Third Session, 42nd Parliament – 2022
Debates of the Legislative Assembly (Hansard)

MEMBERS INDEX (DRAFT)
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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Babchuk, Michele (North Island)

Campbell River Art Gallery
Art Hive community art studio and program 243B:1350-1355
First Nations and Indigenous persons
economic and community development 209B:1015-1020
Gwa'sala-Nakwaxda'xw Nations
history and community development 209B:1015-1020
Homelessness
community services and supports, inclusive arts program 243B:1350-1355
Introductions by members 219B:1025, 253B:1345
Q'waxsem Place
supportive housing complex 150B:1340
Statements by members
Art Hive community art studio at Campbell River Art Gallery 243B:1350-1355
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations 209B:1015-1020
Q'waxsem Place supportive housing in Campbell River 150B:1340
Bailey, Brenda (Vancouver–False Creek)

As subject
awareness of Nanaimo Chinese community 152B:1655
comments on tax on sale of used vehicles (Stone) 163B:1120
Animation industry
role in economy 207B:1110
Attorney General Statutes (Hague Convention on Child and Family Support) Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 8)
debate 167B:1125-1130
Automobiles
taxation
tax on sale of used vehicles 159B:1755-1800
Black Canadians
history and contributions 148B:1005-1010
Black History Month 148B:1010
B.C.
shared history 152B:1655
B.C. NDP government
priorities 152B:1650-1710
Budget debate 159B:1750-1820
Budgets
2022-23 budget
content and priorities 159B:1750-1820
Chapman, Dayna
experience in foster care system 228B:1030
Chiasson, Tania
comments on housing issues in Pemberton 235B:1025
Child care
funding and spaces 159B:1810-1815
government initiatives 152B:1655
Child protection system
children in government care
support for former youth in care 159B:1820
support for youth and transition out of care 228B:1030
Children and youth
children with support needs, service model change
early implementation 159B:1820
early childhood educators
support and government investment 152B:1655-1700
Chinese Canadian Museum
establishment 152B:1655
Chinese Canadians
history and contributions 152B:1655
COVID-19 impact and government response
poverty reduction strategy 228B:1020
Creative Industries Week
celebration 207B:1110
Deafblindness
awareness 218B:1410-1415
Discrimination and racism
incidence and issues during COVID-19 152B:1655
racism against Asian Canadians 152B:1655
Dune
film productions 207B:1110
Foster care
homelessness among former youth in care 228B:1030
Health care system
government investment and initiatives 159B:1815
Henry Hudson Elementary School
replacement project 159B:1815
High-technology industry
development and government support 159B:1800-1810, 202B:1015
Homelessness
youth homelessness 228B:1030
Housing
affordable housing
affordability and supply 158B:1120-1125
government action 146B:1100-1105
government action and initiatives 152B:1705-1710
government plan and initiatives 158B:1125
government role and intervention 152B:1700-1705
relationship between rental and home-ownership affordability 152B:1700-1705
Human rights
support for international human rights 249B:1010-1015
Information and communications technology
augmented reality and virtual reality sector 207B:1110
digital and interactive media industry
visual effects achievements and awards 207B:1110
virtual reality, metaverse development and uses 202B:1015
Web3 202B:1015
Introductions by members 159B:1335, 167B:1010, 194B:1345, 229B:1340, 250B:1340, 251B:1015, 253B:1340
Iran
conditions and human rights violations 249B:1010-1015, 249B:1020
death of Mahsa Amini and protests in Iran and elsewhere, government response 221B:1005-1010
death of Mahsa Amini in police custody 249B:1005-1010
discrimination against Kurdish Iranians, protests 221B:1005
"women, life, freedom" protests 249B:1005-1010, 249B:1020
Iranian Canadians
participation in "women, life, freedom" global protests 249B:1015-1020
Japanese Canadians
culture and sakura trees 181B:1020-1025
Johnson, Darien
experience in foster care system 228B:1030
LGBTQ2S community
government action on issues 221B:1020
Local government
development approval process, changes 152B:1705-1710
McParland, Katherine
comments on youth aging out of care 228B:1030
Mortgage Services Act (Bill 29)
debate 225B:1620-1635
Motions
Action on housing and rental costs 158B:1120-1125
Creative Industries Week and role of creative sector 207B:1105-1110
Housing affordability 146B:1100-1105
International Women's Day and freedom from gender-based discrimination 165B:1135-1140
Municipal Affairs Statutes (Property Taxation) Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 28)
debate 224B:1450-1500
Nanaimo
Chinese-Canadian community 152B:1655
Pemberton
housing affordability and supply 235B:1025
Politics and politicians
political participation, women in politics and appointment to Senate 221B:1015
Poverty
measurement and reporting 228B:1020
Prayers and reflections 197B:1330
Private members' statements
Poverty reduction 228B:1015-1030
Sexual Assault Awareness Month on behalf of Grace Lore (Victoria–Beacon Hill) 186B:1045-1100
Women's History Month 221B:1005-1020
Private members' statements (response)
Sea to Sky affordability 235B:1025
Restaurant and food services industry
liquor server wages 152B:1650
Sage Haven Society, Port Alberni, B.C.
sexual assault victim services 186B:1050
Sanii, Touran
life and anniversary of death 212B:1025
Schools
capital projects
government investment and projects 159B:1815
Science and technology
clean technology development
funding and support 159B:1800
Sexual violence
sexual assault
services and funding 186B:1045-1100
Skilled Trades BC Act (Bill 4)
debate 150B:1805-1815
Skills training
micro-credentialling 159B:1800-1805
Social Development and Poverty Reduction Ministry
reports on poverty reduction strategy
2019 and 2020 annual reports 228B:1020
2021 annual report 228B:1015-1020
Speculation and vacancy tax
impact 152B:1705
Statements by members
Awareness of deafblindness 218B:1410-1415
Black community and Hogan’s Alley in Vancouver 148B:1005-1010
Metaverse and high-tech sector in B.C. 202B:1015
Technology innovation awards recipients 233B:1105-1110
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 181B:1020-1025
VMF Winter Arts Festival in Vancouver 163B:1020-1025
Technology Impact Awards
recipients 233B:1110
Throne speech
content 152B:1650
Throne speech debate 152B:1650-1710
Toronto
housing market 152B:1705
Tributes
Touran Sanii 212B:1025
Ukraine
invasion, impact on Ukrainian women 165B:1135
UN Commission on the Status of Women
position on human rights violations in Iran 249B:1010
Vancouver
Black community and Hogan's Alley area 148B:1005-1010
high-technology industry and arts and culture 163B:1020-1025
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
event 181B:1020-1025
Vancouver–False Creek constituency and area
constituent case re access to preschool and elementary school 159B:1815
constituents' issues and concerns 152B:1655-1705
housing 152B:1705
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, Victoria, B.C.
