Second Session, 42nd Parliament – 2021
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; cl. - clause; 1R - First reading;
2R - Second reading; C - Committee stage; 3R - Third reading; RA - Royal Assent
Index updated regularly during session.

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Alexis, Pam (Abbotsford-Mission)

As subject
constituents, family, friends and staff thanked 49B:1425
COVID-19 vaccination 49B:1430
experience of stroke and thanks for care and support 118B:1025
membership on Finance Committee (Farnworth) 100B:1445, 125B:1055
mother's role in family 65B:1340
return to House (de Jong) 107B:1605
Abbotsford Hospice Society, work of organization and fundraising gala 48B:1020
Abbotsford-Mission constituency and area
affordable housing 49B:1430
anti-racism initiatives 49B:1435
COVID-19 impact on businesses and eligibility for supports 49B:1440
growth and government investment 60B:1550
Boswyck Centre, opening of seniors centre and housing project 83B:1010
B.C. Liberal Party, performance as government, openness and transparency 71B:1125-1130
B.C. NDP government, priorities 49B:1430-1435, 60B:1535-1555
Budget debate 60B:1535-1555
Budgets, 2021-22 budget 49B:1435, 60B:1535-1555
Cardiovascular health, stroke awareness 118B:1025
Child care, government plan 60B:1540
Children and youth, early childhood educators, wages and enhancement program 60B:1540
COVID-19 business impact and supports 49B:1435-1440
COVID-19 economic recovery 49B:1430-1440, 60B:1545
COVID-19 impact and government response 49B:1425-1440, 60B:1535-1545
COVID-19 impact and government response, restaurant and food services industry 60B:1545
COVID-19 tourism impact and supports, industry and hospitality industry 60B:1545
COVID-19 vaccination plan 49B:1430
Crime and criminals, money laundering, government response 71B:1130
Discrimination and racism, awareness and prevention, government initiatives 49B:1430-1435
Families, role of mothers 65B:1340
Floods and floodplains, flood response and recovery 139B:1100-1105
Fraser Valley
flooding and landslides, community response 133B:1310-1315
flooding and landslides, impact and recovery 139B:1100-1105
Government, accountability and transparency 71B:1125-1130
Health care funding 60B:1540
Housing
affordable housing
affordability and supply 49B:1430
government plan and initiatives 60B:1545
supply and new units 60B:1545
Income, supplement for low-income seniors 60B:1540
Infrastructure
government investment 60B:1550
government investment, economic benefits 49B:1435
Insurance Corporation of B.C., financial status and transparency 71B:1130
Introductions by members 138B:1340
Media, role of social media in community response to emergencies 133B:1310
Mental health
mental health and addiction
services and funding 60B:1550
services for First Nations communities and Indigenous persons 60B:1550
mental health of children and youth
mental health and addiction services 60B:1550
Mission Hospice Society, work of organization and fundraising gala 48B:1020
Motions
Government openness and transparency 71B:1125-1130
Response to severe weather events 133B:1310-1315
Nurses, role 65B:1340
Parks, funding 60B:1540
Post-secondary institutions, capital investment and projects 60B:1550
Prayers and reflections 48B:1000, 73B:1000, 131B:1330
Seniors, housing 83B:1010
Skills training
trades training
training for underrepresented groups 60B:1550
Statements by members
Fraser Valley flooding and recovery 139B:1100-1105
Mission and Abbotsford hospices 48B:1020
Mission seniors centre and housing project 83B:1010
Role of mothers and nurses 65B:1340
Stroke awareness and MLA's experience of stroke 118B:1025
Throne speech debate 49B:1425-1440
Transit services, fares, free transit for children 12 and under 60B:1555
Weather
severe weather events in November 2021, impact and response 139B:1100-1105
Weather, severe weather events in November 2021, impact and response 133B:1310-1315
Anderson, Brittny (Nelson-Creston)

As subject
attendance at Truth and Reconciliation meetings 117B:1455
experience as water conservation ambassador 102B:1745-1750
experience of family during COVID-19 61B:1505-1510
experience of neighbours building accessible house 65B:1715-1720
experience of racism and white privilege 85B:1115
experience with protests at constituency office 130B:1440
experience with transgender friend 138B:1355
role as special adviser on youth 102B:1735
Access to Services (COVID-19) Act (Bill 20)
debate 130B:1440-1445
Accessible British Columbia Act (Bill 6)
debate 65B:1715-1725
debate on bill, interpreter services 65B:1725
