Aboriginal Language Recognition Act

[Bill 24]

Opening remarks

Maguire, SED151; Robinson, SED150–151

Public presentations

Whelan-Enns, SED134–135

Resource needs

Maguire, SED135; Robinson, SED136;

Whelan-Enns, SED136

Written submissions

Weinberg, SED155–156

Ackerman, Ed (Private Citizen)

City of Winnipeg Amendment and Municipal Amendment Act (Derelict Property)

[Bill 3]

Public presentation, LA83–84

Addictions Foundation Amendment Act

[Bill 26]

Opening remarks

Rondeau, LA104

Advanced Education Administration Act and Amendments to The Council on Post-Secondary Education Act and The Education Administration Act

[Bill 29]

Opening remarks

McGifford, LA104

Allan, Hon. Nancy (St. Vital) N.D.P.

Electricians' Licence Amendment Act

[Bill 9]

Opening remarks, SED146

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Unpaid Leave Related to Donating an Organ)

[Bill 227]

Amendments

Clause 2, 59.6(1)-(11); passed, LA110

Clause 2, 59.6(1)-(11); passed, LA110

Opening remarks, LA109

Public Schools Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Opening remarks, LA103

Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act

[Bill 4]

Opening remarks, SED146

An Act to amend An Act to incorporate The Portage District General Hospital Foundation [Bill 300]

Motion to refund printing fees

Faurschou, PB7

Written submissions

Graham, PB7–8

Anderson, Wayne (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Debt-servicing cost, SED44

Public presentation, SED42–43

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Immobilizers and Air Bags)

[Bill 21]

Opening remarks, JU27

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Precautions to be taken When Approaching Tow Trucks and Other Designated Vehicles)

[Bill 8]

Opening remarks, JU16

Public education, JU4

Manitoba Gaming Commission

Accessibility for questions, CC119–120

Fees, CC111

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Annual Reports

Opening remarks, CC103–105

VLT revenue to municipalities, CC123

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance-Section 25, Auditor General's report

Federal stimulus projects, PA40

Infrastructure priority policy, PA41

Status reports on recommendations, PA43–44

Assessment Services Branch, Auditor General's Report

Building permit guidelines

McFadyen, L, PA153; Pedersen, PA153

Income-based property assessments

McFadyen, L, PA154–155; Pedersen, PA154–155

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA149; McFadyen, L, PA150–152

Property reviews process

McFadyen, L, PA152–153; Pedersen, PA152–153

Assiniboia Downs

Harness racing revenue

Eichler, CC116–117; Hodgins, CC116–117, CC124;

Pedersen, CC124

VLT revenue

Eichler, CC116; Hodgins, CC116

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Aging in Place program evaluation

Borotsik, PA102; Sussman, PA102

Audited financial information

Borotsik, PA104; Jha, PA107

Sussman, PA104, PA107

Capital funding requirements

Borotsik, PA100–102; Gerrard, PA109;

Stefanson, PA100; Sussman, PA100–102, PA109

Care home alternatives

Stefanson, PA99–100; Sussman, PA99–100

First Nations communities

Gerrard, PA110; Sussman, PA110

Funding models

Gerrard, PA108–109; Sussman, PA108–109

Interim personal care facilities

Stefanson, PA111; Sussman, PA111

Level of care assessment strategies

Pedersen, PA104–105; Sussman, PA104–105

Level of care standards

Borotsik, PA101; Stefanson, PA97–98;

Sussman, PA97–98, PA101

Licensing procedures

Borotsik, PA102–103; Sussman, PA103

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy

Borotsik, PA110; Sussman, PA110

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA96; Sussman, PA97

Patient restraint standards

Gerrard, PA107–108; Sussman, PA107–108

Quality of care report

Jha, PA107; Sussman, PA107

Staffing levels

Borotsik, PA111; Derkach, PA111–112;

Sussman, PA111

Wait times

Borotsik, PA101; Dewar, PA110; Stefanson, PA98–99;

Sussman, PA98–99, PA101, PA110

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Contaminated site responsibility

Meier, PA80; Nevakshonoff, PA80

Contaminated sites statistics

Meier, PA79–80; Stefanson, PA79–80

Environmental staffing vacancies

Driedger, PA80–81; Meier, PA79–81;

Stefanson, PA79

External consultants, use of

Meier, PA79; Stefanson, PA79

Financial statement reporting jurisdiction

Eliasson, PA76–77; Stefanson, PA76–77

Interdepartmental Committee for Tracked Sites

Meier, PA79; Stefanson, PA79

Monitoring and compliance procedures

Bellringer, PA78; Braun, PA78; Martindale, PA78–79;

Meier, PA78–79; Stefanson, PA78

Opening remarks

Eliasson, PA76; McFadyen, L, PA81–82;

Meier, PA77

Audit of the Public Accounts, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Volumes 1-4

passed, PA135

Audit of the Public Accounts, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown corporations

Debt guarantees

Bellringer, PA126; Eliasson, PA125–126;

Stefanson, PA125–127

Impact of International Financial Reporting Standards

Bellringer, PA130–131; Eliasson, PA130–131

Stefanson, PA130–131

Debt requirements account, use of

Bellringer, PA132; Jha, PA132

Debt-to-GDP ratio reduction

Borotsik, PA133; Eliasson, PA133

Manitoba Hydro

Borrowing rates

Borotsik, PA133; Eliasson, PA133

Financial statement correction

Bellringer, PA124–125; Eliasson, PA124–125;

Stefanson, PA124–125

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA116–117; Eliasson, PA117–120

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Administrative penalties and appeal process

Lamoureux, PA69–70; Parr, PA69–70

Duration of injury claims increase

Driedger, PA71–72; Parr, PA71–72

Education initiatives

Martindale, PA69; Parr, PA69

Employer inspection process

Borotsik, PA70; Parr, PA70–71

High-risk workplaces' safety training

Parr, PA72–73; Pedersen, PA72–73

Hiring of inspectors

Borotsik, PA71; Parr, PA71

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA67; Parr, PA68

SAFE Work program

Parr, PA6

Workplace inspection prioritization

Bellringer, PA73; Borotsik, PA73;

Parr, PA73

Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement; and Assessment Services Branch

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs involvement

Bostrom, PA144–145; Hawranik, PA144–145

Crown Lands office staffing issues

Bostrom, PA143; Hawranik, PA142–143;

Meier, PA143

First Nations signed agreements

Bostrom, PA144; Hawranik, PA143–144

Heritage designation process

Bostrom, PA148; Gerrard, PA148; Meier, PA148

Mining claims resolutions

Bostrom, PA147–148; Gerrard, PA147; Pedersen, PA148

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA137–138; Bostrom, PA139–140;

Meier, PA140–141

Recommendations implementation timeline

Bellringer, PA142; Bostrom, PA142; Hawranik, PA142;

Meier, PA142

Survey funding

Martindale, PA146–147; Meier, PA146–147

Unauthorized structures on selected lands

Bostrom, PA145, PA147; Gerrard, PA147;

Hawranik, PA145

Whiteshell Provincial Park petroforms agreement

Bostrom, PA143; Hawranik, PA143; Meier, PA143

August, Jim (Forks North Portage)

Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park Act

[Bill 27]

Public presentation, JU15

The Forks pedestrian corridor, JU15

Automobile Injury Compensation Appeals Commission

Settlement appeals length

Faurschou, CC61; McLaren, CC62

Automobile theft

Decrease

Martindale, CC75–76; McLaren, CC76; Taillieu, CC76

Baker, Larry (Private Citizen)

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, LA77–78

Balasko, Richard (Elections Manitoba Office)

Elections (1999)

Campaign donations tax receipts, LA26–30

Elections Finances Act

Party compliance with Elections Manitoba, LA52

Elections Manitoba Office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA20–22

Campaign length compliance, LA56

Communications with parties about investigations, LA40, LA46–49

Election return filing process, LA52–53

Forensic auditor's letter, LA23

Immigrant outreach programs, LA32

Legal counsel advice, LA43–44

Permanent voters list possibility, LA56–57

Polling station accessibility, LA31

Publication of investigations, LA44–45

Referendum legislation, LA57–59

Role in political parties ethical code of conduct, LA34–39

Staffing issues, LA59

Termination of forensic auditor, LA41–42

Voter turnout increases, LA32–33

Voter turnout, rural, LA54–55

Youth outreach programs, LA34

Beddome, James R. (Green Party of Manitoba)

Biofuels Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Written submission, SED153–155

Elections Manitoba Office

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer

Written submission, LA12–13

Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General of Manitoba)

Assessment Services Branch, Auditor General's report

Opening remarks, PA149

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Opening remarks, PA96

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Monitoring and compliance procedures, PA78

Audit of the Public Accounts, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown corporations

Debt guarantees, PA126

Impact of International Financial Reporting Standards, PA130–131

Debt requirements account, use of, PA132

Manitoba Hydro financial statement correction, PA124–125

Opening remarks, PA116–117

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Opening remarks, PA67

Workplace inspection prioritization, PA73

Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement

Framework Agreement; and Assessment Services Branch

Opening remarks, PA137–138

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA142

Child welfare system

Client outcome tracking, LA152

Opening remarks, LA119

Report recommendations implementation, LA140–141, LA151

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Opening remarks, PA6

Recommendations implementation, PA13

Federal equalization payments

Core expenditure use, PA128–129, PA132

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Child, Family and Community Development Branch

Opening remarks, PA35

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA36–37

Crown Corporations Council review

Accountability, PA53

Consistent practices review, PA53–54

Opening remarks, PA47–48

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA52

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Opening remarks, PA28–29

Program cost responsibility, PA30, PA33

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA30–31, PA33–34

Manitoba Housing Authority

Recommendations implementation, PA65

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Section 25, Auditor General's report

Opening remarks, PA37

Recommendations compliance, PA39

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Additional audits, PA90–91

Complaints about council, PA89

Letter referral, PA93

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA86

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Auditor General suggestions, PA23

List of boards and agencies, availability, PA18

Member diversity, PA20

Opening remarks, PA13

Orientation programs, PA19

Quasi-judicial boards analysis, PA24

Report chart explanation, PA24

Benoit, Richard R. (President, RTAM)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Written submission, SED73

Biofuels Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Public presentations

Whelan-Enns, SED132–134

Written submissions

Beddome, SED153–155

Bjornson, Hon. Peter (Gimli) N.D.P.

Franchises Act

[Bill 15]

Amendments

Clause 5(14), SED149; passed, SED149

Clause 5(2) (b), SED149; passed, SED149

Clause 5(8) (b), SED149; passed, SED149

Opening remarks, SED148

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

[Bill 12]

Opening remarks, SED147

Proceedings Against the Crown Amendment Act

[Bill 10]

Opening remarks, SED146–147

Blaikie, Hon. Bill (Elmwood) N.D.P.

Children's Advocate Office

Motion that a subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs be struck to manage the hiring process of the new Children's Advocate, LA158–159

Elections Manitoba Office

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer

Motion to call a subcommittee to manage the hiring process, LA11–12

Motion to postpone search until public inquiry is called on 1999 election, LA7–8

Permanent voters list possibility, LA56

Referendum legislation, LA57–59

Information and Privacy Adjudicator

Appointment of Ron Perozzo, LA157–158

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

[Bill 12]

Management plan fund use, SED129, SED147

Points of order

P/O by Blaikie requesting a recess, LA10

Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park Act

[Bill 27]

Opening remarks, JU21

Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act

[Bill 14]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, JU26; Swan, JU25–26

Borotsik, Rick (Brandon West) P.C.

