Province of British Columbia
First Session, 39th Parliament – 2009
INDEX (Member entries)
Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard)

Dalton, Marc (Maple Ridge–Mission)

As subject
experience as outreach volunteer 160
experience as teacher 123, 157
experience as teacher-librarian 877
family and supporters thanked 157
letter from paramedic constituent (Routley, D.) 2197-8
Métis background 160-1
Adams, Dave, death 159
Antalek, Ron, role in psychiatric bed project 160
Atebe, James, role as Mission Mayor 159
Atleo, Shawn, accomplishments and work in First Nations community 161
B.C. Disability Games, 2009 games in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows 266
B.C. Liberal Party government, financial management and priorities 158, 160
Bruce's Country Market, operations 1681
Children, early childhood development
child vulnerability 1849-50
early learning and literacy, government investment 877
government initiatives 1850
StrongStart B.C. initiative 123
Daykin, Ernie, role as Maple Ridge Mayor 159
Democracy, parliamentary democracy 158
Economy, economic stimulus programs 2647
Education
French immersion 719
full-day kindergarten 123
Finlay-Podner, Macey, response to house fire 2425
Golden Ears Bridge, construction 160
Golden Ears Provincial Park, activities for visitors 159
Harmonized sales tax, economic benefits 158
Highway 7 (Lougheed Highway), widening of Mission section 160
Kamp, Randy, role as Member of Parliament 159
Libraries
B.C. OneCard initiative 877-8
funding for libraries and reading rooms 877-8
Literacy programs and services, funding 877
McEachern, Bruce, death 1681
McEachern family, operation of market business 1681
Maple Ridge area
description and issues 158-61
dike system 159
First Nations population 160-1
health care services 160
Kanaka ridge area 159
Memorial Peace Park 160
Spirit Square project 160
Mission
affordable housing 160
description 159
transportation infrastructure 160
Westminster Abbey site 159
Mission Memorial Hospital, services 160
Mission Soapbox Derby 159
Motions
Early learning opportunities in B.C., debate 123
Economic opportunities of Olympic and Paralympic Games, debate 1857
Economic stimulus plan and Olympic and Paralympic Games, debate 2647
Role of libraries, debate 877-8
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler
benefits and opportunities 161
legacy infrastructure projects 161, 1857
torch relay 1857
Pitt River Bridge, construction 160
Politics and politicians, role 157
Private members' statements (response)
UBC 15 by 15 report 1849-50
Ridge Meadows Hospital, expansion 160
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, programs and services 2796
School district 42 (Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows), French immersion 719
School district 75 (Mission), French immersion 719
Statements by members
B.C. Disability Games in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows 266
Bruce's Country Market 1681
French immersion 719
Response to house fire by Macey Finlay-Podner 2425
Ridge Meadows Seniors Society 2796
Zajac Ranch 1531
Throne speech debate 157-61
West Coast Express, operations in Mission 159-60
Zajac Ranch, camp facilities for special needs children 159, 1531
de Jong, Hon. Michael (Abbotsford West)

As subject
comments on media access to judicial proceedings (Farnworth) 1636
An Act to Ensure the Supremacy of Parliament, debate 10
Adult Guardianship and Planning Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
amendments 1227
amendments and implementation 1376-8
Alberta
legislation, relationship to B.C. legislation 2345-6
lobbyists legislation 1613, 1762, 1893-5, 2404, 2407, 2409
Animal Disease Control Act, amendments 2345
Assessment Act, amendments 1227
Attorney General Ministry
estimates debate 2461-83
budget 2465, 2468-78, 2483
criminal justice branch, operations 2465-71
data collection on crime and prosecutions 2468-70
policy development 2466, 2470
staffing 2483
work with other ministries and statutory officers 2468, 2482-3
Barisoff, Bill, role as Speaker 3
Bloy, Harry, appointment as Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole 11
B.C. Ferry Commission, annual report for fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, tabled 807
British Columbia Gazette, publishing format and use for legal notices 785
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, annual report, 2008-09, tabled 274
B.C. Hydro, tendering process, public access and transparency 2351
B.C. Law Institute
funding 2477
review of wills and estates legislation, recommendations 726, 729, 740-1, 749
review of wills and estates legislation, work of contributors commended 325, 479
B.C. Utilities Commission, annual report, 2008-09, tabled 2881
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, impact on criminal justice system 2471
Carter, Kim, request for modernization of term "Ombudsman" 1226
Charles, Prince of Wales, and Duchess of Cornwall, visit to B.C. Legislature 2151
Children and Family Development Ministry, work with other ministries 2483
Children and Youth Committee, powers and role 1621
College and Institute Act, amendments 1228
College of Applied Biology Act, amendments 1227
Commission of inquiry into the death of Frank Paul, report, implementation of recommendations 2462-4
Community Care and Assisted Living Act, amendments 2345
Community Charter, provisions 1228
Community Living Authority Act, amendments 2345
Community Living B.C., board, composition 2345
Crime and criminals, crime rate 2465-7
