Second 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
Index updated regularly during session.

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Yap, John (Richmond-Steveston)

As subject
comments on referendum on electoral reform (Kahlon) 45B:1700
family, staff, riding association and constituents thanked 21B:1555-1600
position on referendum on electoral reform (Weaver) 43B:1825
work on liquor regulation review 56A:1530
Alcohol
liquor distribution and warehousing system, sale of former facility and relocation to new site 56A:1800
liquor regulation 56A:1755-1810
liquor regulation review 56A:1530
liquor sales, wine sales in grocery stores and dispute with U.S. 56A:1800-1805
liquor stores, private stores and specialty wine stores 56A:1810
wholesale liquor pricing 56A:1805-1810
Attorney General Ministry
estimates debate 56A:1525-1605, 56A:1615-1655, 56A:1705-1710, 56A:1720-1725, 56A:1740-1810
budget and responsibilities 56A:1530
priorities 56A:1530
Automobiles, insurance
basic and optional coverage 56A:1615-1640
luxury vehicle coverage 56A:1625
no-fault insurance 56A:1600
rates 56A:1555, 56A:1635
Baldrey, Keith, comments on referendum on electoral reform 43B:1815
Beer and beer industry, craft-brewing industry 56A:1805
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, role 18B:1040, 32B:1120
B.C. Liberal Party, performance as government
financial management 31B:1550-1555
Insurance Corporation of B.C. 56A:1530
liquor regulation 56A:1530
B.C. Lottery Corporation
activities and operations 56A:1710, 56A:1720, 56A:1745
board and governance 56A:1535-1540
PlayNow website 56A:1750
staff and salaries 56A:1720-1725
B.C. NDP
agreement with Green Party 42B:1400, 68B:1735
document on transportation issues and George Massey Tunnel 21B:1600
election platform, housing content 51B:1050
B.C. NDP government
action on campaign statements 21B:1605, 26B:1630, 56A:1555, 56A:1745
duration of government 42B:1400
performance in 1990s 21B:1605-1610
priorities 31B:1555-1605
Budget debate 21B:1555-1615
Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2017 (Bill 2), debate 31B:1550-1605
Budgets, 2017-18 budget and update 31B:1555-1605
Business
international business activity program, elimination 31B:1605
taxation, training tax credit 31B:1605
Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, activities and naming of rescue boat 47B:1400
Carbon tax, rate increase and revenue neutrality 31B:1600
Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform, initiative and work 43B:1800-1805
Communities, community gaming grants 56A:1725
Constitution Amendment Act, 2017 (Bill 5), debate 42B:1355-1400
Corporations, income tax rate 31B:1600
Credit rating, B.C. rating 31B:1550-1555
Crown corporations
government management 56A:1530-1540
mandate letters 56A:1540
Democracy, parliamentary democracy, Westminster system 42B:1355
Distilling industry, craft distilling industry 56A:1805
Dominion Bond Rating Services Ltd., comments on B.C. government credit rating and fiscal policy 21B:1610
Douglas, Tommy, election to government 68B:1725
Economy
conditions 21B:1610
government strategy 21B:1615
growth 31B:1550
Election Amendment Act, 2017 (Bill 3), debate 26B:1625-1630
Election campaign financing
direct public subsidies 26B:1630
legislation 26B:1625-1630
reform and transition fund for political parties 26B:1625-1630
Elections, electoral systems
fringe party incidence 68B:1730-1735
proportional representation and first-past-the-post systems 43B:1810-1820, 68B:1715-1740
single transferable vote system 43B:1805-1810
Electoral Reform Referendum 2018 Act (Bill 6)
debate 43B:1800-1820, 68B:1715-1740
delay for six months 68B:1715-1740
Employment and unemployment, jobs 21B:1610-1615
Europe, electoral systems and proportional representation 43B:1810, 68B:1730-1735
Ferries and ferry services, review, scope and terms of reference 62B:1055
Film industry, interactive digital media tax credit 31B:1605
Financial services industry, credit unions, taxation 31B:1605
Fixed election date
change to fall date and related issues 42B:1355-1400
establishment in B.C. 42B:1355
Fraser Institute, comments on government tax policies 21B:1605
Gambling
addiction and problem gambling program 56A:1725
casinos
money-laundering prevention and financial transactions 56A:1710, 56A:1740
operations and proposed expansion 56A:1745
review of operations 56A:1705-1710
