First Session, 41st Parliament – 2017
Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard)

MEMBERS INDEX
speeches by Members; topics debated
References are linked to time stamps in the transcript: e.g., 73B:1435 = Issue 73, 2:35 p.m.

Bill abbreviations: Amdts. - Amendments; sec. - section; 1R - First reading;
2R - Second reading; C - Committee stage; 3R - Third reading; RA - Royal Assent

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Tegart, Jackie (Fraser-Nicola)

As subject
family, staff and constituents acknowledged 8B:1045
Agriculture
government initiatives 8B:1105
young farmers 8B:1110
B.C. by region, rural B.C.
economic development strategy and rural dividend 8B:1050-1055
education and training 8B:1055
road infrastructure 8B:1100
B.C. Liberal Party government, priorities 8B:1045
Cache Creek, McAbee fossil beds site in area, management 8B:1055
Canada, 150th anniversary and values of Canadians 3B:1110
Communities, urban and rural communities 8B:1045
Economy, conditions 8B:1050
Education, funding formula 8B:1055
Elections, 2017 general election results 8B:1045
Energy, power supply, role in economic development 8B:1110
First Nations and Indigenous persons
economic development and partnerships 8B:1115
history and role in Canada 3B:1110
Food security and locally grown food 8B:1105-1110
Forests and forest industry
government support 8B:1100-1105
mountain pine beetle infestation 8B:1100-1105
softwood lumber trade with U.S. 8B:1100
Fraser-Nicola constituency and area
agriculture, forest and mining industries 8B:1100-1110
Canada Day celebrations 3B:1110
community group recipients of rural dividend grants 8B:1050-1055
description 8B:1050
Internet services in Fraser Canyon area 8B:1055
roads 8B:1055-1100
Highway 99, landslide near Lillooet, mitigation and repair 8B:1055-1100
Information and communications technology, high-speed Internet service for remote and rural communities 8B:1055
Introductions by members 6B:1330
Kinder Morgan Canada Inc., oil pipeline expansion project 8B:1110
MLAs, role and responsibilities 8B:1045
Mines and mining industry, government support 8B:1105
Motions
150th anniversary of Canada 3B:1105-1110
Multiculturalism, ethnic and cultural diversity 3B:1110
Royal Commission on Education 8B:1055
Site C power project 8B:1110
Skills training, government initiatives 8B:1055
Teck Resources Ltd., Highland Valley copper mine 8B:1105
Throne speech debate 8B:1045-1115
Throne speech, participation in debate 8B:1045
Tolko Industries Ltd., Merritt mill, closing and government response 8B:1105
Thomson, Hon. Steve (Kelowna-Mission) (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly) See also Rulings and statements by Chair or Speaker in Subject Index

As subject
election as Speaker 1B:1015 (Clark) 1B:1020 (Clerk of the House) 1B:1010-1015 (Horgan) 1B:1020-1025 (Letnick) 6B:1525
Thornthwaite, Jane (North Vancouver–Seymour)

As subject
family, constituents, staff and volunteers thanked 4B:1530-1535
Altered Carbon, film production 4B:1555
Arrow, film production 4B:1555
Arts and culture, creative sector and role in economy 3B:1030
B.C., assets 4B:1540
B.C. Liberal Party government, priorities 4B:1540-1600
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ride Don't Hide initiative 4B:1550
Children and youth
child care initiatives 4B:1545
early childhood education, government initiatives 4B:1545
Children and Youth Committee, special project on youth mental health 4B:1545
Deadpool film production 3B:1030-1035
DHX Media, operations 3B:1040
Economy, growth 4B:1540, 4B:1550
Education, mental health services in schools 4B:1550
Elections, campaign financing reform and government action 4B:1555
Film industry
film studios 3B:1030-1040
role in economy 4B:1550-1555
First Nations and Indigenous persons, child protection system, funding and services 4B:1545
Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., operations 4B:1555
Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway), Lower Lynn corridor improvement project 4B:1545
Home ownership
first-time homebuyers, B.C. HOME partnership program 4B:1545
rent-to-own program 4B:1540-1545
Housing
affordable housing
government initiatives 4B:1540-1545
supply 4B:1540
rental housing, protections for tenants 4B:1545
summit 4B:1540
Ironwood Studios, operations 3B:1040
John, Ed, implementation of recommendations to government 4B:1545
Lower Mainland, transit services and projects 4B:1545
Marshall-White, Fiona, death 4B:1535-1540
Mental health
awareness and stigmatization 4B:1550
mental health of children and youth
integrated services 4B:1545-1550
services and Foundry program 4B:1550
programs and services, expert panel review 4B:1550
Mental health, addiction and recovery minister of state, establishment 4B:1550
North Shore Rescue, hiking safety tips 4B:1355
North Shore, transit services and projects 4B:1545
North Vancouver, film production 4B:1555
North Vancouver–Seymour constituency and area, constituents' issues 4B:1540-1555
Private members' statements
B.C. film's contributions to the province 3B:1030-1040
Social welfare, support system for vulnerable persons 4B:1555
South Coast B.C. Transportation Authority, plebiscite on funding model, repeal 4B:1545
Spencer, Kent, death 4B:1535
Sports and recreation, hiking safety preparedness 4B:1355
Statements by members
North Shore Rescue and hiking tips 4B:1355
Supernatural, film production 4B:1555
Throne speech content 4B:1535-1600
Throne speech debate 4B:1530-1600
Transit services, expansion and government investment 4B:1545
Throness, Laurie (Chilliwack-Kent)

