BC Legislature - Hansard Index (Member entries), Fourth Session, 40th Parliament

As subject

comments on bottled water industry 5883

corrections to remarks made during debate on Motion 26 10013

former lobbying activities (Wilkinson) 6031

immigration of father-in-law's family to B.C. 9551

press release on homeless situation in Maple Ridge and work of Doug Bing (Martin) 9174

Abbotsford, homeless camp 9082, 9380

Advanced Education Ministry, estimates debate 6983

Aerospace industry and research funding program 6498-9

Alcohol

advertising 7589-90

alcohol-related health and social issues 7465-6

alcohol-related health and social issues, public intoxication 7590

auctions 7578

consumption in public places 7589

government liquor stores

advertising 8051

advertising and Taste magazine 8141

operations 8051, 8053, 8137-40

performance measurement 8139

refrigeration and technology 8142-3

sale of craft distilling products 8144

sale of local craft beers 8048-53

sale of specialized products 8144-5

home brewing 7585

liquor distribution and warehousing system 8141-2, 8144-5

liquor licensing

enforcement and forfeited alcohol 7588

general manager powers 7588

general manager powers and background checks 7587

number of licences 5917

role of First Nations 7587-8

role of local government 7587-9

special-occasion licences and service hours 7578-9, 8145

liquor manufacturers

equipment 7579, 7585-7

on- and off-site liquor sales and service 7589

tasting programs in liquor stores 8144

liquor pricing, report 8143

liquor products, packaging 8050

liquor regulation changes 5917, 7463, 8048-53, 8056-7

liquor regulation changes, impact on small business 9363-4

liquor sales

registration and listing process 8048-53, 8056-7

revenues to government 8138-40, 8143

sales in grocery stores 5917, 9327

sales in grocery stores and special wine store licences 7463-5, 7524-5, 7608-11

sales to minors 7590

liquor stores

identification checks and compliance 8145

number of outlets 5917

number of stores 7465-6

wholesale pricing changes 6649

changes 6572, 8143

impact on craft brewing industry 9099-100

impact on distilling industry 8143-4

impact on government liquor stores 8137-8

impact on restaurant industry 6851

impact on small business 6428, 8144

impact on wine industry 5886, 5917, 6428, 8141, 8145

information 5917, 6572, 6851, 8143

Anton, Suzanne, comments on liquor regulation changes 7464-6, 7524-5

Arts and culture, festivals and events, government support 8626-7

Asian Canadians, immigration and contributions to B.C. 9551

Auditor General, role re local government 6790

Bacchus, Patti, comments on education legislation 7969

Bayview Community Elementary School, seismic upgrade needs 5886

Beer and beer industry, craft-brewing industry 7579, 7585-7

Bottled water industry 5883

B.C. Civil Liberties Association, organization and concerns re electoral boundaries 9698-700

B.C. Court of Appeal, ruling on electoral boundaries 9699

British Columbia Gazette, publication 8447

B.C. High School Football Association, championships at B.C. Place Stadium 7803-4

B.C. Housing

applicant list and waiting times 8498-9

data collection on assault incidents 8582

B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, ruling on case concerning veterinarians 9580

