Province of British Columbia
Second Session, 40th Parliament – 2014
INDEX (Member entries)
Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard)

ABOUT THE MEMBERS INDEX
File updated regularly as the session progresses.
Index contains information on subjects MLAs spoke on during House debate.

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Ralston, Bruce (Surrey-Whalley)

As subject
attendance at meeting on poverty 1411
comments on electoral boundaries legislation (Anton) 3540 (Rustad) 1585
freedom-of-information request re trade offices 2536-8, 2540 (Wat) 2536-8
visit to B.C. trade office in London 2534-6 (Wat) 2535-6
Abbotsford, agricultural land reserve case 4339-40
Advanced Education Ministry, estimates debate 1850-1
AdvantageBC International Business Centre, role 2545
Agamya Business Services LLP, contract with goverment for trade office services in Bangalore 2536
Agricultural Bank of China, B.C. operations 2545-6
Agricultural Land Commission
applications 4351-2
case 4347-8
zone 2 land use 4345-7
changes 4345-6, 4349-53
legislation 3166
regional panel system 4347-8
reports, 2010 report recommendations 4346-7, 4349-52
Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2014
debate 4336-40, 4345-53
referral to Finance Committee and consultation on bill 4336-40
response by scientists 4346-7
status of legislation 3166
Agricultural land reserve, protection 4339-40, 4346-7, 4349-53
Akihito, birthday celebration reception 4428
Alberta
government protocol office, meeting arrangements with Taiwan representatives 4429
immigrant nominee program 3834
skills training and apprenticeship system 1412
Alexander, Chris, comments on cancellation of immigrant investor program 2604
Armed forces, Afghanistan mission, recognition of service of armed forces members 3669-70
Arts and culture, creative sector and role in economy 1505
Asia-Pacific region, market for B.C. products, wine 2541
Attorney General, role 2619
Auditor General, recommendations on public debt management 1410
Auditors, Auditors General, 2013 conference in London 2534
Australia
Asian trade strategy, review by B.C. 2602-3
LNG development 1412-3
position on dispute resolution provisions in trade agreements 2602
Automobiles, insurance rates 1410
Babine Forest Products Co., Burns Lake mill explosion, WorkSafe investigation and review by deputy minister 1505
Bank of China, B.C. operations 2545-6
Bateman, Jordan, comments on Medical Services Plan premiums 1410
Bell, Pat, comments on protections for workers 3836
Bellringer, Carol, appointment as Auditor General 4325
Bennett, Bill, actions and comments re Agricultural Land Commission 4336-7, 4346-7, 4350-1
Bremner, Hector, handling of B.C. MLA visit to London trade office 2534-5
B.C., population, migration from B.C. 1411
B.C. by region, northwest B.C., economic development 1505
B.C. Hydro, revenues to government 1410
B.C. Immigrant Investment Fund Ltd., impact of federal immigrant investor program cancellation 2603-4
B.C. Liberal Party, campaign statements re agriculture 4339, 4349
B.C. Liberal Party government, position on Senate abolition or reform 1308
B.C. Renaissance Capital Fund Ltd., impact of federal immigrant investor program cancellation 2604
Budget debate 1409-13
Budgets, 2014-15 budget 1409-10
Bullock, Richard
comments on regional panel system 4347-8
work for Agricultural Land Commission 4350-2
Business
international companies in B.C., staff 2545-6
small business, government support and role in economy 1505
Buttner, Klaus, comments on trade offices 2538-9
California, drought conditions and food supply 4337, 4346
Canada, Senate
abolition and B.C. Liberal Party position 1307-8
senator conduct and expenses 1307
Canada Pension Plan, system and proposed expansion 2153-5
Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, negotiations and provisions 2546-8, 2601-2
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement 2006, 2138, 2603
Canadian Taxpayers Federation, position on Senate abolition 1308
China, food supply 4349
Chinese Canadians, clan associations, role 4029
Clark, Christy
comments on Canadian Senate 1308
introductions at diplomatic events 4428
trade missions to Asia 2544-5
visit to Taiwan 4429
Climate change, impact on agriculture and food security 4346
Consumers, taxes and user fees 1410-1
Country Life in B.C., questionnaire and B.C. Liberal Party responses 4339, 4349
de Jong, Michael, comments on government air travel 2544
Diplomatic and consular service, diplomatic events, introduction of MLAs 4428
Discrimination and racism, B.C. government apology for treatment of Chinese Canadians 2604, 4028-9
Dix, Adrian, service as Leader of the Opposition 3363
Dixon v. British Columbia, ruling on electoral boundaries 1582
Documents tabled
Public Accounts Committee
first report for second session of 40th parliament 3091
Public Accounts Committee second report for second session of 40th parliament 4325
Douglas, article on public projects 4338
Economy
conditions 1411
diversification and role of government 1504-5
economic advisory council 1411
Education
information management, BCeSIS system 4105
system protocol on co-governance 4105
Elections
electoral districts, preservation of districts in three regions 1581-5
redistribution of electoral boundaries, court cases re voter parity 1581-2
rural and northern constituencies, representation 1583
Electoral Boundaries Commission, work of commission 1583-4
Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2014, debate 1581-5
Employment and unemployment
employment standards, enforcement 3447, 3836
unemployment rates 1411
Energy, electricity rates 1410
Europe, market for B.C. forest products, government procurement process 2602
Finance and Government Services Committee, role in core review and work of committee 4337-8
Financial services industry, international financial services offices in B.C. 2545-6
Food and food industry, food security 4346, 4349
Forest Products Association of Canada, position on trade agreement with Europe 2602
Forests and forest industry, softwood lumber agreement with U.S., B.C. government role 2603
Fort St. John, agricultural land reserve application and rodeo construction 4353
Fraser Surrey Docks Ltd., access to site by transit services 2774
Freedom of information, requests for information, government handling 2536
Germany, position on proposed European-U.S. trade agreement 2547-8
Government
agencies in SUCH sector, financial management and unused funds 1410
financial management, borrowing and "warehouse borrowing" issue 1410
regulations, reduction 1505
Graydon, Michael, transition from CEO position, severance package 2924
Haird, Susan, work as B.C. trade representative in London office 2535-6
Hansen, Colin, work as former Finance Minister on pension reform 2154
Hochstein, Philip, policy advice to government 1412
Holocaust remembrance 3158
Immigration
agreement with federal government 3832
economic immigration and express entry 3832
national occupation classification 3832-3
provincial nominee program 3832-4
temporary foreign worker program 3834-5
temporary foreign worker program, four-year time limit 3837
temporary foreign workers 1412
temporary foreign workers, protection 3447, 3836
