Province of British Columbia
First Session, 40th Parliament – 2013
INDEX (Member entries)
Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard)

Cadieux, Hon. Stephanie (Surrey-Cloverdale)

As subject
constituents, family, campaign team and staff thanked 99
B.C., northern and rural B.C., child protection caseloads and workers 333
Budget debate 99-100
Budgets, 2013-14 budget 100
Business, social enterprises 337
Children and Family Development Ministry
estimates debate 328-47, 462-78, 521-8
budget and advertising 329-31
estimates process 528
goals and objectives, role of research in development 474-5
minister's office 329-30, 462
reports to Representative for Children and Youth 474
staffing 328-30, 339, 462
Children and youth
child protection system
audits 340
caseloads and tracking 332
child safety and family development support services 337-8
director of child welfare position 467
funding and resources 341
records and tracking 521
records and tracking, Queenswood report 476
residential services for complex needs 465-8, 473
residential services redesign process and funding 466-8
child protection workers
caseload and supply 332-4
contact and meetings with children in care 339-40
training and information management system 331-2
children in government care, care plans 338-9
children in government care, support after age 19 and transition out of care 342-3
programs and services for children and families
contracted agencies 335-7, 527
funding and government support 100
funding and service demand 330-1, 470
funding and service levels 334-5
performance measurement 338, 474, 521
research 475
youth at risk and sexual exploitation of youth 469
Children and youth, child care
needs, measurement and information 523-5
provincial child care registry 524-5
spaces 100, 523-5
subsidies 523, 525
Children and youth, early childhood development
early childhood educators, training and wages 522-3, 525
early learning and child care, government investment and support 523-4
funding 525-6
government strategy 100, 526
role of parent-child relationship 522
services and service delivery 522-3
Economy, role in funding government services 100
Education
learning improvement fund 100
students in government care 343
Employment and unemployment, government job strategy 209
Families, early childhood tax benefit 100, 525
Family Day, coverage of costs to social services agencies 336
First Nations children
children in government care 342-3
delegated aboriginal agencies 343-5
services for children and families 342, 344-5
Foster care system, redesign and "caring communities" concept 339
Government
core review and financial management 209-10
integrated case management system 331-2, 476-8, 521
Group homes, behaviour management strategies 468
Health care funding 100
Housing, social and subsidized housing, role in poverty reduction 465
Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre, facility 465-6, 470, 473
MLAs, new MLAs in 40th parliament 99
Mental health
mental health of children and youth
adolescent mental health services 470-1
collaboration between Children and Family Development and Health ministries 470
funding 473-4
services 468-73
Strongest Families program and telehealth component 474
programs and services, community services and wait-lists 472
Oral questions (response)
Core review and status of programs for children 209-10
Government action on child poverty 209
Poverty
child poverty 209
government action 209
reduction
government strategy 345-6, 464-5
provincial steering committee 463
regional pilot projects 346-7, 462-4
Public debt elimination 100
Registered education savings plans, government contributions, training and education savings grant program 100
Reid, Bill, death 99-100
Representative for Children and Youth
report on care plans for children in care and government action on recommendations 338-42
report on child tasering incident and child protection system, implementation of recommendations 465-6
Social welfare, community social services sector, policy framework 337
Social workers, funding for wage increases 334-7, 527
Stowe, Matthew, work as chef and Top Chef Canada competition win 617-8
Tributes
Top Chef Canada winner Matthew Stowe 617-8
Violence, integrated domestic violence teams 527
Chandra Herbert, Spencer (Vancouver–West End)

As subject
constituents and family thanked 77
Air, greenhouse gas emissions
cap-and-trade system 355-7
emissions from oil and gas sector 356-7
methane and fugitive emissions 352-3
report 351
reduction
government initiatives and targets 350-4
public sector 795-7
transportation sector 351, 354
Arts and culture, role in economy 79-80
Auditor General
report on environmental assessment process 357-8
review of Pacific Carbon Trust operations 795
Bees, population health, impact of pesticides 385
Bernier, Mike, comments on hydraulic fracturing 366
B.C. Liberal Party government
election, mandate and priorities 78-9
MLAs, compensation 78
Budget debate 77-80
Budgets, 2013-14 budget 77-80
Carbon sequestration 355
Carbon tax
applicability to polluting industries 356-7
implementation in other jurisdictions 355
rate freeze 355
review 350
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
maintenance and park information 385-6
status 80
Climate change
2008 climate plan, transportation component 351, 354
government action on climate change 79, 349-51
impact on economy 795
Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River, implementation of recommendations 386
Consumers, costs and user fees 78
Discrimination and racism, discrimination based on sexual orientation 1129
Earthquakes, earthquake risk assessment 1060
Economy, green economy 79
Education
government investment and support 79
school districts and boards of education, carbon neutrality and costs capital program 797
school districts and boards of education, codes of conduct 776
special education and special needs, assessments 79
Education Ministry, estimates debate 774-6
Employment and unemployment, employment and jobs 77-80
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., proposal for oil pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat, review process and five conditions 365-6
Encana Corp.