integrated services clinic 186B:1050
Video games
production industry, role in economy 207B:1110
Violence
violence against Indigenous women and children
sexual assault services and government supports 186B:1055
violence against women 221B:1005
VMF Winter Arts Festival 163B:1020-1025
Wages and salaries
minimum wage, increases and relationship to inflation 152B:1650
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
study on wages and inflation 152B:1650
West Vancouver-Sea to Sky constituency and area
affordability and cost of living issues 235B:1025
child care, government investment 235B:1025
housing affordability and government action 235B:1025
Whistler
housing affordability and supply 235B:1025
Wildlife Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 14)
debate 175B:1800-1810
Women
government action on issues 221B:1020
impacts of war and violent conflict 165B:1135-1140
pay equity
gender pay gap 221B:1020
women's equality and gender equity 165B:1135
women's equality and rights, "Persons" court case 221B:1015
Women's History Month
event 221B:1005
Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 5)
debate 152B:1445-1450
Bains, Hon. Harry (Surrey-Newton)

As subject
meetings with stakeholders in Sea to Sky transit system 183B:1430
Agriculture
workers, safety and vehicle accident in 2007 166B:1335
B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
employment standards 205B:1050
COVID-19 business impact and supports
impact 176B:1630
COVID-19 employee impact and supports
paid sick leave 174B:1105
Documents tabled
WorkSafeBC
2021 annual report and 2022-2024 service plan 211B:1435
Employment and unemployment
paid sick leave 173B:1345, 174B:1105-1115
administrative changes 174B:1105-1110, 176B:1605-1615
application and coverage 174B:1110, 174B:1125
legislation and implementation 174B:1105, 174B:1125, 176B:1605
stakeholder concerns 176B:1615-1635
Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 19)
debate 173B:1345, 174B:1105-1115, 174B:1125, 176B:1605-1640
definitions, "calendar year" 176B:1605
purpose of bill 173B:1345, 174B:1115
Employment standards branch
backlog of cases 205B:1050
caseload and resources 176B:1635-1640
staffing 205B:1050
Introductions by members 148B:1005, 153B:1015, 169B:1335, 173B:1335, 184B:1005, 194B:1335, 196B:1330, 211B:1340, 213B:1340, 219B:1010, 223B:1005, 231B:1440-1445, 237B:1005, 251B:1005
Labour
collective agreements, meet-or-exceed provision 174B:1110
collective bargaining process 183B:1430, 205B:1045, 216B:1055
Labour Ministry
estimates debate 168A:1430-1815, 169A:1450-1730
staff 176B:1605
Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 10)
debate 183B:1345, 190B:1545-1625, 199B:1600-1610, 201A:1445-1815, 202B:1105-1150, 203A:1340-1545, 203B:1600-1705, 203B:1715-1825, 204B:1840-1850, 205B:1110-1150, 208A:1605-1820
Lanyon, Stan
contributions in labour law and death 197B:1335
Occupational health and safety
workplace safety 166B:1335
Oral questions (response)
Backlog of cases at employment standards branch 205B:1050
Labour dispute in Sea to Sky transit system 183B:1430, 205B:1045, 216B:1055
Sidhu, Avneet
reflections on mother's death in farmworker accident 166B:1335
Sports and recreation
hockey 170B:1010
Statements
Worker safety and commemoration of farmworker deaths 166B:1335
Surrey Thunder hockey team
accomplishments 170B:1010
Tributes
Stan Lanyon 197B:1335
Surrey Thunder hockey team 170B:1010
West Vancouver–Sea to Sky constituency and area
regional transit services in Sea to Sky area
labour dispute 183B:1430, 205B:1045, 216B:1055
Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 5)
debate 150B:1335-1340, 152B:1325-1345, 152B:1450-1455, 164B:1305-1525
Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (Bill 41)
debate 243B:1340, 244B:1125-1155, 245B:1815, 250C:1730-2045, 251C:1115-1140, 252C:1345-2040, 253C:1450-1635
WorkSafeBC
annual report, 2021, and 2022-2024 service plan, tabled 211B:1435
Banman, Bruce (Abbotsford South)

As subject
grandparents' escape from Ukraine 183A:1625
Abbotsford
aviation companies 250B:1355
creative sector 207B:1145
crime and community safety issues 188B:1045-1050, 228B:1120-1125
film industry 207B:1145
flooding, Sumas Prairie flooding and impact 183A:1625
flooding, Sumas Prairie flooding and recovery 143B:1735-1740, 214B:1125, 239B:1440
Sikh community and Gur Sikh Temple 184B:1025
Abbotsford, B.C.
Concerts and performances 207B:1145
transportation costs and infrastructure 242B:1150-1155
Abbotsford International Air Show
air show 201B:1350-1355
Abbotsford International Airport
operations 250B:1355
Abbotsford South constituency and area
constituents impacted by 2021 flooding event 169B:1845, 183A:1625
transportation infrastructure and projects 221B:1020-1025
Agriculture
challenges and government support 239B:1440
farmers, support 214B:1125
financial assistance and insurance programs, disaster recovery programs 242B:1155
Airline industry
affordable air travel 250B:1355
Arts and culture
creative sector
funding and role 207B:1145
role in economy 207B:1145
Automobiles
taxation
tax on sale of electric and zero-emission vehicles 169B:1850, 170B:1120
tax on sale of used vehicles 162B:1450, 170B:1115, 242B:1155
B.C. NDP government
action on campaign statements and stated goals 162B:1445, 162B:1455-1500
performance
accountability and transparency 221B:1020-1025, 221B:1030-1035
performance and action on issues 143B:1725-1750
priorities 214B:1125, 219B:1120
Budget debate 162B:1435-1505
Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2022
debate 170B:1110-1130
Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2022 (Bill 6)
debate 169B:1845-1850
Budgets
2022-23 budget
content and priorities 162B:1435-1505
Business
taxation
tax on online marketplace services 170B:1120, 170B:1130
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
contract with government 183A:1755-1840
Child care
affordability and availability 179B:1020
Citizens' Services Ministry
estimates debate 183A:1625-1840, 184A:1115-1140, 185A:1305-1415, 185A:1510
budget 183A:1630
Communities
Challenges and resilience 158B:1055-1100
Consumers
cost of living
cost increases 169B:1845-1850, 170B:1110-1130, 179B:1015-1030, 193B:1150, 242B:1150-1155
cost increases and government action 143B:1725-1730
COVID-19
data collection and information access 143B:1745
testing, rapid tests and access 143B:1745
COVID-19 impact
health care system 143B:1745
COVID-19 impact and government response
government response 143B:1745
Crime and criminals
crime in communities
handling of cases by justice system 188B:1045-1050
Democracy
values 162B:1435-1440
Emergencies
emergency preparedness
climate-related events 143B:1735
emergency preparedness and response
emergency response to floods, landslides, heatwaves and wildfires 143B:1735, 158B:1055-1100
Energy
home heating
tax on fossil-fuel systems and heat pumps 170B:1115, 170B:1130
First Nations and Indigenous persons
businesses, participation in B.C. Bid system 183A:1840, 184A:1120
Indigenous procurement initiative 183A:1840, 184A:1115-1120
Floods and floodplains
flooding preparedness and response 239B:1440
Food and food industry
berry farming 143B:1740
food prices 143B:1730
Food security 242B:1155
Fraser Valley
flooding and landslides, impact and response 155B:1350-1355, 215A:1625-1635
flooding of farmland 143B:1735-1740
flooding of farmland and recovery 239B:1440
Freedom of information
access to information
access for Indigenous persons 221B:1025
changes 143B:1745, 221B:1025
proactive and routine disclosure 185A:1345
requests for information
fees 221B:1025
fees and fee waivers 185A:1345-1355
number of requests and impact of fees 185A:1325-1330
Fuel
gasoline
fuel rebate for drivers 179B:1020
price increase 143B:1730, 170B:1120, 242B:1150
FV Flood Help
flood relief group on social media 155B:1350-1355
Gholia, Rattan Kaur
death 247B:1010
Government
accountability and transparency 143B:1745, 162B:1440, 170B:1120-1125, 221B:1020
information
storage of data outside B.C. or Canada 185A:1405-1415, 185A:1510
ministers
removal of salary holdbacks 169B:1845-1850, 170B:1110-1115
procurement practices and system
B.C. Bid system 183A:1735, 184A:1120
B.C. Bid system replacement 183A:1650-1840, 184A:1115-1125
B.C. Bid system use 183A:1815-1835
contracted work on system 183A:1755-1840
replacement of B.C. bid system 163B:1050-1055
social procurement 184A:1120-1125
Health care facilities and hospitals
staffing at hospitals 190B:1415
walk-in clinics, waiting times 187B:1420-1425
Health care professionals and workers
staffing shortages 143B:1745
whistleblower protection 190B:1415-1420
Health care system
primary health care
accessibility 187B:1420-1425
Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36)
debate 238B:1800-1820, 239B:1520-1535
Heatwaves
heatwave deaths and government response 143B:1735
Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway)
Fraser Valley section improvement projects 215A:1625-1635
Highways and roads
damage from severe weather events, rebuilding and repair projects 215A:1625-1635
Home ownership
young homebuyers, affordability and cost increases 193B:1150
Housing
affordable housing
affordability 179B:1020
affordability and supply 143B:1725-1730, 193B:1150
government action 146B:1150-1155, 242B:1155
Housing Supply Act (Bill 43)
debate 252B:1605-1635
Inflation
inflation levels 143B:1730
Information and communications technology
high-speed Internet service
connectivity issues for remote and rural communities 184A:1130-1140, 185A:1305-1325
infrastructure 184A:1140, 185A:1305-1325
Internet service expansion initiative 184A:1130
Interior Health Authority
communications re public comments by employees 190B:1420
Introductions by members 191B:1005, 208B:1345, 209B:1010, 212B:1025, 240B:1010
Justice system
handling of cases involving repeat offenders
government action on issues 228B:1120-1125