Income, low-income families and households, government support 1411
Infrastructure
funding 2604
government investment 1505
Insurance Act
consultation on bill 4336
timeline for development of legislation 2158
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat, protocol and events branch, role 4428
International Trade Ministry
estimates debate 2534-48, 2601-5
accountability 2536-7
budget, allocation for trade missions 2543-5
budget, allocation for trade offices 2536
estimates process, debate on trade offices and proposal for adjournment 2536-7
estimates process, written questions and answers 2601, 2605
freedom-of-information requests 2536-8, 2540
mandate and service plan 2546, 2602-4
role in softwood lumber negotiations 2603
Investment, immigrant investment, cancellation of federal program 2603-4
Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Ministry, estimates debate 3832-7
Johnson, Lyndon, government "Great Society" program 1411
Jones, Bill, position as Agricultural Land Commission commissioner 4348
Kamloops, designation as part of rural electoral district 1583
Kelowna, museum exhibit on Chinese-Canadian history 4028
Kendrew, John, position as Agricultural Land Commission commissioner 4348
Kist, Greg, comments on LNG development 3770
Kitimat LNG Inc., LNG facility project 1412
Koocanusa Lake, ranching operations and Agricultural Land Commission application in area 4350
Korean National Foundation Day 4428
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, executive compensation and contracts 2336, 2619
Labour mobility 2154
Legislature
Standing Order 81, qualification for advancement of bills through two or more stages in one day 2391
Standing Order 81.1, government business schedule 2487
Letnick, Norm, actions re Agricultural Land Commission changes 4338-9, 4353
LNG Canada, LNG facility project 1412-3
LNG development 1412-3, 3770
Lower Mainland, South Fraser communities, post-secondary education access 1850
Lunar new year, celebration of Year of the Horse 1202-3
Macdonald, Alex, life and legacy 2068
Maier, Rod, comments on LNG facility project 1412
Manitoba, immigration, temporary foreign workers 3447, 3835
Medical Services Plan premiums 1410-1
Miller, Laura, involvement in Ontario investigation 2856-7
Mines and mining industry, conditions and government support 1505
Ministerial statements (response)
Holocaust remembrance 3158
Trade agreement with South Korea 2138
Motions
Abolition of Senate of Canada 1307-8
Apology for past discriminatory practices against Chinese Canadians 4028-9
Bill 25 to proceed through two or more stages in one day 2391, 2437
Co-governance of public education system 4105
Development of natural gas industry 3770
Economic growth and opportunities 1504-5
Free trade agreements with Asia 2005-6
Rights and welfare of Canadian and temporary foreign workers in B.C. 3447
Nanaimo, temporary foreign worker case 3447
NDP of Canada, policy on Senate 1307
Nodes HF Construction Ltd., agricultural land reserve application 4347-8
North American Free Trade Agreement, dispute resolution provisions 2547, 2601-2
Ontario, pension reform 2154
Oral questions
call for independent investigation into executive compensation at Kwantlen University 2619
Government action on crime in Surrey 2205
Government approach to teachers' collective bargaining and release of court documents 1206
Investigation into executive compensation at Kwantlen University 2336
Role of B.C. Liberal Party official in Ontario government breach of trust investigation 2856-7
Severance payments to former Lottery Corporation CEO 2924
Status of agricultural land reserve legislation 3166
Pension Benefits Standards Act, amendments, technical corrections 2158
Pension Benefits Standards Amendment Act, 2014, debate 2158
Pensions
2008 Alberta–B.C. joint panel review 2154
pension plan administration, management fees 2153-5
pooled registered pension plans 2153-5
private sector pensions 2153
Petroliam Nasional Berhad, LNG facility project 1413, 3770
Pierce, Susannah, comments on LNG facility project 1413
Pimm, Pat, actions and comments re Agricultural Land Commission 4337, 4350
Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act, debate 2153-5
Port Metro Vancouver Container Trucking Services Continuation Act, advancement of bill through all stages in one day 2391, 2437
Poverty reduction, government strategy 1411
Premier's Office, estimates debate 4428-9
Prince George
designation as part of rural electoral district 1583
natural resources forum, comments by industry 1412-3
Private members' statements (response)
Air access 2550
Progress Energy Canada Ltd., operations and purchase 1413
Provincial Capital Commission, dissolution, cost-savings and staffing 1958-60
Provincial Capital Commission Dissolution Act, debate 1958-60
Public Accounts Committee
reports, first report for second session of 40th parliament presented 3091
second report for second session of 40th parliament 4325
work of committee 4325
Public debt, paydown of debt and debt levels 1409-10
Purdy, Carmen, position with Agricultural Land Commission 4348
Quebec
abolition of Upper House 1307-8
immigration agreement 3832
Registered retirement savings plans, savings levels and issues 2153-4
Resources and resource industries, role in economy 1504-5
Retirement, income security and role of government 2153-5
Schools, seismic upgrades and funding model changes 4105
Science and technology, high-technology industry 1505
Simon Fraser University, Surrey campus, memorandum of understanding 1850-1
Skills training, apprenticeship system and government support 1411-2
South Korea, South Korean community 2138
Statements
Leader of the Official Opposition 3363
Statements by members
Alex Macdonald 2068
Chinese New Year celebrations 1202-3
Stephenson, Dean, concerns re public transit access to Fraser Surrey Docks 2774
Stewart, Ben, position as Asian trade commissioner 2540-4
Supreme Court of B.C., ruling on teachers' collective bargaining rights 1206
Supreme Court of Canada, ruling on electoral boundaries 1581-2
Surrey
crime prevention and safety 2205
impact of poverty on residents 1411
Thielen, Noreen, comments on Agricultural Land Commission application 4350, 4352
Thomson, Steve, farming experience and work on agriculture issues 4350
Tomlinson, John, position as Agricultural Land Commission commissioner 4348
Trade
government promotion of trade and investment 2541, 2543
trade agreements and partnerships
dispute resolution provisions 2546-8, 2601-3
free trade agreements with Asia 2005-6
government consultation with stakeholders 2602
protection of B.C. interests 2546-8
trade and investment representatives and offices
Asia 2540
Asia, investment and trade commissioner 2542-3
Bangalore 2536
Beijing 2540
contracted services 2536-40
disclosure of information 2536-9
London, visit by B.C. MLA 2534-6
performance measurement 2538-9, 2542
role 2534
staff, Canadian and foreign staff 2539-40
staffing 2542-3
visits by MLAs 2534-5
trade between B.C. and other jurisdictions
Asia 2541
China 1504
Japan 2006
Taiwan 2543, 4429
trade missions
disclosure of information 2546
government air travel 2544-5
missions to Asia 2543-5
number and costs 2543-6