Cabin gas plant project, greenhouse gas emissions 351-2, 356
drilling project and carbon offsets 795
Energy
independent power projects, compliance with requirements and report 359
LiveSmart B.C. program 79
Environment
conservation officers 348
environmental assessment process 357-8, 360, 381-2
environmental protection, compliance and enforcement reporting 358-60
pest control and pesticide use, regulation and cosmetic pesticides ban 384-5
Environment Ministry
estimates debate 347-68, 381-7
audits 349
budget and sale of assets 348-9
climate action secretariat, funding and role 349-50
compliance and enforcement reporting, website 359-60
estimates debate 347-8
fees 348
minister's office and staffing 348-9
Families, same-sex relationships, marriage rights 1129
First Nations, history of treatment by non–First Nations 77
Fish, changes to fish habitat protection legislation 361, 387
Fisheries Act (federal), amendments 361, 387
Fishing industry, licence fee revenues 386-7
Fortune Minerals Ltd., coal mine proposal, First Nations concerns 385
Freshwater Fisheries Society, funding and activities 386-7
Government
cabinet, size 78
capital projects 79
lands and properties, sale 348
programs and services, reductions 78
spending 348
Health Ministry, estimates debate 935
Horn River Basin, natural gas resource development 351
Housing, energy efficiency, housing retrofit program 797
Justice Ministry, estimates debate 1060
Kinder Morgan Canada Inc., oil pipeline to south coast, oil spill preparedness 364
Kitimat, air quality and airshed, potential impact of liquefied natural gas activities 367-8, 381-2
Kitimat Clean Ltd., proposal for Kitimat-area oil refinery and associated infrastructure, study 367
Klappan Valley (Sacred Headwaters), protection of area 385
Lower Mainland, earthquake risk assessment 1060
MLAs, role and relationship with other MLAs 78
Mental health programs and services, funding 80
Navigable Waters Protection Act (federal), amendments, consultation by government 361
Navigant Research, report on proposed Kitimat oil refinery project 367
Oil and gas
hydraulic fracturing 366-7
industry, assessment of health and safety issues 367
oil spills
best practices and preparedness, report 363-5
cleanup responsibilities and polluter-pay model 365
response capacity 362-5
Oil and gas, liquefied natural gas development
environmental assessment and "cleanest in the world" goal 366, 368, 381-3
impact on air quality 367-8
impact on climate action initiatives 351
public consultation 382-3
Oil and Gas Commission, role re liquefied natural gas development 382
Okanagan area, south Okanagan, establishment of national park 722
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler, impact on tourism 80
Pacific Carbon Trust
allocation of carbon offsets, public entities and private companies 795-7
relationship with government 349
Parks system 80, 385-6, 721-2
Port Metro Vancouver, tanker traffic and oil spill preparedness 363-4
Post-secondary education, funding 77-8
Poverty, government action 78
Private members' statements
Take action to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the public sector today 795-7
Public debt, types of debt 77
Public service, executive compensation 78
Resources and resource industries, role in economy 79
St. Paul's Hospital, redevelopment project 80, 935
Seniors housing, Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program 78
Sexual orientation, human rights activism for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons 1129
Skills training, supply and training of skilled workers 77
SkyTrain expansion 354
Social welfare, support system for vulnerable persons 78
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority, referendum on funding model 354-5
Spectra Energy Corp., operations and greenhouse gas emissions 351
Statements by members
Parks system and proposed national park in South Okanagan area 721-2
Vancouver Pride Parade and human rights activism 1129
Terrace, air quality and airshed, potential impact of liquefied natural gas activities 368