panel report and government response to recommendations 228B:1125
Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 10)
debate 190B:1715-1740
Legislature
committee system
collaboration in committees 162B:1440
language used in House
"has trouble with the truth" 163B:1050
withdrawal of comments 163B:1050
Lytton
fire recovery process and government action 143B:1735, 214B:1125
MLAs
remuneration
proposed freeze on cost-of-living increase 242B:1155
Mental health
mental health and addiction
government response to issues 143B:1740
Mortgage Services Act (Bill 29) 229B:1750
Motions
Community safety and role of justice system 228B:1120-1125
Creative Industries Week and role of creative sector 207B:1145
Housing affordability 146B:1150-1155
Inflation and cost of living 242B:1150-1155
Museum replacement project 214B:1125
Youth leaders and support for young people 193B:1145-1150
Municipal Affairs Statutes (Property Taxation) Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 28)
debate 224B:1740-1800, 227B:1455-1505, 227B:1620-1625
Municipalities Enabling and Validating (No. 4) Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 2)
debate 145B:1520-1540
Nurses
working conditions 190B:1415-1420
Oral questions
Access to family physicians and primary health care services 187B:1420-1425
Crime in communities and handling of cases by justice system 188B:1045-1050
Health care issues and whistleblower protection for health care workers 190B:1415-1420
Proposed medical school at Simon Fraser University and museum replacement project 219B:1120
Replacement of B.C. Bid procurement system 163B:1050-1055
Passenger Transportation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (Bill 40)
debate 243B:1715-1745
Physicians
supply and training, new medical school proposal 219B:1120
Prayers and reflections 160B:1000, 190B:1330
Privacy
disclosure of personal information
disclosure of personal information outside Canada 185A:1400
protection of personal information
data residency 185A:1400-1415
Private members' statements
Transparency 221B:1020-1035
Understanding affordability 179B:1015-1030
Private members' statements (response)
The importance of communities coming together 158B:1055-1100
Property Law Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 12)
debate 180B:1445-1515
Provincial Sales Tax Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 42)
debate 246B:1640-1710
Public service
hybrid work model and remote work 183A:1630-1645
office space 183A:1640-1645
Real estate industry
housing market
conditions and price increases 143B:1725
Rental housing
rebates for tenants 143B:1730
rent increases 193B:1150
supply and affordability 143B:1730
Royal B.C. Museum
collections and research facility project, costs 214B:1125
replacement project 214B:1125
Safety
public safety
community safety issues and government response 228B:1120-1125
Sikh community
history and contributions 184B:1025
Speculation and vacancy tax
exemptions, flood- or landslide-damaged properties 169B:1845
Statements by members
Abbotsford International Air Show 201B:1350-1355
Affordable air travel and Abbotsford International Airport 250B:1355
Donald Voth 243B:1350
Flooding preparedness and agriculture in Fraser Valley 239B:1440
Fraser Valley flood relief group on social media 155B:1350-1355
Vaisakhi 184B:1025
Substance use and addiction
overdoses
deaths and government response 143B:1740
treatment and recovery services
services and funding 143B:1740
Taxation
government policies 170B:1110-1115
Throne speech
content 143B:1725, 143B:1745
Throne speech debate 143B:1725-1750
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry
estimates debate 215A:1625-1635
Treasury Board
powers, delegation 170B:1120-1125
Tributes
Rattan Kaur Gholia 247B:1010
Vaisakhi
celebration 184B:1025
Volunteers and volunteer sector
Contributions 158B:1055-1100
Voth, Donald
life and contributions 243B:1350
Weather
severe weather events in November 2021
impact and response 143B:1735-1740
Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (Bill 41)
debate 245B:1800-1810
Beare, Hon. Lisa (Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows)

As subject
comments during debate on freedom-of-information legislation 145B:1705 (Bond) 150B:1355 (de Jong) 143B:1515-1530, 150B:1405 (Olsen) 142B:1500, 143B:1455-1515 (Speaker) 148B:1050-1105
documents re decision on fees for freedom-of-information requests tabled (de Jong) 143B:1530
performance as cabinet minister (de Jong) 163B:1055-1100 (Milobar) 243B:1430
Abbotsford
flooding response 183A:1625
Adult basic education
accessibility and funding 162B:1520
Anti-Racism Data Act (Bill 24)
debate 197B:1645-1650
B.C. Arts Council
annual report, 2021-22, tabled 223B:1125
B.C. by region
coastal B.C.
fibre optic line and connectivity project 185A:1455
B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
freedom-of-information issues 151B:1050-1055
B.C. NDP government
priorities 243B:1425
Budget debate 162B:1505-1525
Budgets
2022-23 budget
content and priorities 162B:1505-1525
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
contract with government 183A:1750-1840
Chief records officer
annual report, 2021-22, tabled 253B:1440
Child care
government initiatives 162B:1505-1510
Citizens' Services Ministry
estimates debate 183A:1620-1840, 184A:1115-1145, 185A:1305-1515
budget 183A:1630
staff 183A:1620
staff thanked 162B:1505
COVID-19 economic recovery
economic recovery 162B:1505
Cowichan Valley constituency and area
Service B.C. office 185A:1505-1510
de Jong, Michael
comments on issues
freedom-of-information issues 151B:1050
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
action plan for implementation
government investment 185A:1425-1430
Documents tabled
B.C. Arts Council 2021-22 annual report 223B:1125
Chief records officer 2021-22 annual report 253B:1440
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
administration report, 2019-20 and 2020-21 211B:1435
administration report, 2021-22 253B:1440
Economy
sustainable development and transition to low-carbon economy 162B:1510-1520
Emergencies
emergency preparedness and response
climate-related events 162B:1510-1515
emergency social services 183A:1620-1625
First Nations and Indigenous persons
businesses, participation in B.C. Bid system 184A:1120
language preservation and revitalization, inclusive digital font in government communications and records 185A:1430
language preservation and revitalization, personal names in government documents 185A:1430-1440
reconciliation
government action 243B:1420-1435
Floods and floodplains
flooding and response 162B:1515
flooding preparedness and response 183A:1620-1625
Freedom of information
access to information
changes 185A:1335-1340
access to information, expansion 151B:1050-1055
proactive and routine disclosure
proactive disclosure 185A:1335, 185A:1340-1345
requests for information
decision on fees 145B:1705
fees and fee waivers 185A:1400
number of requests and impact of fees 185A:1330-1335
process 185A:1335
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
administration report, 2019-20 and 2020-21, tabled 211B:1435
administration report, 2021-22, tabled 253B:1440
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2021
provisions on government transparency and accountability 185A:1335
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2021 (Bill 22)
debate on fees for freedom-of-information requests by Citizen's Services Minister 145B:1705
Gaming Control Act (Bill 32)
debate 226B:1115
Government
cabinet decisions and role 243B:1425-1435
information
storage of data outside B.C. or Canada 185A:1405-1415, 185A:1515
information technology, data centre contract 185A:1410
information technology, funding 183A:1630
procurement practices and system
B.C. Bid system 183A:1740, 184A:1120
B.C. Bid system replacement 183A:1650-1840, 184A:1115-1130
B.C. Bid system use 183A:1820-1825, 184A:1115
CETA requirements 183A:1725, 183A:1800, 183A:1835, 184A:1115
contracted work on system 183A:1750-1840
replacement of B.C. bid system 163B:1050-1100
social procurement 184A:1125-1130
Gulf Islands
Internet service 185A:1450-1455
Immigration
Ukrainian refugees in B.C.
settlement supports and services 183A:1625
Information and communications technology
high-speed Internet service
connectivity issues for remote and rural communities 184A:1130-1145, 185A:1305-1325
connectivity issues for rural, remote and Indigenous communities 162B:1520-1525
infrastructure 184A:1145, 185A:1305-1325
Internet service expansion initiative 184A:1130-1135, 185A:1430
Introductions by members 173B:1345, 174B:1010, 218B:1355, 229B:1340, 240B:1010, 244B:1005
Judicial Review Procedure Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 39)
debate 246B:1345
Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows constituency and area
constituency office, staff thanked 162B:1505
Mayne Island
Internet service expansion 185A:1450-1455
Motions
Adoption of report of Special Committee of Selection 156B:1105, 156B:1130
Olympic Games
2030 Winter Games and Paralympic Games
Indigenous-led bid proposal and government decision 243B:1415-1435
Oral questions (response)
2030 Winter Olympics bid proposal and role of First Nations 243B:1415-1435
Government transparency and response to freedom-of-information requests 151B:1050-1055
Replacement of B.C. Bid procurement system 163B:1050-1100
Privacy
disclosure of personal information
disclosure of personal information outside Canada 185A:1405
protection of personal information
data residency 185A:1405-1415
Privilege
comments by Lisa Beare during debate on Bill 22, debate 145B:1705
Public service
hybrid work model and remote work 183A:1635-1650
office space 183A:1645-1650
Saanich North and the Islands constituency and area
internet service 185A:1450-1455
Selection Special Committee
report for third session of 42nd parliament, adoption 156B:1105, 156B:1130
Service B.C.
