Province of British Columbia
Fourth Session, 38th Parliament – 2008
INDEX (Member entries)
Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard)

Neufeld, Hon. Richard (Peace River North)

As subject
apology requested by Deputy Speaker 13288
appointment to Canadian Senate (Gentner) 13506
comments about Gregor Robertson (Chudnovsky) 11533
comments on independent power producers (Horgan) 12488
experience with debate in Legislature (Farnworth) 10247
Social Credit background (Lali) 10860-1 (Ralston) 10808-9
Agricultural land reserve, use for biofuel production 11501
Air, greenhouse gas emissions
emissions from bioenergy 12495-6
reduction
government initiatives, NDP position 11134-5, 11495-8, 11503, 11532
low-carbon and renewable fuel requirements 10693, 11032, 11135, 11494-6, 11499-500, 11502-3, 11505-6, 11530, 11533-5
oil and gas 12564-5
Alberta, oil and gas emissions reduction 12565
Austin, Robin, comments on Galore Creek mine 12554-5
Blueberry River First Nations, gas wells in area 12560
B.C., northern and rural B.C.
energy supply, transition from diesel to other energy sources for rural communities 10990
oil and gas industry in northeastern B.C. 11399
B.C. Hydro
agreement with Alcan on power purchase 10235
agreement with Alcan on power purchase, B.C. Utilities Commission decision 10140-1
contracts, load curtailment contracts 12489
contracts, procure-to-pay project, bidding process 12492-4
debt cap 10972
energy purchase agreements with independent power producers 11022, 11024, 12488-9, 12491-2
expressions of interest for bioenergy projects 12495-6
role, changes 10792
role during NDP administration 10895
sale of assets 11842
B.C. Transmission Corporation
decision on power line project in Tsawwassen area 12550-2
responsibilities re access of independent power producers to transmission system 12549-50
study on reduction of energy loss in transmission system 12550
B.C. Utilities Commission
authority and powers 10972-3
decision on rate rebalancing 10977-8
decision-making process 10140-1, 10193, 10234-5
oversight of public utilities planning 10975-6
regulatory responsibilities 10973-4
reporting requirements 10975
role
changes 10633, 10792, 10972-3
energy supply contracts 10993-4, 11022, 11024-8, 11031
smart metering and infrastructure program 10993, 12494-5
transmission system planning 10974-5
Broadfoot, Maureen, comments on power line project in Tsawwassen area 12551
Budget debate 10146-50
Budgets, 2008-09 budget 10146-8
Burrard Thermal power station, phase-out of station 12549
California, electricity rates, lifeline rate for low-income earners 10979
Calpine Corporation, natural gas power plant in Campbell River 12487
NDP position 11028, 11031
Carbon tax, NDP position 10147-8
Clark, Glen, comments on independent power producers 12489
Climate change, NDP position 10147
Columbia River Treaty, downstream benefits entitlement agreement 10980, 12484-5, 12488-91
NDP position 12567
Compliance Energy Corporation, coal-fired power plant in Princeton area 12491
Deloitte and Touche Inc., procure-to-pay project contract 12492-3
Dix, Adrian, comments in debate on oil and gas legislation 11399
Economy, current and past conditions 10147
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., proposal for oil pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat, first nations involvement 12557
Energy
bioenergy strategy 10148, 12495-6
conservation and consumption in B.C. 12553-5
conservation and consumption in B.C., demand-side management 10970-1, 10975-6
electricity consumption 10984
electricity production, eligibility for legislation exemptions 10975
electricity promotion by government 10971
electricity rates 10149
government initiatives 10979-80, 11031
rebalancing 10895, 10977-9
regulation 10792
residential inclining block and industrial rates 10971, 10979
energy plan
conservation targets 12554-5
emissions reduction component 12564
goals 10633, 10792, 10894-5
goals, legislation to address goals 10976-7
oil and gas component 11021, 11388
energy policy, NDP position 10894-7
energy-efficient buildings, non-residential buildings 12556-7
export from and import into B.C., sales and purchases 10896-7, 10983-4, 10987-9
export from B.C. during NDP administration 12490
generating stations, upgrades 10149
greenhouses as energy sources 10990
hydroelectric power, first nations involvement in projects 10990
independent power producers
impact on electricity rates 12485-8
NDP position 9734-5, 10149-50, 11027-8, 12486-7, 12567
role 10986
independent power projects during NDP and B.C. Liberal Party administrations 11376
independent power projects in B.C. 10149-50
northwest energy corridor, first nations consultation 12557-8
Power Smart program 12556
Power Smart program during NDP administration 10895
power supply
energy supply contracts 10993-4, 11022, 11024-8, 11031
NDP position 12485-6
self-sufficiency issue 10896-8, 10982-9, 11023-4, 11027, 12484-91
standing offer for sale of power back to grid 10990
suppliers from other jurisdictions 10987
supply in B.C. 11024
system upgrades 10149
smart metering and infrastructure program 10895-6, 10991-3, 11031, 12494-5
transmission system
access by independent power producers 12549-50
