Fourth Session, 42nd Parliament – 2023
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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Ralston, Hon. Bruce (Surrey-Whalley)

As subject
recusal from conversations re Atira (Kahlon) 328B:1425
Fires and firefighters
wildfire firefighters
deaths 331B:1115
training and working conditions 331B:1115
work commended 366B:1420
wildfires
2023 fire season and task force 331B:1110, 366B:1420
government and local response 366B:1420
prevention and response 331B:1110-1115
First Nations and Indigenous persons
protection of cultural and sacred sites and objects 348B:1045-1050
Forest Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 41)
debate 351B:1340
Forests and forest industry
forest landscape plans 304B:1410
government forest policies and changes 304B:1405-1410
old-growth forests
conservation funding 351B:1405
logging deferrals and First Nations consultation 277B:1030-1035, 304B:1405-1410
protection 276B:1415, 351B:1405
Forests Ministry
estimates debate 293A:1745-1845, 294A:1120-1140, 295A:1305-1640, 297A:1440-1550
Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 41)
debate 353B:1400-1405, 353B:1545, 359A:1455-1845, 360A:1110-1145, 361A:1310-1705
Heritage Conservation Act
proposed revisions and consultation process 348B:1045-1050
provisions 348B:1045
Heritage sites
heritage and archaeological sites protection
site assessments and permit process 347B:1425-1430, 348B:1045-1050
Introductions by members 267B:1335, 293B:1335, 315B:1005, 318B:1330-1335, 352B:1005, 371B:1005, 374B:1005
Kwakiutl First Nation
concerns re forest management and logging in territory 304B:1410
Lytton
fire recovery
government support 348B:1040, 348B:1050
protection of former Indigenous village site and artifacts 347B:1425-1430, 348B:1045
recovery process and archaeological assessments 347B:1425-1430, 348B:1040-1050
Oral questions (response)
Government handling of archaeological assessments 347B:1430, 348B:1045-1050
Heritage Conservation Act transformation project 348B:1045
Lytton fire recovery process and archaeological assessments 347B:1425, 348B:1040-1045
Old-growth forest and biodiversity protection and species-at-risk legislation 276B:1415
Old-growth logging deferrals and role of First Nations 277B:1030
Protection of old-growth forests and conservation targets 351B:1405-1410
Protection of old-growth forests and logging in Kwakiutl territory 304B:1410
Wildfire management 366B:1420
Wildfire management and support for firefighters 331B:1110-1115
Throne speech debate 267B:1825-1840
Wildlife
spotted owls and habitat protection 276B:1415
Rankin, Hon. Murray (Oak Bay–Gordon Head)

Alberni Residential School
deaths and possible unmarked graves on site 272B:1435
Bevan, Mel (Sm'ooyget Satsan)
life and contributions to Indigenous community 342B:1300-1305
B.C. Treaty Commission reports tabled
2018 annual report 366B:1435
2019 annual report 366B:1435
2020 annual report 366B:1435
2021 annual report 366B:1435
2022 annual report 366B:1435
2023 annual report 366B:1435
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
action plan for implementation
action plan against gender-based violence 333B:1400
Documents tabled
B.C. Treaty Commission 2018 annual report 366B:1435
B.C. Treaty Commission 2019 annual report 366B:1435
B.C. Treaty Commission 2020 annual report 366B:1435
B.C. Treaty Commission 2021 annual report 366B:1435
B.C. Treaty Commission 2022 annual report 366B:1435
B.C. Treaty Commission 2023 annual report 366B:1435
First Nations and Indigenous persons
leadership and relationship with government 277B:1035
reconciliation 331B:1035, 333B:1400-1405
residential schools
deaths and unmarked graves 272B:1435, 311B:1405-1410, 331B:1035
history and legacy 272B:1435-1440, 311B:1405-1410
support for survivors and families 331B:1030-1035
Forests and forest industry
First Nations involvement in industry
engagement on forest policy changes and impacts 277B:1035
Haida Nation Recognition Act (Bill 18)
debate 299B:1330, 308B:1100-1105, 308B:1140, 314B:1445-1515, 326B:1130-1135
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Ministry
estimates debate 300A:1435-1710, 300B:1725-1850, 301A:1115-1150, 302A:1310-1535, 302B:1550-1720
2022-23 supplementary estimates debate 280A:1110-1145