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement, negotiations and dispute resolution provisions 2456-8, 2601
Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, negotiations and dispute resolution provisions 2602
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 2774
Tributes
Day of Honour for veterans of Canada's mission in Afghanistan 3669-70
Trucking industry, labour dispute involving container truckers, negotiations and history 2391
Vancouver, lunar new year parade and events 1203-3
Vancouver International Airport
flight services 2550
work on transit without visa issues 2550
The Vancouver Sun, article on temporary foreign worker program 3836
Waste management, landfills on farmland 4349
Wat, Teresa, trade missions to Asia 2544-5
Water Sustainability Act, consultation on bill 4336
Wine
exports, expansion of market for products 2541
industry 4346-7
Workers, protection for workers 3447
Zypries, Brigitte, comments on proposed European-U.S. trade agreement 2547-8
Reid, Hon. Linda (Richmond East) (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly) See Rulings and statements by Chair or Speaker; Speaker and Deputy Speaker in Subject Index
Reimer, Linda (Port Moody–Coquitlam)

As subject
colleagues, family and staff thanked 1233-4
role as MLA and parliamentary secretary 1233-4
role as parliamentary secretary (Oakes) 2402
Alcohol, liquor regulation, review and changes 1235
Arts and culture, government funding and support 3761
Auditor General for Local Government, establishment 3759
Belcarra, history 1780
B.C. Arts Council, funding 3761
B.C. by region
northern B.C., worker camps and northwest community readiness project 3759
rural B.C., website information 3760
B.C. Liberal Party government, financial management and priorities 1234-5
Campbell, Brodie, meningitis death 3512
Chambers of commerce, role 1361-2
Chan, Leo, meningitis death 3512
Children and youth, child care and early childhood development 1725
China, greenhouse gas emissions 1234
Chinese Canadians, historical sites and artifacts, inventory and preservation 4051
Climate change, B.C. climate action charter and climate action revenue incentive program 3760
Communities
gaming grants for community organizations 3759
government investment and strategic community investment fund program 1999
green community design and development, LocalMotion program and Towns for Tomorrow program 3760-1
role of community organizations and private sector 1998
Community Charter, purpose 3760
Current Scientific Corp., operations and Night Navigator camera systems 3151
Disabled persons, government initiatives, consultation process 1235
Discrimination and racism
B.C. government apology for treatment of Chinese Canadians 1235, 4050-1
B.C. government apology for treatment of Chinese Canadians, consultation, final report and recommendations 4050-1
ethnic and racial discrimination, past discriminatory practices by government 4050
prevention, public education initiatives 4050
Drew, Ralph, work as mayor and authorship of Forest and Fjord: the History of Belcarra 1780
Education
revision to include Asian Canadian experience of discrimination 4050
system protocol on co-governance 4099-100
Fish, salmon runs, stewardship 1664
Forests and forest industry, safety inspections following mill explosions 2272
Government
ministers, mandate letters 1234
public consultation and engagement 1235
Greenhouse gas emissions, emissions from LNG development 1234
Housing
social and subsidized housing units 3761
social and supportive housing 1999
Information and communications technology, high-speed Internet service, remote and rural communities 3761
International Women's Day 1723-4
Justice system, handling of workplace death and injury cases, prosecution 2271-2
Kitching, Ann, artistic and community contributions 2016
Legislation, discriminatory legislation, review and repeal 4051
LNG development 1234
Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, debate 2867
Local government
grants from provincial government 3759
infrastructure funding 1999, 3759-61
revenues, allocation of traffic fine revenues to local governments 3761
role and responsibilities 3759-61
Local government elections
campaign financing, regulation 2867
legislation 1234
Local Government Elections Task Force, report recommendations and implementation 2867
Martin, Rhona, comments on municipal campaign financing legislation 2867
MLAs, role 1234
Meningitis, incidence and awareness 3512
Meningitis Relief Canada, work of organization 3512
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, implementation of recommendations 1725
Moody, Richard Clement, role in B.C. history and photo album 2489
Mossom Creek Hatchery, work of hatchery and rebuilding after fire 1664-5
Motions
Apology for past discriminatory practices against Chinese Canadians 4050-1
Co-governance of public education system 4099-100
Prosecution of negligence in workplace death and injury cases 2271-2
Success of high-tech sector in B.C. 3151-2
Occupational health and safety
workplace deaths due to employer negligence 2271
workplace safety, government action 2272
Premier's Women's Economic Council, role 1724
Private members' statements
International Women's Day 1723-5
Supporting local government 3759-61
Private members' statements (response)
Strengthening communities 1998-9
Royal B.C. Museum, acquisition of archival photo album 2489
School district 43 (Coquitlam), funding and capital projects 4099
Science and technology, high-technology industry 3151-2
Skills training
government investment and support 1724-5
government skills and training plan 4099
secondary school programs, trades career promotion in K-12 system 4099-100
Sports and recreation, community recreation program projects 3761
Statements by members
Ann Kitching 2016
Chambers of commerce 1361-2
Historic photo album of Richard Moody 2489
Meningitis awareness and prevention 3512
Mossom Creek Hatchery 1664-5
Ralph Drew and village of Belcarra 1780
Throne speech debate 1233-5
Violence, domestic violence, government action plan and initiatives 1234-5, 1724
Women, issues and government support 1723-5
WorkSafe B.C., staffing and operations 2272
World Meningitis Day 3512
Yap, John, work on liquor regulation review 1235
Rice, Jennifer (North Coast)

As subject
constituents and staff thanked 1766
experience of driving to Prince Rupert 1768-9
experience on Highway 16 2004
family experience with agriculture 3892-3
work on public engagement 4256, 4327
Agricultural Land Commission, changes 3892-6
Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2014
debate 3892-6, 4256-7, 4327-9
referral to Finance Committee and consultation on bill 4256-7, 4327-9
response by industry and stakeholders 3893-6, 4327-8
Agricultural land reserve, protection 3892-4, 4327-8
Agriculture exports and government support 4329
Anton, Suzanne, response to questions on Missing Women Inquiry recommendations 4413
Bellefontaine, Susan, concerns re agricultural land reserve changes 3893
Bennett, Bill, actions and comments re Agricultural Land Commission 4257
Breast health, mammography services 1767
B.C. Association of Farmers Markets, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4328
B.C. by region, northern B.C.
