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

Hamilton, Scott (Delta North)

As subject
comments on core review (Bennett) 582 (Simpson) 582
comments on regional governments (Robinson) 537
election as MLA 11
experience in carbon neutrality initiative as public servant 796
family and volunteers thanked 11
Agriculture, government support 440
Arts and culture, government funding 12
Children and youth, employment and training 12
Climate change, impact on agriculture, adaptation and mitigation 441
Delta
agriculture 12, 439-41
community organizations 11
Delta Farmers Institute Society, programs, Day at the Farm initiative 440
Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, work of organization 439
Education, school districts and boards of education, carbon neutrality and costs capital program 796-7
Employment and unemployment, government job strategy 11-2
Food and food industry, agrifood industry, expansion of market for B.C. products 12
Gentner, Guy, service as local politician and MLA 11
Government, carbon neutrality 796-7
Infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, government investment 11-2
Ladner, agriculture, history 439
Lower Mainland
south Fraser perimeter road project 11-2
transportation infrastructure and transit services 204
Motions
Referendum on TransLink revenue sources 204
Oil and gas, liquefied natural gas development, prosperity fund proposal 12
Pacific Carbon Trust, allocation of carbon offsets, public entities and private companies 796-7
Private members' statements
Growing our B.C. agrifoods strategy 439-41
Private members' statements (response)
Take action to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the public sector today 796-7
Skills training, supply and training of skilled workers 12
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority, governance, infrastructure and referendum on funding model 204
Statements by members
Tour de Delta bicycle race 391
Throne speech debate 10-2
Tour de Delta bicycle race 391
Trade, export of goods to international markets 11-2
Transit services, use by commuters 204
Transportation, role in economy 204
Hammell, Sue (Surrey–Green Timbers)

As subject
constituents and husband thanked 158-9
role as MLA 158-9
B.C., population, migration from B.C. 160
B.C. Children's Hospital, psychiatric services and staffing 1009-10
B.C. Liberal Party, collection of information for election campaign database 551
B.C. Liberal Party government, action on stated goals 89
Budget debate 158-60
Burnaby General Hospital, redevelopment planning and facility improvements 1037
Children and youth
early childhood development, child vulnerability, incidence 1136
substance use, alcohol and marijuana 1137
Clark, Christy, position on tax referenda 200-1
Consumers, taxes and user fees 160
Diakiw, Kevin, article on history of treatment of mentally ill 1097
Economy, conditions 159-60
Employment and unemployment, job losses 159
Health care system
additional costs and budget capacity 1137
capital funding 1096
funding 211
health authorities, budgets and services 211
health care facilities and hospitals, capital projects 1037-8
Health Ministry, estimates debate 1037-8, 1096-101, 1136-7
Housing, supportive housing for mentally ill 1097
Income levels 159
Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, operations 1096
Justice system, handling of cases involving mentally ill and addicted persons 1098, 1100
Liver health, hepatitis B and C awareness and testing 1129-30
Lower Mainland, south Fraser communities, transit services 201
Mental health
facilities for severely mentally ill and addicted 1100
mental health plan 1136-7
mental health status of British Columbians 1136
mental illness
awareness 151-2
history of treatment of mentally ill and impact of deinstitutionalization 1097
mental illness and homelessness 1098
social and economic costs 1099
mental illness and addiction
Community Action Initiative funding allocation 1137
persons involved with justice system 1098
services and funding 210
need for support systems 457
programs and services
community services 818-9, 1137
crisis response services 1100-1
funding on per-capita basis and as percentage of health care budget 1099
Mental Health Commission of Canada, board and report 1099-100
Motions
Referendum on TransLink revenue sources 200-1
Multiculturalism, government outreach strategy and partisan activities 461-2, 550-1
Options Community Services Society, crisis line services 457
Oral questions
Communications regarding multicultural outreach strategy and database of information 550-1
Employment status of government staff involved in multicultural outreach strategy 461-2
Funding for community mental health services 210, 818-9
Health care funding and services 211
Port Mann Bridge tolls and temporary closing of Pattullo Bridge 89
Psychiatric services at B.C. Children's Hospital 1009-10
Port Mann Bridge, tolling, proposed suspension of tolling during Pattullo Bridge closures 89
Representative for Children and Youth, report on child tasering incident and child protection system 1010
Ride Don't Hide, fundraising event for mental health 151-2
Salemink, Colette, death due to actions of mentally ill son, report recommendations 1100-1
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority, governance and referendum on funding model 200-1
Statements by members
Hepatitis awareness and prevention 1129-30
Mental illness awareness and Ride Don't Hide event 151-2
Options Community Services Society crisis line services 457
Substance abuse and addiction, treatment beds 1137
Surrey Leader, article on history of treatment of mentally ill 1097
Surrey Memorial Hospital
capital funding and procurement for new facilities and renovations 1037-8
emergency ward and patient care tower project 1096-7
Surrey, transit services 201
Surrey–Green Timbers constituency and area, constituents' diversity and economic status 159
West Coast Mental Health Network, funding and programs 818-9
World Hepatitis Day 1129-30
Heyman, George (Vancouver-Fairview)