supplementary estimates debate 279A:1445-1840
Introductions by members 258B:1005, 272B:1335, 277B:1005, 279B:1340, 290B:1330-1335, 294B:1010-1015, 300A:1515, 326B:1010, 338B:1005, 341B:1005, 366B:1335
Ministerial statements
Burial site of Indigenous children at Sechelt residential school 311B:1405-1410
Burial sites at residential schools and support for survivors and families 272B:1435-1440
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 331B:1030-1035
National day of action for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people 333B:1400-1405
Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit persons
honouring and remembrance 333B:1400-1405
Money Judgment Enforcement Act (Bill 27)
debate 332B:1700-1720
Motions
Amendments to Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement 327B:1340-1345
Amendments to Nisga'a Final Agreement 327B:1400-1405
Amendments to Tla'amin Final Agreement 327B:1410-1415
Amendments to Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement 290B:1720-1725
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
observance 331B:1030-1035
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act (Bill 2)
debate 261B:1145-1155, 264B:1610
National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
observance 333B:1400-1405
National inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
inquiry 333B:1400
Nisga'a Nation
house pole repatriation from Scotland 331B:1035
Oral questions (response)
Old-growth logging deferrals and role of First Nations 277B:1035
Orange Shirt Day movement 331B:1035
St. Augustine's Indian Residential School
burial site and unmarked graves 311B:1405-1410
St. Joseph's Mission School
deaths and possible unmarked graves on site 272B:1435
Tributes
Sm'ooyget Satsan, Mel Bevan 342B:1300-1305
Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Amending Agreement (No. 2)
consideration by Committee of the Whole, debate 290A:1450-1655
Violence
violence against Indigenous women, children and two-spirit persons
incidence and government action 333B:1400
Webstad, Phyllis, experience at residential school 331B:1035
Rice, Jennifer (North Coast)

B.C. by region
coastal B.C.
ferry services on north and central coast 303B:1010-1015
northern and rural B.C.
health care access 314B:1350-1355
northwest B.C.
health care services 294B:1030
B.C. Ferry Services Inc.
budget and operations 303B:1010
Canadian Cancer Society
travel treatment fund 333B:1350
Eby, David
visit to Prince Rupert Regional Hospital 294B:1030
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 335B:1445-1450
Environmental Management Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 29)
debate 340B:1620-1635
Ferries and ferry services
funding
COVID-19 restart funding 303B:1010-1015
reservations and fees, waiving for medical travel 314B:1350
ridership 303B:1010-1015
routes and services 303B:1010-1015
Fishing industry
commercial fishing industry, conditions and role in rural coastal communities 276B:1345-1350
Food and food industry
seafood, processing 276B:1350
Forman, Patricia, community contributions and murder 363B:1345
Health care funding
cancer care services
travel funding in rural and remote communities 333B:1350
Health care system
travel for treatment
travel assistance program 314B:1350-1355
Highway 16
cell service and safety 347B:1355
commemorative pole and pole-raising ceremony 347B:1355
Hope Air
health care access for rural and remote communities 333B:1350
Introductions by members 258B:1010, 265B:1005, 277B:1020-1025, 319B:1100, 325B:1345-1350, 326B:1015-1020, 328B:1355, 366B:1340
Midwives
Indigenous midwifery 275B:1055-1100
supply and training 275B:1050-1105
Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit persons
honouring and remembrance 347B:1355
Motions
Activism against gender-based violence 369B:1115-1120
Tourism industry 310B:1115-1120
North Coast constituency and area
tourism industry and festivals 310B:1115-1120
Patricia Forman Day 363B:1345
Personal statements
Apology for comments made in the House 335B:1715
Petitions
amendment to Ports Property Tax Act 286B:1440
Ports
taxation, legislation, petition tabled 286B:1440
Ports Property Tax Act
amendment, petition tabled 286B:1440
Prince Rupert Lions Club
work of organization and 60th anniversary 311B:1400-1405
