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INDEX

of the

Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

DEBATES AND

PROCEEDINGS

1999-2000

INDEX

of the


DEBATES AND

PROCEEDINGS

First Session - Thirty-Seventh Legislature which opened November 18, 1999,

and adjourned August 17, 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS


DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

First Session – Thirty-Seventh Legislature Table of Contents ............................................................................ I Members List .................................................................................. II Legislative Assembly Staff ............................................................ III Introduction .................................................................................. IV Member/Subject Index ................................................................... 1 Appendices Appendix A: ........................................... Oral Questions 185 Appendix B: .................. Members of Executive Council 198 Appendix C: .. Standing and Special Committee Chairs 200 Appendix D: ........ Debates and Proceedings Schedule 201

I

MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thirty-Seventh Legislature

Member Constituency Political Affiliation AGLUGUB, Cris The Maples N.D.P. ALLAN, Nancy St. Vital N.D.P. ASHTON, Steve, Hon. Thompson N.D.P. ASPER, Linda Riel N.D.P. BARRETT, Becky, Hon. Inkster N.D.P. CALDWELL, Drew, Hon. Brandon East N.D.P. CERILLI, Marianne Radisson N.D.P. CHOMIAK, Dave, Hon. Kildonan N.D.P. CUMMINGS, Glen Ste. Rose P.C. DACQUAY, Louise Seine River P.C. DERKACH, Leonard Russell P.C. DEWAR, Gregory Selkirk N.D.P. DOER, Gary, Hon. Concordia N.D.P. DRIEDGER, Myrna Charleswood P.C. DYCK, Peter Pembina P.C. ENNS, Harry Lakeside P.C. FAURSCHOU, David Portage la Prairie P.C. FILMON, Gary Tuxedo P.C. FRIESEN, Jean, Hon. Wolseley N.D.P. GERRARD, Jon, Hon. River Heights Lib. GILLESHAMMER, Harold Minnedosa P.C. HELWER, Edward Gimli P.C. HICKES, George Point Douglas N.D.P. JENNISSEN, Gerard Flin Flon N.D.P. KORZENIOWSKI, Bonnie St. James N.D.P. LATHLIN, Oscar, Hon. The Pas N.D.P. LAURENDEAU, Marcel St. Norbert P.C. LEMIEUX, Ron, Hon. La Verendrye N.D.P. LOEWEN, John Fort Whyte P.C. MACKINTOSH, Gord, Hon. St. Johns N.D.P. MAGUIRE, Larry Arthur-Virden P.C. MALOWAY, Jim Elmwood N.D.P. MARTINDALE, Doug Burrows N.D.P. McGIFFORD, Diane, Hon. Lord Roberts N.D.P. MIHYCHUK, MaryAnn, Hon. Minto N.D.P. MITCHELSON, Bonnie River East P.C. NEVAKSHONOFF, Tom Interlake N.D.P. PENNER, Jack Emerson P.C. PENNER, Jim Steinbach P.C. PITURA, Frank Morris P.C. PRAZNIK, Darren Lac du Bonnet P.C. REID, Daryl Transcona N.D.P. REIMER, Jack Southdale P.C. ROBINSON, Eric, Hon. Rupertsland N.D.P. ROCAN, Denis Carman P.C. RONDEAU, Jim Assiniboia N.D.P. SALE, Tim, Hon. Fort Rouge N.D.P. SANTOS, Conrad Wellington N.D.P. SCHELLENBERG, Harry Rossmere N.D.P. SCHULER, Ron Springfield P.C. SELINGER, Greg, Hon. St. Boniface N.D.P. SMITH, Joy Fort Garry P.C. SMITH, Scott Brandon West N.D.P. STEFANSON, Eric Tuxedo P.C. STRUTHERS, Stan Dauphin-Roblin N.D.P. TWEED, Mervin Turtle Mountain P.C. WOWCHUK, Rosann, Hon. Swan River N.D.P.

II

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba .................................................................. Hon. Peter Liba, CM Speaker of the Legislative Assembly .................................................... Hon. George Hickes, MLA Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of Committees of the Whole House ............................................................ Mr. Conrad Santos, MLA Deputy Chairpersons of Committees of the Whole House .............. Mr. Harry Schellenberg, MLA ...................................................................................................... Ms. Bonnie Korzeniowski, MLA Government House Leader .............................................................. Hon. Gord Mackintosh, MLA Opposition House Leader ................................................................ Mr. Marcel Laurendeau, MLA Government Whip ................................................................................... Mr. Gregory Dewar, MLA Opposition Whip .............................................................................. Mr. Peter George Dyck, MLA Clerk of the Legislative Assembly .................................................................... Mr. W.H. Remnant ............................................................................. Ms. Patricia Chaychuk, as of January 10, 2000 Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ..................................................... Ms. Beverley Bosiak Clerk Assistants ................................................ Ms. Patricia Chaychuk, prior to January 10, 2000 .............................................................................................................. Ms. JoAnn McKerlie-Korol ............................................................................................................................... Mr. Rick Yarish ...................................................................................................................... Ms. Monique Grenier Legislative Counsel ............................................................................................ Ms. Shirley Strutt Sergeant-at-Arms .................................................................................................. Mr. Garry Clark Hansard Manager .......................................................................................... Mrs. Edith Bousquet Hansard Indexer .............................................................................................Ms. Brenda Hudson

III

INTRODUCTION The Hansard Index is designed to provide easy access to topics discussed in the Legislative Assembly. For this reason it corresponds strictly to the text of the Manitoba Hansard. FORMAT The index is in two sections: (1) Member/Subject index, and (2) Appendices. Member/Subject Index: Main entry in this section is a subject heading which may be subdivided. Following the main entry are secondary headings, "see" and "see also" references, and a listing of individuals who spoke on that subject. Appendices: Included in this section is a complete list of Oral Questions by department, Members of the Executive Council, and Chairpersons of Standing and Special Committees.

FILING ARRANGEMENT The basic filing principle is alphabetical, letter by letter. The sequence is as follows: a) numbers are filed at the beginning of the alphabet, if they are the first character in the filing

element b) initials separated by punctuation are filed at the beginning of their alphabetic group

ABBREVIATIONS 1r ........................................ First Reading 2r .................................. Second Reading 3r ...................................... Third Reading Amdt ..................................... Amendment C/W .................. Committee of the Whole (M) ................................................ Motion

O/C ................................ Order-in-Council P/O .................................... Point of Order R/A ..................................... Royal Assent R/S ..................................... Report Stage S.P. ............................... Sessional Paper T.P. .................................... Tabled Paper

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Hansard Index

4-H programs Funding

Penner, Jack, 1805–1806; Wowchuk, 1806–1807

911 service–Winnipeg Investigation

Mackintosh, 2240–41; Praznik, 2240–41 Abas, Ernest

Environment Canada Long-Term Service Award Nevakshonoff, 3622–23

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Department of Estimates

Debate, 1445, 4145–69, 4417–18 Speakers

Faurschou, 4167–69; Pitura, 4151–67; Robinson, 1445, 4145–69

Transportation costs Pitura, 4151–52; Robinson, 4151–52

Aboriginal economic and resource development fund Establishment

Robinson, 4147 Aboriginal education. See also Native Education

Directorate Aboriginal Justice Inquiry recommendations

Caldwell, 3202; Smith, J., 3201 Counselling services

Caldwell, 3209–10; Faurschou, 3209 Funding formula

Caldwell, 3211–13; Faurschou, 3210–12 Graduates–labour market participation

Caldwell, 3205; Smith, J., 3204–3205 Graduation rates

Caldwell, 3203–3204; Smith, J., 3203 Integration

Caldwell, 3202–3203; Smith, J., 3202 Partnerships

Caldwell, 3205–3206; Smith, J., 3205 Statistics

Caldwell, 3209; Faurschou, 3208 Aboriginal friendship centres

Funding Robinson, 4147, 4148

Aboriginal Justice Implementation Commission Establishment

Mackintosh, 2216 Recommendations

Robinson, 4146 Aboriginal Justice Inquiry. See also Aboriginal education

Jennissen, 45–46 Recommendations

Doer, 40; Martindale, 335; Praznik, 39–40 Aboriginal personal care home

Status Chomiak, 4632–33, 5310; Doer, 5310; Driedger, 5309–10; Filmon, 4632

Aboriginal Resource Council Mandate

Lathlin, 3729 Access 204 Manitoba

Electronic commerce–customer contact centres Mihychuk, 1405

Access 204 Manitoba–Cont. Mandate

Mihychuk, 2007–2008; Tweed, 2007–2008

Access programs Update

Caldwell, 3775; Smith, J., 3774–75

ACE See Agrometeorological Centres of Excellence

Acid Rain Abatement Program Overview

Mihychuk, 1999–2000; Tweed, 1999–2000 Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Adolescent facility Faurschou, 2451–52; Mackintosh, 2451–52

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 110) Chomiak, 486

Government support Chomiak, 2332; Penner, Jim, 2332

Administration of Oaths of Office, An Act Respecting the (Bill 1)

1r Doer, 11 Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health

Composition Barrett, 1762–63; Schuler, 1762–63

Mandate Barrett, 1764; Schuler, 1764

Meeting schedule Barrett, 1765; Schuler, 1765

Per diems Barrett, 1764; Schuler, 1764

Recommendations Barrett, 1765; Schuler, 1765

Staffing Barrett, 1763; Schuler, 1763

Subcommittees Barrett, 1763–64; Schuler, 1763–64

Ag Growth Industries See Westfield Industries

Agassiz Youth Centre Faurschou, 357

Fencing Faurschou, 2451; Mackintosh, 2451

Inmate employment experience Faurschou, 2446–51; Mackintosh, 2446–51

Teaching staff–trade certification Ashton, 1735–37; Faurschou, 1735–36, 2447; Mackintosh, 2447

Violent offender unit Faurschou, 2446; Mackintosh, 2446

Aglugub, Cris (The Maples) N.D.P. Antigang strategy, 2038 Cardiac care, 3322–23 Christmas Cheer Board, 92–93 Elwick Village Centre Project, 4857–58 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 4244–45 Folklorama, 5027–28 Foreign trade, 991–92 Immigration

Integration programs, 296–97 Provincial Nominee Program, 3096–98

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Aglugub, Cris (The Maples) N.D.P.–Cont. Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 3093–98 Manitoba Health Research Council, 3925 Manitoba Intercultural Council

Future status, 3093 Maples Collegiate

Unity programs, 1444–45 Members' Statements

Antigang strategy, 2038 Cardiac care, 3322–23 Christmas Cheer Board, 92–93 Elwick Village Centre Project, 4857–58 Folklorama, 5027–28 Manitoba Health Research Council, 3925 Maples Collegiate Unity programs, 1444–45 Philippine Heritage Week, 2761–62 World Martial Arts Championship, 4691–92

Opposition Day Motions Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 4244–45 Personal background, 293–95, 295 Philippine Heritage Week, 2761–62 Presiding officers

Speaker Congratulations, 293

Private Members' Business Foreign trade, 991–92

Public Utilities and Natural Resources, Standing Committee on

7th Report, 4799–4800 The Maples constituency, 295

Constituent concerns, 295–96 Throne Speech

Debate, 293–97 World Martial Arts Championship, 4691–92

AgPro terminal–Boissevain Maguire, 4690

Agreement on Internal Trade Government position

Pitura, 3358 Agricore terminal–Elva

Maguire, 4623 Agricultural disaster assistance. See also Budget; Fiscal

Stabilization Fund; Flooding Maguire, 3402–3403; Penner, Jack, 1495, 4019

All-party support Wowchuk, 1636–38

Cost-sharing program Doer, 3612–13; Penner, Jack, 1641, 3612–13, 3713–14; Wowchuk, 3713–14

Former administration initiatives Penner, Jack, 1639, 1641–42, 1651

Funding Enns, 3326; Gilleshammer, 3409–10; Loewen, 3350; Maguire, 2527–28, 2539, 3410–18; Penner, Jack, 3221–24, 3225; Pitura, 3360; Wowchuk, 1490, 2527–28, 2539–40, 3222–23

Funding, federal Ashton, 2073–80; Maguire, 2073–80, 2505–20, 2522–26, 2528–29, 2530–36; Penner, Jack, 2520–22; Wowchuk, 2505–26, 2528–29, 2530–38

Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program Enhancements

Wowchuk, 1488 Funding

Penner, Jack, 1642–43 Shortfall

Mitchelson, 3818–19; Wowchuk, 3819

Agricultural machinery Dealer purity

Pitura, 3357

Agricultural Producers' Organization Certification Agency

Report, 1999 (S.P. 40) Wowchuk, 83

Agricultural Research and Development Initiative Application process

Maguire, 2417; Wowchuk, 2417 Forage production

Maguire, 2410–11; Wowchuk, 2410–11 Funding

Faurschou, 1111–12; Maguire, 2409, 2416, 2418, 2420; Wowchuk, 1112, 2409, 2416, 2418, 2420–22

Government commitment Maguire, 2409; Wowchuk, 2409

Hemp production Maguire, 2412–13; Wowchuk, 2412–13

Meeting schedule Maguire, 2416; Wowchuk, 2416

Neutraceutical industry Maguire, 2413–14; Wowchuk, 2414

Projects update Maguire, 2409–10; Wowchuk, 2409–10

Staffing Maguire, 2418–19; Wowchuk, 2418–19

Agricultural waste management corporation Status report

Mihychuk, 1430–31; Tweed, 1430–31 Agriculture. See also Crop insurance; Flooding; Hog

industry; Livestock industry; Manitoba farm crisis; World Trade Organization

Bean production Penner, Jack, 1494–95, 1648–49, 1798–1801; Wowchuk, 1799–1801

Diversification Helwer, 300–1; Maguire, 395; Penner, Jack, 1649

Economy, impact on Rocan, 451

Education and training programs Faurschou, 2707–10; Wowchuk, 2707–2709

Elevator closures Nevakshonoff, 320–21

Exotic meats processing plant Penner, Jack, 2290–91; Wowchuk, 2290–91

Foreign subsidies Doer, 466–67; Helwer, 300; Maguire, 395; Rocan, 451–52

Funding Penner, Jim, 3426

Funding, federal Driedger, 434–35; Sale, 431

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Agriculture–Cont. Government commitment

Smith, S., 33 Government initiatives

Struthers, 1628–29 Grain storage

Penner, Jack, 1659 Income projections

Penner, Jack, 3131; Wowchuk, 3131 Interest rates, impact of

Helwer, 1630–31 Irrigation initiative

Penner, Jack, 1495 Leadership development

Penner, Jack, 2720–22; Wowchuk, 2720–22 Manure management

Penner, Jack, 2601–16; Wowchuk, 2601–14 Marketing initiatives

Faurschou, 2704–2707; Penner, Jack, 2718–20; Wowchuk, 2705–2707, 2718–20

Pesticides/herbicides Penner, Jack, 1492

PMU industry Filmon, 164

Processing plants Filmon, 164

Research and development Enns, 5031–33; Wowchuk, 5032–33

Safety net programs (See also specific programs) Filmon, 165; Maguire, 409, 2422–28; Wowchuk, 2422–30

Seeding update Smith, S., 2850; Wowchuk, 2850

Specialty crops Penner, Jack, 1494–95

Strawberry production Faurschou, 3720–21

Subsidies Penner, Jack, 1491–92

Supply management Penner, Jack 2915–19, 3218–19; Wowchuk, 2915–19, 3219–21

Trade agreements, impact of Penner, Jack, 454–55

Trade missions Penner, Jack, 3131–34; Wowchuk, 3131–34

Transportation costs Helwer, 300

U.S. subsidies Maguire, 1614; Penner, Jack, 1493, 1658–59; Wowchuk, 1614–16

Value-added co-operatives Penner, Jack, 1647

Agriculture, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 38)

Wowchuk, 83 Agriculture and Food, Department of

Estimates Debate, 1488–1505, 1586–1616, 1786–1817,

2095–2120, 2183–2202, 2274–2301, 2403–30, 2503–40, 2597–2620, 2694–2723, 2782–93, 2827–41, 2904–26, 3000–3025, 3114–35, 3218–25

Agriculture and Food, Department of–Cont. Speakers

Cummings, 2189–90, 3011–16; Enns, 2096, 2190–92; Faurschou, 1594–1600, 2294–2301, 2703–11, 2782–86, 3007–3011, 3019–21; Gerrard, 2403–2408; Maguire, 1505, 1604–15, 2201–2202, 2408–28, 2505–2506, 2508–20, 2522, 2524–39, 2712; Penner, Jack, 1490–1505, 1586–94, 1601–1604, 1787–1815, 2097–2120, 2186–88, 2192–2201, 2274–94, 2520–22, 2523, 2597–2618, 2694–2702, 2712–23, 2787–92, 2827–40, 2904–26, 3000–3007, 3021–25, 3115–35, 3218–25; Wowchuk, 1488–1505, 1586–1616, 1787–1817, 2096–2120, 2187–2202, 2274–2301, 2404–30, 2502–39, 2601–20, 2695–2723, 2782–93, 2827–41, 2905–26, 3000–25, 3115–35, 3219–25

Communication costs Penner, Jack, 2276–77; Wowchuk, 2276–77

Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of–co-ordination Penner, Jack, 2722; Wowchuk, 2722

Information technology Penner, Jack, 2277–78; Wowchuk, 2277–78

Policy direction Penner, Jack, 2284–88; Wowchuk, 2284–87

Research funding Penner, Jack, 1493, 1643, 2787–90; Wowchuk, 2788–90

Salaries Maguire, 2712; Wowchuk, 2712

Staffing Penner, Jack, 2276, 2280, 2712–13, 2722–23, 2910–11, 3127–28; Wowchuk, 2276, 2280, 2712–14, 2723, 2911, 3127–28

Staffing–veterinarians Penner, Jack, 3006; Wowchuk, 3006

Strategic plan–consultations Penner, Jack, 2714–18; Wowchuk, 2714–18

Trade missions Penner, Jack, 2281–83; Wowchuk, 2281–83

Agriculture programs, national Premier's position

Doer, 4848; Mitchelson, 4848 Agriculture societies

Funding Faurschou, 2711; Wowchuk, 2711–12

Government support Penner, Jack, 1788–90; Wowchuk, 1788–90

Statistics Penner, Jack, 1787; Wowchuk, 1787–88

Agrometeorological Centres of Excellence Update

Faurschou, 3019–21; Penner, Jack, 3021–23; Wowchuk, 3019–20, 3021–23

AIDA See Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program

Air rescue search Jennissen, 23

Air Services Air ambulances

Communities serviced Ashton, 1976–77; Cummings, 1976–77

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Air Services–Cont. Purchase/replacement policy

Ashton, 1897–98; Helwer, 1897–98 Storage and maintenance

Ashton, 1730–31; Helwer, 1730–31 Capital projects

Ashton, 1987; Helwer, 1987 Water bombers–storage and maintenance

Ashton, 1730–31, 1976, 1977–78; Cummings, 1976, 1977–78; Helwer, 1730–31

Airline industry. See also Canadian Airlines International Ashton, 343–44; Praznik, 344–45

Airports See Northern airports; specific airports

AIT See Agreement on Internal Trade

Allan, Nancy (St. Vital) N.D.P. Can We Talk? conference, 1443–44 Cardiac care, 3256 Dakota Collegiate

Evening for Seniors, 147–48 Education system

Government commitment, 1115 Fibre Manufacturing Inc.

Expansion, 4690–91 Flooding

Red River Valley, 2940 Fort Garry School Division

International student program, 4338–39 India School of Dance Music and Theatre, 2553 Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition, 4410–11 Manitoba WomenBizNet.com, 1676 Members' Statements

Can We Talk? conference, 1443–44 Dakota Collegiate

Evening for Seniors, 147–48 Education system

Government commitment, 1115 Fibre Manufacturing Inc.

Expansion, 4690–91 Fort Garry School Division

International student program, 4338–39 India School of Dance Music and Theatre, 2553 Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition, 4410–11 Manitoba WomenBizNet.com, 1676 National Nursing Week, 913 St. Vital Curling Club, 1271 Teen Stop Jeunesse

Youth drop-in centre, 5027 Victims' rights, 3259–60 Winnipeg Folk Festival, 4020–21

National Nursing Week, 913 Oral Questions

Cardiac care, 3256 Flooding

Red River Valley, 2940 Unemployment rate, youth

Statistics, 3718 Personal background, 26–27 Points of Order

P/O by Allan respecting words "You know, they always get prettier at closing time." (Schuler) 407;

Allan, Nancy (St. Vital) N.D.P.–Cont. Laurendeau 407; Mackintosh 407-408; Rocan 408; taken under advisement 408; withdrawn, 409

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) 2r, 2311–12; R/S, 5102

Remnant, W.H. (Binx) Retirement, 26

St. Vital constituency Constituents' concerns, 29–30 Former MLAs, 27 Historical perspective, 27–28

St. Vital Curling Club, 1271 Teen Stop Jeunesse

Youth drop-in centre, 5027 Throne Speech

Debate, 26–30 Unemployment rate, youth

Statistics, 3718 Victims' rights, 3259–60 Winnipeg Folk Festival, 4020–21

Altona personal care home Opening

Penner, Jack, 4297 Ambulance services. See also Air Services–Air ambulances

Billing procedures Chomiak, 3891; Driedger, 3891

Fee schedule Chomiak, 4533–34; Penner, Jack, 4533

Funding Chomiak, 3234

City of Winnipeg Chomiak, 3815; Driedger, 3815

Government initiatives Cerilli, 4054; Chomiak, 4054–55

Meeting request Chomiak, 4529; Penner, Jack, 4529

Rural Manitoba Chomiak, 3681, 3682–83, 3887–88, 3889, 3890, 4106–4109, 4179, 4530–31, 5174–75, 5229; Derkach, 3680, 4105–4108, 5174–75; Faurschou, 4179, 5229; Penner, Jack, 3887–88, 4529–30 Communications

Chomiak, 3697, 5175; Cummings, 5175; Pitura, 3695–98

Volunteer services Chomiak, 3694–95; Derkach, 3693–95

Amusements Act (Part II) Ministerial responsibility

Barrett, 2179–80; Schuler, 2179 Anderson, Merv

Laurendeau, 1168–69 Antigang strategy

Aglugub, 2038 Gang prevention co-ordinator

Driedger, 2466–68; Mackintosh, 2466–68 Apprenticeship and training programs

Aboriginal participation Caldwell, 1878; Pitura, 4157; Robinson, 4147, 4149, 4157

Expansion Caldwell, 1878

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Apprenticeship and training programs–Cont. Graduates

Derkach, 2134 Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 50)

1r Selinger, 5379 2r Selinger, 5379 C/W, 5381 R/S, 5382 R/A Liba, 5443

Arborg Bifrost Summer Games Nevakshonoff, 2632

ARDI See Agricultural Research and Development Initiative

Arson reduction strategy Mihychuk, 378

Funding Friesen, 355–56; Loewen, 355

Art City Funding

Santos, 4576–77

Art collection, government Acquisition process

Dacquay, 2639; McGifford, 2637–39, 2859 Apology request

Ashton, 2862–66; Cummings, 2869–70; Dacquay, 2810, 2866–68; Filmon, 2860–62; Maguire, 2808–2809; Martindale, 2868–69; McGifford, 2810–14, 2855–58

Information tabling request Dacquay, 3071–72; McGifford, 3071–74; Tweed, 3074–75

Inventory Ashton, 1562–63; Barrett, 2820; Dacquay, 2575; Derkach, 2655–64, 2764–65, 2771–74; Helwer, 1562–63; Loewen, 2639–53, 3350–51; Maguire, 2807–2808; McGifford, 2575–78, 2636–37, 2639–66, 2763–71; Mitchelson, 2575–77, 2653–55; Schuler, 2820

New acquisitions McGifford, 2858–59

Arthur-Virden constituency Maguire, 394–95

Former MLA Maguire, 393–94

Asessippi Winter Park. See also Highway maintenance/construction–Signage

Derkach, 1006

Ash, Bonnie Child Care Worker of the Year

Asper, 662

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P. Agassiz Youth Centre

Teaching staff–trade certification, 1735–37 Agricultural disaster assistance

Funding, federal, 2073–80 Air Services

Air ambulances Communities serviced, 1976–77 Purchase/replacement policy, 1897–98 Storage and maintenance, 1730–31

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.–Cont. Capital projects, 1987 Water bombers–storage and maintenance, 1730–31,

1976, 1977–78 Airline industry, 343–44 Art collection, government

Apology request, 2862–66 Inventory, 1562–63

Brandon Court House Upgrades, 1374

Brandon Mental Health Centre Future development, 1213–14, 1374

Budget Budget Debate, 1053–61

Canadian Airlines International Merger, 354

Churchill, Manitoba Operational costs, 1980 Road access, 1981

Committee on Establishing the Composition of the Standing Committees

1st Report, 257 Computer services, government

Desktop management, 1978 Virus protection, 1563–64

Condolences, Motions of McKenzie, James Wallace, 511–13

Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of Estimates debate, 3276–79

Correctional institutions Funding, private sector, 1896–97

Court Security Act (Bill 9) R/S, 622

Crop insurance Wheat–level of coverage, 3254–55

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of Estimates debate, 2862–66

Disaster assistance Federal-provincial agreement, 494–95 Highways-related expenditures, 1960–61

Driver licensing Graduated licences, 679–82, 1370, 1396 Information security, 35–36, 171–72 License Suspension Appeal Board, 1400–1401 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Cost-sharing agreement, 1398 Medical Review Committee, 1400 Retesting–medical conditions, 1401–1402

Emergency Measures Organization Staffing, 1981–82

First Nation casinos Audits, 3715–16 Community opposition, 3821–23 Community plebiscites/referendums, 3492–93 Gaming agreement compliance, 3500 Highways, impact on, 1555 Intervention programs, 3497 Moratorium, 3714–15 Public consultations, 3493, 3619–20 Revenue-sharing formula, 3499–3500, 3823 Selection Committee–process, 3820–21, 4058 Social costs, 3494, 3495–97, 3499, 3715

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Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.–Cont. Fiscal management

Former government's record, 172–77 Fleet Vehicles

Competition, 1740 Electric cars, 1585 Equipment leasing, 1720

Fleet Vehicles Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 60), 137

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 562, 660, 757–66,

791, 796–97, 1112–13, 1373–74, 2628, 3444, 4013–14, 4235–38

Flood forecast, 3817, 3915 Flood insurance program, 1585 Floodproofing programs, 1373

Flooding, overland Disaster assistance, 3719–20, 4057–58

Flooding–Winnipeg Disaster assistance, 4574

Fort Garry courthouse Status report, 3825–26

French Language Services Secretariat Request for Proposals, 2070

Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for Conflict of interest, 3276–79

Gimli Airport Lighting upgrades, 1728

Gimli Industrial Park Environmental concerns, 1733, 1893 Evergreen Basic Needs Committee, 1732 Government buildings, 1732 Government commitment, 1733 Occupancy rate, 1733

Global warming Transportation issues, 1373

Government buildings Capital projects, 1986–87 Downtown space, 1984–86 Leasing policy, 1374 Leasing policy–Teulon, 1734, 1893 Modifications–Portage la Prairie, 1579–80 Mould and asbestos abatement program, 1375 Overview, 1983–84 Parking spaces–Portage la Prairie, 1579–80 Renovations/alterations, 1739 Weed control, 2068

Government Motions Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 757–66 Government of Manitoba

Procurement agency, 1374–75 Government Services, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 59), 137 Grain transportation, 1024–25, 1370–71

Crow benefit, 1386 Road rehabilitation, 1319

Headingley Correctional Institution Upgrades, 1374, 1896

Highway maintenance/construction Batch plants, 1558 Boundary Trails Hospital–access road, 1722–23

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.–Cont. Brandon bypass, 1564–65, 1569–72 Bridges, 1902–1904 Budget, 1367, 1898, 2631 Businesses, access to, 1708–13 Capital program, 1715–16, 1825–26, 1961 Community egress, 1402–1403 Contracting out, 1582, 1719, 1817–19 Drainage issues, 2081–82 First Nation communities, 1819–22, 1839 Funding, 910–11 Highway 1A–Brandon, 1572–74 Highway 3–Darlingford to Manitou, 1722 Highway 5–Eddystone, 1973 Highway 7–No. 415 intersection, 1970 Highway 8, 1969–70 Highway 9–Winnipeg to Selkirk, 1476–80 Highway 12

Park Road, 1899 Traffic volume, 1899

Highway 15–No. 206 intersection, 1556 Highway 21

Hamiota, 1837–38 Hartney, 2071

Highway 26–St. François Xavier, 1823 Highway 32

Schanzenfeld access, 1722 Winkler, 1721, 1967

Highway 59, 1580–82, 1715–16 Land appropriations, 1574 Southland Park development, 1574 St. Malo, 1990

Highway 83, 1836 Highways equipment, 1367 Kernstead Road–Winnipeg Beach, 1471–72, 1708 Komarno access, 1970–71 Lockport Road, 1481 Main Street–Winkler, 1720–21 McCain plant–access, 1484–85 Municipal grant program, 1966 Neepawa bypass, 1962–66 Noise abatement programs, 1567–68 Northern Manitoba, 1343, 1715 Oakbank corridor, 1556–57 Perimeter Highway, 1558–59

Resurfacing, 2069–70 Poplar Bluff Industrial Park–access, 1482 Previously approved projects, 2631 Provincial Road No. 200, 1583 Provincial Road No. 201, 1968

Letellier bridge, 1989 Provincial Road No. 205, 1584 Provincial Road No. 210, 1990–91 Provincial Road No. 222, 1728 Provincial Road No. 227, 1486 Provincial Road No. 241, 1824 Provincial Road No. 247, 1583, 1708 Provincial Road No. 250–Souris, 1906 Provincial Road No. 270, 1713–14 Provincial Road No. 305–La Broquerie, 1993–94 Provincial Road No. 330, 1583–84 Provincial Road No. 332, 1583

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Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.–Cont. Dust control, 1824 Rosenfeld, 1991–93

Provincial Road No. 422, 1584 Provincial Road No. 428, 1968–69 Provincial Road No. 457–bridges, 1567 Railway approaches, 1725 Railway overpasses, 1725–27 Remote access policy, 1372–73 Road surfacing–treated stone, 1582 Rosengart access road, 1988–89 Shelter belts, 1582 Signage, 1487–88, 1826–29

Asessippi Winter Park, 1840–41, 1959–60 Glass, Manitoba, 1560 Winnipeg Beach, 1472

Springfield Road, 1559 Traffic volume inspections, 1566 Trans-Canada Highway

Speed limit, 1554–55 Twinning, 2072–73 Virden, 1907 White Horse Plains turnoff, 1823

Trans-Canada Highway east, 1575–77, 1898 Trans-Canada Highway west, 1584–85

Shelter belts, 1568–69 Used materials auction, 1723 Virden bypass, 1906–1907 Weed control, 2068–69 Winter road budget, 1367

Highway map, 3609 Highway system

Agricultural transportation routes, 1380–82, 1384, 1388–92, 1474–75

Community egress, 1447, 1468 Funding, federal, 1368–69, 1383, 1473 Road-use taxes, 1368 Speed limits, 1967–68 Traffic volumes, 1368

Highway Traffic Board Appeal process, 1446 Speed limit reductions, 1470–71 Statistics, 1399

Highways and Government Services, Department of Estimates debate, 1366–1403, 1446–47, 1468–88,

1554–85, 1708–41, 1817–45, 1892–1907, 1958–94, 2068–95

Amalgamation–Government Services, 1560–61 Fleet net radios, 1979 Fuel purchasing, 1734–35 Gas-purchasing policy, 1893 Management services, 1382–83 Physical plant program, 1368 Policy and Research, 1386–87 Procurement guidelines, 1895 Staff recognition, 1375–76 Staffing, 1379 Supplementary information (S.P. 147), 1320 Telecommunication costs, 1978–79 Untendered contracts, 1894

Highways and Transportation, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 90), 239

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.–Cont. Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

2r, 612–16 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Binding arbitration, 4804–4807 Fairness, 4803 Right to strike, 4803 Withdrawal, 4802

Land Management Services Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 62), 137

Legislative Building Restoration work, 1374, 1737–39

Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2021–22, 2034–35 Mail Management Agency

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 63), 137 Franking pieces, 1561–62 Misdirected mail costs, 1562 Service improvements, 1562

Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation Policy changes, 1586

Manitoba Developmental Centre Capital improvements, 1578

Manitoba Gaming Control Commission Membership, composition of, 4058

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Registration, 1399 Service overlap–DDVL, 1975–76 Surplus, 1975 Vehicle safety inspections, 1973

Manitoba Telecom Service Communications tower–Churchill, 1979–80

Materials Distribution Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 61), 137

Memorandum of Understanding Nunavut-Manitoba, 1372

Mid-Continent Trade and Transportation Corridor Update, 1372

Ministerial Statements Airline industry, 343–44 Driver licensing

Information security, 35–36 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 791 Flood forecast, 3817, 3915

Grain transportation, 1024–25 Highway map, 3609

Motor Transport Board Statistics, 1399–1400

National Highways Program Spending priorities, 1841–45 Update, 1368

Northern airports Capital program, 1367 Government initiatives, 1369

Nursing profession Recruitment/retention strategy, 787–88


Agricultural disaster assistance, 4235–38 Oral Questions

Brandon Mental Health Centre

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Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.–Cont. Future development, 1213–14



Disaster assistance Federal-provincial agreement, 494–95

First Nation casinos Audits, 3715–16 Community opposition, 3821–23 Community plebiscites/referendums, 3492–93 Gaming agreement compliance, 3500 Intervention programs, 3497 Moratorium, 3714–15 Public consultations, 3493, 3619–20 Revenue-sharing formula, 3499–3500, 3823 Selection Committee–process, 3820–21, 4058 Social costs, 3494, 3495–97, 3499, 3715

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 562, 660, 796–97, 1112–13, 2628, 3444, 4013–14

Flooding, overland Disaster assistance, 3719–20, 4057–58



Grain transportation Road rehabilitation, 1319

Highway maintenance/construction Budget, 2631 Funding, 910–11 Northern Manitoba, 1343 Previously approved projects, 2631

Labour Relations Act Amendments

Binding arbitration, 4804–4807 Fairness, 4803 Right to strike, 4803 Withdrawal, 4802


Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition Meeting request, 3444

Woodlands/St. Laurent, Rural Municipalities of Property damage assistance, 142

Points of Order P/O by Ashton respecting exhibits (Reimer) 311;

Ashton 311; ruled in order, 311 P/O by Ashton respecting reference to absence of

members (Loewen) 828-29; withdrawn, 829 P/O by Ashton respecting word "dishonest" (Filmon)

1260-61; Laurendeau 1261; taken under advisement 1261; Speaker's ruling, 2853

P/O by Ashton respecting word "misled" (Praznik) 2030; Laurendeau 2030; taken under advisement 2030; Speaker's ruling, 3146–47

Portage Correctional Institution Upgrades, 1577

Presiding officers Speaker–congratulations, 170

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.–Cont. Private Members' Business

Driver licensing Graduated licences, 679–82


Privilege, Matters of Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2021–22,

2034–35 Premier's comments, 4506

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) 1r, 743; 2r, 856–60, 4307–4309

Railway industry Arborg subdivision, 1834–35 Branch lines, 1372 Competition, 1371 Cowan subdivision, 1833 Hudson Bay line, 1833–34 Regional concept, 1371

Remnant, W.H. (Binx) Retirement, 170, 548

Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition Meeting request, 3444

Shortline railways Legislation, 1829–33

Special operating agencies Cost effectiveness, 1374 Retained earnings, 1739

St. Andrews Airport Expansion, 1729

Steinbach airport Upgrades, 1900–1901

Taxicab Amendment Act (Bill 13) 1r, 3391; 2r, 3587–88; R/S, 4579

Throne Speech Debate, 169–78

Transportation industry Trucking

Hours of operation, 1397–98 International Registration Plan, 1369–70, 1394–95 Regulations, 1370 Safety inspections, 1971

Urgent Public Importance, Matters of Flooding, 4017–18, 4031–33


Asper, Linda (Riel) N.D.P. Ash, Bonnie

Child Care Worker of the Year, 662 Bergeron, Henri, 4019–20 Bishop Grandin Nature Corridor, 1321–22 Boni-Vital Black Sox, 5080–81 Collège Jeanne-Sauvé

Graduation ceremony, 3621–22 Dakota Collegiate

Manitoba Marathon volunteers, 3828 École Lavallée

Sod-turning ceremony, 4339–40 Education system

French language instruction, 306–7 Government priority, 305–6

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Asper, Linda (Riel) N.D.P.–Cont. Families and Schools Together program

Graduation, 1785 Family initiatives, 2762 Glenlawn Collegiate Institute

Graduation, 3401 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

2r, 585–87 Manitoba Centennial Foundation, 4135 Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards, 704 Members' Statements

Ash, Bonnie Child Care Worker of the Year, 662

Bergeron, Henri, 4019–20 Bishop Grandin Nature Corridor, 1321–22 Boni-Vital Black Sox, 5080–81 Collège Jeanne-Sauvé

Graduation ceremony, 3621–22 Dakota Collegiate

Manitoba Marathon volunteers, 3828 École Lavallée

Sod-turning ceremony, 4339–40 Families and Schools Together program

Graduation, 1785 Family initiatives, 2762 Glenlawn Collegiate Institute

Graduation, 3401 Manitoba Centennial Foundation, 4135 Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards, 704 Photos of Resistance Exhibit, 1216 Poverty rate, child

Rural Manitoba, 483–84 Ramadan, 544 St. Vital Historical Society, 873 Tibetan Sacred Arts in The Ruins, 4857 Trans Canada Trail, 279 Victor H. L. Wyatt School, 2214 Viking landing–100th anniversary, 4623–24

Photos of Resistance Exhibit, 1216 Poverty rate, child

Rural Manitoba, 483–84 Presiding officers

Speaker–congratulations, 303 Protection of Persons in Care Act (Bill 7)

2r, 852–54 Public Utilities and Natural Resources, Standing Committee on

1st Report, 552 2nd Report, 3491 3rd Report, 4047–48 4th Report, 4221 5th Report, 4325

Ramadan, 544 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 303 Riel constituency, 304

Constituent concerns, 307 Former MLAs, 304

St. Vital Historical Society, 873 Throne Speech

Debate, 303–308 Tibetan Sacred Arts in The Ruins, 4857

Asper, Linda (Riel) N.D.P.–Cont. Trans Canada Trail, 279 Victor H. L. Wyatt School, 2214 Viking landing–100th anniversary, 4623–24

Assiniboia constituency Rondeau, 233–34

Community activities Rondeau, 498

Community organizations Rondeau, 198

Assiniboia West Tournament of Champions Rondeau, 1007–1008

Assiniboine Community College Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 85)

Caldwell, 187 Expansion

Caldwell, 3880; Derkach, 3880 Assiniboine River Advisory Committee

Meeting request Cummings, 3011–12; Faurschou, 3011; Wowchuk, 3011–12

Report recommendations Faurschou, 2852; Lathlin, 2852

Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. Pinawa laboratory

Lathlin, 3732 Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 11) Lemieux, 35

Back 40 Folk Festival

Dyck, 2552 Bakers Narrows Day

Jennissen, 2338–39 Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

1r Selinger, 3137 2r Gerrard, 3625–26; Selinger, 3369–70;

Stefanson, 3623–25 R/S Mackintosh, 4583 3r, 4927 R/A Liba, 5444

Bankruptcy Act Unpaid wages

Barrett, 2583; Schuler, 2583

Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P. Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health

Composition, 1762–63 Mandate, 1764 Meeting schedule, 1765 Per diems, 1764 Recommendations, 1765 Staffing, 1763 Subcommittees, 1763–64

Amusements Act (Part II) Ministerial responsibility, 2179–80

Art collection, government Inventory, 2820

Bankruptcy Act Unpaid wages, 2583

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Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. Budget

Budget Debate, 1173–75 Building Standards Board

Appointment process, 1770 Composition, 1769 Mandate, 1769 Meeting schedule, 1769 Per diems, 1769 Recommendations, 1769–70

Canada Pension Plan Full pension–age requirement, 2589–91

Child care centres Fire regulations, 3112–13

Child labour International Labour Organization convention, 1742

Citizenship and Multiculturalism Ministerial responsibility, 2169

Citizenship Court, 1105 Civil Service Commission

Estimates debate, 4434–35 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 3), 35 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 190), 3817

Civil Service Superannuation Board Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 177), 3387

Collective bargaining/agreements Alternative methods, 2486 Overview, 2487

Community Unemployed Help Centre Annual report tabling request, 2478 Grant, 2252–53, 2476–78

Application tabling request, 2258–59 Minimum wage report, 2478

Construction Industry Wages Board Composition, 1747–48 Funding, 1748–49 Staffing, 1747

CP Rail Weston shops–status, 2816

Crisis shelters Essential services, 4224

Department of Labour Act Review, 2251–52

Elevator Board Composition, 1757 Mandate, 1758 Per diems, 1758 Salaries, 1758, 2164–68 Staffing, 1757

Employment standards Alternative dispute resolution, 1743 Education, 1743 Exemptions, 2898–99 First Nation communities, 2898 Inquiry statistics, 2889–91 Intake process, 1743 Part-time employees, 2898 Unpaid family leave, 2898 Vacation pay, 2899

Employment standards, agricultural Fork lift operations, 2895 Reforms, 2674–80

Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. Public consultations, 2888–89

Employment statistics Minimum wage earners, 2886

Essential Services Act Ministerial responsibility, 2681 Review, 2681–82

Fire Commissioner, Office of the Administrative costs, 2400 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 5), 35 Disaster planning, 3104–3105 Esso storage facility–East St. Paul, 2901–2905,

2970–80 Municipal fire services, 2900 Update, 1743

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Requests–Labour, Department of, 1339

Government of Manitoba Hiring practices, 657

Hog industry Labour unions/associations, 2892–94

Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19) 1r, 556; 2r, 574–76; R/S, 705

Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 5239 Mine accident, 4844 Mines inspections, 5275

Immigration Constituent concerns, 2986–88 Cross-cultural violence prevention projects, 2983,

2989 English as a Second Language programs, 1745 High-demand employment areas, 2988 Interprovincial migration, 3101 Language programs, 3101–3102 Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program, 1745 Provincial Nominee Program, 1745, 2984, 3096–3100 Settlement services, 2982–83 Statistics, 2983–84

Inkster constituency, 186 Kin Place personal care home

Fire exits, 660 Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 1745–71, 2162–83, 2245–74, 2372– 2403, 2474–2500, 2578–97, 2666–94, 2778–82, 2814–27, 2882–2904, 2970–3000, 3093–3113

Annual report, 2255 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 7), 35 Board appointments, 2250–51 Communication costs, 2402 Discrimination against employees, 2256–58 Grants, 2252–55 Inspectors, 2249–50 Mediators, 2487 Mission statement, 2170–79 Objectives, 2181–82 Operating costs, 2260–61, 2261–62 Policy direction, 2258, 2403 Privilege in respect of conciliation proceedings,

2255–56 Salaries, 2182–83, 2882 Staffing, 1746–47, 2399–2400

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Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. Cerilli, Joan, 2384–86

Statement of purpose, 2265–74 Supplementary information (S.P. 153), 1507 Transportation costs, 2259–60, 2402 Web site, 2262–65, 2372–75, 2386–89

Labour, Minister of Debate request, 4226 Provincial labour ministers' meeting, 2389–90

Labour disputes Professional strikebreakers, 2691–92

Labour legislation Amendments, 1627

Businesses, impact on, 3921–22, 5054–60 Consultations, 1626–27, 2391–94, 2578–79, 3826,

3920 Economic impact, 4292 Fairness, 3920–21 Introduction, 1627 Justification, 4290, 4294–95 Labour relations, impact on, 5120–21 Postponement, 5062 Secret ballots, 3924–25, 4050–51

Antiscab legislation, introduction of, 2684–88 Reduced workweek, 2884–85 Review, 2395–98 Successor rights, 2781–82 Union expansion, 2693

Labour legislation, federal Amendments, 2583

Labour Management Review Committee Appointment process, 1759 Chairperson, 1761–62 Composition, 1758–59 Labour legislation, 1760–61, 3918–19, 3920, 3923–24,

4051–52, 4569–73, 4575, 4614–17 Mandate, 1766 Meeting schedule, 1760, 1761 Per diems, 1760, 1765 Recommendations, 1760–61 Staffing, 1759, 1765 Subcommittees, 1759–60

Composition, 1765 Labour Relations Act

Amendments, 5033–42 Binding arbitration, 4406–4407, 4732–33, 5024 Businesses, impact on, 4972, 4973, 4974, 4976,

4978, 5023, 5026–27, 5080 Certification process, 2689 Consultations, 2683–84, 4226, 4327, 4733 Disclosure of information by unions, 2820–21 Economic impact, 4328–30 Justification, 4330–31, 4408–4409 Picket line violence, 4333, 4405, 4730–31, 4732,

4851–52 Review, 2683 Secret ballots, 3716–17, 5026, 5062–64, 5075,

5078–79 Standing committee process, 5121, 5124 Withdrawal, 4403–4404, 4619, 4731–32, 4732,

4733–34, 4969, 5022 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. 1r, 3610; 2r, 3929–32; R/S, 5391

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) 1r, 692–93; 2r, 846–48

Labour unions/associations Membership exemptions

Religious objections, 2817–18 Union dues

Political contributions, 2818, 4225–26, 4328 Union raiding, 2821–22

Legislative Assembly Staff recognition, 185

Luddite, definition of, 2375–76 Manitoba Century Summit

Labour legislation, 3919–20, 4228–29 Manitoba Emergency Services College

Disaster training, 3107 Hazardous materials training, 3108

Manitoba Federation of Labour Health and safety conference, 2390

Manitoba Government Employees Union Contract negotiations, 2401

Manitoba Intercultural Council Forum, 2990–91 Funding, 2989 Future status, 3093–96 Overview, 2992–97 Status, 2989

Manitoba Labour Board Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 4), 35 Arbitrators, 2818–20 Composition, 1768, 2683 Conciliation officers, liability of, 2816–17 Staffing, 1768–69 Update, 1744

Manitoba Pension Commission Appointment process, 1766 Composition, 1766–67 Mandate, 1767 Meeting schedule, 1767 Per diems, 1766 Recommendations, 1768 Staffing, 1766 Subcommittees, 1766

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 163), 2203 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 6), 35 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 119), 739 Quarterly Report, 2000 (S.P. 194), 4006

Manitoba Service Excellence Awards, 2749 Minimum wage

Annual review, 1752–53 Differential minimum wages, 2886 Employment, impact on, 2896–97 Increase, 2885 Provincial comparisons, 2885 Review, 1742 U.S. comparisons, 2898 Waiver, 1757 Youth minimum wage, 2886

Minimum Wage Board Annual review, 2887

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Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. Consultations with small business, 2886 Provincial comparisons, 1756

Composition, 1749–50, 1751, 1755 Elimination, 2884, 2897 Employer members, appointment of, 1750 Mandate, 1751 Per diems, 1750 Recommendations, 1753–55, 2897–98 Staffing, 1750

Mining industry Labour/management consensus building committee,

2883 Mines Inspection Branch regional offices, 2883 Tripartite committee

Codes of practice, 2883 Reporting process, 2883

Ministerial Statements Citizenship Court, 1105 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 5239

Mine accident, 4844 Manitoba Service Excellence Awards, 2749 National Day of Mourning, 651 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week,

1156–57 Philippine Heritage Week, 2432–33 Pioneers 2000 conference, 995–96 Yom Hashoah, 739

Multicultural Grants Advisory Council Accountability, 2998 Elimination, 1314 Staffing, 1762

Multicultural organizations Fundraising–bingos, 2998–99

Multiculturalism Funding, 2998 Service duplication, 2981–82

Multiculturalism Secretariat Staffing, 2984

National Day of Mourning, 651 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week,

1156–57 Occupational health

Agriculture injury surveillance project, 2826 Hearing conservation/noise abatement, 2826 Legislation, 2882

Oral Questions Crisis shelters

Essential services, 4224 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Requests–Labour, Department of, 1339 Government of Manitoba

Hiring practices, 657 Kin Place personal care home

Fire exits, 660 Labour, Minister of

Debate request, 4226 Labour legislation

Amendments, 1627 Businesses, impact on, 3921–22 Consultations, 1626–27, 3826, 3920

Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. Economic impact, 4292 Fairness, 3920–21 Introduction, 1627 Justification, 4290, 4294–95 Secret ballots, 3924–25, 4050–51

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 3918–19, 3920, 3923–24, 4051– 52, 4569–73, 4575, 4614–17


Binding arbitration, 4406–4407, 4732–33, 5024 Businesses, impact on, 4972, 4973, 4974, 4976,

4978, 5023, 5026–27, 5080 Consultations, 4226, 4327, 4733 Economic impact, 4328–30 Justification, 4330–31, 4408–4409 Picket line violence, 4333, 4405, 4730–31,4732,

4851–52 Secret ballots, 3716–17, 5026, 5075, 5078–79 Standing committee process, 5121, 5124 Withdrawal, 4403–4404, 4619, 4731–32, 4732,

4733–34, 4969, 5022 Labour unions/associations

Union dues–political contributions, 4225–26, 4328 Manitoba Century Summit

Labour legislation, 3919–20, 4228–29 Multicultural Grants Advisory Council

Elimination, 1314 Osborne House

Labour dispute, 4055 Oulton, Doris Mae

Firing, 866–67, 868 Schreyer, Lloyd

Government contract, 657 Throne Speech

Labour legislation, 4291 Unemployment rate, youth

Statistics, 3718 Workplace Safety and Health Act

Amendments, 4409–10 Organization and Staff Development Agency

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 103), 473 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 196), 4287

Osborne House Labour dispute, 4055

Oulton, Doris Mae Firing, 866–67, 868

Page program Congratulations, 185

Pay equity/affirmative action Civil service, 2482–84 Jurisdiction, 2584–85 National campaign, 2584–85 Private sector, 2484–85 School divisions, 2485

Pension Benefits Act Review, 2672

Pension Commission Administrative reviews, 2667–68 Employee skill sets, 2669 Employee training, 2670

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Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. Information availability, 2595 Information return reviews, 2595 Legislation, 2672 Pension plan administration reviews, 2586 Public education session, 2668 Registration process, 2585 Salaries, 2671–72

Pension plans Companies in receivership, 2588 Company out-of-province relocations, 2669–70 Demographics, challenges of, 2670–71 Federal/provincial co-ordination, 2673 Indexing, 2597 Legislation amendments, 1742 Legislation noncompliance, 2586–87, 2666–67 Plan amendments, 2595–96 Public plans–enhancement, 2592 Risk management, 2668–69 Statistics, 2587, 2666

Philippine Heritage Week, 2432–33 Pioneers 2000 conference, 995–96 Points of Order

P/O by Derkach respecting words "ignorance and bliss" (Barrett) 2273; Struthers 2273; Schuler 2273; taken under advisement (Korzeniowski) 2273;

P/O by Reimer respecting application of the rules 2384; Barrett 2384; taken under advisement 2384; Chairperson's ruling, 2815

P/O by Reimer respecting personal nature of comments 2384; Barrett 2384; taken under advisement (Korzeniowski) 2384; Chairperson's ruling, 2486

Power Engineers Advisory Board Per diems, 1768

Presiding officers Speaker

Congratulations, 185 Public Service Group Insurance Fund

Benefits Summary, Auditor's Report and Financial Statements (S.P. 2), 35


Retail Business Holiday Closing Act Review, 2683

Retail businesses Legislation amendments, 1742

Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3) 1r, 239; 2r, 250–51

School divisions Funding formula, 2498

Schreyer, Lloyd Government contract, 657

Schuler, Corina Else, 2026 Shortline railways

Legislation, 2815–16 Justification, 2816

Statistics, 2815 Speaker's statements

Schuler, Corina Else, 2026 Teaching profession

Collective bargaining legislation, 2487–98, 2499–2500

Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont. Three Bears Day Care Centre

Fire inquest, 3109–11 Throne Speech

Debate, 185–86 Labour legislation, 4291

Treasury Board Secretariat Compensation Committee, 2180, 2246–49

Unemployment rate, youth Statistics, 3718

Worker Advisor Office Education seminars, 2899 Employee training, 2900 Mandate, 2899 Success ratio, 2899–2900 Update, 1743–44

Workers Compensation Board Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 121), 739 Appeal Commission

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 120), 739 Workplace Safety and Health

Company audits/investigations, 2825 Initiatives, 2822–23 Rate review process, 2826 Staffing, 2823–24 Update, 1744

Workplace Safety and Health Act Amendments, 4409–10

Yom Hashoah, 739 Bend, Robert William

See Condolences, Motions of Bergeron, Henri

Asper, 4019–20 Bernie Wolfe Community School

Cerilli, 955–56 Better Methods Initiative

See Education and Training, Department of; Enterprise System Management

Bills. See specific legislation Administration of Oaths of Office, An Act Respecting the

(Bill 1) Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 50) Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer

Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

Business Names Registration Amendment, Corporations Amendment and Partnership Amendment Act (Bill 40)

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16) City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47) Cooperatives Amendment Act Correctional Services Amendment Act (Bill 27) Court of Queen's Bench Amendment Act (Bill 26) Court of Queen's Bench Surrogate Practice Amendment

Act (Bill 22) Court Security Act (Bill 9) Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) Elections Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) Electoral Divisions Amendment Act (Bill 201) Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer

Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31)

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Bills –Cont. Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and

Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) Health Sciences Centre Repeal and Consequential

Amendments Act (Bill 29) Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential

Amendments Act (Bill 33) Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19) Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39) Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (2) (Bill 51) Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46) Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act

(Bill 25) Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Loan Act, 2000 (Bill 49) Lotteries Accountability and Consequential Amendments

Act (Bill 200) Miscellaneous Health Statutes Repeal Act (Bill 37) Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment

Act (Bill 28) Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts

Amendment Act (Bill 24) Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) Protection of Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential

Amendments Act (Bill 42) Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3) Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) Social Services Administration Amendment Act (Bill 30) Statute Law Amendment Act (Bill 34) Statute Law Amendment (Taxation) Act, 2000 (Bill 38) Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bill 36) Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential

Amendments Act (Bill 43) Taxicab Amendment Act (Bill 13) Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 45) Victims' Rights Amendment Act Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21) Water Resources Conservation and Protection and

Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and

Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11) Bilous, Bill and Michael

Assiniboia West Community Club soccer program Rondeau, 3721

BioSearch International Helwer, 248–49

Bishop Grandin Nature Corridor Asper, 1321–22

Bison industry. See also Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation

Expansion Penner, Jack, 1494, 1646–47

Legislation Penner, Jack, 2839–40, 2905, 2909–10;

Bison industry –Cont. Wowchuk, 2839–40, 2905, 2910–11 Public consultations

Penner, Jack, 2905–2906; Wowchuk, 2906 Blatz, Ron

Governor General Bravery Award Korzeniowski, 3449

Boissevain community clinic Construction

Chomiak, 4640; Maguire, 4640 Boni-Vital Black Sox

Asper, 5080–81 Bostrom report

Recommendations Lemieux, 2846; Loewen, 2845–46

Boundary Trails Hospital. See also Highway maintenance/construction

Service expansion Chomiak, 5226; Dyck, 5226

Boxing Day See Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3)

Brandon, city of Downtown revitalization

Caldwell, 415–16 Brandon Court House

Upgrades Ashton, 1374

Brandon East constituency Caldwell, 414

Former MLA Caldwell, 413–14; Doer, 461

Brandon Mental Health Centre Future development

Ashton, 1213–14, 1374; Tweed, 1213–14 Brandon University

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 89) Caldwell, 187

Board of directors–rural representation Tweed, 3435

Brandon West constituency Smith, S., 31–32

Constituents' concerns Smith, S., 33

Former MLAs Smith, S., 31

Breast cancer Buddy Check program

Korzeniowski, 597–98 Cancer causing agents

Gerrard, 595 Community supports

Struthers, 591 Education

Dacquay, 589–90; Korzeniowski, 5970 Mobile screening program

Struthers, 590–91, 592–93 Patients–personal narratives

Driedger, 593–94 Prevention programs

Driedger, 594; Struthers, 591 Prognosis

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Breast cancer–Cont. Dacquay, 589

Screening program Dacquay, 590; Gerrard, 595–96; Struthers, 590

Self-examination Dacquay, 589; Korzeniowski, 597

Treatment Gerrard, 596

Ultrasound testing–constituent concerns Chomiak, 4193; Driedger, 4193

Breast health awareness Cerilli, 598; Dacquay, 588–91; Driedger, 593–95; Gerrard, 595–96; Korzeniowski, 596–98; Struthers, 591–93

Budget. See also Budget, balanced Budget Address

Selinger, 1008–20 Budget Debate

Ashton, 1053–61; Barrett, 1173–75; Caldwell, 1287–93; Cummings, 1061–68; Derkach, 1253–58, 1271–74; Doer, 1274–82; Driedger, 1186–92; Enns, 1170–73; Faurschou, 1198–1203, 1217–18; Filmon, 1302–10, 1322–32; Friesen, 1124–28; Gerrard, 1218–23; Gilleshammer, 1228–36; Jennissen, 1223–28; Lemieux, 1297–1302; Loewen, 1117–24; Maguire, 1293–97; Maloway, 1068–73, 1092–93; Martindale, 1147–54, 1169–70; Mihychuk, 1099–1102; Nevakshonoff, 1181–86; Penner, Jack, 1093–99; Penner, Jim, 1141–47; Praznik, 1175–81; Rocan, 1242–46; Rondeau, 1246–53; Sale, 1236–42; Santos, 1136–41; Schuler, 1128–36; Selinger, 1332–33; Smith, J., 1282–87; Smith, S., 1192–98; Stefanson, 1036–52

Budget Vote, 1333–35 Advertising/communication costs

Selinger, 1523–24, 2061–62; Stefanson, 1523–24, 2061–62

Agricultural disaster assistance Penner, Jack, 1033–34; Wowchuk, 1033–34

Bracket creep Gilleshammer, 1264; Selinger, 905, 1264; Stefanson, 904

Business subsidy reductions Selinger, 2060; Stefanson, 2060

Communication costs Penner, Jim, 1206–1207; Selinger, 1207

Consultations Penner, Jim, 354, 406–407; Selinger, 354, 1524–25; Stefanson, 1524–25

Departmental instructions Loewen, 20; Selinger, 18–19, 20; Stefanson, 18

Economic future Loewen, 1110; Selinger, 1110–11

Election promises Stefanson, 3328–29

Former government's initiatives Schuler, 1348

Government phone line information Loewen, 1347; Selinger, 1347

Government Web site information Loewen, 1346; Selinger, 1346

Budget–Cont. Income tax

Doer, 1782–83; Loewen, 1535–52, 1673–75, 2796; Selinger, 659, 1160–61, 1205–1206, 1535–52, 1553, 1673–75, 2796–97; Stefanson, 659, 1160, 1205–1206, 1553, 1782–83

Reductions Gilleshammer, 1028, 1083–84, 1341–42; Loewen, 1028–29, 1084, 1346; Selinger, 1026–27, 1028–29, 1079–80, 1083–84, 1084–85, 1341–42, 1346; Stefanson, 1025–26, 1079–80

Manitoba Office in Ottawa Selinger, 2061; Stefanson, 2061

Northern Manitoba Robinson, 4147, 4150

Polling Selinger, 1524; Stefanson, 1524

Polling results, release of Selinger, 2040–41; Stefanson, 2040

Printing contract Selinger, 1523; Stefanson, 1523

Program savings Selinger, 2060–61; Stefanson, 2060–61

Revenue projections Selinger, 1027–28, 2046–47; Stefanson, 1027–28, 2046–47

Spending priorities Cummings, 3330–36; Loewen, 3351

Tax reductions Loewen, 2141–49; Selinger, 2141–49

Winnipeg, City of Dacquay, 1087–88; Doer, 1087–89

Budget, balanced. See also Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

Derkach, 325–26; Driedger, 435; Enns, 458; Gilleshammer, 421–22; Laurendeau, 263–64; Maguire, 410; Mitchelson, 445–46; Penner, Jim, 205; Reimer, 310; Rocan, 452; Schuler, 199–200, 287–89; Tweed, 279

Government commitment Caldwell, 39; Cummings, 228–31; Doer, 16–18, 21; Filmon, 16–18, 159–60; Gerard, 21; Gilleshammer, 39; Helwer, 298; Stefanson, 369–71

Legislation amendments Doer, 1931–32; Selinger, 1525–26, 1553, 1678–81, 2041, 2135–36; Stefanson, 1525–26, 1553, 1678–81, 1931, 2041, 2135–36

Legislation compliance Selinger, 1553; Stefanson, 1553

Building Independence program Goals

Sale, 3538 Update

McGifford, 4422 Building Standards Board

Appointment process Barrett, 1770; Schuler, 1770

Composition Barrett, 1769; Schuler, 1769


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Building Standards Board–Cont. Meeting schedule

Barrett, 1769; Schuler, 1769 Per diems

Barrett, 1769; Schuler, 1769 Recommendations

Barrett, 1769–70; Schuler, 1769 Burrows constituency

Martindale, 331–32 Business name registration

On-line application Lemieux, 3049

Business Names Registration Amendment, Corporations Amendment and Partnership Amendment Act (Bill 40)

1r Lemieux, 3049 2r Dyck, 3938; Lemieux, 3368–69 R/S Mackintosh, 4582–83 3r, 4927 R/A, Liba, 5444

Business Service Centre Status report

Mihychuk, 2006; Tweed, 2006 Business Start Program

Status report Mihychuk, 2006; Tweed, 2006

Business subsidies Elimination

Mihychuk, 1107–1108, 1516–17; Selinger, 1107; Tweed, 1107–1108, 1516–17

Reduction Mihychuk, 1851; Tweed, 1851

Business women Mentorship program

Dacquay, 4432; McGifford, 4420, 4432 Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.

