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

Pimm, Hon. Pat (Peace River North)

As subject
position on climate change causes 678 (Simons) 678
Agricultural Land Commission
amalgamation with Farm Industry Review board, proposal 607
applications processing and prioritization 611, 613-4
compliance and enforcement activities 607, 610
delegation agreements and audits 612-3
fees and cost recovery model 605-7, 608-9
funding and operations 602-3, 605-6
Agricultural land reserve
boundaries, original maps 611
non-farm use 610-1
removal of land from reserve 607-8
removal of land from reserve, role of cabinet 604
Agriculture
agrologists and industry specialists 676-7
farm status and property assessment 615-6
farmland, protection 604
farmland, use 610-1
government support 602-3
industry, exports and markets 602
products, definition and inclusion in farm income 615-6
products, promotion of B.C. products 603, 614, 616
water use, agricultural water reserve proposal 678
Agriculture Ministry
estimates debate 602-16, 669-78
budget 602-3
estimates process 602, 678
mandate and priorities 603
role re aquaculture and fisheries 671
staff 602
Animal Health Act, reintroduction 677
Aquaculture
fish farms, closed-containment facilities and siting 672
licensing and management 671-2
shellfish farming 674
Bees, beekeeping industry and population health 669-71
B.C. Agriculture Council, role in promotion of B.C. products 614
B.C. Beef Day 1003
Climate change, impact on agriculture, adaptation and mitigation 678
Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River, implementation of recommendations 672-3
Compliance Coal Corp., coal mine proposal, environmental assessment process and potential impact on shellfish industry 675
Deltaport expansion, impact on agricultural land 607-8
Environment, pest control and pesticide use, neonicotinoid pesticides 669
Fish, changes to fish habitat protection legislation 673-4
Food and food industry
genetically modified food 677
locally grown food, government support and procurement policies 614-6
Fraser–Fort George regional district, delegation agreement with Agricultural Land Commission 612
Health care facilities and hospitals, food services procurement 614-5
Langley, communications with Agricultural Land Commission re delegation agreement 613
Livestock industry, ranching industry 1003
Marijuana, medical use of marijuana, use of farmland for growing 612-3
Oil and Gas Commission, delegation agreement with Agricultural Land Commission 612
Peace River area
agriculture and farmland 603-4
beekeeping industry and inspectors 670
Site C power project 604
Peace River regional district, proposed delegation agreement with Agricultural Land Commission 613
Plants, genetically modified plants, impact studies 671
Port Metro Vancouver, relationship with Agricultural Land Commission 607-8
Powell River–Sunshine Coast constituency and area, farmers, access to agrologist services 676
Safety, antifreeze safety initiatives 675
Statements
B.C. Beef Day and ranching industry 1003
van Westendorp, Paul, work as provincial apiarist 669-70
Water Act, revision 678
Plecas, Darryl (Abbotsford South)

Agriculture workers, employment standards and safety 443
Atwal, Surjit, accomplishments 275
Babineau, Lindsey, role in school fruit and vegetable program 723
Crime and criminals
crime victim assistance program, VictimLink B.C. 443
reporting of crime, government initiatives 442-3
Education, fruit and vegetable program 723
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, services 275
Government, revenue sources 807
Human trafficking, incidence and government response 442-3
Justice Ministry, office to combat trafficking in persons 443
Motions
Resource development 807
Private members' statements (response)
Under-reported crime 442-3
Resources and resource industries, resource development and revenues to government 807
Statements by members
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre 275
Lindsey Babineau and school fruit and vegetable snack program 723
Polak, Hon. Mary (Langley)