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Aging in Place program evaluation, PA102

Audited financial information, PA104

Capital funding requirements, PA100–102

Level of care standards, PA101

Licensing procedures, PA102–103

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, PA110

Staffing levels, PA111

Wait times, PA101

Audit of the Public Accounts, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Debt-to-GDP ratio reduction, PA133

Manitoba Hydro borrowing rates, PA133

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Employer inspection process, PA70

Hiring of inspectors, PA71

Workplace inspection prioritization, PA73

Budget expenditure increases, PA123

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Amendments

Clause 33(1.1), SED93–94; defeated, SED95

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Board representation, PA8–9

Crown corporations, valuation investment risks, PA6–7

Government organizations, valuation investment risks, PA7–8

Labour-sponsored venture capital, PA12

Recommendations implementation, PA6, PA12–13

Federal equalization payments

Core expenditure use, PA122–123

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Child, Family and Community Development Branch

Administrative changes, PA36

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA36

Crown Corporations Council review

Board governance, PA49

Information disclosures, PA54

Management practice changes, PA49–50

Organizational hierarchy, PA50

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA50

Stakeholder survey, PA49

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Automated information system, PA31–32

Manitoba Housing Authority

Expenditure plans, PA58–59

Pest control, PA62

Sponsored unit agreement, PA61–62

Vacancy rates, PA59

Franchises Act

[Bill 15]

National standardization, SED132

Opening remarks, SED148

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III

Aboriginal environmental studies funding, CC168

East-side community consultations, CC24

Export customer concerns, CC167–168

Land expropriations, CC22–23

Tower statistics, CC25

Community development initiatives, CC168–169

Export sales markets, CC28–29, CC165

Headquarters building, downtown Winnipeg, CC26–27

Net income adjustment, 2010, CC29–30, CC164

Property easement rights negotiations, CC163

Secondary land-use program policy, CC163

Transmission line capacity, CC22, CC26

Wuskatim dam production costs, CC166

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board annual reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee, CC140–141, CC143

Motion to allow Len Bateman to make presentation to committee, CC137, CC139

Opening remarks, CC132

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Availability of annual report, 2010, CC86

ChangeMakers advertising agency, use of, CC92

Community support expenditures, CC91–92

Directives for private profit margins, CC90–91

Private wine store regulations, CC89–90

Product price comparisons, CC88–89

Profit margins projections, CC88

Province payment transfers, CC99–100

Regulations in limousines, CC92–93

Revenue profits, CC90

Sponsorship criteria, CC100

Store expansions, CC86

Supplementary licence fee increase, CC87

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Annual Report, March 31 2009

Opening remarks, CC85

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Section 25, Auditor General's report

2020 Transport Vision, PA39

Federal stimulus projects, PA40

Recommendations compliance, PA38–39

Written status reports on recommendations, PA44

Proceedings Against the Crown Amendment Act

[Bill 10]

Opening remarks, SED147

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Auditor General suggestions, PA23

Conflict of interest guidelines, PA22

Crown Corporations Council members, PA21–22

Member selection process, PA20–21

Orientation programs, PA22

Bostrom, Harvey (Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Department)

Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement; and Assessment Services Branch

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs involvement, PA144–145

Crown Lands office staffing issues, PA143

First Nations signed agreements, PA144

Heritage designation process, PA148

Mining claims resolutions, PA147–148

Opening remarks, PA139–140

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA142

Unauthorized structures on selected lands, PA145, PA147

Whiteshell Provincial Park petroforms agreement, PA143

Bowslaugh, Pat (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Ministerial salary reductions, SED16–17

Public presentation, SED16–17

Braun, Erna (Rossmere) N.D.P.

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Monitoring and compliance procedures, PA78

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Section 25, Auditor General's report

Status reports on recommendations, PA44

Public Health Amendment Act (Regulating Use of Tanning Equipment)

[Bill 225]

Opening remarks, SED152

Tanning industry consultations, SED139

Brennan, Bob (Manitoba Hydro)

Centra Gas

Rate increases, CC137

Manitoba Hydro

Aboriginal employment statistics, CC137

Bipole III

Aboriginal environmental studies funding, CC168

Agricultural land use, CC31–32

Annual expenditures, CC34

Capital estimates adjustments, CC12, CC148–149, CC150–153

Caribou population impact, CC9

Clean Environment Commission's role in route selection, CC156–157

Construction timeline, CC152

Consultation costs, CC161

Converter stations, CC34, CC148

Cost review, CC155

Design completion, CC150

East-side community consultations, CC24

Engineer consultations, CC34

Export customer concerns, CC167–168

Land expropriations, CC22–23

Landowner impact, CC134, CC158–159

Line loss, CC9

Minister's request for cost information briefings, CC154

Public Utilities Board request for information, CC151

Residential separation distances, CC156

Tower statistics, CC25

Underwater location, CC159–161

Capital expenditure forecast publication timeline, CC149, CC154

Community development initiatives, CC134, CC168–169

Crown Corporations Council review of reports, CC19

Export sales markets, CC28–29, CC133–134, CC162, CC165

Headquarters building, downtown Winnipeg, CC26–27, CC137

Lake Winnipeg's water levels effect, CC36–38

Lower Income Energy Efficiency program, CC136

Mismanagement allegations report, CC17–18

Net income adjustment, 2010, CC29–30, CC164

Power Smart program, CC135

Property easement rights negotiations, CC163

Public Utilities Board review of reports, CC19

Rate increases, CC4, CC133

Retained earnings increase, CC133

Revenue forecasts, CC4–5

Risk management consultants, CC13–14, CC14

Secondary land-use program policy, CC163

Transmission line capacity, CC22, CC26

Water rates, CC30–31

Wind energy

Projects, CC136, CC167

Subsidization, CC32–33, CC166–167

Wuskatim dam production costs, CC166

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board annual reports

Opening remarks, CC2–3, CC132–137

Brick, Marilyn (St. Norbert) N.D.P.

Elections Manitoba Office

Staffing issues, LA59

Voter turnout increases, LA32–33

Youth outreach programs, LA33–34

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Labour-sponsored venture capital, PA9

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Manitoba Housing Authority

Fire safety planning, PA63–64

Vacancy rates, PA64

Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Number of graduates, PB3

Southwood Golf and Country Club Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 302]

Opening remarks, PB6

Briese, Stu (Ste. Rose) P.C.

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Economy, growth forecast, SED24

Fiscal Stabilization Fund, use of, SED23

Motion by Goertzen that the committee recommend to the House that Cabinet ministers receive a 40 percent pay cut from their ministerial salary until the government returns to a balanced budget as defined by the existing legislation, SED71–72

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Motion to replace the title of the bill, LA99

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

VLT revenue to municipalities, CC123

Budget expenditure increases

Borotsik, PA123; Eliasson, PA123; Wowchuk, PA123–124

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Amendments

Clause 1(3)

Stefanson, SED91; defeated, SED91

Clause 33(1.1)

Borotsik, SED93–94; Maguire, SED94;

Stefanson, SED91–93; Wowchuk, SED92–94;

defeated, SED95

Clause 76(10)

Maguire, SED96; Stefanson, SED95–96;

Wowchuk, SED95–96; defeated, SED96

Budget deficit plan

Martin, SED8; Stefanson, SED8

Debt-servicing costs

Anderson, SED44; Craig, SED26–27;Johnson, SED32

Martin, SED7; Silicz, SED56–57;

Stefanson, SED26, SED31–32, SED43–44, SED56

Departmental expenditure increases

Craig, SED27; Stefanson, SED27

Economy

Growth forecast

Briese, SED24; Cullen, SED41; Rebeck, SED24; Sanders, SED41

Stimulus funding

Craig, SED27; Gerrard, SED14–15;

Goertzen, SED14–15; Palsson, SED14–15;

Wowchuk, SED27

Fiscal Stabilization Fund, use of

Briese, SED23; Rebeck, SED23; Sanders, SED42;

Struthers, SED42

Health care impact

Gerrard, SED11; Goertzen, SED51; Muswagon, SED11; Willcock, SED51–52

Media industry tax credit

Morrison, SED337; Walker, SED36

Ministerial salary reductions

Bowslaugh, SED16–17; Cullen, SED17; Gerrard, SED20–21, SED23, SED32; Goertzen, SED20, SED59; Johnson, SED32–33; Penner, SED59; Rebeck, SED23

Motion by Goertzen that the committee recommend to the House that Cabinet ministers receive a 40 percent pay cut from their ministerial salary until the government returns to a balanced budget as defined by the existing legislation, SED67–69

Briese, SED71–72; Cullen, SED69–71

Opening remarks

Stefanson, SED90; Wowchuk, SED89–90

Priority of legislation

Stefanson, SED52; Willcock, SED52

Process of legislative passage

Morantz, SED56; Silicz, SED56;

Stefanson, SED56, SED63–65

Public presentations

Anderson, SED42–43; Bowslaugh, SED16–17; Cenerini, SED3–6; Craig, SED25–26; Davidson, SED28–29; Enns, SED83–85; Fien, SED33–34; Gamby, SED76–78; Havinxbeck, SED85–86; Johnson, SED31; Litton, SED45; Martin, SED6–7; Mazurkiewich, SED81–82; Mirecki, SED60–61; Morantz, SED62–64; Morrison, SED36–38; Muswagon, SED10–11; Negrych, SED79–81; Nichol, SED47–49; Palsson, SED13–14; Penner, D., SED58–59; Penner, S., SED87–89; Porter, SED12–13; Prendergast, SED78–79; Rebeck, SED21–23; Rybuk, SED82–83; Sanders, SED40; Silicz, SED53–55; Sitter, SED19–20; Walker, SED36, SED38; Willcock, SED50–51

Retroactive taxation

Cullen, SED35; Fien, SED34–35; Gerrard, SED35; Stefanson, SED34–35

Small-business impact

Cullen, SED9; Goertzen, SED9; Martin, SED9

Taxation increases

Cullen, SED30; Davidson, SED30; Litton, SED46; Stefanson, SED45–46

Written submissions

Benoit, SED73; Clements, SED72–73;

Isaak, SED96–97

Bueti, Frank (Private Citizen)

Condominium Amendment Act (Phased Condominium Development)

[Bill 35]

Public presentation, SED106–108

Caisses Populaires. See Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act

Canada Health Transfers

Spending sustainability

Driedger, PA121; Eliasson, PA121–122;

Wowchuk, PA121–122

Capozzi, Maria (Audit Principal)

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Report chart explanation, PA25

Casinos

Slot machine systems

Hodgins, CC118–119, CC123; Lamoureux, CC118–119, CC123

Cenerini, Paul (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED3–6

Centra Gas

Rate increases

Brennan, CC137

Child and Family Services agencies

Family assessment standards

Gerrard, LA127; Kocsis, LA128

Family reunification programs

Gerrard, 128–129

Individual agency mandates

Kocsis, LA134; Mitchelson, LA134

Information services accessibility

Kocsis, LA137–138; Mitchelson, LA137

Child and Family Services Amendment Act (Children's Advocate Reporting)

[Bill 39]

Opening remarks

Mackintosh, SED125

Child-welfare system

Case management standards

Driedger, LA146–147; Kocsis, LA146–147

Children-in-care increase

Gerrard, LA128; Kocsis, LA122, LA126–128;

McFadyen, LA122, LA126

Client outcome tracking

Bellringer, LA152; Gerrard, LA152–153

Communications sharing

Kocsis, LA148–149

Community development programs

Kocsis, LA138–139; Mitchelson, LA138–139

Opening remarks

Bellringer, LA119; Hamilton, LA119; Kocsis, LA117–119

Mackintosh, LA114–116; McFadyen, LA116–117

Report recommendations implementation

Bellringer, LA140–141, LA151; Gerrard, LA151;

Hamilton, LA141–143; Howard, LA140–141

Resource accessibility

Driedger, LA145; Kocsis, LA145–146

Staffing levels

Gerrard, LA150; Kocsis, LA124–125, LA150;

McFadyen, LA124–125

Children's Advocate Office. See also Child and Family Services Amendment Act (Children's Advocate Reporting)

Annual reports

Kocsis, LA150–151; McFadyen, LA150–151

Call load increase

Howard, LA144; Kocsis, LA122–124, LA144–145;

McFadyen, LA122–123

Children-in-care fatalities investigations

Gerrard, LA130–131; Kocsis, LA130–131

File notification to agencies

Kocsis, LA132–134; Mitchelson, LA132–133

Motion that a subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs be struck to manage the hiring process of the new Children's Advocate

Blaikie, LA158–159; Goertzen, LA159; passed, LA159

Submission to Legislative Assembly Management Committee

Kocsis, LA120–121; McFadyen, LA121–122

Usage demographic statistics

Kocsis, LA124, LA134; McFadyen, LA124;

Mitchelson, LA134

Childs, Neil J. (Private Citizen)

Condominium Amendment Act (Phased Condominium Development)

[Bill 35]

Written submission, SED122

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.

Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Appointment of Ron Perozzo, LA1–2

City of Winnipeg Amendment and Municipal Amendment Act (Derelict Property)

[Bill 3]

Public presentations

Ackerman, LA83–84

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, LA112

Civil Remedies Against Organized Crime Amendment Act

[Bill 13]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, JU25; Swan, JU24

Clements, Peter John (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Written submission, SED72–73

Coat of Arms, Emblems and Manitoba Amendment Act (Provincial Soil Designated)

[Bill 203]

Reported, SED152

Communities Economic Development Fund Amendment Act

[Bill 18]

Opening remarks

Robinson, SED150

Condominium Amendment Act (Phased Condominium Development)

[Bill 35]

Amendments

Clause 4(1)

Faurschou, SED120; Mackintosh, SED119–121;

passed, SED121

Clause 5

Mackintosh, SED121; passed, SED121

Opening remarks

Mackintosh, SED114

Public presentations

Bueti, SED106–108; Forbes, SED113–114;

Fuga, SED109–112

Written submissions

Childs, SED122

Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Appointment of Ron Perozzo

Chomiak, LA1–2; Gerrard, LA1–2

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Negative Option Marketing and Enhanced Remedies)

[Bill 34]

Amendments

Clause 1.1

Mackintosh, SED116; passed, SED116

Clause 3

Mackintosh, SED117–118; passed, SED117–118

Contaminated Sites and Landfills. See Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Motion that bill not be reported back to the House until proper consultation has taken place with stakeholders

Stefanson, LA101; defeated, LA102

Motion to replace the title of the bill

Briese, LA99; Derkach, LA99–100; Stefanson, LA98

Wowchuk, LA98, LA100; defeated, LA101

Opening remarks

Stefanson, LA96–98; Wowchuk, LA96

Public presentations

Baker, LA77–78; Crabbe, LA81–82; Dunlop, LA85–86

Squire, LA89–91; Weiss, LA87–88; Wruck, LA79–81

Written submissions

Craig, LA111–112

Council on Post-Secondary Education. See Advanced Education Administration Act and Amendments to The Council on Post-Secondary Education Act and The Education Administration Act

Crabbe, Dave (Manitoba Association of Cottage Owners)

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, LA81–82

Craig, Colin (Canadian Taxpayers Federation)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Debt-servicing costs, SED26–27

Departmental expenditure increases, SED27

Economy, stimulus funding, SED27

Public presentation, SED25–26

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Written submission, LA111–112

Cramer, Joy (Housing and Community Development Department)

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Family Services and Housing Department

Opening remarks, PA55–56

Manitoba Housing Authority

Arrears percentage, PA63

Expenditure plans, PA59

Fire safety planning, PA63

Pest control, PA62–63

Procurement practices, PA65

Renovation and maintenance costs, PA57–58

Security concerns, PA57, PA58

Sponsored unit agreement, PA61–62

Tenant complaints, PA56–57

Unit wait times, PA64–65

Vacancy rates, PA59, PA64

Credit unions

Prairie Central amalgamation possibility

Faurschou, SED106; Gerrard, SED105; Manness, SED105–106; Pedersen, SED105–106

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act

[Bill 22]

Amendments

Clause 65(1)(g)

Mackintosh, SED116; passed, SED116

Public presentations

Manness, SED103–105; Vermette, SED100–102

Crocus Investment Fund. See Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Cullen, Cliff (Turtle Mountain) P.C.

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Economy, growth forecast, SED41

Ministerial salary reductions, SED17

Motion by Goertzen that the committee recommend to the House that Cabinet ministers receive a 40

percent pay cut from their ministerial salary until the government returns to a balanced budget as defined by the existing legislation, SED69–71

Retroactive taxation, SED35

Small-business impact, SED9

Taxation increases, SED30

Elections Manitoba Office

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer

Motion to postpone search until public inquiry is called on 1999 election, LA8–9

Manitoba Hydro

Crown Corporations Council review of reports, CC19

KPMG report public availability, CC14–15

Mismanagement allegations report, CC16–18

Ombudsman's report, CC20

Public Utilities Board review of reports, CC18–19

Risk management consultants, CC13–14, CC14, CC16

Wind energy

Projects, CC167

Subsidization, CC166–167

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board annual reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee, CC142

Motion to allow Len Bateman to make presentation to committee, CC139–140

Motion to request that the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations hold a special meeting to hear presentations from members of the public on Bipole III, CC146

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Motorcycle registration rates, CC77

Reinsurance levels, CC76

Rural driver testing service reductions, CC79

Snowmobile registration, CC77

Special Risk Extension billing, CC80

Vehicle registration fees revenue, CC80

Whistle-blower legislation clarity, CC20–21

Davidson, Chuck (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED28–29

Taxation increases, SED30

Derelict property. See City of Winnipeg Amendment and Municipal Amendment Act (Derelict Property)

Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Staffing levels, PA111–112

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Motion to replace the title of the bill, LA99–100

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA34

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance-Section 25, Auditor General's report

Status reports on recommendations, PA43, PA45

Dewar, Greg (Selkirk) N.D.P.

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Wait times, PA110

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Manitoba Housing Authority

Procurement practices, PA65

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III

Annual expenditures, CC33–34

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance-Section 25, Auditor General's report

Infrastructure regional investment distribution, PA42

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Ministers' meetings with departmental boards, PA23

Doak, Grant (Family Services and Housing Department)

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Child, Family and Community Development Branch

Administrative changes, PA36

Opening remarks, PA35–36

Dobrowolski, Doug (Association of Manitoba Municipalities)

City of Winnipeg Amendment and Municipal Amendment Act (Derelict Property)

[Bill 3]

Written submission, LA112

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Precautions to be taken When Approaching Tow Trucks and Other Designated Vehicles)

[Bill 8]

Written submission, JU22

Domestic violence. See Protection from Domestic Violence and Best Interests of Children Act (Family Law Statutes Amended)

Dooley, Tom (Southwood Golf and Country Club)

Southwood Golf and Country Club Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 302]

Public presentation, PB3

Shareholding arrangements, PB3–4

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Environmental staffing vacancies, PA80–81

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Duration of injury claims increase, PA71–72

Canada Health Transfers

Spending sustainability, PA121

Child-welfare system

Case management standards, LA146–147

Resource accessibility, LA145

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Board governance issues, PA10–11

Board representation, PA10, PA12

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown Corporations Council review

Consistent practices review, PA53–54

Stakeholder survey, PA51

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Enforcement orders, PA34

Manitoba Housing Authority

Security concerns, PA58

Unit wait times, PA64

Protection for Persons in Care Amendment Act

[Bill 32]

Opening remarks, SED151

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Letter referral, PA91

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Cabinet committee responsibilities, PA25

Member selection process, PA14–16

Report chart explanation, PA24

Drivers and Vehicle Amendment Act

[Bill 28]

Opening remarks

Swan, JU27

Drug traffickers. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Suspending Drivers' Licences of Drug Traffickers)

Dunlop, Pat (Private Citizen)

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, LA85–86

Eichler, Ralph (Lakeside) P.C.

Assiniboia Downs

Harness racing revenue, CC116–117

VLT revenue, CC116

Elections Manitoba Office

Campaign length compliance, LA56

Voter turnout, rural, LA54

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Precautions to be taken When Approaching Tow Trucks and Other Designated Vehicles)

[Bill 8]

Opening remarks, JU16

Public education, JU3–4

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Charitable contribution expenditures, CC117

Lottery tickets terminal sites, CC117

Manitoba Jockey Club contract, CC115

Off-track betting site requirements, CC116

Problem gambling programs, CC117

Southwood Golf and Country Club Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 302]

Shareholding arrangements, PB4

Elections (1999)

Campaign donations tax receipts

Balasko, LA26–30; Goertzen, LA25–30;

McFadyen, LA39, LA50; Selinger, LA50

Elections Finances Act

Party compliance with Elections Manitoba

Balasko, LA52; Swan, LA52

Elections Manitoba Office

Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2003, LA60, LA73

Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2004

passed, LA60-61

Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2005

passed, LA61

Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2006

 LA61, LA73

Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2007, LA61, LA73

Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2008, LA73

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Balasko, LA20–22; McFadyen, LA17–18, LA20, LA65;

Selinger, LA16–17, LA64–65; Verma, LA66–67

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer

Motion to call a subcommittee to manage the hiring process

Blaikie, LA11–12; passed, LA11–12

Motion to postpone search until public inquiry is called on 1999 election

Blaikie, LA7–8; Cullen, LA8–9; Goertzen, LA4–6; Lamoureux, LA6–7; Stefanson, LA9; defeated, LA10

Written submissions

Beddome, LA12–13

Campaign length compliance

Balasko, LA56; Eichler, LA56

Communications with parties about investigations

Balasko, LA40, LA46–49; McFadyen, LA40, LA46–49

Election return filing process

Balasko, LA52–53; Swan, LA52–53

Forensic auditor's letter

Balasko, LA23; Goertzen, LA22–23

Hiring process

Goertzen, LA67–69; McFadyen, LA69–70; Selinger, LA68–70

Immigrant outreach programs

Balasko, LA32; Howard, LA31–32

Interparty transfer ban

McFadyen, LA50–51; Selinger, LA50–51

Legal counsel advice

Balasko, LA43–44; McFadyen, LA43–44

Motion that a subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs be struck to manage the process of hiring a new Chief Electoral Officer

McFadyen, SED72; Selinger, SED71; passed, SED72

Permanent voters list possibility

Balasko, LA56–57; Blaikie, LA56

Polling station accessibility

Balasko, LA31; Howard, LA31

Publication of investigations

Balasko, LA44–45; McFadyen, LA44–45

Referendum legislation

Balasko, LA57–59; Blaikie, LA57–59

Role in political parties ethical code of conduct

Balasko, LA34–39; Lamoureux, LA34–39

Schedule filing in archives

McFadyen, LA72–73; Verma, LA73

Staffing issues

Balasko, LA59; Brick, LA59

Termination of forensic auditor

Balasko, LA41–42; McFadyen, LA41–42

Voter turnout increases

Balasko, LA32–33; Brick, LA32–33

Voter turnout, rural

Balasko, LA54–55; Eichler, LA54

Youth outreach programs

Balasko, LA34; Brick, LA33–34

Electricians' Licence Amendment Act

[Bill 9]

Opening remarks

Allan, SED146

Eliasson, Hugh (Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Department and Deputy Minister of Finance)

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Financial statement reporting jurisdiction, PA76–77

Opening remarks, PA76

Audit of the Public Accounts March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown corporations debt guarantees, PA125–126

Crown corporations, impact of International Financial Reporting Standards, PA130–131

Debt-to-GDP ratio reduction, PA133

Manitoba Hydro borrowing rates, PA133

Manitoba Hydro financial statement correction, PA124–125

Opening remarks, PA117–120

Budget expenditure increases, PA123

Canada Health Transfers

Spending sustainability, PA121–122

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Board governance issues, PA10–11

Board representation, PA8–9, PA10

Crown corporations, valuation investment risks, PA7

Government organizations, valuation investment risks, PA7

Labour-sponsored venture capital, PA9, PA12

Opening remarks, PA6

Recommendations implementation, PA6, PA12

Federal equalization payments

Core expenditure use, PA120–122, PA127–130

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown Corporations Council review

Accountability, PA53

Board governance, PA49

Consistent practices review, PA54

Information disclosures, PA54

Management practice changes, PA49–50

Opening remarks, PA48

Organizational hierarchy, PA50

Performance measurement initiatives, PA50–51

Recommendation implementation timeline, PA50

Stakeholder survey, PA49, PA51

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Conflict of interest guidelines, PA22

Crown Corporations Council members, PA21–22

Deputy minister appointees, PA17

List of boards and agencies, availability, PA19

Member selection process, PA15–16, PA20–21

Opening remarks, PA14

Orientation programs, PA17, PA22

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Unpaid Leave Related to Donating an Organ)

[Bill 227]

Amendments

Clause 2, 59.6(1)-(11)

Allan, LA110; passed, LA110

Opening remarks

Allan, LA109; Lamoureux, LA109

Public presentations

Horner, LA92–93; Johnson, LA93–94

Enhanced driver's licences

Cost and market research

McLaren, CC45–47; Taillieu, CC45–47

Enns, David (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED83–85

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report, PA3–4

Board governance issues

Driedger, PA10–11; Eliasson, PA10–11;

Lamoureux, PA11

Board representation

Borotsik, PA8–9; Driedger, PA10, PA12;

Eliasson, PA8–9, PA10

Crown corporations, valuation investment risks

Borotsik, PA6–7; Eliasson, PA7

Government organizations, valuation investment risks

Borotsik, PA7–8; Eliasson, PA7

Labour-sponsored venture capital

Borotsik, PA12; Brick, PA9; Eliasson, PA9–10, PA12;

Lamoureux, PA12

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA6; Eliasson, PA6

Recommendations implementation

Bellringer, PA13; Borotsik, PA6, PA12–13;

Eliasson, PA6, PA12; Jha, PA12

Family law statutes. See Protection from Domestic Violence and Best Interests of Children Act (Family Law Statutes Amended)

Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.

