system 382-8, 626-7, 716
family and supporters thanked 330-1
work in forest industry 331
work in Premier's Office 333
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ministry, estimates debate 1522
Agriculture, greenhouse industry 1132
Agriculture and Lands Ministry, estimates debate 1129-32
B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
funding 1766
membership 1838
B.C. Court of Appeal, ruling on class size and composition 391
B.C. Liberal Party government, open cabinet meetings 1933
B.C. Public School Employers Association
bargaining mandate 740-1
membership and role 739-40
negotiations for collective agreement 628
B.C. School Trustees Association, funding 1766
B.C. Teachers Federation, funding 1766
B.C. Transit, funding and services 1292
Budget debate 329-34
Budgets, interim supply, use by B.C. Liberal Party government 235-6
Canadian Union of Public Employees, involvement in learning round table 2091-2
Capital regional district, transit planning 1290-1
Charlie, Sherry, review of death 197, 228-9
Community Services Ministry, estimates debate 730-2
Corporations, tax reduction 236
Cowichan Valley
agriculture industry 1129-30
transit services 1290
Cowichan Valley regional district, relationship with Capital regional district 1290
David Cameron Elementary School, programs for hearing-impaired students 2086
de Jong, Michael
comments on role of Vince Ready in teachers labour dispute 1081, 1155
meeting as Labour Minister with B.C. Teachers Federation during labour dispute 566
Dobell, Ken, role in teachers labour dispute 917
Dyke, Rob, swim around Vancouver Island 1182
Education
class size and composition 380-1, 384, 387-8, 391-2, 413-4, 627, 713-7, 743-4
curriculum
Action Schools initiative 1772
Explorations program for arts and sport 1770
program on risks of crystal meth 1771-2
promotion of agriculture industry 1130
district parent advisory councils 1838
education of first nations people
enhancement agreements 1771
student achievement 1837-8
English-as-a-second-language programs, funding 1837
essential services in education system 388-9, 393
government policies, impact on education system 381, 1764-5, 1769, 2090
grade 10 examinations 2085-6
hearing-impaired students, programs 2086
learning round table 2091-3
parent advisory councils 1838, 1840
school libraries 1078, 1835-6
school planning councils 1839-40
social equity programs, funding 1767-8
special education and special needs
interministry strategy 1768-9
report on services 1769
special needs students, support in classroom 1836-7, 2092
support staff, employment terms 1768
system, audits 1844-5
Education, funding 65
funding for partner groups 1766
funding for pay equity 1768
grants 1765-8, 1771
special education 1837
special needs students in independent schools 1837
targeted funding 1838
Education, school boards and districts
amalgamation 1997
charging of fees for school materials and programs 65
insurance and risk management 1768
mandate changes, use of term "re-purpose" 1398, 1997, 2087-8, 2090-1
Education, schools
closed schools, use of buildings 1773
healthy schools 1767
seismic upgrades 1767
Education Ministry
estimates debate 1764-74, 1787, 1834-40, 1844-5, 2085-8, 2090-3
library component 1835
staffing 1769
Emergency preparedness, government plan for food storage 1131
Employment programs, involvement by first nations people 1522
Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, potential use of line for rapid transit 1291-2
Exhibitions and fairs, agricultural fairs 1130
Families, Strong Start B.C. committee 1773-4, 1787
Finance Ministry
estimates debate 1931-7, 1962-3
Fires and firefighters
health and safety risks to firefighters 1486
workers compensation for firefighters with cancer 1485-6, 1857
First nations, new relationship with government 331
Food industry, slaughter facilities, impact of new inspection regulations on small producers, government assistance 1129
Forest industry, history in B.C. 331
Garner, Bill, work in education system 388
Government
communications, spending 1963
cost of education advertising 409, 413-4, 1932-3
programs and services, essential services designation 714
Happy Valley Elementary School, construction project 2087
Health
government promotion of healthy lifestyle and physical fitness 1772, 1787
health support workers, legislated collective agreement 392-3
Highway 1, Malahat section 333
Highway 19, Malahat corridor
potential for commuter rail line 1293
study 1290, 1292-4
Hutchison, Bruce, work as journalist 388
Infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, investment 1292
Island Corridor Foundation, work with government 1290, 1293
John Stubbs Memorial Elementary School, programs for hearing-impaired students 2086
Labour, government handling of labour relations 384-5, 566
Labour Relations Board, decision on essential services in education 388-9
LegaciesNow, Literacy Now initiative 1845
Legislature
fixed legislative calendar 235-6
nature of debate 334
Libraries, funding 1835
Literacy, government funding and strategy 1765-6
Lusk, Jack, work as teacher 383, 388
Malahat–Juan de Fuca constituency and area
description and history 331-2
elected representatives for area 330-1
growth in area 730
Manufactured homes, applicability of Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program 334
Mickelburgh, Rod, comments on essential services in education 388-9, 393
Morris, Linda, hiring as deputy minister responsible for public affairs bureau 1931-2
Motions
B.C.'s military veterans (Motion 34), debate 1069-71
National School Library Day 1078
Neufeld, Mark, actions during teachers dispute 566, 626-9
NDP, accomplishments as government during 1990s 333-4
North island–coast development initiative trust, areas covered by trust 922-3
North Island–Coast Development Initiative Trust Act, debate 922-3
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler, employment opportunities for first nations 1522
Oppal, Wally, handling of review of death of Sherry Charlie 229
Oral questions
Fees for school materials and programs 65
Government advertising on education 409