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
facility and staff 294B:1030
Private members' statements
Creating new midwifery training opportunities 275B:1050-1105
Private members' statements (response)
B.C. Ferries 303B:1010-1015
Public Accounts Committee
first report for fourth session of 42nd parliament, debate 319B:1100
members and witnesses thanked 319B:1100
work of committee 319B:1100
Statements by members
60th anniversary of Prince Rupert Lions Club 311B:1400-1405
Access to cancer care in rural B.C. 333B:1350
B.C. Ferries travel for medical services and travel assistance program 314B:1350-1355
Commercial fishing industry in rural communities 276B:1345-1350
Patricia Forman Day 363B:1345
Pole-raising ceremony and Highway of Tears safety improvements 347B:1355
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital 294B:1030
Throne speech debate 267B:1840
Tourism
Indigenous tourism 310B:1120
industry and government support 310B:1115-1120
role in economy and communities 310B:1115-1120
Transgender Day of Visibility
celebration 294B:1030
Violence
domestic violence
awareness and support for those impacted by violence 363B:1345
Robinson, Hon. Selina (Coquitlam-Maillardville)

As subject
community leadership and response to Hamas attack on Israel (Eby) 337B:1400
experience of anti-Semitism (Lee) 352B:1015
Discrimination and racism
anti-Semitism
government response and initiatives 308B:1025-1035
international definition and adoption by B.C. government 308B:1025-1035
government action on issues 308B:1025-1030
Human Rights Commissioner
re-establishment 308B:1030
Introductions by members 264B:1340, 266B:1400, 267B:1335-1340, 291B:1010, 293B:1340, 308B:1020, 311B:1345, 315B:1005, 318B:1340, 334B:1005, 338B:1005, 340B:1345, 347B:1335, 370B:1335, 371B:1005, 374B:1010
Jewish Community Centre
funding 308B:1025
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.4), 2023 (Bill 45)
debate 363B:1740-1750
Money Judgment Enforcement Act (Bill 27)
debate 332B:1530-1545
Oral questions (response)
Action on anti-Semitism and adoption of IHRA definition 308B:1020-1035
Action on sexualized violence at post-secondary campuses 340B:1440-1445
Gender-based and sexualized violence supports at post-secondary institutions 286B:1435
International students at post-secondary institutions 338B:1035
Post-secondary education funding review 338B:1040
Simon Fraser University football program 308B:1045-1050, 329B:1105
Post-secondary education
international students
government action and framework 338B:1035
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Ministry
estimates debate 327B:1745-1815, 328A:1515-1825
Post-secondary education funding
funding for campus support services 286B:1435
funding review 338B:1040
Post-secondary institutions
independence 308B:1045-1050, 329B:1105
sexualized and gender-based violence on campus
implementation of policies and services 340B:1440-1445
prevention and support services 286B:1435
Real Estate Services Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 8)
debate 271B:1450-1515
Simon Fraser University
football program 308B:1045-1050, 329B:1105
Throne speech debate 259B:1430-1455
Ross, Ellis (Skeena)

As subject
comments during question period (Cullen) 277B:1110
experience travelling to Kitimat and Terrace hospitals for CT scan 333B:1350
Bandstra, Sharon and Sid
contributions to facility for vulnerable persons in Terrace 290B:1400-1405
Bevan, Mel (Sm'ooyget Satsan)
Indigenous leadership role and legacy 340B:1410
British Columbia by region
northern and rural B.C.
access to health care services
emergency services 334B:1100
B.C. by region
northwest B.C.
homelessness 337B:1450
resource economy and infrastructure funding 272B:1430
B.C. NDP government
position on Coastal GasLink pipeline project protests 277B:1035-1040
B.C. Professional Firefighters Association
role 283B:1355
Budget debate 279B:1640-1710
Carbon tax
application to home heating fuel
removal of tax 354B:1355-1400
tax and impacts 352B:1050
Carbon taxes
federal carbon tax
application to home heating fuel and exemption for oil heating 354B:1355-1400
Cedar LNG
LNG facility project
approval decision 270B:1040-1045
Climate change
government action 352B:1045-1050
Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd.