B.C. Liberal Party, donations to party 6278

B.C. Liberal Party government, priorities 5883-7

B.C. Lottery Corporation

application re gaming policy and freedom-of-information request 8333-4, 8447-8

attendance of staff at Canucks games 8730

executive compensation 5883

financial management 5883-4

financial management and debt 8690

financial management and transactions 8728-9

fine and legal action costs 8687-8

funding of capital projects 8688-90, 8729-30

knowledge of Paragon operations issues 8730

record-keeping and freedom-of-information request 10196

staffing 8729

B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association

comments on affordable housing 9380

comments on social housing 9379

B.C. Pavilion Corporation

executive compensation and severance 7800-1

financial management and responsibilities 5884

financial operations and land sale 7802-3

financial status and government subsidy 7808

master development and lease agreement with Paragon Gaming 6278, 7807

staff costs and retention 7808

B.C. Place Stadium

artificial turf 7801-2

attendance targets and numbers 7804-5, 8158

facilities for baseball 7804

facility issues and suitability for sporting events 8158

maintenance and heating costs 7807

naming rights and sign 7806

ornamental lighting 7804

roof construction contractors court case 7801

roof, remediation of issues and maintenance 7806-7

use by amateur and professional sports groups 7803-4

video board repair 7806

B.C. School Trustees Association, concerns re education legislation 7966-8

Brown, Martyn, comments on LNG project agreements 8957-8

Budget debate 5882-7

Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2015, debate 6894-5, 6977

Budgets, 2015-16 budget 5882-7, 6894-5

Building Act

debate 6403-6, 6433-40, 6445-54

definitions, "administrative authority" 6403

definitions, "extra provincial building credential" 6403

regulations 6404-5

transitional provisions 6453

Building Code Appeal Board, role 6446-7, 6451-2

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Paperweight award for unnecessary regulation 9365

position on Multi-Material B.C. 9365

Cariboo area, tourism 5885, 7798

Cascade Aerospace Inc., operations 6498

Civil Resolution Tribunal, establishment 5886

Coal, thermal coal exports through B.C., petition tabled 7144

Coleman, Rich, comments on affordable housing 9381

College of Veterinarians of B.C., dispute with Indo-Canadian veterinarians 9580

Community Charter, amendments 6453

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ministry, estimates debate 8093-4

Construction industry

building code

application to mines 6404

consultants or specialists 6437

fees 6435-6

fees and cost recovery 6451-2

fire safety standards 6434

First Nations exemption 6406

impact on local government bylaws 6403, 6433-6, 6453-4

innovative building request process 6436

offences and penalties 6448-52

regulations 6404-5

service of notice 6452

solar domestic hot water systems 6405

building officials, conduct 6448-51

building officials, qualifications 6403, 6437-40, 6445-6, 6453

Consumers, taxes and user fees 5883, 6205

Cournoyer, Vince, briefing note 10202

de Jong, Michael, comments on property transfer tax 9379-80

Destination B.C.

operations and funding 7796-9

virtual reality initiative and costs 6197, 7799-800

Eaton Arrowsmith School, programs for students with learning disabilities 9195

Education

adult basic education 9439

funding 5886, 9196

information management, BCeSIS system 7966

special education and special needs 9196

special education and special needs, assessments 5886

students, use of student data and privacy protection 7967

system, conditions 7966

Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2015

debate 7965-70

referral to Education Committee and consultation on bill 7965-70

Egypt, journalism and freedom of the press 9217-8

Elections

electoral districts, preservation of districts in three regions 10013

electoral representation 9699

redistribution of electoral boundaries, court cases re voter parity 9698-700, 10013

voter parity principle 9698-701, 10013

voting rights 9699-700

Electoral Boundaries Commission

final report, implementation of recommendations 9697-701

mandate and work of commission 9697-701, 10013

Electoral Boundaries Commission Act, amendments 9700

Electoral Districts Act, debate 10013

Elian, James, comments on aviation training program 6499

Elmore, Mable, work on workers' rights issues 9550

Employment and unemployment, unemployment rates for youth 9196

Facey, Nick, email correspondence and freedom-of-information request 7816

Fahmy Foundation, work of organization 9217-8

Fahmy, Mohamed, journalism and imprisonment case 9217-8

Fassbender, Peter, comments on PavCo contracting process 6278

Ferries and ferry services

routes and services, Discovery Coast route 7798

service reductions and changes, impact on economy and tourism industry 7798

Finance Ministry

estimates debate 8687-90, 8728-31

correspondence re sales tax issues 9365

Financial Post, article on housing market and investment 8540

Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre, oversight of gaming industry transactions 8687-8

