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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Sandhu, Harwinder (Vernon-Monashee)

As subject
experience as registered nurse 289B:1100
B.C. Winter Games
2023 games in Greater Vernon 276B:1355
Diwali
celebration 357B:1020
Education
graduation 322B:1015-1020
staff and faculty thanked 322B:1020
Health care funding
funding 289B:1050-1100
Health care professionals and workers
credentialling of foreign-trained professionals 289B:1045-1055
staffing shortages and working conditions 289B:1045, 289B:1100
Health care system
government investment and initiatives 289B:1050-1100
health human resources strategy and plan 289B:1050-1100
services for seniors 355B:1005-1015
Introductions by members 283B:1340, 290B:1345, 291B:1010, 295B:1655, 322B:1000, 328B:1350, 356B:1335, 359B:1335, 362B:1000
Motions
Activism against gender-based violence 369B:1105-1110
Multiculturalism
cultural diversity and spring holidays 304B:1350
Nurses
supply and training 289B:1050
Pharmacies
services and staff 291B:1015
Pharmacists
role 291B:1015
Physicians
supply and training
international medical school graduates 289B:1050-1055
Prayers and reflections 296B:1000
Private members' statements
Internationally trained health care professionals 289B:1045-1100
Seniors fall prevention week 355B:1000-1015
Religion
religious celebrations during month of April 304B:1350
Seniors
falls and prevention 355B:1000-1015
government support 355B:1005-1015
Small business
government support 338B:1015
role in communities 338B:1015
Statements by members
B.C. Winter Games in Greater Vernon 276B:1355
Diwali 357B:1020
Graduates of 2023 in Vernon-Monashee area 322B:1015-1020
Pharmacists 291B:1015
Religious and cultural celebrations 304B:1350
Small businesses in greater Vernon area 338B:1015
Vernon Winter Carnival 260B:1400
Throne speech debate 266B:1525-1600
Vernon Winter Carnival events and volunteers 260B:1400
Vernon-Monashee constituency and area
secondary and post-secondary school graduates 322B:1015-1020
small business community contributions 338B:1015
Sharma, Hon. Niki (Vancouver-Hastings)

As subject
comments on issues
LNG development (Lee) 270B:1050
response to question period questions (Milobar) 265B:1050
An Act to Ensure the Supremacy of Parliament (Bill 1)
debate 257B:1450
Attorney General Ministry
estimates debate 315C:1120-1145, 316C:1305-1710, 318C:1500-1815
report on multiculturalism, 2022-23, tabled 374B:1105
British Columbia Family Maintenance Agency
revised service plan, 2022-23, tabled 360B:1105
B.C. Ferry Commissioner
annual report, fisacal year ending March 31, 2023, tabled 348B:1050
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal
annual report, 2022-23, tabled 334B:1115
B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
social services and funding 359B:1425
B.C. Utilities Commission
annual report, 2021-22, tabled 291B:1055
By-election results
MLA for Langford–Juan de Fuca 331B:1005
MLA for Vancouver–Mount Pleasant 331B:1005
Civil resolution tribunal
annual report, 2022-23, tabled 334B:1115
Crime and criminals
crime in communities
violent attacks and response 291B:1050
government action on issues 359B:1400, 359B:1420
hate crimes
incidence of anti-Asian hate crimes and response 265B:1030
illegal drug trade
prosecution of drug trafficking 337B:1435
repeat offenders
repeat violent offenders task force 297B:1400
repeat violent offending intervention initiative 305B:1030, 312B:1040-1045, 359B:1400, 359B:1420, 359B:1425
Crown Proceeding Act, report for fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, tabled 328B:1445
Discrimination and racism
incidence and response 286B:1440
Documents tabled
Attorney General Ministry
report on multiculturalism, 2022-23 374B:1105
British Columbia Family Maintenance Agency
revised service plan, 2022-23 360B:1105
B.C. Ferry Commissioner
annual report for fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, tabled 348B:1050
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal
annual report, 2022-23 334B:1115
B.C. Utilities Commission 2021-22 annual report 291B:1055
Civil resolution tribunal, 2022-23 annual report 334B:1115
Crown Proceeding Act report for fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 328B:1445
Environment and Climate Change Strategy Ministry
2023 report on climate change accountability 374B:1105
Environmental Appeal Board, 2022-23 annual report 334B:1115
Forest Appeals Commission, 2022 annual report 334B:1115
Judicial Compensation Commission
final report, 2022 329B:1120
final report, 2022, retabled 341B:1145
Property Assessment Appeal Board 2022 annual report 291B:1055
Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C., 2022-23 annual report 341B:1145
Education
mental health services and counsellors in schools 297B:1400-1405
Election Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 11)
debate 280B:1005, 290B:1525-1530, 292B:1700, 298B:1100-1150, 299B:1345-1815, 300B:1435-1525
Elections
entering of certificate of results for June 24, 2023 by-elections for Langford-Juan de Fuca and Vancouver–Mount Pleasant into Journals of the House 331B:1005
Electoral Districts Act (Bill 25)
debate 304B:1340, 309B:1330-1335, 313B:1415-1430, 313B:1450-1510
Environment and Climate Change Strategy Ministry
2023 report on climate change accountability, tabled 374B:1105
Environmental Appeal Board, 2022-23 annual report tabled 334B:1115
Family Law Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 17)
debate 293B:1445-1450, 293B:1510, 295B:1645-1655, 297B:1430-1825
debate 290B:1345
Forest Appeals Commission
annual report, 2022, tabled 334B:1115
Health Committee
work of committee 360B:1040-1045
Human Rights Commissioner
role and recommendations 286B:1440
Intimate Images Protection Act (Bill 12)
debate 283B:1345, 292B:1700-1705, 292B:1755, 293B:1810-1850, 294B:1115-1150, 295B:1305-1640
Introductions by members 283B:1340, 307B:1335, 319B:1000, 325B:1335, 326B:1010, 334B:1005, 341B:1100, 348B:1000-1005, 363B:1330, 363B:1340, 371B:1005
Judicial Compensation Commission
final report, 2022, retabled 341B:1145
final report, 2022, tabled 329B:1120
Justice system
bail policies and reform 312B:1025-1030, 312B:1040-1050, 374B:1055
bail policies and release from custody 359B:1400, 359B:1420
bail system and reform 265B:1030
bail system reform and impacts, data collection and disclosure 291B:1040
Crown counsel
charge assessments 312B:1030, 312B:1055
family justice system
access by victims of domestic violence 286B:1435-1440
handling of cases involving repeat offenders
directives to Crown counsel 265B:1030, 312B:1025, 312B:1055
government action on issues 297B:1400, 359B:1420
government action on issues and role of federal government 291B:1040, 291B:1050, 294B:1045-1050, 305B:1030-1035, 312B:1045, 374B:1055
reforms and initiatives 291B:1035-1040, 312B:1025-1035, 312B:1040-1055
handling of cases involving stolen property 359B:1405
handling of criminal cases 337B:1435
Labour Relations Board
annual report, 2022, tabled 286B:1445
Legal aid
access to services, court case 286B:1440
funding 286B:1440
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 3)
debate 260B:1340, 265B:1055-1100, 265B:1115, 267B:1440, 267B:1545
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.2), 2023 (Bill 24)
debate 301B:1015, 308B:1145-1150, 309B:1330
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.3), 2023 (Bill 42)
debate 352B:1005, 356B:1435, 361C:1435-1440
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.4), 2023 (Bill 45)
debate 356B:1345, 363B:1640-1645, 372B:1455-1505, 372B:1520-1735, 372B:1755-1825, 372B:1910-2050, 374A:1140-1145, 375A:1310-1425, 375B:1510-1620
Money Judgment Enforcement Act (Bill 27)
debate 318B:1340, 332B:1330-1345, 334A:1135-1140, 335A:1310-1715, 337A:1500-1815, 338A:1110-1140, 339A:1405-1555, 340B:1455-1515
Money Judgment Enforcement Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Act (Bill 43)
debate 354B:1340, 357B:1055-1100, 360C:1115-1145, 361C:1355-1415
Motions
Printing of Votes and Proceedings 257B:1455
Oral questions (response)
Attacks by repeat offenders and handling of cases by justice system 297B:1400, 312B:1025-1035, 312B:1040-1050
Community safety in Vancouver's Chinatown 265B:1030
Court case on access to legal aid by victims of gender-based violence 286B:1435-1440
Crime in communities and action on community safety 291B:1050
Crime in communities and handling by justice system 305B:1030-1035, 359B:1355-1400
Crime in communities and impact on businesses 294B:1045-1050, 359B:1405, 359B:1420
Government action on repeat offenders and crime in communities 359B:1420-1430, 374B:1055
Government action on repeat offenders and directive to Crown counsel 312B:1055
Government hotline for racist incident reporting 286B:1440
Police investigation of drug user organization 360B:1040-1045
Release of data on crime in communities and handling by justice system 291B:1035-1040
Property Assessment Appeal Board
annual report, 2022, tabled 291B:1055
Public Guardian and Trustee of B.C. annual report, 2022-23, tabled 341B:1145
Romilly, Selwyn, life and contributions to legal system 335B:1300
Safety
public safety
community safety issues and government response 265B:1030, 294B:1045-1050
government action and investment 312B:1040-1050, 337B:1435
government investment 305B:1035
safer communities action plan 291B:1050
Substance use and addiction
overdoses
deaths 360B:1040
Throne speech debate 267B:1650-1710
Tributes
Selwyn Romilly 335B:1300
Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, printing 257B:1455
Shypitka, Tom (Kootenay East)

As subject
daughter's graduation and future 326B:1030
Automobiles
driver's licences, Ukrainian-language written test 280B:1045-1050
B.C. Hydro
energy purchase agreements with independent power producers 367B:1040
Business Improvement Areas of B.C.