customer service and accessibility 185A:1505-1510, 185A:1515
flood response centre 183A:1625
services during emergencies 183A:1620-1625
Sexual violence
sexual assault
services and funding 162B:1510
Begg, Garry (Surrey-Guildford)

B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
social services and funding 228B:1105-1110
position on issues
community safety and justice system 228B:1110
Discrimination and racism
role of unconscious bias 188B:1010
Introductions by members 155B:1335, 197B:1335, 244B:1010
Justice system
bail system and release from custody 228B:1105-1110
handling of cases involving repeat offenders
government action on issues 228B:1105-1110
Legislature
committee system
collaboration in committees 188B:1015
Motions
Community safety and role of justice system 228B:1105-1110
Private members' statements (response)
Creative solutions 207B:1050-1055
Reforming the Police Act Special Committee
members and work of committee 188B:1015
Social welfare
support system for vulnerable persons 228B:1105-1110
Society
decision-making, role of unconscious bias and critical thinking 188B:1010-1015
Statements by members
Services at Surrey Memorial Hospital 148B:1010-1015
Unconscious bias and critical thinking and work of Police Act reform committee 188B:1010-1015
Surrey Memorial Hospital
COVID-19 response and services 148B:1010-1015
Bernier, Mike (Peace River South)

As subject
communications with oil and gas industry 189A:1445-1450
constituents thanked 144B:1145
property ownership and renovations 239B:1500
Allen, Stephanie
position at B.C. Housing and comments on issues 251B:1100
Attorney General Ministry and Minister Responsible for Housing
estimates debate 216B:1115-1145, 217B:1445-1725, 217B:1805-1820
Automobiles
taxation
tax on sale of used vehicles 155B:1830-1835, 171B:1305-1310
B.C. by region
rural B.C.
LNG development and jobs 172B:1105-1110
Brar, Jagrup
property ownership 239B:1500
B.C. by region
northern B.C.
government support and consideration 144B:1145
rural B.C.
economic development 179B:1130
B.C. Hydro
heat pump incentives 189A:1515-1520
B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
post-secondary student housing 235B:1010
B.C. NDP government
action on campaign statements 144B:1145
action on campaign statements and stated goals 145B:1305-1320, 155B:1840-1855, 173B:1425-1430
MLAs
property ownership 239B:1500-1505
performance
affordability issues 155B:1830
economy 179B:1130-1135
taxation 155B:1830-1835
performance, crime and community safety 228B:1140-1145
priorities 155B:1840, 214B:1150
vision 145B:1325
Budget debate 155B:1825-1855
Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2022 (Bill 6)
debate 171B:1300-1325
Budgets
2022-23 budget
content and priorities 155B:1415, 155B:1825-1855
Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 44)
debate 252B:1850-1920, 255B:1330, 255B:1345-1435, 255B:1500-1535, 255B:1555-1600, 255B:1625-1650
Children and youth
children with support needs, service model change
service model change 155B:1845-1850
youth
challenges and issues 193B:1115-1120
government support and initiatives 193B:1115, 193B:1120
Children and Youth Committee
reports
2021-22 annual report, debate 205B:1100
representative, members and staff thanked 205B:1100
work of committee 205B:1100
Climate change
government action
local governments 165B:1040-1045
Consumers
cost of living
cost increases 171B:1305-1325, 193B:1120, 214B:1145, 242B:1120-1125
government action 145B:1320, 151B:1015-1020, 173B:1425-1430, 179B:1130-1135, 187B:1400, 242B:1120-1125
COVID-19 business impact and supports
impact 144B:1150, 145B:1305
COVID-19 economic recovery
economic recovery 144B:1150
COVID-19 impact
impact 145B:1325
COVID-19 impact and government response
government response 145B:1300-1305
COVID-19 public health measures
plan for lifting of measures and restrictions 144B:1150, 145B:1300-1305
Dawson Creek
post-secondary student housing 235B:1010
Discrimination and racism
awareness and prevention
government action and initiatives 221B:1140
discrimination against LGBTQ2S persons 221B:1140-1145
sexism and discrimination against women 221B:1140-1145
Economy
economic plan for province 179B:1130-1135
Energy
clean energy
development 165B:1040-1045
home heating
heat pumps 155B:1835-1840
heat pumps and natural gas systems 189A:1515-1520
tax on fossil-fuel systems and heat pumps 155B:1835-1840, 171B:1310-1315
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Ministry
estimates debate 189A:1445-1520
Energy Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 37)
debate 250B:1925-1945
Government
ministers, removal of salary holdbacks 155B:1415-1420, 183B:1405, 187B:1400
Health care facilities and hospitals
capacity and conditions 194B:1430
capital projects
funding and timelines 155B:1825
Health care professionals and workers
ability to comment on issues 194B:1430
Health care system
government action on issues 145B:1310, 194B:1430
Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36)
debate 238B:1330-1400
Home ownership 235B:1110
young homebuyers, affordability and cost increases 193B:1120
Housing
affordable housing
affordability and supply 155B:1850, 179B:1135, 235B:1010, 235B:1105-1110, 242B:1120-1125
affordable housing for workers and professionals 191B:1025
government action 144B:1020-1025, 144B:1145, 146B:1105-1110, 151B:1015-1020, 155B:1415-1420, 183B:1405, 191B:1025, 235B:1010, 239B:1500-1505, 242B:1125
supply and new units 183B:1405, 239B:1505
Housing Supply Act (Bill 43)
debate 252B:1520-1550, 253B:1445-1545, 253B:1555-1640, 253B:1650-2040, 253B:2050-2100, 253B:2115-2145, 254B:1110-1145
Inflation
increase in inflation rate 187B:1400
Introductions by members 143B:1345, 208B:1335
Investment
investment climate 145B:1315
Justice system
bail system and release from custody 228B:1145
Kilpatrick, Alexander
plan for medical practice and housing need 191B:1025
Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 10)
debate 194B:1800-1820
Liquefied natural gas development
industry and role in clean energy development 172B:1105-1110
Lytton
fire recovery
recovery process and government action 193B:1120
fire recovery process and government action 145B:1315-1320
McMullen, Sandra and Conan O'Dell
rental housing case 144B:1025
Mental health
mental health of children and youth
services and funding 193B:1120
Mortgage Services Act (Bill 29)
debate 229B:1740-1745
Motions
Annual allowable rent increase 235B:1105-1110
Community safety and role of justice system 228B:1140-1145
Government plan for economy 179B:1130-1135
Housing affordability 146B:1105-1110
Inflation and cost of living 242B:1120-1125
Museum replacement project 214B:1145-1150
Rights and inclusion of women, girls, trans, gender-diverse and two-spirit people 221B:1140-1145
Support for LNG industry 172B:1105-1110
Youth leaders and support for young people 193B:1115-1120
Municipalities Enabling and Validating (No. 4) Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 2)
debate 145B:1540-1555
Northern Health Authority
staffing issues in hospitals 145B:1310
Nurses
working conditions 194B:1430
Oil and gas
hydraulic fracturing
use 189A:1505
industry
government support 189A:1445-1520
industry, government policies 145B:1310-1315, 171B:1320
natural gas
production 189A:1505-1520
permitting process 189A:1450-1455
royalties
revenues to government 189A:1455-1505
Oral questions
Affordability issues and rebate for renters 151B:1015-1020, 173B:1425-1430
Affordable housing and government action on issues 239B:1500-1505
Affordable housing and salaries for Premier and cabinet ministers 155B:1415-1420
Affordable rental housing and rebate for renters 148B:1025-1030
Comments by B.C. Housing official 251B:1100
Cost of living and affordability issues 187B:1400, 191B:1025
Hospital staffing and support for health care workers 194B:1430
Housing prices and action on affordability 144B:1020-1025, 183B:1400-1405
Peace River area
agricultural fair and stampede, 100th anniversary 216B:1015-1020
caribou protection and back country recreation access 145B:1315
oil and gas industry 145B:1310-1315
Peace River South constituency and area
health care services 145B:1310
Physicians
family physicians
supply 191B:1025
Police and policing
government support 228B:1145
Politics and politicians
political debate 221B:1140-1145
Post-secondary institutions
student housing 235B:1010
Private members' statements (response)
AccessAbility Week 214B:1055-1100
Our future, together 165B:1040-1045
Student and affordable housing 235B:1005-1010
Property Law Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 12)
debate 180B:1545-1655, 187B:1445-1455, 187B:1505-1510, 187B:1525-1650
Protected Areas of British Columbia Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 3)