pipeline project
government and police response to attacks at worksite areas 277B:1035-1040
opposition to project 277B:1035
Coleman, Jon
work on Cowichan Hospital replacement project 264B:1425
Consumers
cost of living
government action 354B:1400
Cowichan Hospital
replacement project 264B:1425
Crime and criminals
crime in communities
incidence and handling of cases by justice system 312B:1045-1050
incidence and response 265B:1045
Eby, David
comments on issues
LNG industry 371B:1050
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 335B:1320-1350
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Ministry
estimates debate 297C:1800-1810, 298C:1100-1120, 299C:1510-1600
Environment and Climate Change Strategy Ministry
estimates debate 295C:1550-1555
Environmental Management Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 29)
debate 340B:1635-1655, 353A:1620-1650
Fires and firefighters
firefighters, role and sacrifice 283B:1355
First Nations and Indigenous persons
economic development 270B:1040-1045
Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 41)
debate 361A:1655-1700
George Little House
impact of crime on operations 312B:1045-1050
Government
capital projects
Indigenous participation and employment 264B:1425
Greenhouse gas emissions
reduction, role of carbon tax 352B:1045
Haisla Nation
involvement in LNG industry 270B:1040-1045, 347B:1350
Health care professionals and workers
recruitment and retention, rural areas 333B:1350
Health care system
emergency services
closures due to staffing issues 334B:1100
medical imaging services, CT scanning equipment 333B:1345-1350
Homelessness
incidence and government response 337B:1450
Housing
affordable housing
supply and new units 298B:1040
Housing Ministry
estimates debate 306B:1635-1655
InBC Investment Corp.
investment priorities 354B:1400
Introductions by members 264B:1340-1345, 272B:1340, 277B:1005, 283B:1335, 290B:1340, 301B:1010-1015, 314B:1340-1345, 315B:1005, 315B:1015, 318B:1335, 340B:1355, 341B:1005, 347A:1530, 347B:1335, 372B:2010
Justice system
handling of cases involving repeat offenders 312B:1045-1050
Khowutzun Development Corp.
contractors' access to work at Cowichan Hospital site 264B:1425
Kitimat
seniors housing project 277B:1020
Kitimat Firefighters Association
role and work 283B:1355
Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre
beds and senior patients 277B:1020
Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
fundraiser for CT scanner for Kitimat General Hospital 333B:1350
Kitselas First Nation
leadership and community development 340B:1410
Labour
community benefits agreement
union component 264B:1425
LaVallie, Dave, contributions to Haisla LNG development project 347B:1350
Liquefied natural gas development
expansion and government support for industry 270B:1040-1045
First Nations involvement 270B:1040-1045, 347B:1350, 371B:1050
government support and electrification 371B:1050
Mills, Howard, work as physician and role in seniors housing initiative 277B:1020
Motions
Housing affordability 303B:1150-1155
Nanaimo
crime and community safety issues 265B:1045
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act (Bill 2)
debate 269B:1305-1315
Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance
role 272B:1430
Oil and gas
natural gas
value-added products and ammonia export projects 371B:1020
Oral questions
Attacks by repeat offenders and handling of cases by justice system 312B:1045-1050
Cowichan Hospital replacement project and Cowichan Tribes contractors 264B:1425
Emergency services at hospitals 334B:1100
Government action on affordable housing 298B:1040
Government action on homelessness 337B:1450
Government action on repeat offenders and crime in communities 265B:1045
Government policy on carbon tax and home heating costs 352B:1045-1050
Government policy on carbon tax and spending priorities 354B:1355-1400
LNG projects and First Nations economic development 270B:1040-1045, 371B:1050
Opposition to Coastal GasLink pipeline project and government response to incidents 277B:1035-1040