Criminal Code (federal), schedule of offences 2511
Criminal Records Review Act, amendments 2346, 2511
Crown Proceeding Act, report for fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, tabled 2881
Documents tabled
B.C. Ferry Commission, annual report for fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 807
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, 2008-09 annual report 274
B.C. Utilities Commission, 2008-09 annual report 2881
Crown Proceeding Act report, fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 2881
Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C., 2008-09 annual report 2881
Selection Committee, first report for first session of 39th parliament 349
Election Act, amendments 2346, 2497
Elections
campaign spending limits in by-elections 2346, 2351, 2497
entering of certificate of results of May 12, 2009, general election into Journals of the House 10
fixed election date, fall date 49
Environment Ministry
compliance and enforcement reporting, disclosure of information on violators 1227
minister, role 1227
Escheat Act, provisions 733, 745
Estate Administration Act, provisions 730-1, 783, 786
Estates
administration of wills and estates
fees 779
grants of probate or administration 781-2
liability issues 781
notice requirements 734-7, 785
role of courts 694, 730, 735-6, 740-2, 749-51, 776-9, 782
role of minors 743, 785
role of personal representatives 734-6, 738, 782
testator intent 725, 743, 749-50, 782
claims and litigation by and against estates 782-3, 785
disposition of estates and property
benefit plans 776-8
escheat to government 733, 745
gifts in wills 744-7
joint tenancy 727
land and real estate 780
manufactured homes and fifth wheels 693, 725
residue of estate 744-5, 782
small estates 693, 725, 779-80
spousal home 693, 725, 734-42
disputes 738
entitlements
beneficiaries of wills 746-7
common-law spouses 695-6, 730
preferential share for spouse 693
rules of survivorship 726-8
spouse and relatives 729-34, 737, 740-2, 744, 747-8
termination of spousal relationship 694-6, 725, 730-2, 748
two or more spouses 730-2
First Nations wills and cultural property 728
intestacy 693-6, 729-42, 744
legislation
changes 480
legislation in other jurisdictions 726, 749, 751, 776, 781-2
public education 694
wills administration and probate 742-51, 775-6, 779
alteration and revocation 748
eligibility to make a will 742-3
foreign and international wills 776, 782
format of valid wills 743, 749
"habitual residence" concept 776
invalid wills and wills containing errors or omissions 743-4, 749-51
role of executors 745, 779
role of witnesses 743-4
"undue influence" concept 747
wills, importance of having a will 693-4, 732
Family Relations Act
amendments 2476
provisions on division of property 695-6
Finance and Government Services Committee, powers and role 349-50
First Nations
treaty First Nations, taxation powers and exemptions 1228
youth, involvement in criminal justice system, prevention 2482-3
Forest Act, amendments 2346
Forestry Revitalization Act, amendments 2346
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Review Special Committee, powers and membership 895
Government
cabinet, regulation-making powers 1379-80
local government bylaw enforcement re graffiti and signs during Olympic Games, legislation 1228, 1238-40
ministers, regulation-making powers 1379
Guardianship, adult guardianship
advanced care directives and representation agreements 1377
legislation 1227
H1N1 influenza virus, action plan, role of ambulance service 2151
Hansen, Colin, response to media inquiry re harmonized sales tax 273
Health care system
audit of health care agencies and professionals 1228
health professions, regulation of colleges 1227
workers caring for vulnerable adults, criminal-record checks 2346, 2511
Health Professions Act, amendments 1227
Homeowner Protection Act, amendments 2346
Housing, supportive housing, funding eligibility 1227
Hydro and Power Authority Act, amendments 2346
Illington, Joy, role in Merit Commissioner office 2345
Information and Privacy Commissioner
government consultation on police complaint legislation 1638
recommendations on lobbyist registration legislation 1762, 2401
role as lobbyists registrar, powers and responsibilities 1763, 1776, 2407-10
Insurance Act, scope 728
Insurance proceeds, legislation 728
Judges Compensation Commission, membership, lay representation 1227, 1378
Judicial Compensation Act, amendments 1227
Judicial Justices Compensation Commission, membership, lay representation 1227
Justice Access Centre, status 2480
Justice Education Society of B.C., funding 2477
Justice system
community law offices, former services 2479
courts and court services, closing and construction of courthouses 2476
courts and court services, funding and service delivery 2475-6
criminal justice reform secretariat 2468
criminal justice system
conviction rate 2469-70
impact of Charter and Supreme Court rulings 2471
prosecution of criminal offences 2465-72
Crown counsel, numbers and role 2468-71
Crown counsel, training 2471
family justice system 2476
handling of addicted and mentally ill persons 2475
handling of family violence cases, pilot projects 982
judiciary, role in quasi-judicial proceedings 1627, 1634
judiciary, senior judges program 2477
judiciary, vacancies and staffing costs 2477
law enforcement officials, recruitment 1632
lawyers and legal services
cost of legal services 2481
definition in legislation 1378
sales tax on services 2479
legal aid, funding and access to family law services 982