Aboriginal education Aboriginal Justice Inquiry recommendations, 3202 Counselling services, 3209–10 Funding formula, 3211–13 Graduates–labour market participation, 3205 Graduation rates, 3203–3204 Integration, 3202–3203 Partnerships, 3205–3206 Statistics, 3209

Access programs Update, 3775

Apprenticeship and training programs Aboriginal participation, 1878 Expansion, 1878

Assiniboine Community College Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 85), 187 Expansion, 3880

Brandon, city of Downtown revitalization, 415–16

Brandon East constituency, 414 Former MLA, 413–14

Brandon University Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 89), 187


Budget, balanced

Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.–Cont. Government commitment, 39

Campus Manitoba Update, 4477–78

Collective Agreement Board Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 129), 1158

College Expansion Initiative Capital costs, 3866 Distance education, 3868 Enrolment objectives, 3862–66 Executive director, 3775–77 Function, 3857, 3858–60 Justification, 3777 Overview, 3861–62 Salaries, 3778 Service duplication, 3778–79 Transfer payments/grants, 3878–79

Commercialization in the classroom Caldwell, 932–34

Community colleges Enrolment, 3862 Expansion, 1877 Off-campus sites, 3879–80

First Nation communities, 3880–83 Council on Post-Secondary Education

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 83), 187 Chairperson, 1937–38 Function, 3860–61

Distance education Access to computer technology, 3674–75

Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine Funding, 1877

Economic growth Environmental protection, 415

Education and Training, Department of Estimates debate, 1875–91, 1935–58, 3184–3218,

3281–93, 3654–79, 3752–83, 3854–83, 3981–89, 4466–88, 4539–43

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 82), 187 Better Methods Initiative, 3286–87 Boards and committees, 3186–90, 3752–53 Communication costs, 1886 Consultations, 1876 Controllership function, 3283–84 Educational service agreements, 3754–55 Equipment maintenance costs, 3755 Financial and business planning, 3287 French-language programming, 3756–57, 3758–64 Human resource services, 3282, 3289–90 Interdepartmental service co-ordination, 3754 Job descriptions, 3185 Learning technologies, 1939–43 Mission statement, 3185 Operating costs, 1886–87 Policy initiatives, 3217 Professional development, 3287

Aboriginal culture, 3195–99 Regional managers, 3675 Research and Planning branch, 1948, 3291–93,

3654–56 Salaries, 1885, 3184–85, 3206–3207, 3214, 3767 SAP program, 3286–88

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Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.–Cont. Staff recognition, 1876 Staffing, 1890–92, 1936–43, 1947, 1948–54, 3184,

3185, 3207, 3282–83, 3285–86, 3672, 3675, 3678, 3755–56

Supplementary information (S.P. 158), 1875 Sustainable Development Initiative, 1943–44 Transportation costs, 1886

Education and Training, Minister of Apology request, 4497 Conduct, 4495 Relations with stakeholders, 4496 Resignation request, 5025

Education system Administration costs, 538, 540 Advertising policy, 89, 196–97, 417 Curriculum development, 1877 Funding, 416, 1876, 3215–16

Capital, 1876 Special needs, 88, 1207–1208, 1264–65

Information technology, 3672–73 International standards, 3672 Internet access, 90 Schools of Choice program, 907, 3769–74

Funding, 3855 Special Education Review, 1877, 3658–60

Recommendations, 3676 Special education–curriculum development, 3660 Speech and hearing services, 3754 Standards testing, 91–92, 3666–69, 3671–72

French immersion, 3757–58 Grade 3, 85–86, 89–90, 92, 195, 538, 602, 1876,

2036–37, 2547–49, 3661–66, 3670–71 Grade 6, 90–91

Student transportation costs, 3057 Educational organizations

Grant funding, 1874 Employment programs

Aboriginal Employment Information Centre, 1878 Partners for Careers, 1878

Health care system Government commitment, 416

Healthy Child Initiative Parent-child centres, 1876–77

Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19) 3r, 709–10

Home schooling Registration, 1507, 1873

Interchange on Canadian Studies Initiative Funding, 3756

Keewatin Community College Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 86), 187 Bachelor of Nursing program, 3883

Labour Market Development Agreement, 1878 Legislative Assembly

Staff recognition, 412 Libraries

School/public resources sharing, 3677–78 Manitoba Education Research and Learning Information Networks

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 107), 486 Manitoba Learning Tax Credit Program

Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.–Cont. Funding, 4479

Manitoba Property Tax Credit Objectives, 4467–68

Manitoba School for the Deaf Salaries, 3661

Manitoba Text Book Bureau Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 81), 187

Native Education Directorate Administrative support, 3213 Consultation, 3190–92 Overview, 1954–58 Research and development, 3199–3201

O'Leary, Brian Disciplinary action, 1673

Oral Questions Budget, balanced

Government commitment, 39 Education and Training, Minister of

Apology request, 4497 Conduct, 4495 Relations with stakeholders, 4496 Resignation request, 5025

Education system Administration costs, 538, 540 Advertising policy, 89, 196–97 Funding–special needs, 88, 1207–1208, 1264–65 Internet access, 90 Schools of Choice program, 907 Standards testing, 91–92

Grade 3, 85–86, 89–90, 92, 195, 538, 602, 2036–37, 2547–49

Grade 6, 90–91 Student transportation costs, 3057


Post-secondary education Employment opportunities, 86–87 Funding, 537, 907, 1032, 3050–54, 3615–17 Funding, capital, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5025 Graduate programs, 245 High-tech training, 908 Property taxes, 908 Tuition fee policy, 86, 89, 196, 537, 659–60,

1032–33 Public Schools Act

Amendments Consultations, 1269, 3398 Home schooling, 4621–22, 4898–4900,

4901–4904, 4905 Minister's comments, 4853–54 Property taxes, impact on, 3321, 3398,

4402–4403 Repeal, 1621–22 Withdrawal, 4402, 4495–96, 4496–97

School boards Autonomy, 87–88, 91

School divisions Amalgamation, 539, 3441–42, 3614–15

Teaching profession Collective bargaining legislation, 1622–23,

2546–47

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Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.–Cont. University of Manitoba

Budget, 88 Funding levels, 1266

University of Manitoba Students' Union Debate request, 3057–58

Youth News Network Consultations, 92 Contract revisions, 3059 Government position, 1109–10, 1509–11, 1623,

1928–29 Pensioners' School Tax Assistance

Funding reduction, 3764 Personal background, 412–13 Points of Order

P/O by Laurendeau respecting word "deliberately" (Caldwell) 608; Mackintosh 608; taken under advisement 608; Speaker's ruling, 802–803

Post-secondary education Accessibility and affordability, 417, 729–32 Bursaries, 1877 Employment opportunities, 86–87 Funding, 537, 907, 1032, 3050–54, 3615–17 Funding, capital, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5025 Graduate programs, 245 High-tech training, 908 Labour market training, 4478 Northern Manitoba, 3876–77 Operating grants, 1877 Property taxes, 908 Tuition fee policy, 86, 89, 196, 537, 659–60, 1032–33, 1877, 4480–82

Poverty rate, 417 Presiding officers

Speaker Congratulations, 411–12

Private Members' Business Commercialization in the classroom, 932–34 Post-secondary education

Accessibility and affordability, 729–32 Public Schools Act

Amendments Consultations, 602, 1269, 3398 Home schooling, 4621–22, 4898–4900, 4901–

4904, 4905 Minister's comments, 4853–54 Property taxes, impact on, 603, 3321, 3398,

4402–4403, 4468–70 Repeal, 1621–22 Withdrawal, 4402, 4495–96, 4496–97

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) 1r, 1507; 2r, 1873–74, 3936; R/S, 5092–93, 5105–5108; 3r, 5137–39

Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42)

2r, 3370–75; R/S, 4859 Public Schools Finance Board

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 130), 1158 Capital projects, 3765–66

Red River College Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 84), 187 Expansion, 3857–58

Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.–Cont. Expansion location, 3868–75 Expansion–downtown location, 3779–82 Outreach offices, 4476 Portage la Prairie satellite office, 4475


Round Table on Sustainable Development Education component, 1954

School boards Autonomy, 87–88, 91

School divisions Amalgamation, 539, 3441–42, 3614–15 Expedited payment process, 1507

Schools, public Grant funding, 1507, 1874

Standing committees Public presentation process, 4539–43

Stevenson Aviation Centre Status, 4470–75

Student Financial Assistance Program Funding, 4479

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 45) 1r, 3916; 2r, 4136

Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 141), 1259

Teaching profession Collective bargaining legislation, 1622–23, 2546–47,

3050 Professional development–Aboriginal culture, 3192–95 Teaching college, establishment of, 3767


Universities Capital grants, 4482–83

University of Manitoba Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 88), 187 Budget, 88 Computer science program, 1878 Funding levels, 1266


University of Winnipeg Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 87), 187

Youth News Network Consultations, 92 Contract revisions, 3059 Government position, 1109–10, 1509–11, 1623,

1928–29, 1945–46

Call centres. See also Access 204 Manitoba; specific companies

Employment creation Derkach, 327

Employment statistics Mihychuk, 2008 Tweed, 2008

Government funding Mihychuk, 1448–49 Tweed, 1448–49

Government position Doer, 496; Loewen, 495–96; Stefanson, 376

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CalWest Textiles Update

Faurschou, 1995–96; Mihychuk, 1995–96 Campus Manitoba

Update Caldwell, 4477–78; Derkach, 4477–78

Can We Talk? conference Allan, 1443–44

Canada Compound (Western) Limited Helwer, 482

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Electronic commerce

Loewen, 1461; Selinger, 1461 Federal-provincial relations

Selinger, 1460; Stefanson, 1460 Canada Day activities

Schuler, 3501; Struthers, 3501 Canada Health and Social Transfer

Funding restoration Doer, 4109

Per-capita funding formula Selinger, 1521–22; Stefanson, 1521–22

Premier's position Doer, 4846–47; Mitchelson, 4846–47

Canada Pension Plan Selinger, 3629; Stefanson, 3629

Debentures Selinger, 1361; Stefanson, 1361

Full pension–age requirement Barrett, 2589–91; Schuler, 2589–91

Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program Gerrard, 1023–24; Penner, Jack, 1023; Wowchuk, 1022–23

Funding Smith, S., 4332; Wowchuk, 4332

Implementation Wowchuk, 1489

Payment reported as income Maguire, 2529–30; Wowchuk, 2529–30

Canada-Manitoba Agreement for Water Quantity Surveys Update

Enns, 4087; Lathlin, 4087 Canada/Manitoba Economic Development Partnership

Agreement Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 80)

Friesen, 187 Canada-Manitoba Farm Business Management Agreement

Update Penner, Jack, 1793, 1795–98; Wowchuk, 1794, 1795–98

Canada/Manitoba Infrastructure Works Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 79)

Friesen, 187

Canadian Airlines International Merger

Ashton, 354; Rondeau, 353

Canadian Blood Services Labour dispute

Chomiak, 4643; Doer, 4810; Driedger, 4643; Gerrard, 4810

Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Funding

Mihychuk, 2001–2002; Tweed, 2001–2002 Canadian Farm Income Program

Coverage levels Penner, Jack, 4009–10; Wowchuk, 4010

Flood victims Penner, Jack, 4010; Wowchuk, 4010

Negotiations Doer, 4011–12; Enns, 4010–12; Wowchuk, 4012

Canadian flag Antidesecration legislation

Rocan, 2037–38 Canadian Hard of Hearing conference

Faurschou, 2631–32 Canadian Wheat Board

Flexibility Filmon, 161, 163

Canadians Helping Kids in Vietnam Schellenberg, 1035

Cancer. See also Breast cancer; Breast health awareness; Cervical cancer screening program; Prostate cancer centre

Chemotherapy treatment Hours of operation

Chomiak, 487; Filmon, 487 Radiation therapy

Foreign-trained technicians Chomiak, 1212

Recruitment/retention strategy Chomiak, 2328; Mitchelson, 2327–28

Treatment Bed availability

Chomiak, 1004, 1210–11; Gilleshammer, 1004, 1210–11

Waiting lists Chomiak, 2328–29; Mitchelson, 2328–29

Waiting lists–reduction strategy Doer, 470–71

U.S. treatment Chomiak, 3790–91; Driedger, 3790–91

CancerCare Manitoba Labour dispute

Doer, 4222–23; Mitchelson, 4221–23 Staffing

Chomiak, 3256–57, 4436; Driedger, 3256–57

CanWest Global Newspaper acquisitions

Loewen, 4737–38 Capital Region Review Panel

Abolition Friesen, 1005–1006; Loewen, 1005

Minister's position Friesen, 4672–74; Loewen, 4672–74

Replacement Friesen, 1442; Loewen, 1442

Update Friesen, 4658

Capital Region Strategy Derkach, 328

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Carbon monoxide poisoning Faurschou, 662–63

Cardiac care Aglugub, 3322–23; Allan, 3256; Chomiak, 3141–42, 3256; Driedger, 3141–42

Access to treatment Chomiak, 3684

Government initiatives Chomiak, 3233, 3685

Heart transplant program Chomiak, 3142–43, 3144; Driedger, 3431–32; Gerrard, 3144; Mitchelson, 3142–43

Donor availability Chomiak, 3784

Donor base Driedger, 3575–76

Out-of-province treatment Chomiak, 3575; Driedger, 3575

Statistics Chomiak, 3784; Driedger, 3576

Rural Manitoba Chomiak, 3691

Cardiac care, pediatric Chomiak, 3143–44; Gerrard, 3143–44

Carman constituency Rocan, 449–50

Casinos See First Nation casinos

Cataract surgery Waiting lists

Chomiak, 3396–97; Driedger, 3397; Gerrard, 3396

CBC "24 Hours" Filmon, 861–62; Gerrard, 862; McGifford, 861

Centra Gas See Manitoba Hydro

Central Regional Health Authority Capital projects

Chomiak, 5215; Faurschou, 5215 Funding

Chomiak, 4214–15; Faurschou, 4213–15 Century Farm Awards

Penner, Jack, 1792, 1794; Wowchuk, 1793–94 Cerilli, Marianne (Radisson) N.D.P.

Ambulance services Government initiatives, 4054

Bernie Wolfe Community School, 955–56 Breast health awareness, 598 CN Rail

Transcona rail traffic, 804–805 Disabilities, persons with, 1932–33

Vocational rehabilitation, 3618 Economic growth

Government initiatives, 1518–19 Education system

Government commitment, 364–65 Fetal alcohol syndrome, 482–83 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 895–99 Government Motions

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 895–99

Cerilli, Marianne (Radisson) N.D.P.–Cont. Health care system

Government commitment, 363–64 Human Services Guide, 3827 Immigration

Interprovincial migration, 3100–3101 Language programs, 3101–3102 Provincial Nominee Program, 3098–3100

Kozak, Kathleen Marathon participant, 3147–48

Labour, Department of Estimates debate, 3098–3103

Members' Statements Bernie Wolfe Community School, 955–56 CN Rail

Transcona rail traffic, 804–805 Disabilities, persons with, 1932–33 Economic growth

Government initiatives, 1518–19 Fetal alcohol syndrome, 482–83 Human Services Guide, 3827 Kozak, Kathleen

Marathon participant, 3147–48 Midwifery

Legislation proclamation, 2633–34 National Child Benefit, 4624–25 Prendergast community kitchen, 4134 Radisson constituency

Community organizations, 93–94 Sport Manitoba

Athletic awards, 2213–14 Transcona-Springfield Employment Network, 1116 United Nations Year for the Culture of Peace, 5125

Midwifery Legislation proclamation, 2629, 2633–34

Municipal Affairs, Standing Committee on 1st Report, 533 2nd Report, 5070–71

National Child Benefit, 4624–25 Oral Questions

Ambulance services Government initiatives, 4054

Disabilities, persons with Vocational rehabilitation, 3618

Midwifery Legislation proclamation, 2629

Prendergast community kitchen, 4134 Private Members' Business

Breast health awareness, 598 Public safety

Government commitment, 365 Radisson constituency, 361–63

Community organizations, 93–94 Sport Manitoba

Athletic awards, 2213–14 Throne Speech

Debate, 360–67 Transcona-Springfield Employment Network, 1116 United Nations Year for the Culture of Peace, 5125 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6)

2r, 2319–25

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Cerilli, Marianne (Radisson) N.D.P.–Cont. Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

2r, 643–48 Cervical cancer screening program

Establishment Chomiak, 4182; Driedger, 4182

Implementation Dacquay, 4428–29; McGifford, 4429

Status Chomiak, 3806–3807, 4528–29; Dacquay, 4528–29; Driedger, 3806–3807

CFB Shilo All-party delegation

Doer, 699, 2435; Gilleshammer, 699; Mitchelson, 2435 Business case

Doer, 699; Gilleshammer, 699 Environmental cleanup

Doer, 952–53; Gilleshammer, 952 Minister of Education's comments

Doer, 951–52; Gilleshammer, 951 Premier's involvement

Doer, 952; Gilleshammer, 952 Reorganization proposals

Doer, 699–700; Gilleshammer, 699 CFIP

See Canadian Farm Income Program Charleswood constituency

Driedger, 432–33 Seniors organizations

Driedger, 198–99 Charleswood Junior High School

Festival of the Arts Driedger, 1443

Chief Electoral Officer Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 117)

Hickes, 652 Annual Report–standing committee review

Doer, 3443; Gerrard, 3442–43 Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 124) Mackintosh, 793

Chief Medical Examiner Annual Review, 1998 (S.P. 125)

Mackintosh, 793

Child abuse. See also Child pornography; Child prostitution Conviction statistics

Driedger, 2457; Mackintosh, 2457–58 Statistics

Driedger, 2456; Mackintosh, 2456 Zero tolerance policy

Driedger, 2456; Mackintosh, 2456–57 Child Abuse Registry

Statistics Driedger, 2456; Mackintosh, 2456

Child and Family Services. See also Family conciliation services; Family violence prevention

Aboriginal and Métis agencies Driedger, 691, 1163–64; Robinson, 4149–50; Sale, 690–91, 1163–64, 3544

Child protection services Cummings, 3651–52; Sale, 3651–52

Child and Family Services–Cont. Children's special services

Sale, 3543 Strategic initiatives

Sale, 3542–43 Child care centres

Fire regulations Barrett, 3112–13; Reid, 3112

Child care system Rondeau, 1090

Accessibility/affordability Sale, 3538

Funding Korzeniowski, 1316–17; Laurendeau, 1927–28; McGifford, 4422; Sale, 1317, 1927–28, 3543; Schellenberg, 1348–49

Salaries Korzeniowski, 3449

Space allocation Cummings, 3650; Sale, 3650

Special needs children Cummings, 3650; Sale, 3543, 3650–51

Child Find Manitoba Green Ribbon of Hope Dinner

Driedger, 2214 Child labour

International Labour Organization convention Barrett, 1742

Child pornography Court decision–appeal

Driedger, 1627, 1667; Mackintosh, 1627, 1667 Enforcement of possession laws

Filmon, 159, 168 Notwithstanding clause

Driedger, 437

Child prostitution. See also Children and Youth Secretariat Child abuse, victims of

Driedger, 2460; Mackintosh, 2460 Legislation

Driedger, 2468–69; Mackintosh, 2469 Safe house

Driedger, 2469, 5296; Mackintosh, 2469; Sale, 5296

Street gang pressure Driedger, 2466; Mackintosh, 2466

Children and Youth Secretariat Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 42)

Sale, 137 Child prostitution report

Driedger, 2460–63; Mackintosh, 2460–63

Children's Hospital of Manitoba See Teddy Bear's Picnic

Children's services Early childhood development initiatives

Premier's position Doer, 4853; Gerrard, 4853

Recreational opportunities Mackintosh, 863–64; Praznik, 863

Spending priorities Friesen, 4901; Gerrard, 4900

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Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P. Aboriginal personal care home

Status, 4632–33, 5310 Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 110), 486 Government support, 2332

Ambulance services Billing procedures, 3891 Fee schedule, 4533–34 Funding, 3234

City of Winnipeg, 3815 Government initiatives, 4054–55 Meeting request, 4529 Rural Manitoba, 3681, 3682–83, 3887–88, 3889, 3890,

4106–4109, 4179, 4530–31, 5174–75, 5229 Communications, 3697, 5175 Volunteer services, 3694–95

Boissevain community clinic Construction, 4640

Boundary Trails Hospital Service expansion, 5226

Breast cancer Ultrasound testing–constituent concerns, 4193

Canadian Blood Services Labour dispute, 4643

Cancer Chemotherapy treatment

Hours of operation, 487 Radiation therapy

Foreign-trained technicians, 1212 Recruitment/retention strategy, 2328

Treatment Bed availability, 1004, 1210–11 Waiting lists, 2328–29

U.S. treatment, 3790–91 CancerCare Manitoba

Staffing, 3256–57, 4436 Cardiac care, 3141–42, 3256

Access to treatment, 3684 Government initiatives, 3233, 3685 Heart transplant program, 3142–43, 3144

Donor availability, 3784 Out-of-province treatment, 3575 Statistics, 3784

Rural Manitoba, 3691 Cardiac care, pediatric, 3143–44 Cataract surgery

Waiting lists, 3396–97 Central Regional Health Authority

Capital projects, 5215 Funding, 4214–15

Cervical cancer screening program Establishment, 4182 Status, 3806–3807, 4528–29

Community and Mental Health Services Funding, 4187

Community Support Programs Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 148), 1320 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 185), 3711

Concordia Hospital Oncology department–capital funding, 1208–1209

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. Dialysis services

Drug coverage–St. Boniface Hospital, 5307 Norway House, 5251 Rural Manitoba, 4448, 4534–35, 4631 Russell hospital, 5167 Staffing, 5164–67 Westman area, 5167

Drug Program Information Network Update, 3897, 4436–37, 5232–33

E. coli bacteria High-risk wells, 2334–35 Safety measures, 4613 Testing, 2032

Faith Lutheran Personal Care Home Capital project, 4529

First Ministers' conference Agenda–environmental issues, 4974–75

First Nations addiction foundation Establishment, 2331

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Requests–Health, Department of, 3893, 4436

Gambling Addiction statistics, 2334

Grace Hospital Bed closures, 3316–17

Health, Department of Estimates debate, 3226–34, 3240–46, 3293–3309,

3560–85, 3680–3710, 3783–3815, 3884–3913, 3989–4003, 4092–4109, 4170–93, 4358–71, 4436–66, 4528–35, 4628–52

Administrative costs, 4634–35, 4643 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 108), 486 Assistant deputy ministers–background, 3245–46,

3783–84 Deputy Minister, 3891–92

Background, 3241 Contract tabling request, 3294 Hiring process, 3561–63 Living expenses, 3309, 3560–61, 3705 Residency, 3241–44, 3294

Estimates process, 3234 Information availability, 4462–63, 4464–65 Organizational chart, 3564–65 Salaries, 3896, 3899, 4183 Staffing, 3294–95, 3565–66, 3894–95, 4649–50 Untendered contracts, 3898

Health, Minister of Meeting requests, 3795–96, 4174–75, 5275

Health care facilities Alternate uses, 4439, 5229 Capital program, 1209, 3892, 4398–4400 Food services, 352–53, 3228, 3824–25, 3922–23,

4014–15 Health care facilities, rural, 2123–24, 2124–25, 3314,

3399 Acute care template, 3681–82, 3793–94, 4171–73,

4452–55 Capital projects, 4651–52 Closures, 654–55 Community contribution policy, 3897 Emerson hospital, 3889–90, 4532–33, 5267–69

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Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. Niverville, 3884 Piney, Rural Municipality of, 3887 Public consultations, 4897–98 Report tabling request, 4896–97 Template, 5168–70

Health care professionals Employee morale issues, 4105 Salaries–speech and language pathologists, 5232 Sonographers

Employment opportunities, 4642–43 Training program, 4439, 4446

Standardized testing, 3905–3906 Workload measurement tools, 3907–3908

Health care system Aboriginal health strategy, 3685–86, 3808–12 Acute care costs, 4188 Administration, 3232–33 Anti-smoking campaign, 4099 Bed availability, 1340, 2750–51, 3054–55, 3227,

3295–3303, 3306, 3579–81, 3792, 5257 Obstetrics, 5071–74, 5158–60 Statistics, 1340–41

Bed openings, 43–45, 146, 188–89, 190, 247, 345–50, 400, 403, 476–77, 800

Minister's directive, 475 Staffing, 147, 476

Bed registry, 3689 Community clinics, 5225–26 Community services, 4098 Consultations, 480 Diabetic treatment programs, 4099 Dialysis units, 3884 Disease prevention/health promotion, 4098–99,

4184–86 Early release policy, 3799–3800 Emergency transportation–rural, 1311–14 Expenditure management, 21 Expenditures, 20–21 Funding, 3231–32 Funding, federal, 3230–31 Geriatric assessment teams, 3227 Hallway medicine reduction, 193–95, 404, 405 Information tabling request, 404–405 Information technology, 4636–37

Procurement guidelines, 4637 Laboratory consolidation, 3681–82 Minister's directive, 480–81 Minister's responsibility, 3922 Nurse/patient ratios–provincial comparisons, 4635 Nursing positions, full-time, 1924–25 Nursing shortage, 564, 700–701, 2844–45, 3055–56 Patient safety, 476 Physiotherapy, 3255–56 Plastic surgery program, 4636 Primary health care–pilot projects, 4099, 4438–39 Research and development, 4637–38 Rural Manitoba

Palliative care, 3690 Services/staffing, 697–98

Senior's health strategy, 3801–3802 Spending accountability, 4900, 5250–51

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. Staffing levels–standards, 3307–3308 Staffing ratios, 3568–70 Stroke treatment programs, 4638–39, 4641 Surgical slates, 3566, 3684, 3891 Transfer payments, 4639–40 Waiting lists, 3230, 3785–89, 4458–59, 4464, 4631 Women's health strategy, 3805–3807

Health Sciences Centre Repeal and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 29)

1r, 1508; 2r, 2308 Healthy Child Initiative

Meeting schedule, 3803–3804 School health programs, 3803

Healthy Communities Development Fund Funding, 4439 Update, 3893

Hepatitis C Early diagnosis/treatment, 2849–50, 4639

Home care program Back-up service, 3791–92 Funding, 3227

Immigration Medical coverage, 1004–1005 Nursing profession, 4056, 5262

Justice, Department of Supplementary information (S.P. 159), 2025

Kostiuk-Hein Apology request, 1082–83

Lions Manor Funding, 5266

Long Plain First Nation Nurse practitioner, 5231

Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals Labour dispute, 3058, 4182

Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses Awards dinner–minister's absence, 1108 Resolution–licensing standards, 1108–1109

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation Board membership, 4438

Manitoba Developmental Centre Service expansion, 3904–3905

Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee Update, 3895, 3896

Manitoba Health Research Council, 4437 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 109), 486 Funding, 1030

Manitoba Nurses' Union Arbitration–overtime pay, 5257

Mental health care system Government initiatives, 3233

Midwifery Legislation proclamation, 2629 Salary scale, 4097, 4437

Ministerial Statements Health care facilities

Capital program, 4398–4400 National Nursing Week, 943 Program of Assertive Community Treatment, 1337 World AIDS Day, 137–38

Miscellaneous Health Statutes Repeal Act (Bill 37) 1r, 2795; 2r, 3028–31

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Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. Misericordia Health Centre

Capital project, 3898 Staffing plan, 5306–5307

National Nursing Week, 943 Northern Patient Transportation Program

Fee elimination, 1086 Revenues, 4182

Nursing diploma program, 3705–3709 Accreditation, 564 Approval process, 658 Attrition rate, 3575 Course credits, 3911 Course length, 3910 Curriculum approval, 3910, 4441–44, 4622, 5162–63 Funding, 3911 Implementation costs, 565, 700 Rural students, 5172 Teaching staff, 3910–11 Tuition fees, 3911, 4631

Nursing profession Community nurse resource centres, 4097 Contract negotiations, 3899 Education and training programs, 1345–46, 3567,

3685, 3692–93, 3903–3904, 5260–62 Licensed Practical Nursing, 4444–45, 5251 Registered psychiatric nurses, 5216

Legislation proclamation, 655, 2440–41, 3305, 3571–73, 4904, 5251

Recruitment/retention strategy, 477, 478, 781–84, 2122–23, 3229–30, 3304, 3317, 3700–3705, 3899–3902, 4440, 5160–62

Salary scale, 4441 Statistics, 3570–71, 3892 Vacancy statistics, 3909 Work-life issues, 3689–90

Oral Questions Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Government support, 2332 Ambulance services

Government initiatives, 4054–55 Cancer

Chemotherapy treatment Hours of operation, 487

Radiation therapy Foreign-trained technicians, 1212 Recruitment/retention strategy, 2328

Treatment Bed availability, 1004, 1210–11 Waiting lists, 2328–29

CancerCare Manitoba Staffing, 3256–57

Cardiac care, 3141–42, 3256 Heart transplant program, 3142–43, 3144

Cardiac care, pediatric, 3143–44 Cataract surgery

Waiting lists, 3396–97 Concordia Hospital

Oncology department–capital funding, 1208–1209

Dialysis services Norway House, 5251

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. E. coli bacteria

High-risk wells, 2334–35 Safety measures, 4613 Testing, 2032

First Ministers' conference Agenda–environmental issues, 4974–75



Grace Hospital Bed closures, 3316–17

Health care facilities Capital program, 1209 Food services, 352–53, 3824–25, 3922–23,

4014–15 Health care facilities, rural, 2123–24, 2124–25, 3314,

3399 Closures, 654–55 Public consultations, 4897–98 Report tabling request, 4896–97

Health care system Bed availability, 1340, 2750–51, 3054–55

Obstetrics, 5071–74 Statistics, 1340–41

Bed openings, 43–45, 146, 188–89, 190, 247, 345–50, 400, 403, 476–77, 800

Minister's directive, 475 Staffing, 147, 476

Consultations, 480 Emergency transportation–rural, 1311–14 Expenditure management, 21 Expenditures, 20–21 Hallway medicine reduction, 193–95, 404, 405 Information tabling request, 404–405 Minister's directive, 480–81 Minister's responsibility, 3922 Nursing positions, full-time, 1924–25 Nursing shortage, 564, 700–701, 2844–45,

3055–56 Patient safety, 476 Physiotherapy, 3255–56 Rural Manitoba

Services/staffing, 697–98 Spending accountability, 4900, 5250–51

Hepatitis C Early diagnosis/treatment, 2849–50

Immigration Medical coverage, 1004–1005 Nursing profession, 4056


Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals Labour dispute, 3058


Manitoba Health Research Council Funding, 1030

Midwifery Legislation proclamation, 2629

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Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. Northern Patient Transportation Program

Fee elimination, 1086 Nursing diploma program

Accreditation, 564 Approval process, 658 Curriculum approval, 4622 Implementation costs, 565, 700

Nursing profession Education and training programs, 1345–46

Licensed Practical Nursing, 5251 Legislation proclamation, 655, 2440–41, 4904 Recruitment/retention strategy, 477, 478, 2122–23,

3317 Personal care homes

Bed openings, 189–90 Physician resources

Foreign-trained technologists, 1115 Pediatric nephrologists, 802, 1212 Pediatric neurologists, 802, 1212 Pediatric ophthalmologists, 1029–30, 1080

Portage la Prairie Hospital Psychiatric unit, 1345

Regional health authorities Board of directors–appointments, 1344–5

Riverview Health Centre Bed closures, 3316

Selkirk Mental Health Centre Crisis unit, 2630 Nursing shortage, 1213, 1517–18

SmartHealth Audit tabling request, 493 Government plan, 492–93

Southwest Regional Health Authority Meeting request, 3314–15, 3400

St. Boniface Hospital Bed closures, 401–402

Thompson Hospital Nursing shortage, 1214–15

Treherne hospital Summer closure, 2122, 2124, 2126–27, 2940–41

Urban Shared Services Corporation Information tabling request, 479 Mortgage value, 403–404, 492 Specialty diets, 403

Water treatment plants Inspections, 2032

Webster report Recommendations, 1002–1003

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Board of directors, 190–91

Appointments–Postl, Brian, 191–92 Deficit, 5250, 5251–52 Faith-based facilities, 192

Pan American Games Surplus, 3800–3801

Personal care homes Bed availability, 4192 Bed openings, 189–90 Capital projects, 4183 Fee schedule, 4183 Funding, 3812, 4191

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. Government initiatives, 3686 Rural Manitoba, 5227–28 Salaries, 4183 Staff-patient ratio, 3812–14 Winkler, MB, 4633

Physician resources Foreign-trained technologists, 1115 Pediatric nephrologists, 802, 1212 Pediatric neurologists, 802, 1212 Pediatric ophthalmologists, 1029–30, 1080 Recruitment/retention strategy, 3698–3700, 3911–13,

4093–96, 5265–66 Rural Manitoba, 3690, 4628 Rural medical students–forgivable loans, 3912 Statistics, 4629 Urologists, 5266 Vacancies, rural, 4179–80 Vacancies, specialist, 4629–30

Points of Order P/O by Laurendeau respecting words "that is a stupid

question" 4332; Chomiak 4332; taken under advisement 4332; Speaker's ruling, 4625

P/O by Mackintosh respecting request to table a legal opinion (Praznik) 3445; Praznik 3446; Chomiak 3446; Laurendeau 3446; taken under advisement 3446; Speaker's ruling, 4058–59


Postl report Recommendations, 3803

Private Members' Business Nursing profession

Recruitment/retention strategy, 781–84 Program of Assertive Community Treatment, 1337

Implementation, 1337, 3228 Rural Manitoba, 3685

Prostate cancer centre Establishment, 4182 Status, 4535 Update, 3791

Protection of Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) 1r, 555; 2r, 669–73; R/S, 5083

Provincial Nursing Resource task force Public relations campaign, 3906 Update, 3905

Regional health authorities Administrative costs, 4633–34 Board of directors

Appointments, 1344–45, 3796–98, 4458 Elections, 4647

Cafeteria subsidies, 5271–72, 5275–77, 5305–5306 Community needs assessment, 4630 Deficits, 3885, 4100–4105, 4175–77, 4651, 5173–74,

5216–17, 5272–73 Financial accountability, 4177–78 Funding formula, 3795, 3884–85, 3896–97, 4449–50,

5217–19 Review process, 4630

Funding model working group, 4178 Information tabling request, 4189 Minister's position, 4190

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Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. Parenting centres, 3885–86 Tendering policies, 4644 Third-party evaluation, 3893–94


Selkirk Mental Health Centre Crisis unit, 2630 Nursing shortage, 1213, 1517–18

Seven Oaks Hospital CT scanner, 5307–5308

SmartHealth, 3228–29 Audit tabling request, 493 Government plan, 492–93 Replacement program, 3814–15

Southwest Regional Health Authority Meeting request, 3314–15, 3400

Sport Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 111), 486 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 186), 3711


Thompson Hospital Nursing shortage, 1214–15

Treherne hospital Summer closure, 2122, 2124, 2126–27, 2940–41

University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine

Rural practicums, 4629 Rural students, 5171–72, 5264 Student loans, 4629

Faculty of Nursing Program expansion, 4444 Space allocation, 5257–59 Waiting list, 3570

Urban Shared Services Corporation Agreement tabling request, 3893 Information tabling request, 479 Mortgage value, 403–404, 492 Specialty diets, 403

Victoria Hospital Expansion, 5219–25

Victoria Park Lodge–Souris Status, 3793 Update, 4170

Water treatment plants Inspections, 2032

Webster report Recommendations, 1002–1003, 4456–58

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Administrative costs, 4644–45 Amalgamation, 1337, 3228 Board of directors, 190–91

Appointments–Postl, Brian, 191–92 Deficit, 5250, 5251–52, 5270–71 Faith-based facilities, 192 Merger, 4358–71, 4439–40

Cost savings, 4191 Staffing, 4646

Women's Hospital Breastfeeding program, 4450–51, 4631 LDRP unit, 4641–42

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Cont. World AIDS Day, 137–38

Christmas Cheer Board Aglugub, 92–93

CHST See Canada Health and Social Transfer

Churchill, Manitoba Operational costs

Ashton, 1980; Helwer, 1980 Road access

Ashton, 1981; Helwer, 1981 Citizen patrol

Martindale, 4623 Citizens on Patrol Program

Schuler, 4511 Citizenship and Multiculturalism

Ministerial responsibility Barrett, 2169; Schuler, 2169

Citizenship Court Barrett, 1105; Dacquay, 1105–1106; Dyck, 1166–67

City of Winnipeg Act Review

Friesen, 4664–65, 4668; Loewen, 4664; Reimer, 4668 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16)

1r Friesen, 944 2r Friesen, 2303–2305; Loewen, 4343–44;

Martindale, 2305–2307; Reimer, 4344–45 R/S Mackintosh, 4775 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5443

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) 1r Friesen, 270 2r Friesen, 524–26; Gerrard, 530–31; Loewen, 528–30;

Martindale, 527–28; Reimer, 526–27 R/S Friesen, 544 3r Friesen, 545 R/A Liba, 550

Civil Legal Services Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 21)

Mackintosh, 35 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 211)

Mackintosh, 5116 Civil service. See also Pay equity/affirmative action; Public

Service Week Government hirings

Approval process Doer, 37–38; Filmon, 37–38

Recognition Filmon, 151

Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47) 1r Selinger, 3610 2r Laurendeau, 4724–25; Selinger, 3927 R/S Mackintosh, 5092 3r Gerrard, 5370–71 R/A Liba, 5444

Civil Service Commission Estimates

Debate, 4434–35 Speakers

Barrett, 4434–35; Schuler, 4435 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 3)

Barrett, 35

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Civil Service Commission–Cont. Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 190)

Barrett, 3817

Civil Service Superannuation Board Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 177)

Barrett, 3387

Civil Service Superannuation Plan Selinger, 3629; Stefanson, 3629

Clean Environment Commission Appeal process

Conservation Minister's role Doer, 141–42; Filmon, 140–41; Lathlin, 142

Climate change See Global warming

CMAP See Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program

CN Rail Transcona rail traffic

Cerilli, 804–805 Coalition of Manitoba Businesses

Position–Bill 44 Loewen, 4576

Collective Agreement Board Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 129)

Caldwell, 1158 Collective bargaining/agreements. See also Correctional

officers; Manitoba Hydro; Teaching profession Alternative methods

Barrett, 2486; Schuler, 2485 Overview

Barrett, 2487; Schuler, 2487 College Expansion Initiative

Capital costs Caldwell, 3866; Derkach, 3866

Distance education Caldwell, 3868; Derkach, 3868

Enrolment objectives Caldwell, 3862–66; Derkach, 3862–66

Executive director Caldwell, 3775–77; Smith, J., 3775–77

Function Caldwell, 3857, 3858–60; Smith, J., 3857

Justification Caldwell, 3777; Smith, J., 3777

Overview Caldwell, 3861–62; Derkach, 3861–62

Salaries Caldwell, 3778; Smith, J., 3777–78

Service duplication Caldwell, 3778–79; Smith, J., 3778–79

Transfer payments/grants Caldwell, 3878–79; Derkach, 3878

Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Graduation ceremony

Asper, 3621–22 Commercialization in the classroom

Caldwell, 932–34; Dyck, 930–32; Faurschou, 935–37; Rondeau, 937–40; Schellenberg, 940–41

Committee of Ways and Means See Ways and Means, Committee of

Committee on Establishing the Composition of the Standing Committees

1st Report Ashton, 257

Committees of the Whole Appointments

Chairperson Doer, 3

Deputy chairs Doer, 3–4

Communities Economic Development Fund Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 104)

Robinson, 473 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 95)

Robinson, 269–70 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 128)

Robinson, 1106 Quarterly Report, 2000 (S.P. 202)

Robinson, 4692 Community and Economic Development Committee Secretariat

Kostyra, Eugene Mihychuk, 1412; Tweed, 1412

Mandate Mihychuk, 2015; Tweed, 2015

Staffing Mihychuk, 2014; Tweed, 2014

Update Mihychuk, 1416–17; Tweed, 1416–17

Community and Mental Health Services Funding

Chomiak, 4187; Driedger, 4187 Community Arts Council

Operating costs Dacquay, 2871; McGifford, 2871

Community colleges. See also College Expansion Initiative; specific colleges

Enrolment Caldwell, 3862; Derkach, 3862

Expansion Caldwell, 1877; Derkach, 1882

Off-campus sites Caldwell, 3879–80; Derkach, 3879

First Nation communities Caldwell, 3880–83; Derkach, 3880–82

Community Justice Committees Expansion

Mackintosh, 2232–34; Praznik, 2231–34

Community living programs Funding

Cummings, 5295; Sale, 3541, 5295–96 Salaries

Cummings, 3642–43; Sale, 3642–43 Staff development and training

Sale, 3542 Staff recruitment/retention strategy

Sale, 3541–42 Vocation training assistance

Sale, 3541 Waiting lists

Cummings, 3641; Sale, 3641

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Community Places Program Application process

Dacquay, 2947–48; McGifford, 2947–48 Government support

Dacquay, 2565 Community Support Programs

Estimates Debate, 4777


Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 185) Chomiak, 3711

Community Unemployed Help Centre Annual report tabling request

Barrett, 2478; Schuler, 2478 Grant

Barrett, 2252–53, 2476–78; Schuler, 2253, 2476–78

Application tabling request Barrett, 2258–59; Schuler, 2258–59

Minimum wage report Barrett, 2478; Schuler, 2478

Companies Office Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 9)

Lemieux, 35 On-line access

Lemieux, 3082 Competition Act. See also Motor fuel industry

Enforcement Lemieux, 3523–24; Penner, Jim, 3523

Comptrollership Framework Development

Selinger, 1364; Stefanson, 1364 Computer services, government. See also Information

Protection Centre Desktop management

Ashton, 1978; Cummings, 1978; Selinger, 2065–66 Virus protection

Ashton, 1563–64; Helwer, 1563–64 Concept Special Business Advisors

Funding Cummings, 5293–94; Sale, 5293–95

Concordia Hospital Oncology department–capital funding

Chomiak, 1208–1209; Mitchelson, 1208–1209 Concurrence Motion

See Supply, Committee of Condolences, Motions of

Bend, Robert William Doer, 515–16; Enns, 518–19; Faurschou, 523; Filmon, 516–17; Gerrard, 517–18; Helwer, 522–23; Loewen, 523; Reid, 520–22; Schellenberg, 519–20; Smith, J., 523

McDonald, Walter Clifton Doer, 498–99; Dyck, 501; Filmon, 499–500; Gerrard, 500; Rocan, 500–501

McKenzie, James Wallace Ashton, 511–13; Cummings, 514–15; Derkach, 510–11; Doer, 507–508; Enns, 513; Filmon, 508–10; Gerrard, 515; Struthers, 514

Wiebe, Cornelius W. Doer, 501–13; Dyck, 504–506; Filmon, 503;

Condolences, Motions of–Cont. Gerrard, 503–504; Penner, Jack, 507; Schellenberg, 506–507

Conflict of interest. See also Conservation, Minister of; Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Declaration–Bill 42 Rondeau, 3403–3404

Conservation, Department of Estimates

Debate, 3728–52, 3829–54, 3972–81, 4081–92, 4350–58, 4413–17

Speakers Cummings, 4091–92; Enns, 3738–40, 3830–31, 3972–73, 4087–90, 4353–57; Faurschou, 3852–54; Gerrard, 4414–17; Lathlin, 3728–38, 3742–52, 3830–53, 3972–80, 4081–92, 4350–57, 4413–17; Laurendeau, 4413; Maguire, 3740–52, 3832–52, 3973–77, 4350–53; Penner, Jack, 3980–81; Pitura, 3977–80; Schuler, 4081–87

Natural Resources officers Cummings, 3260

Regional operations Enns, 3745; Lathlin, 3745–49, 3832–35; Maguire, 3746–50, 3832–35

Resources Enns, 3739–40

Salaries Lathlin, 3744; Maguire, 3744

Staffing Lathlin, 3742; Maguire, 3742

Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 187) Lathlin, 3711

Conservation, Minister of. See also Clean Environment Commission

Conflict of interest Doer, 242; Enns, 3738–39; Filmon, 241–42, 997–98; Lathlin, 241, 997–98; Maguire, 410

Premier's confidence Doer, 4688; Schuler, 4688

Conservation districts Boundaries

Friesen, 4675–76; Loewen, 4675–76 Conservation Districts of Manitoba

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 50) Friesen, 137

Construction Industry Wages Board Composition

Barrett, 1747–48; Schuler, 1747–48 Funding

Barrett, 1748–49; Schuler, 1748–49 Staffing

Barrett, 1747; Schuler, 1747 Consultation on Sustainable Development Implementation

Recommendations Lathlin, 3731

Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of Estimates

Debate, 3076–93, 3149–83, 3264–80, 3513–37, 3626–3634

Speakers Ashton, 3276–79; Derkach, 3158–61, 3163–65,

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Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of–Cont. 3173–74; Lemieux, 3076–92, 3153–83, 3265–68, 3272–75, 3280, 3513–36, 3627; Martindale, 3627–28; Penner, Jim, 3181, 3266–67, 3513–37, 3626–27; Praznik, 3085–93, 3150–53, 3161–63, 3167–73, 3268–72, 3275–76, 3280; Reimer, 3176–80, 3182–83, 3265–66


Consultations Lemieux, 3513; Penner, Jim, 3513

Marketplace problems–investigation Lemieux, 3513–14; Penner, Jim, 3513

Special operating agencies Lemieux, 3530; Penner, Jim, 3530

Supplementary information (S.P. 167) Lemieux, 2541

Consumer protection. See also Electronic commerce Seniors

Lemieux, 3533–35; Penner, Jim, 3533–35 Consumers' Bureau

Consumer Affairs Tracking System Lemieux, 3081

Convention Centre Corporation Ministerial responsibility

Mihychuk, 1412; Tweed, 1412 Cooperatives Amendment Act

1r Lemieux, 692 2r Lemieux, 876–77; Penner, Jim, 3928 R/S Mackintosh, 4579 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5443

Correctional institutions. See also specific institutions Alternative correctional approaches

Mackintosh, 2217 Funding, private sector

Ashton, 1896–97; Helwer, 1896–97 Inmates–backgrounds of abuse

Driedger, 2458; Mackintosh, 2458 Staffing

Mackintosh, 2217 Correctional officers

Collective bargaining Mackintosh, 2225; Praznik, 2224–25

Salaries Mackintosh, 2340–41; Praznik, 2340–41

Correctional Services Amendment Act (Bill 27) 1r Mackintosh, 902 2r Mackintosh, 1874–75, 3971–72;

Praznik, 3970–71, 3972 R/S Mackintosh, 4582 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5444

Corrigenda, 1871, 2134, 2202, 5212 COSDI report

See Consultation on Sustainable Development Implementation

Council on Post-Secondary Education Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 83)

Caldwell, 187 Chairperson

Caldwell, 1937–38; Derkach, 1937–38

Council on Post-Secondary Education–Cont. Function

Caldwell, 3860–61; Smith, J., 3860 Court of Queen's Bench Amendment Act (Bill 26)

1r Mackintosh, 862 2r Mackintosh, 918; Praznik, 3969 R/S Mackintosh, 4776 3r Gerrard, 5355 R/A Liba, 5444

Court of Queen's Bench Surrogate Practice Amendment Act (Bill 22)