survey on crime and vandalism 275B:1035
Bybee, Dayleen
family's access to affordable housing 298B:1045
CleanBC plan
economic impact and role of mining industry 371B:1045
Cranbrook
homelessness 337B:1440
theatre community 319B:1020
Crime and criminals
crime in communities
incidence and impact on businesses 275B:1035-1050
East Kootenay Regional Hospital
upgrades, petition tabled 367B:1100
Education
graduation 326B:1030
Elkford, B.C.
access to emergency services 334B:1100
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 335B:1450-1520
Energy
clean energy
projects and role of government 367B:1040
power supply 367B:1040
power supply and demand 370B:1425
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Ministry
estimates debate 297C:1605, 297C:1755, 298C:1135-1140, 299C:1335-1405, 299C:1510, 299C:1605-1635, 299C:1755-1800, 300C:1440-1600
documents and records, internal documents 367B:1040
Environment and Climate Change Strategy Ministry
estimates debate 293C:1705-1710, 293C:1840-1845, 295C:1405-1415, 297C:1535-1550
Environmental Management Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 29)
debate 340B:1715-1730, 353A:1700-1710
Finance and Government Services Committee
members and staff thanked 260B:1450, 331B:1135-1140
prebudget consultation process and work of committee 331B:1135-1140
reports
first report for fourth session of 42nd parliament, debate 331B:1135
second report for fourth session of 42nd parliament, debate 331B:1140
statutory officer review and work of committee 260B:1450
statutory officer review, interim review 331B:1135
Forests Ministry
estimates debate 295A:1520
Fortescue Future Industries Pty Ltd.
projects 367B:1040
Health care system
emergency services
closures due to staffing issues 334B:1100
Health Ministry
estimates debate 311A:1730-1740, 313C:1435-1445
2022-23 supplementary estimates debate 283B:1645-1705
Holodomor Memorial Day
awareness and participation 367B:1020
Homelessness
incidence and government response 337B:1440
Housing
affordable housing
government plan 298B:1045
supply and new units 298B:1045
Immigration
refugees and displaced persons
Ukrainians settling in Canada 280B:1045-1050
Introductions by members 264B:1345, 272B:1345, 325B:1345
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Ministry
estimates debate 307C:1535-1555
Kershaw, Paul, life and contributions to arts education and theatre 319B:1020
Key City Theatre 319B:1020
Kootenay area
habitat and wildlife conservation 303B:1035
tourism attractions and activities in East Kootenays 310B:1120-1125
Kootenay East constituency and area
constituent concerns re businesses and property crime 275B:1040-1045
secondary school graduates 326B:1030
Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 48)
debate 365B:1700-1725
Legislature
Officers of the Legislature, role 260B:1450
Mental Health and Addictions Ministry
estimates debate 311C:1510
Mines and mining industry
industry
conditions and investment 371B:1045
Motions
Circular economy 343B:1135-1140
COVID-19 response and protests 282B:1115-1120
Government funding to drug user organizations 350B:1100-1105
Housing affordability 303B:1130-1135
Involuntary treatment for vulnerable persons 317B:1135-1140
Provincial fuel and carbon taxes 362B:1120-1125
Tourism industry 310B:1120-1125
Mount Baker Secondary School 300B:1350
facility conditions and replacement 300B:1350-1355
Oral questions
CleanBC plan and mining industry 371B:1045
Emergency services at hospitals 334B:1100
Government action on affordable housing 298B:1045
Government action on homelessness 337B:1440
Government policies on clean energy development and energy costs and supply 367B:1035-1040, 370B:1425
Government support for rural economy and natural resource sector 268B:1050
Provision of Ukrainian-language written driver's test 280B:1045-1050
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
role and comments on resource industries 268B:1050
Petitions
health care services for East Kootenay residents and upgrades for East Kootenay Regional Hospital 367B:1100
Prince George
crime and downtown businesses 275B:1035
Private members' statements
Wildlife management 303B:1035-1045
Private members' statements (response)
Broken windows 275B:1035-1050
Provincial Symbols and Honours Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 32)
debate 334B:1150
Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 5)
debate 323B:1640-1705
Resources and resource industries
role in economy and government support 268B:1050
Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act (Bill 34)
debate 345B:1125-1150
Schools
facilities and role in communities 300B:1355
Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Bill 35)
debate 346B:1410, 346B:1440-1445, 346B:1545-1550, 347B:1635-1650
Social Development and Poverty Reduction Ministry
estimates debate 309A:1640-1650
Statements by members
Graduates of 2023 in Kootenay East area 326B:1030
Holodomor commemoration 367B:1020
Mount Baker Secondary School 300B:1350-1355
Paul Kershaw and community theatre in Cranbrook 319B:1020
Wildlife 280B:1010-1015
Throne speech debate 262B:1525-1555
Tourism
outdoor recreation and wilderness tourism 310B:1120-1125
role in economy and communities 310B:1120-1125
Ukraine
B.C. support for citizens 367B:1020
Wildlife
wildlife and habitat protection and restoration 280B:1010-1015, 303B:1035-1045
wildlife management and funding 303B:1035-1045
wildlife management and habitat protection 310B:1125
Wildlife Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill M202)
provisions on wildlife management funding model 303B:1035-1045
Zero-Emission Vehicles Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 39)
debate 351B:1615-1650, 358C:1425-1430, 358C:1520-1535, 358C:1600-1615, 358C:1645-1700, 358C:1740-1745, 358C:1805, 359C:1625-1640, 359C:1705, 359C:1825
Simons, Nicholas (Powell River–Sunshine Coast)

Budget debate 286B:1800-1830
Dementia
awareness and support 329B:1035
Introductions by members 276B:1345, 311B:1345-1350, 340B:1355, 344B:1340, 348B:1005
Legislature
language used in House
withdrawal of comments and apology 293B:1445
LGBTQ2S community
inclusion 340B:1400
Motions
Addictions care 277B:1130-1140
Appointment of Special Committee to Review Private Members' Business 274B:1300-1345
Government funding to drug user organizations 350B:1135-1140
National Hockey League
policies on Pride hockey tape and themed jerseys 340B:1400
Personal statements
Withdrawal of comments made in the House 293B:1445
Poppe, Mark
service to Legislative Assembly and retirement 264B:1345
Private members' statements (response)
Lack of confidence in the administration of justice 317B:1040-1045
Real Estate Services Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 8)
debate 271B:1745-1810
Sather, Michael
life experiences of former MLA and dementia diagnosis 329B:1035
Sports and recreation
hockey
LGBTQ participation and support 340B:1400
Statements by members
Michael Sather and dementia awareness 329B:1035
Support for LGBTQ community in hockey 340B:1400-1405
Throne speech debate 258B:1110-1150
Tributes
Mark Poppe 264B:1345
Sims, Jinny (Surrey-Panorama)

African Canadians
community services 284B:1020
Arts and culture
literature, youth writing 344B:1345
Budget debate 279B:1710-1740
Children and youth
support, ministries and community organizations thanked 326B:1110
Children and Youth Committee
members and staff thanked 314B:1440
membership 326B:1110
reports
first report for fourth session of 42nd parliament presented 314B:1435-1440
second report for fourth session of 42nd parliament presented 326B:1110
witnesses and submissions 314B:1435
work of committee 326B:1110
Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 21)
debate 300B:1400-1430
Documents tabled
Children and Youth Committee, first report for fourth session of 42nd parliament 314B:1435-1440
Children and Youth Committee, second report for fourth session of 42nd parliament 326B:1110
Easter
celebration and observance 303B:1020
Eid ul-Fitr
celebration and observance 303B:1020-1030
First Nations and Indigenous persons
consultation on legislation 314B:1435
Immigration
immigrants to B.C.