health care services and physician supply 1767-8
mental health services for children and youth 1768
resource development and worker supply 1767-8
worker camps 4260-1
B.C. Liberal Party government, priorities 1767-8
Budget debate 1766-9
Budgets, 2014-15 budget 1766-7
Bulkley Valley Farmers' Market Association, position on agricultural land reserve changes 3894-5
Charles Hays Secondary School, senior boys and girls basketball teams, achievements 2334
Child and Youth Mental Health Week 3510
Children and Family Development Ministry, estimates debate 2257-8
Cities, energy sources 4329
Clapp Basin, public access to boat launch 2132-3
Climate change, impact on agriculture and food security 3892-3
Darnall, Ruth Ann, concerns re agricultural land reserve changes 3895
Education Ministry, estimates debate 3335-6
Energy, alternative energy sources 4329
Erickson, Mavis, comments on government implementation of missing women inquiry recommendations 2003
Exstew River, road access to park and recreation site 2133
Ferries and ferry services
Discovery Coast route 1767
economic impact of fare increases and service reductions, analysis 2769
fares, increases 1768
service reductions and changes
impact on access to education and health services 3335-6
impact on access to health services 1767, 4264-6
impact on economy and tourism industry 2071-2
vessels, Nimpkish size 1767
First Nations issues, government action 1768
Food and food industry
food security 3892-3, 3895
locally grown food 4329
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Ministry, estimates debate 2132-3
Forests and forest industry, workers, forestry camps 4260-1
Fort St. John, health care services, access to family physicians 4
Government, public consultation 4256-7
Great Bear rainforest, grizzly bears, hunting 1768
Haida Gwaii
access to health care services and physician concerns 4264-6
impact of ferry service reductions 3335-6
maternity care 4262
paramedics, recruitment 4266
Health, maternity and pregnancy services for northern and remote communities 4262
Health care system
health professionals and workers, recruitment and retention 4266-7
primary health care and interdisciplinary teams 4267-8
Health Ministry, estimates debate 4258-68
Highway 16
cell phone coverage 2004
safety of women travelling along highway, need for transportation services 2002-3, 2769
safety of women travelling along highway, shuttle bus proposal 1365, 1768-9, 1932-3, 2002-4, 3216, 3781-2, 3846, 4413
Housing, landlord-tenant issues, evictions for renovations and market issues 1767
Knight, Jonathan, concerns re agricultural land reserve changes 3894-5
LNG development 1767-8, 3766-7
Mental health of children and youth, services 1768, 3510
Midwives, supply and training 4262
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, implementation of recommendations 1365, 1768, 1932-3, 2002-3, 3215-6, 3781-2, 3846
Moore, Adam, death 2695
Moresby Explorers Ltd., impact of ferry service reductions 2072
Motions
Development of natural gas industry 3766-7
North Coast constituency and area
constituents' concerns re agricultural land reserve changes 3893-5
constituents' concerns re LNG development 3766-7
First Nations population 1768
mental health services for children and youth 3510
school basketball teams, achievements 2334
Northern Health Authority
bus service 3215
review of temporary housing facilities for workers 4260-1
Northwest Band Social Workers Association, counselling services contract and funding 2258
Northwest Community College, Prince Rupert campus, funding and trades training 1768
Nurses, nurse practitioners 4267
Oil and gas industry
assessment of health and safety issues 4258-9
social impacts 4259
Oral questions
Government meetings for implementation of bus service on Highway 16 3846
Impact of ferry services reductions on economy and tourism industry 2071-2
Implementation of bus service in Highway 16 4413
Implementation of Missing Women Inquiry recommendations and bus service on Highway 16 1365, 1932-3, 3215-6, 3781-2
Paramedics
community paramedicine 4263-4
paramedics in rural and remote B.C. 4264
primary care paramedic program 4263
Park Amendment Act, 2014, debate 1942
Peace River area, oil and gas industry, assessment of health and safety issues 4258-9
Physicians, physician assistants 4267-8
Pineridge Bed and Breakfast, impact of ferry service reductions 2071
Point, Steven, position as committee chair re missing women inquiry recommendations 2003
Poverty reduction, government strategy 1768
Prince Rupert
affordable housing 1767, 3767
city government, report on economic impact of ferry service reductions 2071
mental health services 2257-8
resource development and government investment 1767
search and rescue services 2695
Private members' statements
Keeping women safe 2002-4
Queen Charlotte Secondary School, Saints boys basketball team, achievements 2334
Randall, Dorothy and Patricia, concerns re agricultural land reserve changes 3895-6
Representative for Children and Youth, reports on aboriginal child protection services and case of First Nations girl 3510
Resources and resource industries, resource development, role of government 1767
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., Kitimat smelter, worker camp 4261
Sawicki, Joan, comments on agricultural land 4327-8
School district 50 (Haida Gwaii), impact of ferry service reductions 3335-6
Skills training, government investment and support 1767-8
Statements by members
High school basketball teams in North Coast area 2334
Mental health services for children and youth in rural communities 3510
Search for Adam Moore in Prince Rupert 2695
Stewart, paramedics 4264
Substance abuse and addiction, prevention and treatment services, funding 2257-8
Swift, Marlene, experience of violence on Highway 16 3215-6
Thomson, Steve, comments on agricultural land reserve consultation 4257
Times Colonist (Victoria), article on agricultural land reserve changes 4327-8
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 2769
Tyee, article on agricultural land reserve changes 4328
Union of B.C. Municipalities, resolution on Highway 16 shuttle bus service 2002
Wildlife, grizzly bears, hunting 1768
Robinson, Selina (Coquitlam-Maillardville)

As subject
attendance at local government meetings 3760
experience door-knocking during municipal election campaign 2886
experience with cancer 1735-6
farm tour 4130, 4132 (Mungall) 3955-6
visit to Creston 3789-90
visit to local farmers market 4132-3, 4451-2
work as family therapist and addictions counsellor 1827-8
Agricultural Land Commission, changes 3785-90, 4450-2
Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2014
debate 3785-90, 4129-34, 4450-2
consultation on bill 3787
referral to Finance Committee and consultation on bill 4129-34
response by local government and regional districts 4130-2
response by scientists 3788-9
Agricultural land reserve
protection 3785-90, 4130-3, 4450-2
use for oil and gas activities 3789
Agriculture, farmland protection, petition tabled 4414
Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments, comments on Agricultural Land Commission changes 3789-90, 4130-1
Auditor General for Local Government
accountability and role 2395-7
audit council, funding and support 2398
reports and reviews, police services agreements oversight 2398
Bennett, Bill, actions and comments re Agricultural Land Commission 4130-1
Bloy, Harry, use of provincial coat of arms 2700
B.C., coat of arms, requirements for use 2700
B.C. Assessment Authority, staffing and workload 2410-1, 2413
B.C. by region, northwest B.C.
economic development and infrastructure needs 1998-2000, 2326-8, 2407-8
municipal property tax system 2327-8, 2409-10
B.C. Games Society, budget and programs 2352-3
B.C. Hockey League, work of league 2757
B.C. Liberal Party, campaign statements re agriculture 3787
B.C. Winter Games, 2014 games in Mission 2353
Brosseau, Caleb, athletic accomplishments 2201
Budget debate 1545-7
Budgets, 2014-15 budget 1545-7
Burnaby city government, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Burquitlam Lions Care Centre
funding and beds, petition tabled 4201
transfer of contract and access to new facility 2962
Business
public-private partnerships 2414
taxation, 2012 expert panel report and recommendations 2415
Bussey, Clayton, concerns re Agricultural Land Commission changes 4133
Canada Winter Games, hosting of 2015 games by Prince George 2349-50
Cancer, cases and clinic for late effects of childhood cancer treatment 1735-6
Children and youth, child care affordability and availability 1546
Clark, Christy, comments on issues
Agricultural Land Commission 3789
local government audit process 2395-6
municipal taxation 2404
Communities
infrastructure needs and impact of growth 1997-2000
small community grant program 2414
sustainable communities 2328
Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ministry
estimates debate 2325-9, 2331-2, 2349-54, 2395-8, 2401-11, 2413-5
assistant deputy ministers 2406-9
B.C. athletic commissioner 2353-4
budget 2325, 2331-2, 2349-50, 2353
contracted services 2332
mandate letter 1999, 2325, 2407
role and responsibilities 2410
role in core review 2331
service plan 2327-8
staffing 2353
Consumers, taxes and user fees 1546-7
Coquitlam, Freedom of the City awards, recipients 3842
Coquitlam Alternate Basic Education School, alternative program and students 1665
Coquitlam Express hockey club, accomplishments and community involvement 2757
Coquitlam-Maillardville constituency and area
constituents' concerns re agricultural land reserve changes 4132-3, 4451-2
constituents' issues and concerns, case 1547
transit services 2961-2
Creston Valley, agriculture and food production 4130, 4132
Cultus Lake Park, board accountability and governance changes 2890, 3464
The Cultus Lake Park Amendment Act, 2014
debate 2890, 3464
coming into force 3464
Cunnings, Don, accomplishments and work for city of Coquitlam 3842
Dementia, safety of persons with dementia 1554, 1560-1
Dueck, Joshua, athletic accomplishments 2201
Education
special education and special needs, support services for hearing impaired students 4322
system protocol on co-governance 4098-9
Education funding 4098-9
impact on school district budgets and operations 3298-9
Elections
electoral districts, preservation of districts in three regions 3522-3
redistribution of electoral boundaries, government role 3522-3
Elections B.C.