Tourism industry, conditions and government support 80
Transit services
expansion and government investment 351
government investment and support 79
initiatives 354-5
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 767-8
Vancouver
pride parade 1129
Stanley Park Causeway, safety improvements 767-8
Vancouver International Airport, jet fuel delivery system proposal, environmental assessment process 362
Vancouver–West End constituency and area, description and issues 77-80
Violence, bullying and violence at school
prevention and ERASE Bullying strategy 774-5
prevention of homophobic and transphobic bullying 776
Water Act, revision 367
Water licences and rentals, monitoring of industrial usage 367
Wildlife, species at risk, legislation and protection 384-5
Yinka Dene Alliance, position on oil pipeline proposal and concerns re work permits 366
Chouhan, Raj (Burnaby-Edmonds)

As subject
appointment as Assistant Deputy Speaker (Horgan) 7
Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car and Motorcycle Show 1005-6
Jawara, Mohammed, book on experiences as refugee 723
Liberia, impacts of civil war 723
Statements by members
Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show 1005-6
Refugee experience of Mohammed Jawara 723
Clark, Hon. Christy (Westside-Kelowna)

As subject
appearance in advertisements for skills training (Dix) 741-3
comments on issues
B.C. Hydro project costs and electricity rates (Dix) 43-4 (Karagianis) 44
collective bargaining in education system (Fassbender) 488-9
core review (Bennett) 580-1 (Horgan) 581 (Simpson) 580-1
cosmetic pesticides ban (Robinson) 423
drug review process and therapeutics initiative (Darcy) 325
electoral reform (Weaver) 924
ferry procurement and shipbuilding industry (Dix) 1131 (Trevena) 665-6
immigration agreement with federal government (Dix) 744-5
Indian film awards event (Dix) 86, 750
liquefied natural gas tax structure (Austin) 842
multicultural outreach strategy See also role in multicultural outreach strategy below under this main heading
(Corrigan) 623-4 (Dix) 621-2 (Kwan) 622-3 (Ralston) 623
Punjabi Market gate proposal (Coleman) 746 (Dix) 745-6
temporary foreign worker program (Bond) 1089 (Ralston) 1089
temporary foreign workers (Dix) 744
use of apology for historical wrongs (Coleman) 736-7
descriptive language used by members in House when not an MLA (Deputy Speaker) 116 (Ralston) 116
election as MLA (Clerk of the House) 1128-9, 1189
meetings with federal Trade Minister (Ralston) 592
meetings with Prime Minister on federal health care funding (Coleman) 749 (Dix) 749
meetings with Prime Minister on treaty negotiations (Dix) 743
performance as Premier (Fleming) 169-70 (Kwan) 164-6
position on issues
cosmetic pesticides ban (Fraser) 518
support for Johnsons Landing residents (Dix) 391 (Mungall) 393
tax referenda (Hammell) 200-1
role as Premier (Yap) 174
role in multicultural outreach strategy (Coleman) 693, 696, 699-700, 729-30, 735 (Dix) 692-4, 696-700, 731, 735
trade missions to Asia (Austin) 842-3 (Bond) 1088 (Coleman) 843 (Elmore) 587 (Ralston) 531-2, 534-5, 586, 1087-8 (Wat) 529, 531-2, 534-5, 586-7
trade missions to China and India (Ralston) 531
use of name in House prior to election as MLA (Routley, D.) 20
visit to India (Dix) 750
Coleman, Hon. Rich (Fort Langley–Aldergrove)

As subject
accomplishments as Housing Minister (Sullivan) 177
educational background of family 852
mother's death and messages of condolence 691 (de Jong) 617 (Dix) 691 (Horgan) 617
Aboriginal Housing Management Association, management and operations 900-1
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ministry, mandate letter 743
Asia-Pacific region, visit by Premier 843
Auditor General, report on orphan wells 865
Austin, Robin, briefings on natural gas development 854
Australia, liquefied natural gas development 846, 850
Autism education and research centre 962-4
Bennett, Bill, comments on core review 746
Bonney, Brian, role in government and multicultural outreach strategy 692, 694, 696-7, 732
B.C.