programs for African immigrants 284B:1020
International Credentials Recognition Act (Bill 38)
debate 351B:1535-1600
Introductions by members 290B:1345, 299B:1335-1340, 305B:1010, 314B:1340, 356B:1340, 373B:1340
Land Owner Transparency Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 7)
debate 272B:1620-1645
LGBTQ2S community
activism and outreach 279B:1350
Marchbank, Jen
advocacy work on LGBTQ and gender issues 279B:1350
Money Judgment Enforcement Act (Bill 27)
debate 332B:1505-1525
Motions
Affordability for British Columbians 336B:1110-1115
Appointment of Special Committee to Review Private Members' Business 274B:1505-1530
Circular economy 343B:1140-1145
Provincial fuel and carbon taxes 362B:1125-1130
Value of public assets 355B:1145-1150
Violence against drag artists and performers 296B:1135-1140
National Addictions Awareness Week
theme 367B:1015
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act (Bill 2)
debate 264B:1505-1535
Passover
celebration and observance 303B:1020
Prayers and reflections 273B:1000
Private members' statements
Vaisakhi, Eid, Easter 303B:1015-1030
Ramadan
celebration and observance 303B:1020-1030
Real Estate Services Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 8)
debate 271B:1415-1445
Representative for Children and Youth
advocacy and work commended 326B:1110
legislation, alignment with Indigenous rights declaration 314B:1435
role and powers 314B:1435
statutory review 314B:1435-1440
Statements by members
Jen Marchbank and work on LGBTQ and gender issues 279B:1350
National Addictions Awareness Week 367B:1015-1020
Surrey Crime Prevention Society youth volunteers 329B:1030-1035
Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society 356B:1355
Surrey Libraries Youth Writing Contest 344B:1345
Zimbabwe Cultural Society 284B:1020
Substance use and addiction
front-line care providers, appreciation 367B:1020
impact and awareness 367B:1015-1020
Surrey
community safety programs 329B:1030
Surrey Crime Prevention Society
volunteers and involvement of youth 329B:1030-1035
Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society
events and fundraisers 356B:1355
work and support for youth in community 356B:1355
Surrey Libraries Youth Writing Contest
contest and entries 344B:1345
Throne speech debate 260B:1610-1640
Vaisakhi
celebration and observance 303B:1025-1030
Volunteers and volunteer sector
youth volunteers 329B:1030-1035
Zimbabwe Cultural Society
work of organization 284B:1020
Singh, Aman (Richmond-Queensborough)

Banned Books Week, purpose and theme 340B:1405
Black Canadians
history, prominent Black residents of B.C. 263B:1030
Black History Month
observance 263B:1030-1045
Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2023 (Bill 10)
debate 288B:1335-1345
Canadian Cancer Society
Daffodil Month campaign 305B:1015-1020
Cancer
awareness and impact 305B:1015-1020
Compton, Wayde
poem "Performance Bond" 263B:1035
Crime and criminals
"broken windows" theory 275B:1040
crime in communities
causes and role of government 355B:1055-1100
crime in communities, root causes 275B:1040-1045
government action on issues 275B:1045
Dan's Legacy Foundation
support for at-risk youth and Dan's Diner social enterprise 371B:1020
Democracy
role of media 321B:1350
Discrimination and racism
anti-racism initiatives 263B:1040-1045
fatphobia and weight stigma 301B:1025-1030
Earthquakes
February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria and response 260B:1400-1405
Holi festival
celebration and purpose 280B:1015
Human rights
intellectual freedom and freedom to read 340B:1405
Intimate Images Protection Act (Bill 12)
debate 292B:1745-1755
Introductions by members 301B:1010, 308B:1005, 311B:1350, 312B:1005, 323B:1400, 325B:1345, 329B:1025, 333B:1335, 360B:1150
Islam
heritage and achievements of Islamic world 351B:1340
Islamic Heritage Month
celebration 351B:1340
Joudah, Fady, poem "Mimesis" 351B:1340
Land Owner Transparency Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 7)
debate 272B:1835-1845, 273B:1120-1135
Media
freedom of the press 321B:1350
Mental health
mental health and addiction
government initiatives and crisis response 355B:1100
relationship to crime 275B:1040-1045
Motions
Activism against gender-based violence 369B:1145
Appointment of Special Committee to Review Private Members' Business 274B:1605-1625
Circular economy 343B:1130-1135
COVID-19 response and protests 282B:1155
Government funding to drug user organizations 350B:1105-1110
Health care professional legislation 289B:1130-1135
Involuntary treatment for vulnerable persons 317B:1110-1115
Provincial fuel and carbon taxes 362B:1145-1150
Obesity
impact on health and response 301B:1030
Ochs, Phil
song lyrics in "There but for Fortune" 371B:1020
Prayers and reflections 300B:1330, 341B:1000, 367B:1005
Private members' statements
Invest in our planet 310B:1030-1035
Private members' statements (response)
Broken windows 275B:1040-1045
Save our streets 355B:1055-1100
Publishing industry
access to and restrictions on published materials 340B:1405
Real Estate Services Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 8)
debate 271B:1515-1545
Safety
public safety
community safety issues and government response 355B:1055-1100
Statements by members
Banned Books Week and freedom to read 340B:1405
Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign 305B:1015-1020
Dan's Legacy and support for youth 371B:1020
Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria 260B:1400-1405
Festival of Holi 280B:1015
Impacts of fatphobia 301B:1025-1030
Islamic Heritage Month 351B:1340
World Press Freedom Day 321B:1350
Throne speech debate 259B:1625-1655
The Whale
portrayal of film character's obesity 301B:1025
World Press Freedom Day
celebration and purpose 321B:1350
Singh, Hon. Rachna (Surrey–Green Timbers)

As subject
experience as parent of child in public school system 333B:1435
Education
diversity and inclusion at school 331B:1120, 333B:1435
government investment 284B:1055
inclusive education and students with support needs 340B:1425
safety of students 331B:1120
school food programs 340B:1425
Education and Child Care Ministry
estimates debate 291A:1105-1145, 292A:1335-1730, 293A:1730
Education funding
funding 340B:1425
funding and capital funding 314B:1410
Introductions by members 267B:1335, 293B:1335, 297B:1335, 321B:1340, 328B:1340, 331B:1010, 340B:1345, 341B:1000-1005, 347B:1335, 351B:1335, 360B:1135, 363B:1335, 366B:1335, 373B:1335
Mental health
mental health of children and youth
services and access 297B:1405
Oral questions (response)
Content in school library materials 333B:1435
Education funding 340B:1425
Mental health supports and counsellors at schools 297B:1400-1405
SOGI 123 in schools 331B:1120
Surrey school district portable use 284B:1055, 314B:1410, 374B:1055-1100
Rustad, John
comments in question period 331B:1120
School Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 40)
debate 347B:1345, 353B:1545-1550, 353B:1610, 356C:1440-1815, 357C:1105-1140, 358C:1340-1415
School district 36 (Surrey)
capital projects and funding 314B:1410
government investment and new school facilities 374B:1100
portable use and new school facilities 284B:1055, 314B:1410
School districts
sexual orientation and gender identity policies 331B:1120
Schools
capital projects
government investment and projects 314B:1410, 374B:1100
Throne speech debate 267B:1620-1650
Starchuk, Mike (Surrey-Cloverdale)

As subject
former colleagues' experiences of cancer and suicide 371B:1015
Agricultural land reserve
protection and government policies 275B:1020-1035
Agriculture
farmers, support 275B:1030-1035
farmland
protection and use 275B:1020-1035
Avian influenza
disease outbreaks, incidence and response 369B:1025-1030
Baird, Maureen
service as Merit Commissioner 284B:1105
City Dream Centre Society
programs and services for low-income and vulnerable persons and families 276B:1350-1355, 331B:1030
Cloverdale Community Kitchen
work of organization 264B:1355
Coldest Night of the Year
fundraising walk 264B:1350-1355
Construction and Skilled Trades Month
celebration 296B:1025
Construction industry