budget 2403
role and responsibilities, oversight of municipal elections 3327, 3365
Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2014, debate 3522-3
Families, government support 1545-7
Festival du Bois 1868-9
FIFA Women's World Cup, hosting of 2015 championship match in Vancouver 2350
Government
core review 2413
lands and properties, sale 1546-7
Housing, affordable housing
government initiatives 2328-9, 3760
impact of population growth 1997-8
Islands Trust, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Joines, Kimberly, athletic accomplishments 2201
Kamloops, designation as part of rural electoral district 3523
Karby, Debra, childhood cancer treatments and death 1735-6
Land use contracts process, termination 3175-6
Lee, Kristina, comments on education system 4098-9
Legislature
legislative calendar and sitting schedule, fall sitting 1545
question period, proposal for Premier's time question period 1252
Letnick, Norm, actions re Agricultural Land Commission changes 3790, 4130-1
Lloyd, Connie, concerns re Agricultural Land Commission changes 4133
LNG development 1546, 2407-8
rural dividend framework for communities in northwest B.C. 2326, 2407
tax structure 2327-8, 2409-10
Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
debate 2858-61, 3318-23, 3325, 3327-8, 3363-6
administration and application, advisory committee 3365
definition of "election advertising" 3318
development of legislation, timeliness 2859-60
section 82 3363-4
Local Elections Statutes Amendment Act, 2014
debate 2885-7, 3367-70
content of bill 2885
definitions, "assent voting" 3368
provisions, stakeholder consultation 3367-9
Local government
accountability and governance 2395-6
bylaw and policy development, provincial role 3174-5
elected officials, terms of office 2886-7, 3367-9
growth strategies and guidebook 2328-9
infrastructure funding 1546, 1999, 2414
official community plans 3174
performance audits, process and timeline 2396-8
police services agreements oversight 2398
revenue sources review and government action 2404-5
role and responsibilities 3760-1, 4110
transfer of costs and responsibilities from provincial government 3760-1
Local government elections
advertising, access and valuation 3321-2
advertising, third-party spending registration and disclosure 3318-20, 3327
campaign financing 2885-6
ban on corporate and union donations 3325
contributions and contributors 3323, 3325, 3327
financial agents 3322
information and disclosure 3323, 3337-8, 3364-5
regulation 3366
regulation compliance and enforcement 3328, 3364
spending 3322-3
spending limits 2860, 3369-70
candidate and participant education 2861
change to October date 2886
changes 2860-1
legislation 2414, 2859
legislation and public information 2401-3
Local Government Elections Task Force
establishment 2859
report 2887
report recommendations and implementation 2401, 2859-60, 3323
role of opposition MLAs 2859
work of task force 2858-9
Lower Mainland
traffic congestion 2960-1
transit services, relationship to land use planning 2961
Lower Mainland Local Government Association, comments on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4131
McNaughton, Paul, work as school principal and recognition 1665
McRae, Don, comments on Agricultural Land Commission 3787
Maillardville, French heritage 1869
Metchosin
district, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2014, debate 3174-6
Missing persons
missing seniors, Silver Alert initiative 1554, 1827
police orders for records, privacy issues 1827-8
police orders for records, use to incriminate persons 1827-8
Missing Persons Act, debate 1827-8
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, implementation of recommendations 1827
Motions
Change to question period 1252
Clinic for late effects of childhood cancer treatment 1735-6
Co-governance of public education system 4098-9
Nakusp, village government, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Nenshi, Naheed, comments on local government 3760, 4110
Noh, Shin, missing person case 1554, 1560
Noise pollution from vehicles, regulation and enforcement 2752
North Saanich district, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Olympic Games, 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Paralympic Games and athletes 2201
O'Mahony, Gwen, advocacy as former MLA 2890
Oral questions
Safety of persons with dementia and support for families 1560-1
School district funding for specialized support services and teaching positions 3298-9
Support services for students with special needs 4322
Use of provincial coat of arms by former MLA 2700
Padden, Peggy, concerns re Agricultural Land Commission changes 4133
Paine, Julian, role as assistant deputy minister 2406-7
Park Amendment Act, 2014, debate 1897-9
Parker, Kyle, special needs student case 3298-9
Peace River regional district, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Petitions
ban on trophy hunting of grizzly bears 1934
Burquitlam Lions Care Centre funding and beds 4201
farmland protection 4414
support for teachers 4447
Pimm, Pat, actions and comments re Agricultural Land Commission application 3788
Port Coquitlam, Burke Mountain area
development and transit services 2961
sale of government lands 1546-7
Prince George, designation as part of rural electoral district 3523
Private members' statements
Strengthening communities 1997-2000
Private members' statements (response)
Supporting local government 3760-1
Property tax
assessment of property, use of technology 2411
municipal property tax system, commercial and industrial tax 2415
Provincial Capital Commission, dissolution and transfer to government 2331-2
Richmond city government, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Sawicki, Joan, comments on agricultural land 4451-2
Schlosar, Jay, role as assistant deputy minister 2408-9
School district 43 (Coquitlam)
impact of funding on operations 3298-9
special needs students, case 4322
Silver Alert Act, 2014, debate 1554
Social welfare, support system for vulnerable persons, funding 1546
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority
Evergreen line, park-and-ride program 2752, 2961
governance 2960-3
Mayors Council, powers and role and comments on governance legislation 2963
South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2014, debate 2960-3
Southern Interior Local Government Association
comments on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4131
conference 4110
Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, 2014 games in Vancouver 2350
Sports and recreation
combat sports, events and government oversight 2353-4
events, Hosting B.C. program 2352
government funding and support 2349-52
multisport games, Team B.C. program 2353
multisport games and championship events 2349-52
Statements by members
B.C. athletes at 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi 1203
B.C. Hockey League and Coquitlam Express hockey club 2757
Canadian athletes at 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi 2201
Don Cunnings 3842
Festival du Bois 1868-9
Local government 4110
Work of Principal Paul McNaughton at Coquitlam alternate school 1665
Steves, Harold, work on agriculture issues 4450
Teachers
specialist teachers, number in education system 3298-9
support, petition tabled 4447
Throne speech content 2407
Transit services, relationship to land use decisions 2961
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry, estimates debate 2752
Tributes
Tri-Cities Predators hockey team win 2693
Tri-Cities Predators, girls' hockey team, tournament win 2693
Union of B.C. Municipalities
consultation on LNG development and taxation 2327-8, 2409-10
resolution on noise pollution 2752
resolutions and government response 2403