1r Mackintosh, 793 2r Mackintosh, 915; Praznik, 3967 R/S Mackintosh, 4581 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5443

Court Security Act (Bill 9) 1r Mackintosh, 556 2r Gerrard, 570–73; Mackintosh, 568–69;

Praznik, 569–70 R/S Ashton, 622 3r, 622 R/A Liba, 629

CP Rail Virden station–restoration

Maguire, 2554 Weston shops–status

Barrett, 2816; Schuler, 2816 Cranberry Portage Trout Challenge

Jennissen, 4736 Crime Prevention Office–Portage la Prairie

Funding Faurschou, 2365–66; Mackintosh, 2366

Crime prevention programs Funding

Driedger, 2357–58; Mackintosh, 2357–58 Internet offences

Driedger, 2354–57; Mackintosh, 2354–56 Crisis shelters

Essential services Barrett, 4224; Cummings, 4224; Sale, 4224

Crocus Fund Oversubscription

Mihychuk, 1862–63; Tweed, 1862–63

Crop diversification centres Update


Crop insurance. See also Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation

Canamaize–level of coverage Maguire, 1604–1605; Wowchuk, 1604–1605

Enhancements Wowchuk, 1490

Expansion Penner, Jack, 2922; Wowchuk, 2922

Farm management and marketing Gerrard, 2403–2404; Wowchuk, 2404

Hail compensation Penner, Jack, 1604; Wowchuk, 1604, 3000

Negative margins Penner, Jack, 1497; Wowchuk, 1497

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Crop insurance–Cont. Pasture/hay lands

Penner, Jack, 1593–94; Wowchuk, 1593–94 Premium rates

Penner, Jack, 1588; Wowchuk, 1588 Experimental crops

Maguire, 1605–1607; Wowchuk, 1605–1607 Provincial comparisons

Penner, Jack, 1493, 1499–1501, 2921, 3118–22, 3218; Wowchuk, 1499–1501, 2921, 3000, 3119–22, 3219

Regional boundaries Maguire, 1612–13; Wowchuk, 1612–13

Self-directed risk management Maguire, 1607–1608; Wowchuk, 1607–1608

Unseeded acreage Doer, 490–91; Maguire, 1587; Penner, Jack, 489–90, 1586–87; Wowchuk, 489–90, 1587

U.S. policy Penner, Jack, 1589–93; Wowchuk, 1589–93

Wheat–level of coverage Ashton, 3254–55; Penner, Jack, 3253–54; Wowchuk, 3254

White wheat–level of coverage Maguire, 1609–10; Wowchuk, 1609–10

Wildlife compensation Penner, Jack, 1587–88; Wowchuk, 1587–88

Yield option program Maguire, 1608–1609; Wowchuk, 1608–1609

Crop Protection Institute Pesticide containers

Lathlin, 3735

Cross Lake, Manitoba Suicide rate

Doer, 464

Crow benefit Compensation

Penner, Jack, 1643–44 Crown corporations. See also Crown Corporations Council;

Government agencies; Specific crown corporations Capital program review

Selinger, 2050; Stefanson, 2050 Dividends

Doer, 535–37; Praznik, 535–36 Privatization

Sale, 428–29, 429 Proposed sales

Martindale, 336–37 Crown Corporations Council

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 70) Selinger, 187


Crown lands Development

Nevakshonoff, 320 Purchase policy

Penner, Jack, 3129–30; Wowchuk, 3129–30 CRTC decision

Lemieux, 3389; Penner, Jim, 3390

Crump, Adrian Canadian Automobile Association/Governor General Lifesaving Award

Maloway, 3063–64 Cultural organizations/industries

Dacquay, 384 Accomplishments

McGifford, 2555 Capital grants

Dacquay, 2946–47; McGifford, 2946–47 Deficit reduction

Dacquay, 2571; McGifford, 2571–72 Funding

Faurschou, 3422; McGifford, 2556 Grants

Dacquay, 2571; McGifford, 2571 Literary arts sector

McGifford, 2556–57 Culture, Heritage and Citizenship, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 26) McGifford, 83

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of Estimates

Debate, 2554–78, 2634–66, 2763–74, 2807–14, 2855–82, 2944–70, 3065–75

Speakers Ashton, 2862–66; Cummings, 2869–70; Dacquay, 2564–75, 2577–78, 2634–39, 2866–68, 2871–82, 2944–48, 2959–65, 2969–70, 3071–72; Derkach, 2655–64, 2764–65, 2771–73; Filmon, 2860–62; Gerrard, 2968–69, 3065–67; Loewen, 2639–53; Maguire, 2807–2809; Martindale, 2868–69; McGifford, 2554–78, 2635–66, 2763–74, 2813–14, 2855–60, 2871–82, 2944–70, 3065–75; Mitchelson, 2575–77, 2653–55; Reimer, 2956–58, 2965–68; Tweed, 2948–56, 3067–71, 3074–75

Arts Branch (See also Art collection, government) Funding

Dacquay, 2575, 2635; McGifford, 2575, 2635 Communication costs

Dacquay, 2568; McGifford, 2568 Desktop management

McGifford, 2951–52; Tweed, 2951–52 Information Resources Division

McGifford, 2561 Mandate

McGifford, 2554–55 On-line services

McGifford, 2561 Operating costs

Dacquay, 2568–69; McGifford, 2568–69 Salaries

Dacquay, 2568, 2875, 2949; McGifford, 2568, 2875, 2949

Staffing Dacquay, 2567–68, 2570, 2574; McGifford, 2567–68, 2570, 2574, 2949, 2950–51; Tweed, 2949, 2950–51

Supplementary information (S.P. 166) Mackintosh, 2302

Transportation costs Dacquay, 2568, 2969–70; McGifford, 2568, 2969–70

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Cummings, Glen (Ste. Rose) P.C. Agriculture and Food, Department of

Estimates debate, 2189–90, 3011–16 Air Services

Air ambulances Communities serviced, 1976–77

Capital projects, 1987 Water bombers–storage and maintenance, 1976, 1977–78

Ambulance services Rural Manitoba–communications, 5175

Art collection, government Apology request, 2869–70

Assiniboine River Advisory Committee Meeting request, 3011–12

Budget Budget Debate, 1061–68 Spending priorities, 3330–36

Budget, balanced Government commitment, 228–31

Child and Family Services Child protection services, 3651–52

Child care system Space allocation, 3650 Special needs children, 3650

Community living programs Funding, 5295 Salaries, 3642–43 Waiting lists, 3641

Computer services, government Desktop management, 1978

Concept Special Business Advisors Funding, 5293–94

Condolences, Motions of McKenzie, James Wallace, 514–15

Conservation, Department of Estimates debate, 4091–92 Natural Resources officers, 3260



Dauphin Lake Conservation Minister's action, 701 Conservation Minister's meeting, 701, 4686 Fish stock conservation, 908–10 Legislation enforcement, 701 Spawning fish regulations, 656

Driver licensing Computerization, 1393–94 Information security, 36 License Suspension Appeal Board, 1400 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Cost-sharing agreement, 1398 Medical Review Committee, 1400

Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) 2r, 4719–22

Elk's Lodge–Neepawa, 1322 Emergency Measures Organization

Staffing, 1981–82 Family conciliation services

Access, 3653

Cummings, Glen (Ste. Rose) P.C.–Cont. Family Services and Housing, Department of

Estimates debate, 3546–60, 3634–54 Information technology costs, 3553–54 Research and development, 3551–53 Staffing, 3550, 3555

Family Support Innovations Fund Access, 3652

Family violence prevention Services, 3654

Farm Lands Ownership Board Composition, 2189 Policy direction, 2189–90

First Nation casinos Revenue-sharing formula, 2205–2206, 3395 Social costs, 3495–96

Fleet Vehicles Competition, 1740 Equipment leasing, 1720

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 890–95, 4242–44

Forest fires Conditions, 4681

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Accessibility, 3146

Government buildings Downtown space, 1984–86 Overview, 1983


Agricultural disaster assistance, 890–95 Manitoba farm crisis, 72–79

Grain transportation, 1025 Federal involvement, 1378–79 Road rehabilitation, 1318–19

Great Plains Interpretive Centre Cost sharing, 1344 Meeting request, 1344

Healthy Child Initiative, 3647, 3724–25 Estimates debate, 3724–27 Director–hiring process, 3727 Funding, 3726 Meeting schedule, 3726 Staffing, 3725

Heritage sites Irwood subdivision, 1930–31, 3058–59

Highway maintenance/construction Businesses, access to, 1708–10 Capital program, 1715, 1961 Community egress, 1402 Contracting out, 1719, 1817–19 Drainage issues, 2081–82 Funding–southern Manitoba, 1085 Highway 5–Eddystone, 1972–73 Highway 59, 1715–16 Lake Winnipeg–east-side road, 1377 Neepawa bypass, 1962–66 Northern Manitoba, 1715 Provincial Road No. 270, 1713–14 Signage, 1828–29

Asessippi Winter Park, 1959–60 Used materials auction, 1723

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Hansard Index

Cummings, Glen (Ste. Rose) P.C.–Cont. Highway system

Agricultural transportation routes, 1380–82, 1390–92 Community egress, 1447–48 Federal responsibility, 1377

Highway Traffic Board Appeal process, 1446


1402–1403, 1446–47, 1708–20, 1723, 1738–41, 1817–22, 1828–34, 1958–66, 1971–79, 1981–86, 2080–92

Fleet net radios, 1979 Policy and Research, 1392–93 Staffing, 1379 Telecommunication costs, 1978–79

Hog industry Environmental licensing, 2441

Immigration Nursing profession, 5262

Income Assistance Amalgamation–City of Winnipeg, 3555 Caseloads, 3556, 3559 Eligibility requirements, 3560, 3634 Employment training programs, 3634–38 Program Services, 3638 Provincial/municipal rate variances, 3558–59 Staffing, 3557

Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46) 2r, 3330–37

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Discussion paper, 3014–18

Manitoba Developmental Centre Future status, 3644–45

Manitoba farm crisis, 72–79 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Registration, 1399 Service overlap–DDVL, 1975–76 Surplus, 1975 Vehicle safety inspections, 1973

Members' Statements Conservation, Department of

Natural Resources officers, 3260 Elk's Lodge–Neepawa, 1322 Neepawa Lily Festival, 4338 Wildlife Act

Amendments, 4692 Women of the War Years, 610–11

Memorandum of Understanding Nunavut-Manitoba, 1377

Ministerial Statements Driver licensing

Information security, 36 Forest fires

Conditions, 4681 Grain transportation, 1025 National Forest Week, 1022 Sustainable development strategy, 3388

National Forest Week, 1022 Natural resources

Development opportunities, 227–28 Neepawa Lily Festival, 4338

Cummings, Glen (Ste. Rose) P.C.–Cont. Nursing profession

Education and training programs, 5261–62 Opposition Day Motions


Oral Questions Crisis shelters

Essential services, 4224 Dauphin Lake

Conservation Minister's action, 701 Conservation Minister's meeting, 701, 4686 Fish stock conservation, 908–10 Legislation enforcement, 701 Spawning fish regulations, 656

First Nation casinos Revenue-sharing formula, 2205–2206, 3395 Social costs, 3495–96

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Accessibility, 3146

Grain transportation Road rehabilitation, 1318–19


Heritage sites Irwood subdivision, 1930–31, 3058–59

Highway maintenance/construction Funding–southern Manitoba, 1085



Wildlife Act Amendments–public consultations, 4686–87

Youth News Network Government position, 1434–37, 1623



Physician resources Recruitment/retention strategy, 5265

Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) 2r, 4592–99


Congratulations, 226 Privilege, Matters of

Premier's comments, 4506–4507 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)

3r, 5186–88 Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12)

R/S, 4918–19; 3r, 5146–47 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42)

R/S, 4881–82 Railway industry

Cowan subdivision, 1833 Rail line abandonment, 1376–77

Regional health authorities Cafeteria subsidies, 5271–72, 5275–77, 5301–5302

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Hansard Index

Cummings, Glen (Ste. Rose) P.C.–Cont. Deficits, 5272–73

Rural development Government commitment, 227

Shortline railways Legislation, 1829–33

Social Services Administration Amendment Act (Bill 30) 2r, 3968

Social Services Advisory Committee Appointments, 3549 Workload, 3549

Special operating agencies Cost effectiveness, 1378 Retained earnings, 1739

St. Amant Centre Future status, 3651

Ste. Rose constituency, 226 Sustainable development strategy, 3388 Throne Speech

Debate, 225–32 Transportation industry

Trucking International Registration Plan, 1394–95 Safety inspections, 1971

University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine–rural students, 5264

Water resources Legislation, 3013–14 Water retention, 3012–13

Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) 2r, 3382–86

Wildlife Act Amendments, 4692

Public consultations, 4686–87 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

2r, 4069–71; 3r, 5199–5204 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Deficit, 5270–71, 5301 Women of the War Years, 610–11 Youth News Network

Government position, 1434–37, 1623

Curry, John Reeve–Headingley, Manitoba

Gerrard, 149; Pitura, 149

Custom Software Solutions Maguire, 4857

Dacquay, Louise (Seine River) P.C.

Art collection, government Acquisition process, 2639 Apology request, 2810, 2866–68 Information tabling request, 3071–72 Inventory, 2575

Breast cancer Education, 589–90 Prognosis, 589 Screening program, 590 Self-examination, 589

Breast health awareness, 588–91 Budget

Winnipeg, City of, 1087–88

Dacquay, Louise (Seine River) P.C.–Cont. Business women

Mentorship program, 4432 Cervical cancer screening program

Implementation, 4428–29 Status, 4528–29

Citizenship Court, 1105–1106 Community Arts Council

Operating costs, 2871 Community Places Program

Application process, 2947–48 Government support, 2565

Cultural organizations/industries, 384 Capital grants, 2946–47 Deficit reduction, 2571 Grants, 2571

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of Estimates debate, 2564–75, 2577–78, 2634–39,

2866–68, 2871–82, 2944–48, 2959–65, 2969–70, 3071–72

Arts Branch–funding, 2575, 2635 Communication costs, 2568 Salaries, 2568, 2875, 2949 Staffing, 2567–68, 2570, 2574 Transportation costs, 2568, 2969–70

Dakota Lazers Female Atom A1 Hockey Team, 566 Economic growth, 382 Education system

Funding, 383 Standards testing, 383 Student transportation costs, 3057

Faith Lutheran Personal Care Home Capital project, 4529

Folklorama, 4811–12 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Administration, 2566 Health, Department of

Estimates debate, 4528–29 Healthy Child Initiative

Appointments–women, 4428 Heritage Grants Advisory Council

Composition, 2573 Grant recipients, 2573–74 Staffing, 2573

Heritage organizations Funding, 2877

Historic resources Government initiatives, 2565–66


Immigration Cross-cultural violence prevention projects, 2983 Provincial Nominee Program, 2984 Settlement services, 2982 Statistics, 2983


Libraries, public Automation, 2873 Internet access, 2566, 2873–74

Manitoba Arts Council Membership, 2944

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Dacquay, Louise (Seine River) P.C.–Cont. Project funding, 2572, 2575

Manitoba Book Week, 555 Manitoba Day, 1077–78 Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit, 2565 Manitoba Film Classification Board

Communication costs, 2569 Composition, 2569 Staffing, 2569

Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature Hudson's Bay Company Gallery, 753

Manitoba Women's Advisory Council Salaries, 4426 Staffing, 4426

Members' Statements Dakota Lazers Female Atom A1 Hockey Team, 566 Folklorama, 4811–12 Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature

Hudson's Bay Company Gallery, 753 Violence against women, 248 Winnipeg International Air Show, 2133 Winnipeg Kite Festival, 2855 YM-YWCA Women of Distinction Award, 871

Millennium projects Government support, 2566

Ministerial Statements Citizenship Court, 1105–1106 Manitoba Book Week, 555 Manitoba Day, 1077–78 National Day of Remembrance

École Polytechnique, 268–69 Philippine Heritage Week, 2433 Pioneers 2000 conference, 996

Multicultural Grants Advisory Council Elimination, 1314

Multiculturalism Service duplication, 2981

Multiculturalism Secretariat Staffing, 2984

Museums Funding, 2876

Special theme museums, 2877–78 National Day of Remembrance

École Polytechnique, 268–69 Oral Questions

Budget Winnipeg, City of, 1087–88

Education system Student transportation costs, 3057

Multicultural Grants Advisory Council Elimination, 1314

Tourism Provincial sales tax rebate, 911

Petitions Public Schools Amendment Act

Withdrawal 5065; ruled in order, 5115–16

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs 943; ruled in order, 995 1773; ruled in order, 1923 1923; ruled in order, 2024–25

Philippine Heritage Week, 2433

Dacquay, Louise (Seine River) P.C.–Cont. Physician resources

Female practitioners, 4429–30 Pioneers 2000 conference, 996 Presiding officers


Private Members' Business Breast health awareness, 588–91

Public Library Services Communication costs, 2873

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) R/S, 4913–14, 5098–99; 3r, 5145–46


R/S, 4820–22 Recreation programs

Funding formula, 2880 Government initiatives, 2566 Grants, 2879

Recreational Opportunities Program Application process, 2878–79


Seine River constituency, 381–82 Snowmobiling

Marketing, 2963–66 Status of Women

Estimates debate, 4425–26, 4428–34 Summer Active/Winter Active programs

Funding, 2879 Sunshine Fund

Funding, 2879 Taxation

Reductions, 383 Throne Speech

Debate, 380–86 Tourism

Aboriginal opportunities, 2565 Funding, federal, 2565 Marketing, 2960–64

Government initiatives, 2961–63 Provincial sales tax rebate, 911 Web site, 2960–61

Training for Tomorrow Scholarship Awards Program Update, 4431–32

Trans Canada Trail Funding, 2881–82, 2945, 2963 Marketing, 3963

Video games Classification system, 4430–31

Violence against women, 248 Winnipeg, City of

Downtown revitalization, 384 Winnipeg Boys and Girls Club

Funding, 2880 Winnipeg International Air Show, 2133 Winnipeg Kite Festival, 2855 Winnipeg Public Library

Operating grant, 2875 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Deficit reduction, 2571

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Hansard Index

Dacquay, Louise (Seine River) P.C.–Cont. Women's Directorate

Goals, 4425 Information availability, 4432 Operating costs, 4433 Salaries, 4433

Women's issues, 384–85 YM-YWCA Women of Distinction Award, 871

Dairy industry Government support

Penner, Jack, 2912; Wowchuk, 2912–13 Milk recording

Penner, Jack, 2913–14; Wowchuk, 2913–14 Revenues

Penner, Jack, 2912; Wowchuk, 2912 Dakota Collegiate

Evening for Seniors Allan, 147–48

Manitoba Marathon volunteers Asper, 3828

Dakota Tipi First Nation Premier's meeting

Friesen, 2757; Praznik, 2757 Dating violence

Reduction strategy Driedger, 2455; Mackintosh, 2455–56

Dauphin Lake Conservation Minister's action

Cummings, 701; Lathlin, 701 Conservation Minister's meeting

Cummings, 701, 4686; Doer, 4686; Lathlin, 701 Fish stock conservation

Cummings, 908–10; Lathlin, 908–10 Legislation enforcement

Cummings, 701; Lathlin, 701 Spawning fish regulations

Cummings, 656; Lathlin, 656 Dauphin Regional Health Centre

CAT scan Struthers, 22

Day care system See Child care system

Days Inn hotel Steinbach opening

Penner, Jim, 5124–25 Debt Retirement Fund


Deficit reduction Departmental expenditures

Gilleshammer, 39; Selinger, 39 Departmental instructions

Doer, 15–16; Filmon, 15; Selinger, 1350 Deloitte and Touche financial review

Doer, 467; Driedger, 435; Loewen, 3349; Schuler, 289; Stefanson, 371–72

Costs Doer, 4201–4202; Mitchelson, 4201–4202

Premier's comments–audit Doer, 13–15; Filmon, 13–15; Laurendeau, 263

Verification process Loewen, 19–20; Selinger, 20

Democratic rights Gerrard, 4907

Dent, Alice Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Struthers, 2804–2805 Department of Labour Act

Review Barrett, 2251–52; Schuler, 2251–52

Departmental expenditures Information release

Selinger, 19; Stefanson, 19 Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.

Ambulance services Rural Manitoba, 3680, 4105–4108, 5174–75

Volunteer services, 3693–95 Apprenticeship and training programs

Graduates, 2134 Art collection, government

Inventory, 2655–64, 2764–65, 2771–74 Asessippi Winter Park, 1006 Assiniboine Community College

Expansion, 3880 Budget

Budget Debate, 1253–58, 1271–74 Budget, balanced, 325–26 Call centres

Employment creation, 327 Campus Manitoba

Update, 4477–78 Capital Region Strategy, 328 College Expansion Initiative

Capital costs, 3866 Distance education, 3868 Enrolment objectives, 3862–66 Overview, 3861–62

Community colleges Enrolment, 3862 Expansion, 1882 Off-campus sites, 3879

First Nation communities, 3880–82 Condolences, Motions of

McKenzie, James Wallace, 510–11 Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of

Estimates debate, 3158–61, 3163–65, 3173–74 Council on Post-Secondary Education

Chairperson, 1937–38 Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of

Estimates debate, 2655–64, 2764–65, 2771–73 Dialysis services

Russell hospital, 5167 Westman area, 5167

Economic growth Rural Manitoba, 326–27

Education and Training, Department of Estimates debate, 1881–84, 1890–92, 1935–43,

1949–54, 3861–83, 3981–89, 4470–85, 4535–42 Learning technologies, 1939–43 Staffing, 1890–92, 1935–43, 1949–54

Education and Training, Minister of Apology request, 4497 Conduct, 4498

Education system, 329–30

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Hansard Index

Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.–Cont. Administration costs, 537–38, 540–41 Standards testing, 330

Elections Finances Act Amendments–justification, 4129–31

Executive Council Estimates debate, 4389–92

Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) 2r, 844–5

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2550, 2758–59 Gaming agreement compliance, 2751–52 Public consultations, 3493 Revenue-sharing formula, 2330–31 Selection Committee–process, 3392–94, 3820–21 Tourism potential, 2212

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 327–28, 821–24, 1001

Flooding (1999) Premier's tour–southwest Manitoba, 4389–92

Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for Conflict of interest, 3140–41, 3145, 3158–61,

3163–65, 3173–74 Government Motions


Manitoba farm crisis, 106–12 Health, Department of

Estimates debate, 3581–86, 3680–95, 3698–3700, 4094–97, 4100–4108, 4367–69, 4437, 4645–52

Staffing, 4649–50 Health care facilities, rural

Capital projects, 4651–52 Patient transfers, 3686–87 Template, 5167–70

Health care professionals Employee morale issues, 4105

Health care system Bed availability, 3686 Emergency transportation–rural, 1313–14 Rural Manitoba, 3581–86, 3687–89

Highway maintenance/construction First Nation communities, 1839 Highway 21

Hamiota, 1836–38 Highway 83, 1835–36 Signage

Asessippi Winter Park, 1839–40 Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 1835–40 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

2r, 3460–68 Keewatin Community College

Bachelor of Nursing program, 3883 Labour legislation

Amendments Consultations, 3920 Fairness, 3920

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 3920

Labour Relations Act

Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.–Cont. Amendments

Businesses, impact on, 4971–72 Standing committee process, 5123–24

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) 2r, 4945–53; 3r, 5423–26

Little, Christine Quarter Horse Association Youth World Cup, 1675–76

Manitoba farm crisis, 106–12 Manitoba Learning Tax Credit Program

Funding, 4479 McKay, Marcus, 4135 Members' Statements

Apprenticeship and training programs Graduates, 2134

Asessippi Winter Park, 1006 Little, Christine

Quarter Horse Association Youth World Cup, 1675–76

McKay, Marcus, 4135 Osvita Foundation, 2338 Russell constituency events, 4510 Statue restoration–Russell, 3622 Trans Canada Trail, 3148–49

Nursing diploma program Rural students, 5172

Nursing profession Education and training programs, 3692–93, 5259–60 Rural Manitoba, 3690–91 Shortage, 3687

Oral Questions Education and Training, Minister of

Apology request, 4497 Conduct, 4498

Education system Administration costs, 537–38, 540–41

Elections Finances Act Amendments–justification, 4129–31

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2550, 2758–59 Gaming agreement compliance, 2751–52 Public consultations, 3493 Revenue-sharing formula, 2330–31 Selection Committee

Process, 3392–94, 3820–21 Tourism potential, 2212

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 1001

Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for Conflict of interest, 3140–41, 3145

Health care system Emergency transportation–rural, 1313–14

Labour legislation Amendments

Consultations, 3920 Fairness, 3920


Businesses, impact on, 4971–72 Standing committee process, 5123–24

Post-secondary education Employment opportunities, 86

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Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.–Cont. Funding, 537, 1032, 3615–16 Tuition fee policy, 86, 195–96, 537, 1032

Public Schools Act Amendments–home schooling, 4903

Thompson Hospital Nursing shortage, 1214

University of Manitoba Funding levels, 1266


Youth News Network Government position, 1509–10

Osvita Foundation, 2338 Page program

Congratulations, 323 Petitions

Public Schools Amendment Act Withdrawal

4965; ruled in order, 5066 Physician resources

Recruitment/retention strategy, 3698–3700, 4094–96 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

3r, 5358–61 Points of Order


Post-secondary education Aboriginal enrolment, 1883 Accessibility and affordability, 732–33 Distance education, 1883–84, 4477–78 Employment opportunities, 86 Funding, 537, 1032, 3615–16 Labour market training, 4478 Northern Manitoba, 3876–77 Tuition fee policy, 86, 195–96, 537, 1032, 1882, 4480–82


Congratulations, 323 Private Members' Business

Post-secondary education Accessibility and affordability, 732–33

Privilege, Matters of Labour, Minister of

Information release, 5155–57 Premier's comments, 4500–4501


Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) R/S, 4908–4909, 4912–13, 4920–21; 3r, 5139–42


2r, 3952–59; R/S, 4824–29, 4866–70; 3r, 5330–34 Red River College

Expansion location, 3868–73 Outreach offices, 4476 Portage la Prairie satellite office, 4475

Regional health authorities Board of directors–elections, 4647 Deficits, 4100–4104, 4650–51, 5173–74, 5310–13

Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.–Cont. Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 323–24 Round Table on Sustainable Development

Education component, 1954 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48)

3r, 5376–78 Russell constituency, 324, 4510 Speaker's Rulings

Matter of Privilege, July 26, 2000, 4855–56 Standing committees

Public presentation process, 4535–39, 4541–42 Statue restoration–Russell, 3622 Stevenson Aviation Centre

Status, 4470–75 Student Financial Assistance Program

Funding, 4479 Taxation

Reductions, 329 Thompson Hospital

Nursing shortage, 1214 Throne Speech

Debate, 323–31 Trans Canada Trail, 3148–49 Universities

Capital grants, 4482–83 University of Manitoba

Faculty of Medicine–rural students, 5171–72 Funding levels, 1266

Urgent Public Importance, Matters of Flooding, 4025–27


Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) 2r, 4074–77; 3r, 4791–95

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Merger, 4367–69 Staffing, 4645–46



Devils Lake diversion Dewar, 279–80; Doer, 470, 4110

Status report Dewar, 481; Doer, 481

Dewar, Gregory (Selkirk) N.D.P. Devils Lake diversion, 279–80

Status report, 481 Friendship Centres, 1117 Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature

Hudson's Bay Company Gallery, 754 Members' Statements

Devils Lake diversion, 279–80 Friendship Centres, 1117 Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature

Hudson's Bay Company Gallery, 754 Oral Questions

Devils Lake diversion Status report, 481

Private Members' Business Rural Economic Development Initiative, 830–33

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Dialysis services Drug coverage–St. Boniface Hospital

Chomiak, 5307; Praznik, 5307 Island Lake

Doer, 5308–5309; Praznik, 5308–5309 Norway House

Chomiak, 5251; Jennissen, 5251; Struthers, 5253 Rural Manitoba

Chomiak, 4448, 4534–35, 4631; Penner, Jack, 4534–35; Penner, Jim, 4447–48

Russell hospital Chomiak, 5167; Derkach, 5167

Staffing Chomiak, 5164–67; Driedger, 5164–67

Westman area Chomiak, 5167; Derkach, 5167

Disabilities, persons with Cerilli, 1932–33

Vocational rehabilitation Cerilli, 3618; Sale, 3618–19

Disaster assistance. See also Flooding–agricultural disaster assistance

Federal-provincial agreement Ashton, 494–95; Smith, S., 494–95

Highways-related expenditures Ashton, 1960–61

Discriminatory Business Practices Act Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 123)

Mackintosh, 793 Distance education. See also College Expansion Initiative;

Post-secondary education Access to computer technology

Caldwell, 3674–75; Smith, J., 3674 Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine

Funding Caldwell, 1877

Do It For You initiative Update

McGifford, 4421 Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P. See also Premier of

Manitoba 1987 subdivision proposal

Out-of-court settlement, 694–96, 746–48 Aboriginal Justice Inquiry

Recommendations, 40 Aboriginal personal care home

Status, 5310 Administration of Oaths of Office, An Act Respecting the (Bill 1)

1r, 11 Agricultural disaster assistance

Cost-sharing program, 3612–13 Agriculture

Foreign subsidies, 466–67 Agriculture programs, national

Premier's position, 4848 Brandon East constituency

Former MLA, 461 Budget

Budget Debate, 1274–82 Income tax, 1782–83 Winnipeg, City of, 1087–89

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Budget, balanced

Government commitment, 16–18, 21 Legislation amendments, 1931–32

Call centres Government position, 496

Canada Health and Social Transfer Funding restoration, 4109 Premier's position, 4846–47


Canadian Farm Income Program Negotiations, 4011–12

Cancer Treatment

Waiting lists–reduction strategy, 470–71 CancerCare Manitoba

Labour dispute, 4222–23 CFB Shilo

All-party delegation, 699, 2435 Business case, 699 Environmental cleanup, 952–53 Minister of Education's comments, 951–52 Premier's involvement, 952 Reorganization proposals, 699–700

Chief Electoral Officer Annual Report–standing committee review, 3443


Premier's position, 4853 Clean Environment Commission

Appeal process Conservation Minister's role, 141–42

Committees of the Whole Appointments

Chairperson, 3 Deputy chairs, 3–4

Condolences, Motions of Bend, Robert William, 515–16 McDonald, Walter Clifton, 498–99 McKenzie, James Wallace, 507–508 Wiebe, Cornelius W., 501–3

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest, 242 Premier's confidence, 4688

Crop insurance Unseeded acreage, 490–91

Cross Lake, Manitoba Suicide rate, 464

Crown corporations Dividends, 535–37

Dauphin Lake Conservation Minister's meeting, 4686

Deficit reduction Departmental instructions, 15–16

Deloitte and Touche financial review, 467 Costs, 4201–4202 Premier's comments–audit, 13–15

Devils Lake diversion, 470, 4110 Status report, 481

Dialysis services Island Lake, 5308–5309

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Hansard Index

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Drinking water

Contamination–liability, 1781 Laboratory privatization, 1780

E. coli bacteria Government initiatives, 1666–67

Education and Training, Minister of Apology request, 4492, 4498 Conduct, 4491–92, 4498–99 Resignation request, 4493–94

Education system Administration costs, 540–41 Advertising policy, 471 Funding, 197, 801 Government commitment, 469 Standards testing–Grade 3, 471, 601

Elections Advertising regulations, 2939–40, 3261 Campaign contributions, 3260 Campaign period, 3261–62 Canvassing–multiple residences, 3262 Leave provisions, 3262 Returning officers, appointment of, 3261 Third-party spending, 3261

Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) 1r, 2843; 2r, 3261–62; R/S, 5084, 5086–87

Elections Finances Act Amendments

Constitutionality, 4896 Corporate and union contributions, 84–85 Freedom of speech concerns, 4379–83 Justification, 4118–20, 4126–27, 4129–31, 4229,

4378–79, 4682–84 Legal challenge, 4120–21 Legal opinion, 4684–85 National Citizens Coalition, 4850–51 Withdrawal, 4127–29, 4132–33, 4807–4809,

4849–50 Elections Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4)

1r, 2843; 2r, 3260–61 Employment creation

Government strategy–high-tech positions, 43 Environmental issues

Government credibility, 1624 Executive Council

Estimates debate, 4109–4124, 4194–4220, 4372–95 Cabinet shuffle, 4688 Communications branch, 4115–17 Labour relations–staffing, 4197–99 Policy Management Secretariat, 4117 Staffing, 4109, 4113–14, 4194

Political/civil service roles, 4121–22 Farm organizations

Premier's meetings, 946–47 Federal-provincial agreements, 4110 Federal-Provincial Relations Secretariat

Funding, 4109 First Ministers' conference

Health care communiqué, 5017–18 First Nation casinos

Alternate proposals, 2130, 2210, 2931–33 Audits, 2128, 2798, 2936–38

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Community approval, 558–59, 600–601, 653–54,

2203–2204 Community opposition–Headingley, 3317–18 Community plebiscites/referendums, 2031 Economic impact, 2034 Economic opportunities, 465 Government authority, 2208–2209 Information availability, 557–58, 653 Legal action–postponement, 3394–95 Legislation, 2204–2205 Operations management, 2797–98, 3319–20, 3442 Partnership agreements, 2210 Public consultations, 3447–48, 3492 Revenue-sharing formula, 2206, 2207 Selection Committee

Criteria, 2209–10 Employment contract tabling request, 4376 Process, 3318–19, 3394 Recommendations, 2027 Staff secondments, 2027–28

First Nation communities Sustainable development, 4218–19

First-time homebuyers tax credit Elimination, 1158–59

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance, 2542–44, 2629

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 41–42, 794–97,

906–907, 945–46, 2434–35, 2545–46, 3392, 3611–12, 4006–4009

Disaster assistance, 3818 Floodproofing programs

All-party committee, 1269 Government commitment, 246

Information briefings, 3818 Red River Valley, 2940


Flyer Industries Management–former NDP administration, 461

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Breach, 3138–40, 3247–48

Staff discipline, 3249 Legislation amendments, 945 Premier's travel expenses, 945 Requests

Clerk of the Executive Council, role of, 4211 Ministerial travel, 4202–4205 Ministers, role of, 4211–14, 4373–76 Premier's role, 4206–10

Gaming Public consultations, 949–50

Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for Conflict of interest–legal opinion, 4727

Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for Conflict of interest, 3140–41, 3144–45, 3251–53,

3312–13, 3445–47 Government hirings

Approval process, 37–38 Government Motions

Manitoba farm crisis, 120–24

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Hansard Index

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Government of Manitoba

Agenda, 5244–47 Hiring practices, 4195 Law, respect for the, 3711–13 Transition costs, 4194, 4199–4201 Transition team, 4122–24

Health, Minister of Resignation request, 195

Health care facilities Food services, 466, 4015

Health care facilities, rural, 3399 Health care professionals

Salaries–provincial comparisons, 4809–10 Health care system

Bed openings Minister's directive, 473–74

Cost drivers, 4110, 4215–16 Evidence-based medicine

Premier's position, 4852–53 Financial accountability, 474 First Nation communities, 4216–17 Funding–provincial comparisons, 4734–35 Government commitment, 468–69

Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet Appointments–women, 865–66

Healthy Child Initiative Director–hiring process, 4373


Hog industry Environmental licensing, 1315, 1317–18, 1624 Marketing system, 397–400


Income Assistance Workfare legislation, 272–73

Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1106–1107, 1781–82, 1784 Reductions, 748–49, 799, 902–903 Reductions, federal, 3439–40

Infrastructure program, national Premier's position, 4847–48

International Joint Commission Government's position, 491 Mandate, 2804 Recommendations, 1268

Assiniboine River floodway, 2803 Pembina Valley holding site, 2802 Ste. Agathe dam, 2801–2803

J. M. Schneider Inc. Environmental assessment, 2549 Plant expansion, 4851 Stop-work order, 2549–50

Justice system Member for Rupertsland's comments, 1166

Labour, Minister of Resignation request, 4576


Businesses, impact on, 3917–18, 4288–89 Consultations, 4049–50

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Economic impact, 4287–88 Justification, 4289–90, 4292–93, 4294

Campaign promises, 5277–86, 5289–90 Government agenda, 5117–18

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 3917, 4568, 4618


Consultations, 5076 Justification, 4333–34 Labour relations, impact on, 5020 Picket line violence, 4335–36 Secret ballots, 5020, 5026 Standing committee process, 5116–17, 5118–19 Withdrawal, 4618, 4728–30, 4734, 4804, 5021–22, 5247–49

Exemptions–agricultural workers, 5286–88 Lakeside, Member for, 460–61 Legislative Assembly

Staff recognition, 463 Manitoba Century Summit, 789–90 Manitoba farm crisis, 120–24 Manitoba Hydro

Centra Gas acquisition, 461 Limestone hydro project

Debt repayment, 535 Ownership, 469 Rate approval process, 534–35

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Accountability, 1266–67 Board minutes–release, 1316 Information release, 1930 Provincial Auditor's report, 1164–65, 1211–12 Public inquiry, 1316 Report recommendations, 1929–30

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Rate approval process, 534

Maple Leaf Foods–Brandon, 461 Ministerial Statements

First Ministers' conference Health care communiqué, 5017–18

Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for Conflict of interest–legal opinion, 4727

Manitoba Century Summit, 789–90 Peacekeeping Day, 4893–94 Tornado destruction

Pine Lake, Alberta, 4048 Western Premiers' Conference, 1617

Misericordia Health Centre Transition funding, 5305

Neighbourhoods Alive!, 4110 New Democratic Party

Fundraising dinner, 84–85 New Holland plant

Government initiatives, 145–46 Nortel

Plant closure, 42–43 Nursing diploma program

Program length, 606 Oral Questions

1987 subdivision proposal

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Hansard Index

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Out-of-court settlement, 694–96, 746–48

Aboriginal Justice Inquiry Recommendations, 40

Agricultural disaster assistance Cost-sharing program, 3612–13

Agriculture programs, national Premier's position, 4848

Budget Income tax, 1782–83 Winnipeg, City of, 1087–89

Budget, balanced Government commitment, 16–18, 21 Legislation amendments, 1931–32


Canada Health and Social Transfer Premier's position, 4846–47



CancerCare Manitoba Labour dispute, 4222–23

CFB Shilo All-party delegation, 699, 2435 Business case, 699 Environmental cleanup, 952–53 Minister of Education's comments, 951–52 Premier's involvement, 952 Reorganization proposals, 699–700

Chief Electoral Officer Annual Report,–standing committee review, 3443


Premier's position, 4853 Clean Environment Commission

Appeal process Conservation Minister's role, 141–42

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest, 242 Premier's confidence, 4688


Crown corporations Dividends, 535–37

Dauphin Lake Conservation Minister's meeting, 4686

Deficit reduction Departmental instructions, 15–16

Deloitte and Touche financial review Premier's comments–audit, 13–15

Devils Lake diversion Status report, 481

Drinking water Contamination–liability, 1781 Laboratory privatization, 1780

E. coli bacteria Government initiatives, 1666–67

Education and Training, Minister of Apology request, 4492, 4498 Conduct, 4491–92, 4498–99

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Resignation request, 4493–94

Education system Administration costs, 540–41 Funding, 197, 801 Standards testing–Grade 3, 601

Elections Advertising regulations, 2939–40


Constitutionality, 4896 Justification, 4126–27, 4129–31, 4229, 4682–84 Legal opinion, 4684–85 National Citizens Coalition, 4850–51 Withdrawal, 4127–29, 4132–33, 4807–4809, 4849–50

Employment creation Government strategy–high-tech positions, 43

Environmental issues Government credibility, 1624

Executive Council Cabinet shuffle, 4688

Farm organizations Premier's meetings, 946–47

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2130, 2210, 2931–33 Audits, 2128, 2798, 2936–38 Community approval, 558–59, 600–601, 653–54,

2203–2204 Community opposition–Headingley, 3317–18 Community plebiscites/referendums, 2031 Economic impact, 2034 Government authority, 2208–2209 Information availability, 557–58, 653 Legal action–postponement, 3394–95 Legislation, 2204–2205 Operations management, 2797–98, 3319–20, 3442 Partnership agreements, 2210 Public consultations, 3447–48, 3492 Revenue-sharing formula, 2206, 2207 Selection Committee

Criteria, 2209–10 Process, 3318–19, 3394 Recommendations, 2027 Staff secondments, 2027–28


Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance, 2542–44, 2629


906–907, 945–46, 2434–35, 2545–46, 3392, 3611–12, 4006–4009

Disaster assistance, 3818 Floodproofing programs

All-party committee, 1269 Government commitment, 246

Information briefings, 3818 Red River Valley, 2940


Staff discipline, 3249

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Hansard Index

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Legislation amendments, 945 Premier's travel expenses, 945



3312–13, 3445–47 Government hirings

Approval process, 37–38 Government of Manitoba

Agenda, 5244–47 Law, respect for the, 3711–13


Health care facilities Food services, 4015

Health care facilities, rural, 3399 Health care professionals

Salaries–provincial comparisons, 4809–10 Health care system


Evidence-based medicine Premier's position, 4852–53

Financial accountability, 474 Funding–provincial comparisons, 4734–35

Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet Appointments–women, 865–66


Hog industry Environmental licensing, 1315, 1317–18, 1624 Marketing system, 397–400

Income Assistance Workfare legislation, 272–73

Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1106–1107, 1781–82,

1784 Reductions, 748–49, 799, 902–903 Reductions, federal, 3439–40

Infrastructure program, national Premier's position, 4847–48

International Joint Commission Government's position, 491 Mandate, 2804 Recommendations, 1268

Assiniboine River floodway, 2803 Pembina Valley holding site, 2802 Ste. Agathe dam, 2801–2802, 2802–2803

J. M. Schneider Inc. Environmental assessment, 2549 Plant expansion, 4851 Stop-work order, 2549–50




Businesses, impact on, 3917–18, 4288–89 Consultations, 4049–50

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Economic impact, 4287–88 Justification, 4289–90, 4292–93, 4294

Government agenda, 5117–18 Labour Management Review Committee

Labour legislation, 3917, 4568, 4618 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Consultations, 5076 Justification, 4333–34 Labour relations, impact on, 5020 Picket line violence, 4335–36 Secret ballots, 5020, 5026 Standing committee process, 5116–17,

5118–19 Withdrawal, 4618, 4728–30, 4734, 4804,

5021–22, 5247–49 Manitoba Hydro

Limestone hydro project Debt repayment, 535

Rate approval process, 534–35 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Accountability, 1266–67 Board minutes–release, 1316 Information release, 1930 Provincial Auditor's report, 1164–65, 1211–12 Public inquiry, 1316 Report recommendations, 1929–30


New Democratic Party Fundraising dinner, 84–85

New Holland plant Government initiatives, 145–46

Nortel Plant closure, 42–43

Nursing diploma program Program length, 606

Oulton, Doris Mae Firing, 864

Pine Falls Paper Company Expansion, 143, 998

Post-secondary education Funding, 904 Tuition fee policy, 801

Premier of Manitoba Apology request, 3712

Premier's Pipeline Web site links, 2623–24

Public Schools Act Amendments

Home schooling, 4621 Repeal, 602

Red River watershed Drought/floodproofing measures, 2804 International co-operation, 2803

Research and development Funding, 870–71

Round Table on Sustainable Development Chairperson, 1671–72 Minister's comments, 1625 Premier's membership, 1671, 1781, 2439

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Hansard Index

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition

Meeting request, 3444–45 Standing committees

Public presentation process, 4508–4509, 4620 Sustainable development strategy

Legislative requirements, 2439, 2549 Procurement guidelines–consultations, 5077

Taxpayer Protection Act Referendum requirements, 1106–1107

Teaching profession Collective bargaining legislation, 2844

Throne Speech Labour legislation, 4290–91

Trade agreements Premier's position, 4227–28

University of Manitoba Faculty of Nursing

Waiting list, 4800–4801 Urban Shared Services Corporation

Information tabling request, 479–80 Wildlife Act

Amendments–public consultations, 4687 Winnipeg Police Service

Funding, 139–40 Oulton, Doris Mae

Firing, 864 Peacekeeping Day, 4893–94 Pension plans

Unfunded liability, 468 Pine Falls Paper Company

Expansion, 143, 998 Points of Order

P/O by Laurendeau respecting word "hypocrisy"; Laurendeau 17; Mackintosh 17; Members cautioned 17; withdrawn (Doer), 17

P/O by Laurendeau respecting words "godfather of frozen food" (Doer) 535; withdrawn, 535

P/O by Mackintosh respecting words "minister of gambling" (Pitura) 2211; Laurendeau 2211; Doer 2211; taken under advisement 2211;

Post-secondary education Funding, 904 Tuition fee policy, 801

Poverty rate, child, 464–65 Premier of Manitoba

Apology request, 3712 Former premiers, recognition of, 462–63


Presiding officers Deputy Speaker appointment, 3

Privilege, Matters of Premier's comments, 4501–4502


Home schooling, 4621 Repeal 602

Red River watershed Drought/floodproofing measures, 2804 International co-operation, 2803

Regional health authorities

Doer, Hon. Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont. Cafeteria subsidies, 5302 Deficits, 5312–14

Remnant, W.H. (Binx) Retirement, 463–64

Research and development Funding, 870–71

Round Table on Sustainable Development Chairperson, 1671–72 Minister's comments, 1625 Premier's membership, 1671, 1781, 2439

Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition Meeting request, 3444–45

Standing committees Public presentation process, 4508–4509, 4620

Sustainable development strategy Introduction, 4384–85 Legislative requirements, 2439, 2549 Procurement guidelines, 4219–20

Consultations, 5077 Taxation

Reductions, 470 Taxpayer Protection Act

Referendum requirements, 1106–1107 Teaching profession

Collective bargaining legislation, 2844 Throne Speech

Debate, 460–72 Labour legislation, 4290–91

Tornado destruction Pine Lake, Alberta, 4048

Tourism Manitoba-Saskatchewan partnership, 4217


Unemployment rate Exclusions–First Nations, 4214–15


Waiting list, 4800–4801 Urban Shared Services Corporation

Information tabling request, 479–80 Water resources

Bulk removal–legislation, 470 Western Premiers' Conference, 1617 Wildlife Act

Amendments–public consultations, 4687 Wine stores, private

Government position, 4377–78 Winnipeg Police Service

Funding, 139–40 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Deficit, 5301 Domestic violence

Funding–community-based prevention services McGifford, 4422

Programming for offenders Mackintosh, 2222

Reduction strategy Driedger, 2453–55; Mackintosh, 2453–55

Donnelly United Church Smith, J., 356

43

Hansard Index

Dow, Dr. George Service recognition

Tweed, 3449–50 DPIN

See Drug Program Information Network Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.