legal aid, funding and access to services 1952-3, 2478-9, 2481
media access to proceedings 1636
public education, funding 2477
sheriffs, powers and responsibilities 1378-80
system reforms 2472-4, 2476
wrongful death legislation, government action on legislative reform 783-4
young offenders, cost benefits of alternatives to incarceration 2482
young offenders, youth diversion program 2482
Karagianis, Maurine, comments on lobbyists legislation 1776
Krog, Leonard, comments in debate 1238-9
Land Surveyors Act, amendments 2346
Land surveyors, land survey companies, governance 2346
Law Foundation of B.C., financial status 2478-9
Legal Services Society, budget and service delivery changes 1952-3, 2478-81
Legislation
changes, role of changing technologies 2511
regulations 1379-80
retroactivity 1639
revision 1467
Legislative Initiatives Committee, establishment 350
Legislature
committee system, membership of committees 349
legislative calendar and sitting schedule
change in 2010 spring sitting schedule for Olympic and Paralympic Games 2881
change in sitting schedule 49-51, 894-5
change in sitting schedule, Friday, November 6 sitting 2151-2
legislative calendar 49
night sittings 50
opposition, role 51
Speaker and Chair
appointment of Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole 10
appointment of Deputy Speaker 10
Leyne, Les, journalism award recipient 1453
Livestock Identification Act, amendments 2345
Lobbyists
consultant and in-house lobbyists 1762, 1892-4, 2403, 2411
definition of lobbying 1762
dual role of contracting and lobbying, prohibition 1762-3, 2404
improper conduct, investigations and penalties 1763, 2407-10, 2412-3
legislation
application to MLAs 2403-4
application to non-profit sector activities 1893-6
application to provincial entities 1895, 2406-7
changes 1613-4, 1762-3, 1776
registry
compliance and enforcement 1762-3
designated filer 2403
history 1762
job titles 2406
returns, completion or termination dates 2410
returns, inclusion of lobbyist expenses 2402, 2405
role of elected officials 1763, 1776, 2411
time period for filing returns 2404
role and relationship with government 1762-3
Lobbyists Registration Amendment Act, 2009
debate 1613-4, 1762-3, 1775-6, 1892-6, 2401-13
definitions
"affiliate" and "designated filer" 2403
"former public office holder" 2406
"in-house lobbyist" 1892-3, 2403
"lobby" 1893-5, 2401-2
"provincial entity" 1895
purpose of bill 1613-4
Maa-nulth First Nations, taxation powers and exemptions 1228
Manufactured Home Act, amendments 1228
Medical Services Commission, role 1228
Medicare Protection Act, amendments 1227-8
Merit Commissioner Appointment Special Committee, appointment and powers 1305
Merit Commissioner, staffing 2345
Ministry of Environment Act, amendments 1227
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2009
debate 1038, 1227-8, 1238-40, 1376-81
purpose of bill 1038, 1227-8
retroactive provisions 1381
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2009
debate 1860, 2345-6, 2351-2, 2497, 2511
committee stage debate 2351-2
purpose of bill 1860, 2345-6
Motions
Appointment of Deputy Chair, Committee of the Whole, debate 10
Appointment of Deputy Speaker, debate 10
Appointment of Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives, debate 350
Appointment of Special Committee to Appoint a Merit Commissioner, debate 1305
Appointment of Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, debate 895
Committee of Supply to sit in two sections, debate 481-2
Legislative calendar, debate 49, 2881
Legislative sitting hours, debate 49-51, 894-5
Motion that the House at its rising do stand adjourned until Friday, November 6, debate 2151-2
Position of Joy Illington in Office of Merit Commissioner, debate 2345
Powers and role of Children and Youth Committee, debate 1621
Powers and role of Finance and Government Services Committee, debate 349-50
Printing of Votes and Proceedings 10
Referral of reports to committees and powers of Public Accounts Committee, debate 1798
Motor Dealer Act, amendments 2346, 2511
Motor Vehicle Sales Authority, collection of fees 2511
Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act (No. 3), amendments 1228, 1238-40
Notary Foundation of B.C., financial status 2478-9
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler 1378, 1380
Ombudsman
change of position title to "Ombudsperson" 886, 1225-7, 1327
establishment 886
establishment and role 1226
Ombudsman Amendment Act, 2009
debate 886, 1225-7, 1327
consequential amendments and transitional provisions 1225-6
purpose of bill 886
Oral questions (response)
Appeal of B.C. Supreme Court ruling on election advertising legislation 504-5
Appeal of Supreme Court decision on election advertising legislation 191
Bear rehabilitation facility proposal for North Shore 1797
Legal aid funding for Frank Paul inquiry case 2428-9
Legal aid services 1952-3
Women's access to legal aid services 982
Paramedics, collective bargaining process, legislated settlement 2151-2
Patients Property Act, provisions 1377-8
Paul, Frank Joseph, public inquiry into circumstances of death, legal challenge 2428-9, 2461-3
The People's Law School, funding 2477
Police (Misconduct, Complaints, Investigations, Discipline and Proceedings) Amendment Act, 2009
debate 1462-3, 1467, 1587-97, 1624-40
amendments to bill 1594, 1639-40
application of freedom-of-information legislation 1638
definitions
"complainant" 1587
"disciplining authority" 1587
"misconduct" 1589
"third party" 1588
implementation 1638-40
reintroduction 1462-3, 1587
retroactivity and transitional provisions 1638-40