northeast B.C., oil and gas industry, relationship to seismic activity 863-4
northwest B.C., community plans and government support 851, 853
northwest B.C., trades training and unemployment levels 851-4
B.C. Housing Management Commission
handling of crisis cases 957
operations 902-3
organizational structure and staffing 957-8, 960
reports 959
website information on shelters 953
B.C. Hydro, projects 845
B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association, document on housing strategies 903-4
Burnaby, emergency shelter beds 952
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, core need guidelines 902
Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, negotiations and potential impact 747-8
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, meetings with federal government 854
Canbriam Energy Inc., water licences 861
Children and youth, child protection system, apprehensions due to housing issues 956-7
Clark, Christy
comments on Punjabi Market gate proposal 746
comments on use of apology for historical wrongs 736-7
meetings with Prime Minister on federal health care funding 749
role in multicultural outreach strategy 693, 696, 699-700, 729-30, 735
trade missions to Asia 843
Council of the Federation, consideration of issues
drug costs 748
federal health care funding 749
immigration policy 744-5
Dawson Creek, use of wastewater for industry activities 861
Discrimination and racism
B.C. government apology for past discriminatory treatment of Chinese Canadians, proposal 736-7
B.C. government apology for past discriminatory treatment of Japanese Canadians, proposal 736
Employment and unemployment, government job strategy 742
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., proposal for oil pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat, public response on north coast 858
Energy infrastructure, government investment 845
Finance Ministry, mandate letter and role in core review 746
First Nations
agreements with government and B.C. treaty process 743-4
housing 900-1
Fort Nelson, First Nations consultation on water use in area 863
Gitanyow First Nation, concerns re pipeline proposal and land use plan 860
Government
advertising and announcements, advertising on liquefied natural gas initiatives 866
advertising and announcements, advertising on trades training 742, 853-4
communications, use of e-mail accounts 740-1
core review 746-7
lands and properties, sale 89-90
political staff, positions and standards of conduct 738-40
Haisla Bridge upgrades 857
Health authorities, relationship with government and communications on health issues 748
Health care funding, federal funding 749
Homelessness
government action 89
intervention project 850, 854
task force 907
Horn River Basin
natural gas resource development and Debolt water treatment plant 861, 863
seismic activity report 863-4
Housing
affordable housing, core housing need 902-4, 906-8
affordable market housing near transit services 965
cooperative housing 951
government strategy 900, 903-4, 907-8, 961-2, 965-6
issues, report 899-900
social and subsidized housing
demographic changes 903-4, 907-8
maintenance and repair issues 959
projects 909
rental assistance program 907
units and agreement with federal government 901-6, 951
supportive housing for mentally ill and addicted 900, 907-8, 961-2
supportive housing for women and children 954, 956-7
temporary housing and shelters 952-3, 960
transition houses 960-1
transition houses, second-stage housing cases 954-6
Immigration
foreign and immigrant workers, temporary foreign worker program 744-5
government policy and Canada–B.C. immigration agreement 744-5
Information and Privacy Commissioner, review of use of e-mail accounts in government 740-1
Ipsos-Reid Corp., focus group for government 741-2
Justice Ministry, legal services component 739-40
Kitimat
air quality and airshed, potential impact of liquefied natural gas activities 849
port management 858
West Side Road, extension project 857
Kwan, Jenny Wai Ching, briefings on housing issues 958-61
Labour market, conditions and workforce 745
Legislature, appointment of select standing committees 7-8
Lower Mainland, housing issues 952-4, 965
Martin, Pamela, position with government 739
Mental health, mental illness and addiction, government action on issues 89
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, implementation of recommendations 745
Montney, natural gas resources in area 855, 862-3
Motions
Appointment of select standing committees 7-8
Multiculturalism, government outreach strategy and partisan activities 691-701, 729-35, 737-41
use of apology for historical wrongs 736
Natural Gas Development Ministry