compatibility with other systems, reliability standard 11030
planning 10633, 10792, 10974-5
reduction of energy loss 12550
upgrades 12548-50
wind power 10983
wind power projects in B.C. 10150
wood waste, use to generate electricity and fibre supply 12496-7
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Ministry, estimates debate 12484-97, 12536, 12548-67
Ferries and ferry services
fuel legislation exemption 11530
new vessels, construction contracts 10986-7
Film industry, tax credits 10148
First nations, consultation by government on land and resources 12563
Food
food security, world food supply 11498
rice, cost 11498
Fort St. John
school band award winners 10339
seniors care facility 10148
Fortis Inc., transmission system 10974-5
Fuel
biofuel, use in B.C. 11498-9, 11532, 11534
biofuel production 11500
agriculture and food security issues 11498
benefits to B.C. agriculture sector 11501
carbon intensity concept and sustainability 11494, 11530-2
impact on environment 11134-5
use of wood waste 11494
ethanol production 11134, 11499
fuel costs 11502
Gentner, Guy, comments in debate on oil and gas legislation 11398-9
Geoscience B.C., government funding 10148
Government, energy-efficient buildings 12556
Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements) Act
debate 10693, 11032-3, 11134-5, 11493-503, 11505-6, 11530-7
application of freedom-of-information legislation 11135, 11536-7
definitions, "carbon intensity" 11493-4
purpose of bill and regulations 11505-6, 11537
referral to Legislative Initiatives Committee 11061
Haisla First Nation
economic development, government role 10140-1, 10193
involvement in oil and gas pipeline projects 12557-8
Health care facilities and hospitals, capital projects, investment 10148
Highway 37, electrification, role of mining industry 12552-3, 12555-6
Horgan, John
comments on fuel legislation 11065
use of biofuel 11496
Horn River basin area, natural gas resources 12565
Hudson's Hope, economic development and coalbed methane drilling in area 12562-3
Information and Privacy Commissioner, comments on fuel legislation 11135, 11536-7
Iskut First Nation, agreement involving coalbed methane development 12563-4
Karagianis, Maurine
comments on fuel legislation 11134-5
use of biofuel 11505
Klappan Valley (Sacred Headwaters), coalbed methane development in area, first nations consultation 12562-4
Klein, Ralph, comments on impact of NDP administration on Alberta economy 10149
Lali, Harry, comments on Utilities Commission legislation 10894
Legislature
language used in House, withdrawal of comments 13288
members' conduct and debate, member asked to leave 13290
Medd, Lorna, report on health and safety issues of gas wells 12559
Mines and mining industry, energy consumption 12554-6
Morrison, Denny, medal winner at world speed skating championship 10339
NDP
performance as government 10894-7
position on issues
carbon tax 10147-8
climate change 10147
coalbed methane gas development 12566-7
downstream benefits from Columbia River Treaty 12567
energy policy 10894-7
greenhouse gas reduction initiatives 11134-5, 11495-8, 11503, 11532
independent power producers 9734-5, 10149-50, 11027-8, 12486-7
natural gas power plant in Campbell River 11028, 11031
Peace River Site C power generation project 10150, 10897
power supply 12485-6
tanker safety 11399
Northeast Energy and Mines Advisory Committee, role 12559-60
Northern Lights College, oil and gas worker training facility 12561
Northern Snubbing Inc., worker death 12562
NovaGold Resources Inc., Galore Creek mine project 12552-5
Oil and gas
coalbed methane gas, development of resource, NDP position 12566-7
coalbed methane gas, handling of produced water from operations 12562-3
industry in B.C. 11388, 11400
industry during NDP administration 11399
regulation 11021, 11388
natural gas, industry in B.C. 12565-6
natural gas, royalty structure 12565
report on health and safety issues in northeastern B.C., recommendations 12558-60
wells
compensation for drilling on agricultural lands 12561
health and safety issues, WISSA report 12559
setback regulations 12560
worker safety and training 12561-2
Oil and Gas Activities Act
debate 11021, 11388, 11398-400
application of freedom-of-information legislation 11400
Oil and Gas Commission
consultation with first nations 12563
establishment 11399-400
regulatory responsibilities 11388
role 11021, 11388
work on emissions reduction 12564
Pacific Trail Pipelines Ltd., proposal for oil pipeline from Kitimat to Summit Lake 12557
Peace River area
athletes in North Peace area 10631
oil and gas activities, role of regional district 11398-9
power generation on river, Site C project 10988-9, 12485, 12488-9, 12495
power generation on river, Site C project, NDP position 10150, 10897
Robertson, Gregor
comments on fuel legislation 11134, 11498-500, 11532-3
debate on oil and gas legislation 11400
Shaft Creek, potential minesite 12553
Shell Canada Ltd., coalbed methane drilling in northwest B.C. 12563-4
Shipping industry, tanker safety, NDP position 11399
Simpson, Bob, comments on fuel legislation 11134-5
Stoner, W.E., letter on fuel legislation 11502, 11535
Tahltan Indian band
agreement involving coalbed methane development 12563-4