worker supply and training 296B:1025-1030
Dental health
dental care for low-income families 276B:1350
Documents tabled
Finance and Government Services Committee
first report for fourth session of 42nd parliament 331B:1130-1135
second report for fourth session of 42nd parliament 331B:1130-1135
Merit Commissioner Appointment Special Committee report 284B:1105-1110
Emergencies
emergency preparedness 325B:1350
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 335B:1520-1530
Finance and Government Services Committee
members and staff thanked 331B:1130-1140
prebudget consultation process and recommendations 331B:1135-1140
reports
first report for fourth session of 42nd parliament presented 331B:1130-1135
second report for fourth session of 42nd parliament presented 331B:1135-1140
statutory officer review, interim review 331B:1130-1135
Food security
food security and locally grown food 275B:1025
Heppell's Potatoes farm
role as field vegetable producer 275B:1020-1025
Ignite a Dream fundraising event 347B:1350
Income
low-income families, community supports 276B:1350-1355
India, farmers' rights issues 275B:1030-1035
Introductions by members 286B:1410, 294B:1015
McCoy, David
appointment as Merit Commissioner 284B:1105-1110
Men
health status and awareness 371B:1015
Merit Commissioner
appointment 284B:1105-1110
Merit Commissioner Appointment Special Committee
members and staff thanked 284B:1110
report presented 284B:1105-1110
work of committee and recommendation 284B:1105-1110
Motions
Affordability for British Columbians 336B:1145-1150
Appointment of Merit Commissioner 284B:1110
Appointment of Special Committee to Review Private Members' Business 274B:1655-1710
Value of public assets 355B:1125-1130
Movember
fundraising event for men's health 371B:1010-1015
Private members' statements
GoByBike Week 350B:1015-1030
Mental Health Week 317B:1015-1030
Preserving food security lands 275B:1020-1035
Private members' statements (response)
Avian flu 369B:1025-1030
Construction and skilled trades 296B:1025-1030
Seniors
housing 298B:1010
Skilled Trades BC Act
implementation, establishment of SkilledTradesBC 296B:1025-1030
Skills training
apprenticeships 296B:1025-1030
government investment and initiatives 296B:1025-1030
trades training
mandatory certification 296B:1025-1030
training for Indigenous persons
Indigenous apprentices 296B:1025-1030
Statements by members
City Dream Centre Society 276B:1350-1355, 331B:1030
Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in Cloverdale area 264B:1350-1355
Emergency Preparedness Week 325B:1350
Ignite a Dream fundraising event 347B:1350
Movember campaign for men's health 371B:1010-1015
Zappone Manor seniors housing project in Cloverdale 298B:1010
Surrey
agriculture and farmland 275B:1025-1025
low-income families and students, supports 276B:1350-1355
post-secondary education, opportunities for youth 347B:1350
seniors housing 298B:1010
Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society 347B:1350
Surrey-Cloverdale constituency and area
participation in annual fundraising walk for vulnerable persons 264B:1350-1355
Throne speech debate 266B:1750-1810
Veles, Natalie
comments on avian influenza impacts on poultry industry 369B:1030
Zappone Manor
seniors housing project in Cloverdale area 298B:1010
Stewart, Ben (Kelowna West)

Borrett, Liz
athletic achievements as senior 305B:1020
Camp OAC
fire and rebuilding efforts 370B:1355
Canada Winter Games
B.C. team at 2023 games 277B:1015
Carolily Finery jewelry-making business and attendance at Paris Fashion Week 344B:1350-1355
Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 21)
debate 300B:1430-1445
Communities
community space for local activities and engagement 311B:1400
COVID-19 impact
tourism industry 310B:1145
Crime and criminals
crime in communities, incidence and impact on businesses 301B:1055
Disabled persons
disabled children, access to inclusive playgrounds 265B:1015-1020
Emergencies
disaster financial assistance 277B:1050
emergency notification and communications, accessibility, petition tabled 371B:1105
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 337B:1455-1525
Finance Ministry
estimates debate 320B:1755-1810, 321B:1435-1440
Fires and firefighters
wildfires, recovery funding 277B:1050
Housing Ministry
estimates debate 311B:1605-1610
Housing Statutes (Development Financing) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 46)
debate 360B:1120-1140
Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 44)
debate 358B:1550-1620
Introductions by members 277B:1005, 328B:1350
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Ministry
estimates debate 305C:1110-1140, 307C:1555
Kelowna
Bernard Avenue community initiative 311B:1400
crime and community safety issues 301B:1055
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
events and fundraisers 356B:1355
Kelowna International Airport
operations 364B:1030-1035
Mental Health and Addictions Ministry
estimates debate 311C:1650-1700
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.3), 2023 (Bill 42)
debate 356B:1655-1725, 365A:1335-1340, 365A:1355-1400, 365A:1505-1640
Motions
Tourism industry (Motion 42) 310B:1140-1145
Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary School Bears robotics team and achievements 291B:1020
Okanagan area
Central Okanagan, tourism attractions and activities 310B:1140-1145
virtual health care centre initiative 356B:1355
Oral questions
Crime in communities and impact on businesses 301B:1050-1055
Disaster financial assistance and wildfire recovery funding 277B:1050
Pattison, Jim
donation to Kelowna General Hospital Foundation for virtual health care centre 356B:1355
Peters, Sam, athletic achievements 277B:1015
Petitions
accessible communication for all residents in emergencies 371B:1105
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Ministry
estimates debate 328A:1820
Prayers and reflections 360B:1005
Private members' statements
Support for B.C.'s wine industry 369B:1050-1105
Supporting small business 289B:1030-1045
Provincial Symbols and Honours Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 32)
debate 334B:1135-1145
Public Service Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 5)
debate 323B:1540-1610
Safety
public safety
community safety issues and government response 301B:1050-1055
Samaddar, Sam
leadership and achievements at Kelowna International Airport 364B:1030-1035
Science and technology
robotics competitions 291B:1020
Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Bill 35)
debate 347B:1715-1725
Small business
challenges and government support, proposal for crime and vandalism cost recovery fund 289B:1035, 301B:1055
challenges and role in communities and economy 289B:1030-1045
taxation 289B:1045
Sports and recreation
participation by disabled persons 277B:1015
running, marathons 305B:1020
Statements by members
Bernard Avenue community initiative in Kelowna 311B:1400
Carolily Finery at Paris Fashion Week 344B:1350-1355
Julia's Junction inclusive play space 265B:1015-1020
Kelowna General Hospital Foundation and virtual health centre initiative 356B:1355
Liz Borrett and marathon running achievements 305B:1020
Mount Boucherie Bears Robotics Team 291B:1020
Okanagan Anglican Camp rebuilding efforts 370B:1355
Sam Peters and athletic achievement 277B:1015
Sam Samaddar and work with Kelowna International Airport 364B:1030-1035
Tourism
industry, challenges and government support 310B:1145
role in economy and communities 310B:1140-1145
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Ministry
estimates debate 287A:1115-1140, 288A:1305-1425
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry
estimates debate 308A:1105-1125
Westbank Town Centre Park
Julia's Junction play space project 265B:1015-1020
Wine and wine industry
industry and challenges 369B:1050-1105
role in economy 369B:1050
Stone, Todd (Kamloops–South Thompson)

As subject
experience hiking West Coast Trail 348B:1010
Atira Women's Resource Society
financial management and funding 325B:1415-1420, 326B:1105
property management services
reviews and reports 325B:1415-1420
B.C.