resolutions on issues 2414
Strong Fiscal Futures report and government response 2403-4
Vancouver Charter, amendments 2414, 2886, 3368-9
Vancouver municipal election, campaign spending and regulatory powers 2861, 3369-70
Violence against women, prevention and government strategy 1547
Volunteers and volunteer sector, VolWeb online program 2352
Waste management, soil disposal, regulation 3174
West Vancouver city government, position on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4132
Wildlife, grizzly bears, ban on trophy hunting, petition tabled 1934
Routley, Bill (Cowichan Valley)

As subject
debate on throne speech (Yap) 1330
experience in forest industry 1840-2, 1981, 2274
experience with services for grandson with autism 2190 (Cadieux) 2190
experiences with off-road vehicle activity 2164-6
family experience with agriculture 3701-2
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ministry, estimates debate 2476
Agricultural Land Commission, changes 3700-4
Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2014
debate 3700-4, 4059-62, 4115-6
referral to Finance Committee and consultation on bill 4059-62, 4115-6
response by industry and stakeholders 4060
response by local government and regional districts 4061
Agricultural land reserve, protection 3701-4, 4059-60, 4115-6
Agriculture industry 3701-3
Alberta, off-road vehicle registration 2239
Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments, comments on Agricultural Land Commission changes 4061
Automobiles, off-road vehicles
enforcement of offences and penalties 2164-6, 2242
regulation, registration and safety issues 2163-5, 2235-41
use on highways 2237
use on private lands 2242
Babine Forest Products Co., Burns Lake mill explosion, WorkSafe investigation 3167
Bennett, Bill, actions and comments re Agricultural Land Commission 3700
B.C. Ferry Services Inc., executive compensation 1645
B.C. Liberal Party government
deregulation initiatives 2165
priorities 1644-5
Budget debate 1642-6
Budgets, 2014-15 budget 1644-5
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.
logging activities near mountain caribou habitat 1991
penalties for overcut in timber supply area 2064, 2285-6
Cancer, cases and clinic for late effects of childhood cancer treatment 1733-4
Children and Family Development Ministry, estimates debate 2190
Children and youth
early learning and child care, petition tabled 3614
special needs children, funding for services 2190
Clark, Christy, comments on public debt 1645
Clean Energy B.C., report on independent power projects 2125
Consumers, taxes and user fees 1645
Cowichan River, water levels and management 1328-9
Cowichan Tribes
child protection issues 2474
children in government care, issues 4193-4
water resources and issues 1329-30
Cowichan Valley
agriculture and food security 3703-4
First Nations unemployment and temporary foreign workers 1643
health care services and long-term care beds 1644
salmon population 1329
special needs services case 2190
watersheds, local decision-making 1327-30
Cowichan Valley constituency and area
constituent disability assistance case 1643
constituents with children in government care 2474
Credit rating, B.C. rating 1645
Crutchmeier, Patrick, death in workplace accident 2274
Delesalle, Bruno, comments on off-road vehicle regulation 2164
Donner Lake, off-road vehicle activities in area 2164
Ducks Unlimited, concerns re changes to range tenures 1842
Earthquakes, earthquake preparedness, role of water protection 1328
Elections
electoral districts, preservation of districts in three regions 3474-7
redistribution of electoral boundaries, government role 3474-6
Electoral Boundaries Commission, work of commission 3475-6
Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2014, debate 3474-7
Employment and unemployment, government job strategy 1643-4
Energy, independent power projects 2125
Environment Ministry, estimates debate 2918-20
Felske, Bev, comments on off-road vehicle regulation 2165
Ferries and ferry services, service reductions and changes, impact on economy and tourism industry 1645
Finance and Government Services Committee, work of committee 4060
Fires and firefighters, liability for unavoidable property damage or losses caused by wildfire 1842
First Nations children, child protection services and children in government care 2474
Fishing industry, licence fee revenues 1991
Food and food industry, food security and global population 3701-3
Forest Act, amendments 1840-1, 2445-7, 2450-1
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Ministry
estimates debate 1980-2, 1986-91, 2050-1, 2057-8, 2063-4, 2083, 2114-5, 2121-2, 2124-5, 2127-30, 2132
budget, revenue projections 1981-2
Forests component, regional office closings 1840-1
resource stewardship division, water stewardship 2083
role 1841
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Statutes Amendment Act, 2014, debate 1840-2, 2445-7, 2450-1, 2456, 2458, 2460, 2504
Forests and forest industry
allowable annual cut determination 2063-4
employment and jobs 1786-7
export of products, wood residue applications 1840-1, 2450-1
export of raw logs 2132
forest health 1981
forest licences, changes 2445-6
forest licences, free use permits 2447
forests as carbon sinks 2058
government investment and support 1980-2
mills, operations and closings 1786, 1981
mills, safety of mills and call for public inquiry into mill explosions 3167
mountain pine beetle infestation, salvage logging of beetle-kill timber 1987
pest control and management, funding 2127-8
silviculture, Forests for Tomorrow program 2129-30
silviculture, short-rotation plantings 2058
stumpage system revenues 1981-2, 2057-8
workers, safety 2274
Freshwater Fisheries Society, funding 1991
Gramlich, Ted, death in forest industry accident 2274
Group homes, resident assessment and move case 3351-2
Guide-outfitters
foreign ownership issues and concerns of resident hunters 1841-2
regulation, changes 2460
Hunting, moose hunting and licence fee revenues 1986-7
Immigration, temporary foreign workers 1646
Income assistance
disability benefits, relationship to cost of living 1643
employment programs 1643-4
Insurance Corporation of B.C., administration of off-road vehicle registration system 2238
Justice system, handling of workplace death and injury cases, prosecution 2274
Kamloops, designation as part of rural electoral district 3475
Kitimat Harbour, lands, ownership and LNG development 2456
Lakeland Mills Ltd., Prince George mill explosion, investigation, call for public inquiry 3167
Land Title Act, amendments 2456
Legislature
committee system, government response to report recommendations 4060
number of seats 3474
Livestock industry, ranching industry, tenure changes 1842, 2458
LNG development 2124
Medical Services Plan premiums 1645
Morice timber supply area, overcut 2064, 2285-6
Motions
Clinic for late effects of childhood cancer treatment 1733-4
Prosecution of negligence in workplace death and injury cases 2274
Occupational health and safety
workers killed or injured on the job 3167
workplace deaths due to employer negligence, cases 2274
workplace safety, government action 2274, 3167
Off-Road Vehicle Act, debate 2163-6, 2235-42
Oil and gas, hydraulic fracturing, water use and fee structure 2115
Oil and Gas Commission
collection of levies on industry 1989-90
operations and water management 2083
Oral questions
Call for public inquiry into mill explosions 3167
Mill operations and forest industry jobs 1786-7
Penalty for overcut of non-beetle trees in Morice timber supply area 2285-6
Pediatric Cancers Survivorship Society of B.C., work of organization 1733
Petitions
integrated child care and early learning 3614
