Second Session, 43rd Parliament – 2026
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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Gasper, Reann (Abbotsford-Mission)

Black Canadians
history and contributions in B.C. 118B:1355
Black History Month
celebration and purpose 118B:1355
Child care
government plan 122B:1415
spaces 122B:1415
Introductions by members 118B:1340, 122B:1335
Members' statements
Black History Month 118B:1355
Mission Sunrise Rotary Club 133B:1035
Oral questions
Child care plan and access to services 122B:1415
Provincial sales tax and support for small business 136B:1430
Post-Secondary International Education (Designated Institutions) Act (Bill 7)
debate 129B:1710-1735
Gibson, Hon. Diana (Oak Bay–Gordon Head)

Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2026 (Bill 2)
debate 134B:1520-1550
Citizens' Services Ministry
estimates debate 127A:1305-1615
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 9)
debate 126B:1015-1020, 132B:1640-1645
Introductions by members 136B:1335, 136B:1345
Giddens, Kiel (Prince George–Mackenzie)

B.C. by region
northern and rural B.C.
northern and rural homeowner benefit 118B:1415
Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2026 (Bill 2)
debate 134B:1455-1520
Budgets
2026-27 budget
content and priorities 119B:1120
priorities 118B:1415-1420
deficit budgets 119B:1120
Cronk, Laird
hiring as chair of WorkSafeBC 123B:1035-1040
Employment standards branch
budget 118B:1415-1420
Finch, Paul
comments on role of Merit Commissioner and elimination of statutory office 123B:1035
Government
hiring of consultants and political staff 123B:1035-1040
Introductions by members 118B:1345, 122B:1335, 133B:1005
Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 (Bill 10)
debate 137B:1105-1125
Long Term Care Access and Transparency Act (Bill M232)
debate 135B:1035-1040
Members' statements
Recognition of Prince George firefighters 130B:1010-1015
Special Olympics Summer Games and program in Prince George 122B:1355
Merit Commissioner
elimination of statutory office 123B:1040
Northcott, Pierce
athletic achievements 122B:1355
Oral questions
Appointment to government agencies and role of Merit Commissioner 123B:1035-1040
Budget priorities 119B:1120
Budget priorities and impact on workers 118B:1415-1420
Building code energy regulations for new housing units 137B:1050-1055
Forest industry conditions and support for forest workers 133B:1110
Long-term-care projects and costs 129B:1405-1410
Prince George
hosting of Special Olympics B.C. Summer Games and Special Olympics Canada Summer Games 122B:1355
Privilege
reserving right to raise matter of privilege 126B:1145
Public debt
debt levels 119B:1120
Public Sector Construction Projects Procurement Act (Bill M233)
debate 133B:1005-1010
Special Olympics B.C.
local athletes and programs 122B:1355
Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5)
debate 127B:1440-1500, 134A:1330-1335, 134A:1610-1640
Workers
challenges and government support 118B:1415-1420
Glumac, Hon. Rick (Port Moody–Coquitlam)

Budget debate 124B:1410-1430
Budget Measures Implementation Act (No.2), 2026 (Bill 3)
debate 127B:1700-1710
Oral questions (response)
Regulation of artificial intelligence technology 132B:1425
Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5)
debate 127B:1540-1550
Greene, Hon. Kelly (Richmond-Steveston)

Introductions by members 136B:1335