Status of Royal B.C. Museum and collections facility project 268B:1030-1035
Parliament Buildings
Fallen Firefighters Memorial and ceremony 283B:1355
Pay Transparency Act (Bill 13)
debate 313A:1655-1700
Personal statements
Withdrawal of comments made in the House 278B:1335
Petitions
road sign at entrance to Thornhill 354B:1425
Police Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 36)
debate 339B:1740-1805
Prayers and reflections 305B:1000
Private members' statements
Helping the world reduce carbon emissions 362B:1005-1020
Real Estate Services Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 8)
debate 271B:1640-1645
Rental housing
affordability 298B:1040
rebates for tenants 298B:1040
Resources and resource industries
role in economy and communities 272B:1430
Royal B.C. Museum
replacement project plan 268B:1030
third floor and Old Town exhibit 268B:1030-1035
Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Bill 35)
debate 347B:1625-1635
Skeena constituency and area
road sign at Thornhill, petition tabled 354B:1425
Social Development and Poverty Reduction Ministry
estimates debate 309A:1700
Statements by members
Community centre for homeless and vulnerable persons in Terrace 290B:1400-1405
CT scanner for Kitimat General Hospital 333B:1345-1350
Howard Mills and seniors housing project in Kitimat 277B:1020
Kitimat Firefighters Association and firefighters memorial 283B:1355
LNG development in Haisla Nation and contributions of Dave LaVallie 347B:1350
Mel Bevan and Kitselas First Nation 340B:1410
Resource Benefits Alliance and economy in northwest B.C. 272B:1430
Value-added natural gas projects and infrastructure 371B:1020
Taxation
government policies 352B:1050
Terrace
community centre for homeless and vulnerable persons 290B:1400-1405
crime and community safety issues 312B:1045-1050
Throne speech debate 259B:1555-1625
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry
estimates debate 306A:1335, 307A:1550-1555, 307A:1805-1840
Zero-Emission Vehicles Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 39)
debate 351B:1715-1740
Routledge, Janet (Burnaby North)

As subject
comments referencing Holocaust during debate (Eby) 267B:1400 (Stone) 267B:1400
Breast health
breast density and screening 345B:1020
Burnaby
Burnaby Heights area and commercial district 370B:1345-1350
urban search and rescue team 268B:1010
Cancer
breast cancer awareness and early detection 345B:1020
Chinese Canadians
community services for seniors 294B:1035
Documents tabled
Finance and Government Services Committee
third report for third session of 42nd parliament, annual review of Officers of the Legislature 260B:1445-1450
Earthquakes
February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria and response 268B:1010
Economy
community economic development 326B:1025-1030
Emergencies
search and rescue services 268B:1010
Finance and Government Services Committee
members and staff thanked 260B:1450
reports
third report for third session of 42nd parliament presented 260B:1445-1450
statutory officer review and work of committee 260B:1445-1450
Gaia Community Care and Wellness Society
day program for seniors 294B:1035
Introductions by members 284B:1105, 286B:1340, 294B:1015, 326B:1010, 341B:1005, 345B:1005, 364B:1015, 366B:1335-1340
Kuyer, Jack
work for Heights Merchants Association and retirement 370B:1350
Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 48)
debate 365B:1525-1540
Money Judgment Enforcement Act (Bill 27)
debate 332B:1750-1800
Motions
Activism against gender-based violence 369B:1135
Circular economy 343B:1110-1115
Watershed security 324B:1145-1150
Personal statements
Apology for comments made in the House 267B:1335
Withdrawal of comments made in the House 267B:1620
Phoenix pay system
issues and impact on federal government employees 360B:1025
Private members' statements
Working for workers 310B:1000-1015
Public service
federal public service
compensation and payment of wages 360B:1025
Restaurant and food services industry
food delivery services, workers 314B:1345-1350
Ride-hail services
drivers, status and working conditions 314B:1345-1350