Agriculture
government support and initiatives 102B:1745
regenerative agriculture 102B:1745
young farmers 102B:1745
B.C. Liberal Party, performance as government, public sector job reductions 102B:1725
B.C. NDP government, priorities 61B:1500-1530, 102B:1735-1745
Budget debate 61B:1500-1530
Budgets, 2021-22 budget, content and priorities 61B:1500-1530
Cancer, diagnosis and treatment, services 61B:1505
Cannabis, industry, business advising services 68B:1335-1340
Carney, Mark, announcement at climate change conference 127B:1020
Child care
affordability and availability 102B:1740
government plan
implementation 61B:1515
Children and youth, employment and training, youth initiatives and future leader program 61B:1530
CleanBC plan
emissions component 127B:1025-1030
plastics action plan component 117B:1535-1540
Climate change
action and role of youth 55B:1020-1025
action and social equity 127B:1020, 127B:1030
government action and funding 127B:1020-1030
impact 102B:1735, 102B:1745, 127B:1020
Community Futures Central Kootenay, cannabis business transition initiative 68B:1335-1340
Construction industry, accessible design, universal design concept 65B:1720
COVID-19, access zones for services 130B:1440-1445
COVID-19 business impact and supports 61B:1510
COVID-19 economic recovery
economic recovery 61B:1515
plan and youth council 127B:1020
COVID-19 employee impact and supports
front-line and essential workers, response and services 57B:1100
health care workers, response and services 102B:1725-1730
paid sick leave 68B:1545-1550
young workers 57B:1050-1055
COVID-19 impact
community response and concept of hope 57B:1045-1100
food security 102B:1745
protests at constituency offices 130B:1440-1445
protests at health and education sites 130B:1440-1445
social equity and supply chain 57B:1050
COVID-19 impact and government response
government response 102B:1725-1730, 102B:1745
live events industry 61B:1505-1510
COVID-19 vaccination
social media coverage and "vaccine selfies" 57B:1100
vaccination plan, implementation 61B:1505
Creston Valley, agriculture and food hub 57B:1050
Disabled persons, accessibility and inclusion 65B:1715-1725
Disabled persons, accessibility and inclusion, experience of barriers 65B:1725
Discrimination and racism
awareness and prevention, role of MLAs 85B:1115-1120
homophobia and transphobia 73B:1015-1020
racism against Asian Canadians 85B:1115-1120
Earth Day, theme 55B:1020
Education Statutes Amendment Act, 2021 (Bill 25)
debate 117B:1455
Employment and unemployment, permanent paid sick leave 68B:1545-1550
Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2), 2021 (Bill 13)
debate 68B:1545-1550
Environment, environmental restoration 55B:1020-1025
Environmental Management Amendment Act, 2021 (Bill 24)
debate 117B:1535-1540
Erickson, Amanda, comments on stigma of substance use 99B:1115
Fires and firefighters
wildfires, impact and response 102B:1735
wildfires, prevention and mitigation 61B:1520-1525
First Nations and Indigenous persons
consultation by government 127B:1030
reconciliation 92B:1145-1150, 102B:1740, 117B:1455
residential schools, history and legacy 102B:1740
teacher certification and regulation processes 117B:1455
Food and food industry
food security 57B:1050
institutional procurement and supply of local food 102B:1730
locally grown and produced food, government support and initiatives 102B:1745
Forests and forest industry, old-growth forests, protection and logging deferrals 127B:1030
Gender identity, transgender awareness and empowerment 138B:1355
Great Northern Rail Trail 61B:1525
Greenhouse gas emissions
reduction 127B:1025-1030
Greenhouse gas emissions, reduction
reduction 61B:1525
Harrop-Proctor Community Co-operative, operations and forest products 61B:1520
Health care facilities and hospitals, food services, local food procurement 102B:1730
Health care system
health professionals and workers, government support and initiatives 102B:1725
health professionals and workers, health career access program 57B:1055
public system 61B:1505
Heatwaves, heatwave in June 2021, impact on agriculture 102B:1745
Henman, Pat, disability advocacy work 65B:1720
Housing
accessible housing for disabled persons 65B:1715-1720
affordable housing, affordability and supply 102B:1735
InBC Investment Corp., establishment and role 61B:1510-1515
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, observance 73B:1015-1020
Introductions by members 45B:1005, 72B:1335, 107B:1340
Jumbo Glacier resort municipality, dissolution 127B:1030
Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd.