As subject
constituents, family and friends thanked 61
election as MLA (Dix) 12
experience as negotiator 62
parents' legacy 61
role as MLA 61
AirCare program, termination of program 762
Alberta, government officials, disclosure of expenditures 1117-8
Auditor General
review of information security controls 1187
review of transit services 753
Bell, Pat, comments on jobs plan 1120
Bond, Shirley, comments on jobs plan 1120
Bonney, Brian, role in government and multicultural outreach strategy 1123
B.C. Archives, amalgamation with Royal B.C. Museum 1173-4
B.C. Hydro, revenues to government 63
B.C. Innovation Council, role and review 1179-80, 1182
B.C. Liberal Party government
action on stated goals 88
priorities 196
B.C. services card, introduction and government consultation 1176-7, 1179
Budget debate 60-4
Budgets, 2013-14 budget 63
Economy, sustainable development 64
Education system 63
Employment and unemployment
employment and jobs 62-4
government job strategy 1119-21, 1179-80
"sustainable jobs" concept 195
Environment Ministry, estimates debate 424-5
Film industry
conditions 1133-4
government support 195-7
government support and role in economy 62
jobs 195-7
role in economy 1134
role in economy, study 1071-2
tax credits 62, 195-7, 1071-2, 1134
Fraser, John Paul, role as assistant deputy minister of strategic planning and public engagement 1116-7
Freedom of information
access to information, archived records 1173-4
disclosure, e-mails 1124-5
"duty to document" concept 1124-5
legislation, application to corporations owned by public bodies 1176
requests for information
cabinet documents and court case 1172
fees 1184
government handling and allegation of political interference 1125
government handling and staff resources 1172
"no records" responses 1124-6
routine disclosure of officials' expenditures and calendar information 1117-8
Golden Ears Bridge, tolling revenues and government payments 762
Government
advertising and announcements
advertising and announcements during pre-election period 1121
budget allocation 1119
procurement of advertising agencies 1185-6
communications, use of e-mail accounts 1124
core review 1122, 1172, 1180-1
lands and properties, sale 1174
open government, access to data and Open Information website 1118
open government, data sharing and policy development 62
procurement practices and system, standing-offer process and website information 1185-6
programs and services, reductions 63
public engagement 64
records management 1173-4
transfer payments from federal government 1183
Government communications and public engagement
budget 1118-21
citizen engagement branch 1116, 1118-9
communications directors 1122-3
data collection and polling activities 1117
media relations activities and orientation services for new ministers 1121-2
relationship with Premier's Office 1116
role and responsibilities 1116-7
role in multicultural outreach strategy and response to issues 1122-3
staff activities, conduct and training 1119, 1121-3
strategic initiatives and strategic planning and public engagement division 1116-9
translation services 1123
Health care system, personal health information, access to data 1177-9
Housing, energy efficiency, building retrofit programs 424-5
Housser, Steve, contract with government 1122
Information and Privacy Commissioner
concerns and recommendations on issues
access to data for health research 1177-9
B.C. services card 1176
chief privacy officer position 1177
fees for freedom-of-information requests 1184
government record-keeping and disclosure 1124
letter from government employee re freedom-of-information process 1125
relationship with government 1124-5, 1174, 1176
report on open government 1118, 1174
Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Ministry
estimates debate 1070-2
budget 1119