Automobile Injury Compensation Appeals Commission

Settlement appeals length, CC61

Condominium Amendment Act (Phased Condominium Development)

[Bill 35]

Amendments

Clause 4(1), SED120; passed, SED121

Credit unions

Prairie Central amalgamation possibility, SED106

Manitoba Gaming Commission

Accessibility for questions, CC119–120

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Consulting company fees, CC121–122

Sponsorship expenditures, CC121

Tourism marketing expenditures, CC120–121

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Basic compulsory program rate reserve, CC60–61

First responder insurance coverage, CC62

Registration of written-off vehicles, CC60

Order of Manitoba Amendment Act

[Bill 16]

Opening remarks, LA102

Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Headquarters relocation, CC123

Federal equalization payments

Core expenditure use

Bellringer, PA128–129, PA132; Borotsik, PA122–123;

Eliasson, PA120–122, PA127–130; Jha, PA132;

Lamoureux, PA127–130; Stefanson, PA120–121

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Awareness campaigns

Gerrard, CC95–96; Hildahl, CC95–97;

Lamoureux, CC96–97; Neufeld, CC97–98

Fien, Cy (Gendis)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED33–34

Retroactive taxation, SED34–35

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Child Day Care Program-Financial Subsidies-Section 19

passed, PA37

Child Protection and Support Services-Section 22

passed, PA37

Child, Family and Community Development Branch

Administrative changes

Borotsik, PA36; Doak, PA36

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA35; Doak, PA35–36

Recommendations implementation timeline

Bellringer, PA36–37; Borotsik, PA36

Child, Family and Community Development Branch, Section 18, Agency Accountability

passed, PA37

Crown Corporations Council review

Accountability

Bellringer, PA53; Eliasson, PA53; Stefanson, PA52–53

Board governance

Borotsik, PA49; Eliasson, PA49

Consistent practices review

Bellringer, PA53–54; Driedger, PA53–54;

Eliasson, PA54

Information disclosures

Borotsik, PA54; Eliasson, PA54

Management practice changes

Borotsik, PA49–50; Eliasson, PA49–50

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA47–48; Eliasson, PA48

Organizational hierarchy

Borotsik, PA50; Eliasson, PA50

Performance measurement initiatives

Eliasson, PA50–51; Jha, PA50

Recommendations implementation timeline

Bellringer, PA52; Borotsik, PA50; Eliasson, PA50;

Stefanson, PA51–52

Stakeholder survey

Borotsik, PA49; Driedger, PA51; Eliasson, PA49, PA51

Family Services and Housing Department

Opening remarks

Cramer, PA55–56

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Automated information system

Borotsik, PA31–32; Schnoor, PA31–32; Swan, PA32

Enforcement orders

Driedger, PA34; Schnoor, PA34

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA28–29; Schnoor, PA29

Program cost responsibility

Bellringer, PA30, PA33; Lamoureux, PA32–33;

Schnoor, PA29–30, PA33; Stefanson, PA29–30

Recommendations implementation timeline

Bellringer, PA30–31, PA33–34; Derkach, PA34;

Schnoor, PA30; Stefanson, PA30

Manitoba Housing Authority

Arrears percentage

Cramer, PA63

Expenditure plans

Borotsik, PA58–59; Cramer, PA59

Fire safety planning

Brick, PA63–64; Cramer, PA63

Pest control

Borotsik, PA62; Cramer, PA62–63; Jha, PA63

Procurement practices

Cramer, PA65; Dewar, PA65

Recommendations implementation

Bellringer, PA65; Stefanson, PA65

Renovation and maintenance costs

Cramer, PA57–58; Martindale, PA57–58

Security concerns

Cramer, PA57, PA58; Driedger, PA58;

Martindale, PA57

Sponsored unit agreement

Borotsik, PA61–62; Cramer, PA61–62

Tenant complaints

Cramer, PA56–57; Martindale, PA56–57

Unit wait times

Cramer, PA64–65; Driedger, PA64

Vacancy rates

Borotsik, PA59; Brick, PA64; Cramer, PA59, PA64

Forbes, Doug (Canadian Condominium Institute)

Condominium Amendment Act (Phased Condominium Development)

[Bill 35]

Public presentation, SED113–114

Fortified vehicles. See Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act

Foster care

Adoption policies

Gerrard, LA129–130; Kocsis, LA130

Foster parent resources

Kocsis, LA125; McFadyen, LA125

Permanency plan processes

Kocsis, LA136–137, LA148; McFadyen, LA148;

Mitchelson, LA136

Franchises Act

[Bill 15]

Amendments

Clause 5(14)

Bjornson, SED149; passed, SED149

Clause 5(2) (b)

Bjornson, SED149; passed, SED149

Clause 5(8) (b)

Bjornson, SED149; passed, SED149

National standardization

Borotsik, SED132; McLachlan, SED132;

Ogaranko, SED132

Opening remarks

Bjornson, SED148; Borotsik, SED148

Public presentations

McLachlan, SED130–131

Fuga, Olga (Private Citizen)

Condominium Amendment Act (Phased Condominium Development)

[Bill 35]

Public presentation, SED109–112

Gamby, George (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentations, SED76–78

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Capital funding requirements, PA109

First Nations communities, PA110

Funding models, PA108–109

Patient restraint standards, PA107–108

Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement; and Assessment Services Branch

Heritage designation process, PA148

Mining claims resolutions, PA147

Unauthorized structures on selected lands, PA147

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Economy, stimulus funding, SED14–15

Health care impact, SED11

Ministerial salary reductions, SED20–21, SED23, SED32

Retroactive taxation, SED35

Child and Family Services agencies

Family assessment standards, LA127

Child welfare system

Children-in-care increase, LA128

Client outcome tracking, LA152–153

Report recommendations implementation, LA151

Staffing levels, LA150

Children's Advocate Office

Children-in-care fatalities investigations, LA130–131

Conflict of Interest Commissioner

Appointment of Ron Perozzo, LA1–2

Credit unions

Prairie Central amalgamation possibility, SED105

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Awareness campaigns, CC95–96

Foster care

Adoption policies, LA129–130

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III

Consultation costs, CC161

Underwater location, CC159–161

Lake Winnipeg's water levels effect, CC36–38

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board annual reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee, CC141

Motion to allow Len Bateman to make presentation to committee, CC138

Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) P.C.

Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act

[Bill 14]

Opening remarks, JU26

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Economy, stimulus funding, SED14–15

Health care impact, SED51

Ministerial salary reductions, SED20, SED59

Motion by Goertzen that the committee recommend to the House that Cabinet ministers receive a 40 percent pay cut from their ministerial salary until the government returns to a balanced budget as defined by the existing legislation, SED67–69

Small-business impact, SED9

Children's Advocate Office

Motion that a subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs be struck to manage the hiring process of the new Children's Advocate, LA159

Civil Remedies Against Organized Crime Amendment Act

[Bill 13]

Opening remarks, JU25

Elections (1999)

Campaign donations tax receipts, LA25–30

Elections Manitoba Office

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer

Motion to postpone search until public inquiry is called on 1999 election, LA4–6

Chief Electoral Officer hiring process, LA67–69

Forensic auditor's letter, LA22–23

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Suspending Drivers' Licences of Drug Traffickers)

[Bill 7]

Opening remarks, JU24

Information and Privacy Adjudicator

Appointment of Ron Perozzo, LA158

Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Scheduling of Criminal Organizations)

[Bill 25]

Criminal organization determination, JU12

Opening remarks, JU20

Points of order

P/O by Goertzen stating opposition members will not participate in Legislative Affairs committee on the appointment of the Chief Electoral Officer, LA10

P/O by Howard asking members to keep conversation quieter, LA33

P/O by Swan requesting member from Steinbach move on as question had been answered, LA28

Protection from Domestic Violence and Best Interests of Children Act (Family Law Statutes Amended)

[Bill 19]

Opening remarks, JU17

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2010

[Bill 36]

Opening remarks, JU28–29

Strengthened Enforcement of Family Support Payments and Miscellaneous Amendments Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 30]

Opening remarks, JU27

Graham, Murray (Portage District General Foundation)

An Act to amend An Act to incorporate The Portage District General Hospital Foundation

[Bill 300]

Written submission, PB7–8

Gray, Jerry (Friends of Upper Fort Garry)

Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park Act

[Bill 27]

Advisory council members, JU13–14

Construction timeline, JU14

Park boundaries, JU13

Public presentation, JU13–14

Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) P.C.

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III agricultural land use, CC31–32

Water rates, CC30–31

Wind energy subsidization, CC32–33

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Additional audits, PA90

Complaints about council, PA89

Legislation regulation changes, PA90

Letter referral, PA92–93

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA85–86

Residential awareness and communications, PA88

Supplementary audit requirements, PA86–87

Hamilton, Irene (Ombudsman)

Child-welfare system

Opening remarks, LA119

Report recommendations implementation, LA141–143

Havinxbeck, Paula (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED85–86

Hawranik, Gerald (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.

Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement

Framework Agreement; and Assessment Services Branch

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs involvement, PA144–145

Crown Lands office staffing issues, PA142–143

First Nations signed agreements, PA143–144

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA142

Unauthorized structures on selected lands, PA145

Whiteshell Provincial Park petroforms agreement, PA143

Public Health Amendment Act (Regulating Use of Tanning Equipment)

[Bill 225]

Tanning industry consultations, SED139

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Immobilizers and Air Bags)

[Bill 21]

Opening remarks

Ashton, JU27

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Precautions to be taken When Approaching Tow Trucks and Other Designated Vehicles)

[Bill 8]

Opening remarks

Ashton, JU16; Eichler, JU16

Public education

Ashton, JU4; Eichler, JU3–4; Mark, JU3

Public presentations

Mark, JU2–4

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, JU22

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Suspending Drivers' Licences of Drug Traffickers)

[Bill 7]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, JU24; Swan, JU24

Hildahl, Ken (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Awareness campaigns, CC95–97

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Annual Report, March 31 2009

Opening remarks, CC85–86

Availability of annual report, 2010, CC86

ChangeMakers advertising agency, use of, CC92

Community support expenditures, CC91–92

Directives for private profit margins, CC90–91

Illegal drinking establishments, CC94

Microbreweries promotion and support, CC94–95

Occasional permit fees, CC99

Plans for downtown bars (Winnipeg), CC93

Private wine store regulations, CC89–90

Product price comparisons, CC88–89

Profit margins projections, CC88, CC94

Province payment transfers, CC99–100

Regulations in limousines, CC92–93

Revenue profits, CC90

Sponsorship criteria, CC100

Store expansions, CC86–87

Supplementary licence fee increase, CC87, CC98–99

Hodgins, Winston (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation)

Assiniboia Downs

Harness racing revenue, CC116–117, CC124

VLT revenue, CC116

Casinos

Slot machine systems, CC118–119, CC123

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

American tourist revenue, CC111

Casino net profit revenue decrease, CC118–119

Charitable contribution expenditures, CC117

Consulting company fees, CC122

Contract with GLI, CC113–115

Corporate image study, CC124–125

Corporate sponsorships, CC126–127

Days Inn purchase, CC109–CC110

Employee collective agreements, CC118

Employee pension provisions, CC108

Employee turnover rate, CC108–109

Executive staffing, CC106

First Nations gaming regulatory agency, CC106

Government payments, CC107

Lottery tickets terminal sites, CC117

Manitoba Gaming Commission fees, CC110–111

Manitoba Jockey Club contract, CC115–116

McPhillips Casino parking concerns, CC110

Off-track betting site requirements, CC116

Problem gambling programs, CC117, CC125–126

Projected revenues, CC107

Sponsorship expenditures, CC121

Tourism marketing expenditures, CC120–121

VLT ownership, CC106–107, CC112–113

VLT revenue to municipalities, CC123

VLT rural site holders game updates, CC113–114, CC124

VLT site holders commission elimination, CC113

Horner, Henry (Kidney Foundation)

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Unpaid Leave Related to Donating an Organ)

[Bill 227]

Public presentation, LA92–93

Howard, Hon. Jennifer (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.