Aboriginal personal care home Status, 5309–10

Agriculture Funding, federal, 434–35

Ambulance services Billing procedures, 3891 Funding–City of Winnipeg, 3815

Antigang strategy Gang prevention co-ordinator, 2466–68

Breast cancer Patients–personal narratives, 593–94 Prevention programs, 594 Ultrasound testing–constituent concerns, 4193


Budget Debate, 1186–92 Budget, balanced, 435 Canadian Blood Services

Labour dispute, 4643 Cancer

U.S. treatment, 3790–91 CancerCare Manitoba

Staffing, 3256–57 Cardiac care, 3141–42

Heart transplant program, 3431–32 Donor base, 3575–76 Out-of-province treatment, 3575 Statistics, 3576

Cataract surgery Waiting lists, 3397

Cervical cancer screening program Establishment, 4182 Status, 3806–3807

Charleswood constituency, 432–33 Seniors organizations, 198–99

Charleswood Junior High School Festival of the Arts, 1443

Child abuse Conviction statistics, 2457–58 Statistics, 2456 Zero tolerance policy, 2456–57

Child Abuse Registry Statistics, 2456

Child and Family Services Aboriginal and Métis agencies, 691, 1163–64

Child Find Manitoba Green Ribbon of Hope Dinner, 2214

Child pornography Court decision–appeal, 1627, 1667 Notwithstanding clause, 437

Child prostitution Child abuse, victims of, 2460 Legislation, 2468–69 Safe house, 2469, 5296 Street gang pressure, 2466

Children and Youth Secretariat

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.–Cont. Child prostitution report, 2460–63

Community and Mental Health Services Funding, 4187

Correctional institutions Inmates–backgrounds of abuse, 2458

Crime prevention programs Funding, 2357–58 Internet offences, 2354–57

Dating violence Reduction strategy, 2455

Deloitte and Touche financial review, 435 Dialysis services

Staffing, 5164–67 Domestic violence

Reduction strategy, 2453–55 Drug Program Information Network

Update, 3897 Economic growth, 434 Election financing, 148 Family law

Custody orders–interprovincial enforcement, 2459 Fetal alcohol syndrome, 1155–56 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Requests–Health, Department of, 3893 Grace Hospital

Bed closures, 3316 Health, Department of

Estimates debate, 3234–46, 3294–3309, 3560–81, 3700–3705, 3785–93, 3801–15, 3891–3903, 3905–13, 3989–95, 4000–4003, 4092–4094, 4097–4100, 4177–78, 4179–94, 4358–67, 4436, 4439–46, 4450–52, 4455–63, 4464, 4528, 4535, 4631, 4640–45, 4652–54

Administrative costs, 4643 Assistant deputy ministers–background, 3245–46 Deputy Minister

Background, 3241 Contract tabling request, 3294 Hiring process, 3561–64 Living expenses, 3309, 3560, 3705 Residency, 3241–44, 3294

Information availability, 4462–63, 4464 Organizational chart, 3564–65 Salaries, 3896, 3899, 4183 Staffing, 3294–95, 3565, 3894–95 Untendered contracts, 3898

Health care facilities Capital program, 3892, 4400–4401 Food services, 3431 Staffing levels, 3431

Health care facilities, rural Community contribution policy, 3897

Health care professionals Sonographers

Employment opportunities, 4642–43 Training program, 4446

Standardized testing, 3905–3906 Workload measurement tools, 3907–3908

Health care system, 435–36 Aboriginal health strategy, 3808–12 Acute care costs, 4188

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Hansard Index

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.–Cont. Anti-smoking campaign, 4099 Bed availability, 2750–51, 3054, 3295–3303, 3306,

3431, 3579, 3792, 5257 Obstetrics, 5071–72, 5073–74, 5157–60

Bed openings, 436 Staffing, 436

Community services, 4098 Diabetic treatment programs, 4099 Disease prevention/health promotion, 4098–99,

4184–86 Former government's initiatives, 3428–30 Former government's policies, 3235–38 Funding, 3239 Nursing shortage, 2844–45, 3055–56 Primary health care–pilot projects, 4099 Senior's health strategy, 3801–3802 Staffing levels–standards, 3307 Staffing ratios, 3568–70 Stroke treatment programs, 4640–41 Surgical slates, 3566 Waiting lists, 3785–89, 4458–59, 4464 Women's health strategy, 3805–3807


2r, 3965 Healthy Child Initiative

Director, 1442 Meeting schedule, 2463–65, 3803–3804, 5297–98 School health programs, 3803

Healthy Communities Development Fund Update, 3893

Home care program Back-up service, 3791–92

Income Assistance, 46 Employment searches, 749–50 Fraud line–cancellation, 604 Statistics, 750 Workfare legislation, 436–37


Justice, Department of Estimates debate, 2352–65, 2452–69


Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) 2r, 4935–41

Law enforcement officers, 542–43 Legislative Assembly

Staff recognition, 432 Maintenance Enforcement Program

Update, 2452–53 Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals

Labour dispute, 4182 Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses

Awards dinner, 1090 Minister's absence, 1108

Resolution–licensing standards, 1108–1109 Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee

Update, 3895 Manitoba Nurses' Union

Arbitration–overtime pay, 5257

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.–Cont. Members' Statements

Charleswood constituency Seniors organizations, 198–99

Charleswood Junior High School Festival of the Arts, 1443

Child Find Manitoba Green Ribbon of Hope Dinner, 2214

Election financing, 148 Income Assistance, 46 Law enforcement officers, 542–43 Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses

Awards dinner, 1090 National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week,

565–66 Winnipeg Folk Festival, 3827–28

Midwifery Salary scale, 4097

Ministerial Statements Child and Family Services

Aboriginal and Métis agencies, 691 Fetal alcohol syndrome, 1155–56 Health care facilities

Capital program, 4400–4401 Peacekeeping Day, 4894–95

Miscellaneous Health Statutes Repeal Act (Bill 37) 2r, 3965–66

Misericordia Health Centre Capital project, 3898

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week, 565–66

Northern Patient Transportation Program Revenues, 4182

Nursing diploma program, 3705 Attrition rate, 3574–75 Course credits, 3911 Course length, 3910 Curriculum approval, 3910, 4441–44, 4622, 5162–64 Funding, 3911 Teaching staff, 3910 Tuition fees, 3911

Nursing profession Community nurse resource centres, 4097 Contract negotiations, 3899 Education and training programs, 3567

Licensed Practical Nursing, 4444–45 Legislation proclamation, 2440, 3305–3306, 3571–73,

4904 Recruitment/retention strategy, 3303, 3317, 3700–

3705, 3899–3902, 4440, 5160–62 Salary scale, 4440–41 Statistics, 3570–71 Vacancy statistics, 3909

Oral Questions CancerCare Manitoba

Staffing, 3256–57 Cardiac care, 3141–42 Cataract surgery

Waiting lists, 3397 Child and Family Services

Aboriginal and Métis agencies, 1163–64 Child pornography

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Hansard Index

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.–Cont. Court decision–appeal, 1627, 1667

Grace Hospital Bed closures, 3316

Health care system Bed availability, 2750–51, 3054

Obstetrics, 5071–72, 5073–74 Nursing shortage, 2844–45, 3055–56

Healthy Child Initiative Director, 1442

Income Assistance Employment searches, 749–50 Fraud line–cancellation, 604 Reforms–legislation, 45 Statistics, 750 Workfare legislation, 273–74


Nursing diploma program Curriculum approval, 4622

Nursing profession Legislation proclamation, 2440, 4904 Recruitment/retention strategy, 477, 3317

Pelican Lake Centre Public consultations, 752, 953

Physician resources Pediatric nephrologists, 802


Street gang prevention program Co-ordinator, 1620–21


Waiting list, 4800–4801 Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs

Funding, 1621 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Board of directors, 190–91 Page program

Congratulations, 432 Peacekeeping Day, 4888–90, 4894–95 Pelican Lake Centre

Public consultations, 752, 953 Personal care homes

Bed availability, 4192 Capital projects, 4183 Fee schedule, 4183 Funding, 3812, 4191 Salaries, 4183 Staff-patient ratio, 3812–13

Petitions Gaming

Community plebiscites/referendums 2024; 5235;


5065; ruled in order, 5115 5111; ruled in order, 5237

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs 995; ruled in order, 1021

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.–Cont. 1021; ruled in order, 1075 1075; ruled in order, 1103 1205; ruled in order, 1259 1665; ruled in order, 1773

Physician resources Pediatric nephrologists, 802 Recruitment/retention strategy, 3911–13, 4093–94 Rural medical students–forgivable loans, 3912 Urologists, 5266 Vacancies, 4092–93 Vacancies, rural, 4179

Postl report Recommendations, 3803



Breast health awareness, 593–95 Peacekeeping Day, 4888–90

Prostate cancer centre Establishment, 4182 Status, 4535 Update, 3791

Prostitution Vehicle impoundment, 2466

Prostitution Diversion Program Evaluation, 2465–66

Protection of Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) 2r, 4341–42; 3r, 5177–80

Provincial Advisory Committee on Child Abuse Update, 2458–59

Provincial Nursing Resource task force Public relations campaign, 3906 Update, 3905

Regional health authorities Deficits, 4177 Financial accountability, 4177 Funding formula, 3896 Funding model working group, 4178 Information tabling request, 4189 Minister's position, 4190 Tendering policies, 4644 Third-party evaluation, 3893–94



SmartHealth Replacement program, 3814

Street gang prevention program Co-ordinator, 1620–21



Program expansion, 4444 Space allocation, 5257–59 Waiting list, 3570, 4800–4801

Urban Shared Services Corporation Agreement tabling request, 3893

Webster report

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Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.–Cont. Recommendations, 4455–58

Winnipeg Folk Festival, 3827–28 Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs

Funding, 1621 Government support, 2359–64

Winnipeg Police Service Community policing, 2352–54

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Administrative costs, 4644–45 Merger, 4358, 4361–67, 4439

Cost savings, 4191 Women's Hospital

Breastfeeding program, 4450–51 LDRP unit, 4641–42

Drinking water Contamination–liability

Doer, 1781; Gerrard, 1781 Laboratory privatization

Doer, 1780; Gerrard, 1780 Driver licensing

Computerization Cummings, 1393–94

Graduated licences Ashton, 679–82, 1370, 1396; Faurschou, 676–79, 1396; Rondeau, 685–87; Smith, S., 682–85

Information security Ashton, 35–36, 171–72; Cummings, 36

License Suspension Appeal Board Ashton, 1400–1401; Cummings, 1400

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Cost-sharing agreement

Ashton, 1398; Cummings, 1398 Medical Review Committee

Ashton, 1400; Cummings, 1400 Retesting–medical conditions

Ashton, 1401–1402; Faurschou, 1401–1402 Drug Program Information Network

Update Chomiak, 3897, 4436–37, 5232–33; Driedger, 3897; Gerrard, 5232

Dyck, Peter George (Pembina) P.C. Back 40 Folk Festival, 2552 Boundary Trails Hospital

Service expansion, 5226 Business Names Registration Amendment, Corporations Amendment and Partnership Amendment Act (Bill 40)

2r, 3938 Citizenship Court, 1166–67 Commercialization in the classroom

Dyck, 930–32 Condolences, Motions of

McDonald, Walter Clifton, 501 Wiebe, Cornelius W., 504–506

Economic growth, 340–41, 358–59 Education system

Funding, 23–24 Standards testing–Grade 3, 2547

Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) 2r, 845

First Nation casinos Community approval, 3257

Dyck, Peter George (Pembina) P.C.–Cont. Revenue-sharing formula, 3499

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Breach, 3145–46

Garden Valley Collegiate, 956 Haggerty, Bernadette

Kin Club Citizen of the Year, 2761 Harvest Festival and Exhibition–Winkler, 5028 Health, Department of

Estimates debate, 3995–4000, 4633 Health care facilities

Alternate uses, 5228–29 Health care system

Community clinics, 5225–26 Highway maintenance/construction

Boundary Trails Hospital–access road, 1722–23 Funding, 910–11 Highway 3–Darlingford to Manitou, 1722 Highway 32

Schanzenfeld access, 1722 Winkler, 1721, 1966–67

Main Street–Winkler, 1720–21 Municipal grant program, 1966 Provincial Road No. 201, 1968 Provincial Road No. 428, 1968–69

Highway system Speed limits, 1967–68

Highways and Government Services, Department of Estimates debate, 1720–73, 1966–69

Income Assistance Reforms, 359

Labour Relations Act Amendments–businesses impact on, 4978


Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees, 3925–26

Manitoba Marathon, 2805 Members' Statements

Back 40 Folk Festival, 2552 Citizenship Court, 1166–67 Education system–funding, 23–24 Garden Valley Collegiate, 956 Haggerty, Bernadette

Kin Club Citizen of the Year, 2761 Harvest Festival and Exhibition–Winkler, 5028 Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

Inductees, 3925–26 Manitoba Marathon, 2805 Most Giving Towns, 93 MS Super Cities Walk, 703 Oak Valley Productions, 4133 Pembina constituency events, 2132–33 Pembina Hills Gallery

2000 Vessels exhibit, 1784 Provincial parks

Pembina Valley park, 3258–59 Volunteerism, 3827 Winkler, Manitoba, 280

Most Giving Towns, 93 MS Super Cities Walk, 703 Oak Valley Productions, 4133

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Dyck, Peter George (Pembina) P.C.–Cont. Oral Questions

Education system Standards testing–Grade 3, 2547

First Nation casinos Community approval, 3257 Revenue-sharing formula, 3499

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Breach, 3145–46

Highway maintenance/construction Funding, 910–11



Pembina constituency events, 2132–33 Pembina Hills Gallery

2000 Vessels exhibit, 1784 Personal care homes

Rural Manitoba, 5226–28 Winkler, MB, 4633


Withdrawal 4893; ruled in order, 4967 4965; ruled in order, 5016 5013; ruled in order, 5067 5065; ruled in order, 5111–12 5111; ruled in order, 5235–36



Commercialization in the classroom, 930–32 Rural Economic Development Initiative, 833–34

Provincial parks Pembina Valley park, 3258–59


Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) 2r, 3935–36; R/S, 4911–12, 5100; 3r, 5132–33


R/S, 4829–32, 4879–81 Rural Economic Development Initiative, 833–34 Throne Speech

Debate, 339–41, 358–60 Volunteerism, 3827 Winkler, Manitoba, 280

E. coli bacteria. See also Sturgeon Creek; Water resources–Drinking water supply

Gerrard, 2214–15 Balmoral, Manitoba

Gerrard, 4573–74; Lathlin, 4573–74 Government initiatives

Doer, 1666–67; Mitchelson, 1666 High-risk wells

Chomiak, 2334–35; Gerrard, 2334–35 Safety measures

Chomiak, 4613; Enns, 4612–13 Testing

Chomiak, 2032; Gerrard, 2032

East End Millennium Park, Brandon Smith, S., 2064–65

École Lavallée Sod-turning ceremony

Asper, 4339–40 École Polytechnique

See National Day of Remembrance E-commerce

See Electronic commerce Economic development

Diversification Loewen, 4662

Government initiatives Friesen, 4659–60

Winnipeg, MB Loewen, 4662

Economic Development, Standing Committee on 1st Report

Jennissen, 551

Economic growth Dacquay, 382; Driedger, 434; Dyck, 340–41, 358–59; Reimer, 311; Stefanson, 374

Capital investment Stefanson, 374, 375–76

Competition Stefanson, 375

Consumer spending Stefanson, 375

Employment creation Stefanson, 374

Employment statistics Mihychuk, 1404; Tweed, 1407

Environmental protection Caldwell, 415

Government commitment Helwer, 297–98

Government initiatives Cerilli, 1518–19

Government strategy Schellenberg, 1270

Manufacturing Stefanson, 375

Migration rate Tweed, 1407

Migration rates Mihychuk, 1403–1404

Opportunities Mihychuk, 1413–14; Tweed, 1413–14

Overview Mihychuk, 1403; Tweed, 1407

Progressive Conservative policies Nevakshonoff, 321

Rural Manitoba (See also Rural Economic Development Initiative)

Derkach, 326–27; Rocan, 450 Summit on the future of Manitoba's economy

Lemieux, 388–89 Sustainable development

Maguire, 410 Technological advancements

Gerrard, 950–51; Mihychuk, 951

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Economic growth–Cont. Throne Speech

Filmon, 153–54; Loewen, 46–47 Trade agreements

Filmon, 166–67 Economic Innovation and Technology Council

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 92) Mihychuk, 269


Funding Mihychuk, 2015; Tweed, 2015

Grant assistance Mihychuk, 1860–61; Tweed, 1860–61

Education and Training, Department of Estimates

Debate, 1875–92, 1935–58, 3183–3218, 3280–93, 3654–79, 3752–83, 3854–83, 3981–89, 4466–89, 4535–44

Speakers Caldwell, 1875–91, 1935–58, 3184–3218, 3281–93, 3654–79, 3752–83, 3854–83, 3981–89, 4466–88, 4539–43; Derkach, 1881–84, 1890–92, 1935–43, 1949–54, 3861–83, 3981–89, 4470–85, 4535–42; Faurschou, 3208–12, 3782–83; Smith, J., 1878–81, 1884–90, 1943–49, 1954–58, 3184–3206, 3213–17, 3280–91, 3656–79, 3752–82, 3854–60, 4466–70


Better Methods Initiative Caldwell, 3286–87; Smith, J., 3286–87

Boards and committees Caldwell, 3186–90, 3752–53; Smith, J., 3186–90, 3752–53

Communication costs Caldwell, 1886; Smith, J., 1886

Consultations Caldwell, 1876

Controllership function Caldwell, 3283–84; Smith, J., 3283

Educational service agreements Caldwell, 3754–55; Smith, J., 3754

Equipment maintenance costs Caldwell, 3755; Smith, J., 3755

Financial and business planning Caldwell, 3287; Smith, J., 3287

French-language programming Caldwell, 3756–57, 3758–64; Smith, J., 3756, 3758, 3763

Human resource services Caldwell, 3282, 3289–90; Smith, J., 3282, 3289–90

Interdepartmental service co-ordination Caldwell, 3754; Smith, J., 3754

Job descriptions Caldwell, 3185; Smith, J., 3185

Learning technologies Caldwell, 1939–43; Derkach, 1938–43

Mission statement Caldwell, 3185; Smith, J., 3185

Operating costs Caldwell, 1886–87; Smith, J., 1886–87

Education and Training, Department of–Cont. Policy initiatives

Caldwell, 3217; Smith, J., 3217 Professional development

Caldwell, 3287; Smith, J., 3287 Aboriginal culture

Caldwell, 3195–99; Smith, J., 3195 Regional managers

Caldwell, 3675; Smith, J., 3675 Research and Planning branch

Caldwell, 1948, 3291–93, 3654–56; Smith, J., 1948, 3291

Salaries Caldwell, 1885, 3184–85, 3206–3207, 3214, 3767; Smith, J., 1885, 3184–85, 3214, 3767

SAP program Caldwell, 3286–88; Smith, J., 3286–88

Staff recognition Caldwell, 1876

Staffing Caldwell, 1890–92, 1936–43, 1947, 1948–54, 3184, 3185, 3207, 3282–83, 3285–86, 3672, 3675, 3678, 3755–56, 3758; Derkach, 1890–92, 1935–43, 1949–54; Smith, J., 1947, 1948–49, 3184, 3185, 3282, 3285, 3342, 3672, 3675, 3678, 3755, 3758

Supplementary information (S.P. 158) Caldwell, 1875

Sustainable Development Initiative Caldwell, 1943–44; Smith, J., 1943–44

Transportation costs Caldwell, 1886; Smith, J., 1886

Education and Training, Minister of Apology request

Caldwell, 4497; Derkach, 4497; Doer, 4492, 4498; Mitchelson, 4492

Conduct Caldwell, 4495; Derkach, 4498; Doer, 4491–92, 4498–99; Mitchelson, 4491; Smith, J., 4494–95

Relations with stakeholders Caldwell, 4496; Smith, J., 4496

Resignation request Caldwell, 5025; Doer, 4493–94; Gerrard, 5025; Mitchelson, 4492–93

Education system. See also Post-secondary education Derkach, 329–30; Smith, J., 183–84

Throne Speech Liba, 8

Aboriginal counselling services Faurschou, 4168–69; Robinson, 4169

Administration costs Caldwell, 538, 540; Derkach, 537–38, 540–41; Doer, 540–41

Advertising policy Caldwell, 89, 196–97, 417; Doer, 471; Filmon, 158; Nevakshonoff, 321–22; Schellenberg, 260–61; Schuler, 196–97, 290; Tweed, 89

Curriculum development Caldwell, 1877; Smith, J., 1879

Enrolment Smith, J., 406

French language instruction Asper, 306–7

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Education system–Cont. Funding

Caldwell, 416, 1876, 3215–16; Dacquay, 383; Doer, 197, 801; Dyck, 23–24; Gerrard, 800–801; Lemieux, 390; Schuler, 291; Selinger, 801; Smith, J., 197, 3214–16, 3339

Funding–capital Caldwell, 1876

Funding–special needs Caldwell, 88, 1207–1208, 1264–65; Gerrard, 88; Smith, J., 1207–1208, 1264–65

Government commitment Allan, 1115; Cerilli, 364–65; Doer, 469; Liba, 8; Nevakshonoff, 322; Smith, S., 34

Government initiatives Martindale, 334

Government priority Asper, 305–6; Schellenberg, 259

Information technology Caldwell, 3672–73; Smith, J., 3672–73

International standards Caldwell, 3672; Smith, J., 3671

Internet access Caldwell, 90; Penner, Jim, 90

Parental involvement Smith, J., 183–84, 3339–40

Partnership agreements Penner, Jack, 1653–54; Smith, J., 1879–80

Schools of Choice program Caldwell, 907, 3769–74; Smith, J., 907, 3769–74

Funding Caldwell, 3855; Smith, J., 3855

Special Education Review Caldwell, 1877, 3658–60; Smith, J., 3658

Recommendations Caldwell, 3676; Smith, J., 3676

Special education–curriculum development Caldwell, 3660; Smith, J., 3660

Speech and hearing services Caldwell, 3754; Smith, J., 3754

Standards testing Caldwell, 91–92, 3666–69, 3671–72; Dacquay, 383; Derkach, 330; Praznik, 91; Smith, J., 1879–80, 3340–41, 3666

French immersion Caldwell, 3757–58; Smith, J., 3757–58

Grade 3 Caldwell, 85–86, 89–90, 92, 195, 538, 602, 1876, 2036–37, 2547–49, 3661–66, 3670–71; Doer, 471, 601; Dyck, 2547; Filmon, 601–2; Gilleshammer, 89–90, 423–24; Praznik, 92; Schuler, 291; Smith, J., 85–86, 195, 538, 2036–37, 2547–48, 3661–65, 3670

Grade 6 Caldwell, 90–91; Smith, J., 90

Student transportation costs Caldwell, 3057; Dacquay, 3057

Technological infrastructure Gerrard, 3345

Educational organizations Grant funding

Caldwell, 1874

EITC See Economic Innovation and Technology Council

Elections Advertising regulations

Doer, 2939–40, 3261; Gerrard, 2938–40 Campaign contributions

Doer, 3260 Campaign period

Doer, 3261–62 Canvassing–multiple residences

Doer, 3262 Election financing

Driedger, 148 Leave provisions

Doer, 3262 Returning officers, appointment of

Doer, 3261 Third-party spending

Doer, 3261

Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) 1r Doer, 2843 2r Cummings, 4719–22; Doer, 3261–62;

Gerrard, 4722–23; Mitchelson, 4718–19; Tweed, 4723–24

R/S Doer, 5084, 5086–87; Filmon, 5086; Mitchelson, 5084, 5086, 5128–29; Pitura, 5084–85

3r Gerrard, 5354; Laurendeau, 5354 R/A Liba, 5443


Constitutionality Doer, 4896; Loewen, 4896

Corporate and union contributions Doer, 84–85; Filmon, 84–85

Freedom of speech concerns Doer, 4379–83; Mitchelson, 4379–83

Justification Derkach, 4129–31; Doer, 4118–20, 4126–27, 4129–31, 4229, 4378–79, 4682–84; Loewen, 4229; Mitchelson, 4118–20, 4125–27, 4129, 4378, 4682–84

Legal challenge Doer, 4120–21; Mitchelson, 4120

Legal opinion Doer, 4684–85; Gilleshammer, 4684–85

National Citizens Coalition Doer, 4850–51; Tweed, 4850

Withdrawal Doer, 4127–29, 4132–33, 4807–4809, 4849–50; Loewen, 4849; Mitchelson, 4127–28, 4807–4809; Praznik, 4132

Elections Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) 1r Doer, 2843 2r Doer, 3260–61; Gerrard, 4715–18;

Gilleshammer, 4710–15; Loewen, 4703–10; Mitchelson, 4694–4702

R/S, 5083 3r Gerrard, 5324–25; Gilleshammer, 5314–18;

Loewen, 5320–24 R/A Liba, 5443

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Elections Manitoba. See also Chief Electoral Officer Report–legislative review

Gerrard, 3926 Electoral Divisions Amendment Act (Bill 201)

1r Helwer, 4326–27 2r Helwer, 4882–85

Electrification Gerrard, 254

Electronic commerce. See also Access 204 Manitoba; Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

Consumer protection Lemieux, 3080–81

Government department usage Selinger, 1360, 2066; Stefanson, 1360

Protection of privacy Tweed, 1409

Statistics Mihychuk, 2008; Tweed, 2008

Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31)

1r Mihychuk, 2025–6 2r Gerrard, 4346–48; Maloway, 3042–48;

Mihychuk, 2308–11; Penner, Jim, 4345–46 R/S Mackintosh, 4776 3r, 4927 R/A Liba, 5444

Electronic documents Legal evidence (See Electronic Commerce and

Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31))

Elevator Board Composition

Barrett, 1757; Schuler, 1757 Mandate

Barrett, 1758; Schuler, 1758 Per diems

Barrett, 1758; Schuler, 1758 Salaries

Barrett, 1758, 2164–68; Laurendeau, 2165–67; Schuler, 1758, 2163–65, 2167–68; Smith, S., 2168


Elk industry. See also Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation

Penner, Jack, 1647 Expansion

Penner, Jack, 3002–3004; Wowchuk, 3002–3003, 3005

Government position Penner, Jack, 3001–3002; Wowchuk, 3002

Holding sites Penner, Jack, 3002; Wowchuk, 3002

Marketing opportunities Lathlin, 624–25

Statistics Penner, Jack, 3002; Wowchuk, 3002

Elk's Lodge–Neepawa Cummings, 1322

Elwick Village Centre Project Aglugub, 4857–58

Emergency Measures Organization Staffing

Ashton, 1981–82; Cummings, 1981–82 Emergency Preparedness Week

Helwer, 873 Employee Pensions and Other Costs

Supplementary information (155) Selinger, 1507

Employment creation. See also Call centres; Economic growth

Government strategy Selinger, 239–40; Stefanson, 239

High-tech positions Doer, 43; Gerrard, 43

Employment programs. See also Concept Special Business Advisors

Aboriginal Employment Information Centre Caldwell, 1878

Partners for Careers Caldwell, 1878

Employment standards Alternative dispute resolution

Barrett, 1743 Education

Barrett, 1743 Exemptions

Barrett, 2898–99; Schuler, 2898 First Nation communities

Barrett, 2898; Schuler, 2898 Inquiry statistics

Barrett, 2889–91; Maguire, 2889–90 Intake process

Barrett, 1743 Part-time employees

Barrett, 2898; Schuler, 2898 Unpaid family leave

Barrett, 2898; Schuler, 2898 Vacation pay

Barrett, 2899; Schuler, 2899 Employment standards, agricultural

Flexibility Penner, Jack, 1808–16, 2097–98; Wowchuk, 1807–16, 2098

Fork lift operations Barrett, 2895; Faurschou, 2895

Overview Penner, Jack, 1803–1805; Wowchuk, 1803–1804

Reforms Barrett, 2674–80; Penner, Jack, 2674–80

Public consultations Barrett, 2888–89; Maguire, 2888–89

Employment statistics. See also Economic growth; Unemployment rate

Minimum wage earners Barrett, 2886; Schuler, 2886

Enabling Appropriations and Other Appropriations Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 74)

Selinger, 187 Supplementary information (S.P. 179)

Selinger, 3387 Endangered species

See Special Conservation and Endangered Species Fund

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Energy and Mines, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 53)

Lathlin, 137 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 113)

Mihychuk, 533

Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8)

1r Mackintosh, 692 2r Mackintosh, 845–46; Praznik, 3966 R/S Mackintosh, 4579 3r, 4925–26 R/A Liba, 5443

Enns, Harry (Lakeside) P.C. See also Lakeside, Member for Agricultural disaster assistance

Funding, 3326 Agriculture

Research and development, 5031–33 Agriculture and Food, Department of

Estimates debate, 2096, 2190–92 Budget

Budget Debate, 1170–73 Budget, balanced, 458 Canada-Manitoba Agreement for Water Quantity Surveys

Update, 4087 Canadian Farm Income Program

Negotiations, 4010–12 Condolences, Motions of

Bend, Robert William, 518–19 McKenzie, James Wallace, 513

Conservation, Department of Estimates debate, 3738–40, 3830–31, 3972–73,

4087–90, 4353–57 Regional operations, 3745 Resources, 3739–40

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest, 3738–39

E. coli bacteria Safety measures, 4612–13

Endangered Spaces Campaign, 652 First Nation casinos

Social costs, 3493–94 Fiscal Stabilization Fund

Agricultural disaster assistance, 1675 Fishing industry

Stock management, 4355 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 887–90, 925–26, 4245–47

Flood forecast, 3817, 3915, 4005 Flyer Industries

Management–former NDP administration, 460 Forest fires

Conditions, 4846 Fire conditions, 553 Fire protection priorities, 3838


Agricultural disaster assistance, 887–90, 925–26 Manitoba farm crisis, 124–27

Health care system Regional system, 459

Enns, Harry (Lakeside) P.C.–Cont. Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

2r, 3325–26 Labour Relations Act

Amendments, 5081, 5254 Businesses, impact on, 4975–76 Consultations, 5075–76 Short-line railways, 5076–77

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) 2r, 4520–24, 4739–40, 4741–42

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) 3r, 5385–86

Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation Bison industry–level of support, 2191–92 Staffing, 2096

Manitoba farm crisis, 124–27 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Management–former NDP administration, 458 Members' Statements

Labour Relations Act Amendments, 5081, 5254

Mining industry Exploration, 459

Ministerial Statements Endangered Spaces Campaign, 652 Flooding

Flood forecast, 3817, 3915, 4005 Forest fires

Conditions, 4846 Fire conditions, 553




E. coli bacteria Safety measures, 4612–13

First Nation casinos Social costs, 3493–94

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance, 1675


Businesses, impact on, 4975–76 Consultations, 5075–76 Short-line railways, 5076–77


Wildlife Act Amendments

Justification, 4296 Public consultations, 1511–12



Withdrawal 4965; ruled in order, 5016 5013; ruled in order, 5067 5111; ruled in order, 5238

Pine Falls Paper Company

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Enns, Harry (Lakeside) P.C.–Cont. Expansion, 4353–54

Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) 2r, 4585–92; 3r, 5355–58

Privilege, Matters of Premier's comments, 4504–4505

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) 2r, 4322–24

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) R/S, 4917–18, 5100–5101 3r, 5131


2r, 3959–63, 4080 Special Conservation and Endangered Species Fund

Update, 4357 Throne Speech

Debate, 456–60 Urgent Public Importance, Matters of

Flooding, 4029–31 Veterinary service centres

Capital projects, 5030 Water resources

Groundwater management, 4087–90 Waterway maintenance, 4091–92

Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21) 2r, 4144

Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6)

2r, 4138–39 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15)

2r, 3594–95 Wildlife Act

Amendments Justification, 4296 Public consultations, 1511–12

Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) 2r, 4068–69

Wildlife management/control Beaver population, 4356–57 Government initiatives, 3830–31


Workers Compensation Board Management–former NDP administration, 458

Enterprise System Management Better Methods Initiative

Selinger, 2066 Consulting/operational support

Loewen, 1453, 1455; Selinger, 1453, 1455 Expenditure breakdown

Gilleshammer, 1452; Selinger, 1452 Future directions

Loewen, 1459; Selinger, 1459–60 Government support

Selinger, 1464; Stefanson, 1464 Implementation schedule

Loewen, 1452; Selinger, 1452–53 ISM, impact on

Loewen, 1455; Selinger, 1455–56 Local expertise

Loewen, 1457; Selinger, 1457–58

Enterprise System Management–Cont. Payroll processing module

Loewen, 1453; Selinger, 1453–54 SAP system

Selinger, 1352, 2064–65 Status report

Selinger, 1363–64 Software upgrades

Gilleshammer, 1452; Loewen, 1458; Selinger, 1452, 1458

Source code–ownership Loewen, 1457; Selinger, 1457

Staffing Gilleshammer, 1452; Selinger, 1365, 1452; Stefanson, 1365

Training/travel expenses Loewen, 1454; Selinger, 1454

Y2K compliance Gilleshammer, 1456; Selinger, 1456

Environment, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 54)

Lathlin, 137 Environment Act

Amendments Lathlin, 3730–31

Environmental issues. See also Lindane levels–East St. Paul

Throne Speech Liba, 9

Clean-up costs Gerrard, 2139–40; Selinger, 2139–40

Government commitment Liba, 9

Government credibility Doer, 1624; Gerrard, 1624

Environmental licensing Hydro transmission line–East St. Paul

Lathlin, 4081–87; Schuler, 4081–87 Environmental protection

Martindale, 336 Ericsson, Leif

Helwer, 4230 Eriksdale community initiatives

Nevakshonoff, 1934–35 Essential Services Act

Ministerial responsibility Barrett, 2681; Schuler, 2681


Ethanol industry Development

Maguire, 3741 Expansion

Lathlin, 3733 Ewing, Steve

See Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.–Mine accident Executive Council

Estimates Debate, 4109–4124, 4194–4220, 4372–95 Speakers

Derkach, 4389–92; Doer, 4109–4124, 4194–4220, 4372–95; Gerrard, 4112–13, 4121, 4214–20,

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Executive Council–Cont. 4382–83; Maguire, 4392–93; Mitchelson, 4109–20, 4122–24, 4194–4214, 4372–81, 4387; Penner, Jack, 4387–89, 4394–95

Cabinet shuffle Doer, 4688; Schuler, 4688

Communications branch Doer, 4115–17; Mitchelson, 4115–17

Labour relations–staffing Doer, 4197–99; Mitchelson, 4197–99

Policy Management Secretariat Doer, 4117; Mitchelson, 4117

Staffing Doer, 4109, 4113–14, 4194; Mitchelson, 4113–14, 4194

Political/civil service roles Doer, 4121–22; Gerrard, 4121

Export House Status report

Mihychuk, 2004; Tweed, 2004 Fairlane Children's Centre

Twenty-fifth anniversary Rondeau, 2942

Faith Lutheran Personal Care Home Capital project

Chomiak, 4529; Dacquay, 4529 Families and Schools Together program

Graduation Asper, 1785

Family conciliation services Access

Cummings, 3653; Sale, 3653 Funding

Sale, 3544 Family law

Access issues Mackintosh, 2239; Praznik, 2238–39

Custody orders–interprovincial enforcement Driedger, 2459; Mackintosh, 2459–60

Grandparents' rights Mackintosh, 2238; Praznik, 2237–38

Reforms Mackintosh, 2235–37; Praznik, 2234–37

Family Services, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 43)

Sale, 137

Family Services and Housing, Department of Estimates

Debate, 3537–60, 3634–54, 3722–24, 3727 Speakers

Cummings, 3546–60, 3634–54; Sale, 3537–46, 3549–60, 3634–54

Amalgamation Sale, 3537–38, 3545

Focus Sale, 3537

Information technology costs Cummings, 3553–54; Sale, 3553–55

Research and development Cummings, 3551–53; Sale, 3551–53

Family Services and Housing, Department of–Cont. Staffing

Cummings, 3550, 3555; Sale, 3550–51, 3555 Supplementary information (S.P. 161)

Sale, 2025 Family Support Innovations Fund

Access Cummings, 3652; Sale, 3652

Family violence prevention Funding

Sale, 3544–45 Services

Cummings, 3654; Sale, 3654 Farm and Food Days

Pitura, 3063 Farm crisis

See Manitoba farm crisis Farm Family of the Year

Nevakshonoff, 4060–61; Struthers, 496 Farm Lands Ownership Board

Composition Cummings, 2189; Wowchuk, 2189

Policy direction Cummings, 2189–90; Wowchuk, 2189–90

Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) 1r Wowchuk, 693 2r Derkach, 844–45; Dyck, 845; Helwer, 845;

Maguire, 843–44; Penner, Jack, 842–43; Tweed, 841–42; Wowchuk, 839–41

R/S, Maguire, 2736–40; Penner, Jack, 2729–36, 2745–47; Pitura, 2740–42; Tweed, 2742–45

3r Penner, Jack, 5210–11 R/A Liba, 5443

Farm Machinery Board Board qualifications

Struthers, 2335; Wowchuk, 2335–36 Farm organizations

Premier's meetings Doer, 946–47; Penner, Jack, 946–47

Fatality Inquiries Act Return under subsection 43(1), 1999 (S.P. 198)

Mackintosh, 4491 Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Department of Estimates debate, 4167–69

Aboriginal education Counselling services, 3209 Funding formula, 3210–12 Statistics, 3208

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Adolescent facility, 2451–52

Agassiz Youth Centre, 357 Fencing, 2451 Inmate employment experience, 2446–51 Teaching staff–trade certification, 1735–36, 2447 Violent offender unit, 2446

Agricultural Research and Development Initiative Funding, 1111–12

Agriculture Education and training programs, 2707–10 Marketing initiatives, 2704–2707 Strawberry production, 3720–21

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Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.–Cont. Agriculture and Food, Department of

Estimates debate, 1594–1600, 2294–2301, 2703–11, 2782–86, 3007–3011, 3019–21

Agriculture societies Funding, 2711

Agrometeorological Centres of Excellence Update, 3019–21

Ambulance services Rural Manitoba, 4179, 5229

Assiniboine River Advisory Committee Meeting request, 3011 Report recommendations, 2852

Budget Budget Debate, 1198–1203, 1217–18

CalWest Textiles Update, 1995–96

Canadian Hard of Hearing conference, 2631–32 Carbon monoxide poisoning, 662–63 Central Regional Health Authority

Capital projects, 5215 Funding, 4213–15

Commercialization in the classroom Faurschou, 935–37

Condolences, Motions of Bend, Robert William, 523

Crime Prevention Office–Portage la Prairie Funding, 2365–66

Cultural organizations/industries Funding, 3422

Driver licensing Graduated licences, 676–79, 1396 Retesting–medical conditions, 1401–1402

Education and Training, Department of Estimates debate, 3208–12, 3782–83

Education system Aboriginal counselling services, 4168–69

Employment standards, agricultural Fork lift operations, 2895

Finance, Department of Estimates debate, 2137–38

First Nation casinos Accountability, 244 Highways, impact on, 1555 Provincial regulatory control, 243–44 Revenue-sharing formula, 3499 Social costs, 3499


Food Development Centre Funding, 3420–21 Overview, 2295–2301

Government buildings Modifications–Portage la Prairie, 1578–79 Parking spaces–Portage la Prairie, 1579



Health, Department of Estimates debate, 3903–3905, 4178–79

Health care professionals

Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.–Cont. Salaries–speech and language pathologists, 5232

Heritage resources Preservation, 3422

Highway maintenance/construction Capital program, 1824–26 McCain plant–access, 1483–85 Poplar Bluff Industrial Park–access, 1482 Provincial Road 227, 1485–87 Railway approaches, 1724–25 Railway overpasses, 1725–27 Signage, 1487 Trans-Canada Highway–speed limit, 1554–55


1554–55, 1577–79, 1723–27, 1735–38, 1824–25 Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of

Estimates debate, 1921, 1994–97 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

2r, 3418–24 International Joint Commission

Recommendations–Assiniboine River floodway, 2803 Irrigation

Government initiatives, 3007–3009 Potato processing interests, 3018 Saskatchewan initiatives, 3021

Judicial system Court backlogs, 2368–71

Justice, Department of Estimates debate, 2350–52, 2365–71, 2446–52

K & G Mushrooms Composting, 1996–97

Labour, Department of Estimates debate, 2498, 2887, 2894–96

Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) 3r, 5386–87

Legal Aid Services of Manitoba Appeal process, 2352 Eligibility guidelines, 2352

Legal services Availability–rural Manitoba, 2371


Legislative Building Restoration work, 1737–39

Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2035–36 Long Plain First Nation

Nurse practitioner, 5231 Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation

Veterinary practice start-up loans, 2784 Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation

Amalgamation Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation, 1597

Appeal process, 1598–1600 Board appointments, 1600 Coverage levels, 1595–96 Headquarters, location of, 1594 Premium rates, 1594

Manitoba Developmental Centre Capital improvements, 1578 Service expansion, 3904–3905


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Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.–Cont. Manitoba Indian Agriculture Program

Replacement, 4168 McHappy Day, 1269–70 Members' Statements

Agassiz Youth Centre, 357 Agriculture–Strawberry production, 3720–21 Canadian Hard of Hearing conference, 2631–32 Carbon monoxide poisoning, 662–63 McHappy Day, 1269–70 Nursing profession

Education and training programs, rural, 1518 Portage la Prairie Firefighters' Social Club

Manitoba Child Care Association donation, 1349 Portage la Prairie Public Library, 544 Poverty rate, child, 496–97 Student Employment Resource Centre, 1090–91 T-33 jet aircraft refurbishment, 4812 Tim Horton's Camp Day, 2038–39

Mining industry Aggregate reserves, 1921, 1994–95

Natural resources officers Collective bargaining, 3419–20

Nursing profession Education and training programs, 1345, 3903–3904

Registered psychiatric nurses, 5216 Education and training programs, rural, 1518



Agricultural Research and Development Initiative Funding, 1111–12

First Nation casinos Accountability, 244 Gaming agreement compliance, 3500 Provincial regulatory control, 243–44 Revenue-sharing formula, 3499 Social costs, 3499

International Joint Commission Recommendations

Assiniboine River floodway, 2803 Nursing profession

Education and training programs, 1345 Portage la Prairie Hospital

Psychiatric unit, 1345 Public Schools Act

Amendments–home schooling, 4899–4900 School boards

Autonomy, 91 Wildlife Act

Amendments Public consultations, 1000

Pan American Games Surplus, 2137

Petitions Gaming

Community plebiscites/referendums 2121;


4893; ruled in order, 4966

Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.–Cont. 4965; ruled in order, 5014–15 5013; ruled in order, 5069–70 5111; ruled in order, 5237–38

Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) 3r, 5363–64

Portage Correctional Institution Upgrades, 1577–78, 2371, 2446

Portage la Prairie Firefighters' Social Club Manitoba Child Care Association donation, 1349


Portage la Prairie Public Library, 544 Post-secondary education

Accessibility and affordability, 727–29, 3422–23 Distance education, 3783

Poverty rate, child, 496–97 Presiding officers


Private Members' Business Commercialization in the classroom, 935–37 Driver licensing

Graduated licences, 676–79 Post-secondary education

Accessibility and affordability, 727–29 Rural Economic Development Initiative, 837

Privilege, Matters of Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2035–36


Public Schools Act Amendments–home schooling, 4899–4900

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) R/S, 4913, 4922–23, 5100; 3r, 5136–37


2r, 3946–52; 3r, 5340–42 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 456 Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Long Plain First Nation detachment, 2367–68 Staffing, 2366–67

Rural Economic Development Initiative, 837 School boards

Autonomy, 91 School divisions

Funding formula, 2498 Student Employment Resource Centre, 1090–91 T-33 jet aircraft refurbishment, 4812 Throne Speech

Debate, 455–56 Tim Horton's Camp Day, 2038–39 Tourism

Marketing, 3421 Transportation industry

Trucking Hours of operation, 1396–97

Treaty land entitlements Expenditures–legal opinion, 4167

Veterinary Medical Act Artificial insemination provisions, 2785–86

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Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.–Cont. Proclamation, 2785

Veterinary services Rural Manitoba, 2710–11, 2782–83

Veterinary training Internships–large animal requirements, 2783–84

Water resources Strategic planning, 3853


2r, 4139–42; 3r, 5348–50 Waterhen First Nation

Land dispute, 4167 Wildlife Act

Amendments Public consultations, 1000


Youth for Christ Government support, 2366

Federal-provincial agreements Doer, 4110

Federal-Provincial Relations Secretariat Funding

Doer, 4109 Staffing

Selinger, 1523; Stefanson, 1523 Fehr, Frank and Louella

Outstanding Young Farmer Couple Award Penner, Jim, 3828–29

Fetal alcohol syndrome Cerilli, 482–83; Driedger, 1155–56; Gerrard, 1217, 3344; Sale, 1155

Fibre Manufacturing Inc. Expansion

Allan, 4690–91 Film industry

Tax incentives McGifford, 3070; Tweed, 3070–71

Filmon, Gary Service recognition

Mitchelson, 4111

Filmon, Gary (Tuxedo) P.C. Aboriginal personal care home

Status, 4632 Agriculture

PMU industry, 164 Processing plants, 164 Safety net programs, 165



Budget, balanced Government commitment, 16–18, 159–60

Canadian Wheat Board Flexibility, 161, 163

Cancer Chemotherapy treatment

Hours of operation, 487 CBC "24 Hours," 861–62

Filmon, Gary (Tuxedo) P.C.–Cont. Child pornography

Enforcement of possession laws, 159, 168 Civil service

Recognition, 151 Clean Environment Commission

Appeal process–Conservation Minister's role, 140–41 Condolences, Motions of

Bend, Robert William, 516–17 McDonald, Walter Clifton, 499–500 McKenzie, James Wallace, 508–10 Wiebe, Cornelius W., 503

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest, 241–42, 997–98


Deficit reduction Departmental instructions, 15

Deloitte and Touche financial review Premier's comments–audit, 13–15

Economic growth Throne Speech, 153–54 Trade agreements, 166–67

Education system Advertising policy, 158 Standards testing–Grade 3, 601–2

Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) R/S, 5086

Elections Finances Act Amendments–corporate and union contributions, 84–85

First Nation casinos Community approval, 558–60, 599–600, 653 Community plebiscites/referendums, 559 Information availability, 557–58, 653



Flooding (1999) Throne Speech, 161

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation amendments, 945 Premier's travel expenses, 944–45

Government hirings Approval process, 37–38

Government of Manitoba Cabinet members–congratulations, 151–52

Hacault, Archbishop Antoine, 554 Health, Department of

Estimates debate, 4631–32 Health care system


Financial accountability, 474 Hog industry

Marketing system, 161–62, 397–99 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

3r, 705–9 Home care program, 158–59 Income Assistance

Substance abuse treatment, 271

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Filmon, Gary (Tuxedo) P.C.–Cont. Workfare legislation, 270, 271–73

Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1106, 1260–61 Reductions, 902–903

Manitoba Century Summit, 790 Manitoba Hydro

Limestone hydro project Debt repayment, 535

Rate approval process, 534 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Rate approval process, 534 Manitoba Telecom Service

Rate increase, 741–42 Minimum wage

Annual review, 154–55 Ministerial Statements

CBC "24 Hours," 861–62 Hacault, Archbishop Antoine, 554 Manitoba Century Summit, 790 Manitoba Telecom Service

Rate increase, 741–42 Yom Hashoah, 739–40


Oral Questions Budget, balanced

Government commitment, 16–18 Cancer

Chemotherapy treatment Hours of operation, 487


Conservation Minister's role, 140–41 Conservation, Minister of

Conflict of interest, 241–42, 997–98 Deficit reduction

Departmental instructions, 15 Deloitte and Touche financial review

Premier's comments–audit, 13–15 Education system

Standards testing–Grade 3, 601–2 First Nation casinos

Community approval, 558–60, 599–600, 653 Information availability, 557–8, 653



Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation amendments, 945 Premier's travel expenses, 944–45

Government hirings Approval process, 37–38

Health care system Bed openings

Minister's directive, 473–74 Financial accountability, 474

Hog industry Marketing system, 397–99

Income Assistance Substance abuse treatment, 271

Filmon, Gary (Tuxedo) P.C.–Cont. Workfare legislation, 270, 271–73

Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1106, 1260–61 Reductions, 902–903

Manitoba Hydro Limestone hydro project

Debt repayment, 535 Rate approval process, 534



Post-secondary education Funding, 904

Taxpayer Protection Act Referendum requirements, 1106

Wildlife Act Amendments–public consultations, 744–46

Winnipeg Police Service Funding, 139


Points of Order P/O by Ashton respecting word "dishonest" (Filmon)



Premier of Manitoba Congratulations, 151


Congratulations, 150 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 150–51 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3)

2r, 251 Rural development

Throne Speech, 158 Taxation

Throne Speech, 154 Taxpayer Protection Act

Referendum requirements, 1106 Throne Speech

Debate, 150–69 Water resources

Protection, 168 Wildlife Act

Amendments–public consultations, 744–46 Winnipeg Police Service

Funding, 139 Yom Hashoah, 739–40

Finance, Department of. See also Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy–Requests

Estimates Debate, 1350–1366, 1451–68, 1520–53, 1678–1708,

2040–67, 2135–62, 2215 Speakers

Faurschou, 2137–38; Gerrard, 2138–41; Gilleshammer, 1451–52; Loewen, 1361, 1452–61, 1535–49, 1550–52, 1702–1708, 2047–48,

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Finance, Department of –Cont. 2141–49; Selinger, 1350–1366, 1451–68, 1520–53, 1678–1707, 2040–67, 2135–62; Stefanson, 1352–1366, 1460–7, 1520–35, 1549–50, 1553, 1678–1702, 2040–47, 2048–67, 2135–37, 2150–60


Audit Branch Audit coverage targets

Selinger, 1465–66; Stefanson, 1465–66 Reorganization

Selinger, 1465; Stefanson, 1465 Value for money reviews

Selinger, 1364; Stefanson, 1364 Preliminary Financial Report, 2000 (S.P. 209)

Selinger, 5019 Revenue projections

Selinger, 1520; Stefanson, 1520 Staff recognition

Stefanson, 1353, 1357 Staffing

Selinger, 1353–54; Stefanson, 1353–54 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 184)

Selinger, 3711 Supplementary information (S.P. 143)

Selinger, 1311 Transition committee briefing documents

Selinger, 2050–59; Stefanson, 2050–59 Treasury–Manitoba syndicate

Selinger, 1357; Stefanson, 1357

Finance, Minister of Financial community–meetings


Financial Administration Act Report pursuant to subsection 63(4), 2000 (S.P. 201)

Selinger, 4612 Report under subsection 63(4), 1999 (S.P. 69)

Selinger, 187

Financial Institutions Regulations program Overview

Lemieux, 3082

Fire college See Manitoba Emergency Services College

Fire Commissioner, Office of the Administrative costs

Barrett, 2400; Schuler, 2400 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 5)

Barrett, 35 Disaster planning

Barrett, 3104–3105; Smith, S., 3103–3104 Esso storage facility–East St. Paul

Barrett, 2901–2905, 2970–80; Schuler, 2901–2904, 2970–80

Municipal fire services Barrett, 2900; Schuler, 2900

Update Barrett, 1743

Firefighters Loewen, 543; Smith, S., 1006–1007

First Ministers' conference Agenda–environmental issues

Chomiak, 4974–75; Friesen, 4975; Gerrard, 4974–75; Lathlin, 4975

Health care communiqué Doer, 5017–18; Gerrard, 5018–19; Mitchelson, 5018

First Nation casinos Loewen, 3350; Penner, Jim, 3084–85; Pitura, 3359; Tweed, 3434, 3436

Accountability Faurschou, 244; Lemieux, 244

All-party committee Lemieux, 1777, 1779–80; Penner, Jim, 1776–77; Praznik, 1779–80

Alternate proposals Derkach, 2550, 2624–25, 2758–59; Doer, 2130, 2210, 2931–33; Gerrard, 2130, 2210; Lemieux, 2436–37, 2550–51, 2624–25, 2756–57, 2759–60; Mitchelson, 2931–32; Pitura, 2436; Praznik, 2756–57, 2759–60; Robinson, 2130, 2625, 2758–59

Audits Ashton, 3715–16; Doer, 2128, 2798, 2936–38; Lemieux, 2128; Mitchelson, 2798; Praznik, 2127–29, 2936–38, 3715–16

Background investigation requirements Lemieux, 2800–2801; Praznik, 2800–2801

Civil Legal Services Mackintosh, 2342–43; Praznik, 2342–43

Community approval Doer, 558–59, 600–601, 653–54, 2203–2204; Dyck, 3257; Filmon, 558–60, 599–600, 653; Helwer, 1437; Lemieux, 560–61, 696–97, 1437, 1776, 1925–26, 3257–58; Mitchelson, 2203–2204; Pitura, 696; Reimer, 560, 1775–76, 1925

Community opposition Ashton, 3821–23; Maguire, 3821–22; Praznik, 3822–23

Community opposition–Headingley Doer, 3317–18; Pitura, 3317

Community plebiscites/referendums Ashton, 3492–93; Doer, 2031; Filmon, 559; Lemieux, 541, 1776, 1777–79, 1780, 1926; Penner, Jack, 3497–98; Penner, Jim, 1777–78; Praznik, 1778–79, 1780; Reimer, 541, 1776, 1926, 2030–31, 3492

Construction costs Pitura, 1438; Robinson, 1438

Culture, Heritage and Tourism role Gerrard, 3065–67; McGifford, 3065–70; Tweed, 3067–70

Economic impact Doer, 2034; Gilleshammer, 2336; Lemieux, 2626–27; Loewen, 2032–34, 2130–32, 2626, 3258, 3320–21, 3401; McGifford, 2033, 2131–32, 2336, 2438, 3258; Penner, Jim, 2438; Selinger, 2033–34, 3258, 3320–21, 3401

Economic opportunities Doer, 465; Friesen, 702; Loewen, 702; Pitura, 1438; Robinson, 1438

Expansion Lemieux, 541; Reimer, 541

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First Nation casinos–Cont. Gaming agreement compliance

Ashton, 3500; Derkach, 2751–52; Faurschou, 3500; Lemieux, 2551–52, 2624, 2625–26, 2751–54, 2756, 2798–99, 2847–48, 2850–53; Praznik, 2756, 2851–53 Reimer, 2551–52, 2624, 2625–26, 2752–53, 2798–99, 2846–48; Schuler, 2753–54; Tweed, 2850

Government authority Doer, 2208–2209; Gilleshammer, 2208–2209

Highways, impact on Ashton, 1555; Faurschou, 1555

Implementation Committee Lemieux, 2846, 2849–50; Loewen, 2846; Praznik, 2849–50; Reimer, 2437; Robinson, 2437

Government representative Lemieux, 3087–92; Praznik, 3087–93

Information availability Doer, 557–58, 653; Filmon, 557–58, 653

Intervention programs Ashton, 3497; Penner, Jim, 3497

Legal action–postponement Doer, 3394–95; Tweed, 3394

Legislation Doer, 2204–2205; Mitchelson, 2204

Legislative amendments Lemieux, 2129–30; Reimer, 2129–30

Market assessments Lemieux, 2211–12; Pitura, 2210–12

Minister's awareness Lemieux, 2626; Loewen, 2626

Moratorium Ashton, 3714–15; Loewen, 3714–15

Operations management Doer, 2797–98, 3319–20, 3442; Lemieux, 2127, 2934; Maguire, 3319–20; Mitchelson, 2797–98; Pitura, 2934; Reimer, 3442; Tweed, 2127

Overview Lemieux, 3078–80

Partnership agreements Doer, 2210; Gerrard, 2210; Lemieux, 2934; Pitura, 2934;

Postponement Lemieux, 1003–1004; Reimer, 1003–1004

Premier's comments Lemieux, 1003; Reimer, 1003

Provincial regulatory control Faurschou, 243–44; Lemieux, 243–44

Public consultations Ashton, 3493, 3619–20; Derkach, 3493; Doer, 3447–48, 3492; Friesen, 702; Gilleshammer, 3493; Helwer, 1086–87; Lemieux, 494, 697, 869–70, 905, 1086–87, 2436; Loewen, 494, 702, 2435–36; Maguire, 3447; Mitchelson, 3491–92; Pitura, 697; Reimer, 275, 869–70, 905, 3619; Robinson, 275–76

Request for proposals Lemieux, 494; Loewen, 494; Reimer, 242–43, 275; Robinson, 242–43, 275, 542; Tweed, 542

Revenue-sharing formula Ashton, 3499–3500, 3823; Cummings, 2205–2206, 3395; Derkach, 2330–31; Doer, 2206, 2207; Dyck, 3499; Faurschou, 3420, 3499;

First Nation casinos–Cont. Lemieux, 2205–2207, 2208, 2330–31, 3395–96; Pitura, 1438; Praznik, 2206–2208, 3823; Reimer, 2329–30; Robinson, 1438, 2206–2208, 2207–2208, 2331

Security checks Lemieux, 2848; Praznik, 2848

Selection Committee Lemieux, 494, 905; Loewen, 493–94; Reimer, 905; Robinson, 542; Tweed, 542

Consultations Lemieux, 2755–56; Tweed, 2755

Criteria Doer, 2209–10; Gerrard, 2209; Gilleshammer, 2933; Lemieux, 2933–34

Employment contract tabling request Doer, 4376; Mitchelson, 4376

Extension Lemieux, 1779; Praznik, 1779

Process Ashton, 3820–21, 4058; Derkach, 3392–94, 3820–21; Doer, 3318–19, 3394; Lemieux, 3393–94; Penner, Jack, 3318–19; Penner, Jim, 3427; Reimer, 4058; Tweed, 3394

Recommendations Doer, 2027; Gilleshammer, 1775; Lemieux, 1672–73, 1775; Mitchelson, 2027; Reimer, 1672

Report release Lemieux, 1926–27; Praznik, 1926–27

Staff secondments Doer, 2027–28; Lemieux, 2029–30; Mitchelson, 2027–28; Praznik, 2028–30

Site selection–off-reserve Lemieux, 276; Loewen, 276

Site selection–on-reserve Lemieux, 542; Reimer, 541–42

Social costs Ashton, 3494, 3495–97, 3499, 3715; Cummings, 3495–96; Enns, 3493–94; Faurschou, 3499; Loewen, 3496, 3714–15; Pitura, 3496–97; Sale, 3496

Standing committee review Lemieux, 2799–2800; Penner, Jack, 2799–2800

Thoroughbred racing, impact on Mihychuk, 1857–58; Tweed, 1857–58

Tourism potential Derkach, 2212; McGifford, 2213, 2440; Tweed, 2439–40

Viva Las Vegas gaming and resorts Lemieux, 244–45; Penner, Jack, 244

Winnipeg, impact on Friesen, 702; Loewen, 702

First Nation communities. See also Employment standards; specific First Nations

Housing initiatives Pitura, 4154–56; Robinson, 4154–56

Housing shortages Robinson, 4152–53

Sustainable development Doer, 4218–19; Gerrard, 4218

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First Nation communities–Cont. Unemployment rate

Gerrard, 407 Voters' rights–Corbiere decision

Pitura, 1005; Robinson, 1005, 1114–15 First Nations addiction foundation

Establishment Chomiak, 2331; Penner, Jim, 2331

First-time homebuyers tax credit Elimination

Doer, 1158–59; Filmon, 1158–59 Extension

Reimer, 1089; Selinger, 1089 Replacement

Reimer, 1089; Selinger, 1089 Fiscal management. See also Deficit reduction

Expenditures Stefanson, 372

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Stefanson, 372–73

Former government's policies Ashton, 172–77; Sale, 429

Manitoba's reputation Stefanson, 373–74

Fiscal Stabilization Fund. See also Fiscal management Agricultural disaster assistance

Doer, 2542–44, 2629; Enns, 1675; Mitchelson, 2542–43; Penner, Jack, 562, 1640–41, 1645, 2629, 2695; Pitura, 1634–35; Selinger, 1675; Wowchuk, 1637, 2536, 2695


Fishing industry. See also Northern Fishermen's Freight Assistance Program

Stock management Enns, 4355; Lathlin, 4355

Fleet Vehicles Competition

Ashton, 1740; Cummings, 1740 Electric cars

Ashton, 1585; Pitura, 1585 Equipment leasing

Ashton, 1720; Cummings, 1720 Fuel charge-back–personal use

Ashton, 1561; Helwer, 1561 Fleet Vehicles Agency

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 60) Ashton, 137

Flin Flon constituency Community events

Jennissen, 3450 Flooding. See also International Joint Commission; Urgent

Public Importance, Matters of Agricultural disaster assistance

Aglugub, 4244–45; Ashton, 562, 661, 757–66, 791, 797, 1112–13, 1373–74, 2628, 3444, 4013–14, 4235–38; Cerilli, 895–99; Cummings, 890–95, 4242–44; Derkach, 327–28, 821–24, 1001; Doer, 41–42, 794–97, 906–907, 945–46, 2434–35, 2545–46, 3392, 3611–12, 4006–4009; Enns, 887–90, 925–26, 4245–47; Faurschou, 922–24, 4255–57; Filmon, 794–96; Friesen, 882–85; Gerrard, 766–70,

Flooding–Cont. 793, 4259–60; Gilleshammer, 422–23, 4257–59; Helwer, 979–83, 1630–32; Laurendeau, 962–64; Lemieux, 974–79; Loewen, 926–30, 956–57; Maguire, 396, 562–63, 770–77, 791–93, 796–97, 805–806, 906, 945–46, 968–74, 1000–1001, 1112–13, 2544–46, 3392, 4012–14; Mitchelson, 2434, 3611–12, 4006–4008, 4238–40; Nevakshonoff, 816–21; Penner, Jack, 40–42, 561, 562, 608–609, 660, 661–62, 723–26, 755–57, 946, 1514–15, 1638–63, 2105–11, 2627–28, 3444, 3819–20, 4010, 4052–53, 4232–35, 4252; Pitura, 918–22, 1632–35, 4252–55; Reimer, 880–81; Rocan, 871–72; Rondeau, 4251–52; Schellenberg, 885–87; Smith, S., 806–13, 957–62; Struthers, 824–26, 879–80, 964–67, 4247–48, 4260; Tweed, 813–16, 4248–50; Wowchuk, 41, 561–62, 563–64, 609, 662, 715–23, 797–98, 906, 1000–2, 1515, 1636–38, 2105–12, 3392, 3819–20, 4010, 4052–53, 4240–42