involvement in mining industry 12552, 12555
Taxation, tax reductions 10147-8
Tributes
Fort St. John medal winners 10339
North Peace area athletes 10631
Tsawwassen, power line project in area, route 12550-2
Tsawwassen Residents Against Higher Voltage Overhead Lines, concerns re transmission reinforcement project 12550-1
Utilities, public utilities, long-term planning 10975-6
Utilities Commission Amendment Act, 2008 (Bill 15)
debate 10633, 10792, 10894-8, 10970-80, 10982-94, 11021-31
debate by NDP MLAs 10894-6
definitions
"demand-side measure" 10970-1
"eligible facility" 10990
"government's energy objectives" 10976-7
purpose of bill and regulations 10972, 11029-30
Vancouver Island, electricity supply, transmission reinforcement project 12551-2
Waneta Dam, expansion project 10985
Wilson, Steve
letter to Premier on B.C. Utilities Commission hearing 10194, 10234
work with government 10140-1, 10234
WorkSafe B.C., role 12561-2
Nuraney, John (Burnaby-Willingdon)

As subject
support staff thanked 10037
Adoption, adoptive families 13181
Aga Khan, 50th anniversary as Islamic spiritual leader and visit to Vancouver 13317
Aga Khan Foundation, fundraising event 12883
Air, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, government initiatives 9695
Ambulance service and paramedics 13201
Arts and culture, government investment 10040
Asia-Pacific region, cultural and economic links with B.C., government support 10038
Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act, provisions on balanced budgets, two-year suspension to allow for deficit budgets 13593-4
Brain health, brain research initiatives 10786
B.C. Liberal Party government
accomplishments and goals 9694-5
financial management 13593
Budget debate 10037-40
Burnaby General Hospital, emergency services facilities 13201
Carbon tax 10037
climate action dividend 10038
Children
early childhood development, StrongStart B.C. initiative 10038-9
rights and responsibility for well-being 13181
Climate change
action on climate change, need for lifestyle changes 10037-8
action on climate change, role of personal responsibility 9713-5
government action, initiatives 10037
Discrimination and racism
B.C. rejection of South Asians aboard Komagata Maru, B.C. government apology 12793
B.C. rejection of South Asians aboard Komagata Maru, call for government apology and establishment of memorial 12255
elimination of ethnic and racial discrimination 10633-4, 12793
Economy, global economy, current conditions 13592-3
Education
class size and composition 13593
funding 13593
government commitment 10038
government initiatives 13593
school construction 13593
school seismic upgrades 13593
special education and special needs funding 13593
system, government initiatives 9696
Finance Statutes (Deficit Authorization and Debt Elimination) Amendment Act, 2009, debate 13592-4
First nations, new relationship with government 9695
Fox, Michael J., experience with Parkinson's disease 10786
Health care funding and system 9695, 10038
Holi Festival, celebration 10482
Homelessness, government action 10039-40
Housing
residential care facilities, assisted living and supportive housing 10040
social and subsidized housing, government initiatives 10039-40
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 10633-4
Jaccard, Mark, comments on government climate change initiatives 10037
Legislature, supplementary estimates, prohibition until elimination of direct operating debt 13593
Macdonald, Norm, comments on education system 13593
Media, electronic media use by children 10948-50
Mental health, mental illness and homelessness 9695-6
Motions
ambulance service in B.C., debate 13201
benefits of 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, debate 12878-9
Komagata Maru (Motion 55), debate 12255
Komagata Maru (Motion 62), debate 12793
National Child Day, celebration 13181
NDP, performance as government, management of mental health and welfare systems 10039
Nuraney, Mohamedali, 100th birthday 13109
Nurses, nursing in B.C. and training spaces 12655-6
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler
benefits and opportunities 9694-5, 12878-9
impact on government investment in business, culture and tourism 12878
Parkinson's disease, awareness 10786
Post-secondary education, funding 10039
Poverty, incidence in B.C. during NDP administration 10039
Private members' statements
Climate change and I 9713-5
Guiding our children in a new media world 10948-50
Providence Health Care, employment of immigrants 10189
Public debt, requirement for surplus consolidated revenue funds to address direct operating debt 13593
Research and development, government funding 10038
Statements by members
Aga Khan 13317
Electronic devices and youth 9683
Elimination of racial discrimination 10633-4
Holi Festival 10482
National Child Day 13181
Nurses in B.C. 12655-6
Parkinson's disease 10786
Providence Health Care 10189
World Partnership Walk and Aga Khan Foundation 12883
Taxation, tax credits, incentives and reductions 10038
Throne speech debate 9694-6
Tributes
Mohamedali Nuraney 13109
United Nations convention on the rights of the child, provisions 13181
Youth and electronic device use 9683

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