estimates debate 842-66, 899-909, 951-66
briefings for opposition critics 854, 958
budget, allocation for advertising 866
promotion of trades training 853-4
staffing and contracts 866
Natural Resources Canada, work on seismic activity and hydraulic fracturing 864
New Gold Inc., New Afton mine project, First Nations involvement 743
Oil and gas
hydraulic fracturing 862-4
industry, activity levels 862
industry, water use 860-3, 865-6
natural gas
indexing of price to oil 846-7
resources 855, 862-3
upstream resources 862
wells 862, 864-5
Oil and gas, liquefied natural gas development
"cleanest in the world" goal 856
demand 855-6
development elsewhere 846
environmental assessment and cumulative impacts workshops 849
First Nations consultation 847-8, 860
impact of gas price changes 845, 847
impact on issues
domestic gas prices 855
greenhouse gas emissions 848
provincial debt 844-5
infrastructure needs 857
investment 843-4, 855
pipeline corridors and shipping of product 847-8
power supply and clean energy 848-9
proponents 844-5
relationship to coal-burning or nuclear electricity production 856
research 844
shipping traffic 857-8
skilled worker supply and training 849-51, 853
tax structure 842-3
Oil and Gas Commission
monitoring of public complaints 864
operations and water management 860-1
report recommendations on seismic activity in Horn River Basin 863
Oral questions (response)
Riverview Hospital lands and sale of government assets 89-90
Peace River area, oil and gas industry, relationship to seismic activity 864
Point, Steven, position as committee chair re Missing Women Inquiry recommendations 745
Premier's Office, estimates debate 691-701, 729-50
Prince Rupert, liquefied natural gas plant proposal, environmental assessment 858
Privilege
reserving right to raise matter of privilege re comments by John Horgan 160
Public service, review of standards of conduct 740
Quesnel, housing initiative 900
Reid, Linda, election as Speaker 1-2
Resources and resource industries, resource development projects and tax structure 854
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., Kitimat smelter reconstruction project 845
skilled worker supply 850
Riverview Hospital, future of lands 89-90
Sarrafpour, Sepideh, work on government multicultural outreach strategy 735
Seniors housing, government action 899
Shell Canada Ltd., hydraulic fracturing operations, partnership with Dawson Creek for use of wastewater 861
Shipping industry, tanker safety, oil and gas tankers in coastal waters 847, 858
Simons, Nicholas, comments on autism education and research centre 964
Skills training
secondary school programs 852
supply and training of skilled workers 744-5, 850
trades training 850-2
trades training for First Nations 853
Strata property, leaky-condos issue, repair assistance program 952
Surrey
affordable housing 965
Kwantlen Park Manor property, landlord-tenant dispute case 965
Talisman Energy Inc., water licences 861
Times of India Film Awards, hosting of 2013 awards event in B.C. 750
Trade missions, mission to India 750
University of B.C., work on seismic activity and hydraulic fracturing 864
Vancouver, housing and homelessness
emergency shelter beds 952
supportive housing for women and children 954
Vancouver Island Health Authority, seniors facility project 909
Vancouver-Fairview constituency and area, constituent housing case 957
Water licences and rentals, NorthEast Water Tool hydrological survey program 861, 865-6
Williston reservoir, diversion of water by energy companies 861
Yale First Nation treaty 743-4
Yap, John, role in multicultural outreach strategy 701
Conroy, Katrine (Kootenay West)

As subject
family, staff and supporters thanked 174
opposition critic roles 175
Alzheimer Society of B.C., work of organization 802, 947
Alzheimer's disease programs, First Link initiative 802, 947
Arrow Lakes, boat ramps project 829
Bird, Jane, position with Columbia Power Corporation 827
Bonaldi family, deaths of parents in seniors facility and investigation 1012-3
Brain health, residential care for persons with brain injuries 1012
B.C., rural B.C., seniors care beds 1014-5
Budget debate 174-6
Budgets, 2013-14 budget 174, 176
Columbia Basin Trust
establishment and benefits 175
investment in projects and potential impact of core review 826
work on Columbia River Treaty issues 822, 825
Columbia Power Corporation, operations, projects and staffing 827-9
Columbia River Treaty, negotiations and consultation, reports 820-2, 825
Comox Valley Airport, flight service to Fort McMurray 176
Conroy, Ed, Sr., death 174
Consumers, costs and user fees 175
Delta Hospital, experience of dementia patient 800, 948-9
Delta View Habilitation Centre