Seniors
adult day programs and community services 294B:1035
SkillPlan, operations and skills training programs 312B:1015
Skills training
trades training programs 312B:1015
Statements by members
Breast cancer awareness 345B:1020
Burnaby Heights district and role of Jack Kuyer and Merchants Association 370B:1345-1350
Burnaby urban search and rescue team in Türkiye and Syria earthquakes 268B:1010
Gaia Cares day program for seniors 294B:1035
Phoenix pay system issues and federal government employees 360B:1025
Ride-hail and food delivery drivers 314B:1345-1350
Skilled trades training program in Burnaby 312B:1015
Union Cooperative Initiative and community economic development 326B:1025-1030
Throne speech debate 266B:1725-1750
Union Cooperative Initiative
establishment and activities 326B:1025-1030
Routley, Doug (Nanaimo–North Cowichan)

Budget debate 286B:1510-1540
Crofton Mill
future 319B:1020
Dawe, Geoff, early life and experiences as worker and union activist 319B:1020
Emergencies
emergency preparedness, community fund 277B:1015
Evans, Craig
life and contributions to food security 297B:1340-1345
Fires and firefighters
volunteer firefighter departments 277B:1015
Forestry Worker Supports and Community Resiliency council
funding and projects 296B:1100
Forests and forest industry
employment and jobs 296B:1055-1100
First Nations involvement in industry
engagement on forest policy changes and impacts 296B:1055
old-growth forests
logging deferrals and First Nations consultation 296B:1055
value-added sector 296B:1055-1100
Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 41)
debate 353B:1440-1455
Gabriola Island
communications services outage and response by firefighters 277B:1015
Housing
affordable housing
relationship to worker supply 289B:1040
Introductions by members 312B:1005-1010, 319B:1005, 364B:1010, 367B:1010, 370B:1330
Invasive species
management, consultation with Indigenous communities and local government 364B:1030
Invasive Species Council of B.C.
work and government funding 364B:1030
Land Owner Transparency Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 7)
debate 272B:1645-1715
Money Judgment Enforcement Act (Bill 27)
debate 332B:1615-1630
Motions
Affordability for British Columbians 336B:1155
Housing affordability 275B:1110-1115
Involuntary treatment for vulnerable persons 317B:1150-1155
Value of public assets 355B:1155-1200
Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 23)
debate 309B:1525-1530
Private members' statements (response)
The importance of local news 343B:1025-1030
Public consumption of illicit drugs 310B:1020-1025
Supporting forest workers and their communities 296B:1055-1100
Supporting small business (Routley) 289B:1040-1045
Real Estate Services Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 8)
debate 271B:1545-1615
Rental housing
rent increases, allowable increase 289B:1040
Skills training
career transitions and worker retraining 296B:1055-1100
Small business
government support 289B:1040-1045
taxation 289B:1040
Statements by members
Craig Evans 297B:1340-1345
Geoff Dawe 319B:1020
Invasive Species Council 364B:1030
Volunteer firefighters and emergency preparedness funding 277B:1015
Throne speech debate 259B:1330-1410
Russell, Roly (Boundary-Similkameen)

As subject
comments on issues
rural economy (Doerkson) 268B:1045
death of wife's uncle 375B:1305
experience as farmworker 355B:1035
Adult basic education
accessibility and funding 282B:1055
Agriculture
innovation and role of technology 267B:1355
regenerative agriculture 267B:1355
Arts and culture
festivals, funding for fairs, festivals and events 310B:1125-1130
literature and role of books 304B:1345
Bauer, Manfred, life and contributions to Keremeos 375B:1305
Boundary-Similkameen constituency and area
social services organizations and volunteers 359B:1345
tourism opportunities and events 310B:1130
watershed protection, collaboration with First Nations and local government 333B:1345
B.C. by region
rural B.C.
rural economic diversification and infrastructure program 263B:1055
B.C. by region, rural B.C.