second reading debate, comments by NDP MLAs 1467
Police and policing, police officers
recruitment 1631-2
work commended 1462-3
Police and policing, police complaint process
complaints
admissibility and validity of complaints 1589-90
complaints re police chiefs 1590
policy- and service-related complaints and internal discipline matters 1637-8
representative for complainants 1591-2
third-party and consolidated complaints 1463, 1587-8, 1591, 1626, 1628
treatment of complainants 1591
investigations and disciplinary proceedings
death or injury of individuals in police custody 1462-3, 1588, 1593, 1636, 2463-4
disciplinary measures 1631-2
discipline authority 1625, 1627, 1633, 1636-7
handling of evidence 1592, 1597, 1624
investigation by external police force 1593-5
pre-hearing conferences 1628-9
process 1588, 1593, 1595-7, 1624-8, 1630-2, 1634, 1637
review on record 1634
witness fees and expenses 1630
legislation, scope 1462-3, 1467, 1593
process
accountability to government 2464
application to former police officers 1595, 1631-2
changes 1462-3, 1587-97, 1624-40
civilian-based model 1593
mediation and informal resolution of complaints 1594, 1636-7
notification requirements 1590, 1592-3
public access and information 1630, 1635-6
public hearings 1634-6
public interest 1633
recordkeeping and reporting 1462-3, 1588, 1591, 1593, 1625-6, 1630
role 1462-3
role of minister 1594
role of police boards 1590, 1625
role of police chiefs 1592, 1633
role of statutory officers 2464
timelines 1588-90, 1596, 1625-6, 1632, 1634
unified process for municipal forces and RCMP 1467, 1590-1
review, implementation of recommendations 1462, 1588, 1596-7, 1626-7, 1629
Police Complaint Commissioner, role and powers 1462-3, 1587-90, 1592-7, 1624-5, 1627, 1629-30, 1633-8
Poole, Jack, death 1529
Post-secondary education, universities, colleges and institutes, campus parking and traffic regulation 1228
Privacy, protection of personal information 1227
Privilege
reserving right to raise matter of privilege 274
Public Accounts Committee, powers and referral of reports to committee 1798
Public Guardian and Trustee Act, amendments 1228
Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C.
annual report, 2008-09, tabled 2881
authority for collection of fees 1381
Public Safety and Solicitor General Ministry, work with other ministries 2468
Ralston, Bruce, comments in question period 273
Reid, Linda, appointment as Deputy Speaker 11
Remembrance Day 1239
Representative for Children and Youth, relationship with ministries 2482-3
Royal Roads University Act, amendments 1228
Royal Roads University, campus parking and traffic regulation 1228
Selection Committee, first report for first session of 39th parliament presented 349
Sheriff Act, amendments 1228
Strata property
leaky-condos issue, interest-free loan program 2346, 2352
property assessment 1227
Supreme Court of B.C., ruling on spending limits for third-party election advertising, appeal 191, 504-5
Surrey Pretrial Services Centre expansion project 2476
Survivorship and Presumption of Death Act, provisions 726
Thompson Rivers University Act, amendments 1228
Thompson Rivers University, campus parking and traffic regulation 1228
Tourist Accommodation (Assessment Relief) Act, amendments 1228
Trade, investment and labour mobility agreement 1227, 2351
Treaty First Nation Taxation Act, amendments 1228
Trial Lawyers Association of B.C., advocacy for reform of wrongful death legislation 783
Tributes
Jack Poole 1529
Les Leyne 1453
Tsawwassen First Nation, taxation powers and exemptions 1228
University Act, amendments 1228
Vancouver
city government, operations during Olympic Games 1228
community court pilot project 2468, 2472-5
crime rate 2467
Vancouver Charter, amendments 1228
Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, printing 10
Wills Act, provisions 745, 776
Wills, Estates and Succession Act
debate 325, 479-81, 693-6, 725-51, 775-86
definitions and terms
"descendant" 733-4
"household furnishings" 729
"small estate" 693, 725, 780
"spousal home" 693, 725, 739
"spouse" 694-6, 731
"treaty first nations" 728
drafting of legislation 693-6, 725-6, 728, 730-1, 738-40, 742-4, 749-50, 780, 785
implementation 694, 737, 786
proposed amendments 725
provisions
application to insurance proceeds 728
interpretation by courts 737
precedence over other legislation 776
purpose of bill 325, 479-80
regulations 730
Wills Variation Act, provisions 775
Youth, programs and services for youth at risk 2483
Dix, Adrian (Vancouver-Kingsway)

As subject
comments on ambulance service legislation (Horgan) 2248
comments on services at Mission hospital (Hawes) 47, 52
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, adolescent psychiatric unit 2425-6, 2592-4
Abbott, George, comments as Health Minister on paramedic issues 2142, 2292-3
Agriculture, workers
accident at mushroom farm 614
deaths and injuries, investigations and government response 614
employment standards and safety, enforcement and inspections 614
Alzheimer's disease, study of medication 2715-7
Ambulance service
1973 report on emergency medical services 2135
history 2135-6, 2293
NDP position 2149
response times 2143-5, 2290-1
service 2185-6
service, conditions, report 2293
service delivery, centralized service 2291-2
service during B.C. Liberal Party administration 2134, 2136, 2148-9, 2286
Ambulance Services Collective Agreement Act
debate 2134-51, 2185-6, 2285-94, 2304-9, 2313-5
delay for six months 2285-94
Beacon Hill Villa, staffing issues and labour disputes 2654