Poverty, government action 1643
Prince George, designation as part of rural electoral district 3474
Public debt 1645
Resources and resource industries
resource development, cumulative impact framework 2125
resource roads, legislation 2121-2
Saysell, Joey, work as guide-outfitter 1841
Shawnigan Lake, proposal for disposal of contaminated soil in area 1327-8, 2115, 2918-9, 3251-2
Skills training
government investment and support 1645-6
mentorship, role 1646
Social Development and Social Innovation Ministry, estimates debate 3351-2
Statements by members
Stolen Hearts of Cowichan documentary film project 4193-4
Stolen Hearts of Cowichan documentary film 4193-4
Throne speech debate 1326-30
Timber Supply Special Committee
report recommendations and government response 1980-1
work of committee 4061-2
The Vancouver Sun, article on temporary foreign worker program 1646
Walker, Tom, role as district forester 1840-1
Waste management, contaminated sites 2918-9
Water
drinking water protection 1327
groundwater monitoring and regulation 2114
importance 1327
water licences and rentals
compliance and enforcement 3251-2
monitoring of industrial usage 2114
revenues to government 1982, 2083, 2115
Water Act, revision 1326-7
Water Sustainability Act
debate 3251-2
provisions on monitoring of industrial water usage 2114-5
Watersheds, community watersheds, local decision-making 1328, 1330
Wells Gray Provincial Park, mountain caribou protection in area 1990-1
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., penalties for overcut in timber supply area 2064, 2285-6
Wildfire Act, amendments 1842
Wildlife
caribou, habitat protection and oil and gas industry levy 1989-90
habitat protection and impact of road density 2121-2
jumping slug 2919-20
moose, population and study 1986-7
mountain caribou, protection and recovery 1989-91, 2050-1
revenues to government from fees and licences 1986, 1991
ungulates, winter range protection 1988
wolves, population management and culling 1987
Wildlife Act, amendments 2460, 2504
Youbou, mill operations 1981
site remediation 2919
Routley, Doug (Nanaimo–North Cowichan)

As subject
background in bicycle manufacturing 1711
family thanked 1229
friendship with U.S. bike dealer 1229
Advanced Education Ministry, estimates debate 1799
Agricultural Land Commission, changes 3879-82
Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2014
debate 3879-82, 4233-6
referral to Finance Committee and consultation on bill 4233-6
Agricultural land reserve, protection 3879-81, 4235-6
Auditor General, report on Agricultural Land Commission 3879
Ballo, Sophie, U.S. bike dealer 1229
Barnett, Donna, comments on electoral boundaries legislation 1609
Bennett, Bill, actions and comments re Agricultural Land Commission 3879-81
Bridgewater Associates, comments on Canadian economy 1711
B.C. and Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council, comments on trades training affordability 3820
B.C. Hydro, financial management 1230, 1709-10, 1712
B.C. Liberal Party government
financial management and priorities 1230-3, 1709-13
public consultation 4234-6
Budget debate 1709-13
Budgets
2014-15 budget 1709-10, 1713
2014-15 budget, PowerPoint presentation 1231
deficit budgets 1230, 1232, 1709-10, 1712
California, waste reduction initiatives 2431
Catalyst Paper Corp.
apprentices in workforce 3825
Crofton mill operations 1710-2
Chemainus River, water management 2796
Children and youth, child care, government support 1233
Clark, Christy, comments on budget, tax policies and public debt 1709-10
Colliery Dam Park, dam risk mitigation, community concerns and role of government 1664
Cranbrook Daily Townsman, article on agricultural land reserve issues 3879-81
Dalio, Ray, comments on Canadian economy 1711
Democracy, parliamentary democracy 4233-5
District of North Cowichan, court case involving water management 2796
Drummond, Don, comments on skills training funding 3746
Economy, conditions 1231, 1233, 1711
Education Committee, work of committee 2795
Education system 1232
Elections
electoral districts, preservation of districts in three regions 1607-11
redistribution of electoral boundaries, government role 1608-11
Electoral Boundaries Commission, work of commission 1609-10
Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2014, debate 1607-11
Employment and unemployment
government job strategy 2561
job creation 1231
Energy, electricity rates 1709
Environment Ministry, estimates debate 3063-4
Ferries and ferry services
routes and services, Chemainus–Penelakut Island route 2073-4
service reductions and changes 1233
First Nations
aboriginal rights and title 2796-7
consultation by government on land and resources 1232
Douglas treaties 2796
relationship with government 1233
Food and food industry, food security 1232
Forests and forest industry
export of products 1711-2
government investment and support 1711, 3748
Friends of the Morden Mine, work of organization 3064
Gibson, Simon, comments on business management 1713
go2, funding and role 3821
Government
good government concept 4234-5
public consultation and engagement 1664
Halalt First Nation, court case involving water management 2795-6
Health care system
health support workers and 2002 legislation 4234-5
long-term care funding model, petition tabled 4326
Income disparity and social inequality 1233
Industry Training Authority
board and role 3821-2
funding 3746-7
review and recommendations 3744-5, 3820-1, 3826
Insurance Corporation of B.C., revenues to government 1710
Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Ministry, estimates debate 3744-54, 3815-27
Labour
labour market agreement, negotiations and report 3822-4
labour market data 3817
labour market data, report and outlook document 3745-6, 3821
project labour agreements, proposal for government framework 1784
Legislation, legal challenges 1607-9
Legislature
language used in House, use of parliamentary language 4233-4
members' conduct and debate, members not to refer to members by name 4233, 4235
members' conduct and debate, use of props 1231
LNG development 1232, 1711, 3748, 3771-2
Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
debate 2873-4
development of legislation, timeliness 2874
Local government elections
advertising, third-party spending registration and disclosure 2873
campaign financing 2873-4
Long-term and residential care workers, wages and working conditions, petition tabled 4326
Medical Services Plan premiums 1712
Mines and mining industry
employment and jobs 2560-1
industry, infrastructure needs 2561
investment climate, B.C. reputation 2560-1
supply of skilled workers 2561
Missing persons, police orders for records, privacy issues 2100
Missing Persons Act, debate 2100
Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, implementation of recommendations 1233
Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park, mine site history and preservation 3063-4
Motions
Development of natural gas industry 3771-2
Job protection and support for mining industry 2560-1
Nanaimo, South End neighbourhood 1780
Nanaimo Recycling Exchange Society, activities 2853
Nanaimo–North Cowichan constituency and area
constituents' concerns re park 1712
size 1608
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, partnerships with industry 3750-1
Oil and gas, natural gas prices and projections 1711
Olympic Games, 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler, impact on economy 1231
Oral questions
Access to ferry services for Penelakut First Nation 2073-4
Budget provisions for education and skills training 1394
Government action on skills training and project labour agreements 1783-4
Park Amendment Act, 2014, debate 1899-901
Penelakut First Nation, impact of ferry fares on First Nation 1233, 2073-4