As subject
constituents, campaign team, family and staff thanked 9B:1510
grandfathers and experiences of Canada 3B:1115-1120
political views and background 9B:1510, 9B:1520
position on issues in next election 9B:1540
Agassiz, MLA constituency office 9B:1340, 9B:1510
B.C. Liberal Party government
actions since general election and media coverage 9B:1515
financial management 9B:1510, 9B:1520, 9B:1535
principles 9B:1530-1535
B.C. NDP
agreement with Green Party 9B:1515-1525
election platform and position on issues 9B:1525-1530
Canada
150th anniversary and values and freedoms of Canadians 3B:1115-1120
population and size 3B:1115-1120
Carbon tax 9B:1535
Child care funding and spaces 9B:1530
Chilliwack-Kent constituency and area, constituency offices 9B:1340, 9B:1510
Clark, Christy, performance as Premier 9B:1510
Communities, urban and rural communities 9B:1525
de Jong, Michael, performance as Finance Minister 9B:1510
Economy
role in funding government services 9B:1535
role of government 9B:1525
Education, adult basic education 9B:1535
Election Amendment Act, 2017 (Bill 3), opposition position 9B:1520
Elections
2017 general election, results and voter issues 9B:1515, 9B:1525-1530
campaign financing reform 9B:1530
Energy, clean energy development 9B:1520
Environment, conservation officers, number 9B:1535
Government, stable government 9B:1515
Green Party of B.C.
party status, legislation and position 9B:1520
position on issues 9B:1515-1520
Home ownership, rent-to-own program 9B:1535
Hope, MLA constituency office 9B:1340
Housing, affordable housing, government initiatives 9B:1535
Immigrants to Canada 3B:1120
Income assistance benefits, rate increase 9B:1530
Introductions by members 9B:1510
Liquefied natural gas development 9B:1520
Lower Mainland, transit services and transportation initiatives 9B:1535
Mental illness and addiction, government action on issues 9B:1530
Motions
150th anniversary of Canada 3B:1115-1120
Multiculturalism, ethnic and cultural diversity 3B:1120
Pattullo Bridge, replacement 9B:1535
Politics and politicians, left- and right-wing politics, trends 9B:1525
Port Mann Bridge, tolls, elimination 9B:1535
Post-secondary education, English language learning programs 9B:1535
Resource development projects 9B:1520
Ride-sharing and ride-hailing, industry 9B:1535
Royal Commission on Education, establishment 9B:1530
Site C power project 9B:1515-1520
Statements by members
Constituency offices for Chilliwack-Kent area 9B:1340
Substance use and addiction, recovery 9B:1530
Throne speech content 9B:1515, 9B:1530
Throne speech debate 6B:1510-1540
Trade unions, certification process 9B:1520, 9B:1530
Transit services, expansion and government investment 9B:1535
Transportation, government investment and projects 9B:1535
W.A.C. Bennett Dam 9B:1515-1520
Weaver, Andrew
comments on Site C power project 9B:1520
position on legislation for first session of 41st parliament 9B:1520
Trevena, Claire (North Island)

As subject
experience as immigrant to Canada 3B:1140-1145
B.C., history 3B:1145
Canada
150th anniversary and values of Canadians 3B:1140-1145
citizenship ceremonies 3B:1140
Democracy, public participation in democracy 3B:1145
First Nations and Indigenous persons, history and role in Canada 3B:1145
Immigration, refugees 3B:1140
Motions
150th anniversary of Canada 3B:1140-1145

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