As subject
constituents, family and supporters thanked 74-5
Air, greenhouse gas emissions
cap-and-trade system 355-6
emissions from oil and gas sector, methane and fugitive emissions 352
reduction
government initiatives and targets 350-4
low-carbon and renewable fuel standards 350
transportation sector 354
Auditor General, report on environmental assessment process 357-8
Automobiles, vehicle efficiency, clean energy vehicle program 350
Bees, population health 385
B.C. Liberal Party government, approach to governing, mandate and vision 75-6
Budget debate 74-6
Burnaby-Lougheed constituency and area, concerns of residents re oil pipeline in area 425
Burrard Inlet, oil spill response capacity 425
Capital regional district, sewage treatment project 425-6
Carbon sequestration 355
Carbon tax
applicability to polluting industries 356-7
implementation in other jurisdictions 356
rate freeze 355-6
review 350, 384
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park, maintenance and park information 386
Climate change
B.C. climate action charter 350
government action on climate change 349-50
Western Climate Initiative 355
Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River, implementation of recommendations 386
Cosmetic Pesticides Special Committee, implementation of recommendations and public consultation 423
Cowichan Valley watersheds, local decision-making 420-1
Cycling infrastructure, government investment 354
Delta, Sherwood Forest, flooding from reservoir and death of trees in area 360
Economy, sustainable development 75-6
round table 383-4
Elections, voter participation 75
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., proposal for oil pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat
review process and five conditions 365
role of B.C. government and scientific research 278
Energy
independent power projects, compliance with requirements and report 359
northwest transmission line project 388
Environment
conservation officers 348, 366, 424
environmental assessment process 357-8, 360, 381-3, 388
capacity and funding of provincial office 361-2
expiration of certificates 427-8
projects 386
environmental protection 75-6
environmental protection, compliance and enforcement reporting 358-60
pest control and pesticide use, regulation and cosmetic pesticides ban 385, 423
Environment Ministry
estimates debate 347-68, 381-8, 419-28
audits and fees 348-9
budget, allocation for advertising 349
budget and sale of assets 348
climate action secretariat, funding and role 349-50
compliance and enforcement reporting, website 359-60
mandate letter 75, 351, 366, 383
minister's office and staffing 348-9
response to letter to Minister 419-20
Fish, changes to fish habitat protection legislation 361
Fisheries Act (federal), amendments 361
Fishing industry, licence fee revenues 387
Forests and forest industry, old-growth forests, protection 384
Fortune Minerals Ltd., coal mine proposal 419, 421
First Nations concerns 385
Fraser River Estuary Management Program, role and replacement 421-2
Freshwater Fisheries Society, funding and activities 387
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, voter participation initiative 75
Housing, energy efficiency, building retrofit programs 424
Integrated Pest Management Act, amendments 423
Jumbo Glacier resort, development proposal and environmental assessment certificate 426-8
Kinder Morgan Canada Inc., oil pipeline to south coast, oil spill preparedness and concerns of area residents 364, 425
Kitimat, air quality and airshed, potential impact of liquefied natural gas activities 368, 381-2
Klappan Valley (Sacred Headwaters), protection of area 385, 419, 421
Langley, transit services 354
Mansonville Plastics (B.C.) Ltd., operations and polystyrene initiative 424
Mines and mining industry, uranium industry moratorium and compensation for tenure holders 419
Multi-Material B.C.
contracts with local government 387
work on product stewardship program for polystyrene 424
Navigable Waters Protection Act (federal), amendments, consultation by government 361
NDP, position on issues 76
Oil and gas
hydraulic fracturing 366-7
industry, water use and assessment of health and safety issues 367
oil spills
best practices and preparedness, report 363-5
cleanup responsibilities and polluter-pay model 364-5, 425
response capacity 362-5, 425, 427
response capacity and prevention 278
Oil and gas, liquefied natural gas development 76
environmental assessment and "cleanest in the world" goal 366, 381-3
impact on air quality 368
impact on climate action initiatives 351
public consultation 382-3
Oil and Gas Commission, role re liquefied natural gas development 368, 381-2
Oral questions (response)
Comments by Liberal candidate and protection of Shawnigan Lake watershed 47
Environmental assessment of jet fuel system proposal for Vancouver Airport 1009
Ocean research project and Enbridge oil pipeline and tanker proposal 278
Pacific Carbon Trust, relationship with government 349
Parks
establishment and expansion of parks and conservancies, park acquisitions 384
system, conditions and management 386
Politics and politicians, debate on complex issues 75-6
Port Metro Vancouver, mandate and jurisdiction 422
Recycling
container recycling fees and product stewardship programs 387
polystyrene 424
Resources and resource industries, resource development, opportunities 75-6
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., Kitimat smelter operations and air quality assessments 368, 381-2
Shawnigan Lake, proposal for disposal of contaminated soil in area 47, 420
SkyTrain expansion 354
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority, referendum on funding model 354-5
Southern Gulf Island Recycling Coalition, funding 387
Strait of Georgia, marine conservation area proposal for southern area 384
Trade between B.C. and Asia 76
Transit services, initiatives and park-and-rides 354-5
Vancouver International Airport, jet fuel delivery system proposal, environmental assessment process 362-3, 1009
Vancouver Island, north Island, conservation officer services 424
Water Act, revision 367, 383, 421
Water licences and rentals, monitoring of industrial usage 367
Wildlife, species at risk, protection and task force report recommendations 384-5
Popham, Lana (Saanich South)