Petitions
seniors long-term care funding and continuity of care 4326
Petter, Andrew, comments on student employment 3749
Popham, Lana, work on agricultural land reserve issues 3879
Post-secondary education funding 3816-8
per-student funding for trades training students 1799
Poverty, child poverty, government action 1233
Prince George, designation as part of rural electoral district 1609
Privacy, protection of personal information 2100
Private members' statements (response)
B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint 3434-5
Public debt 1231, 1709-13
Recycling programs 2431
Resources and resource industries, resource development 3748
Simon Fraser University, post-graduation employment of students 3816
Simons, Nicholas, work on agricultural land reserve issues 3879
Site C power project
First Nations consultation 1232
impact on agricultural land 1232
Skills training
affordability 3819-20
apprenticeship 3745-6
central registry and job matching 3826
counsellor positions 3745
front-end-loading model 3820
issues and consultation document 3826
shared apprenticeship model 3820, 3825
system 1394
funding 1799
annual bid process and multi-year funding 3822
changes 3746-53
changes and partnerships with industry 3750-3, 3815-8
federal grant program 3753-4, 3822-5
unspent funds 3820
government investment and support 1394, 1783-4, 3434-5
government skills and training plan 3435, 3744, 3746-53, 3816-9, 3821
industry training organizations 3821
safety of students 3822
supply and training of skilled workers 1394
supply of skilled workers, data 1783-4
system, government handling 1231-2, 3435, 3744-6
trades training, employer issues 3753-4, 3823-6
trades training equipment 3750-1
South End Community Association, work of organization 1780
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, partnerships with industry 3750-1
Statements by members
Colliery Dam Park 1664
Nanaimo Recycling Exchange 2853
South End Community Association in Nanaimo 1780
Waste reduction and recycling 2431
Teachers, collective bargaining, government approach 1230
Thompson Rivers University, trades training, front-end-loading pilot program 3819
Throne speech content 1229, 1233
Throne speech debate 1229-33
Vancouver Island, coal industry 3063-4
Vancouver municipal election, campaign spending and regulatory powers 2873
The Vancouver Sun, article on Canada job grant 3824
Waste management, waste reduction 2431
Water management and stewardship, governance, public trust and First Nations issues 2795-7
Water Sustainability Act, debate 2795-7
Wright, Jim, comments on agricultural land reserve changes 3879-81
Rustad, Hon. John (Nechako Lakes)

As subject
constituents, family, staff and supporters thanked 1367, 1371-2
position on protected areas legislation (Donaldson) 2652-3
visits to First Nations communities 1371
Aboriginal Affairs Committee, reactivation 2425
Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ministry
estimates debate 2421-2, 2424-5, 2461-81, 2499-502
budget and operations 2421-2
staff 2421
Agriculture industry 1369
B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, funding and work of organization 2499-500
B.C. by region, northern B.C.
economy and industries 1368-9
LNG development 1368
tourism 1369
transportation infrastructure 1369
B.C. Liberal Party government
election 1371
financial management and vision 1367
B.C. Treaty Commission, budget and workload 2500-1
Education, revision of school curriculum on residential schools 2425
Elections
electoral districts, preservation of districts in three regions 1585-6
rural and northern constituencies, representation 1585-6
Electoral Boundaries Commission, report recommendations 1585-6
Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2014, debate 1585-6
Employment and unemployment, government job strategy 1370
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., proposal for oil pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat
consultation with and position of First Nations in area 2469-70
review process and five conditions 2469-70
Energy, First Nations clean energy business fund 2422
Environment, environmental assessment process, First Nations consultation 2473
Ferries and ferry services, service reductions and changes, impact on aboriginal tourism 2478
Finance and Government Services Committee, recommendation on funding for aboriginal friendship centres 2499
First Nations
aboriginal rights and title 2466
agreements with government 1368-70, 2421-2, 2463, 2466-7, 2477, 2480-1
children, child protection services and children in government care 2474
children, funding for service providers 2475
consultation and accommodation by government 2463-5, 2467-8
economic development 1368-71, 2422
economic development and revenue-sharing 2466-7
employment, 5X5 jobs strategy 2500
first citizens fund 2422
friendship centres, funding 2499-500
land claims, overlapping claims 2465, 2501
new relationship with government 2477
reconciliation 2425, 2465
relationship with government 1369-70
relationship with government, "honour of the Crown" concept 2461-2
residential schools, government jurisdiction 2425
treaties 2461-2
B.C. treaty process 1369, 2421
B.C. treaty process, engagement with overlapping claims issue 2501
Douglas treaties 2476
visits by Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister 1371
First Nations Leadership Council, framework document for consultation and engagement with First Nations 2463-4
Forests and forest industry
First Nations involvement in industry 1370
mills, operations and investments 1368
Gitanyow First Nation, reconciliation agreement with government and concerns 2479
Guide-outfitters, role in economy 1369
Kitimat Clean Ltd., proposal for Kitimat-area oil refinery and associated infrastructure 2468-9
Klappan Valley (Sacred Headwaters), protection of area 2475-6
Kwakiutl First Nation, treaty rights case and response to logging on traditional territory 2476-7
LNG development 1367-8, 1370
First Nations consultation and involvement 1368, 1370, 2421, 2470, 2479-81
Mines and mining industry
exploration 2471
First Nations involvement in industry 1368, 1370, 2471
industry, conditions 2471-2
industry, conditions and role in economy 1368, 1370
Nechako Lakes constituency and area
constituents' issues and concerns 1371
economy and industries 1368-9
size 1585
Pacific Booker Minerals Inc., Morrison mine project, environmental assessment process and First Nations consultation 2473
Public debt, paydown of debt 1368
Ralston, Bruce, comments on electoral boundaries legislation 1585
Resources and resource industries, resource development, First Nations involvement 1368, 1370
St. Mary's Hospital, potential name change 2473-4
Site C power project, First Nations consultation and position 2478
Skills training
government skills and training plan 1370
trades training, training for First Nations people 1370-1
Tahltan Indian band, strategic engagement agreement and relationship with government 2475-6
Throne speech content 1371
Throne speech debate 1367-72
Tla'amin Nation, treaty and final agreement 2421, 2473
Tourism, aboriginal tourism 2477-8
Transportation infrastructure, government investment 1369
Treaty 8 First Nations, relationship with government 2478
Truth and Reconciliation Commission, mandate and recommendations 2425
Tsawwassen First Nation, economic development projects 1369, 1371, 2421
Tsilhqot'in Nation
consultation on proposed mine in traditional territory 2471
court case on land title 2472
Wet'suwet'en First Nation
ANABIP program for children and families 2475
consultation by government on pipeline projects 2479-80

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