Disaster assistance Doer, 3818; Mitchelson, 3818

Flood forecast Ashton, 3817, 3915; Enns, 3817, 3915, 4005; Gerrard, 3916, 4005–4006; Lathlin, 4005

Flood insurance program Ashton, 1585; Pitura, 1585

Floodproofing programs Ashton, 1373

All-party committee Doer, 1269; Penner, Jack, 1268–69

Community ring dikes Gerrard, 4414; Lathlin, 4414

Funding Selinger, 3630; Stefanson, 3630

Government commitment Doer, 246; Lathlin, 246–47; Pitura, 245–47

Winnipeg Gerrard, 2140–41; Selinger, 2140–41

Information briefings Doer, 3818; Mitchelson, 3818

Minister's visit Gilleshammer, 1513–14; Wowchuk, 1513–14

Red River ice jams Helwer, 1932; Lathlin, 1932

Red River Valley Allan, 2940; Doer, 2940

Springfield constituency Schuler, 4229–30

Flooding (1999) Pitura, 356–57

Disaster assistance Penner, Jack, 453–54

Premier's tour–southwest Manitoba Derkach, 4389–92; Doer, 4387–94; Maguire, 4392–93; Mitchelson, 4387; Penner, Jack, 4387–89

Throne Speech Filmon, 161

Flooding, overland Disaster assistance

Ashton, 3719–20, 4057–58; Helwer, 3719–20, 4057

61

Hansard Index

Flooding–Winnipeg Disaster assistance

Ashton, 4574; Rondeau, 4574

Flora Place Martindale, 543

Flyer Industries Management–former NDP administration

Doer, 461; Enns, 460

Folklorama Aglugub, 5027–28; Dacquay, 4811–12; Smith, J., 5027

Food Development Centre Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 51)

Friesen, 137 Funding

Faurschou, 3420–21; Wowchuk, 1489 Overview

Faurschou, 2295–2301; Wowchuk, 2295–2301

Forage industry Government support

Penner, Jack, 3128–29; Wowchuk, 3128–29 Foreign trade

Aglugub, 991–92; Gilleshammer, 983–87; Mihychuk, 987–89; Penner, Jack, 992–94; Smith, S., 994; Tweed, 989–91

Agricultural subsidies Mihychuk, 1421–22; Tweed, 1421

Opportunities–U.S. market Tweed, 1409–10

Provincial sales tax rebate Tweed, 1410

Trade representatives Mihychuk, 1427–29; Tweed, 1427–29

Forest fires Conditions

Cummings, 4681; Enns, 4846; Gerrard, 4681–82; Lathlin, 4681, 4845–46

Expenditures Lathlin, 3837–38, 3839–40; Maguire, 3837, 3839

Fire protection priorities Enns, 3838; Lathlin, 3838–39

Fort Garry constituency Smith, J., 179–80

Fort Garry courthouse Status report

Ashton, 3825–26; Smith, J., 3825–26 Fort Garry Legion Poppy Trust Fund

Smith, J., 2339 Fort Garry School Division

International student program Allan, 4338–39

Fort Rouge constituency Sale, 425–26

Fort Rouge School Student publication

Sale, 753

Fort Whyte Centre Reaching New Horizons project

Loewen, 3259

Fort Whyte constituency Constituent concerns

Loewen, 216–19

Foster care Rate increase

Sale, 3543–44

Foster parents Government support

Martindale, 5025; Sale, 5025–26

Foster parents association Funding

Martindale, 5028–29

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Accessibility

Cummings, 3146; McGifford, 3146 Administration

Dacquay, 2566 Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 25)

McGifford, 83 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 180)

McGifford, 3390 Breach

Doer, 3138–40, 3247–48; Dyck, 3145–46; Gilleshammer, 3408–3409; McGifford, 3145–46; Praznik, 3138–40, 3247–48

Staff discipline Doer, 3249; Praznik, 3248–49

Extension McGifford, 2561

Legislation amendments Doer, 945; Filmon, 945

Legislation review Gilleshammer, 3408; McGifford, 1339, 2561; Tweed, 1338–39

Premier's travel expenses Doer, 944–45, 945; Filmon, 944–45

Requests Clerk of the Executive Council, role of

Doer, 4211; Mitchelson, 4211 Finance, Department of

Selinger, 1354–56; Stefanson, 1354 Health, Department of

Chomiak, 3893, 4436; Driedger, 3893 Labour, Department of

Barrett, 1339; Schuler, 1339 Ministerial travel

Doer, 4202–4205; Mitchelson, 4202–4205 Ministers, role of

Doer, 4211–14, 4373–76; Mitchelson, 4211–14, 4373–75

Premier's role Doer, 4206–10; Mitchelson, 4205–10

French Language Services Secretariat Agreement on the promotion of official languages

Selinger, 1356; Stefanson, 1356 Request for Proposals

Ashton, 2070; Pitura, 2070 Update

McGifford, 2562

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Hansard Index

Friendship Centres Dewar, 1117

Friesen, Hon. Jean (Wolseley) N.D.P. Arson reduction strategy

Funding, 355–56 Budget

Budget Debate, 1124–28 Canada/Manitoba Economic Development Partnership Agreement

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 80), 187 Canada/Manitoba Infrastructure Works

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 79), 187 Capital Region Review Panel

Abolition, 1005–1006 Minister's position, 4672–74 Replacement, 1442 Update, 4658

Children's services Spending priorities, 4901

City of Winnipeg Act Review, 4664–65, 4668

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16) 1r, 944; 2r, 2303–2305

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) 1r, 270; 2r, 524–26; R/S, 544; 3r, 545

Conservation districts Boundaries, 4675–76

Conservation Districts of Manitoba Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 50), 137

Dakota Tipi First Nation Premier's meeting, 2757

Economic development Government initiatives, 4659–60

First Ministers' conference Agenda–environmental issues, 4975

First Nation casinos Economic opportunities, 702 Public consultations, 702 Winnipeg, impact on, 702


Food Development Centre Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 51), 137


Agricultural disaster assistance, 882–85 Great Plains Interpretive Centre

Cost sharing, 1344 Meeting request, 1344


Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Mandate, 4655–56 Staff recognition, 4660–61 Staffing, 4666 Staffing ratios

Rural and urban offices, 192–93 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 191), 3818

Labour legislation Unpaid family leave, 4679

Leaf Rapids Town Properties Financial statement, 1999, 3817

Friesen, Hon. Jean (Wolseley) N.D.P.–Cont. Livestock Stewardship Initiative

Update, 4657–58 Manitoba Water Services Board

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 47), 137 Municipal Act

Amendments, 4665 Municipal Board

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 49), 137 Update, 4671–72

Neighbourhoods Alive! Recreational opportunities–schools, 4678–79 Staffing, 4671 Update, 4656–57

Oral Questions Arson reduction strategy

Funding, 355–56 Capital Region Review Panel

Abolition, 1005–1006 Replacement, 1442

Children's services Spending priorities, 4901

Dakota Tipi First Nation Premier's meeting, 2757


First Nation casinos Economic opportunities, 702 Public consultations, 702 Winnipeg, impact on, 702


Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Staffing ratios

Rural and urban offices, 192–93 Urban planning policy

Green-light zone–adult businesses, 3717–18 Winnipeg Development Agreement

Expenditures, 539–40 Partners in Public Service program

Update, 4666–67 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

1r, 2541; 2r, 3365–67 Rural Development, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 46), 137 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48)

1r, 3916; 2r, 4136–38 Surface Rights Board


The Forks North Portage Partnership Consolidated Financial Statements, 4969

Urban Affairs, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 45), 137

Urban Economic Development Initiative Budget, 4677 Update, 4659

Urban planning policy Green-light zone–adult businesses, 3717–18

Winnipeg, City of Financial assistance, 4677

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Hansard Index

Friesen, Hon. Jean (Wolseley) N.D.P.–Cont. Funding, 4658–59 Property repair orders, 524–26, 545 Video lottery terminal revenues, 4677–78

Winnipeg Development Agreement Annual update, 3390 Expenditures, 539–40

Friesen, Theodore (Ted) Altona citizen of the year

Penner, Jack, 1444 Funk's Livestock Transport

New facilities Penner, Jim, 2806

Gambling

Addiction statistics Chomiak, 2334; Loewen, 2332–34; Robinson, 2332

Gaming. See also Bostrom report; First Nation casinos; Manitoba Gaming Control Commission; Manitoba Lotteries Corporation; Petitions

Casino–Brandon area Gilleshammer, 424

Expansion Loewen, 3355–56

Public consultations Doer, 949–50; Lemieux, 950; Reimer, 949–50

Social costs Lemieux, 3267–68; Penner, Jim, 3266–67

Tourism, impact on McGifford, 2966–68; Reimer, 2966–68

Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for Conflict of interest–legal opinion

Doer, 4727; Gerrard, 4727–28; Praznik, 4727 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest Ashton, 3276–79; Derkach, 3140–41, 3145, 3158–61, 3163–65, 3173–74; Doer, 3140–41, 3144–45, 3251–53, 3312–13, 3445–47; Gerrard, 3323; Lemieux, 3153–58, 3161–67, 3170–83, 3249–51, 3265, 3272–75; Penner, Jim, 3181; Praznik, 3144–45, 3150–53, 3161–63, 3167–72, 3251–53, 3268–72, 3445–47; Reimer, 3176–80, 3182–83, 3249–51, 3265–66, 3312; Smith, J., 3313; Tweed, 3312–13

Gaming facilities Market assessments

Lemieux, 2935–36; Schuler, 2935 Garden Valley Collegiate

Dyck, 956 Gasoline pricing

See Motor fuel industry General Byng School

Schoolyard improvement plan Smith, J., 2942

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib. Agriculture and Food, Department of

Estimates debate, 2403–2408 Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

2r, 3625–26 Breast cancer

Cancer causing agents, 595

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Screening program, 595–96 Treatment, 596


Budget Debate, 1218–23 Budget, balanced

Government commitment, 21 Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program, 1023–24 Canadian Blood Services

Labour dispute, 4810 Cardiac care

Heart transplant program, 3144 Cardiac care, pediatric, 3143–44 Cataract surgery

Waiting lists, 3396 CBC "24 Hours," 862 Chief Electoral Officer

Annual Report,–standing committee review, 3442–43 Children's services, 611–12

Early childhood development initiatives, 4853 Spending priorities, 4900

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) 2r, 530–31

Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47) 3r, 5370–71

Condolences, Motions of Bend, Robert William, 517–18 McDonald, Walter Clifton, 500 McKenzie, James Wallace, 515 Wiebe, Cornelius W., 503–504

Conservation, Department of Estimates debate, 4414–17

Court Security Act (Bill 9) 2r, 570–73

Crop insurance Farm management and marketing, 2403–2404

CRTC decision, 3390 Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of

Estimates debate, 2968–69, 3065–67 Curry, John

Reeve, Headingley, Manitoba, 149 Democratic rights, 4907 Drinking water

Contamination–liability, 1781 Laboratory privatization, 1780

Drug Program Information Network Update, 5232

E. coli bacteria, 2214–45 Balmoral, Manitoba, 4573–74 High-risk wells, 2334–35 Testing, 2032

Economic growth Technological advancements, 950–51

Education and Training, Minister of Resignation request, 5025

Education system Funding, 800–801

Special needs, 88 Technological infrastructure, 3345

Elections Advertising regulations, 2938–40

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Hansard Index

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17)

2r, 4722–23; 3r, 5354 Elections Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4)

2r, 4715–18; 3r, 5324–25 Elections Manitoba

Report–legislative review, 3926 Electrification, 254 Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31)

2r, 4346–48 Employment creation


Clean-up costs, 2139–40 Government credibility, 1624

Executive Council Estimates debate, 4112–13, 4121, 4214–20, 4382–83 Staffing–political/civil service roles, 4121

Fetal alcohol syndrome, 1217 Reduction strategy, 3344


First Ministers' conference Agenda–environmental issues, 4974–75 Health care communiqué, 5018–19

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2130, 2210 Culture, Heritage and Tourism role, 3065–67 Partnership agreements, 2210 Selection Committee–criteria, 2209

First Nation communities Sustainable development, 4218 Unemployment rate, 407

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 766–70, 793,

4259–60 Flood forecast, 3916, 4005–4006 Floodproofing programs

Community ring dikes, 4414 Winnipeg, 2140–41

Forest fires Conditions, 4681–82

Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for Conflict of interest–legal opinion, 4727–28

Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for Conflict of interest, 3323

Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2622, 2634 Global warming

Reduction strategy, 2627 Government Motions


Manitoba farm crisis, 55–60, 116–17 Hacault, Archbishop Antoine, 554 Health, Department of

Estimates debate, 4633–39 Administrative costs, 4634

Health, Minister of, 4738 Health care facilities

Capital program, 4401–4402

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Food services, 352–53, 3922–23, 4014–15

Health care professionals Salaries–provincial comparisons, 4809–10

Health care system, 3926–27 Cost drivers, 4112, 4215 Evidence-based medicine

Premier's position, 4852–53 Expenditure management, 21 Expenditures, 20 First Nation communities, 4216 Funding–provincial comparisons, 4734–35 Government commitment, 255 Information technology, 4636

Procurement guidelines, 4637 Minister's responsibility, 3922 Nurse/patient ratios–provincial comparisons, 4635 Nursing shortage, 564, 700 Physiotherapy, 3255 Plastic surgery program, 4635 Research and development, 4637–38 Spending accountability, 4900, 5250 Stroke treatment programs, 4638–39

Henteleff Tree Nursery Development, 278–79

Hepatitis C Early diagnosis/treatment, 2849, 4639

Highway map, 3610 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33)

R/S, 4781, 5091–92 Hog industry

Environmental licensing, 1624 Waste management, 2407–2408


Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 5240 Mine accident, 4845

Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of Estimates debate, 1410–11

Infrastructure program Government commitment, 254


Rural and urban offices, 192–93 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)


Recommendations Pembina Valley holding site, 2802 Ste. Agathe dam, 2801

Irrigation Infrastructure funding, 4414–15

J. M. Schneider Inc. Environmental assessment, 2549 Stop-work order, 2549

Kuhl, Doug, 149–50 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

2r, 4988–91; R/S, 5392; 3r, 5409–12 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18)

2r, 4944–45; 3r, 5389 Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2024

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Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Manitoba Century Summit, 790–91 Manitoba Day, 1078 Manitoba Environmental Council

Termination, 4688–89 Manitoba farm crisis, 55–60, 116–17 Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit

Consultations, 2969 Extension–new media, 2969

Manitoba Health Research Council, 3502–3503 Funding, 1030

Manitoba Innovation Network Funding, 1031 Future plans, 951

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Accountability, 1266–67 Board minutes–release, 1316 Human Resources review, 1342–43, 1438–39, 1445 Information release, 1930 Provincial Auditor's report, 1111, 1164–65, 1211 Public inquiry, 1316 Report recommendations, 1929–30

Implementation, 1512–13 McKay, Marcus, 4231, 4287 Members' Statements

Children's services, 611–12 Curry, John

Reeve, Headingley, Manitoba, 149 Democratic rights, 4907 E. coli bacteria, 2214–15 Fetal alcohol syndrome, 1217 First Nations

Unemployment rate, 407 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest, 3323 Health, Minister of, 4738 Health care system, 3926–27 Kuhl, Doug, 149–50 Manitoba Health Research Council, 3502–3503 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Human Resources review, 1445 McKay, Marcus, 4231 National Aboriginal Day, 2943 Post-secondary education

Funding, 805 Progressive Conservative Party, 5126–27 Round Table on Sustainable Development, 1785–86 Standing committees, 4511 Sustainable development strategy, 2634, 3721–22 TechQuest 2000, 1008 Unemployment rate, 4231

Ministerial Statements Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program, 1023–24 CBC "24 Hours," 862 CRTC decision, 3390 First Ministers' conference

Health care communiqué, 5018–19 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 793 Flood forecast, 3916, 4005–4006

Forest fires Conditions, 4681–82

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest–legal opinion, 4727–28 Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2622 Hacault, Archbishop Antoine, 554 Health care facilities

Capital program, 4401–4402 Highway map, 3610 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 5240

Mine accident, 4845 Manitoba Century Summit, 790–91 Manitoba Day, 1078 McKay, Marcus, 4287 National Day of Remembrance

École Polytechnique, 269 National Forest Week, 1022 Peacekeeping Day, 4895 Philippine Heritage Week, 2433 Pioneers 2000 conference, 996 Provincial Mining Week, 1105 Richard, Maurice "Rocket," 1619 Shaken baby syndrome, 743 Sustainable development strategy, 3388–89 Tornado destruction

Pine Lake, Alberta, 4049 World AIDS Day, 139 Yom Hashoah, 740

National Aboriginal Day, 2943 National Day of Remembrance

École Polytechnique, 269 National Forest Week, 1022 Neutraceutical industry

Development, 2404–2407 New Holland plant

Government initiatives, 145 Nortel

Plant closure, 42 Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28)

2r, 3607 Northern Manitoba

Technological infrastructure, 951 Nursing diploma program

Accreditation, 564 Approval process, 657–58 Implementation costs, 564–65, 700 Program length, 606 Student costs, 606 Student time commitment, 606

Nursing profession Education and training programs, 3345

Licensed Practical Nursing, 5251 Legislation proclamation, 5251



Budget, balanced Government commitment, 21


Cardiac care

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Hansard Index

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Heart transplant program, 3144

Cardiac care, pediatric, 3143–44 Cataract surgery

Waiting lists, 3396 Chief Electoral Officer

Annual Report,–standing committee review, 3442–43


Premier's position, 4853 Spending priorities, 4900

Drinking water Contamination–liability, 1781 Laboratory privatization, 1780

E. coli bacteria Balmoral, Manitoba, 4573–74 High-risk wells, 2334–35 Testing, 2032

Economic growth Technological advancements, 950–51

Education and Training, Minister of Resignation request, 5025

Education system Funding, 800–801

Special needs, 88 Elections

Advertising regulations, 2938–40 Employment creation


Government credibility, 1624 First Ministers' conference

Agenda–environmental issues, 4974–75 First Nation casinos

Alternate proposals, 2130, 2210 Partnership agreements, 2210 Selection Committee–criteria, 2209

Global warming Reduction strategy, 2627

Health care facilities Food services, 352–53, 3922–23, 4014–15

Health care professionals Salaries–provincial comparisons, 4809–10

Health care system Evidence-based medicine

Premier's position, 4852–53 Expenditure management, 21 Expenditures, 20 Funding–provincial comparisons, 4734–35 Minister's responsibility, 3922 Nursing shortage, 564, 700 Physiotherapy, 3255 Spending accountability, 4900, 5250


Hepatitis C Early diagnosis/treatment, 2849



Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Rural and urban offices, 192–93

International Joint Commission Recommendations

Pembina Valley holding site, 2802 Ste. Agathe dam, 2801

J. M. Schneider Inc. Environmental assessment, 2549 Stop-work order, 2549

Manitoba Environmental Council Termination, 4688–89

Manitoba Health Research Council Funding, 1030


Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Accountability, 1266–67 Board minutes–release, 1316 Human Resources review, 1342–43, 1438–39 Information release, 1930 Provincial Auditor's report, 1111, 1164–65, 1211 Public inquiry, 1316 Report recommendations, 1929–30

Implementation, 1512–13 New Holland plant

Government initiatives, 145 Nortel

Plant closure, 42 Northern Manitoba

Technological infrastructure, 951 Nursing diploma program

Accreditation, 564 Approval process, 657–58 Implementation costs, 564–65, 700 Program length, 606 Student costs, 606 Student time commitment, 606

Nursing profession Education and training programs

Licensed Practical Nursing, 5251 Portage Correctional Institution

Closure, 3316 Overcrowding, 3315

Post-secondary education Funding, 907 Funding, capital, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5024–25 Graduate programs, 245 High-tech training, 908 Property taxes, 907 Tuition fee policy, 88–89, 801

Provincial Ombudsman Report recommendations, 3824

Research and development Funding, 870, 1031

Round Table on Sustainable Development Chairperson, 1671 Minister's comments, 1624–25 Premier's membership, 1671, 1781, 2439

SmartHealth Audit tabling request, 493 Government plan, 492–93

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Hansard Index

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Standing committees

Public presentation process, 4619–20 Sturgeon Creek

E. coli contamination, 4331 Fish stock die-off, 4331

Sustainable development strategy Component strategies, 4054 Greenhouse gas emissions, 4226–27, 4295–96 Legislative requirements, 2439, 2549 Manitoba Environmental Council, 3494–95 Procurement guidelines, 3617–18, 4407–4408

Consultations, 5077–78 Unemployment rate

Exclusions–First Nations, 4900 University of Manitoba

Budget, 88 Urban planning policy

Green-light zone–adult businesses, 3717–18 Urban Shared Services Corporation

Information tabling request, 478–79 Mortgage value, 403–404, 492 Specialty diets, 403

Water treatment plants Inspections, 2031–32

Webster report Recommendations, 1002

Winnipeg Development Agreement Expenditures, 539

Peacekeeping Day, 4895 Pension plans

Unfunded liability, 2138–39 Philippine Heritage Week, 2433 Pioneers 2000 conference, 996 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

2r, 4599–4602; 3r, 5361–62 Points of Order

P/O by Mackintosh respecting hypothetical questions (Gerrard) 2938-39; Gerrard 2939; Laurendeau 2939; taken under advisement 2939; Speaker's ruling, 3500–3501

P/O by Mackintosh respecting ministers being referred to by title (Gerrard) 3255; withdrawn, 3255

Portage Correctional Institution Charter rights violations, 3315 Closure, 3316 Overcrowding, 3315

Post-secondary education Funding, 805, 907 Funding, capital, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5024–25 Graduate programs, 245, 253, 254–55 High-tech training, 908 Property taxes, 907 Tuition fee policy, 88–89, 801

Poverty rate, child, 255–56 Private Members' Business

Breast health awareness, 595–96 Privilege, Matters of

Labour, Minister of Information release, 5151–52

Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2024 Premier's comments, 4506

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Progressive Conservative Party, 5126–27 Provincial Mining Week, 1105 Provincial Ombudsman

Report recommendations, 3824 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)

2r, 4273; 3r, 5188 Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12)

R/S, 5099–5100 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42)

3r, 5334–40 Regional health authorities

Administrative costs, 4633 Deficits, 5216–17 Funding formula, 5217–19


Research and development Funding, 870, 1031

Richard, Maurice "Rocket," 1619 Round Table on Sustainable Development, 1785–86

Chairperson, 1671 Minister's comments, 1624–25 Premier's membership, 1671, 1781, 2439

Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) 3r, 5376

Science and research Government commitment, 253

Shaken baby syndrome, 743 SmartHealth

Audit tabling request, 493 Government plan, 492–93

Standing committees, 4511 Public presentation process, 4619–20

Sturgeon Creek E. coli contamination, 4331, 4416–17 Fish stock die-off, 4331

Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43)

2r, 4549–53; 3r, 5368–69 Sustainable development strategy, 2634, 3388–89,

3721–22 Component strategies, 4054 Environmental liabilities, 3347–48 Greenhouse gas emissions, 3346–47, 4226–27,

4295–96 Introduction, 3346, 3926–27, 4382–83 Legislative requirements, 2439, 2549 Manitoba Environmental Council, 3494–95 Procurement guidelines, 3617–18, 4219–20,

4407–4408 Consultations, 5077–78

Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund Indexing, 2139

TechQuest 2000, 1008 Throne Speech

Debate, 252–57 Tornado destruction

Pine Lake, Alberta, 4049 Tourism

Manitoba-Saskatchewan partnership, 4113, 4217

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Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Transportation industry

Mid-Canada trade corridor, 254 Unemployment rate, 4231

Exclusions–First Nations, 4112, 4214–15, 4900 University of Manitoba

Budget, 88 Infrastructure, 3345–46

Urban planning policy Green-light zone–adult businesses, 3717–18

Urban Shared Services Corporation Information tabling request, 478–79 Mortgage value, 403–404, 492 Specialty diets, 403

Water resources Drainage, 4415



2r, 3600–3602; 3r, 5353–54 Water treatment plants

Inspections, 2031–32 Webster report

Recommendations, 1002 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

2r, 3031–33; 3r, 4790–91 Winnipeg, City of

Property repair orders Implementation, cost of, 530 Registration, 530

Winnipeg Development Agreement Expenditures, 539

World AIDS Day, 139 Yom Hashoah, 740

Gilleshammer, Harold (Minnedosa) P.C. Agricultural disaster assistance

Funding, 3409–10 Budget

Budget Debate, 1228–36 Bracket creep, 1264 Income tax reductions, 1028, 1083–84, 1341–42

Budget, balanced, 421–22 Government commitment, 39

Cancer Treatment

Bed availability, 1004, 1210–11 CFB Shilo

All-party delegation, 699 Business case, 699 Environmental cleanup, 952 Minister of Education's comments, 951 Premier's involvement, 952 Reorganization proposals, 699

Deficit reduction Departmental expenditures, 39

Education system Standards testing–Grade 3, 89–90, 423–24

Elections Finances Act Amendments–legal opinion, 4684–85

Elections Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) 2r, 4710–15; 3r, 5314–18

Gilleshammer, Harold (Minnedosa) P.C.–Cont. Enterprise System Management

Expenditure breakdown, 1452 Software upgrades, 1452 Staffing, 1452 Y2K compliance, 1456


First Nation casinos Economic impact, 2336 Government authority, 2208–2209 Public consultations, 3493 Selection Committee

Criteria, 2933 Recommendations, 1775

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 422–23, 4257–59 Minister's visit, 1513–14

Foreign trade, 983–87 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Breach, 3408–3409 Legislation review, 3408

Gaming Casino–Brandon area, 424

Government of Manitoba Agenda, 5245

Health, Department of Estimates debate, 3793–3801, 4170–77, 4452–55,

4463–64 Health, Minister of

Meeting requests, 3795–96, 4174–75, 5275 Health care facilities, rural, 3313–14, 3398–99

Acute care template, 3404–3408, 3793–94, 4171–73, 4452–55

Closures, 654 Health care system, 423

Early release policy, 3798–99 Highway maintenance/construction

Brandon bypass, 1564–65, 1569–72 Budget, 2630–31 Highway 1A–Brandon, 1572–74 Noise abatement programs, 1567–68 Previously approved projects, 2631 Provincial Road No. 457–bridges, 1567 Signage, 1826–28 Traffic volume inspections, 1566 Trans-Canada Highway west–shelter belts, 1568–69

Highway map, 3609–10 Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 1564–73, 1825–28 Hog industry

Marketing system, 421 Income tax

Provincial comparisons, 1264, 1439–40 Reductions, 955

Information Protection Centre Security measures, 1456



Economic impact, 4291–92

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Hansard Index

Gilleshammer, Harold (Minnedosa) P.C.–Cont. Justification, 4292

Campaign promises, 5277–83, 5290–91 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Fairness, 4803 Picket line violence, 4332–33, 4404–4405,

4851–52 Right to strike, 4802–4803 Withdrawal, 4618–19, 4731, 4732, 4803

Manitoba Century Summit Labour legislation, 3919, 4228–29

Members' Statements Income tax

Reductions, 955 Small-business community

Government commitment, 754 Ministerial Statements

Highway map, 3609–10 Western Premiers' Conference, 1617–18



Budget Bracket creep, 1264 Income tax reductions, 1028, 1083–84, 1341–42

Budget, balanced Government commitment, 39

Cancer Treatment

Bed availability, 1004, 1210–11 CFB Shilo

All-party delegation, 699 Business case, 699 Environmental cleanup, 952 Minister of Education's comments, 951 Premier's involvement, 952 Reorganization proposals, 699


Education system Standards testing–Grade 3, 89–90

Elections Finances Act Amendments–legal opinion, 4684–85

First Nation casinos Economic impact, 2336 Government authority, 2208–2209 Public consultations, 3493 Selection Committee

Criteria, 2933 Recommendations, 1775

Flooding Minister's visit, 1513–14

Government of Manitoba Agenda, 5245

Health care facilities, rural, 3313–14, 3398–99 Closures, 654

Highway maintenance/construction Budget, 2630–31 Previously approved projects, 2631

Income tax

Gilleshammer, Harold (Minnedosa) P.C.–Cont. Provincial comparisons, 1264, 1439–40


Economic impact, 4291–92 Justification, 4292


Fairness, 4803 Picket line violence, 4332–33, 4404–4405,

4851–52 Right to strike, 4802–4803 Withdrawal, 4618–19, 4731, 4732, 4803

Manitoba Century Summit Labour legislation, 3919, 4228–29

Round Table on Sustainable Development Consultations, 1619–20 Funding, 1670 Meeting request, 1669–70 Members' status, 1670

School divisions Amalgamation, 538–39, 3613–14

Trade barriers Reduction, 350

World Trade Organization Minister's objectives, 350


Pan American Games Surplus, 3800–3801



Foreign trade, 983–87 Privilege, Matters of

Premier's comments, 4507 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)

2r, 4263–69; 3r, 5180–84 Regional health authorities

Board of directors–appointments, 3796–98, 4458 Deficits, 4175–77 Funding formula, 3795


Round Table on Sustainable Development Consultations, 1619–20 Funding, 1670 Meeting request, 1669–70 Members' status, 1670

Rural development Government commitment, 422

School divisions Amalgamation, 538–39, 3613–14

Small-business community Government commitment, 754

Taxicab Amendment Act (Bill 13) 2r, 3936



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Gilleshammer, Harold (Minnedosa) P.C.–Cont. Unemployment rate, 421 Victoria Park Lodge–Souris

Status, 3793 Update, 4170

Western Premiers' Conference, 1617–18 World Trade Organization

Minister's objectives, 350 Gilson, Dr. Clay

Gerrard, 2622, 2634; Maguire, 2632–33; Penner, Jack, 2622; Wowchuk, 2621–22

Gimli Airport Lighting upgrades

Ashton, 1728; Helwer, 1728 Gimli constituency. See also Electoral Divisions

Amendment Act (Bill 201) Helwer, 298–99

Gimli High School awards Helwer, 2853

Gimli Industrial Park Environmental concerns

Ashton, 1733, 1893; Helwer, 1733 Evergreen Basic Needs Committee

Ashton, 1732; Helwer, 1732 Government buildings

Ashton, 1732; Helwer, 1731–32 Government commitment

Ashton, 1733; Helwer, 1733 Marketing

Helwer, 301–2 Occupancy rate

Ashton, 1733; Helwer, 1732 Glenlawn Collegiate Institute


Global warming Reduction strategy

Gerrard, 2627; Lathlin, 2627, 3736–37, 4350–51; Maguire, 4350–51

Transportation issues Ashton, 1373

Golden West Centennial Lodge Auxiliary Rondeau, 3926

Good Neighbour Senior Centre Schellenberg, 4811

Government agencies Surpluses

Praznik, 488–89; Rocan, 488; Selinger, 488–89

Government buildings. See also specific buildings Capital projects

Ashton, 1986–87; Helwer, 1986–87 Downtown space

Ashton, 1984–86; Cummings, 1984–86 Leasing policy

Ashton, 1374 Leasing policy–Teulon

Ashton, 1734, 1893; Helwer, 1733–34, 1893–94 Modifications–Portage la Prairie

Ashton, 1579–80; Faurschou, 1578–79

Government buildings –Cont. Mould and asbestos abatement program

Ashton, 1375 Overview

Ashton, 1983–84; Cummings, 1983 Parking spaces–Portage la Prairie

Ashton, 1579–80; Faurschou, 1579 Renovations/alterations

Ashton, 1739; Helwer, 1739 Weed control

Ashton, 2068; Laurendeau, 2068

Government Motions Flooding–Agricultural disaster assistance

Ashton, 757–66; Cerilli, 895–99; Cummings, 890–95; Derkach, 821–24; Enns, 887–90, 925–26; Faurschou, 922–24; Friesen, 882–85; Gerrard, 766–70; Helwer, 979–83, 1630–32; Laurendeau, 962–64; Lemieux, 974–79; Loewen, 926–30, 956–57; Maguire, 770–77, 805–806, 968–74; Nevakshonoff, 816–21; Penner, Jack, 723–26, 755–57, 1638–63; Pitura, 918–22, 1632–35; Reimer, 880–81; Rocan, 871–72; Schellenberg, 885–87; Smith, S., 806–13, 957–62; Struthers, 824–26, 879–80, 964–67; Tweed, 813–16; Wowchuk, 715–23, 1636–38

Manitoba farm crisis Cummings, 72–79; Derkach, 106–12; Doer, 120–24; Enns, 124–27; Faurschou, 130–31; Gerrard, 55–60, 116–17; Lemieux, 104–106; Loewen, 131–32; Maguire, 127–30; Nevakshonoff, 79–81; Penner, Jack, 60–66, 135; Pitura, 81–82, 94–96; Praznik, 132–34; Rocan, 113–16; Schellenberg, 112–13; Schuler, 117–20; Smith, J., 135; Smith, S., 97–101; Struthers, 66–72; Tweed, 101–4; Wowchuk, 47–55

Government of Canada Co-operation

Selinger, 1365–66; Stefanson, 1365 Government of Manitoba

Agenda Doer, 5244–47; Gilleshammer, 5245; Mitchelson, 5244; Schuler, 5245–46

Banking arrangements Selinger, 1360; Stefanson, 1360

Cabinet members–congratulations Filmon, 151–52

Hiring practices (See also Schreyer, Lloyd) Barrett, 657; Doer, 4195; Mitchelson, 4195; Schuler, 657; Selinger, 2150–53; Stefanson, 2149–52, 3329

Law, respect for the Doer, 3711–13; Mitchelson, 3711–13

Patronage appointments Laurendeau, 264

Procurement agency Ashton, 1374–75

Transition costs Doer, 4194, 4199–4201; Mitchelson, 4194, 4199–4201

Transition team Doer, 4122–24; Mitchelson, 4122–24

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Hansard Index

Government Services, Department of. See also Highways and Government Services, Department of


Grace Hospital Bed closures

Chomiak, 3316–17; Driedger, 3316 Graduated driver's licences

See Driver licensing Grain transportation. See also Highway system–

Agricultural transportation routes Ashton, 1024–25, 1370–71; Cummings, 1025

Crow benefit Ashton, 1386; Penner, Jack, 1385

Federal involvement Cummings, 1378–79

Road rehabilitation Ashton, 1319; Cummings, 1318–19

Granny's Poultry Penner, Jim, 1091–92

Great Plains Interpretive Centre Cost sharing

Cummings, 1344; Friesen, 1344 Meeting request

Cummings, 1344; Friesen, 1344 Grievance, Matters of

Oulton, Doris Mae Mitchelson, 874–76

GRIP See Gross Revenue Insurance Program

Gross Revenue Insurance Program Improvements

Maguire, 1613–14; Wowchuk, 1614

Grow Bonds program Community round tables

Penner, Jim, 4053; Wowchuk, 4053–54 Funding

Penner, Jim, 4053–54; Wowchuk, 4053–54

Guests, Introduction of 12 Tribe Home Schooling, Grades 10-11

(Wolseley) Hickes, 693

Aarsvold, Ole State of North Dakota Representative

Hickes, 2796 Applied Linguistics Centre

(Minto) Hickes, 3137

Archwood School, Grade 5 (St. Boniface)

Hickes, 187 Arthur Day Middle School, Grade 8

(Transcona) Hickes, 1338

Arthur Day Middle School, Grades 6-8 (Transcona)

Hickes, 3050 Axworthy, Chris

Minister of Justice (Saskatchewan) Hickes, 24

Guests, Introduction of–Cont. Babula, Todd and Darlene

Petrolia, Ontario Hickes, 4612

Bage family (Flin Flon)

Hickes, 4800 Beaumont School, Grade 5

(Charleswood) Hickes, 1508

Beaver Creek School (Turtle Mountain)

Hickes, 2203 Benson, Tom

Northern Ireland Assembly Hickes, 4612

Boissevain School, Grade 9 (Arthur-Virden)

Hickes, 36 Boucher, Merle

State of North Dakota Representative Hickes, 2796

Bunyasiriphant, Sunai Ambassador of Thailand

Hickes, 1774 Calvin Christian School, Grade 9

(River East) Hickes, 2121

Children of the Earth High School, Grades 9-12 (Point Douglas)

Hickes, 1665–66 Christ the King School, Grade 5

(St. Vital) Hickes, 2121

Churchill High School, Grade 11 (Lord Roberts)

Hickes, 1079 Collège Béliveau, Grade 9

(Radisson) Hickes, 2434

College St. Jean Baptiste, Grades 11-12 (Emerson)

Hickes, 2327 Concord School, Grade 5-10

(Lakeside) Hickes, 473

Crystal City Elementary School, Grade 4 (Turtle Mountain)

Hickes, 2121 Crystal City Elementary School, Grade 6

(Turtle Mountain) Hickes, 1508

Curran, Terence British Consul General and Director of Trade Promotion and Investment, Canada

Hickes, 744 Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, Grade 11

(Minto) Hickes, 486, 1924

Darwin School, Grade 9 (Riel)

Hickes, 862

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Guests, Introduction of–Cont. Delmore, Lois

State of North Dakota Representative Hickes, 2796

Devlin, Bill State of North Dakota Representative

Hickes, 2796 Donnelly, Raymond

Herriot Wyatt University of Edinburgh, Scotland Hickes, 557

Driedger, Herold Former MLA (Niakwa)

Hickes, 599 F. W. Gilbert School, Grade 5

(Lac du Bonnet) Hickes, 652

Flakoll, Tim State of North Dakota Senator

Hickes, 2796 Gardner, Win

Hickes, 4402 General Wolfe School

Hickes, 599 Glenella School, Grades 11-12

(Ste. Rose) Hickes, 345

Godar, Karl Slovenia

Hickes, 4125 Godar, Mathilda

Slovenia Hickes, 4125

Good Neighbours Senior Centre (Rossmere)

Hickes, 2750 Goodenough, Anthony

British High Commissioner to Canada Hickes, 2796

Greek National Centre for Vocational Orientation Hickes, 3391

Green, Sid Former MLA (Inkster)

Hickes, 4907 Hadhirgaan Traditional Music Group

Orkney, Scotland Hickes, 3247

Harold Hatcher School, Grade 5 (Transcona)

Hickes, 944 Hastings School, Grade 9

(Riel) Hickes, 187

Henry G. Izatt Middle School, Grade 5 (Fort Whyte)

Hickes, 3311–12 Hillcrest School, Grades 7-8

Dryden, Ontario Hickes, 2026

Holland Elementary School, Grade 5 (Carman)

Hickes, 1665 Home Schoolers of Manitoba

Guests, Introduction of–Cont. (Fort Garry)

Hickes, 5019, 5071 Hutterian High School, Grades 9-12

(Portage la Prairie) Hickes, 1619

Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Grade 5 (Point Douglas)

Hickes, 2622 Immanuel Christian School, Grade 11

(Radisson) Hickes, 139

Interlake Mennonite Fellowship School, Grades 6-12 (Interlake)

Hickes, 1025 Isaac Newton School, Grades 7-9

(Burrows) Hickes, 139

Jan Van Houten, Dirk Ambassador of the Netherlands

Hickes, 3311 Joseph Wolinski Collegiate, Grade 11

(Tuxedo) Hickes, 1774

J.R. Walkof Elementary School, Grade 5 (Pembina)

Hickes, 2542 Kowalski, Gary

Former MLA (The Maples) Hickes, 1079

Landmark Collegiate, Grade 11 (La Verendrye)

Hickes, 486 Landmark Elementary School, Grades 5-6

(La Verendrye) Hickes, 2750

Laureate Academy, Grade 7-12 (St. James)

Hickes, 1508 Lester B. Pearson College

(Victoria, B.C.) Hickes, 2622–23

Linden Christian School, Grade 5 (Fort Whyte)

Hickes, 139 Linden Christian School, Grade 9

(Fort Whyte) Hickes, 1924

Linden Meadows School, Grade 5 (Fort Whyte)

Hickes, 744 Linwood Elementary School, Grade 5

(St. James) Hickes, 83

Luxton School (St. Johns)

Hickes, 13 Machray School

(Point Douglas) Hickes, 3137

Mahnomen Elementary School Manhomen, Minnesota

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Hansard Index

Guests, Introduction of–Cont. Hickes, 1025

Major Pratt School, Grade 9 (Russell)

Hickes, 2203 Malinowski, Don

Former MLA (Point Douglas, St. Johns) Hickes, 1158

Mandrake, Ed Former MLA (Assiniboia)

Hickes, 474–75 Manitoba Home School Association

Hickes, 4895 Manitoba Hydro retired employees

(Selkirk) Hickes, 2203

Manness, Clayton Former MLA (Morris)

Hickes, 1008 Maples Collegiate, Grades 9-12

(The Maples) Hickes, 397

Maric, Ivan Slovenia

Hickes, 4125 Maric, Stefika

Slovenia Hickes, 4125

Mason School, Grade 6 (Pembina)

Hickes, 2542 Money, Neil

Caithness Sutherland Enterprise Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland

Hickes, 557 Moody, Alexandria

(Thompson) Hickes, 3610

Moody, Natasha (Thompson)

Hickes, 3610 Morden Collegiate, Grade 9

(Pembina) Hickes, 486, 1508

Morden Collegiate, Grade 11 (Pembina)

Hickes, 944 Neepawa Area Collegiate, Grade 11

(Ste. Rose) Hickes, 902

Nellie McClung Collegiate, Grade 11 (Pembina)

Hickes, 1775 Netley School, Grades 1-9

(Gimli) Helwer, 3311

Nicholas, Gene State of North Dakota Representative

Hickes, 2796 Oakburn Elementary School, Grades 3-6

(Russell) Hickes, 2795–6

Guests, Introduction of–Cont. Oakdale School, Grades 7-12

(Tuxedo) Hickes, 744

Orchard, Don Former MLA (Pembina)

Hickes, 1008 Original Women's Network


Otter Nelson River School, Grade 4 (The Pas)

Hickes, 1260 Pallister, Brian

Former MLA (Portage la Prairie) Hickes, 3491

Phillips, Myrna Former MLA (Wolseley)

Hickes, 1006 Pineview Mennonite School, Grades 7-8

Emo, Ontario Hickes, 1665

Ping, Mei Ambassador of the People's Republic of China

Hickes, 2026 Prairie Rose Elementary School, Grades 2-3

(Inkster) Hickes, 83

Price, Clara Sue State of North Dakota Representative

Hickes, 2796 Ralph Maybank School, Grade 5

(Fort Garry) Hickes, 1205

Red River College (Fort Rouge)

Hickes, 1924 Red River College, Winkler Campus

(Pembina) Hickes, 652–53

Red River Community College Journalism students

(Wellington) Hickes, 1260

Remnant, Binx Former Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

Hickes, 556–57, 997 Richmond Collegiate, Grade 11

(St. Norbert) Hickes, 794

River West Park school, Grade 9 (Charleswood)

Hickes, 1158 Rivers Collegiate, Grade 9

(Minnedosa) Hickes, 534

Riverside School, Grades 5-6 (Lac du Bonnet)

Hickes, 1338 Royal School, Grade 5

(Tuxedo) Hickes, 36

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Guests, Introduction of–Cont. Sandy Bay School, Grade 9

(Ste. Rose) Hickes, 397, 2121

Second Start Alternative Education Program (St. James)

Hickes, 2121 Selivanov, Slava

(Moscow, Russia) Hickes, 4287

Shady Oak Christian School, Grades 7-9 (Ste. Rose)

Hickes, 1666 Shaughnessy Park, Grades 7-9


Sisler High School, Grade 9 (Burrows)

Hickes, 83, 187 Sisler High School, Grade 11


Smith, Harvey Former MLA (Ellice)

Hickes, 1006 Solberg, Ken

State of North Dakota Senator Hickes, 2796

Souris School, Grade 5 (Minnedosa)

Hickes, 2327 Spence, Mike

Mayor of the Town of Churchill Hickes, 693

Springfield Collegiate, Grade 9 (Springfield)

Hickes, 473 Spring's Christian Academy, Grades 9, 11

(St. Boniface) Hickes, 270

Springs Christian Academy, Grades 9, 11, 12 (St. Boniface)

Hickes, 794 St. Alphonsus School, Grade 5

(Elmwood) Hickes, 2931

St. Andrews School, Grade 5 (Gimli)

Hickes, 345 St. Boniface Arts and Technology Centre

(St. Boniface) Hickes, 1619

St. Boniface High School, Grade 9 (St. Boniface)

Hickes, 1619 St. Francois Xavier Community School, Grade 5

(Morris) Hickes, 486

St. George School, Grade 9 (St. Vital)

Hickes, 862 St. Maurice School, Grade 11

Guests, Introduction of–Cont. (Fort Garry)

Hickes, 270 St. Norbert Adult Education Centre

(St. Norbert) Hickes, 2795

Ste. Rose School, Grade 5 (Ste. Rose)

Hickes, 3050 Taylor, Harold

Former MLA (Wolseley) Hickes, 534

Teulon Collegiate, Grade 11 (Lakeside)

Hickes, 270 Teulon Collegiate, Grades 11-12


Toupin, Rene Former MLA (Springfield)

Hickes, 997 Trail, Carla

Victoria, B.C. Hickes, 4402

Trail, Erin Victoria, B.C.

Hickes, 4402 Trail, Shannon

Victoria, B.C. Hickes, 4402

Travel Manitoba Legislative Building tour guides

Hickes, 1106 Upward Bound, ESL students

(Wolseley) Hickes, 1338

Upward Bound Program (Point Douglas)

Hickes, 534 Victoria-Albert School, Grade 4


Wald, Frank State of North Dakota Representative

Hickes, 2796 Waldheim School, Grade 4-10

(Morris) Hickes, 35

Walter Whyte School, Grade 9 (Selkirk)

Hickes, 2121 Warren Collegiate, Grade 11


West Kildonan Collegiate, Grade 9 (Kildonan)

Hickes, 345, 1434, 2843 Willow Grove School, Grade 2-9

(Lac du Bonnet) Hickes, 1775

Wingham School, grade 8 (Carman)

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Guests, Introduction of–Cont. Hickes, 3311

Winkler Elementary School, Grade 5 (Pembina)

Hickes, 2795 Winnipeg Technical College

ESL students Hickes, 3916

Young, Cory Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Churchill

Hickes, 693 Ziswiler, Urs

Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada Hickes, 1665

H. P. Tergesen & Sons

Helwer, 3448–49 Haggerty, Bernadette

Kin Club Citizen of the Year Dyck, 2761

Hansard correction. See also Corrigenda Mackintosh, 956

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Communicable Disease Control Information

Sale, 1665 Public health tests

Maguire, 1625; Sale, 1625 Rodent control program

Maguire, 1625–26; Sale, 1626 Harness racing

Gaming revenues Mihychuk, 1857; Tweed, 1857

Harvest Festival and Exhibition–Winkler Dyck, 5028

Hazelridge Caterers Schuler, 913–14

Headingley Correctional Institution High-risk inmates

Mackintosh, 2217 Upgrades

Ashton, 1374, 1896; Helwer, 1896 Health, Department of. See also Freedom of Information

and Protection of Privacy–Requests Estimates

Debate, 3226–46, 3293–3309, 3560–86, 3679–3710, 3783–3815, 3883–3913, 3989–4003, 4092–4109, 4169–94, 4358–71, 4435–66, 4527–35, 4628–55, 4777

Speakers Chomiak, 3226–34, 3240–46, 3293–3309, 3560–85, 3680–3710, 3783–3815, 3884–3913, 3989–4003, 4092–4109, 4170–93, 4358–71, 4436–66, 4528–35, 4628–52; Dacquay, 4528–29; Derkach, 3581–86, 3680–95, 3698–3700, 4094–97, 4100–4108, 4367–69, 4437, 4645–52; Driedger, 3234–46, 3294–3309, 3560–81, 3700–3705, 3785–93, 3801–15, 3891–3903, 3905–13, 3989–95, 4000–4003, 4092–4094, 4097–4100, 4177–78, 4179–94, 4358–67, 4436, 4439–46, 4450–52, 4455–63, 4464, 4528, 4535, 4631, 4640–45, 4652–54; Dyck, 3995–4000, 4633; Faurschou, 3903–3905, 4178–79;

Health, Department of–Cont. Filmon, 4631–32; Gerrard, 4633–39; Gilleshammer, 3793–3801, 4170–77, 4452–55, 4463–64; Maguire, 4639–40; Penner, Jack, 3886–91, 4529–35; Penner, Jim, 3883–86, 4446–50; Pitura, 3695–98

Administrative costs Chomiak, 4634–35, 4643; Driedger, 4643; Gerrard, 4634


Assistant deputy ministers–background Chomiak, 3245–46, 3783–84; Driedger, 3245–46

Deputy Minister Chomiak, 3891–92

Background Chomiak, 3241; Driedger, 3241

Contract tabling request Chomiak, 3294; Driedger, 3294

Hiring process Chomiak, 3561–63; Driedger, 3561–64

Living expenses Chomiak, 3309, 3560–61, 3705; Driedger, 3309, 3560, 3705

Residency Chomiak, 3241–44, 3294; Driedger, 3241–44, 3294

Estimates process Chomiak, 3234

Information availability Chomiak, 4462–63, 4464–65; Driedger, 4462–63, 4464

Organizational chart Chomiak, 3564–65; Driedger, 3564–65

Salaries Chomiak, 3896, 3899, 4183; Driedger, 3896, 3899, 4183

Staffing Chomiak, 3294–95, 3565–66, 3894–95, 4649–50; Derkach, 4649–50; Driedger, 3294–95, 3565, 3894–95

Supplementary information (S.P. 170) Mackintosh, 3062

Untendered contracts Chomiak, 3898; Driedger, 3898

Health, Minister of Gerrard, 4738

Meeting requests Chomiak, 3795–96, 4174–75, 5275; Gilleshammer, 3795–96, 4174–75, 5275

Resignation request Doer, 195; Penner, Jim, 195

Health care facilities. See also specific facilities Alternate uses

Chomiak, 4439, 5229; Dyck, 5228–29 Capital program

Chomiak, 1209, 3892; Driedger, 3892; Gerrard, 4401–4402; Mitchelson, 1209

Food services (See also Urban Shared Services Corporation)

Chomiak, 352–53, 3228, 3824–25, 3922–23, 4014–15; Doer, 466, 4015; Driedger, 3431; Gerrard, 352–53, 3922–23, 4014–15; Korzeniowski, 3824

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Health care facilities, rural. See also Webster report Chomiak, 2123–24, 2124–25, 3314, 3399; Doer, 3399; Gilleshammer, 3313–14, 3398–99; Mitchelson, 2123; Rocan, 2124

Acute care template Chomiak, 3681–82, 3793–94, 4171–73, 4452–55, 5168–70; Derkach, 5167–70; Gilleshammer, 3404–3408, 3793–94, 4171–73, 4452–55

Capital projects Chomiak, 4651–52; Derkach, 4651–52

Closures Chomiak, 654–55; Gilleshammer, 654

Community contribution policy Chomiak, 3897; Driedger, 3897

Emerson hospital Chomiak, 3889–90, 4532–33, 5267–69; Penner, Jack, 3889, 4531–32, 5267–69

Island Lake Pitura, 4156; Robinson, 4156–57

Niverville Chomiak, 3884; Penner, Jim, 3883–84

Patient transfers Derkach, 3686–87

Piney, Rural Municipality of Chomiak, 3887; Penner, Jack, 3886–87

Primary health centres Chomiak, 4097; Driedger, 4097

Public consultations Chomiak, 4897–98; Tweed, 4897

Report tabling request Chomiak, 4896–97; Tweed, 4896–97

Staffing levels Driedger, 3431

Template Chomiak, 5168–70; Derkach, 5167–70

Health care professionals. See also Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals

Contract templates Chomiak, 4097; Driedger, 4097

Employee morale issues Chomiak, 4105; Derkach, 4105

Salaries Provincial comparisons

Doer, 4809–10; Gerrard, 4809–10 Speech and language pathologists

Chomiak, 5232; Faurschou, 5232 Sonographers

Employment opportunities Chomiak, 4642–43; Driedger, 4642–43

Training program Chomiak, 4439, 4446; Driedger, 4446

Standardized testing Chomiak, 3905–3906; Driedger, 3905–3906

Workload measurement tools Chomiak, 3907–3908; Driedger, 3907–3908

Health care system. See also Mental health care system; SmartHealth

Throne Speech Driedger, 435–36; Gerrard, 3926–27; Gilleshammer, 423; Jennissen, 1320–21; Liba, 7–8; Rondeau, 238; Sale, 427–28; Tweed, 3433–34

Health care system–Cont. Aboriginal health strategy

Chomiak, 3685–86, 3808–12; Driedger, 3808–12 Acute care costs

Chomiak, 4188; Driedger, 4188 Administration

Chomiak, 3232–33 Anti-smoking campaign

Chomiak, 4099; Driedger, 4099 Bed availability

Chomiak, 1340–41, 2750–51, 3054–55, 3227, 3295–3303, 3306, 3579–81, 3792, 5257; Derkach, 3686; Driedger, 2750–51, 3054, 3295–3303, 3306, 3431, 3579, 3792, 5257; Mitchelson, 1339–40, 1340–41;

Obstetrics Chomiak, 5071–74, 5158–60; Driedger, 5071–72, 5073–74, 5157–60; Mitchelson, 5072–5073

Bed openings Chomiak, 43–45, 146, 188–89, 190, 247, 345–50, 400, 403, 476–77, 800; Driedger, 436; Mitchelson, 43–44, 146, 247, 345–47, 400, 476, 799–800; Praznik, 349–50, 402–403; Stefanson, 188, 190, 347–49;

Minister's directive Chomiak, 475; Doer, 473–74; Filmon, 473–74; Mitchelson, 475

Staffing Chomiak, 147, 476; Driedger, 436; Mitchelson, 146–47, 475–76

Bed registry Chomiak, 3689

Community clinics Chomiak, 5225–26; Dyck, 5225–26

Community services Chomiak, 4098; Driedger, 4098

Consultations Chomiak, 480; Tweed, 480

Cost drivers Doer, 4110, 4215–16; Gerrard, 4112, 4215

Diabetic treatment programs Chomiak, 4099; Driedger, 4099

Diabetic treatment programs–Aboriginal communities Robinson, 4147, 4153

Dialysis units Chomiak, 3884; Penner, Jim, 3884

Disease prevention/health promotion Chomiak, 4098–99, 4184–86; Driedger, 4098–99, 4184–86