debate 149B:1640-1645
Provincial Sales Tax Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 42)
debate 246B:1840-1850, 247B:1100-1115
Public debt
debt levels 171B:1305
Ralston, Bruce
communications and meetings with oil and gas industry 189A:1445-1455
Rankin, Murray
property ownership 239B:1505
Real estate industry
housing market
price increases 242B:1125
housing market conditions and government policies 239B:1500
housing market, price increases 144B:1020-1025, 183B:1400
Rental housing
affordability 148B:1025-1030
rebates for tenants 148B:1025-1030, 151B:1020, 171B:1320, 173B:1425-1430, 183B:1405, 193B:1120, 235B:1110, 242B:1120
rent increases 235B:1105-1110
supply and affordability 144B:1025
Representative for Children and Youth
statutory review 205B:1100
Resources and resource industries
government policies 145B:1315, 171B:1315-1320
role in economy and revenue to government 179B:1130
role in economy and revenues to government 145B:1315
Royal B.C. Museum
replacement project 214B:1145-1150
public response 214B:1145
School districts
sexual orientation and gender identity policies 221B:1140-1145
Skilled Trades BC Act (Bill 4)
debate 151B:1115-1135
South Peace Oilmen's Association
annual fundraiser and role in community 204B:1355-1400
Statements by members
100th anniversary of agricultural fair and stampede in Peace area 216B:1015-1020
South Peace Oilmen's Association 204B:1355-1400
Taxation
government policies 145B:1320, 171B:1305, 171B:1325
Taylor Bridge
replacement 214B:1145
Throne speech
content 145B:1305-1310, 145B:1320-1325
content and purpose 144B:1145
Throne speech debate 144B:1145-1150, 145B:1300-1325
Tumbler Ridge Museum
paleontology centre 214B:1145
Victoria
housing affordability and supply 191B:1025
Weather
severe weather events, government response 145B:1320
Wildlife
caribou protection
recovery plan and consultation 145B:1315
Wildlife Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 14)
debate 176B:1705-1720
Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (Bill 41)
debate 245B:1440-1505
Bond, Shirley (Prince George–Valemount)

As subject
husband's death during COVID-19 pandemic 203C:1410
legacy of spouse and provision of automated external defibrillators 200B:1120
role and service as Leader of Opposition (Dix) 206A:1545 (Horgan) 208B:1415
role as former Attorney General (Eby) 195B:1025
Aboriginal Affairs Committee
activation 156B:1120
Abundant Housing Vancouver
advocacy group 177B:1040
Adam, Warner, advocacy work for Indigenous children and families 246B:1350
Allen, Stephanie
position at B.C. Housing and comments on issues 253B:1425-1430
ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
awareness and research 150B:1340-1345
awareness and support organizations 218B:1420
research and treatment initiatives 206A:1335-1350
ALS Society of B.C.
Project Hope clinical research centre and funding 206A:1335
Ambulance service
ambulance service and management by government 218B:1425-1430
emergency coordination centre policy 204A:1835
services in rural and remote communities 218B:1430
staffing and resources 204A:1800-1810
Applewhaite, Christopher
comments on waiting times for cancer care 247B:1040
Assisted dying
Medical Assistance in Dying, cancer patients 247B:1040
Atira Women's Resource Society
property management services, BDO financial review 251B:1055
Attorney General Ministry and Minister Responsible for Housing
communications with urban mayors re community safety issues 188B:1025-1030
Beare, Lisa
comments during debate on freedom-of-information legislation 150B:1355
Bradshaw, Jennifer
comments on rental housing 177B:1040
B.C. by region
northern B.C.
COVID-19 vaccine supply 208C:1755-1800
northwest B.C.
violent incidents and response 243B:1400-1405
rural B.C.
LNG development and jobs 172B:1115-1120
B.C. Children's Hospital
orthopedic surgeries 204A:1700
B.C. Housing
operations and management, call for audit 251B:1055
B.C. Investment Management Corporation
pension fund investments in Russia and divestment 159B:1355-1400, 160B:1025-1030
B.C. NDP government
action on campaign statements and stated goals 155B:1420-1425
priorities 211B:1425, 212B:1055-1100, 215B:1425, 218B:1430
B.C. Women's Hospital and Health Centre
complex chronic diseases program 206A:1415
Budget debate 161B:1525-1555
Burnaby
mental health crisis response car program proposal and funding 246B:1400
Burnaby General Hospital
redevelopment project 204A:1720
Cadieux, Stephanie
appointment as Chief Accessibility Officer for Canada 191B:1130-1135
service to Legislature and work as MLA and cabinet minister 191B:1130-1135
Canadian Cancer Society
Daffodil Month campaign 183B:1400
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
comments on affordable housing 197B:1405
Cancer
awareness and research 183B:1400
breast cancer screening access and information 204A:1730-1740
breast cancer screening and awareness 222B:1400
cancer care centres 206A:1330-1335
diagnostic and treatment services
capacity and waiting times 247B:1035-1040
radiation therapy and waiting times 206A:1325
ten-year plan for cancer care 206A:1305-1320
waiting times 206A:1325, 222B:1415-1420
support programs 183B:1400
Cardiovascular health
automated external defibrillators, access 200B:1115-1120
automated external defibrillators, access and registry 194B:1345-1350, 206A:1440-1450
cardiac arrest and response 194B:1350
services in northern B.C. 204A:1710-1715
Caregivers
respite care services 208C:1555-1605
Chalifoux-Desjarlais, Traevon
death while in government care 191B:1045
Chief coroner
comments on overdose deaths and response 143B:1415-1420
review of heatwave deaths, implementation of recommendations 204A:1840
Child care
fee reduction initiative, 2022 application process and timeline 176B:1515-1520
Child protection system
residential services
contracted services and oversight 191B:1045
response to case of youth death while in care 191B:1045
Children and youth
children with support needs, service model change
stakeholder concerns and consultation 191B:1045
Clare, Hilliard
life and contributions to Prince George community 198B:1010
Clifford, Troy
comments on ambulance service issues 218B:1425
Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd.
pipeline project
attack on construction site near Morice River 243B:1400-1405
government response to protests 153B:1025-1030
Collins, Justin
repeat offender 250B:1430
Consumers
cost of living
government action 147B:1355-1400, 167B:1030-1035, 173B:1405-1410, 177B:1035-1040, 208B:1445
Coquitlam
mental health crisis response car program proposal 246B:1405
COVID-19
information and public education, briefings to opposition MLAs 202A:1110, 202A:1120
personal protective equipment and supplies. availability 204A:1515-1520
testing, rapid tests and distribution 210C:1335-1340
COVID-19 employee impact and supports
health care workers
appreciation 158B:1025-1030, 203C:1410
safety and access to PPE 204A:1515-1525
staffing levels 194B:1430
COVID-19 impact
community response 190B:1345-1350
health care system 204A:1545, 204A:1740, 210C:1345-1350
hepatitis treatment 206A:1425-1430
surgical services 204A:1635
impact and response 210C:1355
seniors 158B:1025-1030
COVID-19 impact and government response
review, terms of reference 210C:1350
COVID-19 long-term and residential care impact and supports
review 210C:1345-1350
single-site order and worker wages 208C:1800
visitor requirements and visitation policy 209C:1100-1110
COVID-19 public health measures
plan and metrics for lifting of measures and restrictions 163B:1035-1040
COVID-19 vaccination
vaccine supply and distribution 208C:1505, 208C:1755-1800
Crime and criminals
crime in communities
handling of cases by justice system 184B:1035-1040, 188B:1025-1030
incidence 188B:1030
incidence and handling of cases by justice system 195B:1020-1025
violent attacks and handling of cases by justice system 230B:1040, 250B:1430
Cullen, Nathan (Stikine)
comments and actions re protests at Coastal GasLink pipeline project 153B:1025-1030
Currie, Camille
petition 174B:1025
Defibrillator Public Access Act (Bill M208)
debate 194B:1345-1350
Disabled persons
accessibility and inclusion 191B:1130
Discrimination and racism
racism against Indigenous persons in health care system, report recommendations and implementation 206A:1530-1540
systemic discrimination against women 165B:1110
Disease
rare diseases and disorders, awareness and treatment 162B:1340-1345
Dix, Adrian
comments on physicians in estimates debate 205B:1025-1030
relationship with nurses 202B:1040-1045
response to issues in health system and call for resignation 222B:1415-1420, 226B:1100, 236B:1415-1420
Doctors of B.C.