As subject
work as Agriculture critic (Simons) 603
Agriculture
farm assessment review panel, report recommendations and implementation 544
farm status and property assessment 543-4, 599-600, 615-6
products, definition and inclusion in farm income 544, 599-600, 615
products, value-added products 544, 599, 615
Agriculture Ministry, estimates debate 615-6
Alcohol
liquor regulation, changes 719
promotion of made-in-B.C. products 713
Arts and culture
creative sector 275
festivals, impact of alcohol regulations 719
government funding, allocation and gaming grants 601
B.C. Archives, funding and operations 600-1
B.C. Ferry Services Inc., gift shops, made-in-B.C. products 713-4
B.C. Women's Hospital, complex chronic disease clinic 1146-7
Business, small business
impact of trade agreements on small business 1093
request-for-proposal process 1091
small business accord and small business award programs 1091
Small Business Roundtable, funding and report 1093
Buy B.C. program 448
Canadian Tourism Commission, comments on culinary tourism 716-7
Canadian Union of Public Employees, initiative on local purchasing 448
Centre of the Universe
funding and status 1135
role and funding 84
China, market for B.C. tourism 681
Communities, gaming grants for community organizations 601
Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ministry
estimates debate 543-4, 599-601
budget 601
Cruise ship industry, visits to B.C. 715
Destination B.C.
board remuneration and CEO position 683-4
budget and funding formula 681, 689
establishment and name recognition, brand audit 710-1
establishment and staffing 679-80, 683-5
financial reporting 683
offices 685
operations 711-4, 719
revenues 689-90, 715
Ferries and ferry services
ferry terminals, property assessment 600
passengers, ridership numbers 714
Food and food industry
locally grown food 448
government support 544, 716
government support and procurement policies 615
meat-processing regulations, impact of changes 716
wild-gathered products 544, 599, 615
Government
procurement practices and system, local procurement 447-8
procurement practices and system, small business procurement 1091-3
records management 600
Health care facilities and hospitals, food services, procurement 448, 615
Health Ministry, estimates debate 1146-7
Highway 17 (Patricia Bay Highway), Sayward Road intersection, improvements 766
Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Ministry
estimates debate 679-90, 710-9, 1091-3
role, responsibilities and tourism component 680-1
Livestock industry, manure products 544, 599, 615
Lyme disease, diagnosis, research and treatment 1146-7
Motions
Promotion of purchasing from B.C. businesses 447-8
Oral questions
Centre of the Universe astronomy interpretive centre 1134-5
Orca Book Publishers Ltd., children's book publishing company 275
Parliament Buildings, visit by Top Chef Canada winner 716
Publishing industry, book publishing industry 275
Quebec tourism, la Route verte 681, 718
Royal B.C. Museum, funding and role 600-1
Saanich South constituency and area, farm assessments 543
Sports and recreation, government funding, gaming grants 601
Statements by members
Centre of the Universe astronomy interpretive centre 84
Orca Book Publishers 275
Stowe, Matthew, work as chef and Top Chef Canada competition win 716
Tourism
accommodation guide 718
B.C. Magazine publication 710
culinary tourism 715-7
cycling tourism and interministerial work 717-8
industry competitiveness 711
market research 681-2
marketing
attraction of Asian visitors to B.C. 681-2
merchandise and made-in-B.C. products 690
products, activities and industry areas 717
promotion of made-in-B.C. products 713-4
seniors tourism 717
skiing campaigns and funding 711-2
offices overseas 682
revenues 715, 718
science tourism 1134-5
visitors to B.C. 679
Tourism and Small Business Minister of State
mandate letter, priorities and funding 1091-2
role and responsibilities 680
Tourism B.C., revenues 690
Tourism Vancouver, allocation of funds for Vancouver Convention Centre 686-8, 766
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 766
Vancouver Island, agriculture 544
Vancouver, tourism and hotel industry 687
Victoria
festival of food and wine 719
tourism industry and cruise ship industry 715

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