Kootenay facility and mass timber products 102B:1735
operations and agroforestry project 61B:1525
Kimberley, accessible conference centre 65B:1720
Kootenay area, tourism and environmental protection 102B:1730
Ktunaxa First Nation
history and language 92B:1145
history and language education 117B:1455
LGBTQ2S community, inclusion 73B:1015-1020
Local government
bans on single-use plastic products 117B:1535
relationship with provincial government 102B:1735
Long-term and residential care, workers, health care assistants 57B:1050-1055
Louie, Robert, Sr., work on Lower Kootenay Band dialect documentary 92B:1145
Marino, Elizabeth, comments on climate change 127B:1020
Merritt, Kyle, diagnosis of patient with climate change 127B:1020
Motions
Anti-Asian racism 85B:1115-1120
National Indigenous History Month and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples 92B:1145-1150
Response to opioid crisis and mental health and addiction issues 99B:1115-1120
Mount St. Francis Hospital, closing and status of lands 61B:1515-1520
National Indigenous History Month, observance 92B:1145-1150
Nelson-Creston constituency and area
community response to COVID-19 57B:1050
constituency office issues and neighbours 107B:1355-1400
COVID-19 impact and response 102B:1725-1730
COVID-19 impact on events 61B:1505-1510
COVID-19 protest at constituency office 130B:1440
forest industry and wildfire prevention activities 61B:1520-1525
harm reduction services 102B:1730
health care facilities and child care 61B:1515-1520
health care services 61B:1505
overdose deaths and report 99B:1115-1120
small businesses and government support 102B:1730
Nicholson, Lorne, life and service as MLA 61B:1500-1505
Paul, Mary, comments on redevelopment of former residential school 92B:1145
Plastic products
ban on single-use plastic products and packaging 117B:1535-1540
ban on single-use plastic products and packaging, exemptions 117B:1535
impact on environment and wildlife 117B:1535
Politics and politicians, political participation by youth 102B:1735
Popham, Lana, work as Agriculture Minister 102B:1745
Poverty, action and reduction strategy 107B:1355-1400
Poverty, reduction strategy 107B:1355
Private members' statements
COP26 127B:1020-1030
The power of hope during the third wave 57B:1045-1100
Recycling, recycling in rural areas 117B:1540
St. Eugene Mission Resort, history as former residential school and activities of resort 92B:1145
Selkirk College, child care initiative 61B:1515
Sign language, interpreters 65B:1725
Society, civil society and balance of rights and freedoms 130B:1440
Statements by members
Action on poverty 107B:1355-1400
Activism against gender-based violence 138B:1350-1355
Community Futures Central Kootenay and cannabis industry initiative 68B:1335-1340
Earth Day and action on climate change 55B:1020-1025
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 73B:1015-1020
Support for persons experiencing domestic violence 122B:1015-1020
Streukens, Amber, comments on stigma of substance use 99B:1115
Substance use and addiction
harm reduction, drug-testing services 102B:1730
illegal and toxic drugs, toxicity levels of illicit drugs 99B:1115
Naloxone treatment 102B:1730
overdoses, deaths and response 99B:1115-1120, 102B:1730
stigma in rural communities 99B:1115
Taghum Bridge, replacement 61B:1500
Throne speech debate 102B:1725-1750
Transgender Day of Remembrance, observance and purpose 138B:1350
Transit services, fares, free transit for children 12 and under 61B:1525
Transportation, active transportation 65B:1725
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, calls to action, education recommendations 117B:1455
UN Climate Change Conference, 2021 conference in Glasgow 127B:1020-1025
Violence
domestic violence, support for persons experiencing domestic violence 122B:1015-1020
gender-based violence, response and prevention 138B:1350
White privilege, experience and allyship 85B:1115-1120
Yaqan Nukiy School
activities 92B:1145
Indigenous education 117B:1455
Yaqan Nukiy/Lower Kootenay Band, history and economic development 92B:1145-1150
Ashton, Dan (Penticton)

As subject
employer case re COVID-19 impact on business (Kyllo) 56B:1635
staff commended 77B:1640-1645