Child welfare system

Report recommendations implementation, LA140–141

Children's Advocate Office

Call load increase, LA144

Elections Manitoba Office

Immigrant outreach programs, LA31–32

Polling station accessibility, LA31

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III converter stations, CC147–148

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board annual reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee, CC141–142

Motion to allow Len Bateman to make presentation to committee, CC138

Motion to request that the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations hold a special meeting to hear presentations from members of the public on Bipole III, CC145

Points of order

P/O by Howard asking members to keep conversation quieter, LA33

P/O by Howard requesting respect for all members, CC142

Information and Privacy Adjudicator

Appointment of Ron Perozzo

Blaikie, LA157–158; Goertzen, LA158

Isaak, Pat (Manitoba Teachers' Society)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Written submission, SED96–97

Janzen, Jake (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Registration of written-off vehicles, CC60

Jha, Bidhu (Radisson) N.D.P.

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Audited financial information, PA107

Quality of care report, PA107

Audit of the Public Accounts March 2009, Auditor General's report

Debt requirements account, use of, PA132

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Recommendations implementation, PA12

Federal equalization payments

Core expenditure use, PA132

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown Corporations Council review

Performance measurement initiatives, PA50

Manitoba Housing Authority

Pest control, PA63

Johnson, Mary (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Debt-servicing costs, SED32

Ministerial salary reductions, SED32–33

Public presentation, SED31

Johnson, Ryan (Private Citizen)

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Unpaid Leave Related to Donating an Organ)

[Bill 227]

Public presentation, LA93–94

Jon Sigurdsson Day Act [Bill 223]

Opening remarks

Nevakshonoff, PB6

Karam, Kelly (Joint Canadian Tanning Association)

Public Health Amendment Act (Regulating Use of Tanning Equipment)

[Bill 225]

Public presentation, SED138–139

Tanning safety, SED139

Kocsis, Bonnie (Children's Advocate Office)

Child and Family Services agencies

Family assessment standards, LA128

Individual agency mandates, LA134

Information services accessibility, LA137–138

Child welfare system

Case management standards, LA146–147

Children-in-care increase, LA122, LA126–128

Communications sharing, LA148–149

Community development programs, LA138–139

Opening remarks, LA117–119

Resource accessibility, LA145–146

Staffing levels, LA124–125, LA150

Children's Advocate Office

Annual reports, LA150–151

Call load increase, LA122–124, LA144–145

Children-in-care fatalities investigations, LA130–131

File notification to agencies, LA132–134

Submission to Legislative Assembly Management Committee, LA120–121

Usage demographic statistics, LA124, LA134

Foster care

Adoption policies, LA130

Foster parent resources, LA125

Permanency plan processes, LA136–137, LA148

Lamoureux, Kevin (Inkster) Lib.

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Administrative penalties and appeal process, PA69–70

Casinos

Slot machine systems, CC118–119, CC123

Elections Manitoba Office

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer

Motion to postpone search until public inquiry is called on 1999 election, LA6–7

Role in political parties ethical code of conduct, LA34–39

Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Unpaid Leave Related to Donating an Organ)

[Bill 227]

Opening remarks, LA109

Examination of the Crocus Investment Fund, May 2005, Auditor General's report

Board governance issues, PA11

Labour-sponsored venture capital, PA12

Federal equalization payments

Core expenditure use, PA127–130

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Awareness campaigns, CC96–97

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Program cost responsibility, PA32–33

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Casino net profit revenue decrease, CC118–119

Employee collective agreements, CC118

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Reciprocal driver licencing agreements, CC63–64

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance-Section 25, Auditor General's report

Infrastructure priority policy, PA41–42

Status reports on recommendations, PA44–45

Points of order

P/O by Swan requesting member from Steinbach move on as question had been answered, LA28

P/O by Swan requesting question from member from Steinbach be found out of order, LA30

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

List of boards and agencies, availability, PA18–19

Orientation programs, PA19

Litton, Kathy (Joint Canadian Tanning Association)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentations, SED45

Taxation increases, SED46

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.

Child and Family Services Amendment Act (Children's Advocate Reporting)

[Bill 39]

Opening remarks, SED125

Child welfare system

Opening remarks, LA114–116

Condominium Amendment Act (Phased Condominium Development)

[Bill 35]

Amendments

Clause 4(1), SED119–121; passed, SED121

Clause 5, SED121; passed, SED121

Opening remarks, SED114

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Negative Option Marketing and Enhanced Remedies)

[Bill 34]

Amendments

Clause 1.1, SED116; passed, SED116

Clause 3, SED117–118; passed, SED117–118

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act

[Bill 22]

Amendments

Clause 65(1)(g), SED116; passed, SED116

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Annual Report, March 31 2009

Opening remarks, CC84–85

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.

Aboriginal Language Recognition Act

[Bill 24]

Opening remarks, SED151

Resource needs, SED135

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Amendments

Clause 33(1.1), SED94; defeated, SED95

Clause 76(10), SED96; defeated, SED96

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

[Bill 12]

All-weather roads impact, SED144–145

Management plan fund use, SED128–129, SED144, SED147–148

Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park Act

[Bill 27]

Advisory council members, JU14

Opening remarks, JU21

Manitoba Association of School Trustees Amendment Act

[Bill 6]

Public presentations

Rivard, SED140

Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Scheduling of Criminal Organizations)

[Bill 25]

Criminal organization determination

Goertzen, JU12; Silicz, JU10–12

Opening remarks

Goertzen, JU20; Swan, JU20

Public presentations

Silicz, JU10–12

Manitoba Gaming Commission

Accessibility for questions

Ashton, CC119–120; Faurschou, CC119–120

Manitoba Hydro. See also Audit of the Public Accounts, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Aboriginal employment statistics

Brennan, CC137

Bipole III

Aboriginal environmental studies funding

Borotsik, CC168; Brennan, CC168

Agricultural land use

Brennan, CC31–32; Graydon, CC31–32;

Wowchuk, CC32

Annual expenditures

Brennan, CC34; Dewar, CC33–34

Capital estimates adjustments

Brennan, CC12, CC148–149, CC150–153;

McFadyen, CC12, CC148–149, CC150–153;

Schroeder, CC150; Wowchuk, CC151

Caribou population impact

Brennan, CC9; McFadyen, CC8–9; Wowchuk, CC8–9

Clean Environment Commission's role in route selection

Brennan, CC156–157; Pedersen, CC156–157

Construction timeline

Brennan, CC152; McFadyen, CC152

Consultation costs

Brennan, CC161; Gerrard, CC161

Converter stations

Brennan, CC34, CC148; Howard, CC147–148;

McFadyen, CC34

Cost review

Brennan, CC155; McFadyen, CC155;

Schroeder, CC154–155

Design completion

Brennan, CC150; McFadyen, CC150

East-side community consultations

Borotsik, CC24; Brennan, CC24; McFadyen, CC7, CC11; Schroeder, CC11–12; Wowchuk, CC7

Engineer consultations

Brennan, CC34; McFadyen, CC34

Environmental group protests

McFadyen, CC10; Schroeder, CC10–11;

Wowchuk, CC10

Export customer concerns

Borotsik, CC167–168; Brennan, CC167–168

First Nations community consultations

McFadyen, CC8; Wowchuk, CC8

Land expropriations

Borotsik, CC22–23; Brennan, CC22–23

Landowner impact

Brennan, CC134, CC158–159; Pedersen, CC158;

Schroeder, CC158–159

Line loss

Brennan, CC9; McFadyen, CC9; Wowchuk, CC9–10

Minister's request for cost information briefings

Brennan, CC154; McFadyen, CC151, CC154;

Schroeder, CC154; Wowchuk, CC151

Public Utilities Board request for information

Brennan, CC151; McFadyen, CC151;

Wowchuk, CC151

Reliability

Wowchuk, CC131

Residential separation distances

Brennan, CC156; Pedersen, CC156

Tower statistics

Borotsik, CC25; Brennan, CC25

Underwater location

Brennan, CC159–161; Gerrard, CC159–161

West-side location

McFadyen, CC5–6; Wowchuk, CC5–6

Capital expenditure forecast publication timeline

Brennan, CC149, CC154; McFadyen, CC149, CC154

Community development initiatives

Borotsik, CC168–169; Brennan, CC134, CC168–169

Crown Corporations Council review of reports

Brennan, CC19; Cullen, CC19; Schroeder, CC19

Export sales markets

Borotsik, CC28–29, CC165; Brennan, CC28–29, CC133–134, CC162, CC165; McFadyen, CC162

Headquarters building, downtown Winnipeg

Borotsik, CC26–27; Brennan, CC26–27, CC137

KPMG report public availability

Cullen, CC14–15; Schroeder, CC14–15

Lake Winnipeg's water levels effect

Brennan, CC36–38; Gerrard, CC36–38

Lower Income Energy Efficiency program

Brennan, CC136

Minister's directives to Board

McFadyen, CC34–36; Schroeder, CC34–36

Mismanagement allegations report

Brennan, CC17–18; Cullen, CC16–18; Schroeder, CC16–18; Wowchuk, CC19–20

Net income adjustment, 2010

Borotsik, CC29–30, CC164; Brennan, CC29–30, CC164

Ombudsman's report

Cullen, CC20; Wowchuk, CC20

Power Smart program

Brennan, CC135

Property easement rights negotiations

Borotsik, CC163; Brennan, CC163

Public Utilities Board review of reports

Brennan, CC19; Cullen, CC18–19; Schroeder, CC18–19

Rate increases

Brennan, CC4, CC133; McFadyen, CC3–4

Retained earnings increase

Brennan, CC133

Revenue forecasts

Brennan, CC4–5; McFadyen, CC4–5

Risk management consultants

Brennan, CC13–14, CC14; Cullen, CC13–14, CC14, CC16; Schroeder, CC16

Secondary land-use program policy

Borotsik, CC163; Brennan, CC163

Transmission line capacity

Borotsik, CC22, CC26; Brennan, CC22, CC26

Water rates

Brennan, CC30–31; Graydon, CC30–31

Wind energy

Projects

Brennan, CC136, CC167; Cullen, CC167;

McFadyen, CC167

Subsidization

Brennan, CC32–33, CC166–167; Cullen, CC166–167;

Graydon, CC32–33

Wuskatim dam production costs

Borotsik, CC166; Brennan, CC166

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board

Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31 2008, CC169

Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007

passed, CC38

Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, CC38

Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, CC39, CC169

Annual reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee

Borotsik, CC140–141, CC143; Cullen, CC142; Gerrard, CC141; Howard, CC141–142; McFadyen, CC141–143; Pedersen, CC141; Wowchuk, CC142; defeated, CC143–144

Motion to allow Len Bateman to make presentation to committee

Borotsik, CC137, CC139; Cullen, CC139–140; Gerrard, CC138; Howard, CC138; McFadyen, CC138; Wowchuk, CC139; defeated, CC140

Motion to request that the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations hold a special meeting to hear presentations from members of the public on Bipole III

Cullen, CC146; Howard, CC145; McFadyen, CC144–146; Wowchuk, CC145–146; defeated, CC146

Opening remarks

Borotsik, CC132; Brennan, CC2–3, CC132–137;

Wowchuk, CC130–131

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Annual Report for the year ending March 31, 2006

passed, CC101

Annual Report for the year ending March 31, 2007

passed, CC101

Annual Report for the year ending March 31, 2008

passed, CC101

Annual Report for the year ending March 31, 2009, CC101

Opening remarks

Borotsik, CC85; HIldahl, CC85–86; Mackintosh, CC84–85

Availability of annual report, 2010

Borotsik, CC86; Hildahl, CC86

ChangeMakers advertising agency, use of

Borotsik, CC92; Hildahl, CC92

Community support expenditures

Borotsik, CC91–92; Hildahl, CC91–92

Directives for private profit margins

Borotsik, CC90–91; Hildahl, CC90–91

Illegal drinking establishments

Hildahl, CC94; Pedersen, CC94

Microbreweries promotion and support

Hildahl, CC94–95; Pedersen, CC94–95

Occasional permit fees

Hildahl, CC99; Pedersen, CC99

Plans for downtown bars (Winnipeg)

Hildahl, CC93; Pedersen, CC93

Private wine store regulations

Borotsik, CC89–90; Hildahl, CC89–90

Product price comparisons

Borotsik, CC88–89; Hildahl, CC88–89

Profit margins projections

Borotsik, CC88; Hildahl, CC88, CC94; Pedersen, CC94

Province payment transfers

Borotsik, CC99–100; Hildahl, CC99–100

Regulations in limousines

Borotsik, CC92–93; Hildahl, CC92–93

Revenue profits

Borotsik, CC90; Hildahl, CC90

Sponsorship criteria

Borotsik, CC100; Hildahl, CC100

Store expansions

Borotsik, CC86; Hildahl, CC86–87

Supplementary licence fee increase

Borotsik, CC87; Hildahl, CC87, CC98–99;

Pedersen, CC98–99

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

American tourist revenue

Hodgins, CC111; Pedersen, CC111

Annual Report, March 31 2007, CC127

Annual Report, March 31 2008, CC127

Annual Report, March 31 2009, CC127

Annual Reports

Opening remarks

Ashton, CC103–105; Pedersen, CC103–105

Casino net profit revenue decrease

Hodgins, CC118–119; Lamoureux, CC118–119

Charitable contribution expenditures

Eichler, CC117; Hodgins, CC117

Consulting company fees

Faurschou, CC121–122; Hodgins, CC122

Contract with GLI

Hodgins, CC113–115; Pedersen, CC113–115

Corporate image study

Hodgins, CC124–125; Pedersen, CC124

Corporate sponsorships

Hodgins, CC126–127; Pedersen, CC126–127

Days Inn purchase

Hodgins, CC109–CC110; Pedersen, CC109

Employee collective agreements

Hodgins, CC118; Lamoureux, CC118

Employee pension provisions

Hodgins, CC108; Pedersen, CC108

Employee turnover rate

Hodgins, CC108–109; Pedersen, CC108–109;

Valgardson, CC109

Executive staffing

Hodgins, CC106; Pedersen, CC106

Finance committee members

Pedersen, CC107–108; Valgardson, CC107–108

First Nations gaming regulatory agency

Hodgins, CC106; Pedersen, CC106

Government payments

Hodgins, CC107; Pedersen, CC107

Lottery tickets terminal sites

Eichler, CC117; Hodgins, CC117

Manitoba Gaming Commission fees

Ashton, CC111; Hodgins, CC110–111; Pedersen, CC110–111

Manitoba Jockey Club contract

Eichler, CC115; Hodgins, CC115–116

McPhillips Casino parking concerns

Hodgins, CC110; Pedersen, CC110

Off-track betting site requirements

Eichler, CC116; Hodgins, CC116

Problem gambling programs

Eichler, CC117; Hodgins, CC117, CC125–126;

Pedersen, CC125–126

Projected revenues

Hodgins, CC107; Pedersen, CC107

Sponsorship expenditures

Faurschou, CC121; Hodgins, CC121

Tourism marketing expenditures

Faurschou, CC120–121; Hodgins, CC120–121

VLT ownership

Hodgins, CC106–107, CC112–113; Pedersen, CC106–107, CC112

VLT revenue to municipalities

Ashton, CC123; Briese, CC123; Hodgins, CC123

VLT rural site holders game updates

Hodgins, CC113–114, CC124; Pedersen, CC113–114, CC124; Valgardson, CC115

VLT site holders commission elimination

Hodgins, CC113; Pedersen, CC113

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Annual Report for the year ending February 28, 2007

passed, CC81

Annual Report, February 28 2008, CC81–82

Annual Report, February 28 2009, CC82

Annual Report, February 28 2010, CC82

Basic compulsory program rate reserve

Faurschou, CC60–61; McLaren, CC61

Business process review

McLaren, CC73–74; Taillieu, CC73–74

Cityplace purchase

McLaren, CC72; Taillieu, CC72

Claims costs increase

McLaren, CC75; Taillieu, CC75

Competitive line revenue

McLaren, CC78; Taillieu, CC78

Consultant staffing

McLaren, CC72–74; Taillieu, CC72–74

Donation to Siemen's Institute

McLaren, CC70–71; Taillieu, CC70–71

Driver and Vehicle Licencing merger

Cost recovery

McLaren, CC78–79; Taillieu, CC78–79; McLaren, CC48–52; Taillieu, CC48–52

Driver safety ratings

McLaren, CC43–45; Swan, CC42, CC45;

Taillieu, CC43–45

Driver testing administration

McLaren, CC59–60; Taillieu, CC59–60

First responder insurance coverage

Faurschou, CC62; McLaren, CC62

Fleet vehicle insurance

McLaren, CC54, CC79; Taillieu, CC54, CC79

Immobilizer program administration

McLaren, CC58; Taillieu, CC58

Insurance brokers Autopac commissions

McLaren, CC74–75; Taillieu, CC74

Insurance company competition

McLaren, CC53; Taillieu, CC53

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata building donation

McLaren, CC68–70; Swan, CC69–70; Taillieu, CC68–70

Management positions

McLaren, CC55–57; Taillieu, CC55–57

Motorcycle registration rates

Cullen, CC77; McLaren, CC77

New service centre costs

McLaren, CC47–48, CC54–55; Taillieu, CC47–48, CC54–55

Operating expenses increase

McLaren, CC57; Taillieu, CC57

Public Utilities Board request for information

McLaren, CC65–67; Swan, CC64–65, CC67;

Taillieu, CC64, CC66–67

Reciprocal driver licencing agreements

Lamoureux, CC63–64; McLaren, CC63–64; Swan, CC63

Registration of written-off vehicles

Faurschou, CC60; Janzen, CC60; McLaren, CC61

Reinsurance levels

Cullen, CC76; McLaren, CC76–77

Rural driver testing service reductions

Cullen, CC79; McLaren, CC79–80

Snowmobile registration

Cullen, CC77; McLaren, CC77

Special Risk Extension billing

Cullen, CC80; McLaren, CC80

Staff benefits

McLaren, CC72; Taillieu, CC72

Vehicle registration fees revenue

Cullen, CC80; McLaren, CC80–81

Winnipeg Free Press Players Cup sponsorship

McLaren, CC71; Taillieu, CC71

Manness, Garth (Credit Union Central of Manitoba)

Credit unions

Prairie Central amalgamation possibility, SED105–106

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act

[Bill 22]

Public presentation, SED103–105

Mark, Tom (CAA Manitoba)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Precautions to be taken When Approaching Tow Trucks and Other Designated Vehicles)

[Bill 8]

Public education, JU3

Public presentation, JU2–4

Martin, Shannon (Canadian Federation of Independent Business)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Budget deficit plan, SED8

Debt-servicing costs, SED7

Public presentation, SED6–7

Small-business impact, SED9

Martindale, Doug (Burrows) N.D.P.

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007. Auditor General's report

Monitoring and compliance procedures, PA78–79

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Education initiatives, PA69

Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement; and Assessment Services Branch

Survey funding, PA146–147

Automobile theft

Decrease, CC75–76

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Manitoba Housing Authority

Renovation and maintenance costs, PA57–58

Security concerns, PA57

Tenant complaints, PA56–57

Points of order

P/O by Martindale requesting clarification of rules about Chair asking questions, PA45

P/O by Martindale requesting ministers choose whether to answer questions asked by the committee, PA15

Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Opening remarks, PB5

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Conflict of interest guidelines, PA85

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Quasi-judicial boards analysis, PA24

Mazurkiewich, Braydon (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED81–82

McFadyen, Hugh (Fort Whyte) P.C.

Child welfare system

Children-in-care increase, LA122, LA126

Opening remarks, LA116–117

Staffing levels, LA124–125

Children's Advocate Office

Annual reports, LA150–151

Call load increase, LA122–123

Submission to Legislative Assembly Management Committee, LA121–122

Usage demographic statistics, LA124

Elections (1999)

Campaign donations tax receipts, LA39, LA50

Elections Manitoba Office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA17–18, LA20, LA65

Chief Electoral Officer hiring process, LA69–70

Communications with parties about investigations, LA40, LA46–49

Interparty transfer ban, LA50–51

Legal counsel advice, LA43–44

Motion that a subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs be struck to manage the process of hiring a new Chief Electoral Officer, SED72

Publication of investigations, LA44–45

Schedule filing in archives, LA72–73

Termination of forensic auditor, LA41–42

Foster care

Foster parent resources, LA125

Permanency plan processes, LA148

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III

Capital estimates adjustments, CC12, CC148–149, CC150–153

Caribou population impact, CC8–9

Construction timeline, CC152

Converter stations, CC34

Cost review, CC155

Design completion, CC150

East-side community consultations, CC7, CC11

Engineer consultations, CC34

Environmental group protests, CC10

First Nations community consultations, CC8

Line loss, CC9

Minister's request for cost information briefings, CC151, CC154

Public Utilities Board request for information, CC151

West-side location, CC5–6

Capital expenditure forecast publication timeline, CC149, CC154

Export sales markets, CC162

Minister's directives to Board, CC34–36

Rate increases, CC3–4

Revenue forecasts, CC4–5

Wind energy projects, CC167

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board annual reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee, CC141–143

Motion to allow Len Bateman to make presentation to committee, CC138

Motion to request that the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations hold a special meeting to hear presentations from members of the public on Bipole III, CC144–146

Points of order

P/O by McFadyen requesting question from member for Minto be put through the chair, LA54

P/O by Swan requesting copies of letters, LA40

P/O by Swan requesting member from Fort Whyte rephrase question, LA43–44, LA47–48

Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park Act

[Bill 27]

Construction timeline, JU14

The Forks pedestrian corridor, JU15

McFadyen, Linda (Local Government Department)

Assessment Services Branch, Auditor General's report

Building permit guidelines, PA153

Income-based property assessments, PA154–155

Opening remarks, PA150–152

Property reviews process, PA152–153

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Opening remarks, PA81–82

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Chronology of issues, PA82

Complaints about council, PA89

Conflict of interest guidelines, PA84–85

Financial statement monitoring, PA83–84

Legislation regulation changes, PA90

Letter referral, PA92–93

Public Sector Accounting Board standards, PA87

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA85–86

Residential awareness and communications, PA88

Supplementary audit requirements, PA86–87

McGifford, Hon. Diane (Lord Roberts) N.D.P.

Advanced Education Administration Act and Amendments to The Council on Post-Secondary Education Act and The Education Administration Act

[Bill 29]

Opening remarks, LA104

University College of the North Amendment Act

[Bill 20]

Opening remarks, LA102–103

McLachlan, Lorraine (Canadian Franchise Association)

Franchises Act

[Bill 15]

National standardization, SED132

Public presentation, SED130–131

McLaren, Marilyn (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation)

Automobile Injury Compensation Appeals Commission

Settlement appeals length, CC62

Automobile theft

Decrease, CC76

Enhanced driver's licences

Cost and market research, CC45–47

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Basic compulsory program rate reserve, CC61

Business process review, CC73–74

Cityplace purchase, CC72

Claims costs increase, CC75

Competitive line revenue, CC78

Consultant staffing, CC72–74

Donation to Siemen's Institute, CC70–71

Driver and Vehicle Licencing merger, CC48–52

Cost recovery, CC78–79

Driver safety ratings, CC43–45

Driver testing administration, CC59–60

First responder insurance coverage, CC62

Fleet vehicle insurance, CC54, CC79

Immobilizer program administration, CC58

Insurance brokers Autopac commissions, CC74–75

Insurance company competition, CC53

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata building donation, CC68–70

Management positions, CC55–57

Motorcycle registration rates, CC77

New service centre costs, CC47–48, CC54–55

Operating expenses increase, CC57

Public Utilities Board request for information, CC65–67

Reciprocal driver licencing agreements, CC63–64

Registration of written-off vehicles, CC61

Reinsurance levels, CC76–77

Rural driver testing service reductions, CC79–80

Snowmobile registration, CC77

Special Risk Extension billing, CC80

Staff benefits, CC72

Vehicle registration fees revenue, CC80–81

Winnipeg Free Press Players Cup sponsorship, CC71

McNeil, Doug (Infrastructure and Transportation Department)

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Section 25, Auditor General's report

2020 Transport Vision, PA39–40

Infrastructure priority policy, PA41–42

Infrastructure regional investment distribution, PA42–43

Opening remarks, PA37–38

Recommendations compliance, PA39

Status reports on recommendations, PA43

McRae, Susanne (Boreal Forest Network)

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

[Bill 12]

Public presentation, SED141

Meier, Fred (Conservation Department)

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Contaminated sites

Responsibility, PA80

Statistics, PA79–80

Environmental staffing vacancies, PA79–81

External consultants, use of, PA79

Interdepartmental Committee for Tracked Sites, PA79

Monitoring and compliance procedures, PA78

Opening remarks, PA77

Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, Auditor General's report

Crown Lands office staffing issues, PA143

Heritage designation process, PA148

Opening remarks, PA140–141

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA142

Survey funding, PA146–147

Whiteshell Provincial Park petroforms agreement, PA143

Mirecki, Kyle (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED60–61

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.