Food banks, use by students 9395-6

Fort St. John, affordable housing 9381

Fraser Academy, programs for students with learning disabilities 9195

Freedom of information, requests for information

government handling 10196

government handling and "no records" responses 7816, 9670-1

Gambling

casinos

management 5883-4

policy change and revenues to government 8333-4, 8447-8, 10196

reporting on transactions and 24-hour clock rule 8688

service provider commissions 8728

gambling revenues, allocation to municipalities 8728-9

illegal activity prevention, integrated illegal gaming enforcement team 8729

Gaming policy and enforcement branch

activities, budget and staffing 8729

knowledge of Paragon operations issues 8730

General Gordon Parent Advisory Council, activities 7497

Government

lands and properties, sale 5887

regulations, reduction 9363-5

Government records management

email and transitory records 9670-1

record of government activities 10196

Graydon, Michael

comments on gaming policy 8333-4

correspondence and freedom-of-information request 10196

transition from CEO position, conflict of interest and audit 8333-4, 8447-8

Grey Cup, hosting in Vancouver 7803

Habitat Housing Initiative, public-private partnership agreement re housing 8582

Hicken, Mark, comments on liquor pricing 7464-5

Homelessness

government action 8500, 9082, 9380-1, 10101

measurement, homelessness count 8500-1

Honorary dates, establishment by legislation or proclamation 9365

Hotels and travel accommodation, hotel room tax 6196-7, 6894-5, 6977, 7797, 8226, 8626

Housing

affordable housing

federal-provincial funding agreement 8583

government plan 9082, 9379-81, 10101

rental housing

deposits and electronic transactions 10185

dispute resolution 8495-6

ending leases early for persons fleeing violence or requiring long-term care 10101, 10189-90

landlord-tenant issues 5885-6

landlord-tenant issues and penalty program 8494-5

rent control 6205

single-room occupancies, renovations 8582

social and subsidized housing

capital funding 5885, 8542-3

transfer of units to non-profit sector 5885, 8541-4, 8580-1, 9379-80

units and wait-lists 8498-9

supportive housing for mentally ill and addicted, resident safety issues 8581-2

Iker, Jim, comments on education legislation 7968

Immigration

foreign and immigrant workers, pathway to permanent residency 9551

history and role in B.C. and Canada 9551

Imperial Metals Corp., Mount Polley mine tailings pond breach 7798

Income tax, rates for high-income earners 5885-6

Information and Privacy Commissioner reports on freedom-of-information requests and government records management 9671, 10196

Jankovic, Iva, fundraising activities 9038

Jiles, Mark, lobbying activities for Kwantlen University 5988

Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Ministry, estimates debate 7796-800

Justice Ministry, estimates debate 8137-46

Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School, programs for students with learning disabilities 9195

Kids for Charity, fundraising activities 9038

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

contract with lobbyist and access to government information 5988

executive compensation and contracts 9670-1

Learning disabilities, programs 9195-6

Likely, tourism activities 7798

Liquefied Natural Gas Project Agreements Act, debate 8957-9

Liquor Control and Licensing Act

debate 7463, 7578-9, 7585-90

definitions, "intoxication" and "fit and proper" 7579

regulations 7587, 7589-90

Liquor Distribution Act, amendments, transition 8056-7

Liquor distribution branch

administrative and capital costs 8141-3

annual report and service plan 8137-9, 8141, 8145

overpayment of commissions to wineries 9533, 10086-7, 10201-2

performance measurement 8140, 8145

website information 6572

LNG development 6498-9, 8959

LNG project agreements 8957-9

Local government, accountability and oversight 6790

Long-term and residential care, provision of alcohol to residents 7586

Lotteries, sale of lottery tickets to minors 5883

Lower Mainland, housing market, affordability 10101

Lunar new year 5787

Maloney, Danny, death and role in Kitsilano neighbourhood 6570

Maple Ridge, homeless camp 9082, 9380-1

Megaphone, community magazine 6570

Mental health, mental illness and addiction, services 5887

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2015, debate 8048-53, 8056-7

Morris, Mike, comments in debate on immigration programs legislation 9550-1

Motions

Affordability for families 6205-6

Affordable housing plan 9082

Aviation industry 6498-9

Electoral Boundaries Commission report proposals 9697-701

Multi-Material B.C., management of recycling program 9365

Natural Gas Development Ministry

estimates debate 8494-501, 8540-4, 8580-3

minister, Housing role 10100-1, 10185

Natural Gas Development Statutes Amendment Act, 2015, debate 10100-2, 10185, 10189-91