Kirk, Judy, contracts with government 1121
Lower Mainland
south Fraser communities, transit services 757
transit services 32, 63
MacDiarmid, Margaret, public service and assistance with MLA transition 61
Maximus Inc., government contracts 1175
MLAs, role and responsibilities 61
Motions
Referendum on TransLink revenue sources 199-200
Multiculturalism, government outreach strategy and partisan activities 1118, 1122-3
North Shore Studios Ltd., operations 196-7
Ontario, film industry 1071
Oral questions
Mayors Council position on referendum on TransLink revenue sources 31-2
Port Mann Bridge tolls and temporary closing of Pattullo Bridge 88
Tax competitiveness of film industry 1133-4
Phelps, Blair, work on government multicultural outreach strategy and employment status 1123
Population Data B.C., data linking systems, use by Health Ministry 1177-8
Port Mann Bridge, tolling, proposed suspension of tolling during Pattullo Bridge closures 88
Post-secondary education
funding 63
universities, colleges and institutes, application of freedom-of-information legislation 1176
Premier's Office, freedom of information requests 1125
Premier's Technology Council
funding 1182
president position, role and compensation 1180
role and review 1179-80
Privacy
breaches of personal information, health information 1177-8
chief privacy officer position 1177
policies, compliance and staff training 1178
protection of personal information 62, 1176-7
Private members' statements
Sustainable jobs 195-7
Public service, hiring freeze 1184-5
Schlosar, Jay, presentation on open government 1117
Science and technology
government support 62
innovation and government support 1179
innovation and role in economy 62
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority
Evergreen line, construction 762
financial status and funding 761
funding 199-200
funding and service levels 756-8
funding for contingencies 761
governance 752-6
infrastructure and services 199
infrastructure and services, expansion 756-8
Mayors Council
comments on referendum proposal 31-2
concerns 753, 756
governance model review 752
regional transportation agreement with provincial government 199
response to allocation of seats on TransLink board 755
working group and government resources 759
police board 762
referendum on funding model 31-2, 63, 199-200, 754, 756, 758-60
Statements by members
Open houses at Vancouver fire halls 621
Taxation, competitive tax system 195-6
Teachers, government relationship with teachers 63
Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services Ministry
estimates debate 1116-26, 1172-87
audits and program reviews 1186-7
board resourcing and development office 1182
budget 1180-1, 1183-4
estimates process 1116, 1182
information access and records management services 1172-3
integrated workplace solutions division 1174
mandate letter 1176, 1180
minister's office 1181, 1183
programs, funding and gaming grants 1183
relationship with Information and Privacy Commissioner 1124-5, 1174, 1176
reorganization and transfer of responsibilities 1116, 1183
role in core review 1122, 1172, 1180-1
staff and staffing 1172, 1181-5
Today's News, articles on transit issues 31-2
Transit services
government investment and support 63
handyDART system and TaxiSaver program 762
impact on economy 760
ridership targets 753
transit plan 753, 757
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry
estimates debate 752-62
estimates process 752
Transportation, government investment
federal gas tax fund and Building Canada fund 761
role in economy 760
Turner, Louise, role as technology council president and contract with government 1180, 1182
Vancouver fire department, history and fire hall open houses 621
Vancouver-Fairview constituency and area, description and issues 61-4
Hogg, Gordon (Surrey–White Rock)