Child and Family Services agencies

Individual agency mandates, LA134

Information services accessibility, LA137

Child welfare system

Community development programs, LA138–139

Children's Advocate Office

File notification to agencies, LA132–133

Usage demographic statistics, LA134

Foster care

Permanency plan processes, LA136

Morantz, Marty (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Process of legislative passage, SED56

Public presentation, SED62–64

Morrison, Steven (On Screen Manitoba)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Media industry tax credit, SED337

Public presentation, SED36–38

Muswagon, Ernest (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Health care impact, SED11

Public presentation, SED10–11

Negative option marketing. See Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Negative Option Marketing and Enhanced Remedies)

Negrych, Rick (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED79–81

Neufeld, Carmen (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Awareness campaigns, CC97–98

Nevakshonoff, Thomas (Interlake) N.D.P.

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Contaminated site responsibility, PA80

Jon Sigurdsson Day Act [Bill 223]

Opening remarks, PB6

Nichol, Andrew (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED47–49

Ogaranko, Andrew (Canadian Franchise Association)

Franchises Act

[Bill 15]

National standardization, SED132

Public presentation, SED132

Order of Manitoba Amendment Act

[Bill 16]

Opening remarks

Faurschou, LA102; Wowchuk, LA102

Organ donations. See Employment Standards Code Amendment Act (Unpaid Leave Related to Donating an Organ)

Organized crime. See Civil Remedies Against Organized Crime Amendment Act

Oswald, Hon. Theresa (Seine River) N.D.P.

Protection for Persons in Care Amendment Act

[Bill 32]

Opening remarks, SED151

Public Health Amendment Act (Regulating Use of Tanning Equipment)

[Bill 225]

Tanning safety, SED139

Palsson, Sean (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Economy, stimulus funding, SED14–15

Public presentation, SED13–14

Parr, Jeff (Labour and Immigration Department)

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Administrative penalties and appeal process, PA69–70

Duration of injury claims increase, PA71–72

Education initiatives, PA69

Employer inspection process, PA70–71

High-risk workplaces' safety training, PA72–73

Hiring of inspectors, PA71

Opening remarks, PA68

SAFE Work program, PA6

Workplace inspection prioritization, PA73

Parry, Kim (Private citizen)

Protection from Domestic Violence and Best Interests of Children Act (Family Law Statutes Amended)

[Bill 19]

Public presentation, JU8–9

Pedersen, Blaine (Carman) P.C.

Assessment Services Branch, Auditor General's report

Building permit guidelines, PA153

Income-based property assessments, PA154–155

Property reviews process, PA152–153

Assiniboia Downs

Harness racing revenue, CC124

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Level of care assessment strategies, PA104–105

Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

High-risk workplaces' safety training, PA72–73

Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement; and Assessment Services Branch

Mining claims resolutions, PA148

Credit unions

Prairie Central amalgamation possibility, SED105–106

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III

Clean Environment Commission's role in route selection, CC156–157

Landowner impact, CC158

Residential separation distances, CC156

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board Annual Reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee, CC141

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Illegal drinking establishments, CC94

Microbreweries promotion and support, CC94–95

Occasional permit fees, CC99

Plans for downtown bars (Winnipeg), CC93

Profit margins projections, CC94

Supplementary licence fee increase, CC98–99

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

American tourist revenue, CC111

Annual Reports

Opening remarks, CC103–105

Contract with GLI, CC113–115

Corporate image study, CC124

Corporate sponsorships, CC126–127

Days Inn purchase, CC109

Employee pension provisions, CC108

Employee turnover rate, CC108–109

Executive staffing, CC106

Finance committee members, CC107–108

First Nations gaming regulatory agency, CC106

Government payments, CC107

Manitoba Gaming Commission fees, CC110–111

McPhillips Casino parking concerns, CC110

Problem gambling programs, CC125–126

Projected revenues, CC107

VLT ownership, CC106–107, CC112

VLT rural site holders game updates, CC113–114, CC124

VLT site holders commission elimination, CC113

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Chronology of issues, PA82

Conflict of interest guidelines, PA84

Financial statement monitoring, PA83–84

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Deputy minister appointees, PA17

Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council board members, PA17–18

Orientation programs, PA15–16

Penner, Darren (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Ministerial salary reductions, SED59

Public presentation, SED58–59

Penner, Steven (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED87–89

Personal care homes. See Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Peters, Alex (Pimachiowin Aki Board of Directors)

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

 [Bill 12]

Written submission, SED152–153

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

[Bill 12]

All-weather roads impact

Maguire, SED144–145; Reder, SED144–145

Management plan fund use

Blaikie, SED129, SED147; Maguire, SED128–129, SED144, SED147–148; Reder, SED144; Whelan-Enns, SED128–129

Opening remarks

Bjornson, SED147

Public presentations

McRae, SED141; Reder, SED142–144; Whelan-Enns, SED126–128

Written submissions

Peters, SED152–153

Planning for Highway Construction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Section 25, Auditor General's report

2020 Transport Vision

Borotsik, PA39; McNeil, PA39–40

Federal stimulus projects

Ashton, PA40; Borotsik, PA40

Infrastructure priority policy

Ashton, PA41; Lamoureux, PA41–42; McNeil, PA41–42

Infrastructure regional investment distribution

Dewar, PA42; McNeil, PA42–43

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA37; McNeil, PA37–38

Recommendations compliance

Bellringer, PA39; Borotsik, PA38–39; McNeil, PA39

Status reports on recommendations

Ashton, PA43–44; Borotsik, PA44; Braun, PA44; Derkach, PA43, PA45; Lamoureux, PA44–45;

McNeil, PA43

Points of order

P/O by Blaikie requesting a recess, LA10

Chairperson's ruling (Nevakshonoff), LA10

P/O by Goertzen stating opposition members will not participate in Legislative Affairs committee on the appointment of the Chief Electoral Officer, LA10

ruled out of order (Nevakshonoff), LA10

P/O by Howard asking members to keep conversation quieter, LA33; Goertzen, LA33; ruled out of order (Reid), LA33

P/O by Howard requesting respect for all members, CC142

P/O by Martindale requesting clarification of rules about Chair asking questions, PA45; Chairperson ruling (Derkach), PA45

P/O by Martindale requesting ministers choose whether to answer questions asked by the committee, PA15; Chairperson's ruling (Derkach), PA15

P/O by McFadyen requesting question from member for Minto be put through the chair, LA54; Swan, LA54; ruled out of order (Reid), LA54

P/O by Swan requesting copies of letters, LA40; McFadyen, LA40; ruled out of order (Reid), LA40

P/O by Swan requesting member from Fort Whyte rephrase question, LA43, LA47; McFadyen, LA43–44, LA47–48; ruled out of order (Reid), LA44, LA48

P/O by Swan requesting member from Steinbach move on as question had been answered, LA28; Goertzen, LA28; Lamoureux, LA28; ruled out of order (Reid), LA28

P/O by Swan requesting question from member from Steinbach be found out of order, LA30; Lamoureux, LA30; Chairperson's ruling (Reid), LA30–31

P/O by Taillieu asking minister to refrain from attributing statements to her, CC66; ruled out of order (Jha), CC66

Portage District General Hospital Foundation. See An Act to amend An Act to incorporate The Portage District General Hospital Foundation [Bill 300]

Porter, Randy (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED12–13

Prendergast, Peggy (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED78–79

Proceedings Against the Crown Amendment Act

[Bill 10]

Opening remarks

Bjornson, SED146–147; Borotsik, SED147

Property tax. See Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

Protection for Persons in Care Amendment Act

[Bill 32]

Opening remarks

Driedger, SED151; Oswald, SED151

Protection from Domestic Violence and Best Interests of Children Act (Family Law Statutes Amended)

[Bill 19]

Amendments

Clause 4(1)

Swan, JU18; passed, JU18

Clause 4(2)

Swan, JU18–19; passed, JU19

Clause 7(1)

Swan, JU19; passed, JU19

Child custody issues

Wong, JU5–6

Opening remarks

Goertzen, JU17; Swan, JU17

Public presentations

Parry, JU8–9; Wong, JU4–7

Public Accounts. See Audit of the Public Accounts

Public Health Amendment Act (Regulating Use of Tanning Equipment)

[Bill 225]

Opening remarks

Braun, SED152

Public presentations

Karam, SED138–139; Venus, SED137

Tanning industry consultations

Braun, SED139; Brown, SED139; Hawranik, SED139

Tanning safety

Karam, SED139; Oswald, SED139

Public Schools Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Opening remarks

Allan, LA103

Rebeck, Kevin (Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Economy, growth forecast, SED24

Fiscal Stabilization Fund, use of, SED23

Ministerial salary reductions, SED23

Public presentation, SED21–23

Reder, Eric (Wilderness Committee)

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

[Bill 12]

All-weather roads impact, SED144–145

Management plan fund use, SED144

Public presentation, SED142–144

Rivard, Robert (Manitoba School Boards Association)

Manitoba Association of School Trustees Amendment Act

[Bill 6]

Public presentation, SED140

Robinson, Hon. Eric (Rupertsland) N.D.P.

Aboriginal Language Recognition Act

[Bill 24]

Opening remarks, SED150–151

Resource needs, SED136

Communities Economic Development Fund Amendment Act

[Bill 18]

Opening remarks, SED150

Rondeau, Hon. Jim (Assiniboia) N.D.P.

Addictions Foundation Amendment Act

[Bill 26]

Opening remarks, LA104

Rybuk, Howard (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED82–83

Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Number of graduates

Brick, PB3; Taylor, PB3

Opening remarks

Martindale, PB5

Public presentations

Taylor, PB2–3

Sanders, David (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Economy, growth forecast, SED41

Fiscal Stabilization Fund, use of, SED42

Public presentation, SED40

Schnoor, Jeff (Justice Department and Deputy Attorney General)

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Automated information system, PA31–32

Enforcement orders, PA34

Opening remarks, PA29

Program cost responsibility, PA29–30, PA33

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA30

Schroeder, Vic (Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board)

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III

Capital estimates adjustments, CC150

Cost review, CC154–155

East-side community consultations, CC11–12

Environmental group protests, CC10–11

Landowner impact, CC158–159

Minister's request for cost information briefings, CC154

Crown Corporations Council review of reports, CC19

KPMG report public availability, CC14–15

Minister's directives to Board, CC34–36

Mismanagement allegations report, CC16–18

Public Utilities Board review of reports, CC18–19

Risk management consultants, CC16

Whistle-blower legislation clarity, CC20–21

Selby, Erin (Southdale) N.D.P.

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Member diversity, PA19–20

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.

Elections (1999)

Campaign donations tax receipts, LA50

Elections Manitoba Office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA16–17, LA64–65

Chief Electoral Officer hiring process, LA68–70

Interparty transfer ban, LA50–51

Motion that a subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs be struck to manage the process of hiring a new Chief Electoral Officer, SED71

Silicz, Michael (Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties)

Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Scheduling of Criminal Organizations)

[Bill 25]

Criminal organization determination, JU10–12

Public presentation, JU10–12

Silicz, Michael (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Debt-servicing costs, SED56–57

Process of legislative passage, SED56

Public presentation, SED53–55

Sitter, Ray (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED19–20

Southwood Golf and Country Club Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 302]

Opening remarks

Brick, PB6

Public presentations

Dooley, PB3

Shareholding arrangements

Dooley, PB3–4; Eichler, PB4

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Additional audits

Bellringer, PA90–91; Graydon, PA90

Chronology of issues

McFadyen, L, PA82; Pedersen, PA82

Complaints about council

Bellringer, PA89; Graydon, PA89; McFadyen, L, PA89

Conflict of interest guidelines

Martindale, PA85; McFadyen, L, PA84–85; Pedersen, PA84

Financial statement monitoring

McFadyen, L, PA83–84; Pedersen, PA83–84

Legislation regulation changes

Graydon, PA90; McFadyen, L, PA90

Letter referral

Bellringer, PA93; Driedger, PA91; Graydon, PA92–93; McFadyen, L, PA92–93; Stefanson, PA92

Public Sector Accounting Board standards

McFadyen, L, PA87

Recommendations implementation timeline

Bellringer, PA86; Graydon, PA85–86; McFadyen. L, PA85–86

Residential awareness and communications

Graydon, PA88; McFadyen, L, PA88

Supplementary audit requirements

Graydon, PA86–87; McFadyen, L, PA86–87

Squire, Peter (Winnipeg Realtors)

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, LA89–91

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2010

[Bill 36]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, JU28–29; Swan, JU28

Stefanson, Heather (Tuxedo) P.C.