Government response to teachers labour dispute 868-9
Government role in teachers labour dispute 566, 767
Potential changes to school boards' mandate 1398, 1997
Review of death of Sherry Charlie 197, 228-9
Role of facilitators in teachers labour dispute 916-7
Terms of reference for industrial inquiry commissioner in teachers labour dispute 1081
Pace Group Communications Inc., government contracts 1934
Planes, Frank, military service 1070-1
Politics and politicians, government polling of public 1936
Privilege
comments by Michael de Jong on role of Vince Ready in teachers labour dispute 1155
reserving right to raise matter respecting comments by Michael de Jong 1085
Public affairs bureau
budget 1933
contracts with private sector 1933-5
organization and staffing 1934-7, 1962-3
role 415, 625-6
Ready, Vince, role in teachers labour dispute 917, 1081, 1155
Roots of Empathy program 1770
School Community Connections program 1772-3
School district 39 (Vancouver), media release on collective agreement legislation 382
School district 61 (Greater Victoria), closed school, use of building 1773
School district 62 (Sooke), need for new high school 332-3, 2086
Seniors, government assistance 236
Shields, Richard, work as teacher 385-6
Sooke
seniors housing 332
transit services 1288-90
Spector, Norman, comments on government relationship with teachers 715-6
Statements by members
Island Aquathon 1182
Mann Cup win by Victoria Shamrocks 143
School libraries 1078
World Teachers Day 456
Supply Act (No. 2), 2005, debate 235-6
Supreme Court of B.C., ruling on removal of provisions from teachers' collective agreement, government action 712, 767
Teachers
collective agreement, legislation to extend contract 742
collective agreement, removal of provisions on class size and composition 381, 391-2, 767
collective bargaining process
fact-finder report 381, 384, 409, 414, 628
history 381, 383-4, 387, 625-6, 628-9
parties involved in process 740-5
recommendations, allocation of funds 2093
recommendations, implementation 1768
review 389-90, 392
labour dispute in education system
government handling 382, 390-4, 414-5, 868-9, 916-7
polls 626
role of facilitators 916-7
long-term disability benefits 1768
professional development 390
role 383, 456
teacher-librarians 1835-6
wage levels 385
Teachers' Collective Agreement Act
debate 380-94, 413-5, 625-30, 712-7, 739-45
debate on bill 625
definitions, "employers' association" 739
delay for collective bargaining opportunity 712-3, 715, 717
delay for six months 629-30
public response 712
Transit services
buses and bus service, service levels 1288-90
fuel costs, impact on services 1288
rapid transit, potential corridors 1291
Transportation corridors, protection 1290-1
Transportation Ministry, estimates debate 1288-94
Union of B.C. Municipalities, funding for programs connecting schools with community 1772-3
Vancouver Island
agriculture industry 332
forest industry 331
Otter Point–Shirley area, need for governance study 731-2
Otter Point–Shirley area, referendum on amalgamation with Sooke district 730-2
South Island
emergency preparedness 1294
long-term care beds 332
tourism 332
transit services 333
work of Malahat area firefighters 1486
Veterans Memorial Parkway, highway project 1070
Victoria, transit services
potential rapid transit corridors 1291
seabus proposal from Colwood to Esquimalt 1291-2
Victoria Shamrocks, Mann Cup win 143
War, contributions of B.C. veterans 1069-71
Water safety awareness 1182
Watersheds, division between districts 730
Western Communities, transit services 1288-9
Western Pro Show Rentals Ltd., government contracts 1933-5
Wong, Alan, media release on collective agreement legislation 382
Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2005
debate 1485-7, 1857
retroactivity 1485
World Teachers Day 456
Horning, Al (Kelowna–Lake Country)

As subject
family and supporters thanked 335
Budget debate 335-8
Budgets, 2005-06 budget and update, public response 336
Canadian agricultural income stabilization program 458
Corporations, tax reduction 338
Economy, B.C. economy
diversification 850
economic development initiatives 849
Education of first nations people, post-secondary education 337
Fires and firefighters
health and safety risks to firefighters, studies 1474
summer 2003 forest fires in B.C. interior, firefighters commended 338, 1474
workers compensation for firefighters with cancer 338, 1473-4
First nations, new relationship with government 337
Food industry, tree fruit industry, financial assistance 458
Harrison, Bob, work in youth sports 1848
Health, healthy lifestyles 336
Hurricane Katrina, Canadian assistance in aftermath of hurricane 308
Income tax, taxes for low- and middle-income families 338
Kelowna
2003 fires in area, actions to address issue 308
growth 337
post-secondary education facilities 336-7
recognition of citizens 1848-9
sports and culture 335-6
Kelowna–Lake Country constituency and area
assisted-living facility in Lake Country 338
description and economy 335-8
economic development initiatives 850
government investments in area 336
Motions
Canadian assistance in aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (Motion 5), debate 308
Okanagan area
fruit growers, financial assistance 458
highway and bridge infrastructure 337
post-secondary education 193-4
Okanagan College, programs 193
Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills Committee, first report of first session of 38th parliament, tabled 1334
Seniors, government assistance 338
Southern interior development initiative trust 849-50
Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust Act, debate 849-50
Statements by members
Bob Harrison 1848-9
Government assistance for Okanagan fruit growers 458
Post-secondary education in Okanagan 193-4
Substance abuse and addiction
crystal meth, treatment services 338
mandatory drug treatment program for youth 338
University of B.C., Okanagan campus 193
programs 336-7
support for first nations education 337
Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2005, debate 1473-4

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