Early release policy Chomiak, 3799–3800; Gilleshammer, 3798–99

Emergency transportation–rural Chomiak, 1311–14; Derkach, 1313–14; Mitchelson, 1311–13; Tweed, 1314

Evidence-based medicine Premier's position

Doer, 4852–53; Gerrard, 4852–53 Expenditure management

Chomiak, 21; Gerrard, 21 Expenditures

Chomiak, 20–21; Gerrard, 20 Financial accountability

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Health care system–Cont. Doer, 474; Filmon, 474

First Nation communities Doer, 4216–17; Gerrard, 4216

Former government's initiatives Driedger, 3428–30

Former government's policies Driedger, 3235–38

Funding Chomiak, 3231–32; Driedger, 3239; Loewen, 3352–53; Pitura, 3358–59

Funding, capital Selinger, 1351

Funding, federal Chomiak, 3230–31; Pitura, 3359

Funding–provincial comparisons Doer, 4734–35; Gerrard, 4734–35

Geriatric assessment teams Chomiak, 3227

Government commitment Caldwell, 416; Cerilli, 363–64; Doer, 468–69; Gerrard, 255; Liba, 7–8; Mitchelson, 447; Smith, S., 33–34

Government initiatives Martindale, 333–34; Nevakshonoff, 322

Government priority Lemieux, 389; Schellenberg, 259

Hallway medicine reduction Chomiak, 193–95, 404, 405; Laurendeau, 405; Penner, Jim, 193–94; Stefanson, 404

Information tabling request Chomiak, 404–405; Stefanson, 404–405

Information technology Chomiak, 4636–37; Gerrard, 4636

Procurement guidelines Chomiak, 4637; Gerrard, 4637

Interlake Nevakshonoff, 46

Laboratory consolidation Chomiak, 3681–82

Long-term care Mitchelson, 1337–38

Minister's directive Chomiak, 480–81; Tweed, 480–81

Minister's responsibility Chomiak, 3922; Gerrard, 3922

Northern Manitoba Robinson, 4147

Nurse/patient ratios–provincial comparisons Chomiak, 4635; Gerrard, 4635

Nursing positions, full-time Chomiak, 1924–25; Mitchelson, 1924–25

Nursing shortage Chomiak, 564, 700–701, 2844–45, 3055–56; Driedger, 2844–45, 3055–56; Gerrard, 564, 700

Patient safety Chomiak, 476, 477; Driedger, 477; Mitchelson, 476

Physiotherapy Chomiak, 3255–56; Gerrard, 3255

Plastic surgery program Chomiak, 4636; Gerrard, 4635

Primary health care–pilot projects

Health care system–Cont. Chomiak, 4099, 4438–39; Driedger, 4099

Regional system Enns, 459

Research and development Chomiak, 4637–38; Gerrard, 4637–38

Rural Manitoba Derkach, 3581–86, 3687–89; Penner, Jack, 1661–62

Palliative care Chomiak, 3690

Services/staffing Chomiak, 697–98; Tweed, 697–98

Senior's health strategy Chomiak, 3801–3802; Driedger, 3801–3802

Spending accountability Chomiak, 4900, 5250–51; Gerrard, 4900, 5250

Staffing levels–standards Chomiak, 3307–3308; Driedger, 3307

Staffing ratios Chomiak, 3568–70; Driedger, 3568–70

Stroke treatment programs Chomiak, 4638–39, 4641; Driedger, 4640–41; Gerrard, 4638–39

Surgical slates Chomiak, 3566, 3684, 3891; Driedger, 3566

Transfer payments Chomiak, 4639–40; Maguire, 4639–40

Waiting lists Chomiak, 3230, 3785–89, 4458–59, 4464, 4631; Driedger, 3785–89, 4458–59; Gilleshammer, 4464; Lemieux, 388

Women's health strategy Chomiak, 3805–3807; Driedger, 3805–3807; McGifford, 4421, 4429


1r Chomiak, 1508 2r Chomiak, 2308; Driedger, 3965 R/A Liba, 5444

Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet Appointments–women

Doer, 865–66; Mitchelson, 865 Healthy Child Initiative

Estimates Debate, 3724–27 Speakers

Cummings, 3724–27; Sale, 3724–27 Cummings, 3647, 3724–25; Sale, 3724–25

Appointments–women Dacquay, 4428; McGifford, 4428

Director Driedger, 1442; Sale, 1442

Hiring process Cummings, 3727; Doer, 4373; Mitchelson, 4373; Sale, 3727

Funding Cummings, 3726; Sale, 3726

Meeting schedule Chomiak, 3803–3804; Cummings, 3726; Driedger, 2463–65, 3803–3804, 5297–98; Mackintosh, 2463–65; Sale, 3726, 5297–98

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Healthy Child Initiative –Cont. Parent-child centres

Caldwell, 1876–77; McGifford, 4422 School health programs

Chomiak, 3803; Driedger, 3803 Staffing

Cummings, 3725; Sale, 3725 Supplementary information (S.P. 160)

Sale, 2025 Healthy Communities Development Fund


Update Chomiak, 3893; Driedger, 3893

Heart transplant program See cardiac care

Helwer, Ed (Gimli) P.C. Agriculture

Diversification, 300–1 Foreign subsidies, 300 Interest rates, impact of, 1630–31 Transportation costs, 300

Air Services Air ambulances

Purchase/replacement policy, 1897–98 Storage and maintenance, 1730–31

Water bombers–storage and maintenance, 1730–31 Art collection, government

Inventory, 1562–63 BioSearch International, 248–49 Budget, balanced

Government commitment, 298 Canada Compound (Western) Limited, 482 Churchill, Manitoba

Operational costs, 1980 Road access, 1981

Computer services, government Virus protection, 1563–64

Condolences, Motions of Bend, Robert William, 522–23

Correctional institutions Funding, private sector, 1896–97

Economic growth Government commitment, 297–98

Electoral Divisions Amendment Act (Bill 201) 1r, 4326–27; 2r, 4882–85

Emergency Preparedness Week, 873 Ericsson, Leif, 4230 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20)

2r, 845 First Nation casinos

Community approval, 1437 Public consultations, 1086–87

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 979–83, 1630–32 Red River ice jams, 1932

Flooding, overland Disaster assistance, 3719–20, 4057

Gimli Airport Lighting upgrades, 1728

Gimli constituency, 298–99 Gimli High School awards, 2853

Helwer, Ed (Gimli) P.C.–Cont. Gimli Industrial Park

Environmental concerns, 1733 Evergreen Basic Needs Committee, 1732 Government buildings, 1731–32 Government commitment, 1733 Marketing, 301–2 Occupancy rate, 1732

Government buildings Capital projects, 1986–87 Leasing policy–Teulon, 1733–34, 1893–94 Renovations/alterations, 1739

Government Motions Agricultural disaster assistance, 979–83 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 979–83, 1630–32 H. P. Tergesen & Sons, 3448–49 Headingley Correctional Institution

Upgrades, 1896 Highway maintenance/construction

Highway 7–No. 415 intersection, 1970 Highway 8, 1969–70 Highway 9

Winnipeg Beach to Gimli, 1473 Winnipeg to Selkirk, 1475–80

Kernstead Road–Winnipeg Beach, 1471 Komarno access, 1970 Lockport Road, 1480–81 Provincial Road No. 222, 1728 Signage–Winnipeg Beach, 1472

Highway system Agricultural transportation routes, 1474–75 Funding, federal, 1472–73

Highways and Government Services, Department of Estimates debate, 1471–81, 1560–64, 1727–34, 1738,

1834–35, 1893–98, 1969–71, 1979–81, 1986–87 Amalgamation–Government Services, 1560–61 Procurement guidelines, 1895 Untendered contracts, 1894

Iceland New Iceland, 1216


International Joint Commission Government's position, 491

Mail Management Agency Franking pieces, 1561–62 Service improvements, 1562

Manitoba Telecom Service Communications tower–Churchill, 1979–80

Members' Statements BioSearch International, 248–49 Canada Compound (Western) Limited, 482 Emergency Preparedness Week, 873 Ericsson, Leif, 4230 Gimli High School awards, 2853 H. P. Tergesen & Sons, 3448–49 Iceland

New Iceland, 1216 Smith, Russell

Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame, 3925 Special Olympics curling team, 954

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Helwer, Ed (Gimli) P.C.–Cont. St. Cyril and Methodius Church, 4412 Untendered contracts, 197–98

Oral Questions First Nation casinos

Community approval, 1437 Public consultations, 1086–87

Flooding Red River ice jams, 1932

Flooding, overland Disaster assistance, 3719–20, 4057

International Joint Commission Government's position, 491

Selkirk Mental Health Centre Crisis unit, 2629–30 Nursing shortage, 1212–13, 1517



Withdrawal 4965; ruled in order, 5015–16 5013; ruled in order, 5068–69


Congratulations, 297 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)

2r, 4278–82 Public Accounts, Standing Committee on

1st Report, 4326 Railway industry

Arborg subdivision, 1834–35 Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Crisis unit, 2629–30 Nursing shortage, 1212–13, 1517

Smith, Russell Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame, 3925

Special Olympics curling team, 954 St. Andrews Airport

Expansion, 1728–29 St. Cyril and Methodius Church, 4412 Throne Speech

Debate, 297–303 Unemployment rate, 297 Untendered contracts, 197–98 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15)

2r, 3602–3604 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

2r, 4069

Hemp production. See also Agricultural Research and Development Initiative

Opportunities Maguire, 2415–16; Wowchuk, 2415–16


Henry, Ann Korzeniowski, 871

Henteleff Tree Nursery Development

Gerrard, 278–79; Lathlin, 278–79

Hepatitis C Early diagnosis/treatment

Chomiak, 2849–50, 4639; Gerrard, 2849, 4639 Heritage Grants Advisory Council

Composition Dacquay, 2573; McGifford, 2573

Grant recipients Dacquay, 2573–74; McGifford, 2574

Staffing Dacquay, 2573; McGifford, 2573

Heritage organizations Funding

Dacquay, 2877; McGifford, 2877 Heritage resources

Government initiatives McGifford, 2557–58

Preservation Faurschou, 3422

Heritage sites Irwood subdivision

Cummings, 1930–31, 3058–59; McGifford, 1930–31, 3059

Hickes, Hon. George (Point Douglas) N.D.P. Chief Electoral Officer

Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 117), 652 Indemnities, Allowances and Retirement Benefits Regulations

Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 173), 3247 Interim Leader of the Opposition, 1665 Legislative Assembly

Estimates debate, 4524–27 Appointments

Clerk Assistant/Clerk of Committees, 693 Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, 556 Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms, 11 Sergeant-at-Arms, 11

Members of the Legislative Assembly Pension plan, 4525 Salaries–provincial comparisons, 4525

Manitoba Legislative Internship Programme, 22 Ombudsman

Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 106), 473 Annual Report–Access and Privacy, 1998 (S.P. 101),

397 Special Report, 1999 (S.P. 102), 397

Page program Introduction, 11 Salaries, 4526

Points of Order P/O by Allan respecting words "You know, they always

get prettier at closing time." (Schuler) 407; Laurendeau 407; Mackintosh 407-408; Rocan 408; taken under advisement 408; withdrawn, 409

P/O by Ashton respecting exhibits (Reimer) 311; ruled in order, 311

P/O by Ashton respecting reference to absence of members (Loewen) 828-29; withdrawn, 829

P/O by Ashton respecting word "dishonest" (Filmon) 1260-61; Laurendeau 1261; taken under advisement 1261; Speaker's ruling, 2853

P/O by Ashton respecting word "misled" (Praznik) 2030; Laurendeau 2030; taken under advisement

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Hickes, Hon. George (Point Douglas) N.D.P.–Cont. 2030; Speaker's ruling, 3146–47

P/O by Hickes respecting words "Doer defence" (Praznik) 3252; Mackintosh 3252; Laurendeau; questioned rephrased, 3252

P/O by Hickes respecting words "minister responsible for gambling" (Reimer) 3249; Laurendeau 3249; Mackintosh 3249; challenged 3250; sustained, 3250

P/O by Hickes respecting words "the jokers are wild" (Lemieux) 2754; Laurendeau 2755; withdrawn, 2755

P/O by Laurendeau respecting relevancy of debate (Gerrard) 572; ruled out of order 572; ruling challenged, 572

P/O by Laurendeau respecting tabling of reports 3825; Mackintosh 3825; taken under advisement 3825; Speaker's ruling, 4336–37




P/O by Laurendeau respecting words "that is a stupid question" 4332; Chomiak 4332; taken under advisement 4332; Speaker's ruling, 4625




P/O by Mackintosh respecting the orderliness of a question posed (Reimer) 655-56; Laurendeau 656; taken under advisement 656;

P/O by Mackintosh respecting word "hypocrite" (Praznik) 2937; Praznik 2937; taken under advisement 2937-38; Speaker's ruling, 3448

P/O by Mackintosh respecting words "lack of honesty" (Praznik) 4293; ruled unparliamentary 4293; withdrawn (Praznik), 4293


P/O by Mackintosh respecting words "trying to mislead" (Loewen) 1674; Laurendeau 1674; taken under advisement 1674; Speaker's ruling, 2442–43

P/O by Mitchelson respecting words "it is still a stupid question" 4625; Sale 4625; taken under advisement 4625; Speaker's ruling, 4856

P/O by Penner, Jack respecting words "Jack, go back to Russia" (Reid) 4915; withdrawn, 4915

P/O by Rocan respecting words attributed by him by the Government House Leader 1349; Mackintosh 1349; Laurendeau 1349-50; taken under

Hickes, Hon. George (Point Douglas) N.D.P.–Cont. advisement 1350; Speaker's ruling, 2336–37


Acceptance speech, 2–3 Privilege, Matters of

Legislative proceedings, broadcast of Speaker's rulings, 3059–62

Provincial Auditor Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 99), 397 Value-for-Money Audits, 1999 (S.P. 100), 397

Schuler, Corina Else, 2026 Speaker's Rulings

Matter of Privilege, July 26, 2000, 4854–56 Point of Order, July 4, 2000, 4058–59 Point of Order, July 11, 2000, 4336–37 Point of Order, July 24, 2000, 4625 Point of Order, July 31, 2000, 4856 Point of Order, July 21,2000, 3448 Point of Order, June 5, 2000, 3059–61, 3061–62,

3146–7 Point of Order, June 7, 2000, 3147 Point of Order, June 21, 2000, 3448, 3500–3501 Point of Order, May 18, 2000, 2853 Point of Order, May 23, 2000, 2336–37 Point of Order, May 30, 2000, 2442–43

Speaker's Statements Points of order during Matters of Privilege, 4810–11

Speaker's statements Interim Leader of the Opposition, 1665 Schuler, Corina Else, 2026

Highway maintenance/construction Batch plants

Ashton, 1558; Schuler, 1557–58 Boundary Trails Hospital–access road

Ashton, 1722–23; Dyck, 1722–23 Brandon bypass

Ashton, 1564–65, 1569–72; Gilleshammer, 1564–65, 1569–72; Smith, S., 3403

Bridges Ashton, 1902–1904; Maguire, 1902–1904

Budget Ashton, 1367, 1898, 2631; Gilleshammer, 2630–31; Penner, Jim, 1898

Businesses, access to Ashton, 1708–13; Cummings, 1708–10

Capital program Ashton, 1715–16, 1825–26, 1961; Cummings, 1715, 1961; Faurschou, 1824–26; Nevakshonoff, 2954–55

Community egress Ashton, 1402–1403; Cummings, 1402

Contracting out Ashton, 1582, 1719, 1817–19; Cummings, 1719, 1817–19; Pitura, 1582

Drainage issues Ashton, 2081–82; Cummings, 2081–82

First Nation communities Ashton, 1819–22, 1839; Cummings, 1819–22; Derkach, 1839

Funding Ashton, 910–11; Dyck, 910–11; Penner, Jim, 3427; Tweed, 3436

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Highway maintenance/construction–Cont. Southern Manitoba

Cummings, 1085; Doer, 1085 Highway 1A–Brandon

Ashton, 1572–74; Gilleshammer, 1572–74 Highway 3–Darlingford to Manitou

Ashton, 1722; Dyck, 1722 Highway 5–Eddystone

Ashton, 1973; Cummings, 1972–73 Highway 7–No. 415 intersection

Ashton, 1970; Helwer, 1970 Highway 8

Ashton, 1969–70; Helwer, 1969–70 Highway 9

Winnipeg Beach to Gimli Helwer, 1473

Winnipeg to Selkirk Ashton, 1476–80; Helwer, 1475–80

Highway 12 Park Road

Ashton, 1899; Penner, Jim, 1898–99 Traffic volume

Ashton, 1899; Penner, Jim, 1899 Highway 15–No. 206 intersection

Ashton, 1556; Schuler, 1556 Highway 21

Hamiota Ashton, 1837–38; Derkach, 1836–38

Hartney Ashton, 2071; Maguire, 2070–71

Highway 26–St. François Xavier Ashton, 1823; Pitura, 1822–23

Highway 32 Schanzenfeld access

Ashton, 1722; Dyck, 1722 Winkler

Ashton, 1721, 1967; Dyck, 1721, 1966–67 Highway 59

Ashton, 1580–82, 1715–16; Cummings, 1715–16; Pitura, 1580–81

Land appropriations Ashton, 1574; Reimer, 1574

Southland Park development Ashton, 1574; Reimer, 1574

St. Malo Ashton, 1990; Penner, Jack, 1990

Highway 83 Ashton, 1836; Derkach, 1835–36

Highways equipment Ashton, 1367

Kernstead Road–Winnipeg Beach Ashton, 1471–72, 1708; Helwer, 1471

Komarno access Ashton, 1970–71; Helwer, 1970

Lake Winnipeg–east-side road Cummings, 1377

Lockport Road Ashton, 1481; Helwer, 1480–81

Main Street–Winkler Ashton, 1720–21; Dyck, 1720–21

McCain plant–access Ashton, 1484–85; Faurschou, 1483–85

Highway maintenance/construction–Cont. Municipal grant program

Ashton, 1966; Dyck, 1966 Neepawa bypass

Ashton, 1962–66; Cummings, 1962–66 Noise abatement programs

Ashton, 1567–68; Gilleshammer, 1567–68 Northern Manitoba

Ashton, 1343, 1715; Cummings, 1715; Jennissen, 1343

Oakbank corridor Ashton, 1556–57; Schuler, 1556–57

Perimeter Highway Ashton, 1558–59; Schuler, 1558–59

Resurfacing Ashton, 2069–70; Laurendeau, 2069–70

Poplar Bluff Industrial Park–access Ashton, 1482; Faurschou, 1482

Previously approved projects Ashton, 2631; Gilleshammer, 2631

Provincial Road No. 200 Ashton, 1583; Pitura, 1582–83

Provincial Road No. 201 Dyck, 1968

Letellier bridge Ashton, 1989; Penner, Jack, 1989

Provincial Road No. 205 Ashton, 1584; Pitura, 1584

Provincial Road No. 210 Ashton, 1990–91; Penner, Jack, 1990

Provincial Road No. 222 Ashton, 1728; Helwer, 1728

Provincial Road No. 227 Ashton, 1486; Faurschou, 1485–87


Provincial Road No. 247 Ashton, 1583, 1708; Pitura, 1583

Provincial Road No. 250–Souris Ashton, 1906; Maguire, 1906

Provincial Road No. 270 Ashton, 1713–14; Cummings, 1713–14

Provincial Road No. 305–La Broquerie Ashton, 1993–94; Penner, Jack, 1993–94

Provincial Road No. 330 Ashton, 1583–84; Pitura, 1583


Dust control Ashton, 1824; Pitura, 1823–24

Rosenfeld Ashton, 1991–93; Penner, Jack, 1991–93


Provincial Road No. 428 Ashton, 1968–69; Dyck, 1968–69

Provincial Road No. 457–bridges Ashton, 1567; Gilleshammer, 1567

Railway approaches Ashton, 1725; Faurschou, 1724–25

Railway overpasses Ashton, 1725–27; Faurschou, 1725–27

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Highway maintenance/construction–Cont. Remote access policy

Ashton, 1372–73 Road surfacing–treated stone

Ashton, 1582; Pitura, 1582 Rosengart access road

Ashton, 1988–89; Penner, Jack, 1988–89 Shelter belts

Ashton, 1582; Pitura, 1582 Signage

Ashton, 1487–88, 1826–29; Cummings, 1828–29; Faurschou, 1487; Gilleshammer, 1826–28

Asessippi Winter Park Ashton, 1840–41, 1959–60; Cummings, 1959–60; Derkach, 1839–40

Glass, Manitoba Ashton, 1560; Schuler, 1560

Winnipeg Beach Ashton, 1472; Helwer, 1472

Springfield Road Ashton, 1559; Schuler, 1559

Traffic volume inspections Ashton, 1566; Gilleshammer, 1566

Trans-Canada Highway Speed limit

Ashton, 1554–55; Faurschou, 1554–55 Twinning

Ashton, 2072–73; Maguire, 2072–73 Virden

Ashton, 1907; Maguire, 1907–1908 White Horse Plains turnoff

Ashton, 1823; Pitura, 1823 Trans-Canada Highway east

Ashton, 1575–77, 1898; Penner, Jim, 1898; Reimer, 1575–77

Trans-Canada Highway west Ashton, 1584–85; Pitura, 1584

Shelter belts Ashton, 1568–69; Gilleshammer, 1568–69

Used materials auction Ashton, 1723; Cummings, 1723

Virden bypass Ashton, 1906–1907; Maguire, 1906–1907

Weed control Ashton, 2068–69; Laurendeau, 2068–69

Winter road budget Ashton, 1367

Highway map Ashton, 3609; Gerrard, 3610; Gilleshammer, 3609–10; Jennissen, 3620–21

Highway system. See also National Highways Program Agricultural transportation routes

Ashton, 1380–82, 1384, 1388–92, 1474–75; Cummings, 1380–82, 1390–92; Helwer, 1474–75; Maguire, 1388–90; Penner, Jack, 1383–84, 1387–88

Community egress Ashton, 1447, 1468; Cummings, 1446–47

Federal responsibility Cummings, 1377

Funding, federal Ashton, 1368–69, 1383, 1473; Helwer, 1472–73; Maguire, 1383; Penner, Jack, 1385

Highway system –Cont. Road-use taxes

Ashton, 1368 Speed limits

Ashton, 1967–68; Dyck, 1967–68 Traffic volumes

Ashton, 1368 Highway Traffic Act

Victims of crime surcharge Mackintosh, 2469–71; Praznik, 2469–71

Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33)

1r Mackintosh, 3311 2r Mackintosh, 3588–89; Praznik, 4066 R/S Gerrard, 4781, 5091–92; Laurendeau, 4780;

Mackintosh, 5087–89; Penner, Jim, 4781, 4784; Praznik, 4779–80, 4782–83, 5089–91

3r Laurendeau, 5212 R/A Liba, 5444

Highway Traffic Board Appeal process

Ashton, 1446; Cummings, 1446 Speed limit reductions

Ashton, 1470–71; Rocan, 1469–71 Statistics

Ashton, 1399 Highways and Government Services, Department of


1708–41, 1817–45, 1892–1908, 1958–94, 2068–95 Speakers

Ashton, 1366–1403, 1446–47, 1468–88, 1554–85, 1708–41, 1817–45, 1892–1907, 1958–94, 2068–95; Cummings, 1376–83, 1389–95, 1398–1400, 1402–1403, 1446–47, 1708–20, 1723, 1738–41, 1817–22, 1828–34, 1958–66, 1971–79, 1981–86, 2080–92; Derkach, 1835–40; Dyck, 1720–23, 1966–69; Faurschou, 1395–98, 1401–1402, 1481–87, 1554–55, 1577–79, 1723–27, 1735–38, 1824–25; Gilleshammer, 1564–73, 1825–28; Helwer, 1468, 1471–81, 1560–64, 1727–34, 1738, 1834–35, 1893–98, 1969–71, 1979–81, 1986–87; Laurendeau, 1734–35, 2068–70; Maguire, 1383, 1388–89, 1841–45, 1902–1908, 2070–80; Penner, Jack, 1383–88, 1987–94; Penner, Jim, 1898–1902; Pitura, 1580–85, 1822–24, 2070; Reimer, 1574–77; Rocan, 1468–71; Sale, 2093–95; Schuler, 1556–60; Smith, S., 2095

Amalgamation–Government Services Ashton, 1560–61; Helwer, 1560–61

Fleet net radios Ashton, 1979; Cummings, 1979

Fuel purchasing Ashton, 1734–35; Laurendeau, 1734–35

Gas-purchasing policy Ashton, 1893

Management services Ashton, 1382–83

Physical plant program Ashton, 1368

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Highways and Government . . . –Cont. Policy and Research

Ashton, 1386–87, 1393; Cummings, 1392–93 Procurement guidelines

Ashton, 1895; Helwer, 1895 Staff recognition

Ashton, 1375–76 Staffing

Ashton, 1379; Cummings, 1379 Supplementary information (S.P. 147)

Ashton, 1320 Telecommunication costs

Ashton, 1978–79; Cummings, 1978–79 Untendered contracts

Ashton, 1894; Helwer, 1894 Highways and Transportation, Department of


Hire-A-Student Weeks Smith, J., 3401–3402

Historic resources Government initiatives

Dacquay, 2565–66 Hog industry. See also Manitoba Agricultural Credit

Corporation Penner, Jack, 663

Environmental licensing Cummings, 2441; Doer, 1315, 1317–18, 1624; Gerrard, 1624; Lathlin, 1315; Penner, Jim, 1314–15; Praznik, 1317–18; Wowchuk, 2441

Labour unions/associations Barrett, 2892–94; Maguire, 2891–94

Marketing system Doer, 397–400; Filmon, 161–62, 397–99; Gilleshammer, 421; Nevakshonoff, 321; Penner, Jack, 351–52, 1646, 2288–90; Wowchuk, 351–52, 2288–90

Processing plants Penner, Jack, 1646


Value-added co-operatives Penner, Jack, 1647–48

Waste management Gerrard, 2407–2408; Wowchuk, 2407–2408

Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19) 1r Barrett, 556 2r Ashton, 612–16; Asper, 585–87; Barrett, 574–76;

Dacquay, 576–77; Doer, 578–79; Gerrard, 577–78 Loewen, 584–85; Mackintosh, 617–20; Martindale, 620–21; Praznik, 579–82; Rocan, 587–88; Sale, 582–84; Smith, J., 616–17

R/S Barrett, 705 3r Caldwell, 709–10; Filmon, 705–9; Friesen, 713–15;

Jennissen, 710–12; Laurendeau, 712–13

Home care program Filmon, 158–59

Back-up service Chomiak, 3791–92; Driedger, 3791–92


Home renovators Licensing

Lemieux, 3535–36; Penner, Jim, 3535–36 Home schooling. See also Public Schools Act–

Amendments Registration

Caldwell, 1507, 1873 Horn, Ryan

Struthers, 664 Household hazardous wastes

Collection program funding Lathlin, 3736

Housing Government initiatives

Martindale, 337–38; Reimer, 313, 901–902; Sale, 901

Home ownership partnership program Mihychuk, 377–78

Housing, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 44)

Sale, 137 Housing, public

Capital plan Reimer, 3646; Sale, 3646–47

Single Window Initiative Sale, 3545

Tenant-managed properties Reimer, 313

Utility allowances Sale, 3546

Housing cooperatives Federal jurisdiction

Reimer, 3648; Sale, 3648 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

Mine accident Barrett, 4844, 5239; Gerrard, 4845, 5240; Jennissen, 4979, 5252–53; Mitchelson, 4844–45, 5239–40

Mines inspections Barrett, 5275; Praznik, 5274–75

Human Services Guide Cerilli, 3827

Hunting. See also Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Hunter safety programs

Guide services Lathlin, 3837; Maguire, 3836–37

Icarus 2000

Village Clinic fundraiser Rondeau, 4737

Iceland Icelandic National Day

Nevakshonoff, 3149 New Iceland

Helwer, 1216 Immigration. See also Citizenship Court

Constituent concerns Barrett, 2986–88; Reid, 2985–88

Cross-cultural violence prevention projects Barrett, 2983, 2989; Dacquay, 2983; Schuler, 2989

English as a Second Language programs Barrett, 1745

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Immigration–Cont. High-demand employment areas

Barrett, 2988; Rondeau, 2988 Integration programs

Aglugub, 296–97 Interprovincial migration

Barrett, 3101; Cerilli, 3100–3101 Language programs

Barrett, 3101–3102; Cerilli, 3101–3102 Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program

Barrett, 1745 Medical coverage

Chomiak, 1004–1005; Mitchelson, 1004–1005 Nursing profession

Chomiak, 4056, 5262; Cummings, 5262; Praznik, 4055–56

Provincial Nominee Program Aglugub, 3096–98; Barrett, 1745, 2984, 3096–3100; Cerilli, 3098–3100; Dacquay, 2984; Mihychuk, 1404; Tweed, 1407–1408

Settlement services Barrett, 2982–83; Dacquay, 2982

Statistics Barrett, 2983–84; Dacquay, 2983; Schellenberg, 2039

Income Assistance Driedger, 46

Addictions treatment Sale, 3541

Amalgamation–City of Winnipeg Cummings, 3555; Sale, 3555–56

Basic exemptions Sale, 3540–41

Caseloads Cummings, 3556, 3559; Sale, 3556–57, 3559–60

Child supplements Sale, 3541

Eligibility requirements Cummings, 3560, 3634; Sale, 3634

Employment searches Driedger, 749–50; Sale, 749–50

Employment training programs Cummings, 3634–38; Sale, 3635–38

Fraud line–cancellation Driedger, 604; Sale, 604–606

Program Services Cummings, 3638; Sale, 3638–39

Provincial/municipal rate variances Cummings, 3558–59; Sale, 3558–59

Reforms Dyck, 359

Reforms–legislation Driedger, 45; Sale, 45

Staffing Cummings, 3557; Sale, 3557

Statistics Driedger, 750; Sale, 750, 908

Subsidized child care Sale, 3540

Substance abuse treatment Filmon, 271; Sale, 271

Telephone/voice mail access Sale, 3540

Income Assistance–Cont. Workfare legislation

Doer, 272–73; Driedger, 273–74, 436–37; Filmon, 270, 271–73; Nevakshonoff, 321; Sale, 270–71, 273–75

Income tax. See also Budget; Harris, George; Lower Tax Commission

Struthers, 2337–38 CIBC report

Selinger, 1262–63; Stefanson, 1262–63 Government strategy

Selinger, 240–41; Stefanson, 240 Provincial comparisons

Doer, 1106–1107, 1781–82, 1784; Filmon, 1106–1107, 1260–61; Gilleshammer, 1264, 1439–40; Loewen, 1781–82; Mihychuk, 1439–40; Selinger, 1159–60, 1260–62, 1264; Stefanson, 1159–60; Tweed, 1783

Reductions Doer, 748–49, 799, 902–903; Filmon, 902–903; Gilleshammer, 955; Schuler, 799; Selinger, 603–604, 659, 798–99; Stefanson, 603–604, 659, 748–49, 798

Reductions, federal Doer, 3439–40; Loewen, 3440–41; Mitchelson, 3439–40; Penner, Jim, 1113–14; Selinger, 904, 1114, 3440–41; Stefanson, 904

Indemnities, Allowances and Retirement Benefits Regulations

Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 173) Hickes, 3247

India School of Dance Music and Theatre Allan, 2553

Industrial Relations, Standing Committee on 1st Report

Reid, 267 2nd Report

Reid, 4968–69 3rd Report

Reid, 5240–44

Industrial Technology Centre Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 94)

Mihychuk, 269 Funding

Mihychuk, 2010–11; Tweed, 2010

Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of. See also Agriculture and Food, Department of


1994–2016 Speakers

Faurschou, 1921, 1994–97; Gerrard, 1410–11; Laurendeau, 2005; Mihychuk, 1403–32, 1447–49, 1846–71, 1908–21, 1994–2016; Pitura, 1997–98; Tweed, 1406–32, 1447–49, 1846–71, 1908–21, 1998–2016

Computer services, government Mihychuk, 1852; Tweed, 1852

Desktop management charges Mihychuk, 1853; Tweed, 1853

Mandate Mihychuk, 1853; Tweed, 1853

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Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of–Cont. Consulting services

Mihychuk, 1863–64; Tweed, 1863–64 Manitoba Office in Ottawa

Mihychuk, 1848–50; Tweed, 1848–49 Staffing

Mihychuk, 1854–55; Tweed, 1854–55 Operating costs

Mihychuk, 1847; Tweed, 1847 Overexpenditures

Mihychuk, 1850–51; Tweed, 1850–51 Programming

Mihychuk, 1417–18, 1447–48; Tweed, 1417, 1447 Staffing

Mihychuk, 1411–12, 1412, 1416, 1846, 1847–48, 1852–53, 1858, 1861–62, 2003, 2006, 2009–10, 2012–13; Tweed, 1411–12, 1412, 1416, 1846, 1847–48, 1852–53, 1858, 1861–62, 2003, 2006, 2008–10, 2012–13

Supplementary information (S.P. 144) Mihychuk, 1311

Supplementary information (S.P. 150) Mihychuk, 1338

Trade missions Mihychuk, 2004–2005; Tweed, 2004–2005

Transportation costs Mihychuk, 1846, 1854, 2013; Tweed, 1846, 1854, 2013

Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 91)

Mihychuk, 269 Information Protection Centre

Security measures Gilleshammer, 1456; Selinger, 1456, 2064

Staffing Selinger, 2066–67; Stefanson, 2066

Information technology See Agriculture and Food, Department of; Enterprise

System Management; Family Services and Housing, Department of; Health care system; Information Protection Centre; Office of Information Technology

Infrastructure program Government commitment

Gerrard, 254 Infrastructure program, national

Premier's position Doer, 4847–48; Mitchelson, 4847

Inkster constituency Barrett, 186

Insurance Act Report pursuant to section 114 (S.P. 112)

Lemieux, 486 Insurance agents

Professional liability insurance Lemieux, 3049

Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39) 1r Lemieux, 3049 2r Lemieux, 3367–68; Penner, Jim, 4067–58 R/S Mackintosh, 4582 3r, 4927 R/A Liba, 5444

Interchange on Canadian Studies Initiative Funding

Caldwell, 3756; Smith, J., 3756 Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of

Estimates Debate, 4655–79, 4777–78 Speakers

Friesen, 4655–61, 4663–79; Loewen, 4661–79 1987 subdivision proposal

Out-of-court settlement Doer, 694–96, 746–48; Praznik, 693–95, 746–48; Reimer, 695–96

Mandate Friesen, 4655–56

Priorities Loewen, 4661

Staff recognition Friesen, 4660–61

Staffing Friesen, 4666; Loewen, 4666

Staffing ratios Rural and urban offices

Friesen, 192–93; Gerrard, 192–93 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 191)

Friesen, 3818 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (2) (Bill 51)

1r Selinger, 4584–85 2r Laurendeau, 4585, 4692–93 C/W, 4693 3r, 4694 R/A Liba, 4741

Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46) 1r Selinger, 3325 2r Cummings, 3330–37; Derkach, 3460–68;

Driedger, 3428–32; Enns, 3325–26; Faurschou, 3418–24; Gerrard, 3344–48; Gilleshammer, 3404–11; Helwer, 3482–89; Loewen, 3348–56; Maguire, 3411–18; Mitchelson, 3505–11; Penner, Jack, 3468–74; Penner, Jim, 3424–27; Pitura, 3356–61; Praznik, 3453–60; Reimer, 3474–82; Schuler, 3503–3505; Smith, J., 3337–44; Stefanson, 3326–30; Tweed, 3432–37, 3451–53

C/W, 3511 R/S, 3511–12 3r, 3512 R/A Liba, 3512

Interim Supply See Supply, Committee of; Ways and Means, Committee

of Interlake, Member for

Apology request Loewen, 4047; Nevakshonoff, 4047

Interlake constituency Nevakshonoff, 319–20

Community events Nevakshonoff, 4981

Former MLAs Nevakshonoff, 317–18

International Fuel Tax Agreement Update


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International Joint Commission Government's position

Doer, 491; Helwer, 491 Mandate

Doer, 2804; Penner, Jack, 2804 Recommendations

Doer, 1268; Penner, Jack, 1268; Penner, Jim, 1268 Assiniboine River floodway

Doer, 2803; Faurschou, 2803 Pembina Valley holding site

Doer, 2802; Gerrard, 2802 Ste. Agathe dam

Doer, 2801–2803; Gerrard, 2801; Pitura, 2802 International Missing Children's Day

Mitchelson, 1519 International Year of the Older Persons

McGifford, 2958; Reimer, 2958 Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25)

1r Mackintosh, 862 2r Mackintosh, 916–17; Praznik, 4062–64 R/S Mackintosh, 4582 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5444

Invest in Yourself program Update

McGifford, 4419 Irrigation

Government initiatives Faurschou, 3007–10; Penner, Jack, 3125; Wowchuk, 3007–3009, 3125

Infrastructure funding Gerrard, 4414–15; Lathlin, 4414–15

Pembina River Penner, Jack, 3115–17; Wowchuk, 3115–17

Potato processing interests Faurschou, 3018; Penner, Jack, 3024; Wowchuk, 3018–19, 3024

Saskatchewan initiatives Faurschou, 3021; Wowchuk, 3021

J. M. Schneider Inc.

Environmental assessment Doer, 2549; Gerrard, 2549

Funding Mihychuk, 1858–59; Tweed, 1858

Plant expansion Doer, 4851; Mihychuk, 1404, 4895; Mitchelson, 4895; Schuler, 4851; Tweed, 1408 Environmental hearings

Mihychuk, 4895–96; Mitchelson, 4895–96 Stop-work order

Doer, 2549–50; Gerrard, 2549 Jasper, Gertrude

Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Maguire, 4020

Jennissen, Gerard (Flin Flon) N.D.P. Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, 45–46 Air rescue search, 23 Bakers Narrows Day, 2338–39 Budget

Budget Debate, 1223–28

Jennissen, Gerard (Flin Flon) N.D.P.–Cont. Cranberry Portage Trout Challenge, 4736 Dialysis services

Norway House, 5251 Economic Development, Standing Committee on

1st Report, 551 Flin Flon constituency

Community events, 3450 Health care system, 1320–21 Highway maintenance/construction

Northern Manitoba, 1343 Highway map, 3620–21 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

3r, 710–12 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 4979

Mine accident, 5252–53 Kivalliq Air, 2037 Klassen, Menno, 872–73 McFarlane, Ellen, 914 Members' Statements

Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, 45–46 Air rescue search, 23 Bakers Narrows Day, 2338–39 Cranberry Portage Trout Challenge, 4736 Flin Flon constituency

Community events, 3450 Health care system, 1320–21 Highway map, 3620–21 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 4979

Mine accident, 5252–53 Kivalliq Air, 2037 Klassen, Menno, 872–73 McFarlane, Ellen, 914 Mineral Exploration Assistance Program

Project funding, 4298 Order of Manitoba recipients, 4059–60 Reddy, Strini

Tribute, 2942–43 Sakastew School, 2443 Scouts Canada

Volunteers, 1518 South Indian Lake

Incorporation, 3148 Mineral Exploration Assistance Program

Project funding, 4298 Northern Patient Transportation Program

Fee elimination, 1086 Oral Questions


Highway maintenance/construction Northern Manitoba, 1343

Northern Patient Transportation Program Fee elimination, 1086

Order of Manitoba recipients, 4059–60 Reddy, Strini

Tribute, 2942–43 Sakastew School, 2443 Scouts Canada

Volunteers, 1518 South Indian Lake

Incorporation, 3148

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JERI program See Jobs and Economic Recovery Initiative

Jobs and Economic Recovery Initiative Penner, Jack, 562

Business Resumption Loan Program Penner, Jack, 1656–58

Economic disaster Pitura, 1633

Economic Recovery Program Penner, Jack, 1657

Fall-applied chemicals Pitura, 1633

Forage restoration program Penner, Jack, 1655–56

Livestock relocation costs Pitura, 1633

Part-time farmers Pitura, 1633

Rental properties Pitura, 1633

Restart Program Penner, Jack, 1641–42, 1654; Pitura, 1634

John school See Prostitution Diversion Program

John Taylor Collegiate Rondeau, 1271

Judicial system Court backlogs

Faurschou, 2368–71; Mackintosh, 2369–71 Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23)

1r Mackintosh, 793 2r Mackintosh, 915–16; Praznik, 3968 R/S Mackintosh, 4776 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5444

Jury summons, delivery of See Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23)

Justice, Department of Estimates

Debate, 2216–45, 2340–71, 2445–74 Speakers

Driedger, 2352–65, 2452–69; Faurschou, 2350–52, 2365–71, 2446–52; Mackintosh, 2216–45, 2340–71, 2446–72; Praznik, 2222–45, 2340–50, 2445–46, 2469–72


Criminal Justice Division–Victim Services Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 23)

Mackintosh, 35 Prosecutions Branch

Mackintosh, 2216 Supplementary information (S.P. 159)

Chomiak, 2025 Justice system

Child victim support initiatives Mackintosh, 2217–20

Manitoba Warriors' trial Mackintosh, 1162–63; Praznik, 1162–63

Member for Rupertsland's comments Doer, 1166; Mackintosh, 1161–62; Praznik, 1161–62, 1165–66; Robinson, 1161

K & G Mushrooms Composting

Faurschou, 1996–97; Mihychuk, 1996–97 Keewatin Community College


Bachelor of Nursing program Caldwell, 3883; Derkach, 3883

Keystone Technologies Fund Function

Mihychuk, 1414; Tweed, 1414 Killarney Clinic

Tweed, 1321 Killarney Community Grain-Growing Project

Tweed, 1215 Killarney United Church

Tweed, 2854 Kin Place personal care home

Barrett, 660; Schuler, 660 Kippen, Nikita

Laurendeau, 914 Kirkfield Park constituency

Stefanson, 369 Kivalliq Air

Jennissen, 2037 Klassen, Menno

Jennissen, 872–73 Kletke, Harold Harvey

Wowchuk, 1167 Korzeniowski, Bonnie (St. James) N.D.P.

Blatz, Ron Governor General Bravery Award, 3449

Breast cancer Buddy Check program, 597–98 Education, 5970 Self-examination, 597

Breast health awareness, 596–98 Chairperson's Rulings

Point of Order, June 8, 2000, 2815 Chairpersons' rulings

Point of Order, June 8, 2000, 2486 Child care system

Funding, 1316–17 Salaries, 3449


Henry, Ann, 871 Manitoba Junior Hockey League, 199 Members' Statements

Blatz, Ron Governor General Bravery Award, 3449

Child care system Salaries, 3449

Henry, Ann, 871 Manitoba Junior Hockey League, 199 Millennium Showcase 2000, 1034 Organized crime and high-risk offenders, 1215–16 Peacekeeping Day, 4980 Peak of the Market, 3322 Pipes and Drums of Manitoba, 3720 Second Start Alternative Education Program, 2133 Skateboarding

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Korzeniowski, Bonnie (St. James) N.D.P.–Cont. City of Winnipeg by-law, 1519–20

Smoking cessation program, 4576 St. James Assiniboia Senior Centre

Adding Life to Years day camp, 2805–2806 Stevenson-Britannia Adult Literacy Program, 4296–97 Western Canada Aviation Museum

Volunteerism, 1784–85 Wilcox, Edna, 357 Winnipeg Beach

Theatre and boardwalk opening, 4338 Winnipeg Fringe Festival, 4813

Millennium Showcase 2000, 1034 Nursing profession

Recruitment/retention strategy, 785–87 Oral Questions

Child care system Funding, 1316–17


Organized crime and high-risk offenders, 1215–16 Peacekeeping Day, 4885–88, 4980 Peak of the Market, 3322 Personal background, 209–10 Pipes and Drums of Manitoba, 3720 Points of Order




P/O by Rondeau respecting relevance of debate 2692; Schuler 2692; taken under advisement (Korzeniowski) 2692; Chairperson's ruling, 2977

P/O by Smith, S. respecting hypothetical questions and unparliamentary language (Smith, J.) 2500; Schuler 2500-2501; Laurendeau 2501; Sale 2501; taken under advisement (Korzeniowski) 2501; Chairperson's ruling, 3207–3208



Breast health awareness, 596–98 Nursing profession

Recruitment/retention strategy, 785–87 Peacekeeping Day, 4885–88

Protection of Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) 2r, 3034–39


6th Report, 4608–12 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 208 Second Start Alternative Education Program, 2133 Skateboarding

City of Winnipeg by-law, 1519–20

Korzeniowski, Bonnie (St. James) N.D.P.–Cont. Smoking cessation program, 4576 St. James Assiniboia Senior Centre

Adding Life to Years day camp, 2805–2806 St. James constituency, 210–13 Stevenson-Britannia Adult Literacy Program, 4296–97 Throne Speech

Debate, 208–13 Western Canada Aviation Museum

Volunteerism, 1784–85 Wilcox, Edna, 357 Winnipeg Beach

Theatre and boardwalk opening, 4338 Winnipeg Fringe Festival, 4813

Kostiuk-Hein Apology request

Chomiak, 1082–83; Mitchelson, 1080–82 Kozak, Kathleen

Marathon participant Cerilli, 3147–48

Krahn, Dr. Curtis Family physician of the year

Penner, Jim, 567 Kuhl, Doug

Gerrard, 149–50 La Verendrye constituency

Lemieux, 387 Former MLA

Lemieux, 387 Labour, Department of. See also Department of Labour Act;

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy–Requests


2474–2503, 2578–97, 2666–94, 2774–82, 2814–27, 2882–2904, 2970–3000, 3093–3114, 3183

Speakers Aglugub, 3093–98; Barrett, 1741–71, 2162–83, 2245–74, 2372–2403, 2474–2500, 2578–97, 2666–94, 2778–82, 2814–27, 2882–2904, 2970–3000, 3093–3113; Cerilli, 3098–3103; Driedger, 2498–99; Faurschou, 2498, 2887, 2894–96; Laurendeau, 2165–67; Maguire, 2888–94; Penner, Jack, 2673–80; Reid, 2985–88, 3112–13; Rondeau, 2490, 2988; Schuler, 1745–71, 2162–65, 2167, 2168–83, 2245–73, 2375–2403, 2474–86, 2579–93, 2594–96, 2672–73, 2681–91, 2692–94, 2781–82, 2814–27, 2882–87, 2896–2904, 2970–80, 2988–3000; Smith, J., 2486–98, 2499–2503, 2596–97, 2666–71, 2691–92, 2777–80; Smith, S., 2167–68, 2988, 3103–11; Tweed, 2593

Annual report Barrett, 2255; Schuler, 2255

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 7) Barrett, 35

Board appointments Barrett, 2250–51; Schuler, 2250–51

Communication costs Barrett, 2402; Schuler, 2402

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Labour, Department of–Cont. Discrimination against employees

Barrett, 2256–58; Schuler, 2256–57 Grants

Barrett, 2252–55; Schuler, 2252–54 Inspectors

Barrett, 2249–50; Schuler, 2249–50 Mediators

Barrett, 2487; Schuler, 2487 Mission statement

Barrett, 2170–79; Schuler, 2170–79 Objectives

Barrett, 2181–82; Schuler, 2181–82 Operating costs

Barrett, 2260–61, 2261–62; Schuler, 2260–61, 2261–62

Policy direction Barrett, 2258, 2403; Schuler, 2258, 2403

Privilege in respect of conciliation proceedings Barrett, 2255–56; Schuler, 2255–56

Salaries Barrett, 2182–83, 2882; Schuler, 2182–83, 2882

Staffing Barrett, 1746–47, 2399–2400; Schuler, 1746, 2399–2400

Cerilli, Joan Barrett, 2384–86; Schuler, 2384–85

Statement of purpose Barrett, 2265–74; Schuler, 2265–74

Supplementary information (S.P. 153) Barrett, 1507

Transportation costs Barrett, 2259–60, 2402; Schuler, 2259, 2402

Web site Barrett, 2262–65, 2372–75, 2386–89; Schuler, 2262–65, 2386–88

Labour, Minister of Penner, Jack, 4577

Debate request Barrett, 4226; Schuler, 4226

Provincial labour ministers' meeting Barrett, 2389–90; Schuler, 2389

Resignation request Doer, 4576; Mitchelson, 4575

Labour disputes See Canadian Blood Services; CancerCare Manitoba;

Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals; Osborne House

Professional strikebreakers Barrett, 2691–92; Smith, J., 2691–92

Labour legislation. See also Labour Management Review Committee; Manitoba Century Summit; Throne Speech; specific legislation

Amendments Barrett, 1627; Mitchelson, 4112; Schuler, 1627, 4060, 4297–98

Businesses, impact on Barrett, 3921–22, 5054–60; Doer, 3917–18, 4288–89; Loewen, 3921–22; Mihychuk, 5051–54; Mitchelson, 3917–18, 4288–89; Schuler, 5051–58

Consultations Barrett, 1626–27, 2391–94, 2578–79, 3826, 3920;

Labour legislation–Cont. Derkach, 3920; Doer, 4049–50; Mitchelson, 4049–50; Schuler, 1626, 2391–94, 3826

Economic impact Barrett, 4292; Doer, 4287–88; Gilleshammer, 4291–92; Mitchelson, 4287

Fairness Barrett, 3920–21; Derkach, 3920

Introduction Barrett, 1627; Schuler, 1627

Justification Barrett, 4290, 4294–95; Doer, 4289, 4292–93, 4294; Gilleshammer, 4292; Praznik, 4293–95; Schuler, 4289–90

Labour relations, impact on Barrett, 5120–21; Schuler, 5120

Postponement Barrett, 5062; Laurendeau, 5061

Secret ballots Barrett, 3924–25, 4050–51; Pitura, 3924; Schuler, 4050

Antiscab legislation, introduction of Barrett, 2684–88; Schuler, 2684–88

Campaign promises Doer, 5277–86, 5289–90; Gilleshammer, 5277–83, 5290–91; Mitchelson, 5283–85; Praznik, 5288–90

Government agenda Doer, 5117–18; Mitchelson, 5117

Reduced workweek Barrett, 2884–85; Schuler, 2884–85


Successor rights Barrett, 2781–82; Schuler, 2781–82

Union expansion Barrett, 2693; Schuler, 2692–93

Unpaid family leave Friesen, 4679; Loewen, 4679

Labour legislation, federal Amendments

Barrett, 2583; Schuler, 2583

Labour Management Review Committee Appointment process

Barrett, 1759; Schuler, 1759 Chairperson

Barrett, 1761–62; Schuler, 1761–62 Composition

Barrett, 1758–59; Schuler, 1758 Labour legislation

Barrett, 1760–61, 3918–19, 3920, 3923–24, 4051–52, 4569–73, 4575, 4614–17; Derkach, 3920; Doer, 3917, 4568, 4570–71, 4618; Gilleshammer, 4617–18; Laurendeau, 3923–24; Loewen, 4572–73, 4616–17; Mitchelson, 3917, 4569–72, 4574–75; Praznik, 4614–15; Schuler, 1760–61, 3918–19, 4051, 4568–69, 4613–14


Meeting schedule Barrett, 1760, 1761, 1766; Schuler, 1760, 1761, 1766

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Labour Management Review Committee–Cont. Per diems

Barrett, 1760, 1765; Schuler, 1760, 1765 Recommendations

Barrett, 1760–61; Schuler, 1760–61 Staffing

Barrett, 1759, 1765; Schuler, 1759, 1765 Subcommittees

Barrett, 1759–60; Schuler, 1759 Composition

Barrett, 1765; Schuler, 1765 Labour Market Development Agreement

Caldwell, 1878 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Barrett, 5033–42; Enns, 5081, 5254; Loewen, 5253; Mihychuk, 5042, 5047; Penner, Jim, 5080; Praznik, 5033–51

Binding arbitration Ashton, 4804–4807; Barrett, 4406–4407, 4732–33, 5024; Loewen, 4732; Praznik, 4405–4406, 4804–4807, 5024

Businesses, impact on Barrett, 4972, 4973, 4974, 4976, 4978, 5023, 5026–27, 5080; Derkach, 4971–72; Dyck, 4978; Enns, 4975–76; Loewen, 4972–73, 5022–24, 5121–22; Maguire, 5079–80; Mihychuk, 4970–71, 4973, 4975–76, 4978, 4979, 5023–24, 5122; Penner, Jack, 4978; Penner, Jim, 4978, 5026; Praznik, 4973–74; Schuler, 4970–71; Smith, J., 4976–78; Tweed, 4979

Certification process Barrett, 2689; Schuler, 2689

Consultations Barrett, 2683–84, 4226, 4327, 4733; Doer, 5076; Enns, 5075–76; Loewen, 4733; Schuler, 2683, 4226, 4327

Economic impact Barrett, 4328–30; Mihychuk, 5019; Schuler, 5019; Smith, J., 4329–30; Tweed, 4328–29

Fairness Ashton, 4803; Gilleshammer, 4803

Justification Barrett, 4330–31, 4408–4409; Doer, 4333–34; Mitchelson, 4333; Penner, Jim, 4408–4409; Praznik, 4330–31

Labour relations, impact on Doer, 5020; Mitchelson, 5019–20

Picket line violence Barrett, 4333, 4405, 4730–31, 4732, 4851–52; Doer, 4335–36; Gilleshammer, 4332–33, 4404–4405, 4851–52; Loewen, 4732; Mitchelson, 4334–35, 4735–36; Tweed, 4730–31

Right to strike Ashton, 4803; Gilleshammer, 4802–4803

Secret ballots Barrett, 3716–17, 4969–70, 5026, 5062–64, 5075, 5078–79; Doer, 5020, 5026; Laurendeau, 5062–63; Loewen, 5074–75; Mitchelson, 4969–70, 5020, 5026; Schuler, 3716–17, 5078–79

Shortline railways Enns, 5076–77; Mihychuk, 5076–77

Labour Relations Act–Cont. Standing committee process

Barrett, 5121, 5124; Derkach, 5123–24; Doer, 5116–17, 5118–19; Loewen, 5121, 5122; Mackintosh, 5119–20; Mihychuk, 5122–23; Mitchelson, 5116–17, 5118; Schuler, 5119–20

Withdrawal Ashton, 4802; Barrett, 4403–4404, 4619, 4731–32, 4732, 4733–34, 4969, 5022; Doer, 4618, 4728–30, 4734, 4804, 5021–22, 5247–49; Gilleshammer, 4618–19, 4731, 4732, 4803; Loewen, 5247; Mihychuk, 5019; Mitchelson, 4403, 4728–30, 4969, 5020–22; Schuler, 4404, 4733–34, 4801–4802, 5019; Stefanson, 5247–49; Tweed, 4731

Disclosure of information by unions Barrett, 2820–21; Schuler, 2820–21

Exemptions–agricultural workers Doer, 5286–88; Penner, Jack, 5286–88

Review Barrett, 2683; Schuler, 2683

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) 1r Barrett, 3610 2r Barrett, 3929–32; Derkach, 4945–53;

Driedger, 4935–41; Dyck, 4991–97; Enns, 4520–24, 4739–40, 4741–42; Gerrard, 4988–91; Loewen, 4749–57; Maguire, 4997–5003; Mitchelson, 4983–88; Penner, Jack, 4757–63; Penner, Jim, 4742–49; Pitura, 4953–60; Praznik, 5003–10; Reimer, 4960–64, 4982–83; Schuler, 4512–20; Smith, J., 4770–72, 4932–35; Tweed, 4763–70

R/S Barrett, 5391; Gerrard, 5392; Praznik, 5391–92 3r Derkach, 5423–26; Gerrard, 5409–12;

Laurendeau, 5394–95; Loewen, 5418–23; Mitchelson, 5414–17; Penner, Jack, 5402–5407; Praznik, 5412–13, 5426–30; Rocan, 5407–5409; Schuler, 5395–5402

R/A Liba, 5444 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18)

1r Barrett, 692–93 2r Barrett, 846–48; Gerrard, 4944–45; Schuler, 4943–44 R/S, 5383 3r Enns, 5385–86; Faurschou, 5386–87; Gerrard, 5389;

Maguire, 5387–89; Schuler, 5383–85 R/A Liba, 5443

Labour unions/associations. See also Hog industry Membership exemptions–religious objections

Barrett, 2817–18; Schuler, 2817–18 Union dues–political contributions

Barrett, 2818, 4225–26, 4328; Loewen, 4328; Schuler, 2818, 4225

Union raiding Barrett, 2821–22; Schuler, 2821–22

Labour-sponsored funds Inconsistencies

Mihychuk, 1864; Tweed, 1863–64 Legislation amendments

Mihychuk, 1863; Tweed, 1863 Lake Winnipeg

East side development Lathlin, 3733

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Lakeside, Member for Doer, 460–61

Land Management Services Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 62)

Ashton, 137 Land Titles Office. See also Property Registry Agency

Overview Lemieux, 3083

Language programs See Education system–French language instruction;

Michif language programs; Ojibwa language programs

Last Post Fund Rondeau, 4411–12

Lathlin, Hon. Oscar (The Pas) N.D.P. Aboriginal Resource Council

Mandate, 3729 Assiniboine River Advisory Committee

Report recommendations, 2852 Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.