care levels for residents with dementia 948-9
funding and services 800
Dementia care and management 948-9, 1012
Doney, Lee, position with Columbia Power Corporation 828
Duffy, Gerry, position with Columbia Power Corporation 828
Economy, conditions 175-6
Employment and unemployment, B.C. residents employed elsewhere and job losses 175-6
Energy and Mines Ministry, estimates debate 820-2, 825-9
Fair Haven United Church Homes, funding and service levels 1015-6
Fibreco Export Inc., long-term agreement for wood chip exports 155-6
Forests and forest industry, export of wood chips and permit process 155-6
Fraser Health Authority, residential care facilities
care levels and funding 1015-6
wheelchair maintenance fees 1007-8
Government
core review 176
programs and services, funding and reductions 176
Grandview Heights, seniors facility 826
Guardianship, adult guardianship, advanced care directives and My Voice document 946
Health and Social Services Delivery Improvement Act, impact 176
Health care system
continuing and long-term care best practices review, inclusion of European jurisdictions 1016
health authorities, whistleblower protection 946
health care funding for residential care facilities, funding equity issue 1015
health professionals and workers, care aide registry 947-8
services for seniors 175, 799-802
use of acute care beds by seniors in need of long-term care 940
use of antipsychotic drugs on dementia patients 799-800, 948-9
Health Ministry
estimates debate 940-50, 1011-6
estimates process, time for debate 1016
staff commended 940
whistleblower protection 946
Home care, Better at Home program, use of volunteers 949-50
Hospice and palliative care
beds and facilities in rural areas 950
end-of-life care, government plan and funding 950
Housing, residential care facilities
beds, availability and placement process 1013-5
care and treatment of residents
daily monitoring and standards 1013
resident-to-resident aggression 1011-2
use of antipsychotic drugs 948-9
care standards 1013, 1015-6
fees
additional fees 944
personal equipment fees 175
tracking of residents with reduced rates 947
wheelchair maintenance fees 175, 800, 942-4, 1008
incidents, penalties for infractions 1013
incidents, reporting 946, 1012
licensing, community care facility licensing review 1016
public outreach, government booklet 947
regulation 947
Infrastructure projects, local employment and worker recruitment 175
Jumbo Glacier resort, development proposal 826
Kootenay area, seniors housing need 826
Mann, Jim, campaign for dementia care plan 801-2
Marino, Frank, position with Columbia Power Corporation 828
Martin, Debbie, position with Columbia Power Corporation 828
Medical Services Plan premiums 175
Ombudsperson, recommendations on seniors care 175, 944-5, 1008, 1012, 1015
Oral questions
Fibreco agreement for export of wood chips 155-6
Wheelchair fees in residential care facilities 1007-9
Patient Safety and Quality Council, patient safety learning system website 946
Private members' statements
The importance of dignified care 799-802
Seniors
advocate 940-2
issues, government action plan 946-7
Seniors Minister of State, elimination of position 945
Shippobotham, Jack, death in residential care facility and investigation 1011
Summerland Seniors Village, care issues and clinical oversight of facility 1012-3
Waneta Dam expansion project 827
Wszelaki, Frank, position with Columbia Power Corporation 827
Corrigan, Kathy (Burnaby–Deer Lake)

As subject
colleagues, constituents and staff thanked 134-5
experience in law firm and on school board 136
Anthony, Susan
comments on psychiatric services at hospital 1010
concerns re services for developmentally disabled persons 270
Auditor General, reports on government performance 136
Bountiful, issues and potential legal charges 1048-9
B.C. Children's Hospital, psychiatric services and staffing 1010
B.C. Hydro, disaster response planning and emergency management program, audit report 155
B.C. Liberal Party government
budgets, policies and priorities 135-7
financial management 136-7
position on referenda 203
B.C. Utilities Commission, role in northwest transmission line project 29
Budget debate 134-7
Budgets, 2013-14 budget 135-7
Burnaby Board of Trade, support for film industry 27
Burnaby, Canada Day celebrations 153
Burnaby General Hospital, infrastructure issues and redevelopment planning 1151-2
Burnaby–Deer Lake constituency and area, diversity 135
Burnaby–New Westminster Task Force on Sexually Exploited and At-Risk Youth, count of sexually exploited youth 546
Business, public-private partnerships, costs and projects 410-1
Canadian Coast Guard, closing of Kitsilano Coast Guard station, B.C. government response 1061