B.C., rural B.C., ambulance service 2145, 2291, 2314
B.C. Care Providers Association
comments on harmonized sales tax 20
concerns re residential care issues and rights legislation 1706
B.C. Liberal Party, campaign statements 536-8, 2551
B.C. Liberal Party government
MLAs, response to paramedic issues 2138
position on issues
collective agreements, legislated settlements 2287-8
harmonized sales tax 535-6
taxation of seniors care home providers 69
Bruce, Graham, comments as Labour Minister on health worker collective agreement legislation 2287
Budget debate 535-8
Burns, Jonathan, contracts with Health Services Ministry 1044-5, 1144
Byrne, Ken, experience of paramedic spouse 2137, 2147
Campbell, Gordon
comments on health care services 21
position on harmonized sales tax 21
Cancer, breast cancer pathology testing, review 2668-9
Chilliwack, addiction services 2595
Chong, Ida, comments on issues
comments in question period 1354
H1N1 vaccination program 2021
Healthy Living and Sport ministry budget 568
Chu, Timothy, comments on paramedic issues 2292
Cocke, Dennis, work on ambulance service 2135-6
Copeman Healthcare Centre, administration and supply of H1N1 vaccine 1866-7
Diabetes programs and services 2717-8
Drugs, prescription drugs, cost 1842-3
Dugdale, Bruce, comments on adolescent psychiatric unit 2592-3
Economy, conditions, impact on social service needs 538
Education funding 538
Education Ministry, estimates debate 2850-1
Employment and unemployment, employment standards, worker education and multicultural services 614
Eye health, macular degeneration, access to treatment and specialists 2713-5
Falcon, Kevin
appointment as Health Services Minister 2550
comments on ambulance service legislation 2138
Family Services of Greater Vancouver, domestic violence response team, funding 724
Fire and Police Services Collective Bargaining Act, provisions 2149-50
Fires and firefighters, firefighters, collective bargaining 2149-50
Fraser Health Authority
budget and services 2556, 2596-600
magnetic resonance imaging services 2588-9
maternity and pediatric services 2591-2
mental health and addiction services 2595
mental health services 2425-6
spiritual care and social work services 2780-1
surgical services 2561-4, 2584-6, 2659
Fraser Valley, mental health services for youth 2425-6, 2592
Gagatek, Norman, speech therapy treatment for stroke injuries 2787
Grant, Elizabeth, access to H1N1 vaccination 2021
H1N1 influenza virus
action plan, role of ambulance service 2140-1
vaccine and vaccination program 1866-7, 2021
Harmonized sales tax
B.C. Liberal Party position 535-6
impacts 20, 69-70, 536-7, 1709, 2553-5
implementation, government handling 20-1, 69-70
petitions tabled 1957, 2881
public opinion 537
Health
life expectancy and medical developments 1707
maternity and pregnancy, Healthy Choices in Pregnancy program 568
research, role in policy-making 2767
social determinants 1842
Health, continuing and long-term care
acuity levels of patients 1709
facilities, standard of care 536-7, 1707-8, 1886-7
long-term care beds 1706-7
taxation of care home providers, B.C. Liberal Party position 69
Health, health authorities
budget planning process 2554-5
budgets 2556-60
budgets, corporate expenditures 2598
carbon offsets 2781
procurement practices and shared services 2555-6
service plans, performance indicators 2560-1
Health, health care facilities and hospitals
hospital-based social workers and chaplains 2780-1
Health, health care funding
funding for health authorities 537
public health programs 395, 1353-5
Health, health care system
2002 legislation for health support workers
debate and hoist motion 2287-9
impact on seniors care 2654
impact on workers 2139
audit of health care agencies and professionals 1435
B.C. family residence program 2550-3
e-health systems 2767-71
e-health systems, contracts 1044-5, 1144
magnetic resonance imaging services 2588
personal health information, definition in legislation 1435
personal health information, protection 1435
public and private systems, comparison 2321
services for seniors 1709-10
services for seniors, day programs 2671
services, reduction 2559, 2598-600
surgery wait-lists and waiting times 1685, 2118-9, 2320-1
surgical services
bariatric surgery 2774-5
management of supply and demand 2320-1
reduction in elective surgeries 2561-4, 2584-8, 2659, 2669-70
services for non-B.C. residents 2119, 2789
sustainability 1842-3
system, service reductions 504, 537-8
system, status in 2001 2599
Health Services Ministry
estimates debate 2550-64, 2584-601, 2659-66, 2668-71, 2707-18, 2765-75, 2780-1, 2787-9
budget, reduction in administrative spending and reallocation of funds 2552-3
estimates process 2600-1, 2767
staff commended 2789
Health Statutes (Residents' Bill of Rights) Amendment Act, 2009
debate 1705-10, 1885-92
debate in Legislature 1644
Healthy Living and Sport Ministry
estimates debate 1353-5
budget reduction 1353-5
budget reduction and office expansion 395
estimates process 1354
Home care services 2670
Hospital Act, amendments 1891
Housing, residential care facilities
accountability and transparency 1887-9
care levels and conditions 1706-9
complaint process 1889-91
fees, per-diem subsidy rates 1887-8
fees, rate changes for seniors in residential care 2788-9
resident rights 1644, 1705-10
application and scope 1891-2
implementation 1885-6
limitation on legal action 1891
non-compliant facilities 1883
staffing 1708-9
staffing and labour disputes 2654
Interior Health Authority
budget and services 2666, 2669-71