Media, slo-pitch game between media and government staff 1003
Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary, history and contributions 43
Statements
Slo-pitch game with media 1003
Statements by members
Peach Arch Hospital Auxiliary 43
Restoration of historic railway station and museum building in White Rock 546
White Rock Museum and Archives, activities 546
White Rock, railway station building restoration and uses 546
Holman, Gary (Saanich North and the Islands)

As subject
colleagues, constituents and supporters thanked 145
election as MLA (Dix) 12
experience with land use and treaty issues and role as MLA 145-7
Air, greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas sector, methane and fugitive emissions 353
B.C. Ferry Services Inc., executive compensation and financial management 664, 666
B.C. Hydro, management 146
B.C. Liberal Party government, action on campaign statements, financial management and legacy 146-7
Budget debate 145-7
Budgets, 2013-14 budget 147
Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ministry, estimates debate 536-7
Education Ministry, estimates debate 497-8
Education of First Nations people, student achievement and report on funding of First Nations schools 497-8
Elections, 2013 general election and electoral reform 145-7
Employment and unemployment, job creation 1132
Energy, northwest transmission line project 146
Environment
environmental assessment process, capacity and funding of provincial office 361
issues, government action 146-7
Environment Ministry, estimates debate 353, 361, 364-5, 384, 387, 418-9, 421
Ferries and ferry services
funding 661
system, management 146, 1132
vessels
design standardization 1132
procurement criteria 666
procurement of new intermediate-class vessels 1132
First Nations, language preservation and suicide prevention 498, 620
Fortune Minerals Ltd., coal mine proposal 418-9, 421
Health Ministry, estimates debate 1016-7, 1022
Klappan Valley (Sacred Headwaters), protection of area 418-9, 421
Lalonde, Chris, study on First Nations languages and suicide prevention 498
Mines and mining industry, uranium industry moratorium and compensation for tenure holders 418
Multi-Material B.C., contracts with local government 387
NDP, election platform and performance as government 145-7
Oil and gas
liquefied natural gas development, potential and issues 146
oil spills, cleanup responsibilities and polluter-pay model 364-5
Olsen, David, wife's access to medication 1016-7
Oral questions
New ferry construction and support for B.C. shipbuilding industry 1132
Pender Island Medical Clinic, contract with Dr. Michael Thompson, petition tabled 819
Petitions
reinstatement of Dr. Michael Thompson to Pender Island Medical Clinic 819
PharmaCare program, coverage, physician assessment fees for Alzheimer's drug therapy initiative 1016, 1022
Recycling, container recycling fees 387
Saanich North and the Islands constituency and area, description and issues 145-6
Saltspring Island, potential governance change, study and funding 536-7
Shipbuilding industry, government support 1132
Social welfare issues, government action 146
Southern Gulf Island Recycling Coalition, funding 387
Statements by members
First Nations marathon for suicide awareness 620
Strait of Georgia, marine conservation area proposal for southern area 384
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 661, 664, 666
Vancouver Island
First Nations marathon for suicide awareness 620
south Island, First Nations, relationship with government 145
Horgan, John (Juan de Fuca)