population
migration out of B.C. 373B:1440
relationship with Crown 325B:1410
B.C. Buy Local Week
participation and support for local businesses 371B:1010
B.C. Housing
forensic audit report, release and debate 264B:1435-1440
management and operations
government action on issues 326B:1105
reviews and reports 325B:1420, 326B:1105
B.C. Lions Football Club
advance to western division final 356B:1350-1355
B.C. NDP
MLAs
comments on natural resource industries 270B:1050
B.C. NDP government
legislative agenda 363B:1435
performance 374B:1100
capital projects and budget 276B:1420
Budget debate 286B:1705-1735
Burns Block Hotel
purchase of building for social housing 325B:1420
Business Council of B.C.
comments on B.C. economy and GDP 333B:1425
Cancer
treatment
access and waiting times 279B:1425-1430
oncology drugs and costs 279B:1430
Carbon tax
tax and impacts 352B:1030-1035
Carbon taxes
federal carbon tax
application to home heating fuel and exemption for oil heating 352B:1030
Charles III, King of Great Britain
coronation 325B:1410
visits to B.C. as Prince of Wales 325B:1410
Children and Family Development Ministry
update to Public Accounts Committee re report recommendations on oversight of services for children and youth 374B:1100
CleanBC plan
economic impact 352B:1030, 366B:1405-1410
plan and advertising 364B:1035-1040
plan and economic impact 363B:1425-1430
Coleman, Jon
work on Cowichan Hospital replacement project 264B:1400-1405
Consumers
cost of living
cost increases 356B:1425
cost increases and government action 373B:1440
Control of Foreign Funding and Electoral Influence Act (Bill M223)
debate 326B:1020
COVID-19 impact and government response
supportive housing 325B:1420
Cowichan Hospital
replacement project 264B:1400-1405, 276B:1420
Crime and criminals
crime in communities
crime and impact on businesses 359B:1400-1405
incidence and handling of cases by justice system 359B:1405
incidence and impact on businesses 293B:1430-1435, 300B:1425
violent attacks and response 291B:1025-1030, 297B:1350-1355, 304B:1420
crime prevention
grants for businesses 359B:1405
Day One Society
work of organization 286B:1410
Daylight saving time
permanent daylight saving time, implementation in B.C. 287B:1055
Della Mattia, Marie
work as deputy minister on CleanBC advertising 364B:1040
Druskee, Howard, ownership of family house and application of taxes 298B:1045-1050
Duclos, Jenna Nickle, comments on access to prenatal health care in Kamloops 329B:1105
Eby, David
actions as Housing Minister 325B:1415-1420
Economy
conditions 357B:1040-1045
projected conditions 333B:1425-1430
Electoral Districts Act (Bill 25)
debate 309B:1425-1440
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 338B:1145-1150, 339B:1330-1355
Emergency Program Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill M211)
debate 273B:1015
Employment and unemployment
job creation
public sector and private sector 356B:1425
job creation, public sector and private sector 357B:1040-1045
Energy
international energy supply, B.C. role 270B:1050
Fires and firefighters
wildfires
government response and recovery 338B:1045
Foxall, Lisa, comments on impacts of apartment building evacuation 321B:1420
Government
capital projects, costs and management 264B:1405, 276B:1420
spending and priorities 357B:1040-1045
Green Party of B.C.
position on community benefits agreement 260B:1435
Greenhouse gas emissions
emissions in B.C. 363B:1425
reduction targets 366B:1405
Harper's Trail Winery
operations 273B:1015
Health authorities
executives, accountability 261B:1050
Health care professionals and workers
ability to comment on issues 261B:1050
physician assistants 261B:1050
Heritage sites
heritage and archaeological sites protection
site assessment process and compensation 348B:1045-1050
site assessments and permit process 347B:1425
Horgan, John
political career and service in Legislature 262B:1335-1345
Housing
affordable housing
affordability and supply 298B:1045-1050
government action 298B:1045-1050
government plan and targets 337B:1425
supportive housing
purchase of hotels for housing 325B:1420
supportive housing and services 293B:1430
Immigration
refugees and displaced persons
Ukrainians settling in Canada 273B:1110
Interior Health Authority
communications with local governments on public drug use bylaws 311B:1425
Introductions by members 264B:1335, 280B:1005, 291B:1005, 304B:1340, 337B:1340, 338B:1010, 347B:1335-1340, 354B:1335
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Ministry
estimates debate 304C:1600-1740, 306C:1335-1600
Justice system
handling of cases involving repeat offenders
government action on issues 291B:1030, 293B:1430-1435
Kamloops
health care services and prenatal care 272B:1515
mental health and addiction services, facility for youth 344B:1405
prenatal and obstetrics care 329B:1105
wine industry 273B:1015
Kamloops Blazers hockey team
achievements 291B:1010-1015
Khowutzun Development Corp.