challenges and innovative responses 321B:1355
economies and economic development 326B:1025
B.C. First Nations Water Table
First Nations and government collaboration 333B:1345
Climate change
impact on wine industry and vineyards 273B:1020
Communities
innovation 321B:1355
Davidson, Leslie, comments on books, writers and publishing 304B:1345
Economy
sustainable and inclusive development
government investment 282B:1050-1055
sustainable development and transition to low-carbon economy 267B:1355
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 335B:1350-1420
Forests and forest industry
industry
conditions 263B:1050-1055
diversification 263B:1050-1055
Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 41)
debate 353B:1530-1540
Gorman, Amanda
poem "The Hill We Climb" 373B:1400
Government
decision-making and policies, consideration of geography and populations 326B:1025
Hanlon, Michael, life and contributions 375B:1300
Information and communications technology
high-speed Internet service
connectivity issues for remote and rural communities 282B:1055
Introductions by members 264B:1345, 268B:1005, 272B:1350, 307B:1335, 321B:1345, 336B:1020, 336B:1105, 344B:1340, 370B:1340-1345, 374B:1015
Jmaiff, Larry, life and contributions 375B:1300
Land Owner Transparency Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 7)
debate 272B:1750-1755
Lower Similkameen Community Services Society
leadership in community and housing services 359B:1345
Money Judgment Enforcement Act (Bill 27)
debate 332B:1630-1645
Motions
Appointment of Special Committee to Review Private Members' Business 274B:1645-1655
Tourism industry 310B:1125-1130
Prayers and reflections 270B:1000, 310B:1000
Private members' statements
Apprentices and workforce development 355B:1035-1050
B.C.'s life sciences 343B:1005-1020
Private members' statements (response)
Ancient landslide 336B:1010-1015
Emergency preparedness 324B:1045-1050
Forage production insurance 350B:1040-1045
Helping the world reduce carbon emissions 362B:1015-1020
Investing in our future 282B:1050-1055
Support for B.C.'s wine industry 369B:1055-1100
Public service
hiring policy change 326B:1025
Publishing industry
B.C. books and publishers 304B:1345
Real Estate Services Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 8)
debate 271B:1655-1705
Rhubart, Danielle, comments on government policy-making and place-neutral polices 326B:1025
Skills training
apprenticeships, funding and programs 355B:1035-1050
training for Indigenous persons 355B:1040
Statements by members
B.C. Book Day 304B:1345
Community and family services societies 359B:1345
Innovation in rural communities 321B:1355
Regenerative agriculture 267B:1355
Resilient rural economies and role of place in government policy-making 326B:1025
"The Hill We Climb" poem 373B:1400
Watershed stewardship 333B:1345
Wine industry 273B:1020
Throne speech debate 266B:1330-1400
Tourism
industry and government support 310B:1125-1130
mining tourism 310B:1130
regenerative tourism 310B:1130
role in economy and communities 310B:1130
Tributes
Larry Jmaiff, Michael Hanlon and Manfred Bauer 375B:1300-1305
Watersheds
watershed security strategy 333B:1345
Wine and wine industry
government support 369B:1055-1100
industry and challenges 273B:1020
role in economy 369B:1055
Rustad, John (Nechako Lakes)

As subject
comments in question period (Eby) 331B:1115 (R. Singh) 331B:1120
position on carbon tax (Kahlon) 348B:1040
position on climate change (Eby) 374B:1050
position on issues (Eby) 374B:1055
Agricultural land reserve
uses, non-farm use 334B:1055, 345B:1040
Agriculture
farmland, protection and use 345B:1040
Agriculture and Food Ministry
estimates debate 302C:1600, 302C:1710, 304C:1435-1540
B.C. NDP government
position on issues
carbon tax 374B:1050
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
notwithstanding clause 308B:1040
Carbon tax
application to home heating fuel 357B:1035
tax and impacts 348B:1035-1040, 357B:1035-1040, 374B:1050-1055
tax credits and rebates
credits and rebates 374B:1055
Carbon taxes
federal carbon tax
application to home heating fuel and exemption for oil heating 357B:1035
Climate change
government action and policies 357B:1040
Consumers
cost of living
cost increases 374B:1050
taxes and fees 348B:1035-1040
COVID-19
vaccination and bivalent vaccine 294B:1055
Cowichan Valley
agriculture and farmland, issues 334B:1055, 345B:1040