As subject
comments on electricity rates (Bennett) 207
visits to resource industry sites 809
withdrawal of comments 932
AltaGas Income Trust, funding of transmission line project 649-50
AltaGas Ltd., investment in transmission line project and relationship with B.C. Hydro 45
Auditor General
report on orphan wells 865
review of financial reporting by B.C. Hydro 638-9
Bennett, Bill, comments on electricity rates 646
Blain, Larry, position on B.C. Hydro board and role in northwest transmission line project 45, 649
Bonneville Power Administration, hydroelectric operations 823
B.C., oil and gas industry, relationship to seismic activity in northeast B.C. 863-4
B.C. Hydro
capital projects 208
disaster response planning and emergency management program, audit report 153-4
energy purchase agreements with independent power producers 647
financial reporting, use of rate-regulated accounting and deferral accounts 638-45
integrated resource plan 628-30
management 154
management of northwest transmission line project 45
purchase and sale of electricity 626-8, 630-1, 636-8
purchase of properties along transmission lines 650
revenues to government 643-4
role and responsibilities 626-7
staff response to severe weather and power outages commended 154
B.C. Liberal Party government, action on campaign statements 207-8
B.C. Pavilion Corporation, lease agreement with Paragon Gaming 326
B.C. Place Stadium, renovations 326
B.C. Utilities Commission
oversight role 629-30
regulation of electricity rates and public hearings 208, 639, 646
Budgets, 2013-14 budget 396
Burrard Thermal power station, operations 631-3
Chouhan, Raj, appointment as Assistant Deputy Speaker 7
Clark, Christy, comments on core review 581
Clean Energy Act, provisions 626-9, 631
Coleman, Rich, mother's death and messages of condolence 617
Columbia River Treaty
downstream benefits entitlement agreement and use of power 823-4
negotiations, history 822-3
water use and reservoir levels 823-4, 827
Dawson Creek, Chetwynd area transmission project 650
Energy
clean energy development 626
electricity rates 30-1, 207-8, 627, 637, 646-7, 809-10
electricity rates, industrial rate review 650
infrastructure, government investment 648
innovative clean energy fund 829-30
LiveSmart B.C. program 830-1
northwest transmission line project 30-1, 45, 648-50
power supply
demand-side management 629
export and surplus energy 626-8, 630-1, 636-8
self-sufficiency definition change 626-7
supply management and long-term planning 628-33
projects, labour agreements 650
projects, ten-year capital plan 648-50
smart-metering and infrastructure program, funding 642-3
Energy and Mines Ministry
estimates debate 553, 581-3, 626-33, 636-51, 822-4, 827, 829-31
budget, allocation for minister's office 582-3
role and responsibilities 831
staff thanked 553
staffing, levels and salaries 582-3
Fort Nelson, First Nations consultation on water use in area 863
Fortis Inc., role in LiveSmart B.C. program 830
Government
core review 581
financial reporting, public accounts for 2012-13 922
Horn River Basin
natural gas resource development and Debolt water treatment plant 863
seismic activity report 863-4
Imperial Metals Corp., funding of transmission line project 649-50
John Hart Dam upgrades, labour agreement 650
Keenleyside Dam upgrade project, costs 648
Kootenay area, water use and recreational opportunities 823-4
Legislature
Committee of Supply, committee to sit in three sections 396-7
estimates process, time allocation for debate 396-7
guests in chamber, applause for members 37
guests in chamber, communications with members 29-30, 32
Speaker and Chair
appointment of Assistant Deputy Speaker 7
Mines and mining industry, companies 553
Montney, natural gas resources in area 862
Motions
Appointment of Assistant Deputy Speaker 7
Committee of Supply to sit in three sections 396-7
Resource development 809-10
Multiculturalism, government outreach strategy and partisan activities 459, 549
Natural Gas Development Ministry, estimates debate 861-5
Natural Resources Canada, work on seismic activity and hydraulic fracturing 864
Oil and gas
hydraulic fracturing 863-4
industry
activity levels 862
water use 861-3, 865
natural gas resources 862
wells 862, 864-5
Oil and gas, liquefied natural gas development 809-10
ministerial responsibility 831
prosperity fund proposal 809
Oil and Gas Commission
monitoring of public complaints 864
report recommendations on seismic activity in Horn River Basin 863
Oral questions
Audit of B.C. Hydro disaster response planning 153-4
B.C. PavCo lease agreement with Paragon Gaming 326
Communications regarding government staff member and multicultural outreach strategy 459
Electricity rates 207-8
Multicultural outreach strategy investigation and staff member mentioned in communications 549
Northwest transmission line project costs and electricity rates 30-1, 45
Spending by Premier's office 922
Partnerships B.C., role in northwest transmission line project 45, 649
Peace River area
oil and gas industry, relationship to seismic activity 864
Site C power project 642
Points of order
applause for members by guests in chamber 37
communications between guests and members in chamber 29-30, 32
Premier's Office, spending on hospitality 922, 932
Privilege
reserving right to raise point of privilege re comments by Andrew Wilkinson 728
Resources and resource industries, resource development 809-10
Ruskin, Vern, work on Columbia River Treaty issues 824
Statements
Messages of condolence 617
Withdrawal of comments 932
T'sou-ke First Nation, energy project and application to innovative clean energy fund 829
University of B.C., work on seismic activity and hydraulic fracturing 864
Vancouver, mining companies 553
Horne, Douglas (Coquitlam–Burke Mountain)