contractors' access to work at Cowichan Hospital site 264B:1400-1405
Labour
community benefits agreement
Green Party position 260B:1435
impact on project costs 264B:1405
union component 264B:1400-1405
Legislation
introduction timeline 366B:1440
miscellaneous statutes bills 366B:1445
preparation and corrections 366B:1440-1445
Legislature
bills process
time allocation and closure 366B:1440
debate, impact of three sections for debate 363B:1435, 366B:1445
Government House leader communications 363B:1430-1435
Government House leader communications and planning 366B:1435, 366B:1450
legislative calendar and sitting schedule
extension of sitting hours 363B:1430-1435, 366B:1435-1450
management of proceedings 366B:1435-1450
opposition, role 267B:1400, 366B:1435-1440
private members' time
change 261B:1100-1105
Speaker and Chair
appointment of Assistant Deputy Speaker 257B:1455
Liquefied natural gas development
government policies 270B:1050-1055
projects
proposed projects 270B:1050-1055
role in transition to clean energy 270B:1050
Local government
bylaws on use of substances 307B:1405-1410, 311B:1425-1430
Lytton
fire recovery process and archaeological assessments 347B:1425
fire recovery process and timeline 338B:1045, 348B:1045-1050
Mark, Melanie
work and accomplishments as MLA and cabinet minister 272B:1410-1415
Maternity and pregnancy
obstetrics and prenatal care, access to services 329B:1105
prenatal services 272B:1515
MLAs
role as representatives and service to constituents 262B:1340
Memorial Cup hockey tournament
hosting of 2023 tournament by Kamloops 329B:1035
Ministerial statements (response)
Coronation of King Charles III 325B:1410
War in Ukraine and one-year anniversary of invasion 273B:1105-1110
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.3), 2023 (Bill 42)
debate 361C:1530-1600, 361C:1645-1705, 364A:1115-1140
Motions
Amendment to standing orders for private members' time 261B:1100-1105
Appointment of Assistant Deputy Speaker 257B:1455
Appointment of Special Committee to Review Private Members' Business 274B:1345-1400
Extension of sitting hours 363B:1430-1435, 366B:1435-1450, 370B:1430-1445
Powers and role of Public Accounts Committee 264B:1435-1440
Nanaimo
use of illicit drugs in school area 311B:1430
Nataros, Alex
work as physician and concerns with health authority 261B:1050
NOW Group
CleanBC plan advertising 364B:1040
Oral questions
Access to cancer care services and medications 279B:1425-1430
Access to obstetrics and prenatal care in Kamloops 329B:1105
Action on community safety and police officer vacancies 304B:1420
Call for Auditor General review of Lytton fire response and recovery process 338B:1045
Children and Family Development Ministry update to Public Accounts Committee 374B:1100
CleanBC plan and economy 363B:1425-1430, 366B:1405-1410
Comments by MLA for Burnaby North 267B:1400
Community benefits agreements and infrastructure projects 264B:1400-1405
Conditions for health workers and accountability of health care administrators 261B:1050
Cost of living and affordability issues and government priorities 333B:1425-1430, 356B:1425, 373B:1440
Crime in communities and action on community safety 291B:1025-1030, 297B:1350-1355, 315B:1100
Crime in communities and impact on businesses 293B:1425-1435, 300B:1425, 359B:1400-1405
Drug decriminalization program and federal requirements 260B:1435
Drug decriminalization program and regulation of illicit drug use in public spaces 307B:1400-1410, 311B:1425-1430
Drug decriminalization program and role of businesses in drug supply 283B:1430
Drug toxicity crisis and management of safe supply 344B:1400-1405
Government action on affordable housing 298B:1045-1050
Government action on housing affordability and housing targets 337B:1425
Government advertising for CleanBC plan 364B:1035-1040
Government decisions on policing issues and role of Police Complaint Commissioner 340B:1415-1420
Government funding for Atira property services 325B:1415-1420
Government handling of archaeological assessments 348B:1045-1050
Government policies on LNG development and status of project proposals 270B:1050-1055
Government policy on carbon tax and home heating costs 352B:1030-1035
Health care services in Kamloops and status of obstetrics clinic 272B:1515
Implementation of permanent daylight saving time 287B:1055
Job creation in private sector 357B:1040-1045
Lytton fire recovery process and archaeological assessments 347B:1425
Management of B.C. Housing and government funding for Atira property services 326B:1105
Police officer staffing and funding for police services 318B:1415-1420
Status of Royal B.C. Museum and collections facility project 276B:1420
Support for displaced RidgeView Place tenants in Langford 321B:1415-1420
Pattullo Bridge
replacement project 264B:1405
Personal statements (response)
Service as Premier and message of appreciation 262B:1335-1345
Service to Legislature and experience as First Nations MLA 272B:1410-1415
Points of order
consultation with opposition members re adoption of government business schedule 373B:1455
Police and policing
accountability and oversight 340B:1415-1420
funding for police services 318B:1415-1420
legislation 340B:1415-1420
police officers
staffing and vacancies 304B:1420, 318B:1415-1420
Police Complaint Commissioner
concerns re government legislation 340B:1415-1420
Port Hardy Hospital
physician staffing 261B:1050
Prayers and reflections 374B:1005
Privilege
reserving right to raise matter of privilege 373B:1510, 373B:1540
comments by Ravi Kahlon on consultation process re government motion for business schedule 373B:1510
comments by Ravi Kahlon re Standing Order 81.1 motion 374B:1110-1120
Property transfer tax
application 298B:1045-1050
Protecting Small Business from Crime and Vandalism Review Act
debate 311B:1350
Protecting Small Business from Crime and Vandalism Review Act (Bill M222)
call for debate 321B:1415
Public Accounts Committee
agenda and work of committee 264B:1435-1440, 374B:1100
terms of reference, amendment 264B:1435-1440
Real estate industry
housing market
price increases 298B:1045
Resources and resource industries
role in economy and government support 270B:1050
RidgeView Place
evacuation of building and support for displaced tenants 321B:1415-1420
Routledge, Janet
comments referencing Holocaust during debate 267B:1400
Royal B.C. Museum
collections and research facility project in Colwood 276B:1420
modernization and upgrading 276B:1420
RCMP
recruitment and staffing 304B:1420, 318B:1420
Safety
public safety
community safety issues and government response 293B:1425-1435, 300B:1425, 315B:1100
government action 304B:1420
Schmidt, Paul
fatal stabbing outside Vancouver coffee shop 291B:1025
Scotties Tournament of Hearts
2023 tournament in Trail 264B:1355
Sisters Sleep Gallery and Stereo Warehouse, impact of community safety issues 300B:1425
Small business
challenges and government support 321B:1415
challenges and government support, proposal for crime and vandalism cost recovery fund 293B:1430, 300B:1425
challenges and support 337B:1350
local small businesses 371B:1010
role in communities and economy 337B:1350
Small Business Week 337B:1350
Sports and recreation
women's curling 264B:1355
Standing Order 35 adjournment motions
Request to debate a matter of urgent public importance — status of health care system 272B:1525
Statements by members
B.C. Lions and CFL western division final 356B:1345-1350
Buy Local Week 371B:1010
Day One Society 286B:1410
Harper's Trail Winery 273B:1015
Memorial Cup hockey tournament in Kamloops 329B:1035
Scotties Tournament of Hearts 264B:1355
Small Business Week 337B:1350
West Coast Trail 348B:1010
Western Hockey League playoffs and Kamloops Blazers hockey team 291B:1010-1015
Substance use and addiction
decriminalization program
implementation 311B:1430
implementation and federal letter of requirements 260B:1435, 307B:1405-1410
implementation and role of private sector 283B:1430
drug use in public spaces, impacts and regulation 307B:1405-1410, 311B:1425-1430
safe supply
oversight and diversion of supply 344B:1400-1405
supply of drugs
role of businesses and federal licences 283B:1430
role of online platforms 344B:1400-1405
treatment and recovery services 286B:1410
access to services 260B:1435
youth substance use and addiction
incidence and services 344B:1400-1405
Surrey
crime and community safety issues, violent attack on transit bus 297B:1350-1355
police services 318B:1415-1420
future and role of provincial government 340B:1420
Sword, Kamilah, overdose death 344B:1400
Taxation
government policies 333B:1425, 356B:1425
Taylor, Linda and Robert
impact of apartment building evacuation 321B:1415
Tegart, Jackie
appointment as Assistant Deputy Speaker 257B:1455
Thompson Region Family Obstetrics Clinic
operations and future 272B:1515
Transit services
public safety 297B:1350-1355, 304B:1420
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry
estimates debate 307A:1440-1510
Ukraine
B.C. support for citizens 273B:1110
war and one-year anniversary of invasion by Russia 273B:1105-1110
van Hoof, Linda
access to cancer medication 279B:1430
Vancouver
community safety issues and violent attacks 291B:1025
Vancouver Island
West Coast Trail 348B:1010
Victoria
community safety issues 315B:1100
community safety issues and crime 291B:1030
Wages and salaries
wage levels 333B:1425-1430
Western Hockey League
playoffs and championship 291B:1010-1015
Wine and wine industry
industry 273B:1015
Sturdy, Jordan (West Vancouver–Sea to Sky)

Agriculture and Food Ministry
estimates debate 301C:1130-1140, 302C:1305-1330
Bowen Island
community health centre 312B:1015
Brackendale Art Gallery, establishment 290B:1355
Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park and annual eagle count and festival 290B:1355
B.C. Ferry Commissioner
role 303B:1005-1015
B.C. Ferry Services Inc.