response to Health Minister comments 205B:1025
Eby, David
role as Attorney General and action on issues 250B:1430
role as Premier and action on issues 250B:1430
Emergencies
911 call service and emergency dispatch system, ambulance dispatch staffing and mental health support 204A:1810
emergency preparedness and response
health care system response to floods, landslides and wildfires 206A:1515-1525
heat alert and response 206A:1500-1515
first responders, scope of practice 204A:1840
Finance and Government Services Committee
recommendation on health services for ME/CFS 206A:1410
Fires and firefighters
wildfires, evacuations of long-term-care residents 206A:1515
First Nations and Indigenous persons
reconciliation
government action and role of Aboriginal Affairs Committee 156B:1120
Forever Young Chorus seniors choir and concerts 253B:1355
Fraser Health Authority
emergency services 204A:1720
hospitals, capital projects 204A:1725-1730
maternity services 204A:1715
response to severe weather events in November 2021 206A:1525
Freedom of information
requests for information
decision on fees, decision note 150B:1355
Fuel
gasoline
fuel rebate for drivers 173B:1405-1410
price increase 147B:1400, 167B:1030-1035
price increase and government action 173B:1405-1410
Glubis, Jaxon
death after hospital care and family access to information 219B:1100
Government
accountability and transparency 150B:1355
ministers
mandate letters 156B:1115
Gowe, Greg
ALS advocacy 150B:1340-1345
Grewal, Aman
comments on health care system use of private agency nurses 237B:1035
Health authorities
executive positions and salaries 240B:1110
Health care facilities and hospitals
capacity and conditions 194B:1430, 201B:1425
capital projects 204A:1710-1725
clinics, primary health care clinics 203C:1540-1550
urgent and primary care centres 203C:1710-1750
role and patient visits 198B:1100-1105
role and staffing 212B:1100
staffing 204A:1450-1455
walk-in clinics, waiting times 187B:1415-1420, 190B:1355, 193B:1020
Health care funding
cancer care services 206A:1305-1310
capital funding 204A:1705-1730
federal funding 187B:1420
long-term care 208C:1615
primary care 203C:1540
funding 215B:1425, 254B:1030
health human resources strategy 202A:1125, 203C:1335-1350
infrastructure and equipment 204A:1735
long-term and residential care 208C:1605-1615
long-term and residential care, development of new funding model 208C:1715-1725
primary health care and physicians 211B:1425
Health care professionals and workers
ability to comment on issues 194B:1430
access to housing and child care 203C:1355-1400
appreciation 202A:1105-1110
credentialling of foreign-trained professionals 203C:1410-1415
human resources strategy 190B:1355-1400, 201B:1425
labour market data 202A:1120
mental health support 204A:1545-1600
number 203C:1635-1640, 216B:1040
recruitment and retention 202A:1125-1130, 203C:1345-1430, 204A:1555
safety and workplace violence 204A:1525-1540
staffing and number 203C:1725-1735
staffing shortages 216B:1040-1045
surgical staff 204A:1620
Health care system
beds, use of acute care beds by seniors in need of long-term care 208C:1700-1710
chronic disease management, complex chronic diseases 206A:1415-1420
costs and spending, administrative costs 240B:1110
e-health systems 203C:1600
emergency services
emergency coordination centre policy 204A:1835
government action on issues 174B:1025, 194B:1435, 198B:1100-1105, 201B:1425, 202A:1110, 202B:1040-1045, 203C:1340, 204B:1405, 205B:1025-1030, 211B:1425, 215B:1425, 216B:1040-1045
government action on issues and role of Health Committee 156B:1120-1125
government action on issues and role of Health Minister 222B:1415-1420, 226B:1100, 236B:1415-1420, 237B:1035-1040, 240B:1110, 247B:1030-1040, 254B:1030-1035
health human resources strategy and plan 206A:1310-1315
development process 202A:1120
development process and stakeholders 202A:1140
plan and care needs 208C:1810
plan and implementation 203C:1335-1350, 203C:1425-1430
plan and timeline 202A:1110-1120
regional component 203C:1345-1350
reporting 202A:1130, 202A:1140
impact of demographic trends 203C:1415, 206A:1310, 206A:1325, 208C:1810
issues and challenges 202A:1110, 210C:1355-1400
medical imaging services 222B:1415, 236B:1415-1420
medical imaging services and equipment 204A:1730-1740
personal health information
access to information on death of family member 219B:1100
storage of records by family physician practices 203C:1600-1605
primary health care
accessibility 187B:1415-1420, 190B:1355-1400, 193B:1015-1020, 198B:1100-1005, 203C:1545-1550, 204A:1540-1545, 212B:1100
attachment to primary care provider 187B:1420, 190B:1355-1400, 203C:1430, 203C:1445-1525, 203C:1715, 212B:1055-1100
attachment to primary care providers 193B:1015, 193B:1030
health connect registry 203C:1500-1515
longitudinal care 203C:1445
patient visits per practitioner 198B:1100-1105
primary care networks 203C:1630-1710
system and reforms 203C:1430, 203C:1445
team-based care and inclusion of psychologists 203C:1750, 204A:1445
services for children and youth 254B:1035
services for children and youth, pediatric care 204A:1555
surgical services
cancellations 204A:1610, 204A:1640
cancellations and delays 254B:1030-1035
deep brain stimulation 206A:1400-1405
orthopedic surgeries 204A:1635-1700
renewal program 204A:1600-1620, 204A:1635-1655
scoliosis surgery case 204A:1700
system
capacity issues 203C:1710, 210C:1355-1400
data and reporting 203C:1705, 203C:1740
wait-lists and waiting times
home and community care services 208C:1520-1525, 208C:1535
surgery wait-lists and waiting times 204A:1610-1620, 204A:1645-1650
Health Committee
activation 143B:1415, 156B:1120-1125, 170B:1050
Chair and members thanked 244B:1105
report for third session of 42nd parliament, debate 244B:1105-1110
report for third session of 42nd parliament, recommendations 244B:1110
staff thanked 244B:1105
terms of reference and timeline 170B:1055
work of committee 206A:1350, 244B:1105-1110
Health Ministry
estimates debate 202A:1105-1140, 203C:1335-1430, 203C:1445-1750, 204A:1445-1625, 204A:1635-1740, 204A:1800-1840, 205A:1105, 206A:1300-1545, 208C:1505-1735, 208C:1755-1810, 209C:1100-1145, 210C:1335-1400
budget allocation to human resources 202A:1110, 202A:1125
budget, pandemic and recovery contingencies allocation 210C:1335
estimates debate 202A:1120
estimates process 205A:1105, 206A:1530-1545
estimates process, written answers to questions 210C:1335
minister, comments on physicians in estimates debate 205B:1025-1030
minister, response to issues in health system and call for resignation 222B:1415-1420, 226B:1100, 236B:1415-1420
staff, appreciation and thanks 202A:1105, 210C:1355
Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36)
debate 236B:1455-1520, 243A:1720-1725, 245A:1405-1515, 245A:1530-1720, 245A:1745-1810, 246A:1440-1510, 246A:1535-1845, 247A:1110-1145, 248A:1320-1520, 250A:1500-1515, 250A:1610-1725, 250A:1740-1805, 250A:1815-1825, 250A:1835, 250A:1905-2000, 250A:2010-2045, 253C:1650-1845, 253C:1910-2140, 254C:1110-1145, 255C:1330-1355, 255C:1440-1640
Heatwaves
heatwave deaths 206A:1500, 206A:1510-1515
heatwave deaths and government response 204A:1840, 218B:1425
heatwave in June 2021
emergency services response 204A:1820-1830
health care system impact and response 206A:1500-1515
reviews 204A:1830-1835
Hepatitis C virus
treatment and elimination goal 206A:1420-1430
Hillman, John
role in fundraising for Ukrainian families 190A:1815
Home care
home and community care 208C:1515-1530
home and community care, community-based services and service redesign 208C:1545-1550
home support services, access and copayments 208C:1540-1545
home support services and assessments 208C:1520-1525
staffing levels and stability 208C:1550
workers, working conditions 208C:1550
Horgan, John
comments on health care system 202B:1040
comments on reconciliation 156B:1120
Horton, Dave
community contributions during COVID-19 and award 190B:1345-1350
Housing
affordable housing
government action 155B:1420-1425, 197B:1405, 239B:1520
relationship to worker supply 203C:1355
role of private sector 253B:1425-1430
supply 144B:1025-1030
Howard, Marian
access to health services 216B:1040
Immigration
Ukrainian refugees in B.C.