Nestlé Waters Canada Inc., operations 5883

Nicholson Tower, sale of facility 6205, 8580

Oakes, Coralee

introduction of red-tape-reduction day legislation 9363-5

proposed meeting with University Endowment Lands stakeholders 8094

Offence Act, provisions 6452

Okanagan Crush Pad winery, impact of wholesale liquor pricing changes 6428

Oral questions

Access to government information by Kwantlen University lobbyist 5988

Adult basic education 9439

B.C. Pavco contract with Paragon Gaming 6278

B.C. Place attendance targets and facility issues 8158

Freedom-of-information process and access to records 7816

Freedom-of-information request on Kwantlen University executive compensation 9670-1

Gaming policy changes and role of Lottery Corporation CEO 8333-4, 8447-8

Hiring of lobbyists by post-secondary institutions 6031-2, 9402

Human Rights Tribunal ruling on conduct of College of Veterinarians 9580

Impact of wholesale liquor pricing changes 6649

Impact of wholesale liquor pricing changes on craft brewing industry 9099-100

Impact of wholesale liquor pricing changes on wine industry 6428

Information on wholesale liquor pricing changes 6572, 6851

Liquor Distribution Branch overpayment of commissions to commercial wineries 9533, 10086-7

Liquor sales in grocery stores 9327

Liquor sales outlets and licences 5917

Lottery Corporation CEO role in gaming policy changes and access to information 10196

Office of Auditor General for Local Government 6790

Vancouver viaducts project and role of Transportation Minister 9962

Wholesale pricing information for wineries 5917

Pace Group Communications Inc., lobbying activities for Royal Roads University 6031-2

Pacific NorthWest LNG project development agreement 8957-9

Paragon Gaming Inc.

casino project on lands adjacent to B.C. Place 5884

casino project on lands adjacent to B.C. Place, parkade project funding 8688-90

casino project on lands adjacent to B.C. Place, revenue projections report and capital project funding 8729-30

donations to B.C. Liberal Party 6278

operations in Alberta 5884, 8689, 8730

Parks, property assessment of private campgrounds 7796

Paul, Frank Joseph, death and public inquiry 7586

Pears, Ron, leadership role with University Endowment Lands 5833

Petitions

thermal coal exports through B.C. 7144

Pine Community Health Clinic, services 5886

Post-secondary education

accessibility and affordability 9163

English language learning programs 9163

funding 6031-2

government investment and support 9162-3

student debt load 6983

student financial assistance 6983, 9163

student financial assistance, graduate scholarships 6499

tuition fees 5886-7

Post-secondary institutions, contracts with lobbyists and relationship with government 6031, 9402

Private members' statements

Improving access to affordable housing 9379-81

Private members' statements (response)

Investing in post-secondary 9162-3

Local tourism opportunities 8226

Summer festivals 8626-7

Welcoming visitors to British Columbia 6196-7

Privilege

reserving right of personal privilege re comments by Coralee Oakes 10099

comments by Coralee Oakes on commissions to wineries 10201-2

Property tax, exemptions for independent schools 9195-6

Property Taxation (Exemptions) Statutes Amendment Act, 2015, debate 9195-6

Property transfer tax, rate 9379-80

Provincial Immigration Programs Act, debate 9550-2

Provincial nominee program

changes and establishment of legislative framework 9551-2

entrepreneur stream 9552

impact of federal immigration policy changes 9551-2

Provincial Rental Housing Corporation, activities 8543

Provincial Sales Tax Act, amendments 7797

Quebec, aerospace industry and research 6499

Rae, Steve, comments on education legislation 7969

Real estate industry, housing market, international investment and foreign ownership 8540-1, 10101

Red Tape Reduction Day 9363-5

Red Tape Reduction Day Act, debate 9363-5

Residential Tenancy Act, amendments 10185, 10189-90

Residential tenancy branch

adjudication services 8496-8

enforcement activities 8494-5

funding 5885-6, 8497-8

operations 10101

staff 8496-7

Restaurant and food services industry, licensed establishments

liquor service during special events in off hours 8145

requests for identification 7588

staff training and recertification 7588-9

supply and sale of specialized products 8144-5

Richardson, Christopher, comments on education legislation 7969

Royal Roads University, contract with lobbyist 6031-2

Safety Standards Appeal Board, role 6447, 6452

Sales tax, impact on small business 9364-5

School district 39 (Vancouver), concerns re education legislation 7969

School district 57 (Prince George), concerns re education legislation 7969

School district 67 (Okanagan Skaha), concerns re education legislation 7966

School district 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith), concerns re education legislation 7969