Children and youth, sexual exploitation of children and youth 546
Civil Forfeiture Act, application 1056-7
Clark, Christy, comments on multicultural outreach strategy 623-4
Community Safety Act, implementation 1056
Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ministry, estimates debate 541-2
Corrections system
correctional facilities and safety of corrections officers 1057-8
prisoners, benefits of contact with corrections officers 1058
Crime and criminals
crime victim assistance program, funding 1052-3
forfeiture of proceeds of crime, process and revenues to government 1056-7
Disabled and handicapped persons, community living services
funding and services 270
home-share arrangements and respite care 270
Edmonds Community Centre, opening 153
Eisenhower, Dwight, comments on peace 135
Elections, 2013 general election 135
Emergencies
emergency preparedness 155
search and rescue, heavy urban search and rescue team 1061
Emergency Management B.C., staffing 1058
Energy, northwest transmission line project 29
Fassbender, Peter, role in regional transportation agreement for Metro Vancouver 203
Film industry, government support and role in economy 27
Finance Ministry
estimates debate 410-1
estimates process, written questions and timeline 410-1
Fires and firefighters
fire services in rural B.C., capacity and management 817-8, 1061-2
firefighters, training 818, 1061-2
First Nations, women's services and funding 1052
Floods and floodplains, flood protection, funding and responsibility 1059
Government
capital projects, costs and oversight 136
core review 137
regulations 135-6
Hansen, Colin, comments on public-private partnerships 410
Health Ministry, estimates debate 1151-2
Housing, residential care facilities, rate changes and reinvestment of revenues 944-5
Human trafficking prevention, funding and outreach to First Nations groups 1055
Justice Ministry
estimates debate 1048-9, 1052-63
budget and staffing 1052, 1055-6, 1058
office of the fire commissioner 1061-2
office to combat trafficking in persons 1055
priorities and service plan 1055
role and responsibilities, domestic violence issues 1054-5
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd., report on flood risk in Hummingbird Creek and Swansea Point area 1059-60
Legislature, cooperation between government and opposition members 1061
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, implementation of recommendations, report 1052
Motions
Referendum on TransLink revenue sources 203-4
Mulgrew, Ian, article on civil forfeiture legislation 1056
Multiculturalism, government outreach strategy and partisan activities 623-4
Occupational health and safety, workplace injuries and deaths, investigation and government action 1063
Oral questions
Audit of B.C. Hydro disaster response planning 155
Fire services management and fire safety in rural B.C. 817-8
Implementation of multicultural outreach strategy 623-4
Northwest transmission line project costs and oversight 29
Psychiatric services at B.C. Children's Hospital 1010
Recovery of deceased persons from B.C. waters 279
Police and policing
equitable treatment of persons 1052
police forces, audits 1052
Property tax, school tax 137, 541-2
Public debt 136-7
Referenda, B.C. Liberal Party position 203
Salmen, Raymond, death and location of body in Harrison Lake 279
Sicamous, Swansea Point area, flood risk and mitigation 137, 765-6, 1058-60
Sigurdson, Doug, death 811
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., company status and involvement with government 137
Social Development and Social Innovation Ministry, estimates debate 270
Social welfare, social programs and services, funding 135
Society, social equity and inequality 135
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority, governance, Mayors Council and referendum on funding model 203-4
Statements by members
Burnaby Board of Trade support for film and television industry 27
Canada Day events in Burnaby–Deer Lake area 153
Protection of sexually exploited and at-risk youth 546
Taxation, government policies 542
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 765-6
Tributes
Doug Sigurdson 811
Violence
domestic violence
domestic violence units 1055
funding for services 1053
prevention and government coordination 1054-5
violence against aboriginal women and children, prevention 1052
Water, recovery of deceased persons from water, government action 279
Wilson, Peter, role as special prosecutor in Bountiful case 1048
Yap, John, role in multicultural outreach strategy 624

back | top of page

copyright © 2013: Queen’s Printer, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada