ORDERS OF THE DAY — Continued
No. 66 — Monday, May 26, 2025 — 10 a.m.
32 The Hon. Mike Farnworth to move —
That a Special Committee to Review Provisions of the Human Rights Code be appointed to review sections 47.01 to 47.24 of the Human Rights Code (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 210), pursuant to section 50.1 of the Act.
That the Special Committee have the powers of a Select Standing Committee and in addition be empowered to:
a. appoint of its number one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Special Committee and to delegate to the subcommittees all or any of its powers except the power to report directly to the House;
b. sit during a period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following Session and during any sitting of the House;
c. conduct consultations by any means the Special Committee considers appropriate;
d. adjourn from place to place as may be convenient; and,
e. retain personnel as required to assist the Special Committee.
That the Special Committee report to the House within one year of its appointment, and that during a period of adjournment, the Special Committee deposit its reports with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, and upon resumption of the sittings of the House, or in the next following Session, as the case may be, the Chair present all reports to the House.
That the Special Committee be composed of the following Members: Jennifer Blatherwick (Convener), Rohini Arora, Dana Lajeunesse, Scott McInnis and Teresa Wat.
33 The Hon. Mike Farnworth to move —
That Nina Krieger replace Dana Lajeunesse as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ Bills.
34 The Hon. Mike Farnworth to move —
That Susie Chant replace Paul Choi as a member of the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act.
35 The Hon. Josie Osborne (Minister of Health) to move —
That this House supports this Government’s work to train, recruit and retain more health care professionals to relieve the pressures on British Columbia’s health care system and increase access to health care services.
36 The Hon. Josie Osborne (Minister of Health) to move —
That given the rising cases of measles in some jurisdictions, this House affirms that vaccines are safe and effective, condemns the spread of all anti-vaccine misinformation including by the United States Health Secretary and urges parents to vaccinate their children consistent with the advice of B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer.
37 The Hon. Spencer Chandra Herbert (Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport) to move —
That this House recognizes the importance of arts and the creative industries in our province and celebrates their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and sustainability.
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