Vernon surgical review 2665-6
International Labour Organization, conventions on labour agreements 2290
Justice system, sheriffs, collective bargaining 2141-2
Kwan, Jenny Wai Ching, introduction of hoist motion on health worker collective agreement legislation 2287
Labour
collective agreements, legislated settlement, B.C. Liberal Party position 2287-8
collective bargaining 2288-9
Labour Ministry, estimates debate 614
Langley Memorial Hospital, review of pediatric unit 2592
Legislature
hoist motions 2285
language used in House, withdrawal of comments 2139
Lower Mainland
ambulance service 2144-5, 2313
mental illness and addiction services, funding and service delivery 1300-1
Macdonald, Norm, letter from paramedic constituent 2289
McMorris, Don, comments on surgical services 2119
Medicare Protection Act, amendments 1435
Mental health
acute care beds 2660-2
mental health of children and youth, services 2425-6
mental health of children and youth, services and ministry roles 2594
mental health plan 2772-3
mental illness and addiction programs and services, funding and service delivery 1300-1, 2663-5
programs and services
early psychosis intervention program 2661-2
early psychosis intervention program, petition tabled 2584
funding 1215-6
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2009, debate 1434-5
Mission Memorial Hospital, emergency services 1616-7, 2589-91
Motions
Economic opportunities of Olympic and Paralympic Games, debate 1852
Nanaimo Daily News, article on paramedic issues 2139-41
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, cases of C. difficile infection, release of report 806
Nanaimo Seniors Village, employment practices 1708
NDP
MLAs, response to paramedic issues 2138
position on ambulance service 2149
North Shore, addiction services 503-4
Nurses, nurse practitioners, employment 2770-2
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler
ambulance services during games 2140-1, 2290
benefits and opportunities 1852
costs and funding 1852
impact on health care system 2584-5
Ombudsman Amendment Act, 2009, debate 1327
Ombudsman, investigation into seniors care 1706-7
Oral questions
Access to influenza vaccines for paramedics 2021
Closing of adolescent mental health unit in Fraser Valley 2425-6
Emergency services at Mission Memorial Hospital 1616-7
Funding for addiction services 503-4
Funding for domestic violence programs 724
Funding for mental health services in Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast 1300-1
Funding for mental health services on Vancouver Island 1215-6
Funding for public health programs 395, 568
Funding for UBC midwifery program 2737-8
Government handling of security breach involving personal information 2799-800
Harmonized sales tax 21
Impact of harmonized sales tax on seniors care 20, 69-70
Provincial Health Services Authority contract with Jonathan Burns 1044-5, 1144
Public health services in Smithers area 1954
Release of report on outbreak at Nanaimo Hospital 806
Staffing at seniors facilities 2654
Supply of H1N1 vaccine to Copeman clinic 1866-7
Waiting times for surgeries in B.C. 1685, 2118-9
Paramedics
access to H1N1 influenza vaccination 2021
collective agreement 2304-10, 2315
collective bargaining process, former collective agreements and discussions 2142-6, 2289-90
collective bargaining process, legislated settlement 2134, 2137-43, 2146-51, 2185-6, 2285-94
labour dispute 2149, 2313
public support, petitions tabled 2024, 2345, 2739
recruitment and retention 2291
training, wages and working conditions 2136-7, 2143, 2147-8, 2150, 2314
Petitions
early psychosis intervention program 2584
harmonized sales tax 1957, 2881
paramedics in B.C., public support 2024, 2345, 2739
Ponderosa Lodge beds 2739
Pharmacare program
coverage of macular degeneration medication 2707-13
therapeutics initiative 2718, 2765-6
Police and policing, police officers, collective bargaining 2149-50
Ponderosa Lodge, beds, petition tabled 2739
Population Data B.C., funding and work 2766-7
Premier's Council on Aging and Seniors Issues, recommendations and implementation 1885
Privacy, breach of personal information of income assistance recipients 2799-800
Private members' statements (response)
Priorities in health care 1842-3
Tackling wait times in health care 2320-1
Richmond Addiction Services, funding 1300
Rix, Don, proposals to government re diabetes programs 2718
Saskatchewan, health care patients, surgery in B.C. facilities 1685, 2119
Seniors
advocate 1885, 1889
contributions to society 1707
Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary School, funding for roof repairs 2850-1
Smith, Derryck, comments on adolescent psychiatric unit 2425
Smithers, layoff of public health nurses 1954
Sports, winter sports 1852
Statements by members
Climate change conference at Windermere Secondary School 2875
Statistics Canada, measurement of seniors care standards 2654
Stewart, Ben, communications with Housing and Social Development Minister 2799-800
Strohmaier, John, comments on paramedic issues 2286, 2292
Substance abuse and addiction, prevention and treatment services
funding 503-4
funding and service delivery 2663
methadone clinics 2787-8
Supreme Court of Canada, ruling on B.C. legislation on health workers collective bargaining 2288-9
Surrey, pharmacies, methadone distribution 2787-8
Taxation, government policies 536
Teck Cominco Ltd., Sullivan minesite, deaths of workers and paramedics 2137
U.S.
health care patients, surgery in B.C. facilities 2119
health care system, studies 2321
University of B.C.
Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, publications and funding 2766-7
early psychosis intervention program, petition tabled 2584
midwifery program, funding 2737-8
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
budget 2556-7
budgets and deficits 2662-3
funding for agencies 1300-1, 2663, 2665
magnetic resonance imaging services 2659-60
mental health services 2660-2
staff attendance at golfing event 1300
surgical services 2586
Vancouver Island Health Authority, surgical services 2774-5
Vancouver Island, mental health services, funding 1215-6
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, memorandum on ambulance services 2140-1
Vancouver-Kingsway constituency and area
ambulance service 2144
description 535
former MLAs 535
Vernon Jubilee Hospital, surgical services, review and report 2665-6
Vernon, treatments for macular degeneration by local physician 2714
Violence, family violence, programs and services for women and children 724
Windermere Community Secondary School, hosting of youth conference on climate change 2875
Donaldson, Doug (Stikine)

As subject
campaign workers and family thanked 235
death of family member in World War II 2276
experience with ambulance service 2029
relationship with Gitxsan people and territory 234
support for economic development in northern B.C. 551 (Rustad) 550-1
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ministry, estimates debate 1256-7, 1259-60
Agriculture and Lands Ministry, estimates debate 1294
Agriculture, farmland, access via Crown land and roads 1294
Air, greenhouse gas emission reduction targets 638
Ambulance Services Collective Agreement Act
debate 2028-30, 2274-7
delay for six months 2274-7
Anspayaxw Development Ltd., silviculture operations 1063
Blackwater, Bill, work in forest industry 1063
B.C.
northern B.C.
economic conditions 550
health care services, laboratory services 1619-20, 2675
health care services, recommendations at Conversation on Health meeting in northwest B.C. 2674-5
resource development in northwest B.C., public consultation 236
rural B.C.
access to library services 659
economy, role of literacy 549-52
transit services 1127
waterways, importance 237
B.C. Liberal Party government
financial management 638
MLAs, response to paramedic issues 2276-7
priorities 550
public consultation 236
Budget debate 234-7
Budget Measures Implementation Act (No. 2), 2009, debate 638-9
Budgets
2009-10 budget deficit 638
balanced budgets, suspension of legislation for four years 638-9
independent budget officer, NDP proposal 317
Bulkley Valley Community Resources Board, concerns re recreation access management plan 970
Bulkley Valley District Hospital, laboratory services, petition tabled 2121
Bulkley Valley Exhibition
fall fair 126-7
funding 130
Bulkley Valley timber supply area, recreation access management plan 963, 970
Carbon Tax Act, amendments 638
Carbon tax, effectiveness and fairness 237
Cavanagh, Judy, comments on literacy 550
China, export of processed wood products to B.C. 1208
Chong, Ida, comments on Healthy Living and Sport ministry budget 568
Climate change, government action on climate change 237, 638
Communities, healthy communities programs 567-8
Consumers, consumer culture 2576
Det san Ecological Reserve, establishment 1115
Economy
conditions, government response 2641-2
measurement, gross domestic product and genuine progress indicator 235-6
Education, funding for school sports programs 329
Elections, voter turnout 317
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., proposal for oil pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat 2612
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Ministry, estimates debate 2519-22, 2573, 2611-2, 2626
Energy, northwest transmission line 1115, 1259, 2626
Environment
ecosystems, economic model and human connection within ecosystems 235-6
environmental protection, funding 236
Environment Ministry, budget 1114
Exports and imports, fair trade and community economic development 2576-7
Finance and Government Services Committee, recommendations on mineral flow-through share tax credit 2520
Finance Ministry, estimates debate 2703-5
First Nations
consultation by government and industry on land and resources 1259-60
treaty negotiations, common-table approach and issues 1256
treaty negotiations, government staff continuity 1257
Food industry
meat-processing regulations, issues 1344-6
slaughter facilities, pilot projects 1345
Forests and forest industry
access to fibre 1063
companies, taxation issues re local government 1063
forest inventory 1064
forest roads 1294
forest roads and bridges, maintenance 963
silviculture, safety issues 1063
value-added sector 1208-9
wood pellet industry 1209
wood-first initiative 1063-5
Forests and Range Ministry, estimates debate 963, 970-1
Gitxsan Chiefs Office, bioenergy proposal 1064, 1209
Gitxsan First Nations
governance model and treaty proposals 1256-7
summit of Gitxsan chiefs and house groups 1531-2
Gitxsan Forest Enterprises Ltd., access to fibre 1063
Government decisions and policies, low-carbon review 237
Guide-outfitters, role 2733
H1N1 influenza virus, vaccine program
access and administration 1953-4
access for rural communities 1954