budget and operations 303B:1000-1015
governance 303B:1005
governance and operations 345B:1045
B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
ferry services 303B:1005
B.C. NDP government
performance
fast ferries 303B:1005
B.C. Rail lines, use of adjacent space for recreational trails 345B:1015
British Columbia Transit Amendment Act, 2023
debate 290B:1350
Consumers
cost of living, transportation costs 331B:1025-1030
Crown Land Residential Lease Act, 2023 (Bill M208)
debate 272B:1420
Cycling
activities 268B:1005-1010
Education and Child Care Ministry
estimates debate 292A:1725
Emergencies
search and rescue services
government role and policies 374B:1100
Emergency and Disaster Management Act (Bill 31)
debate 335B:1645-1715, 354A:1610
Ferries and ferry services
capital projects and planning 303B:1005
funding
COVID-19 restart funding 303B:1005
federal funding 303B:1015
service levels and reliability 310B:1135, 345B:1045-1050
system, management 345B:1045-1050
vessels
procurement 303B:1005
Finance Ministry
estimates debate 320B:1430-1440
Floods and floodplains
flooding preparedness and infrastructure 371B:1015
Froslev, Thor, contributions and legacy 290B:1355
Fuel
gasoline pricing and investigation 331B:1025-1030
Health care facilities and hospitals
community health centres 312B:1015
Health Ministry
estimates debate 312A:1140
Housing Ministry
estimates debate 312B:1100-1110
Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 44)
debate 358B:1650-1720, 368A:1400-1420
Housing Statutes (Transit-Oriented Areas) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 47)
debate 363B:1515-1535
Introductions by members 283B:1340, 345B:1005, 366B:1340
Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 48)
debate 366B:1520-1525
MacArthur, Jay, life and contributions to parks and outdoor recreation 305B:1015
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.3), 2023 (Bill 42)
debate 365A:1530-1535
Motions
Tourism industry 310B:1130-1135
Motor Vehicle Act
proposed amendment, minimum safe passing distance 268B:1010
Oral questions
Ferry services and management 345B:1045-1050
Search and rescue teams 374B:1100
Parks
establishment and role of community members 305B:1015
Private members' statements
B.C. Ferries 303B:1000-1015
Small business in B.C. 336B:1035-1050
Sports and recreation
outdoor recreation and trails 305B:1015, 345B:1015
Squamish Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Award recipients 359B:1345
Statements by members
Bowen Island and Whistler community health centres 312B:1015
Business Excellence Awards in Whistler and Squamish 359B:1345
Cycling activities and road safety 268B:1005-1010
Flood protection infrastructure 371B:1015
Fuel pricing 331B:1025-1030
Garry Watson 325B:1400-1405
Jay MacArthur and contributions to outdoor recreation 305B:1015
Thor Frosley and Brackendale Art Gallery and eagle festival 290B:1355
Trails with rails 345B:1015
Throne speech debate 266B:1700-1725
Tourism
industry, challenges and government support 310B:1135
role in economy and communities 310B:1130-1135
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Ministry
estimates debate 288A:1545-1555
Traffic safety
cycling safety 268B:1005-1010
Transportation and Infrastructure Ministry
estimates debate 305A:1135-1140, 306A:1435-1620
2022-23 supplementary estimates debate 283A:1445-1600
Watson, Garry, legacy and role in development of Whistler 325B:1400-1405
West Vancouver–Sea to Sky constituency and area
cycling opportunities 268B:1005
recreational trail proposal 345B:1015
tourism attractions and activities 310B:1135
transportation and fuel costs in Sea to Sky area 331B:1025-1030
transportation infrastructure and regional transit services 310B:1135
Whistler
integrated health centre and primary care clinic 312B:1015
Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Award recipients 359B:1345
Wildlife
eagles and protection 290B:1355
Sturko, Elenore (Surrey South)

Abbotsford
homelessness, Lonzo Park encampment 290B:1435
Adastra Holdings Ltd.
operations and press release on drug production 280B:1030, 283B:1405-1410
Alberta
addiction recovery conference, attendance by B.C. government staff 276B:1405
Armed forces
veterans, services and support 268B:1010-1015
B.C. Centre on Substance Use
2018 report on addiction recovery strategies 276B:1400
B.C. Liberal Party
performance as government
school capital funding and projects 319B:1030
B.C. United
MLAs
comments quoting chief of police 305B:1045
Budgets
2023-24 budget
content and priorities 284B:1100
priorities 279B:1405-1410
Connect 2 Protect
advocacy for mental health crisis support 334B:1010-1015
Crime and criminals
crime in communities
causes and role of government 305B:1045
data collection and disclosure 297B:1400
incidence and handling of cases by justice system 305B:1045-1050
incidence and impact on businesses 305B:1045-1050
incidence and prevention 293B:1415
incidence and response 315B:1050-1055
violent attacks and handling of cases by justice system 265B:1020-1025, 297B:1355-1400, 359B:1420
violent attacks and response 293B:1415-1420
illegal drug trade
impact on communities 348B:1025
Drug Users Liberation Front
contract with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and purchase of illicit drugs 344B:1425, 348B:1025-1030
police investigation 354B:1425
Earthquakes
February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria and response 261B:1015
Eby, David
action on crime and policing in role as Attorney General and lawyer with Pivot Legal 359B:1420
comments on supportive housing sites 301B:1040
Education and Child Care Ministry
estimates debate 291A:1110-1140, 292A:1330-1555, 292A:1630-1645, 293A:1710-1730
Education funding
students with support needs, learning disabilities 319B:1030
First speeches by members 259B:1410-1425
Food and food industry
food prices 373B:1435
Food banks
use, increase 373B:1435
Health care facilities and hospitals
emergency services facilities, closings due to staffing issues 289B:1055
Health care funding
funding 284B:1100
Homelessness
government action 290B:1435
tent cities and encampments 290B:1435
Housing
affordable housing
housing for families and seniors 273B:1045
supportive housing
criminal activities at sites 301B:1040-1045
supportive housing and services 301B:1040-1045
Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 44)
debate 358B:1800-1820, 359B:1445-1450
Interior Health Authority
communications with local governments on public drug use bylaws 311B:1425
Introductions by members 286B:1340, 290B:1335, 293B:1335, 314B:1335, 322B:1005, 364B:1005-1010, 371B:1005, 373B:1335
Jones, Dave, comments on crime victims and justice system 305B:1045
Justice system
Crown counsel
charge assessments 312B:1030
family justice system
access by victims of domestic violence 286B:1435-1440
handling of cases involving repeat offenders 291B:1045-1050, 312B:1030
government action on issues 293B:1415-1420, 297B:1355-1400, 359B:1420
Kenzie, Crystal
advocacy for mental health crisis support 334B:1010
Krog, Leonard, comments on community safety issues in Nanaimo 291B:1050
Larsen, Dana, role in opening of retail stores for illegal drugs 280B:1030
Legal aid
access to services, court case 286B:1435-1440
Legion Veterans Village project and Centre of Excellence 268B:1010-1015
Local government
bylaws on use of substances 311B:1425
Manak, Del, comments on criminal activities at supportive housing sites 301B:1040
Mental health
advocacy and supports 337B:1345
awareness and elimination of stigma 318B:1355, 337B:1345
mental health and addiction
access to services and affordability 279B:1405-1410
acute care supports 338B:1050
acute care supports, role of family 334B:1010-1015, 334B:1055
crisis response programs, advocacy 334B:1010-1015
crisis response programs and role of police 304B:1410-1415
involuntary care 258B:1040-1045