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Capital funding requirements, PA100

Care home alternatives, PA99–100

Interim personal care facilities, PA111

Level of care standards, PA97–98

Wait times, PA98–99

Audit of the Province's Management of Contaminated Sites and Landfills, October 2007, Auditor General's report

Contaminated sites statistics, PA79–80

Environmental staffing vacancies, PA79

External consultants, use of, PA79

Financial statement reporting jurisdiction, PA76–77

Interdepartmental Committee for Tracked Sites, PA79

Monitoring and compliance procedures, PA78

Audit of the Public Accounts March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown corporations

Debt guarantees, PA125–127

Impact of International Financial Reporting Standards, PA130–131

Manitoba Hydro financial statement correction, PA124–125

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Amendments

Clause 1(3), SED91; defeated, SED91

Clause 33(1.1), SED91–93; defeated, SED95

Clause 76(10), SED95–96; defeated, SED96

Budget deficit plan, SED8

Debt-servicing costs, SED26, SED31–32, SED43–44, SED56

Departmental expenditure increases, SED27

Opening remarks, SED90

Priority of legislation, SED52

Process of legislative passage, SED56, SED63–65

Retroactive taxation, SED34–35

Taxation increases, SED45–46

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Motion that bill not be reported back to the House until proper consultation has taken place with stakeholders, LA101

Motion to replace the title of the bill, LA98

Opening remarks, LA96–98

Elections Manitoba Office

Appointment of Chief Electoral Officer

Motion to postpone search until public inquiry is called on 1999 election, LA9

Federal equalization payments

Core expenditure use, PA120–121

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Crown Corporations Council review

Accountability, PA52–53

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA51–52

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Program cost responsibility, PA29–30

Recommendations implementation timeline, PA30

Manitoba Housing Authority

Recommendations implementation, PA65

Special Audit: Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, March 2008, Auditor General's report

Letter referral, PA92

Strengthened Enforcement of Family Support Payments and Miscellaneous Amendments Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 30]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, JU27; Swan, JU27

Struthers, Hon. Stan (Dauphin-Roblin) N.D.P.

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Fiscal Stabilization Fund, use of, SED42

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Auditor General suggestions

Bellringer, PA23; Borotsik, PA23

Cabinet committee responsibilities

Driedger, PA25; Wowchuk, PA25

Conflict of interest guidelines

Borotsik, PA22; Eliasson, PA22

Crown Corporations Council members

Borotsik, PA21–22; Eliasson, PA21–22

Deputy minister appointees

Eliasson, PA17; Pedersen, PA17; Wowchuk, PA18

List of boards and agencies, availability

Bellringer, PA18; Eliasson, PA19; Lamoureux, PA18–19

Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council board members

Pedersen, PA17–18; Wowchuk, PA18

Member diversity

Bellringer, PA20; Selby, PA19–20; Wowchuk, PA20

Member selection process

Borotsik, PA20–21; Driedger, PA14–16; Eliasson, PA15–16, PA20–21; Wowchuk, PA21

Ministers' meetings with departmental boards

Dewar, PA23; Wowchuk, PA23–24

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA13; Eliasson, PA14

Orientation programs

Bellringer, PA19; Borotsik, PA22; Eliasson, PA17, PA22; Lamoureux, PA19; Pedersen, PA15–16

Quasi-judicial boards analysis

Bellringer, PA24; Martindale, PA24

Report chart explanation

Bellringer, PA24; Capozzi, PA25; Driedger, PA24

Sussman, Milton (Health Department)

Audit of Government Operations, Personal Care Homes

Aging in Place program evaluation, PA102

Audited financial information, PA104, PA107

Capital funding requirements, PA100–102, PA109

Care home alternatives, PA99–100

First Nations communities, PA110

Funding models, PA108–109

Interim personal care facilities, PA111

Level of care assessment strategies, PA104–105

Level of care standards, PA97–98, PA101

Licensing procedures, PA103

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, PA110

Opening remarks, PA97

Patient restraint standards, PA107–108

Quality of care report, PA107

Staffing levels, PA111

Wait times, PA98–99, PA101, PA110

Swan, Hon. Andrew (Minto) N.D.P.

Body Armour and Fortified Vehicle Control Act

[Bill 14]

Opening remarks, JU25–26

Civil Remedies Against Organized Crime Amendment Act

[Bill 13]

Opening remarks, JU24

Drivers and Vehicle Amendment Act

[Bill 28]

Opening remarks, JU27

Elections Finances Act

Party compliance with Elections Manitoba, LA52

Elections Manitoba Office

Election return filing process, LA52–53

Follow-up of Previously Issued Recommendations, March 2009, Auditor General's report

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Automated information system, PA32

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Suspending Drivers' Licences of Drug Traffickers)

[Bill 7]

Opening remarks, JU24

Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Scheduling of Criminal Organizations)

[Bill 25]

Opening remarks, JU20

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Driver safety ratings, CC42, CC45

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata building donation, CC69–70

Public Utilities Board request for information, CC64–65, CC67

Reciprocal driver licencing agreements, CC63

Points of order

P/O by McFadyen requesting question from member for Minto be put through the chair, LA54

P/O by Swan requesting copies of letters, LA40

P/O by Swan requesting member from Fort Whyte rephrase question, LA43, LA47

P/O by Swan requesting member from Steinbach move on as question had been answered, LA28

P/O by Swan requesting question from member from Steinbach be found out of order, LA30

Protection from Domestic Violence and Best Interests of Children Act (Family Law Statutes Amended)

[Bill 19]

Amendments

Clause 4(1), JU18; passed, JU18

Clause 4(2), JU18–19; passed, JU19

Clause 7(1), JU19; passed, JU19

Opening remarks, JU17

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2010

[Bill 36]

Opening remarks, JU28

Strengthened Enforcement of Family Support Payments and Miscellaneous Amendments Act (Various Acts Amended)

[Bill 30]

Opening remarks, JU27

Taillieu, Mavis (Morris) P.C.

Automobile theft

Decrease, CC76

Enhanced driver's licences

Cost and market research, CC45–47

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Business process review, CC73–74

Cityplace purchase, CC72

Claims costs increase, CC75

Competitive line revenue, CC78

Consultant staffing, CC72–74

Donation to Siemen's Institute, CC70–71

Driver and Vehicle Licencing merger, CC48–52

Cost recovery, CC78–79

Driver safety ratings, CC43–45

Driver testing administration, CC59–60

Fleet vehicle insurance, CC54, CC79

Immobilizer program administration, CC58

Insurance brokers Autopac commissions, CC74

Insurance company competition, CC53

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata building donation, CC68–70

Management positions, CC55–57

New service centre costs, CC47–48, CC54–55

Operating expenses increase, CC57

Public Utilities Board request for information, CC64, CC66–67

Staff benefits, CC72

Winnipeg Free Press Players Cup sponsorship, CC71

Points of order

P/O by Taillieu asking minister to refrain from attributing statements to her, CC66

Tanning equipment. See Public Health Amendment Act (Regulating Use of Tanning Equipment)

Taylor, Reeh (Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College)

Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Number of graduates, PB3

Public presentation, PB2–3

Tow trucks. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Safety Precautions to be taken When Approaching Tow Trucks and Other Designated Vehicles)

Treaty land entitlement. See Audits of Government Operations, Meeting Manitoba's Obligations Under the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement, Auditor General's report

University College of the North Amendment Act

[Bill 20]

Opening remarks

McGifford, LA102–103

Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park Act

[Bill 27]

Advisory council members

Gray, JU13–14; Maguire, JU14

Construction timeline

Gray, JU14; McFadyen, JU14

Opening remarks

Blaikie, JU21; Maguire, JU21

Park boundaries

Gray, JU13

Public presentations

August, JU15; Gray, JU13–14

The Forks pedestrian corridor

August, JU15; McFadyen, JU15

Valgardson, Tim (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation)

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Employee turnover rate, CC109

Finance committee members, CC107–108

VLT rural site holders game updates, CC115

Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Headquarters relocation, CC123

Venus, Linda (Canadian Cancer Society)

Public Health Amendment Act (Regulating Use of Tanning Equipment)

[Bill 225]

Public presentation, SED137

Verma, Shipra (Chief Electoral Office)

Elections Manitoba Office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA66–67

Schedule filing in archives, LA73

Vermette, Fernand (La Fédération Caisse Populaire)

Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Amendment Act

[Bill 22]

Public presentation, SED100–102

VLT revenues. See Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Walker, Tara (On Screen Manitoba)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Media industry tax credit, SED36

Public presentation, SED36, SED38

Weinberg, Alon (Green Party of Manitoba)

Aboriginal Language Recognition Act

[Bill 24]

Written submission, SED155–156

Weiss, Lorne (Manitoba Real Estate Association)

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, LA87–88

Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Headquarters relocation

Faurschou, CC123; Valgardson, CC123

Whelan-Enns, Gaile (Manitoba Wildlands)

Aboriginal Language Recognition Act

[Bill 24]

Public presentation, SED134–135

Resource needs, SED136

Biofuels Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Public presentation, SED132–134

Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund

[Bill 12]

Management plan fund use, SED128–129

Public presentation, SED126–128

Whistle-blower legislation clarity

Cullen, CC20–21; Schroeder, CC20–21; Wowchuk, CC20–21

Willcock, Michael (Private Citizen)

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Health care impact, SED51–52

Priority of legislation, SED52

Public presentation, SED50–51

Wong, Kimlee (Private citizen)

Protection from Domestic Violence and Best Interests of Children Act (Family Law Statutes Amended)

[Bill 19]

Child custody issues, JU5–6

Public presentation, JU4–7

Workplace Safety and Health. See Audit of Workplace Safety and Health, February 2007, Auditor General's report

Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act

[Bill 4]

Opening remarks

Allan, SED146

Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.

Budget expenditure increases, PA123–124

Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2010

[Bill 31]

Amendments

Clause 33(1.1), SED92–94; defeated, SED95

Clause 76(10), SED95–96: defeated, SED96

Economy, stimulus funding, SED27

Opening remarks, SED89–90

Canada Health Transfers

Spending sustainability, PA121–122

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Motion to replace the title of the bill, LA98, LA100

Opening remarks, LA96

Manitoba Hydro

Bipole III

Agricultural land use, CC32

Capital estimates adjustments, CC151

Caribou population impact, CC8–9

East-side community consultations, CC7

Environmental group protests, CC10

First Nations community consultations, CC8

Line loss, CC9–10

Minister's request for cost information briefings, CC151

Public Utilities Board request for information, CC151

Reliability, CC131

West-side location, CC5–6

Mismanagement allegations report, CC19–20

Ombudsman's report, CC20

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board annual reports

Motion to allow Karen Friesen to make presentation to committee, CC142

Motion to allow Len Bateman to make presentation to committee, CC139

Motion to request that the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations hold a special meeting to hear presentations from members of the public on Bipole III, CC145–146

Opening remarks, CC130–131

Order of Manitoba Amendment Act

[Bill 16]

Opening remarks, LA102

Study of Board Governance in Crown Corporations, September 2009

Cabinet committee responsibilities, PA25

Deputy minister appointees, PA18

Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council board members, PA18

Member diversity, PA20

Member selection process, PA21

Ministers' meetings with departmental boards, PA23–24

Whistle-blower legislation clarity, CC20–21

Wruck, Gus (Private Citizen)

Cottage Property Tax Increase Deferral Act (Property Tax and Insulation Assistance Act Amended)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, LA79–81