Hansen, Colin, communications with federal finance minister prior to provincial election 272
Harmonized sales tax
implementation, government handling 272
petition tabled 2493-4
Hazelton, MLAs from area 234
Health care funding 1619-20
public health programs 567-8
Health Services Ministry, estimates debate 2674-5
Healthy Living and Sport Ministry, estimates debate 1344-6
Highways and roads, maintenance and rehabilitation, contractor employment practices 1126-7
Howard, Ali, Skeena River swim 237, 436
Huynh, Carol, development and support as athlete 329
Imperial Metals Corp., Red Chris mine operations 2522
Infrastructure, federal-provincial funding partnerships, government action 440-1, 2642
Integrated land management bureau, role 970-1
Kispiox Valley Community Association, community hall renovation project, funding 440-1, 2642
Klappan Valley (Sacred Headwaters), protection 237
Labour, collective bargaining 2275
Legislature, members' conduct and debate 235
Libraries, funding for libraries and reading rooms 659, 882
Literacy
government action 550-1
programs and services, funding 550, 659, 881-2
role in public participation 236
role in rural communities 549-52
Maitland, Alice, position as Hazelton mayor 235
Mattice, Steve, adult literacy experiences and work 881
Mines and mining industry
exploration activities, First Nations consultation 2521
exploration activities, impact on environment and penalties for offences 2521
First Nations involvement in industry, revenue-sharing agreements 2521-2, 2704
mine project development 2521-2
mine reclamation and mine closure plans 2520
need for certainty on land base 2521
tax incentives for green mining 236
taxation, mineral flow-through share tax credit 2519-20, 2703-4
Motions
Economic stimulus plan and Olympic and Paralympic Games, debate 2641-2
Independent budget officer, debate 317
New markets for B.C. wood products, debate 1208-9
Role of libraries, debate 881-2
Northern development initiative trust, activities and investment management 2704-5
Northern Health Authority, addiction services 2674-5
Northwest Guide Outfitters Association, annual general meeting 2733
Oil and gas
coalbed methane gas, development of resource 2573
natural gas revenues to government 2704
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler 2642
Oral questions
Federal funding for infrastructure projects 440-1
Funding for arts and culture 130
Funding for athletes and school sports 329
Funding for literacy programs 659
Funding for public health programs 567-8
Harmonized sales tax 272
Medical laboratory services in northern B.C. 1619-20
Public health services in Smithers area 1953-4
Paramedics
collective bargaining process, legislated settlement 2028, 2030, 2275-7
training, wages and working conditions 2028-30, 2275-6
Parks
establishment and expansion of parks and conservancies 1114-5
park rangers 1114
system, government funding and support 1114-5
system, role in community and economy 1114
Petitions
Bulkley Valley District Hospital laboratory services 2121
harmonized sales tax 2493-4
Poverty, child poverty 236
Private members' statements
Economic potential of rural B.C. 550-1
Protected Areas of British Columbia Amendment Act, 2009, debate 1114-5
Salmon, wild salmon stocks, status and protection 237
Seven Sisters Provincial Park, agricultural lease application in area 1115
Shell Canada Ltd., coalbed methane project proposal in Klappan Valley area 2573, 2611
Shipping industry
tanker safety, concerns of coastal communities and First Nations 2612
tanker traffic, government action 2612
Skeena River, public concern re proposed development activities in area 237, 436
Smithers, layoff of public health nurses and administration of H1N1 vaccination program 1953-4
Statements by members
Bulkley Valley Exhibition 126-7
Gitxsan Summit 1531-2
Guide-outfitters in northwestern B.C. 2733
Skeena River swim by Ali Howard 436
Ten Thousand Villages festivals in northwestern B.C. 2576-7
Stikine constituency and area
ambulance service 2028-30
description and issues 234-5
farmland access, case 1294
First Nations in area 235
First Nations in area, traditional systems 1531-2
forest industry 1063-5
forest roads and bridges, maintenance 963
highway maintenance, employment of local workers 1126-7
Kispiox Valley community hall, renovation project 2642
literacy programs and services, funding 881-2
rural lifestyle 2733
tourism 638-9
transit services 1127
Substance abuse and addiction, prevention and treatment services, residential and day programs 2674-5
Supreme Court of B.C., ruling on aboriginal land title in Nemaiah Valley area 1260
Tahltan First Nation
access to moose hunting in area 1114-5
involvement in mining industry 2522
Taku River Tlingit First Nation, land use plan 971
Ten Thousand Villages, operations and festivals in northwest B.C. 2576-7
Tourism B.C., windup of organization and transfer of responsibilities 638-9
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 1126-7
Weeber, Mike, experience as paramedic 2275
Wet'suwet'en First Nation, concerns re mine reclamation and monitoring 2520
Wildlife
inventory 1114-5
moose, need for inventory 1114-5
Wood First Act, debate 1063-5

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