Pinawa laboratory, 3732 Canada-Manitoba Agreement for Water Quantity Surveys

Update, 4087 Clean Environment Commission

Appeal process Conservation Minister's role, 142

Conservation, Department of Estimates debate, 3728–38, 3742–52, 3830–53,

3972–80, 4081–92, 4350–57, 4413–17 Regional operations, 3745–49, 3832–35 Salaries, 3744 Staffing, 3742 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 187), 3711

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest, 241, 997–98

Consultation on Sustainable Development Implementation Recommendations, 3731

Crop Protection Institute Pesticide containers, 3735

Dauphin Lake Conservation Minister's action, 701 Conservation Minister's meeting, 701 Fish stock conservation, 908–10 Legislation enforcement, 701 Spawning fish regulations, 656

E. coli bacteria Balmoral, Manitoba, 4573–74

Elk industry Marketing opportunities, 624–25

Endangered Spaces Campaign, 651–52 Energy and Mines, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 53), 137 Environment, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 54), 137 Environment Act

Amendments, 3730–31 Environmental licensing

Hydro transmission line–East St. Paul, 4081–87 Ethanol industry

Expansion, 3733 First Ministers' conference

Agenda–environmental issues, 4975

Lathlin, Hon. Oscar (The Pas) N.D.P.–Cont. Fishing industry

Stock management, 4355 Flooding

Flood forecast, 4005 Floodproofing programs

Community ring dikes, 4414 Government commitment, 246–47

Red River ice jams, 1932 Forest fires

Conditions, 4681, 4845–46 Expenditures, 3837–38, 3839–40 Fire conditions, 552–53 Fire protection priorities, 3838-39

Global warming Reduction strategy, 2627, 3736–37, 4350–51



Household hazardous wastes Collection program funding, 3736

Hunting Hunter safety programs–guide services, 3837

Irrigation Infrastructure funding, 4414–15

Lake Winnipeg East side development, 3733

Lindane levels–East St. Paul Soil remediation, 1031–32 Update, 3842–45 Water contamination, 1440–42, 1516

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Public hearings, 4690 Public investors, 4690 Update, 3734

Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation Activities, 3734

Manitoba Environmental Council Termination, 4685–86, 4688–89

Manitoba Fisheries Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 142), 1260

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 56), 137

Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation Annual Report, 1999, 533 Update, 3734–35

Ministerial Statements Endangered Spaces Campaign, 651–52 Flooding

Flood forecast, 4005 Forest fires

Fire conditions, 552-53, 4681, 4845–46 National Forest Week, 1022 Sustainable development strategy, 3387–88

National Forest Week, 1022 Natural Resources, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 52), 137 Northern Fishermen's Freight Assistance Program

Update, 4356 Oil and Gas Act

Amendments, 3731

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Hansard Index

Lathlin, Hon. Oscar (The Pas) N.D.P.–Cont. Oil and gas industry

Investment, 3733 Out-of-province maintenance crews, 4352–53

Oral Questions Clean Environment Commission

Appeal process Conservation Minister's role, 142

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest, 241, 997–98

Dauphin Lake Conservation Minister's action, 701 Conservation Minister's meeting, 701 Fish stock conservation, 908–10 Legislation enforcement, 701 Spawning fish regulations, 656

E. coli bacteria Balmoral, Manitoba, 4573–74


Flooding Floodproofing programs

Government commitment, 246–47 Red River ice jams, 1932

Global warming Reduction strategy, 2627



Lindane levels–East St. Paul Soil remediation, 1031–32 Water contamination, 1440–42, 1516

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Public hearings, 4690 Public investors, 4690

Manitoba Environmental Council Termination, 4685–86, 4688–89

Pine Falls Paper Company Expansion, 144, 999

Pipestone, Rural Municipality of Sewage leak, 1625

Round Table on Sustainable Development Consultations, 1620 Funding, 1670 Meeting request, 1669–70 Members' status, 1670–71

Standing committees Public presentation process, 4619

Sturgeon Creek E. coli contamination, 4331–32 Fish stock die-off, 4331

Sustainable development strategy Component strategies, 4054 Greenhouse gas emissions, 4226–27, 4295–96 Manitoba Environmental Council, 3494–95 Procurement guidelines, 3617–18, 4407–4408

Water resources Bulk removal–legislation, 144–45 Drinking water supply

E. coli bacteria protection, 1515 Wildlife Act

Lathlin, Hon. Oscar (The Pas) N.D.P.–Cont. Amendments

Justification, 4296 Public consultations, 745–46, 1000, 1511,

3400–3401 Woodlands/St. Laurent, Rural Municipalities of

Property damage assistance, 142 Pine Falls Paper Company

Expansion, 144, 999, 4353–55 Pineland Forest Nursery

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 57), 137 Pipestone, Rural Municipality of

Sewage leak, 1625 Pipestone Creek

Dead elm cleanup, 3848–50 Pollution prevention

Government initiatives, 3735–36 Rails to Trails program, 3734 Round Table on Sustainable Development

Consultations, 1620 Funding, 1670 Meeting request, 1669–70 Members' status, 1670–71

Special Conservation and Endangered Species Fund Update, 4357

Standing committees Public presentation process, 4619

Sturgeon Creek E. coli contamination, 4331–32, 4416–17 Fish stock die-off, 4331


1r, 3390–91; 2r, 3591–94 Sustainable Development Innovations Fund

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 55), 137 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 195), 4049 Update, 3736

Sustainable development strategy, 3387–88 Component strategies, 4054 Greenhouse gas emissions, 4226–27, 4295–96 Manitoba Environmental Council, 3494–95 Procurement guidelines, 3617–18, 4407–4408

Tire Stewardship Board Recycling programs, 3735

Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd. Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 58), 137

Waste management Government initiatives, 3734 Waste management areas

Development, 3846 Waste management systems, 3735

Water resources Bulk removal

Canada-wide accord, 627 Exemptions, 627–28

Bulk removal–legislation, 144–45 Drainage, 4415 Drinking water supply

E. coli bacteria protection, 1515 Groundwater management, 4089–90 Historical usage, 626 Large-area planning, 626

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Hansard Index

Lathlin, Hon. Oscar (The Pas) N.D.P.–Cont. Legislation, 3730 Protection–priorities, 3841–42 Regional boundaries–watershed areas, 3841 Strategic planning, 3853 Sustainable use, 626 Water quality objectives, 3737–38 Waterway maintenance, 4091–92

Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21) 1r, 744; 2r, 849–50


1r, 533–34; 2r, 625–28 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15)

1r, 743–44; 2r, 848–49 Waterways, provincial

Definition, 3751–52 Wildlife Act

Amendments, 3729–30 Justification, 4296 Public consultations, 745–46, 1000, 1511, 3400–3401

Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) 1r, 533; 2r, 622–25

Wildlife management/control Beaver population, 4356–57 Government initiatives, 3830–31


Laurendeau, Marcel (St. Norbert) P.C. Anderson, Merv, 1168–69 Budget, balanced, 263–64 Child care system

Funding, 1927–28 Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47)

2r, 4724–25 Conservation, Department of

Estimates debate, 4413 Deloitte and Touche financial review

Premier's comments–audit, 263 Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17)

3r, 5354 Elevator Board

Salaries, 2165–67 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 962–64 Government buildings

Weed control, 2068 Government Motions

Agricultural disaster assistance, 962–64 Government of Manitoba

Patronage appointments, 264 Health care system

Hallway medicine reduction, 405 Highway maintenance/construction

Perimeter Highway Resurfacing, 2069–70

Weed control, 2068–69 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33)

3r, 5212; R/S, 4780

Laurendeau, Marcel (St. Norbert) P.C.–Cont. Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 1734–35, 2068–70 Fuel purchasing, 1734–35


Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of Estimates debate, 2005

Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (2) (Bill 51) 2r, 4585, 4692–93

Kippen, Nikita, 914 Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 2165–67 Labour legislation

Amendments–postponement, 5061 Labour Management Review Committee

Labour legislation, 3923–24 Labour Relations Act

Amendments–secret ballot, 5062–63 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

3r, 5394–95 Legislative Assembly

Estimates debate, 4527 Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2019–21, 2035 Lions Manor

Funding, 5266 Manitoba Hydro

Collective bargaining, 4056–57 Members' Statements

Anderson, Merv, 1168–69 Kippen, Nikita, 914

Oral Questions Child care system

Funding, 1927–28 Health care system

Hallway medicine reduction, 405 Labour Management Review Committee

Labour legislation, 3923–24 Manitoba Hydro

Collective bargaining, 4056–57 University of Manitoba Students' Union

Debate request, 3057–58 Page program

Salaries, 4526 Peacekeeping Day, 4891 Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts Amendment Act (Bill 24)

2r, 3937; 3r, 4725 Points of Order

P/O by Allan respecting words "You know, they always get prettier at closing time." (Schuler) 407; Laurendeau 407; Mackintosh 407-408; Rocan 408; taken under advisement 408; withdrawn, 409

P/O by Ashton respecting word "dishonest" (Filmon) 1260-61; Laurendeau 1261; taken under advisement 1261; Speaker's ruling, 2853



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Laurendeau, Marcel (St. Norbert) P.C.–Cont. P/O by Hickes respecting words "minister responsible

for gambling" (Reimer) 3249; Laurendeau 3249; Mackintosh 3249; challenged 3250; sustained, 3250













P/O by Rocan respecting words attributed by him by the Government House Leader 1349; Mackintosh 1349; Laurendeau 1349-50; taken under advisement 1350; Speaker's ruling, 2336–37




Peacekeeping Day, 4891 Privilege, Matters of

Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2019–21, 2035 Premier's comments, 4502


Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12)

Laurendeau, Marcel (St. Norbert) P.C.–Cont. R/S, 4924, 5101–5102


St. Norbert constituency Sherwood Forest, 265



Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11)

3r, 4725 Law Amendments, Standing Committee on

1st Report Martindale, 599

2nd Report Martindale, 689

3rd Report Martindale, 2431–32

4th Report Martindale, 4125

5th Report Martindale, 4285–86


7th Report Nevakshonoff, 4567–68


Law enforcement officers Driedger, 542–43

Law Enforcement Review Agency, Office of the Commissioner of the


Law Reform Commission Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 19)

Mackintosh, 35 Le Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain


Annual Report, 2000, (S.P. 212) McGifford, 5240

Capital grant McGifford, 2946

Leadership Skills/qualities

Smith, J., 81–83 Leaf Rapids, Manitoba

Community development officer Mihychuk, 1418–19, 1420; Tweed, 1418–19, 1420

Economic development Mihychuk, 1418; Tweed, 1418

Leaf Rapids Town Properties Financial statement, 1999

Friesen, 3817 Legal Aid Services of Manitoba


Appeal process Faurschou, 2352; Mackintosh, 2352

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Hansard Index

Legal Aid Services of Manitoba–Cont. Eligibility guidelines

Faurschou, 2352; Mackintosh, 2217, 2352 Legal services

Availability–rural Manitoba Faurschou, 2371

Legislative Assembly. See also Manitoba Legislative Internship Programme; Page program

Estimates Debate, 4524–27 Speakers

Hickes, 4524–27; Laurendeau, 4527; Martindale, 4525–26

Appointments (See also Committees of the Whole; Presiding officers)

Clerk Assistant/Clerk of Committees Hickes, 693

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Hickes, 556

Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Hickes, 11

Sergeant-at-Arms Hickes, 11

Members of the Legislative Assembly Pension plan

Hickes, 4525; Martindale, 4525 Salaries–provincial comparisons

Hickes, 4525; Martindale, 4525 Staff recognition

Barrett, 185; Caldwell, 412; Dacquay, 381; Doer, 463; Driedger, 432; Faurschou, 456; Schellenberg, 258; Stefanson, 367; Struthers, 265–66

Legislative Assembly Act Return under section 52.27(1)(2) (S.P. 178)

Selinger, 3387 Legislative Building

Restoration work Ashton, 1374, 1737–39; Faurschou, 1737–39

Legislative Library Staffing

McGifford, 2956; Tweed, 2956 Legislative proceedings, broadcast of

Ashton, 2021–22, 2034–35; Faurschou, 2035–36; Gerrard, 2024; Laurendeau, 2019–21, 2035; Praznik, 2022–24

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P. Agriculture and Food, Department of

Supplementary information (S.P. 152), 1434 Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 11), 35 Bostrom report

Recommendations, 2846 Budget

Budget Debate, 1297–1302 Business name registration

On-line application, 3049 Business Names Registration Amendment, Corporations Amendment and Partnership Amendment Act (Bill 40)

2r, 3368–69 Companies Office

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 9), 35 On-line access, 3082

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P.–Cont. Competition Act

Enforcement, 3523–24 Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of

Estimates debate, 3076–92, 3153–83, 3265–68, 3272–75, 3280, 3513–36, 3627

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 8), 35 Consultations, 3513 Marketplace problems–investigation, 3513–14 Special operating agencies, 3530 Supplementary information (S.P. 167), 2541

Consumer protection Seniors, 3533–35

Consumers' Bureau Consumer Affairs Tracking System, 3081

Cooperatives Amendment Act 1r, 692; 2r, 876–77

CRTC decision, 3389 Economic growth

Summit on the future of Manitoba's economy, 388–89 Education system

Funding, 390 Electronic commerce

Consumer protection, 3080–81 Financial Institutions Regulations program

Overview, 3082 First Nation casinos

Accountability, 244 All-party committee, 1777, 1779–80 Alternate proposals, 2436–37, 2550–51, 2624–25,

2756–57, 2759–60 Audits, 2128 Background investigation requirements, 2800–2801 Community approval, 560–61, 696–97, 1437, 1776,

1925–26, 3257–58 Community plebiscites/referendums, 541, 1776,

1777–79, 1780, 1926 Consultations, 494 Economic impact, 2626–27 Expansion, 541 Gaming agreement compliance, 2551–52, 2624,

2625–26, 2751–54, 2756, 2798–99, 2847–48, 2850–53

Implementation Committee, 2846, 2849–50 Government representative, 3087–92

Legislative amendments, 2129–30 Market assessments, 2211–12 Minister's awareness, 2626 Operations management, 2127, 2934 Overview, 3078–80 Partnership agreements, 2934 Postponement, 1003–1004 Premier's comments, 1003 Provincial regulatory control, 243–44 Public consultations, 697, 869–70, 905, 1086–87,

2436 Request for proposals, 494 Revenue-sharing formula, 2205–2207, 2208, 2330–31,

3395–96 Security checks, 2848 Selection Committee, 494, 905

Consultations, 2755–56

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Hansard Index

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P.–Cont. Criteria, 2933–34 Extension, 1779 Process, 3393–94 Recommendations, 1672–73, 1775 Report release, 1926–27 Staff secondments, 2029–30

Site selection–off-reserve, 276 Site selection–on-reserve, 542 Standing committee review, 2799–2800 Viva Las Vegas gaming and resorts, 244–45


Gaming Public consultations, 950 Social costs, 3267–68

Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for Conflict of interest, 3153–58, 3161–67, 3170–83, 3249–51, 3265, 3272–75

Gaming facilities Market assessments, 2935–36

Government Motions Manitoba farm crisis, 104–106

Health care system Government priority, 389 Waiting lists, 388

Home renovators Licensing, 3535–36

Insurance Act Report pursuant to section 114 (S.P. 112), 486

Insurance agents Professional liability insurance, 3049

Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39) 1r, 3049; 2r, 3367–68

La Verendrye constituency Former MLA, 387

Land Titles Office Overview, 3083

Lotteries Accountability and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 200)

Government support, 1776 Manitoba farm crisis, 104–106 Manitoba Gaming Control Commission


Manitoba Securities Commission Audit program, 3083 Education/information program, 3083

Manitoba Telecom Service Rate increase, 740–41 Rate increase application, 752

Minimum wage Annual review, 391–92

Ministerial Statements CRTC decision, 3389 Manitoba Telecom Service

Rate increase, 740–41 Richard, Maurice "Rocket," 1618

Motions, government Flooding–agricultural disaster assistance, 974–79

Motor fuel industry Competition Act–effectiveness, 3521–22

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P.–Cont. Competition bureau, 3515–16 Co-ops–taxation system, 3520–21 Divorcement legislation, 3519–20 Federal government symposiums

Winnipeg location, 3525–26 Government initiatives, 3076–78 Imports via Port of Churchill, 3527–29 Industry meetings, 3514 Monitoring, 3521 Ontario Gas Prices Review Task Force

Recommendations, 3516–17 Price-fixing, 3524–25

Oral Questions Bostrom report

Recommendations, 2846 First Nation casinos

Accountability, 244 All-party committee, 1777, 1779–80 Alternate proposals, 2436–37, 2550–51, 2624–25,

2756–57, 2759–60 Audits, 2128 Background investigation requirements, 2800–2801 Community approval, 560–61, 696–97, 1437, 1776,

1925–26, 3257–58 Community plebiscites/referendums, 541, 1776,

1777–79, 1780, 1926 Economic impact, 2626–27 Expansion, 541 Gaming agreement compliance, 2551–52, 2624,

2625–26, 2751–54, 2756, 2798–99, 2847–48, 2850–53

Implementation Committee, 2846, 2849–50 Legislative amendments, 2129–30 Market assessments, 2211–12 Minister's awareness, 2626 Operations management, 2127, 2934 Partnership agreements, 2934 Postponement, 1003–1004 Premier's comments, 1003 Provincial regulatory control, 243–44 Public consultations, 494, 697, 869–70, 905,

1086–87, 2436 Request for proposals, 494 Revenue-sharing formula, 2205–2207, 2208,

2330–31, 3395–96 Security checks, 2848 Selection Committee, 494, 905

Consultations, 2755–56 Criteria, 2933–34 Extension, 1779 Process, 3393–94 Recommendations, 1672–73, 1775 Report release, 1926–27 Staff secondments, 2029–30

Site selection–off-reserve, 276 Site selection–on-reserve, 542 Standing committee review, 2799–2800 Viva Las Vegas gaming and resorts, 244–45

Gaming Public consultations, 950

Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

97

Hansard Index

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P.–Cont. Conflict of interest, 3249–51

Gaming facilities Market assessments, 2935–36


Government support, 1776 Manitoba Telecom Service

Rate increase application, 752 Personal background, 387–88 Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts Amendment Act (Bill 24)

1r, 794; 2r, 917–18 Points of Order




Property Registry Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 14), 35 On-line access, 3082–83

Public safety Government commitment, 391

Public Utilities Board Annual Report, 1999 (S.P.118), 692

Residential Tenancies Backlog reduction, 3081 Landlord/tenant advisory committee, 3081 Life-lease legislation, 3081–82 Registry–on-line access, 3081

Residential Tenancies Branch Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 12), 35

Residential Tenancies Commission Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 13), 35

Richard, Maurice "Rocket," 1618 Taxation


Debate, 386–92 Trade Practices Inquiry Act

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 105), 473 Travel agencies

Fees for service, 3533 Regulations, 3533

Vital Statistics Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 15), 35 Fee schedule, 3532 Information access, 3531

Security, 3531–32 Information storage formats, 3530–31

Winnipeg Stock Exchange Registration system, 3083

Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11)

1r, 692; 2r, 877–79 Youth programs, 390–91

Liba, Hon. Peter M., C.M. (Lieutenant Governor) Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 50)

R/A, 5443

Liba, Hon. Peter M., C.M. (Lieutenant Governor)–Cont. Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

R/A, 5444 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2)

R/A, 550 Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47)

R/A, 5444 Cooperatives Amendment Act

R/A, 5443 Correctional Services Amendment Act (Bill 27)

R/A, 5444 Court of Queen's Bench Amendment Act (Bill 26)

R/A, 5444 Court of Queen's Bench Surrogate Practice Amendment Act (Bill 22)

R/A, 5443 Court Security Act (Bill 9)

R/A, 629 Education system

Throne Speech, 8 Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17)

R/A, 5443 Elections Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4)

R/A, 5443 Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31)

R/A, 5444 Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8)

R/A, 5443 Environmental issues

Throne Speech, 9 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20)

R/A, 5443 Health care system

Throne Speech, 7–8 Health Sciences Centre Repeal and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 29)

R/A, 5444 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33)

R/A, 5444 Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39)

R/A, 5444 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (2) (Bill 51)

R/A, 4741 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

R/A, 3512 Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25)

R/A, 5444 Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23)

R/A, 5444 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

R/A, 5444 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18)

R/A, 5443 Loan Act, 2000 (Bill 49)

R/A, 5443

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Liba, Hon. Peter M., C.M. (Lieutenant Governor)–Cont. Miscellaneous Health Statutes Repeal Act (Bill 37)

R/A, 5444 Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28)

R/A, 5444 Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts Amendment Act (Bill 24)

R/A, 4740 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

R/A, 5444 Poverty rate

Throne Speech, 9 Protection of Persons in Care Act (Bill 7)

R/A, 5443 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)

R/A, 5443 Public safety

Throne Speech, 8 Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12)

R/A, 5443 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42)

R/A, 5444 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3)

R/A, 281 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48)

R/A, 5444 Social Services Administration Amendment Act (Bill 30)

R/A, 5444 Statute Law Amendment Act, 2000 (Bill 34)

R/A, 5444 Statute Law Amendment (Taxation) Act, 2000 (Bill 38)

R/A, 5444 Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bill 36)

R/A, 5444 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43)

R/A, 5444 Taxicab Amendment Act (Bill 13)

R/A, 5443 Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

R/A, 5444 Throne Speech, 5–10 Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32)

R/A, 5444 Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21)

R/A, 5443 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6)

R/A, 5443 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15)

R/A, 5443 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

R/A, 5443 Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11)

R/A, 4740

Libraries School/public resources sharing

Caldwell, 3677–78; Smith, J., 3677–78

Libraries, public. See also Public Library Services; Winnipeg Public Library

Automation Dacquay, 2873; McGifford, 2873

Internet access Dacquay, 2566, 2873–74; McGifford, 2873–74; McGifford, 2557

Lindane levels–East St. Paul Soil remediation

Lathlin, 1031–32; Maguire, 1031–32 Update

Lathlin, 3842–45; Maguire, 3842–45 Water contamination

Lathlin, 1440–42, 1516; Mitchelson, 1441; Schuler, 1440, 1515–16

Lindell, Lucy Nevakshonoff, 914–15

Lions Manor Funding

Chomiak, 5266; Laurendeau, 5266 Little, Christine

Quarter Horse Association Youth World Cup Derkach, 1675–76

Livestock industry. See also Hog industry; Livestock Stewardship Initiative; Planning Amendment Act

(Bill 35) Expansion

Penner, Jack, 1494 Processing plants

Penner, Jack, 277; Wowchuk, 277 Public consultations

Penner, Jack, 2442; Wowchuk, 2442 Report–background information

Penner, Jack, 2441; Wowchuk, 2441–42 Livestock Stewardship Initiative

Concerns Penner, Jack, 1492

Discussion paper Cummings, 3014–18; Penner, Jack, 2828–31, 2836–38; Wowchuk, 2828–35, 2837–39, 3014–18

Overview Wowchuk, 1489–90

Public hearings Lathlin, 4690; Penner, Jack, 2698–99, 2702, 2825, 2827; Penner, Jim, 4689–90, 4691; Wowchuk, 2699, 2702–2703, 2827

Public investors Lathlin, 4690; Penner, Jim, 4690

Recommendations Penner, Jack, 2835–36; Wowchuk, 2835–36

Update Friesen, 4657–58; Lathlin, 3734

Loan Act, 2000 (Bill 49) 1r Selinger, 5379–80 2r Selinger, 5380 C/W, 5381 R/S, 5382 3r, 5383 R/A Liba, 5443

Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C. Agricultural disaster assistance

Funding, 3350

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Hansard Index

Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.–Cont. Arson reduction strategy

Funding, 355 Art collection, government

Inventory, 2639–53, 3350–51 Bostrom report

Recommendations, 2845–46 Budget

Budget Debate, 1117–24 Economic future, 1110–11 Government phone line information, 1347 Government Web site information, 1346 Income tax, 1535–52, 1673–75, 2796

Reductions, 1028–29, 1084, 1346 Spending priorities, 3351 Tax reductions, 2141–49

Call centres Government position, 495–96

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Electronic commerce, 1461

CanWest Global Newspaper acquisitions, 4737–38

Capital Region Review Panel Abolition, 1005 Minister's position, 4672–74 Replacement, 1442

City of Winnipeg Act Review, 4664

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16) 2r, 4343–44

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) 2r, 528–30

Coalition of Manitoba Businesses Position–Bill 44, 4576


Conservation districts Boundaries, 4675–76


Deloitte and Touche financial review, 3349 Verification process, 19–20

Economic development Diversification, 4662 Winnipeg, MB, 4662

Economic growth–Throne Speech, 46–47 Elections Finances Act

Amendments Constitutionality, 4896 Justification, 4229 Withdrawal, 4849


Enterprise System Management Consulting/operational support, 1453, 1455 Future directions, 1459 Implementation schedule, 1452 ISM, impact on, 1455 Local expertise, 1457 Payroll processing module, 1453 Software upgrades, 1458 Source code–ownership, 1457

Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.–Cont. Training/travel expenses, 1454

Finance, Department of Estimates debate, 1361, 1452–61, 1535–49, 1550–52,

1702–1708, 2047–48, 2141–49 Firefighters, 543 First Nation casinos, 3350

Consultations, 494 Economic impact, 2032–34, 2130–32, 2626, 3258,

3320–21, 3401 Economic opportunities, 702 Implementation Committee, 2846 Minister's awareness, 2626 Moratorium, 3714–15 Public consultations, 702, 2435–36 Request for proposals, 494 Selection Committee, 493–94 Site selection–off-reserve, 276 Social costs, 3496, 3714–15 Winnipeg, impact on, 702


Fort Whyte Centre Reaching New Horizons project, 3259

Fort Whyte constituency, 216 Constituent concerns, 216–19

Gambling Addiction statistics, 2332–34

Gaming Expansion, 3355–56



Health care system Funding, 3352–53


Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1781–82 Reductions, federal, 3440–41

Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Priorities, 4661 Staffing, 4666


Interlake, Member for Apology request, 4047

Labour legislation Amendments–businesses, impact on, 3921–22 Unpaid family leave, 4679

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 4572–73, 4616–17

Labour Relations Act Amendments, 5253

Binding arbitration, 4732 Businesses, impact on, 4972–73, 5022–24,

5121–22 Consultations, 4733 Picket line violence, 4732 Secret ballots, 5074–75 Standing committee process, 5121, 5122

100

Hansard Index

Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.–Cont. Withdrawal, 5247


Labour unions/associations Union dues–political contributions, 4328

Manitoba farm crisis, 131–32, 217–18 Manitoba Hydro

Land negotiations, 1114 Members' Statements

CanWest Global Newspaper acquisitions, 4737–38

Coalition of Manitoba Businesses Position–Bill 44, 4576

Economic growth–Throne Speech, 46–47 Firefighters, 543 Fort Whyte Centre

Reaching New Horizons project, 3259 Labour Relations Act

Amendments, 5253 North End YM-YWCA, 94 Standing committees

Public presentation process, 5125–26 United Way Days of Caring Campaign, 2444–45 Winnipeg, MB

Downtown revitalization, 4980–81 Municipal Act

Amendments, 4665 Municipal Board

Update, 4671 Neighbourhoods Alive!

Recreational opportunities–schools, 4678–79 Staffing, 4670–71

North End YM-YWCA, 94 Oral Questions

Arson reduction strategy Funding, 355

Bostrom report Recommendations, 2845–46

Budget Economic future, 1110–11 Government phone line information, 1347 Government Web site information, 1346 Income tax, 1673–75, 2796

Reductions, 1028–29, 1084, 1346 Call centres

Government position, 495–96 Capital Region Review Panel

Abolition, 1005 Replacement, 1442

Deloitte and Touche financial review Verification process, 19–20


Constitutionality, 4896 Justification, 4229 Withdrawal, 4849

First Nation casinos Economic impact, 2032–34, 2130–32, 2626, 3258,

3320–21, 3401 Economic opportunities, 702 Implementation Committee, 2846

Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.–Cont. Minister's awareness, 2626 Moratorium, 3714–15 Public consultations, 494, 702, 2435–36 Request for proposals, 494 Selection Committee, 493–94 Site selection–off-reserve, 276 Social costs, 3496, 3714–15 Winnipeg, impact on, 702

Gambling Addiction statistics, 2332–34

Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1781–82 Reductions, federal, 3440–41

Labour legislation Amendments–businesses, impact on, 3921–22

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 4572–73, 4616–17


Binding arbitration, 4732 Businesses, impact on, 4972–73, 5022–24,

5121–22 Consultations, 4733 Picket line violence, 4732 Secret ballots, 5074–75 Standing committee process, 5121, 5122 Withdrawal, 5247


Manitoba Hydro Land negotiations, 1114

Personal background, 214–16 Personal income tax

Collection, 1361, 2047–48 Tax on income, 1703–1706, 1707–1708


Withdrawal 5065; ruled in order, 5114 5111; ruled in order, 5235

Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) 2r, 4556–59; 3r, 5362–63

Points of Order P/O by Ashton respecting reference to absence of

members (Loewen) 828-29; withdrawn, 829 P/O by Mackintosh respecting words "trying to

mislead" (Loewen) 1674; Laurendeau 1674; taken under advisement 1674; Speaker's ruling, 2442–43

Private Members' Business Rural Economic Development Initiative, 827–30

Privilege, Matters of Interlake, Member for

Apology request, 4047 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48)

2r, 4625–27; 3r, 5371–75 Rural Economic Development Initiative, 827–30 Standing committees

Public presentation process, 5125–26 Statute Law Amendment (Taxation) Act, 2000 (Bill 38)

2r, 5029 Taxation

101

Hansard Index

Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.–Cont. Property tax credit, 1706–1707 Reductions, 3354


United Way Days of Caring Campaign, 2444–45 Urban Economic Development Initiative

Budget, 4676 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6)

2r, 4142–44; 3r, 5345–47 Winnipeg, City of

Financial assistance, 4677 Property repair orders

Registration, 528–30 Video lottery terminal revenues, 4677–78

Winnipeg, MB Downtown revitalization, 4980–81 Inner city renewal, 4662–63

Long Plain First Nation. See also Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Nurse practitioner Chomiak, 5231; Faurschou, 5231

Lord Roberts constituency McGifford, 440–41

Constituent concerns McGifford, 441–42

Lord Selkirk Park Self-management

Reimer, 3648; Sale, 3648–49


1r Reimer, 996–97 Government support

Lemieux, 1776; Reimer, 1776

Lower Tax Commission Report recommendations

Selinger, 2044–45; Stefanson, 2044–45 Minister's position

Selinger, 659; Stefanson, 658–59

Luddite, definition of Barrett, 2375–76; Schuler, 2375–76

Lynn Lake, Manitoba Economic development

Mihychuk, 1418, 1419–20; Tweed, 1418, 1419 Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.

911 service–Winnipeg Investigation, 2240–41

Aboriginal Justice Implementation Commission Establishment, 2216

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Adolescent facility, 2451–52

Agassiz Youth Centre Fencing, 2451 Inmate employment experience, 2446–51 Teaching staff–trade certification, 2447 Violent offender unit, 2446

Antigang strategy Gang prevention co-ordinator, 2466–68

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.–Cont. Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

R/S, 4583 Business Names Registration Amendment, Corporations Amendment and Partnership Amendment Act (Bill 40)

R/S, 4582–83 Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 124), 793 Chief Medical Examiner

Annual Review, 1998 (S.P. 125), 793 Child abuse

Conviction statistics, 2457–58 Statistics, 2456 Zero tolerance policy, 2456–57

Child Abuse Registry Statistics, 2456

Child pornography Court decision–appeal, 1627, 1667

Child prostitution Child abuse, victims of, 2460 Legislation, 2469 Safe house, 2469 Street gang pressure, 2466

Children and Youth Secretariat Child prostitution report, 2460–63

Children's services Recreational opportunities, 863–64

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16) R/S, 4775

Civil Legal Services Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 21), 35 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 211), 5116

Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47) R/S, 5092

Community Justice Committees Expansion, 2232–34

Cooperatives Amendment Act R/S, 4579

Correctional institutions Alternative correctional approaches, 2217 Inmates–backgrounds of abuse, 2458 Staffing, 2217

Correctional officers Collective bargaining, 2225 Salaries, 2340–41

Correctional Services Amendment Act (Bill 27) 1r, 902; 2r, 1874–75, 3971–72; R/S, 4582

Court of Queen's Bench Amendment Act (Bill 26) 1r, 862; 2r, 918; R/S, 4776


1r, 793; 2r, 915; R/S, 4581 Court Security Act (Bill 9)

1r, 556; 2r, 568–69 Crime Prevention Office–Portage la Prairie

Funding, 2366 Crime prevention programs

Funding, 2357–58 Internet offences, 2354–56

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of

102

Hansard Index

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.–Cont. Supplementary information (S.P. 166), 2302

Dating violence Reduction strategy, 2455–56

Discriminatory Business Practices Act Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 123), 793

Domestic violence Programming for offenders, 2222 Reduction strategy, 2453–55


R/S, 4776 Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8)

1r, 692; 2r, 845–46; R/S, 4579 Family law

Access issues, 2239 Custody orders–interprovincial enforcement, 2459–60 Grandparents' rights, 2238 Reforms, 2235–37

Fatality Inquiries Act Return under subsection 43(1), 1999 (S.P. 198), 4491

First Nation casinos Civil Legal Services, 2342–43

Hansard correction, 956 Headingley Correctional Institution

High-risk inmates, 2217 Healthy Child Initiative

Meeting schedule, 2463–65 Highway Traffic Act

Victims of crime surcharge, 2469–71 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33)

1r, 3311; 2r, 3588–89; R/S, 5087–89 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

2r, 617–20 Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39)

R/S, 4582 Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25)

1r, 862; 2r, 916–17; R/S, 4582 Judicial system

Court backlogs, 2369–71 Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23)

1r, 793; 2r, 915–16; R/S, 4776 Justice, Department of

Estimates debate, 2216–45, 2340–71, 2446–72 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 17), 35 Criminal Justice Division–Victim Services

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 23), 35 Prosecutions Branch, 2216

Justice system Child victim support initiatives, 2217–20 Manitoba Warriors' trial, 1162–63 Member for Rupertsland's comments, 1161–62

Labour Relations Act Amendments–committee process, 5119–20

Law Enforcement Review Agency, Office of the Commissioner of the

Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 18), 35 Law Reform Commission

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.–Cont. Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 19), 35

Legal Aid Services of Manitoba Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 22), 35 Appeal process, 2352 Eligibility guidelines, 2217, 2352

Maintenance Enforcement Program Staffing, 2222 Update, 2217, 2452–53

Manitoba Human Rights Commission Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 16), 35

Manitoba Law Foundation Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 197), 4491

Manitoba Law Reform Commission Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 175), 3311

Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28)

R/S, 4582 Oral Questions

Child pornography Court decision–appeal, 1627, 1667

Children's services Recreational opportunities, 863–64

Justice system Manitoba Warriors' trial, 1162–63 Member for Rupertsland's comments, 1161–62

Labour Relations Act Amendments–committee process, 5119–20

Portage Correctional Institution Charter rights violations, 3315 Closure, 3316 Overcrowding, 3315–16

Street gang prevention program Co-ordinator, 1620–21 Renewal, 1668–69

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs Funding, 1319–20, 1621


Organized crime and high-risk offenders Gaming industry, 2344–50 Increased activity, 2242–44 Reduction strategy, 2216, 2220–21

Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts Amendment Act (Bill 24)

R/S, 4581–82 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

R/S, 4928 Points of Order

P/O by Allan respecting words "You know, they always get prettier at closing time." (Schuler) 407; Laurendeau 407; Mackintosh 407-408; Rocan 408; taken under advisement 408; withdrawn, 409



P/O by Laurendeau respecting tabling of reports 3825; Mackintosh 3825; taken under advisement 3825;

103

Hansard Index

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.–Cont. Speaker's ruling, 4336–37



P/O by Mackintosh respecting hypothetical questions (Gerrard) 2938-39; Gerrard 2939; Laurendeau 2939; taken under advisement 2939;








P/O by Rocan respecting words attributed by him by the Government House Leader 1349; Mackintosh 1349; Laurendeau 1349-50; taken under advisement 1350; Speaker's ruling, 2336–37

Portage Correctional Institution Charter rights violations, 3315 Closure, 3316 Overcrowding, 3315–16 Upgrades, 2371, 2446


Information release, 5152–55 Premier's comments, 4502

Prostitution Vehicle impoundment, 2466

Prostitution Diversion Program Evaluation, 2465–66

Provincial Advisory Committee on Child Abuse Update, 2458–59


R/S, 4775 Public Trustee

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 20), 35 Regulations Act

Regulations Nos. 63/99 to 148/99 (S.P. 24), 35 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 546–47 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3)

R/S, 281

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.–Cont. Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Aboriginal policing, 2228 Auxiliary policing, 2228–31 Funding, 2221–22 Lac du Bonnet detachment, 2226–27 Long Plain First Nation detachment, 2367–68 Powerview detachment, 2227–28 Staffing, 2366–67

Seizure and Impoundment Registry Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 174), 3311

Seven Persons, Special Committee of 2nd Report, 485–86

Social Services Administration Amendment Act (Bill 30) R/S, 4582

Statute Law Amendment Act, 2000 (Bill 34) 1r, 2541; 2r, 3027; R/S, 4582

Street gang prevention program Co-ordinator, 1620–21 Renewal, 1668–69

Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bill 36) 1r, 2795; 2r, 3027–28; R/S, 4776–77

Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 45) R/S, 4784

Victims' rights Legislation, 2221

Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32) 1r, 2930–31; 2r, 3363–65; R/S, 4582

Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21) R/S, 4775–76

Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) R/S, 4579

Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) R/S, 4578–79

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs Funding, 1319–20, 1621 Government support, 2360–64

Winnipeg Police Service Community policing, 2352–54 Funding, 1318

Youth for Christ Government support, 2366

Youth justice committees Funding, 2222

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C. AgPro terminal–Boissevain, 4690 Agricore terminal–Elva, 4623 Agricultural disaster assistance, 3402–3403

Funding, 2527–28, 2539, 3410–18 Funding, federal, 2073–80, 2505–20, 2522–26,

2528–29, 2530–36 Agricultural Research and Development Initiative

Application process, 2417 Forage production, 2410–11 Funding, 2409, 2416, 2418, 2420 Government commitment, 2409 Hemp production, 2412–13 Meeting schedule, 2416 Neutraceutical industry, 2413–14 Projects update, 2409–10 Staffing, 2418–19

104

Hansard Index

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.–Cont. Agriculture

Diversification, 395 Foreign subsidies, 395 Safety net programs, 409, 2422–28 U.S. subsidies, 1614

Agriculture and Food, Department of Estimates debate, 1505, 1604–15, 2201–2202,

2408–28, 2505–2506, 2508–20, 2522, 2524–39, 2712

Salaries, 2712 Art collection, government

Apology request, 2808–2809 Inventory, 2807–2808

Arthur-Virden constituency, 394–95 Former MLA, 393–94

Boissevain community clinic Construction, 4640


Budget, balanced, 410 Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program

Payment reported as income, 2529–30 Conservation, Department of

Estimates debate, 3740–52, 3832–52, 3973–77, 4350–53

Regional operations, 3746–50, 3832–35 Salaries, 3744 Staffing, 3742

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest, 410

CP Rail Virden station restoration, 2554

Crop insurance Canamaize–level of coverage, 1604–1605 Premium rates–experimental crops, 1605–1607 Regional boundaries, 1612–13 Self-directed risk management, 1607–1608 Unseeded acreage, 1587 White wheat–level of coverage, 1609–10 Yield option program, 1608–1609


Custom Software Solutions, 4857 Economic growth

Sustainable development, 410 Employment standards

Inquiry statistics, 2889–90 Employment standards, agricultural

Reforms–public consultations, 2888–89 Ethanol industry

Development, 3741 Executive Council

Estimates debate, 4392–93 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20)

2r, 843–44; R/S, 2736–40 First Nation casinos

Community opposition, 3821–22 Operations management, 3319–20 Public consultations, 3447

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 396, 562–63, 770–77,

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.–Cont. 791–93, 796–97, 805–806, 906, 945–46, 968–74, 1000–1001, 1112–13, 2544–46, 3392, 4012–14


Forest fires Expenditures, 3837, 3839

Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2632–33 Global warming

Reduction strategy, 4350–51 Government Motions

Agricultural disaster assistance, 968–74 Flooding


Gross Revenue Insurance Program Improvements, 1613–14

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Public health tests, 1625 Rodent control program, 1625–26

Health, Department of Estimates debate, 4639–40

Health care system Transfer payments, 4639–40

Hemp production Opportunities, 2415–16

Highway maintenance/construction Bridges, 1902–1904 Highway 21

Hartney, 2070–71 Provincial Road No. 250–Souris, 1906 Trans-Canada Highway

Twinning, 2072–73 Virden, 1907–1908

Virden bypass, 1906–1907 Highway system

Agricultural transportation routes, 1388–90 Funding, federal, 1383

Highways and Government Services, Department of Estimates debate, 1383, 1388–89, 1841–45,

1902–1908, 2070–80 Hog industry

Labour unions/associations, 2891–94 Hunting

Hunter safety programs–guide services, 3837 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

2r, 3411–18 Jasper, Gertrude

Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, 4020 Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 2888–94 Labour Relations Act

Amendments–businesses impact on, 5079–80 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

2r, 4997–5003 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18)

3r, 5387–89 Lindane levels–East St. Paul

Soil remediation, 1031–32 Update, 3842–45

Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation Adjusters, 1505

105

Hansard Index

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.–Cont. Manitoba Environmental Council

Termination, 4685–86 Manitoba farm crisis, 127–30 Manitoba Oil Show, 1320 Manitoba Summer Games–Virden, 4979–80, 5082 Members' Statements

AgPro terminal–Boissevain, 4690 Agricore–Elva terminal, 4623 Agricultural disaster assistance, 3402–3403 CP Rail

Virden station–restoration, 2554 Custom Software Solutions, 4857 Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2632–33 Jasper, Gertrude

Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, 4020 Manitoba Oil Show, 1320 Manitoba Summer Games–Virden, 4979–80, 5082 Scott Tournament of Hearts, 3322

Ministerial Statements Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 791–93 National Highways Program

Spending priorities, 1841–44 Northern Fishermen's Freight Assistance Program

Update, 4356 Oil and gas industry

Out-of-province maintenance crews, 4352 Sustainable development, 3741


Community opposition, 3821–22 Operations management, 3319–20 Public consultations, 3447


906, 945–46, 1000–1001, 1112–13, 2544–46, 3392, 4012–14

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Public health tests, 1625 Rodent control program, 1625–26

Labour Relations Act Amendments–businesses impact on, 5079–80

Lindane levels–East St. Paul Soil remediation, 1031–32

Manitoba Environmental Council Termination, 4685–86

Pipestone, Rural Municipality of Sewage leak, 1625

Water resources Bulk removal–legislation, 144–45

Wildlife Act Amendments–public consultations, 3400


Personal background, 393, 394 Petitions


5065-66; Pipestone, Rural Municipality of

Sewage leak, 1625

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.–Cont. Pipestone Creek

Dead elm cleanup, 3848–50 Presiding officers




R/S, 4835–39, 4873–77 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 392 Scott Tournament of Hearts, 3322 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43)

2r, 4545–49 Taxation

Reductions, 409–10 Throne Speech

Debate, 392–96, 408–11 Urgent Public Importance, Matters of

Flooding, 4033–35 Waste management

Waste management areas Development, 3846

Water resources Bulk removal–legislation, 144–45 Protection–priorities, 3841 Regional boundaries–watershed areas, 3841



2r, 3375–82; 3r, 5350–52 Waterways, provincial

Definition, 3751–52 Wildlife Act

Amendments–public consultations, 3400 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

3r, 5204–5207 Mail Management Agency


Franking pieces Ashton, 1561–62; Helwer, 1561–62

Misdirected mail costs Ashton, 1562; Rondeau, 1562

Service improvements Ashton, 1562; Helwer, 1562

Maintenance Enforcement Program Staffing

Mackintosh, 2222 Update

Driedger, 2452–53; Mackintosh, 2217, 2452–53

Maloway, Jim (Elmwood) N.D.P. Budget

Budget Debate, 1068–73, 1092–93 Crump, Adrian

Canadian Automobile Association/Governor General Lifesaving Award, 3063–64

106

Hansard Index

Maloway, Jim (Elmwood) N.D.P.–Cont. Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31)

2r, 3042–48 Manitoba Marathon, 2806 Members' Statements

Crump, Adrian Canadian Automobile Association/Governor

General Lifesaving Award, 3063–64 Manitoba Marathon, 2806

Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation. See also Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation–Amalgamation

Altona office Penner, Jack, 2200; Wowchuk, 2200–2201

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 36) Wowchuk, 83

Bison industry Level of support

Enns, 2191–92; Wowchuk, 2191–92 Loans program

Penner, Jack, 2188; Wowchuk, 2188–89 Board of directors

Penner, Jack, 2199–2200; Wowchuk, 2199 Composition

Penner, Jack, 2118–20; Wowchuk, 2118–20 Delinquent loans

Penner, Jack, 2197–98; Wowchuk, 2197–98 Direct loan qualifiers

Penner, Jack, 2101–2104; Wowchuk, 2101–2103 Elk industry

Penner, Jack, 2196–97; Wowchuk, 2197 Flood Proofing Program

Penner, Jack, 2274–75; Wowchuk, 2274–75 Guaranteed Feeder Association Loan Program

Penner, Jack, 2114–18; Wowchuk, 2114–18, 2198–99 Hog industry

Penner, Jack, 2192–94, 2195–96; Wowchuk, 2193–94, 2196

Keystone Agricultural Producers–recommendations Penner, Jack, 2099; Wowchuk, 2099–2100

Loan programs–maximum levels Penner, Jack, 2194–95; Wowchuk, 2194–95

Overview Penner, Jack, 2098–99, 2100; Wowchuk, 2100–2101

Restoration loan programs Penner, Jack, 2198; Wowchuk, 2198

Staffing Enns, 2096; Maguire, 2201–2202; Wowchuk, 2096–97, 201–2202

Stocker Loan Program Penner, Jack, 2113–14; Wowchuk, 2113–14

Transfer of lands Penner, Jack, 2104; Wowchuk, 2104

Veterinary practice start-up loans Faurschou, 2784; Wowchuk, 2784–85

Vita office Penner, Jack, 2201; Wowchuk, 2201

Young farmers rebate program Penner, Jack, 2186–88, 2275–76; Wowchuk, 2187–88, 2275

Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Board of directors

Appointment process Penner, Jack, 1791; Wowchuk, 1791

Composition Penner, Jack, 1791–92; Wowchuk, 1791–92

Chairperson Penner, Jack, 1790; Wowchuk, 1790

Funding Penner, Jack, 1791; Wowchuk, 1791

Inductees (See also Jasper, Gertrude) Dyck, 3925–26; Struthers, 4230

Nominations Penner, Jack, 1790; Wowchuk, 1790

Manitoba Amateur Golf Championship Mitchelson, 4410

Manitoba Arts Council Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 29)

McGifford, 83 Membership

Dacquay, 2944; McGifford, 2945 Project funding

Dacquay, 2572, 2575; McGifford, 2572, 2575 Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corporation

Activities Lathlin, 3734

Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals Labour dispute

Chomiak, 3058, 4182; Driedger, 4182; Schuler, 3058 Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses

Awards dinner Driedger, 1090

Minister's absence Chomiak, 1108; Driedger, 1108

Resolution–licensing standards Chomiak, 1108–1109; Driedger, 1108–1109

Manitoba Association of School Trustees Smith, J., 4624

Manitoba Beef Commission Re-establishment

Penner, Jack, 277–78; Wowchuk, 278 Manitoba Builder Bonds

Status report Selinger, 1361; Stefanson, 1361

Manitoba Bureau of Statistics Communications budget

Mihychuk, 1855; Tweed, 1855 Information storage

Mihychuk, 1855; Tweed, 1855 Staffing

Mihychuk, 1855; Tweed, 1855

Manitoba Business Development Fund Overview

Mihychuk, 1909–11, 2001; Tweed, 1909–11, 2001

Manitoba Call Centre Team See Access 204 Manitoba

Manitoba Capital Fund Mihychuk, 1912; Tweed, 1912

107

Hansard Index

Manitoba Cattle Producers Association Checkoff program

Penner, Jack, 2787–88; Wowchuk, 2787–88 Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation



Capital grant McGifford, 2946

Manitoba Centennial Foundation Asper, 4135

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation Board membership

Chomiak, 4438 Manitoba Centres of Excellence Fund

Decrease Mihychuk, 2011; Tweed, 2011

Manitoba Century Summit Doer, 789–90; Filmon, 790; Gerrard, 790–91

Labour legislation Barrett, 3919–20, 4228–29; Gilleshammer, 3919, 4228–29

Recommendations Mihychuk, 1422

Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation Adjusters

Maguire, 1505; Wowchuk, 1505, 1586 Amalgamation–Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation

Faurschou, 1597; Wowchuk, 1597 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 39)

Wowchuk, 83 Appeal process

Faurschou, 1598–1600; Wowchuk, 1598–1600 Board appointments

Faurschou, 1600; Wowchuk, 1600–1601 Coverage levels

Faurschou, 1595–96; Wowchuk, 1595–96 Headquarters, location of

Faurschou, 1594; Wowchuk, 1594 Policy changes

Penner, Jack, 1586; Wowchuk, 1586 Premium rates

Faurschou, 1594; Wowchuk, 1594–95 Programming

Penner, Jack, 1601; Wowchuk, 1601–1602 Seeding deadlines

Penner, Jack, 1602; Wowchuk, 1602, 3000 Soil classification–legal challenge

Penner, Jack, 3123–24; Wowchuk, 3124 Staff recognition

Penner, Jack, 1496, 1603–1604; Wowchuk, 1496 Staffing

Penner, Jack, 1504–1505; Wowchuk, 1504–1505 Manitoba Day

Dacquay, 1077–78; Gerrard, 1078; McGifford, 1075–77

Manitoba Derby Rondeau, 5081–82

Manitoba Developmental Centre Capital improvements

Ashton, 1578; Faurschou, 1578

Manitoba Developmental Centre–Cont. Future status

Cummings, 3644–45; Sale, 3644–45 Service expansion

Chomiak, 3904–3905; Faurschou, 3904–3905

Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee Update

Chomiak, 3895, 3896; Driedger, 3895

Manitoba Education Research and Learning Information Networks


Manitoba Emergency Services College Disaster training

Barrett, 3107; Smith, S., 3105–3107 Hazardous materials training

Barrett, 3108; Smith, S., 3108 Manitoba Environmental Council. See also Sustainable

development strategy Termination

Gerrard, 4688–89; Lathlin, 4685–86, 4688–89; Maguire, 4685–86

Manitoba farm crisis. See also Government Motions Loewen, 217–18; Nevakshonoff, 248

Manitoba Farm Disaster Assistance Program Funding

Wowchuk, 1489 Manitoba Farm Mediation Board

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 37) Wowchuk, 83

Manitoba Federation of Labour Health and safety conference

Barrett, 2390; Schuler, 2390 Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation



Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit Dacquay, 2565

Consultations Gerrard, 2969; McGifford, 2969

Extension–new media Gerrard, 2969; McGifford, 2969

Update McGifford, 2556

Manitoba Film Classification Board Communication costs

Dacquay, 2569; McGifford, 2569 Composition

Dacquay, 2569; McGifford, 2569–70 Staffing

Dacquay, 2569; McGifford, 2569 Manitoba Fisheries

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 142) Lathlin, 1260

Manitoba Foundation Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 68)

Selinger, 187

108

Hansard Index

Manitoba Gaming Control Commission Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 10)

Lemieux, 35 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 139)

Lemieux, 1259 Membership, composition of

Ashton, 4058; Reimer, 4058 Manitoba Government Employees Union

Contract negotiations Barrett, 2401; Schuler, 2401

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 56)

Lathlin, 137 Manitoba Health Research Council

Aglugub, 3925; Chomiak, 4437; Gerrard, 3502–3503 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 109)

Chomiak, 486 Funding

Chomiak, 1030; Gerrard, 1030 Manitoba Horse Racing Commission


Self-reliance Mihychuk, 1856–57; Tweed, 1856

Manitoba Hospital Capital Financing Authority Financial Statements, 1999 (S.P. 96)

Selinger, 270 Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Funding Reimer, 3648; Sale, 3648

Manitoba Human Rights Commission Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 16)

Mackintosh, 35 Manitoba Hydro

Centra Gas acquisition Doer, 461

Collective bargaining Laurendeau, 4056–57; Selinger, 4056–57

Land negotiations Loewen, 1114; Selinger, 1114

Limestone project Debt repayment

Doer, 535; Filmon, 535 Ownership

Doer, 469 Rate approval process

Doer, 534–35; Filmon, 534 Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board



Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 72) Selinger, 187





Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board–Cont. Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 135)

Selinger, 1205 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 140)

Selinger, 1259 Manitoba Indian Agriculture Program

Replacement Faurschou, 4168; Robinson, 4168

Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program Forgivable loans

Mihychuk, 1870–71; Tweed, 1870 Funding

Mihychuk, 1864–68; Tweed, 1864–68 Interest rates

Mihychuk, 1871; Tweed, 1871 Keystone Technical Fund

Mihychuk, 1868; Tweed, 1868 Loan losses

Mihychuk, 1869; Tweed, 1868–69 Revision

Mihychuk, 1870; Tweed, 1870 Spending reductions

Mihychuk, 1869, 1870; Tweed, 1869, 1870 Manitoba Innovation Network

Funding Gerrard, 1031; Mihychuk, 1031, 1859; Tweed, 1859

Future plans Gerrard, 951; Mihychuk, 951

Manitoba Innovations Fund Mihychuk, 1405; Selinger, 3630; Stefanson, 3630

Manitoba Intercultural Council Forum

Barrett, 2990–91; Schuler, 2990–91 Funding

Barrett, 2989; Schuler, 2989 Future status

Aglugub, 3093; Barrett, 3093–96 Overview

Barrett, 2992–97; Schuler, 2991–97 Status

Barrett, 2989; Schuler, 2989 Manitoba Junior Hockey League

Korzeniowski, 199 Manitoba Labour Board


Arbitrators Barrett, 2818–20; Schuler, 2818–20

Composition Barrett, 1768, 2683; Schuler, 1768, 2682

Conciliation officers, liability of Barrett, 2816–17; Schuler, 2816

Staffing Barrett, 1768–69; Schuler, 1768–69


Manitoba Law Foundation Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 197)

Mackintosh, 4491 Manitoba Law Reform Commission


109

Hansard Index

Manitoba Learning Tax Credit Program Funding

Caldwell, 4479; Derkach, 4479 Manitoba Legislative Internship Programme

Hickes, 22 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission



Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 76) McGifford, 187



Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Accountability

Doer, 1266–67; Gerrard, 1266–67 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 32)

McGifford, 83 Board minutes–release

Doer, 1316; Gerrard, 1315–16 Human Resources review

Gerrard, 1342–43, 1438–39, 1445; McGifford, 1338, 1342–43, 1439

Information release Doer, 1930; Gerrard, 1930

Provincial Auditor's report Doer, 1164–65, 1211–12; Gerrard, 1111, 1164–65, 1211; McGifford, 689–90, 1106, 1111; Reimer, 689–90

Public inquiry Doer, 1316; Gerrard, 1316




Report recommendations Doer, 1929–30; Gerrard, 1929–30

Implementation Gerrard, 1512–13; McGifford, 1512–13

Manitoba Marathon Dyck, 2805; Maloway, 2806

Manitoba Marketing Network Funding

Mihychuk, 2007; Tweed, 2007 Manitoba Measures initiative

Overview Selinger, 2050; Stefanson, 2049

Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition Mihychuk, 1774; Praznik, 1676–77, 1774

Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature Hudson's Bay Company Gallery

Dacquay, 753; Dewar, 754

Manitoba Mustangs Charity Hockey Tournament Mitchelson, 1034–35

Manitoba Nurses' Union Arbitration–overtime pay

Chomiak, 5257; Driedger, 5257

Manitoba Office in Ottawa Funding

Pitura, 3358 Manitoba Oil Show

Maguire, 1320 Manitoba Pension Commission

Appointment process Barrett, 1766; Schuler, 1766

Composition Barrett, 1766–67; Schuler, 1766


Meeting schedule Barrett, 1767; Schuler, 1767


Recommendations Barrett, 1768; Schuler, 1767–68


Subcommittees Barrett, 1766; Schuler, 1766

Manitoba Potash Corporation Overview

Mihychuk, 1998–99; Tweed, 1998–99 Manitoba Product Stewardship Corporation

Annual Report, 1999 Lathlin, 533

Update Lathlin, 3734–35

Manitoba Property Tax Credit Objectives

Caldwell, 4467–68; Smith, J., 4467 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation. See also Driver

licensing Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 163)

Barrett, 2203 Management–former NDP administration

Enns, 458 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 6)

Barrett, 35 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 119)

Barrett, 739 Quarterly Report, 2000 (S.P. 194)

Barrett, 4006 Rate approval process

Doer, 534; Filmon, 534 Registration

Ashton, 1399; Cummings, 1399 Service overlap–DDVL

Ashton, 1975–76; Cummings, 1975–76 Surplus

Ashton, 1975; Cummings, 1975 Vehicle safety inspections

Ashton, 1973; Cummings, 1973

Manitoba School for the Deaf Salaries

Caldwell, 3661; Smith, J., 3661

Manitoba Science and Technology Fund Overview

Mihychuk, 1912; Tweed, 1911–12

110

Hansard Index

Manitoba Securities Commission Audit program

Lemieux, 3083 Education/information program

Lemieux, 3083 Manitoba Self-Reliance Initiative

Funding Robinson, 4158

Implementation Robinson, 4147

Manitoba Seniors Directorate Overview

McGifford, 2562–64 Manitoba Service Excellence Awards

Barrett, 2749; Schuler, 2749 Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition

Allan, 4410–11 Manitoba Summer Games–Virden

Maguire, 4979–80, 5082 Manitoba Tax Assistance Office

Relocation Selinger, 2047; Stefanson, 2047

Manitoba Telecom Service Communications tower–Churchill

Ashton, 1979–80; Helwer, 1979–80 Rate increase

Filmon, 741–42; Lemieux, 740–41 Application

Lemieux, 752; Smith, S., 751–52 Manitoba Telephone System

Privatization Sale, 426–27

Manitoba Text Book Bureau Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 81)

Caldwell, 187 Manitoba Trade and Investment Corporation


Manitoba Trade Centre Accommodation costs

Mihychuk, 2003; Tweed, 2003 Manitoba Water Services Board


Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Mihychuk, 1433; Tweed, 1433–34

Manitoba WomenBizNet.com Allan, 1676

Manitoba Women's Advisory Council Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 78)

McGifford, 187 Goals

McGifford, 4423 Salaries

Dacquay, 4426; McGifford, 4426 Staffing

Dacquay, 4426; McGifford, 4426

Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards Asper, 704

Maple Leaf Foods–Brandon Doer, 461; Tweed, 1408

Maples Collegiate Unity programs

Aglugub, 1444–45 Marringhurst Heritage House

Tweed, 4856–57 Martindale, Doug (Burrows) N.D.P.