federal programs and funding 190A:1825
MSP coverage 190A:1820-1825
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Ministry
minister, comments on Aboriginal Affairs Committee 156B:1120
Influenza virus
projections for fall 2022 209C:1110
vaccination program and high-dose vaccine for seniors 209C:1115-1125
Introductions by members 143B:1335, 160B:1005, 174B:1005, 177B:1010, 201B:1330-1335, 208B:1340, 212B:1005, 251B:1005
Investment
environmental, social and governmental considerations 159B:1400
James Bay Urgent and Primary Care Centre
staffing issues 204A:1450
Jessee, Ashlee
rental housing case 197B:1405
Justice system
Crown counsel
charge assessments 188B:1030
handling of cases involving repeat offenders 195B:1020-1025
government action on issues 230B:1040, 250B:1430
Kamloops
access to family physicians 174B:1030
Kelowna
crime and community safety issues, violent attack case 230B:1040
Kidney health
kidney disease awareness and care 170B:1015-1020
Kirkpatrick, Karin
experience with breast cancer 222B:1400
Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2022 (Bill 10)
debate 198B:1110-1140
Lamanes, Amber
child care operations and application for fee reduction initiative 176B:1515
Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister of State
comments and actions re protests at Coastal GasLink pipeline project 153B:1025-1030
Legislation
private members' bills 200B:1115
Legislative Assembly Protective Services
work of staff 184B:1015
Legislature
committee system
role and activation of select standing committees 156B:1115-1125
debate, time allocation and closure 253B:1430
opposition
role 200B:1115
Liquefied natural gas development
industry and role in clean energy development 172B:1115-1120
Long-term and residential care
beds 208C:1655-1710
capacity, demand and wait-lists 208C:1700-1715
care standards, hours of direct care 209C:1140-1145
care standards, national standards 208C:1605-1615, 208C:1630-1635
facilities
accreditation 208C:1605
capital investment and projects 208C:1640-1655
HVAC and air conditioning systems 208C:1635
multi-bed and single-bed rooms 208C:1640
infection prevention and control 208C:1630-1640
medication use, inappropriate use of psychiatric drugs 209C:1125-1135
residents, transition to new facilities 208C:1650
staffing issues and visitor screening 209C:1105-1110
staffing requirements 208C:1610, 209C:1145
workers, appreciation 208C:1710
workers, vacation time and staffing replacement 208C:1805
Lush, Jennifer
response to Health Minister comments 205B:1025
McDonald, Sara, advocacy and death from ALS 150B:1340-1345
Majidpour, Mohammed
repeat offender 250B:1430
Masich, Tom, life and contributions to sports in Prince George 232B:1350-1355
Maternity and pregnancy
access to maternity services 204A:1540
ME (Myalgic encephalomyelitis)
treatment services, access and funding 206A:1410-1420
MLAs
collaboration and role in committees 156B:1115-1125
mentorship 191B:1135
Mental health
mental health and addiction
crisis response programs and role of police 246B:1400-1405
Mental Health and Addictions Ministry
estimates debate 171A:1415-1455
Motions
Adoption of report of Special Committee of Selection 156B:1115-1125
Collaboration by elected representatives 200B:1115-1120
International Women's Day and freedom from gender-based discrimination 165B:1105-1110
Support for LNG industry 172B:1115-1120
Municipal Affairs Ministry
estimates debate 190A:1815-1825
National Nursing Week
theme 201B:1345
Newton, Tyler
repeat offences and handling by justice system 250B:1430
Northern Hardware
history 198B:1010
Northern Health Authority
cardiac services 204A:1710-1715
COVID-19 impact 204A:1650-1655
recruitment and retention strategy 203C:1425
respite care beds 208C:1555
surgical services 204A:1645-1650
Nurses
ICU nurses, incentives 204A:1500
mental health and wellness 204A:1545
numbers and vacant positions 204A:1455
overtime hours 204A:1505
private agencies, nurses contracted to public system 237B:1035-1040
role and support 201B:1345
staffing levels and recruitment 201B:1425
staffing levels and working conditions 203C:1400-1405, 204A:1455-1510
supply, recruitment and retention 204A:1500
wages and working conditions 237B:1035
working conditions 194B:1430-1435
working conditions and government response to issues 201B:1420-1425, 202B:1040-1045
workplace safety 204A:1510-1540
Obed, Natan, leadership and advocacy as Inuit leader 246B:1350
Oral questions
Access to cancer care services 247B:1035-1040
Access to family physicians 174B:1025-1030, 204B:1405
Access to family physicians and comments by Health Minister 205B:1025-1030
Access to family physicians and government funding priorities 212B:1055-1100
Access to family physicians and impact on hospital staff and services 194B:1430-1435
Access to family physicians and primary health care services 187B:1415-1420
Action on community safety and role of Premier 250B:1430
Action on gas prices 167B:1030-1035
Action on gas prices and fuel rebate for drivers 173B:1405-1410
Affordability issues and museum replacement project 208B:1445
Affordability issues and rebate for renters 177B:1035-1040
Affordable housing and government action on issues 197B:1405
Affordable rental housing and rebate for renters 148B:1020-1025, 155B:1420-1425
Ambulance service and service management 218B:1425-1430
Child care fees and subsidies for child care providers 176B:1515-1520
Coastal GasLink pipeline project on Wet'suwet'en lands and government response to protests 153B:1025-1030
Comments by B.C. Housing official 253B:1425-1430
COVID-19 public health measures 163B:1035-1040
Crime in communities and handling of cases by justice system 184B:1035-1040, 188B:1025-1030, 195B:1020-1025
Death of child after hospital care and family access to information 219B:1100
Death of youth in care and oversight of contracted child protection services 191B:1045
Decision on fees for freedom-of-information requests 150B:1355
Fire at Winters Hotel and management of B.C. Housing and Atira property services 251B:1055
Government action on issues in health care system and role of Health Minister 222B:1415-1420, 226B:1100, 236B:1415-1420, 240B:1110, 254B:1030-1035
Government action on repeat offenders and crime in communities 230B:1040
Government response to overdose deaths 143B:1415-1420
Health care funding and government priorities 211B:1425
Health care issues and role of urgent and primary care centres 198B:1100-1105
Health care system use of nurses from private agencies 237B:1035-1040
Housing prices and action on affordability 144B:1025-1030
Incidents in northwest B.C. and action on community safety 243B:1400-1405
Issues in health care system and museum replacement project 215B:1425
Nurses' concerns and government action on issues in health care system 202B:1040-1045
Nurses' concerns on conditions at hospitals and health human resources strategy 201B:1420-1425
Pension fund investments in Russia 159B:1355-1400, 160B:1025-1030
Primary health care services and health human resources strategy 190B:1355-1400
Rebate for renters 239B:1520
Response programs for mental health and addiction issues and role of police 246B:1400-1405
Review panel report on drug toxicity deaths and implementation of recommendations 169B:1405-1410, 170B:1050-1055
Staffing shortages in health care system 216B:1040-1045
Subsidized housing for seniors 151B:1025-1030
Tax policies and gas prices 147B:1355-1400
Paramedics
mental health impacts and supports 204A:1810-1820
positions and vacancies 204A:1800-1810
Peace Arch Hospital
maternity services 204A:1540
pediatric services and pediatricians 204A:1555
Penticton Regional Hospital
emergency unit, miscarriage case 226B:1100
Petitions
access to family physicians 212B:1125-1130
PharmaCare program
coverage of contraceptives 206A:1430
coverage of Trikafta 206A:1350-1400
Pharmacists
role and scope of practice 203C:1525
role in vaccination programs 209C:1120
Physicians
associate physicians 203C:1420-1425
credentialling of foreign-trained physicians 203C:1415
family physicians
locum coverage and parental leave 203C:1615
options and choice to practice 203C:1445, 203C:1530, 203C:1615, 203C:1745-1750
payment models 203C:1610-1615, 203C:1705, 203C:1720
practice costs 203C:1550-1605
practice models and reforms 203C:1530
recruitment and rentention 193B:1020
role and government support 205B:1025-1030
role relative to nurse practitioners 205B:1025
supply 174B:1025-1030, 187B:1415, 194B:1430, 204B:1405, 205B:1025-1030, 212B:1055-1100
supply and recruitment 203C:1540-1545
supply and working conditions 210C:1400
supply, petitions tabled 174B:1025, 212B:1125-1130
mental health support 204A:1600
oncologists 206A:1330
physician assistants 203C:1515-1520
radiologists, concerns re issues in health system 222B:1415, 236B:1415-1420
specialist physicians, neurosurgeons 206A:1405
specialist physicians, patients without primary care physician 203C:1455
supply and training, training spaces 216B:1045
Pluzhnikov, Vova