wetland restoration project 345B:1040
Crime and criminals
illegal drug trade, prosecution of drug trafficking 337B:1435
Education
safety of students 331B:1115-1120
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Ministry
estimates debate 299C:1805-1815
Fires and firefighters
wildfire firefighters
work commended 366B:1420
wildfires
government and local response 366B:1420
management practices 366B:1420
First Nations and Indigenous persons
reconciliation 331B:1055
residential schools, history and legacy 331B:1055
Health care facilities and hospitals
COVID-19 requirements 268B:1040-1045
staffing at hospitals 373B:1430
Health care professionals and workers
COVID-19 vaccination status and rehiring 268B:1040-1045, 294B:1100, 373B:1435
professional governance and requirements 322B:1035-1045
staffing shortages 268B:1040, 373B:1435
Health care system
government action on issues 280B:1040-1045
personal health information, access and privacy 322B:1035-1040
primary health care
accessibility 280B:1045
wait-lists and waiting times
waiting times 280B:1040
Health Ministry
estimates debate 316B:1715, 318A:1435-1610
Health Professions and Occupations Act
implementation and scope 322B:1035-1045
repeal, petition tabled 260B:1445, 297B:1425, 322B:1055, 360B:1105
stakeholder concerns and consultation on bill 322B:1035-1045, 360B:1055
Hotels and travel accommodation, short-term accommodations, legislation, petition tabled 347B:1430
Housing
affordable housing
role of private sector 367B:1050
supply and new units
parking access 356B:1415
Introductions by members 272B:1350, 314B:1345, 322B:1010, 360B:1010
Justice system
handling of cases involving repeat offenders
government action on issues and role of federal government 308B:1040-1045
Land use
land for housing development 345B:1040
Legislature
private members' time, change 261B:1105
question period, questions taken on notice 334B:1055
Ministerial statements (response)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 331B:1050-1055
Motions
Amendment to standing orders for private members' time 261B:1105
Appointment of Special Committee to Review Private Members' Business 274B:1430-1435
Health care professional legislation 289B:1105-1110
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 331B:1050-1055
Nechako Lakes constituency and area
wildfire impact and response 366B:1420
No Net Loss Wetland Act (Bill M226)
debate 367B:1015
Nurses
supply and retention 373B:1430-1435
working conditions 373B:1430
Oral questions
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccination 294B:1055
Carbon tax and cost of living 348B:1035-1040, 374B:1050-1055
Crime in communities and handling by justice system 308B:1040-1045
Drug decriminalization program and prosecution of drug traffickers 337B:1435
Farmland in Cowichan Valley 334B:1055, 345B:1040
Government action on issues in health care system 280B:1040-1045
Government carbon tax policy and response to federal carbon tax changes for home heating 357B:1035-1040
Government housing policies and role of private sector 367B:1050
Health worker vaccination and rehiring of staff 268B:1040-1045, 294B:1100
Housing density and access to transportation 356B:1410-1415
Implementation of health professions legislation and consultation by government 322B:1035-1045, 360B:1050-1055
Police services in Surrey 367B:1050
Recruitment and retention of nurses 373B:1430-1435
SOGI 123 in schools 331B:1115-1120
Wildfire management 366B:1420
Petitions
Health care services, repeal of Health Professions and Occupations Act 322B:1055
Health Professions and Occupations Act
repeal of legislation 260B:1445
repeal of Health Professions and Occupations Act 297B:1425, 360B:1105
short-term rentals, legislation 347B:1430
Physicians
family physicians
number in family practice 280B:1045
RCMP
recruitment and staffing 308B:1045
School districts
sexual orientation and gender identity policies 331B:1115-1120
Stó:lō Nation
memorial to residential schools 331B:1055
Substance use and addiction
decriminalization program 337B:1435
Surrey
police services
call for referendum 367B:1050
taxation, property tax increase 367B:1050
Throne speech debate 266B:1600-1625
Wetlands
marshes
repurposing of farmland to create marshes 334B:1055
Zero-Emission Vehicles Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 39)
debate 359C:1700, 359C:1735-1805. 359C:1835-1830

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