staff safety re money-handling 56A:1740
staff training 56A:1710
First Nations involvement in industry 56A:1745
Internet gaming, single-game betting 56A:1750
regulation 56A:1530, 56A:1705-1725, 56A:1740-1750
revenues 56A:1530
German, Peter, background and qualifications 56A:1710
Germany, electoral system and proportional representation 68B:1730-1735
Government
coalition governments 42B:1400
minority governments 42B:1400
revenues and spending 21B:1605
Hastings, Barry, recognition of search and rescue service 47B:1400
Health Ministry, estimates debate 36A:1640-1650
Highway 99, George Massey Tunnel replacement project 21B:1600
Horgan, John
comments on election campaign financing reform and direct subsidies 26B:1630
comments on referendum on electoral reform 43B:1815
Human rights
diversity and human rights 18B:1040, 32B:1115-1120
human rights code 32B:1120
protection 18B:1040
Immigration, programs and services 32B:1115
Income tax, rates for high-income earners 31B:1600
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Ministry, role and responsibilities 56A:1745
Insurance Corporation of B.C.
board and governance 56A:1535-1545
board chair and role on mobility commission 56A:1615
claims, capped payouts for specific injuries 56A:1605
claims costs and impact on premiums 56A:1615-1620
claims process 56A:1645-1655
financial status 56A:1555
financial status, capital reserves 56A:1630-1640
public confidence 56A:1540-1545
review of operations 56A:1530, 56A:1550, 56A:1605
review of operations, 2012 review 56A:1640
staff and salaries 56A:1640-1655
Insurance industry, minimum capital test for financial risk 56A:1630-1635
Introductions by members 38B:1330, 47B:1340
Investment climate 21B:1610
Junior Achievement B.C., programs 27B:1010
Krygier, Kevin, community safety award recipient and work as police officer 57B:1350-1355
Liquor distribution branch
branch 56A:1535-1540
mandate letter 56A:1755
Literacy, financial literacy 27B:1010
Lower Mainland, traffic congestion 21B:1600
McGuire, Clarke, service as paramedic and national award 19B:1350
MacPhail, Joy, role as chair of ICBC 56A:1540
MLAs, community and rural representation 43B:1820, 68B:1720
Motions
Diversity and human rights 32B:1115-1120
Multiculturalism, ethnic and cultural diversity 18B:1040
Oral questions
Housing speculation tax 51B:1050
Review of ferry system 62B:1055
Paramedic Association of Canada, PACE award of excellence 19B:1350
Paramedics, international competition and participation by B.C. team 19B:1350
Police and policing, illegal gambling and money-laundering enforcement 56A:1710
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., contract with government 56A:1550, 56A:1605
Prince Edward Island, referendum and voter turnout 68B:1735
Private members' statements (response)
Human rights 18B:1040
Real estate industry, speculation tax 51B:1050
Referendum on electoral reform 43B:1800-1820, 68B:1715-1740
Restaurant and food services industry, supply of liquor and specialty wine products 56A:1755, 56A:1805
Richmond
businesses and industries 68B:1345
ethnic diversity and multicultural outreach services 32B:1115
police services and public safety 57B:1350-1355
Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Business Excellence Awards event and award recipients 68B:1345
Richmond Chinese Community Society, organization 32B:1115
Richmond Hospital, acute care tower project 21B:1605, 36A:1640, 40B:1355
Richmond Hospital Foundation, fundraising and Starlight Gala 40B:1355
Richmond Lions Manor, replacement project 36A:1640-1650
Sales tax, application to electricity costs for businesses 31B:1605
Small business, income tax rate 31B:1600-1605
Smyth, Mike, comments on referendum on electoral reform 43B:1815
Statements by members
Barry Hastings and Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue 47B:1400
Clarke McGuire 19B:1350
Community safety award recipient Kevin Krygier 57B:1350-1355
Junior Achievement B.C. 27B:1010
Richmond Chamber of Commerce business award recipients 68B:1345
Richmond Hospital Foundation fundraising gala 40B:1355
Taxation
government policies 21B:1605-1610, 31B:1555-1605
tax credits 31B:1555-1605
Tieleman, Bill, comments on referendum on electoral reform 68B:1730
Transportation
government plan and investment 62B:1055
mobility pricing 56A:1615
Wine and wine industry 56A:1755-1810

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