Auditor General for Local Government
audit council 72A:1710
budget and operations 72A:1705, 72A:1805
closing of office and Auditor General compensation 72A:1700-1710
Banez, Kaye, concerns re service model change for children with support needs 127B:1135
B.C., size and communities 77B:1645-1650
B.C. Housing Management Commission
acquisition of properties for shelter facilities 72A:1555-1605
Chalke, Jay, service and re-appointment as Ombudsperson 80B:1110-1115
Children and youth
children with support needs, role of parents 127B:1135-1140
children with support needs, service model change
impact on autism services and funding 127B:1135-1140
stakeholder concerns and consultation 127B:1135-1140
children with support needs, service model change, impact and stakeholder consultation 127B:1135-1140
Churchill, Winston, comments on democracy 72A:1720
CleanBC plan 72A:1655
Climate change
climate action revenue incentive program 72A:1615-1700
government action, local governments and climate action charter 72A:1615
Community Charter, regulations 123B:1705
COVID-19 business impact and supports 57B:1115, 112B:1425
COVID-19 economic recovery, plan and funding 72A:1525
COVID-19 emergency measures use
Ombudsperson recommendations and government response 80B:1110-1115
transition to legislative framework 80B:1055
COVID-19 emergency orders and regulations
local government borrowing and repayment process 80B:1125-1130
local government meetings 80B:1120
COVID-19 employee impact and supports, front-line and essential workers, appreciation 57B:1115
COVID-19 housing impact and supportive housing
strengthening communities funding 72A:1500
supportive housing and relocation of homeless persons 72A:1605
COVID-19 impact and government response
immigrant services 72A:1810
local government 72A:1525-1530, 80B:1055-1155
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, implementation 72A:1505-1520
Education funding
rural schools 75A:1745
Education Ministry
estimates debate 75A:1745-1750
Education, school arts and music programs 75A:1745-1750
Elections
2020 general election, mail-in ballots 80B:1055-1100
redistribution of electoral boundaries, First Nations considerations 77B:1650
redistribution of electoral boundaries, process and principles 77B:1645-1650
rural and remote constituencies, representation 77B:1645-1650
Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act, 2021 (Bill 7)
debate 77B:1640-1650
Electoral Boundaries Commission, work of commission 77B:1645
Emergencies, emergency measures, government powers 80B:1120
First Nations and Indigenous persons
land use decisions, relationship with local government 123B:1620
reconciliation, funding for initiatives 72A:1505-1515
reconciliation, local government 72A:1505-1520
Freedom of information, access to information, changes 112B:1420-1445
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2021 (Bill 22)
debate 112B:1420-1445
introduction timeline and activities of review special committee 112B:1435
Furey, Mike, position as acting Auditor General for Local Government 72A:1705-1710
Government, accountability and transparency 112B:1420-1430
Greenhouse gas emissions, emissions from sectors, local government tracking and reporting 72A:1645
Health care system, health professionals and workers, care aides and health care assistants 88C:1535
Health Ministry
estimates debate 88C:1535
Housing
affordable housing, government action 117B:1630-1635
government action on issues and role of opposition 72A:1720
supply and new units 123B:1605, 124B:1450, 124B:1500-1505
supportive housing, siting in communities and role of government 72A:1555-1610, 124B:1450
Hut, Amber, concerns re service model change for children with support needs 127B:1135
Immigration, provincial nominee program and services during COVID-19 72A:1805-1810
Information and Privacy Commissioner, recommendations on freedom-of-information and privacy protection legislation 112B:1435-1440
Infrastructure, community economic recovery infrastructure program 72A:1530-1535
Islands Trust Act
amendments 117B:1635, 123B:1805-1810
amendments, consultation with First Nations 123B:1750-1800
Islands Trust, support for initiatives on environment and unique amenities 123B:1805