School districts

powers 7966-9

shared services initiatives 7966

Selkirk College, aviation program 6499

Singh, Jay, work at food bank 9396

Small business, regulation and government support 9363-5

Special Wine Store Licence Auction Act, debate 7463-6, 7524-5, 7608-11

Sports and recreation, rugby events 7578-9

Stamps Place, sale of housing facility 8580

Statements by members

100th anniversary of University of British Columbia 9738

Food bank at UBC 9395-6

General Gordon Parent Advisory Council 7497

John R. Taylor 9996

Kids for Charity 9038

Leadership of Ron Pears at University Endowment Lands 5833

Megaphone magazine vendor Danny Maloney 6570

Mohamed Fahmy and imprisoned journalists 9217-8

University Neighbourhoods Association multicultural committee 5787

West Point Grey Residents Association 8800-1

Steeves Manor, residents and safety issues 8581-2

Stone, Todd

comments on PavCo contracting process 6278

comments on viaduct removal proposal 9662

Strata Property Act, amendments 10190-1

Strata property, strata corporations, termination and vote process change 10101, 10190-1

Substance abuse and addiction, treatment services for chronic alcoholics 7586

Supreme Court of B.C., ruling on electoral boundaries 9699

Supreme Court of Canada, ruling on electoral boundaries 9698, 9700

Taxation, government policies 5885-6

Taylor, John R., accomplishments in film industry and theatre 9996

Teachers, professional development 7967-8

Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services Ministry, estimates debate 7260

Tourism

Discovery Coast circle route, impact of ferry service reductions 5885

government support 5884-5, 6196-7

industry 8226

marketing, funding 7798

marketing, regional destination marketing organizations 7797-8

visitor information centres 7799

Tourism Industry Association of B.C., comments on Destination B.C. funding 7796

Tourism Vancouver

allocation of funds for Vancouver Convention Centre 5884-5, 6196-7, 6894-5, 6977, 7797, 8226, 8626-7, 9364

funding 7797

Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry

estimates debate 7800-8

record-keeping and freedom-of-information requests 9962

University Neighbourhoods Association, lunar new year event and work of multicultural committee 5787

UBC

100th anniversary 9738

Endowment Lands, governance and incorporation study 5833, 8093-4

food bank 9396

students, housing rent and tuition increases 5886-7, 6205, 6983

Van Alphen, Linda, comments on education legislation 7966

Vancouver

construction industry and building code 6403

events and festivals, funding 8626-7

Georgia and Dunsmuir Street viaduct removal proposal 7802-3

Georgia and Dunsmuir Street viaduct removal proposal, meetings 9662

hotel accommodation, hotel room tax 7797

housing and homelessness 8500-1

affordable housing 6205

single-room occupancies, renovations 8582

housing market, affordability 9082, 9381

housing market, international investment and foreign ownership 8540-1

Jericho lands

redevelopment and public consultation 7260

redevelopment and public meeting 8800-1

sale and redevelopment 5887

major league baseball exhibition games 7804

New Years' Eve events 5884-5, 6196, 8226

Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, bookings 7804

Vancouver Tourism Levy Enabling Act, amendments 6894-5

Vancouver–Point Grey constituency and area

constituent subsidized housing case 8499

constituents' concerns 5885-7

electoral district boundaries 9697

independent schools 9195-6

Virk, Amrik

email correspondence, freedom-of-information request 7816

handling of executive compensation at Kwantlen University 9670-1

responsibility for information management 9670-1

Warrington, Sharel, comments on education legislation 7969

Wesbrook, Frank, position as UBC president 9738

West Point Grey Residents Association, activities 8800-1

Wine and wine industry

direct-delivery program and rebate 8140

industry, coalition request for moratorium on grocery store wine sales 9327

quality enhancement program, replacement 8140

VQA products, sales 7464-5, 7524, 7609-11

VQA program 8140

Wood, Karen, parent advisory council activities 7497

Workers rights, work by NDP MLAs 9550-1