residential services 279B:1405
programs and services
access to services and support 318B:1355
Mental Health Act
proposed amendments 304B:1415
Mental Health Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill M214)
debate 286B:1355
Mental Health and Addictions Ministry
estimates debate 307C:1720-1840, 308C:1105-1135, 309C:1300-1710, 311C:1505-1640, 312C:1100-1145
Motions
Activism against gender-based violence 369B:1120-1125
Addictions care 276B:1645-1700
COVID-19 response and protests 282B:1150
Housing affordability 275B:1115-1120, 275B:1135-1140
Violence against drag artists and performers 296B:1150-1155
Municipalities Enabling and Validating (No.5) Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 26)
debate 314B:1700-1750
Nanaimo
crime and community safety issues 291B:1050, 315B:1050-1055
National Addictions Awareness Week 363B:1355
Oral questions
Addiction treatment and recovery services 276B:1400-1405
Affordable housing for families and protections for renters 273B:1045
Attacks by repeat offenders and handling by justice system 293B:1415-1420
Attacks by repeat offenders and handling of cases by justice system 265B:1020-1025, 297B:1355-1400, 312B:1030
Budget provisions for health care in Surrey 284B:1100
Budget provisions for mental health and addiction services 279B:1405-1410
Court case on access to legal aid by victims of gender-based violence 286B:1435-1440
Crime in communities and action on community safety 291B:1045-1050, 315B:1050-1055
Crime in communities and impact on businesses 305B:1045-1050
Drug decriminalization and oversight of safe supply pilot project 261B:1025-1030
Drug decriminalization program and access to addiction services 261B:1025
Drug decriminalization program and regulation of illicit drug use in public spaces 307B:1425, 311B:1420-1425
Drug decriminalization program and role of businesses in drug supply 280B:1025-1030, 283B:1405-1410
Drug toxicity crisis and management of safe supply 328B:1445, 329B:1110, 344B:1425
Food costs and government support for families 373B:1435
Government action on drug toxicity crisis 287B:1105
Government action on issues in health care system 338B:1050
Government action on mental health care 334B:1055
Government action on repeat offenders and crime in communities 359B:1420
Government funding to drug user organizations 348B:1025-1030, 354B:1425
Involuntary care for mental health and addiction issues 258B:1040-1045
Mental health crisis response and community safety 304B:1415
Mental health crisis teams and public safety on transit systems 304B:1410-1415
Police officer staffing and funding for police services 318B:1420-1425
Supportive housing and action on homelessness 301B:1040-1045
Surrey school district portable use 319B:1025-1030, 374B:1055
Tent cities and government action on homelessness and community safety 290B:1435
Penticton
homelessness, government response to issues 315B:1055
Police Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 36)
debate 339B:1535-1550, 342B:1420-1510, 342B:1545-1600, 342B:1620-1650, 344B:1600-1605
Police and policing
funding for police services 318B:1420-1425
handling of cases involving mentally ill persons 318B:1355
police officers
gender-based discrimination and harassment in the workplace 364B:1025-1030
police officers, staffing and vacancies 318B:1420
Police Complaint Commissioner
investigation of cases involving police officers and impact on victims 364B:1030
Post-traumatic stress disorder
care 268B:1010
Prayers and reflections 357B:1005
Private members' statements
Double-decker portables 317B:1000-1015
Private members' statements (response)
Decriminalizing drugs, not criminalizing people 289B:1025-1030
School Library Day 343B:1040-1045
Public Safety and Solicitor General Ministry
estimates debate 318A:1645-1705, 318A:1735-1810
2022-23 supplementary estimates debate 280B:1100-1155, 281B:1305-1310, 281B:1335-1355
Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction
expansion and funding 279B:1405
Reforming the Police Act Special Committee
recommendations and implementation 304B:1415
Rental housing
protections and support for tenants 273B:1045
Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act (Bill 34)
debate 344B:1630-1700, 351A:1435-1610, 351A:1700-1800, 353B:1615, 353B:1630-1725, 353B:1750, 353B:1805
RCMP
funding and services 318B:1425
Safety
public safety
community safety and response to complex social issues 301B:1045, 315B:1050-1055
community safety issues and government response 290B:1435, 291B:1050, 293B:1420, 304B:1415, 305B:1045
first responders 315B:1055
Sanio, Aaron
death after release from involuntary care and impact on family 334B:1010, 334B:1055
School district 36 (Surrey)
new school facilities 319B:1030
portable use and new school facilities 374B:1055
portable use and reduction goal 319B:1025-1030
school spaces and class sizes, proposed measures 374B:1055
Schools
capital projects, government investment and projects 319B:1030
portables 319B:1025-1030
Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act (Bill 35)
debate 347B:1515-1520, 347B:1535-1550
Statements by members
Connect 2 Protect Society and mental health crisis support 334B:1010-1015
Drug toxicity crisis and addiction recovery 304B:1350-1355
Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria 261B:1015
Gender-based discrimination and violence in police forces and support for female officers 364B:1025-1030
Legion Veterans Village Centre of Excellence 268B:1010-1015
Mental health and wellness 318B:1355
National Addictions Awareness Week 363B:1355
Vaisakhi 301B:1015-1020
World Mental Health Day 337B:1345
Substance use and addiction
addiction awareness and education 363B:1355
cocaine 280B:1025-1030
decriminalization program
implementation 280B:1030, 307B:1425
implementation and federal letter of requirements 261B:1025-1030
implementation and role of private sector 283B:1405-1410
program 289B:1025-1030
drug use in public spaces, impacts and regulation 307B:1425, 311B:1420-1425
facilities 287B:1105
harm reduction services
drug user organizations and funding 348B:1025-1030, 354B:1425
services 289B:1025
opioid use
hydromorphone 328B:1445, 329B:1110
overdoses
deaths 304B:1350
government response 287B:1105, 344B:1425
overdoses by children and youth
overdose deaths 258B:1045
safe supply
models 283B:1405
oversight and diversion of supply 328B:1445, 329B:1110, 344B:1425, 354B:1425
pilot project oversight and resale of products 261B:1025-1030
supply of drugs
legal status and government policy 280B:1030
role of businesses 280B:1025-1030
role of businesses and federal licences 283B:1405-1410
treatment and recovery services
access to services 258B:1045, 261B:1025, 289B:1025, 344B:1425, 363B:1355
recovery services 276B:1400-1405
services 289B:1030
services and funding 279B:1405-1410
services and recovery goal 304B:1350-1355
youth substance use and addiction
services 258B:1040-1045
Suicide
mental health crisis support and suicide prevention 334B:1010-1015
Surrey
health care facilities and services 284B:1100
police services, models and transition 318B:1420
Vaisakhi parade 301B:1015-1020
Surrey Memorial Hospital
supports for mental health crisis services 338B:1050
Throne speech debate 259B:1410-1425
Transit services
public safety and mental health crisis teams 304B:1410-1415
Vaisakhi
celebration 301B:1015-1020
Vancouver
addiction treatment and recovery services, housing and treatment facility project 287B:1105
retail stores for illegal drugs 280B:1030
Victoria
community safety issues and impact on businesses 305B:1045-1050
World Mental Health Day
observance and purpose 337B:1345
Zimmer, Cindy
advocacy for mental health crisis support 334B:1010
Zimmer, James
death after release from involuntary care and impact on family 334B:1010, 334B:1055

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