Local government
borrowing and repayment process 80B:1125-1130, 80B:1150
codes of conduct 117B:1635-1640, 123B:1715-1750, 124B:1540
codes of conduct, application 123B:1735
development approval process
changes 117B:1635, 124B:1445, 124B:1500
minor variance permits and delegation of authority 124B:1510-1520
public comment and consultation 124B:1510
public hearings 123B:1820, 124B:1445-1510
public hearings and supportive housing 124B:1450
review and First Nations consultation 123B:1615-1620
review and recommendations 123B:1610-1625
electronic meetings and public hearings 80B:1120-1125, 80B:1140-1145
financial management, oversight 80B:1125-1130
improvement districts, annual general meetings and trustee terms 80B:1145-1150
improvement districts, quorum issues and oversight 80B:1145
infrastructure funding and projects 72A:1530-1550
powers and operations in special circumstances 80B:1105
public notice requirements 123B:1620, 123B:1630-1710, 123B:1815, 124B:1510, 124B:1520
public notices, newspapers and alternatives 123B:1650-1705
relationship with provincial government, consultation 72A:1625-1635
relationship with provincial government, paramountcy issue 72A:1550-1615
role and work 72B:1340
special meetings, emergencies 123B:1810-1815
staff wages 80B:1130
tax sales of properties 80B:1155
transparency and public access 80B:1120-1125
Local Government Awareness Week, purpose 72B:1340
Local government elections, mail-in ballots and process in special circumstances 80B:1135
Long-term and residential care
facilities, management and health authority administration 88C:1535
workers, wages 88C:1535
Motions
Role of parents in care of children 127B:1135-1140
Support for communities during COVID-19 57B:1110-1115
Municipal Affairs Ministry
estimates debate 72A:1445-1720, 72A:1805-1810
budget, access to contingencies 72A:1525-1530
budget, allocations and spending 72A:1520
minister, advocacy role 72A:1530, 72A:1610
minister and staff thanked 72A:1715-1720, 117B:1630, 124B:1540
minister, powers 124B:1535
responsibilities and accomplishments 72A:1450, 72A:1550
transfer of immigration responsibilities from Jobs Ministry 72A:1805
work with Environment and Climate Change Strategy Ministry 72A:1640
Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2021 (Bill 10)
debate 80B:1050-1155
regulations 80B:1100-1120, 80B:1150
stakeholder consultation and support 80B:1055-1100
Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2021 (Bill 26)
debate 117B:1630-1640, 123B:1600-1820, 124B:1445-1520, 124B:1535-1540
consultation on bill 123B:1610-1625, 123B:1715, 123B:1750-1800
purpose 123B:1600
Okanagan area, fish restoration program 72A:1655
Penticton
housing and homelessness, shelter operations and role of government 72A:1555-1610
mayor, letters 72A:1615
Penticton constituency and area, size and electoral representation 77B:1640, 77B:1650
Penticton Indian Band, fish hatchery 72A:1655
Politics and politicians
elected officials, conduct 123B:1750
local politicians 72B:1340
Powell River, economic development and mill site area, local governance 117B:1635
Premier's Office, application of freedom-of-information legislation 112B:1440
Privacy, protection of personal information, data residency requirements and changes 112B:1430-1440
Retirement Concepts, management of facilities 88C:1535
Ruth, Gordon, position as Auditor General for Local Government 72A:1705
School district 67 (Okanagan Skaha), music programs 75A:1745-1750
Schools, rural schools 75A:1745
Small business, role in communities 57B:1115
Statements by members
Local government 72B:1340
Summerland Secondary School, gymnasium project 75A:1745
Treasury Board, process 72A:1530
Union of B.C. Municipalities, role re local government issues and legislation 123B:1615
University Endowment Land Act, amendments 124B:1535
Vancouver
city government
climate action revenue incentive program funding 72A:1620, 72A:1645
Coopers Park washroom project and funding 72A:1545
development approval process 124B:1505
housing affordability and supply 117B:1630
housing supply 124B:1505
Vancouver Charter
amendments 124B:1540
provisions 124B:1505

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