fundraising run for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine 166B:1355-1400, 169B:1340
Politics and politicians
concepts of consultation, cooperation and collaboration 200B:1115-1120
Prescription drugs
ALS medications 206A:1345-1350
review processes 206A:1345-1355
Prince George
ambulance service in area 218B:1430
community response during COVID-19 190B:1345-1350
community support for Ukrainian refugees 176B:1505
COVID-19 vaccine supply 208C:1505
Private members' statements
Primary care wait times 193B:1015-1030
Private members' statements (response)
B.C. Seniors Care Providers Day 158B:1025-1030
Rankin, Murray
comments on Aboriginal Affairs Committee 156B:1120
performance as Attorney General 243B:1405
role re engagement with Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs in 2020 243B:1405
Rare Disease Day
purpose 162B:1340-1345
Real estate industry
housing market
price increases 144B:1025
Rental housing
affordability 148B:1020
rebates for tenants 148B:1025, 155B:1420-1425, 177B:1035-1040, 197B:1405
rebates for tenants and retroactivity 239B:1520
supply and affordability 144B:1030, 197B:1405
Reproduction
access to free contraception 206A:1430-1435
fertility treatments, access to IVF 206A:1435-1440
fertility treatments, financial assistance 206A:1440
RISE Community Health Centre
automated external defibrillator access 206A:1440
Royal B.C. Museum
replacement project
funding 208B:1445, 215B:1425
Safety
public safety
community safety issues and government response 184B:1035-1040, 195B:1020-1025, 230B:1040, 243B:1400-1405, 250B:1430
Sebastian, Rob, work as Indigenous artist and carver 246B:1350
Selection Special Committee
report for third session of 42nd parliament, adoption, debate 156B:1115-1125
Seniors
adult day programs and community services 208C:1535
care and support 158B:1025-1030
housing, subsidized housing 151B:1025-1030
independent living, CSIL support program 208C:1550
participation in musical activities 253B:1350
Seniors advocate
budget and operations 208C:1505-1510
report on seniors care, recommendations 208C:1540-1550
report on seniors housing 151B:1025-1030
role 208C:1610
Smithers
arson of RCMP vehicles 243B:1400-1405
Sogomonian, Artour
work as Clerk for Health Committee 244B:1105
Solowan, Kenneth
repeat offender 250B:1430
Statements
Fundraising run for Ukraine by Vova Pluzhnikov 169B:1340
Message of appreciation for Legislative Assembly Protective Services and Victoria Police 184B:1015
Statements by members
ALS awareness and research 150B:1340-1345
ALS awareness and support organizations 218B:1420
Awareness of rare diseases and disorders 162B:1340-1345
Breast cancer screening and awareness 222B:1400
Cancer awareness and Daffodil Month 183B:1400
Dave Horton and COVID-19 community response 190B:1345-1350
Forever Young Chorus 253B:1355
Hilliard Clare 198B:1010
Kidney disease awareness and Kidney March fundraiser 170B:1015-1020
Nursing Week and support for nurses 201B:1345
Prince George community support for Ukrainian refugees 176B:1505
Tom Masich 232B:1350-1355
UNBC recognition of Indigenous leaders 246B:1350
War in Ukraine and fundraising run by Vova Pluzhnikov 166B:1355-1400
Substance use and addiction
overdoses
death review panel report recommendations and implementation 169B:1405-1410, 170B:1050-1055
deaths and government response 143B:1415-1420
government response and collaborative approach 169B:1410
impact and response 244B:1105-1110
treatment and recovery services
access to services and funding 244B:1105-1110
services and continuum of care 244B:1105-1110
Surrey
access to family physicians 204B:1405
crime and community safety issues 195B:1020
health care facilities and services
cancer centre 204A:1720
emergency services and capacity 204A:1720
new hospital project 204A:1715-1720
Taxation
government policies 147B:1400
Tegart, Jackie
work commended 206A:1545
Thexton, Rachel, access to emergency health care for children 254B:1035
Transit services
safety 184B:1040
Tributes
Stephanie Cadieux 191B:1130-1135
Ucluelet
access to family physicians 204B:1405
Ukraine
invasion and B.C. support for citizens 159B:1355-1400, 160B:1025-1030, 166B:1355-1400, 176B:1505
University Hospital of Northern B.C.
redevelopment projects and planning 204A:1710
University of Northern B.C.
chancellor 246B:1350
honourary degrees to Indigenous leaders 246B:1350
Vernon
housing affordability and supply 197B:1405
Victoria
access to family physicians 174B:1025, 204B:1405
Violence
violence against women
awareness and prevention 165B:1110
Weather
severe weather events in November 2021, impact on access to health care and medications 206A:1525
Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs and Office of the Wet'suwet'en
memorandum of understanding with government 153B:1030, 243B:1405
protests supporting Chiefs
government response to protests and issues 153B:1025-1030
Wildfires
evacuations, residents of long-term-care facilities 206A:1515
Wilson, Judy
comments on death of youth in care 191B:1045
Winters Hotel
property management and fire 251B:1055
Wolak, Anna
response to Health Minister comments 205B:1025
Women
pay equity, equal pay legislation 191B:1130
women's equality and gender equity 165B:1110
Work, Robin, participation in Kidney March fundraiser 170B:1015
Brar, Jagrup (Surrey-Fleetwood)

As subject
constituents, staff and family thanked 164B:1530
property ownership (Bernier) 239B:1500
Asian Canadians
South Asian community, history and activism 180B:1340
B.C.
challenges and response 164B:1535
population growth and migration to B.C. 164B:1535-1540
B.C. Institute of Technology
government investment and new building 179B:1135-1140
B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
economic issues 179B:1135-1140
housing issues 164B:1535
infrastructure and capital investments 159B:1620-1630
priorities and funding 221B:1115
repeat offenders 228B:1140
position on issues
speculation and vacancy tax 164B:1535
B.C. NDP government
priorities 164B:1530-1535
Budget debate 159B:1600-1630
Budgets
2022-23 budget
content and priorities 159B:1600-1630
Business
chambers of commerce, role 147B:1340
Chamber of Commerce Week 147B:1340
Child care
affordability and availability 164B:1540
government plan
funding 159B:1615, 165B:1115
spaces 164B:1540
Consumers
cost of living
government action 164B:1530-1535
Corrections system
prolific offender management program 228B:1140
COVID-19 business impact and supports
business impact and supports 147B:1340
COVID-19 economic recovery
economic recovery 147B:1340, 159B:1605-1610
government plan 179B:1135-1140
COVID-19 impact
LGBTQ2S persons experiencing violence 221B:1115
women and children fleeing violence 221B:1115
Discrimination and racism
discrimination against LGBTQ2S persons 221B:1115-1120
past discriminatory treatment of South Asian Canadians 180B:1340
racist and Islamophobic hatred and violence 193B:1005
sexism and discrimination against women 221B:1115-1120
Easter
celebration and observance 193B:1010-1015
Economy
economic plan for province 179B:1135-1140
Education Ministry
responsibility for child care portfolio 164B:1540
Eid ul-Fitr
celebration 193B:1000-1005
Elections
right to vote, South Asian Canadians 180B:1340
Health care funding
funding 159B:1620
Housing
affordable housing
government action 146B:1135-1140
government action and initiatives 159B:1610-1615
government plan and initiatives 164B:1535-1540
supply and new units 164B:1535-1540
Introductions by members 221B:1000-1005, 232B:1340-1345
Justice system
bail system and release from custody 228B:1140
handling of cases involving repeat offenders
government action on issues and role of federal government 228B:1140
Motions
Community safety and role of justice system 228B:1135-1140
Government plan for economy 179B:1135-1140
Housing affordability 146B:1135-1140
International Women's Day and freedom from gender-based discrimination 165B:1115
Rights and inclusion of women, girls, trans, gender-diverse and two-spirit people 221B:1115-1120
Passover
observance 193B:1015
Private members' statements
Eid celebration 193B:1000-1015
Safety
public safety
community safety issues and government response 228B:1135
Skilled Trades BC Act (Bill 4)
debate 151B:1150, 152B:1305-1320
Social welfare
community social services sector
role and services 166B:1350
Speculation and vacancy tax
impact and Liberal Party position 164B:1535
Statements by members
Chamber of Commerce Week 147B:1340
Community social services 166B:1350
Voting rights and South Asian community 180B:1340
Surrey
health care facilities and services
new hospital 159B:1625-1630
infrastructure and capital investments 159B:1620-1630
Throne speech debate 164B:1530-1545
Vaisakhi
celebration and observance 193B:1015
Violence
gender-based violence 221B:1115
Wages and salaries
minimum wage, increases and relationship to inflation 164B:1540-1545
Women
government action on issues 221B:1115-1120
women's equality and gender equity 165B:1115, 221B:1115-1120