As subject
appointment as Deputy Speaker (de Jong) 7
Hunt, Marvin (Surrey-Panorama)

Business, government support 452-3
Buy Local program 452
Endurance Wind Power, operations 452
Ferries and ferry services, fast ferries 452
Hazelmere Organic Farms, operations 452
Motions
Promotion of purchasing from B.C. businesses 452-3
Referendum on TransLink revenue sources 198-9
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority, governance and referendum on funding model 198-9
Huntington, Vicki (Delta South)

As subject
meeting with Education Ministry staff 778
Agricultural Land Commission
amalgamation with Farm Industry Review board, proposal 607
compliance and enforcement activities 607
Agricultural land reserve, removal of land from reserve 607-8
Agriculture Ministry, estimates debate 607-8, 671-2
Ambulance service, air ambulance service 1104
Aquaculture, fish farms, closed-containment facilities and siting 671-2
Automobiles, commercial vehicle safety enforcement 703-4
B.C., oil and gas industry, water use in northeast B.C. 298-9
Budgets
2013-14 budget, asset sales component 378
election-year budgets 83
Dawson Creek, use of wastewater for industry activities 861
Delta, Sherwood Forest, flooding from reservoir and death of trees in area 360
Deltaport, expansion, impact on agricultural land 607-8
Education
school buses and bus service 778-80
school districts and boards of education, sale of lands 378
Education Ministry, estimates debate 778-80
Elections, fall fixed election date 83
Environment Ministry, estimates debate 360, 362, 421-2
Fall Fixed Election Amendment Act, 2013, debate 83-4
Finance Ministry, estimates debate 378
Fish, changes to fish habitat protection legislation 422
Fisheries Act (federal), amendments 422
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Ministry, estimates debate 298-300
Fraser River
dredging activities, foreshore designations and habitat protection 422
environmental protection 1005
Fraser River Estuary Management Program, role and replacement 421-2, 1005
Gender orientation, gender transition process and access to revised medical services card, case 1103-4
Government lands and properties, sale, SUCH sector 378
Health care system, emergency services, pre-hospital care and timeliness 1104
Health Ministry, estimates debate 1103-4
Ladner, Harbour Park, permit for footbridge replacement 299-300
Montney, natural gas resources in area, study 860
Natural Gas Development Ministry, estimates debate 860-1
Oil and Gas Commission, operations and water management 860-1
Oil and gas industry
impact of Alberta residency requirements and response by B.C. government 726-7
water use 860-1
Oral questions
Alberta residency requirements for oil and gas companies 726-7
Environmental assessment of jet fuel system proposal for Vancouver Airport 1009
Peace River area, Site C power project 861
Port Metro Vancouver
mandate and jurisdiction 422
relationship with Agricultural Land Commission 607-8
Resources and resource industries, resource roads, definition and truck operation requirements 704
School district 37 (Delta)
bus services and funding 778-80
sale of lands 378
Simpson, Bob, comments on election dates and budget process 83
Statements by members
Environmental protection of Fraser River estuary 1005
Trade, trade agreements between B.C. and Alberta, dispute resolution and impact on company operations 726-7
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry
estimates debate 703-5
staff and commercial vehicle safety and enforcement branch 703-4
Trucking industry, truck safety 703-5
Vancouver International Airport, jet fuel delivery system proposal, environmental assessment process 362, 1009
Water
management and stewardship 298
water licences and rentals, monitoring of industrial usage 298-9
water licences and rentals, NorthEast Water Tool hydrological survey program 298
Watersheds, management plans 298
Williston reservoir, diversion of water by energy companies 861

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