Aboriginal Justice Inquiry Recommendations, 335



Burrows constituency, 331–32 Citizen patrol, 4623 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16)

2r, 2305–2307 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2)

2r, 527–28 Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of

Estimates debate, 3627–28 Crown corporations

Proposed sales, 336–37 Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of

Estimates debate, 2868–69 Education system

Government initiatives, 334 Environmental protection, 336 Flora Place, 543 Foster parents

Government support, 5025 Foster parents association

Funding, 5028–29 Harris, George, 566 Health care system

Government initiatives, 333–34 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

2r, 620–21 Housing

Government initiatives, 337–38 Law Amendments, Standing Committee on

1st Report, 599 2nd Report, 689 3rd Report, 2431–32 4th Report, 4125 5th Report, 4285–86 6th Report, 4397–98 8th Report, 4605–4608

Legislative Assembly Estimates debate, 4525–26 Members of the Legislative Assembly

Pension plan, 4525 Salaries–provincial comparisons, 4525

Mayworks Festival, 954–55 Members' Statements

Citizen patrol, 4623 Flora Place, 543 Foster parents association

Funding, 5028–29 Harris, George, 566 Mayworks Festival, 954–55 National Day of Remembrance, 280–81 North End Community Ministry, 47

111

Hansard Index

Martindale, Doug (Burrows) N.D.P.–Cont. North End Community Renewal Corporation, 1933–34 North Winnipeg Credit Union, 3502 Rotary Leadership Circle program, 2134 Selkirk Avenue BIZ, 2854 Sisler High School

Sisler's Most Wanted dance troupe, 803 STEPS Program, 1347–48

St. Mary The Protectress Millennium Villa, 481–82 United Church of Canada

75th anniversary, 2444 Youth justice committees, 4061–62

National Child Benefit, 338 Maximum return, 3397

National Day of Remembrance, 280–81 North End Community Ministry, 47 North End Community Renewal Corporation, 1933–34 North Winnipeg Credit Union, 3502 Oral Questions

Foster parents Government support, 5025

National Child Benefit Maximum return, 3397

Page program Service recognition, 4526

Parent-child centres, 338 Poverty rate

Reduction strategy, 337 Public safety

Government initiatives, 334–35 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 331 Rotary Leadership Circle program, 2134 Selkirk Avenue BIZ, 2854 Sisler High School

Sisler's Most Wanted dance troupe, 803 STEPS Program, 1347–48

St. Mary The Protectress Millennium Villa, 481–82 Taxation


Debate, 331–39 United Church of Canada

75th anniversary, 2444 Winnipeg, City of

Property repair orders, 527 Youth justice committees, 4061–62

Materials Distribution Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 61)

Ashton, 137 Matters of Privilege

See Privilege, Matters of Matters of Urgent Public Importance

See Urgent Public Importance, Matters of May Day

Schuler, 704 Mayworks Festival

Martindale, 954–55 McDonald, Walter Clifton

See Condolences, Motions of McFarlane, Ellen

Jennissen, 914

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

Acquisition process, 2637–39, 2859 Apology request, 2810–14, 2855–58 Information tabling request, 3071–74 Inventory, 2575–78, 2636–37, 2639–66, 2763–71 New acquisitions, 2858–59

Building Independence program Update, 4422

Business women Mentorship program, 4420, 4432

CBC "24 Hours," 861 Cervical cancer screening program

Implementation, 4429 Child care system

Funding, 4422 Community Arts Council

Operating costs, 2871 Community Places Program

Application process, 2947–48 Cultural organizations/industries

Accomplishments, 2555 Capital grants, 2946–47 Deficit reduction, 2571–72 Funding, 2556 Grants, 2571 Literary arts sector, 2556–57

Culture, Heritage and Citizenship, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 26), 83

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of Estimates debate, 2554–78, 2635–66, 2763–74,

2813–14, 2855–60, 2871–82, 2944–70, 3065–75 Arts Branch–funding, 2575, 2635 Communication costs, 2568 Desktop management, 2951–52 Information Resources Division, 2561 Mandate, 2554–55 On-line services, 2561 Salaries, 2568, 2875, 2949 Staffing, 2567–68, 2570, 2574, 2949, 2950–51 Transportation costs, 2568, 2969–70

Do It For You initiative Update, 4421

Domestic violence Funding–community-based prevention services, 4422

Film industry Tax incentives, 3070

First Nation casinos Culture, Heritage and Tourism role, 3065–70 Economic impact, 2033, 2131–32, 2336, 2438, 3258 Tourism potential, 2213, 2440

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Accessibility, 3146 Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 25), 83 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 180), 3390 Breach, 3145–46 Extension, 2561 Legislation review, 1339, 2561

French Language Services Secretariat Update, 2562

Gaming Tourism, impact on, 2966–68

112

Hansard Index

McGifford, Hon. Diane (Lord Roberts) N.D.P.–Cont. Health care system

Women's health strategy, 4421, 4429 Healthy Child Initiative

Appointments–women, 4428 Parent-child centres, 4422

Heritage Grants Advisory Council Composition, 2573 Grant recipients, 2574 Staffing, 2573

Heritage organizations Funding, 2877

Heritage resources Government initiatives, 2557–58

Heritage sites Irwood subdivision, 1930–31, 3059

International Year of the Older Persons, 2958 Invest in Yourself program

Update, 4419 Le Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 30), 83 Annual Report, 2000, (S.P. 212), 5240 Capital grant, 2946

Legislative Library Staffing, 2956

Libraries, public Automation, 2873 Internet access, 2557, 2873–74

Lord Roberts constituency, 440–41 Constituent concerns, 441–42

Manitoba Arts Council Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 29), 83 Membership, 2945 Project funding, 2572, 2575

Manitoba Book Week, 554–55 Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 27), 83 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 207), 4893 Capital grant, 2946

Manitoba Day, 1075–77 Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation


Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit Consultations, 2969 Extension–new media, 2969 Update, 2556

Manitoba Film Classification Board Communication costs, 2569 Composition, 2569–70 Staffing, 2569

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 31), 83 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 205), 4800 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 76), 187 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 77), 187 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 146), 1311

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 32), 83 Human Resources review, 1338, 1342–43, 1439 Provincial Auditor's report, 689–90, 1106, 1111

McGifford, Hon. Diane (Lord Roberts) N.D.P.–Cont. Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 33), 83 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 35), 83 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 145), 1311 Report recommendations–implementation, 1512–13

Manitoba Seniors Directorate Overview, 2562–64

Manitoba Women's Advisory Council Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 78), 187 Goals, 4423 Salaries, 4426 Staffing, 4426

Ministerial Statements CBC "24 Hours," 861 Manitoba Book Week, 554–55 Manitoba Day, 1075–77 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Provincial Auditor's report, 689–90 National Day of Remembrance

École Polytechnique, 267–68 Museums

Funding, 2876 Special theme museums, 2877–78

National Day of Remembrance École Polytechnique, 267–68

Ogopogo movie project Manitoba shooting, 1613


Economic impact, 2033, 2131–32, 2336, 2438, 3258

Tourism potential, 2213, 2440 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Accessibility, 3146 Breach, 3145–46 Legislation review, 1339

Heritage sites Irwood subdivision, 1930–31, 3059

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Human Resources review, 1342–43, 1439 Provincial Auditor's report, 1111 Report recommendations–implementation,

1512–13 Ogopogo movie project

Manitoba shooting, 1613 Oulton, Doris Mae

Firing, 864–65, 868–69 Oulton, Doris Mae

Firing, 864–65, 868–69 Page program

Congratulations, 438–39 Physician resources

Female practitioners, 4430 Power Up program

Update, 4419 Presiding officers



Provincial Archives Document storage–electronic formats, 2561–62

113

Hansard Index

McGifford, Hon. Diane (Lord Roberts) N.D.P.–Cont. Hudson's Bay collection–staffing, 2953–55

Public Library Services Activities, 2557 Communication costs, 2873

Recreation programs Funding formula, 2880 Government initiatives, 2558–59 Grants, 2879

Recreational Opportunities Program Application process, 2878–79


Seniors Directorate Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 75), 187 Government commitment, 2957–58 Staff recognition, 2957

Snowmobiling Marketing, 2963–66

Speak Up initiative Update, 4421

Status of Women Estimates debate, 4418–33 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 34), 83 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 188), 3711

Summer Active/Winter Active programs Funding, 2879

Sunshine Fund Funding, 2879–80

Take the Challenge initiative Update, 4420–21

TEAM program Women's participation, 4419–20

On the Move strategy Update, 4421


Tourism Adventure travel/ecotourism, 2559–60 Attractions Canada Awards 2000, 2559 Marketing, 2560, 2960–64

Government initiatives, 2961–63 Overview, 2559 Regional tourism program, 2560 Statistics, 2965 Tourism Product Development Program, 2560 Web site, 2960–61

Trade Up to Your Future program Update, 4419

Training for Tomorrow Scholarship Awards Program Update, 4419, 4432

Trans Canada Trail Funding, 2881–82, 2945, 2963 Marketing, 3963

Travel Manitoba Marketing campaign, 2560

Urban Shaman gallery Riel's Rebellion exhibit, 2859–60

Video games Classification system, 4430–31

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium Capital grant, 2946

McGifford, Hon. Diane (Lord Roberts) N.D.P.–Cont. Winnipeg Art Gallery

Capital grant, 2946 Winnipeg Boys and Girls Club

Funding, 2880 Winnipeg Public Library

Operating grant, 2875 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Deficit reduction, 2571 Women, violence against

Reduction strategy, 4420 Women's Directorate

Future direction, 4424–25 Gender-inclusive analysis, 4421–22 Goals, 4418–22 Information availability, 4432 Informational workshops, 4423 Lunch and Learn program, 4423 Operating costs, 4433 Publications, 4424 Salaries, 4433

McHappy Day Faurschou, 1269–70

McKay, Marcus Derkach, 4135; Gerrard, 4231, 4287; Mitchelson, 4286; Robinson, 4286

McKenzie, James Wallace See Condolences, Motions of

McLeod, Jack Former president–Keystone Centre

Smith, S., 703–704 McLeod Adult Learning Centre

Graduation Schellenberg, 5126

Melvin C. Toews Reading Garden Penner, Jim, 3064

Members' Statements Abas, Ernest

Environment Canada Long-Term Service Award Nevakshonoff, 3622–23

Aboriginal Justice Inquiry Jennissen, 45–46

Agassiz Youth Centre Faurschou, 357

AgPro terminal–Boissevain Maguire, 4690

Agricore–Elva terminal Maguire, 4623

Agricultural disaster assistance Maguire, 3402–3403 Penner, Jack, 4019

Agriculture Government initiatives

Struthers, 1628–29 Strawberry production

Faurschou, 3720–21 Air rescue search

Jennissen, 23 Altona personal care home

Opening Penner, Jack, 4297

114

Hansard Index

Members' Statements–Cont. Anderson, Merv

Laurendeau, 1168–69 Antigang strategy

Aglugub, 2038 Apprenticeship and training programs–graduates

Derkach, 2134 Arborg Bifrost Summer Games

Nevakshonoff, 2632 Art City funding

Santos, 4576–77 Asessippi Winter Park

Derkach, 1006 Ash, Bonnie

Child Care Worker of the Year Asper, 662

Assiniboia constituency Community activities

Rondeau, 498 Community organizations

Rondeau, 198 Assiniboia West Tournament of Champions

Rondeau, 1007–1008 Back 40 Folk Festival

Dyck, 2552 Bakers Narrows Day

Jennissen, 2338–39 Bergeron, Henri

Asper, 4019–20 Bernie Wolfe Community School

Cerilli, 955–56 Best-managed companies

Tweed, 2213 Bilous, Bill and Michael

Assiniboia West Community Club soccer program Rondeau, 3721

BioSearch International Helwer, 248–49

Bishop Grandin Nature Corridor Asper, 1321–22

Blatz, Ron Governor General Bravery Award

Korzeniowski, 3449 Boni-Vital Black Sox

Asper, 5080–81 Budget

Smith, S., 1035 Consultations

Penner, Jim, 406–407 Former government's initiatives

Schuler, 1348 Budget, balanced

Schuler, 199–200; Tweed, 279 Can We Talk? conference

Allan, 1443–44 Canada Compound (Western) Limited

Helwer, 482 Canada Day activities

Schuler, 3501; Struthers, 3501 Canadian flag

Antidesecration legislation Rocan, 2037–38

Members' Statements–Cont. Canadian Hard of Hearing conference

Faurschou, 2631–32 Canadians Helping Kids in Vietnam

Schellenberg, 1035 CanWest Global–newspaper acquisitions

Loewen, 4737–38 Carbon monoxide poisoning

Faurschou, 662–63 Cardiac care

Aglugub, 3322–23 Charleswood constituency

Seniors organizations Driedger, 198–99

Charleswood Junior High School Festival of the Arts

Driedger, 1443 Child care system

Rondeau, 1090 Funding

Schellenberg, 1348–49 Salaries

Korzeniowski, 3449 Child Find Manitoba

Green Ribbon of Hope Dinner Driedger, 2214

Children's services Gerrard, 611–12

Christmas Cheer Board Aglugub, 92–93

Citizen patrol Martindale, 4623

Citizens on Patrol Program Schuler, 4511

Citizenship Court Dyck, 1166–67

CN Rail Transcona rail traffic

Cerilli, 804–805 Coalition of Manitoba Businesses

Position–Bill 44 Loewen, 4576

Collège Jeanne-Sauvé Graduation ceremony

Asper, 3621–22 Conservation, Department of

Natural Resources officers Cummings, 3260

CP Rail Virden station–restoration

Maguire, 2554 Cranberry Portage Trout Challenge

Jennissen, 4736 Crump, Adrian

Canadian Automobile Association/Governor General Lifesaving Award

Maloway, 3063–64 Curry, John

Reeve–Headingley, Manitoba Gerrard, 149; Pitura, 149

Custom Software Solutions Maguire, 4857

115

Hansard Index

Members' Statements–Cont. Dakota Collegiate

Evening for Seniors Allan, 147–48

Manitoba Marathon volunteers Asper, 3828

Dakota Lazers Female Atom A1 Hockey Team Dacquay, 566

Dauphin Regional Health Centre CAT scan

Struthers, 22 Days Inn hotel

Steinbach opening Penner, Jim, 5124–25

Democratic rights Gerrard, 4907

Dent, Alice Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Struthers, 2804–2805 Devils Lake diversion

Dewar, 279–80 Dialysis services

Norway House Struthers, 5253

Disabilities, persons with Cerilli, 1932–33

Donnelly United Church Smith, J., 356

Dow, Dr. George Service recognition

Tweed, 3449–50 Downtown revitalization

Loewen, 4980–81 E. coli bacteria

Gerrard, 2214–15 East End Millennium Park, Brandon

Smith, S., 2064–65 École Lavallée

Sod-turning ceremony Asper, 4339–40

Economic growth Government initiatives

Cerilli, 1518–19 Government strategy

Schellenberg, 1270 Throne Speech

Loewen, 46–47 Education system

Enrolment Smith, J., 406

Funding Dyck, 23–24

Government commitment Allan, 1115

Election financing Driedger, 148

Elk's Lodge–Neepawa Cummings, 1322

Elwick Village Centre Project Aglugub, 4857–58

Emergency Preparedness Week Helwer, 873

Members' Statements–Cont. Ericsson, Leif

Helwer, 4230 Eriksdale community initiatives

Nevakshonoff, 1934–35 Fairlane Children's Centre

Twenty-fifth anniversary Rondeau, 2942

Families and Schools Together program Graduation

Asper, 1785 Family initiatives

Asper, 2762 Farm and Food Days

Pitura, 3063 Farm Family of the Year

Nevakshonoff, 4060–61; Struthers, 496 Fehr, Frank and Louella

Outstanding Young Farmer Couple Award Penner, Jim, 3828–29

Fetal alcohol syndrome Cerilli, 482–83; Gerrard, 1217

Fibre Manufacturing Inc. Expansion

Allan, 4690–91 Financial reporting

Schellenberg, 2760–61 Firefighters

Loewen, 543; Smith, S., 1006–1007 First Nation communities

Unemployment rate Gerrard, 407

Flin Flon constituency Community events

Jennissen, 3450 Flooding


Flooding (1999) Pitura, 356–57

Flora Place Martindale, 543

Folklorama Aglugub, 5027–28; Dacquay, 4811–12; Smith, J., 5027

Fort Garry Legion Poppy Trust Fund Smith, J., 2339

Fort Garry School Division International student program

Allan, 4338–39 Fort Rouge School

Student publication Sale, 753

Fort Whyte Centre Reaching New Horizons project

Loewen, 3259 Foster parents association–funding

Martindale, 5028–29 Friendship Centres

Dewar, 1117 Friesen, Theodore (Ted)

Altona citizen of the year Penner, Jack, 1444

116

Hansard Index

Members' Statements–Cont. Funk's Livestock Transport

Penner, Jim, 2806 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest Gerrard, 3323

Garden Valley Collegiate Dyck, 956

General Byng School Schoolyard improvement plan

Smith, J., 2942 Gilson, Dr. Clay

Maguire, 2632–33 Gimli High School awards

Helwer, 2853 Glenlawn Collegiate Institute


Golden West Centennial Lodge Auxiliary Rondeau, 3926

Good Neighbour Senior Centre Schellenberg, 4811

Government accountability Penner, Jim, 2941–42

Granny's Poultry Penner, Jim, 1091–92

H. P. Tergesen & Sons Helwer, 3448–49

Haggerty, Bernadette Kin Club Citizen of the Year

Dyck, 2761 Harris, George

Martindale, 566 Harvest Festival and Exhibition–Winkler

Dyck, 5028 Hazelridge Caterers

Schuler, 913–14 Health, Minister of

Gerrard, 4738 Health care system

Gerrard, 3926–27; Jennissen, 1320–21 Health care system, rural

Interlake Nevakshonoff, 46

Henry, Ann Korzeniowski, 871

Highway maintenance/construction Brandon bypass

Smith, S., 3403 Capital program

Nevakshonoff, 2954–55 Highway map

Jennissen, 3620–21 Hire-A-Student Weeks

Smith, J., 3401–3402 Hog industry

Penner, Jack, 663 Horn, Ryan

Struthers, 664 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

Mine accident Jennissen, 4979, 5252–53

Members' Statements–Cont. Human Services Guide

Cerilli, 3827 Icarus 2000–Village Clinic fundraiser

Rondeau, 4737 Iceland

New Iceland Helwer, 1216

Icelandic National Day Nevakshonoff, 3149

Immigration statistics Schellenberg, 2039

Income Assistance Driedger, 46

Income tax Struthers, 2337–38

Reductions Gilleshammer, 955

India School of Dance Music and Theatre Allan, 2553

Interlake constituency events Nevakshonoff, 4981

International Missing Children's Day Mitchelson, 1519

Jasper, Gertrude Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

Maguire, 4020 John Taylor Collegiate

Rondeau, 1271 Killarney Clinic

Tweed, 1321 Killarney Community Grain-Growing Project

Tweed, 1215 Killarney United Church

Tweed, 2854 Kippen, Nikita

Laurendeau, 914 Kivalliq Air

Jennissen, 2037 Klassen, Menno

Jennissen, 872–73 Kletke, Harold Harvey

Wowchuk, 1167 Kozak, Kathleen

Marathon participant Cerilli, 3147–48

Krahn, Dr. Curtis Family physician of the year

Penner, Jim, 567 Kuhl, Doug

Gerrard, 149–50 Labour, Minister of

Penner, Jack, 4577 Labour legislation

Amendments Schuler, 4297–98, 4060


Enns, 5081, 5254; Loewen, 5253; Penner, Jim, 5080

Last Post Fund Rondeau, 4411–12

117

Hansard Index

Members' Statements–Cont. Law enforcement officers

Driedger, 542–43 Leppky, Peter Ken

Wowchuk, 610 Lindell, Lucy

Nevakshonoff, 914–15 Little, Christine

Quarter Horse Association Youth World Cup Derkach, 1675–76

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Public hearings

Penner, Jim, 4691 Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

Inductees Dyck, 3925–26; Struthers, 4230

Manitoba Amateur Golf Championship Mitchelson, 4410

Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses Awards dinner

Driedger, 1090 Manitoba Association of School Trustees

Smith, J., 4624 Manitoba Centennial Foundation

Asper, 4135 Manitoba Derby

Rondeau, 5081–82 Manitoba farm crisis

Nevakshonoff, 248 Manitoba Health Research Council

Aglugub, 3925; Gerrard, 3502–3503 Manitoba Junior Hockey League

Korzeniowski, 199 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Human Resources review Gerrard, 1445

Manitoba Marathon Dyck, 2805; Maloway, 2806

Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition Praznik, 1676–77

Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature Hudson's Bay Company Gallery

Dacquay, 753; Dewar, 754 Manitoba Mustangs Charity Hockey Tournament

Mitchelson, 1034–35 Manitoba Oil Show

Maguire, 1320 Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition

Allan, 4410–11 Manitoba Summer Games–Virden

Maguire, 4979–80, 5082 Manitoba WomenBizNet.com

Allan, 1676 Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards

Asper, 704 Maples Collegiate

Unity programs Aglugub, 1444–45

Marringhurst Heritage House Tweed, 4856–57

May Day Schuler, 704

Members' Statements–Cont. Mayworks Festival

Martindale, 954–55 McFarlane, Ellen

Jennissen, 914 McHappy Day

Faurschou, 1269–70 McKay, Marcus

Derkach, 4135; Gerrard, 4231 McLeod, Jack

Former president–Keystone Centre Smith, S., 703–704

McLeod Adult Learning Centre graduation Schellenberg, 5126

Melvin C. Toews Reading Garden Penner, Jim, 3064

Mennonite Central Committee Schellenberg, 566–67

Mennonite history Penner, Jack, 4061; Penner, Jim, 249–50; Schellenberg, 4018–19

Michif language programs Rocan, 803–804

Midwifery–legislation proclamation Cerilli, 2633–34

Millennium Showcase 2000 Korzeniowski, 1034

Mineral Exploration Assistance Program Project funding

Jennissen, 4298 Misericordia Health Centre

Misericordia Care Tree Campaign Struthers, 405–406

Most Giving Towns Dyck, 93

MS Super Cities Walk Dyck, 703

Murray, Jack Pitura, 497

National Aboriginal Day Gerrard, 2943

National Child Benefit Cerilli, 4624–25

National Day of Remembrance Martindale, 280–81

National Nursing Week Allan, 913

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week Driedger, 565–66

Natural gas–Interlake Nevakshonoff, 1168

NDP government Santos, 249

Neepawa Lily Festival Cummings, 4338

Neighbourhoods Alive! Schellenberg, 4509

Ness Middle School Rondeau, 2552–53

Neubergthal village National historic site

Penner, Jack, 3501–3502

118

Hansard Index

Members' Statements–Cont. North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

Schuler, 1115–16 North End Community Ministry

Martindale, 47 North End Community Renewal Corporation

Martindale, 1933–34 North End YM-YWCA

Loewen, 94 North Winnipeg Credit Union

Martindale, 3502 Nursing profession

Education and training programs, rural Faurschou, 1518

Oak Valley Productions Dyck, 4133

Ojibwa language programs Penner, Jack, 1933

Order of Manitoba recipients Jennissen, 4059–60

Organized crime and high-risk offenders Korzeniowski, 1215–16

Osvita Foundation Derkach, 2338

Peacekeeping Day Korzeniowski, 4980

Peak of the Market Korzeniowski, 3322; Penner, Jack, 3321–22

Peguis First Nation Community activities

Nevakshonoff, 4297 Pembina constituency events

Dyck, 2132–33 Pembina Hills Gallery

2000 Vessels exhibit Dyck, 1784

Personal care homes–construction Rondeau, 406

Philippine Heritage Week Aglugub, 2761–62

Photos of Resistance Exhibit Asper, 1216

Pioneer Days–Steinbach Penner, Jim, 3621, 4906

Pipes and Drums of Manitoba Korzeniowski, 3720

Portage la Prairie Firefighters' Social Club Manitoba Child Care Association donation

Faurschou, 1349 Portage la Prairie Public Library

Faurschou, 544 Post-secondary education

Schellenberg, 1091 Funding

Gerrard, 805 Poverty rate, child

Faurschou, 496–97 Rural Manitoba

Asper, 483–84 Prendergast community kitchen

Cerilli, 4134

Members' Statements–Cont. Progressive Conservative Party

Gerrard, 5126–27 Provincial parks

Pembina Valley park Dyck, 3258–59

Public Schools Act Amendments–home schooling

Smith, J., 4905 Public Service Week

Schuler, 2443–44 Radisson community organizations

Cerilli, 93–94 Ramadan

Asper, 544 RCMP Run for Cancer

Smith, S., 5254–55 Reddy, Strini

Tribute Jennissen, 2942–43

River East Collegiate girls volleyball Schellenberg, 356

Rotary Leadership Circle program Martindale, 2134

Round Table on Sustainable Development Gerrard, 1785–86

Rural Manitoba–Throne Speech Tweed, 22–23

Russell constituency events Derkach, 4510

Sakastew School Jennissen, 2443

San Clara, Manitoba Millennium events

Struthers, 3063 Scott Tournament of Hearts

Maguire, 3322 Scouts Canada

Volunteers Jennissen, 1518

Seal, Jane Volunteerism

Rondeau, 1628 Second Start Alternative Education Program

Korzeniowski, 2133 Selkirk Avenue BIZ

Martindale, 2854 Seniors and Elders Month

Reimer, 1934 Seniors mall-walking program

Smith, J., 92 Sergeant Tommy Prince Army Cadet Corps

Santos, 2445 Show of Hearts telethon

Penner, Jim, 1007 Silver Courts Seniors Complex

Penner, Jim, 4134 Sisler High School

Sisler's Most Wanted dance troupe Martindale, 803

STEPS Program Martindale, 1347–48

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Hansard Index

Members' Statements–Cont. Skateboarding–City of Winnipeg by-law

Korzeniowski, 1519–20 Small-business community

Government commitment Gilleshammer, 754

Smart Communities Program Smith, S., 1629–30

Smith, Russell Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame

Helwer, 3925 Smoking cessation program

Korzeniowski, 4576 South Indian Lake

Incorporation Jennissen, 3148

Special Olympics curling team Helwer, 954

Sport Manitoba Athletic awards

Cerilli, 2213–14 Springfield Agricultural Fair

Schuler, 4339 St. Claude Fire Hall

Rocan, 1167–68 St. Cyril and Methodius Church

Helwer, 4412 St. Daniel School filming

Rocan, 483 St. James Assiniboia Senior Centre

Adding Life to Years day camp Korzeniowski, 2805–2806

St. James Collegiate Teens Against Drunk Driving convention

Rondeau, 4230–31 St. James Senior Centre

Rondeau, 4905–4906 St. Mary The Protectress Millennium Villa

Martindale, 481–82 St. Michael Church, Dugald

Schuler, 2762 St. Pierre-Jolys Frog Follies

Pitura, 4858 St. Vital Curling Club

Allan, 1271 St. Vital Historical Society

Asper, 873 Standing committees

Gerrard, 4511 Public presentation process

Loewen, 5125–26 Statue restoration–Russell

Derkach, 3622 Steinbach Christian High School

50th anniversary Penner, Jim, 1347

Stevenson-Britannia Adult Literacy Program Korzeniowski, 4296–97

Student Employment Resource Centre Faurschou, 1090–91

Sunflower Festival–Altona Penner, Jack, 4736–37

Members' Statements–Cont. Sustainable development strategy

Gerrard, 2634, 3721–22 T-33 jet aircraft refurbishment

Faurschou, 4812 Taxation reductions

Struthers, 4577–78 TechQuest 2000

Gerrard, 1008 Teddy Bear's Picnic

Reimer, 1628 Teen Stop Jeunesse

Youth drop-in centre Allan, 5027

The Brandon Sun Christmas Cheer Fund Smith, S., 148–49

Thunderbird House Opening

Pitura, 754–55 Tibetan Sacred Arts in The Ruins

Asper, 4857 Tim Horton's Camp Day

Faurschou, 2038–39 Timmerman, Jarino

Senior swimming competitor Rondeau, 3259

Tootoo, Jordan Smith, S., 4906–4907

Trans Canada Trail Asper, 279 Derkach, 3148–49 Pitura, 3450–51

Transcona-Springfield Employment Network Cerilli, 1116

Triple A Hockey Challenge Smith, S., 4510

Ukrainian Festival–Dauphin Struthers, 4812

Unemployment statistics Gerrard, 4231

United Church of Canada 75th anniversary

Martindale, 2444 United Nation's International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Schuler, 3148 United Nations Year for the Culture of Peace

Cerilli, 5125 United Way Days of Caring Campaign

Loewen, 2444–45 University of Manitoba

Faculty of Nursing Mitchelson, 609–10

Service-after-death program Schellenberg, 3402

Untendered contracts Helwer, 197–98

Valleyview School Learn Not To Burn fire-safety program

Smith, S., 2339 Victims' rights

Allan, 3259–60

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Hansard Index

Members' Statements–Cont. Victor H. L. Wyatt School

Asper, 2214 Victoria General Hospital

Speech and Audiology Centre Smith, J., 1116–17

Volunteer Guild fundraiser Smith, J., 803

Victorian Order of Nurses Peebles Kelly Memorial Lecture Series

Smith, J., 1629 Vidir Machine Shop

Nevakshonoff, 497 Viking landing–100th anniversary

Asper, 4623–24 Vincent Massey Collegiate

Alumni reunion Smith, J., 1785

Graduation Smith, J., 3721

Violence against women Dacquay, 248

Volunteerism Dyck, 3827; Smith, S., 611

Walkathon fundraising events Reimer, 2553

Western Canada Aviation Museum Korzeniowski, 1784–85

Western Canadian Blind Golf Championship Pitura, 4411

Westfield Industries Sale–Ag Growth Industries

Pitura, 1677 Wilcox, Edna

Korzeniowski, 357 Wildlife Act

Amendments Cummings, 4692

Winkler, Manitoba Dyck, 280

Winnipeg Beach Theatre and boardwalk opening

Korzeniowski, 4338 Winnipeg Folk Festival

Allan, 4020–21 Driedger, 3827–28

Winnipeg Fringe Festival Korzeniowski, 4813

Winnipeg Harvest Penner, Jack, 1035

Winnipeg International Air Show Dacquay, 2133

Winnipeg Kite Festival Dacquay, 2855

Winnipeg Police Association Charity Ball Smith, J., 1270–71

Women of the War Years Cummings, 610–11

World Martial Arts Championship Aglugub, 4691–92

YM-YWCA Women of Distinction Award Dacquay, 871

Members' Statements–Cont. Young Humanitarian Award

Miles Macdonell Collegiate Schellenberg, 663

Youth justice committees Martindale, 4061–62

Memorandum of Understanding Nunavut-Manitoba

Ashton, 1372; Cummings, 1377 Mennonite history

Penner, Jack, 4061; Penner, Jim, 249–50; Schellenberg, 4018–19

Mental health care system. See also Program of Assertive Community Treatment

Government initiatives Chomiak, 3233

MERLIN See Manitoba Education Research and Learning

Information Networks Michif language programs

Rocan, 803–804 Mid-Continent Trade and Transportation Corridor

Update Ashton, 1372

Midwest Foods Feasibility study

Mihychuk, 2002; Tweed, 2002

Midwifery Legislation proclamation

Cerilli, 2629, 2633–34; Chomiak, 2629 Salary scale

Chomiak, 4097, 4437; Driedger, 4097

Mihychuk, Hon. MaryAnn (Minto) N.D.P. Access 204 Manitoba

Electronic commerce–customer contact centres, 1405 Mandate, 2007–2008

Acid Rain Abatement Program Overview, 1999–2000

Agricultural waste management corporation Status report, 1430–31

Arson reduction strategy, 378 Budget

Budget Debate, 1099–1102 Business Start Program

Status report, 2006 Business subsidies

Elimination, 1107–1108, 1516–17 Reduction, 1851

Call centres Employment statistics, 2008 Government funding, 1448–49

CalWest Textiles Update, 1995–96

Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Funding, 2001–2002

Community and Economic Development Committee Secretariat

Kostyra, Eugene, 1412 Mandate, 2015 Staffing, 2014 Update, 1416–17

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Mihychuk, Hon. MaryAnn (Minto) N.D.P.–Cont. Convention Centre Corporation

Ministerial responsibility, 1412 Crocus Fund

Oversubscription, 1862–63 Economic growth

Employment statistics, 1404 Migration rates, 1403–1404 Opportunities, 1413–14 Overview, 1403 Technological advancements, 951

Economic Innovation and Technology Council Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 92), 269 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 203), 4728 Funding, 2015 Grant assistance, 1860–61

Electronic commerce Statistics, 2008


1r, 2025–26; 2r, 2308–11 Energy and Mines, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 113), 533 Export House

Status report, 2004 First Nation casinos

Thoroughbred racing, impact on, 1857–58 Foreign trade, 987–89

Agricultural subsidies, 1421–22 Trade representatives, 1427–28

Central Mexico, 1427–29 Harness racing

Gaming revenues, 1857 Housing

Home ownership partnership program, 377–78 Immigration

Provincial Nominee Program, 1404 Income tax

Provincial comparisons, 1439–40 Industrial Technology Centre

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 94), 269 Funding, 2010–11

Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of Estimates debate, 1403–32, 1447–49, 1846–71,

1908–21, 1994–2016 Computer services, government, 1852

Desktop management charges, 1853 Mandate, 1853

Consulting services, 1863–64 Manitoba Office in Ottawa, 1848–50

Staffing, 1854–55 Operating costs, 1847 Overexpenditures, 1850–51 Programming, 1417–18, 1447–48 Staffing, 1411–12, 1412, 1416, 1846, 1847–48,

1852–53, 1858, 1861–62, 2003, 2006, 2009–10, 2012–13

Supplementary information (S.P. 144), 1311 Supplementary information (S.P. 150), 1338 Trade missions, 2004–2005 Transportation costs, 1846, 1854, 2013

Mihychuk, Hon. MaryAnn (Minto) N.D.P.–Cont. Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 91), 269 J. M. Schneider Inc.

Funding, 1858–59 Plant expansion, 1404, 4895

Environmental hearings, 4895–96 K & G Mushrooms

Composting, 1996–97 Keystone Technologies Fund

Function, 1414 Labour legislation

Amendments–businesses, impact on, 5051–54 Labour Relations Act

Amendments, 5042, 5047 Businesses, impact on, 4970–71, 4973, 4975–76,

4978, 4979, 5023–24, 5122 Economic impact, 5019 Short-line railways, 5076–77 Standing committee process, 5122–23 Withdrawal, 5019

Labour-sponsored funds Inconsistencies, 1864 Legislation amendments, 1863

Leaf Rapids, Manitoba Community development officer, 1418–19, 1420 Economic development, 1418

Lynn Lake, Manitoba Economic development, 1418, 1419–20

Manitoba Bureau of Statistics Communications budget, 1855 Information storage, 1855 Staffing, 1855

Manitoba Business Development Fund Overview, 1909–11, 2001

Manitoba Capital Fund, 1912 Manitoba Centres of Excellence Fund

Decrease, 2011 Manitoba Century Summit

Recommendations, 1422 Manitoba Horse Racing Commission

Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 171), 3137 Self-reliance, 1856–57

Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program Forgivable loans, 1870–71 Funding, 1864–68 Interest rates, 1871 Keystone Technical Fund, 1868 Loan losses, 1869 Revision, 1870 Spending reductions, 1869, 1870

Manitoba Innovation Network Funding, 1031, 1859 Future plans, 951

Manitoba Innovations Fund, 1405 Manitoba Marketing Network

Funding, 2007 Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition, 1774 Manitoba Potash Corporation

Overview, 1998–99 Manitoba Science and Technology Fund

Overview, 1912

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Mihychuk, Hon. MaryAnn (Minto) N.D.P.–Cont. Manitoba Trade and Investment Corporation

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 93), 269 Manitoba Trade Centre

Accommodation costs, 2003 Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, 1433 Midwest Foods

Feasibility study, 2002 Mineral Exploration Assistance Program

Overview, 1914–18 Mining industry

Aboriginal mining protocol, 379–80, 1406, 1424–26 Aggregate reserves, 1921, 1994–95 Fraudulent claims-staking, 1406 Geological support, 1405–1406 Mining investments, 1405 Mining task force, 380 New business, 1423 Orphaned mine sites, 1406 Refineries, 1427 Titanium deposit–Cross Lake, 1998

Mining Reserve Fund Function, 1419 Update, 1918–20

Ministerial Statements Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition, 1774 Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards,

1433 Provincial Mining Week, 1103–1104

Minto constituency, 377 Natural gas

Gladstone/Austin area, 2006–2007 New Holland plant

Negotiations–Buhler Industries, 1429–30 Northern Manitoba

Technological infrastructure, 951 Oral Questions

Business subsidies Elimination, 1107–1108, 1516–17

Economic growth Technological advancements, 951

Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1439–40

J. M. Schneider Inc. Plant expansion, 4895

Environmental hearings, 4895–96 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Businesses, impact on, 4970–71, 4973,

4975–76, 4978, 4979, 5023–24, 5122 Economic impact, 5019 Short-line railways, 5076–77 Standing committee process, 5122–23 Withdrawal, 5019


Northern Manitoba Technological infrastructure, 951

Sustainable development strategy Procurement guidelines–consultations, 5077–78

Titanium mine–Cross Lake

Mihychuk, Hon. MaryAnn (Minto) N.D.P.–Cont. Land dispute, 495


Unemployment rate Exclusions–First Nations, 4900

World Trade Organization Minister's objectives, 350


Pinawa, Manitoba Government assistance, 1422–24


Congratulations, 376–77 Private Members' Business

Foreign trade, 987–89 Prospectors' Assistance Program

Overview, 2001 Provincial Mining Week, 1103–1104 Research and development

Funding, 1860 Small Business Expansion Fund

Elimination, 1911 SmartPark

Funding, 1868 Government commitment, 1427

Specialty Minerals Incentive Program Overview, 2000

Sustainable development strategy Procurement guidelines–consultations, 5077–78


Titanium mine–Cross Lake Land dispute, 495

TR Labs Funding, 1859

Trade agreements U.S. and China, 1853


Trader.com Customer service centre–Winnipeg, 1405

Unemployment rate Exclusions–First Nations, 4900

University of Manitoba Computer science graduates, 1405

Venture capital funds Government initiatives, 1404–1405

World Trade Conference Benefit, 1420–21

World Trade Organization Agriculture–foreign subsidies, 379 Minister's objectives, 350


Millennium projects Government support

Dacquay, 2566

Millennium Showcase 2000 Korzeniowski, 1034

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Hansard Index

Mineral Exploration Assistance Program Overview

Mihychuk, 1914–18; Tweed, 1914–18 Project funding

Jennissen, 4298

Minimum wage. See also Community Unemployed Help Centre; Employment statistics; Minimum Wage Board

Annual review Barrett, 1742, 1752–53; Filmon, 154–55; Lemieux, 391–92; Schuler, 292, 1752–53

Differential minimum wages Barrett, 2886; Schuler, 2885–86

Employment, impact on Barrett, 2896–97; Schuler, 2896–97

Increase Barrett, 2885; Schuler, 2885

Provincial comparisons Barrett, 2885; Schuler, 2885

U.S. comparisons Barrett, 2898; Schuler, 2898

Waiver Barrett, 1757; Schuler, 1756–57

Youth minimum wage Barrett, 2886; Schuler, 2886

Minimum Wage Board Annual review

Barrett, 2887; Schuler, 2887 Consultations with small business

Barrett, 2886; Schuler, 2886 Provincial comparisons

Barrett, 1756; Schuler, 1756 Composition

Barrett, 1749–50, 1751, 1755; Schuler, 1749, 1751, 1755

Elimination Barrett, 2884, 2897; Schuler, 2884, 2897

Employer members, appointment of Barrett, 1750; Schuler, 1750



Recommendations Barrett, 1753–55, 2897–98; Schuler, 1753–55, 2897


Mining industry. See also Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition; Mineral Exploration Assistance Program; Provincial Mining Week; Titanium mine–Cross Lake

Aboriginal mining protocol Mihychuk, 379–80, 1406, 1424–26; Tweed, 1424–26

Aggregate reserves Faurschou, 1921, 1994–95; Mihychuk, 1921, 1994–95

Exploration Enns, 459

Fraudulent claims-staking Mihychuk, 1406

Geological support Mihychuk, 1405–1406

Mining industry–Cont. Labour/management consensus building committee

Barrett, 2883; Schuler, 2883 Mines Inspection Branch regional offices

Barrett, 2883; Schuler, 2882 Mining investments

Mihychuk, 1405 Mining task force

Mihychuk, 380 New business

Mihychuk, 1423 Orphaned mine sites

Mihychuk, 1406 Refineries

Mihychuk, 1427; Tweed, 1427 Titanium deposit–Cross Lake

Mihychuk, 1998; Pitura, 1998 Tripartite committee

Codes of practice Barrett, 2883; Schuler, 2883

Reporting process Barrett, 2883; Schuler, 2883

Mining Reserve Fund Function

Mihychuk, 1419; Tweed, 1419 Update

Mihychuk, 1918–20; Tweed, 1918–20 Mining tax

Revenue projections Selinger, 1463; Stefanson, 1463

Ministerial Statements Airline industry

Ashton, 343–44; Praznik, 344–45 Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program

Gerrard, 1023–24; Penner, Jack, 1023; Wowchuk, 1022–23

CBC "24 Hours" Filmon, 861–62; Gerrard, 862; McGifford, 861

Child and Family Services Aboriginal and Métis agencies

Driedger, 691; Sale, 690–91 Citizenship Court

Barrett, 1105; Dacquay, 1105–1106 CRTC decision

Gerrard, 3390; Lemieux, 3389; Penner, Jim, 3390 Driver licensing

Information security Ashton, 35–36; Cummings, 36

Endangered Spaces Campaign Enns, 652; Lathlin, 651–2

Fetal alcohol syndrome Driedger, 1155–56; Sale, 1155

First Ministers' conference Health care communiqué

Doer, 5017–18; Gerrard, 5018–19; Mitchelson, 5018

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance

Ashton, 791; Gerrard, 793; Maguire, 791–93 Flood forecast

Ashton, 3817, 3915; Enns, 3817, 3915, 4005; Gerrard, 3916, 4005–4006; Lathlin, 4005

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Ministerial Statements–Cont. Forest fires

Conditions Cummings, 4681; Enns, 4846; Gerrard, 4681–82; Lathlin, 4681, 4845–46

Fire conditions Enns, 553; Lathlin, 552–53

Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for Conflict of interest–legal opinion

Doer, 4727; Gerrard, 4727–28; Praznik, 4727 Gilson, Dr. Clay

Gerrard, 2622; Penner, Jack, 2622; Wowchuk, 2621–22

Grain transportation Ashton, 1024–25; Cummings, 1025

Hacault, Archbishop Antoine Filmon, 554; Gerrard, 554; Selinger, 553

Health care facilities Capital program

Chomiak, 4398–4400; Driedger, 4400–4401; Gerrard, 4401–4402

Highway map Ashton, 3609; Gerrard, 3610; Gilleshammer, 3609–10

Housing Government initiatives

Reimer, 901–902; Sale, 901 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

Barrett, 5239; Gerrard, 5240; Mitchelson, 5239–40 Mine accident

Barrett, 4844; Gerrard, 4845; Mitchelson, 4844–45 Manitoba Book Week

Dacquay, 555; McGifford, 554–55 Manitoba Century Summit

Doer, 789–90; Filmon, 790; Gerrard, 790–91 Manitoba Day

Dacquay, 1077–78; Gerrard, 1078; McGifford, 1075–77

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Provincial Auditor's report

McGifford, 689–90; Reimer, 689–90 Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition

Mihychuk, 1774; Praznik, 1774 Manitoba Service Excellence Awards

Barrett, 2749; Schuler, 2749 Manitoba Telecom Service

Rate increase Filmon, 741–42; Lemieux, 740–41

Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Mihychuk, 1433; Tweed, 1433–34

McKay, Marcus Gerrard, 4287; Mitchelson, 4286; Robinson, 4286

National Aboriginal Day Pitura, 2930; Robinson, 2929–30

National Day of Mourning Barrett, 651; Schuler, 651

National Day of Remembrance École Polytechnique

Dacquay, 268–69; Gerrard, 269; McGifford, 267–68 National Forest Week

Cummings, 1022; Gerrard, 1022; Lathlin, 1022 National Nursing Week

Chomiak, 943; Mitchelson, 943–44

Ministerial Statements–Cont. North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

Barrett, 1156–57; Schuler, 1157–58 Peacekeeping Day

Doer, 4893–94; Driedger, 4894–95; Gerrard, 4895 Philippine Heritage Week

Barrett, 2432–33; Dacquay, 2433; Gerrard, 2433 Pioneers 2000 conference

Barrett, 995–96; Dacquay, 996; Gerrard, 996 Program of Assertive Community Treatment

Chomiak, 1337; Mitchelson, 1337–38 Provincial Mining Week

Gerrard, 1105; Mihychuk, 1103–1104; Tweed, 1104–1105

Richard, Maurice "Rocket" Gerrard, 1619; Lemieux, 1618; Tweed, 1619

Shaken baby syndrome Gerrard, 743; Mitchelson, 742–43; Sale, 742

Sustainable development strategy Cummings, 3388; Gerrard, 3388–89; Lathlin, 3387–88

Tornado destruction Pine Lake, Alberta

Doer, 4048; Gerrard, 4049; Mitchelson, 4048–49 Western Premiers' Conference

Doer, 1617; Gilleshammer, 1617–18 World AIDS Day

Chomiak, 137–38; Gerrard, 139; Mitchelson, 138 Yom Hashoah

Barrett, 739; Filmon, 739–40; Gerrard, 740 Minto constituency

Mihychuk, 377 Miscellaneous Health Statutes Repeal Act (Bill 37)

1r Chomiak, 2795 2r Chomiak, 3028–31; Driedger, 3965–66 R/A Liba, 5444

Misericordia Health Centre Capital project

Chomiak, 3898; Driedger, 3898 Misericordia Care Tree Campaign

Struthers, 405–406 Staffing plan

Chomiak, 5306–5307; Praznik, 5306–5307 Transition funding

Doer, 5305; Praznik, 5305

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C. Agricultural disaster assistance

Cost-sharing program, 3612–13 Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program

Shortfall, 3818–19 Agriculture programs, national

Premier's position, 4848 Art collection, government

Inventory, 2575–77, 2653–55 Budget, balanced, 445–46 Canada Health and Social Transfer

Premier's position, 4846–47 Cancer

Radiation therapy Recruitment/retention strategy, 2327–28

Treatment Waiting lists, 2328–29

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Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.–Cont. CancerCare Manitoba

Labour dispute, 4221–23 Cardiac care

Heart transplant program, 3142–43 CFB Shilo

All-party delegation, 2435 Concordia Hospital

Oncology department–capital funding, 1208–1209

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of Estimates debate, 2575–77, 2653–55

Deloitte and Touche financial review Costs, 4201–4202

E. coli bacteria Government initiatives, 1666

Education and Training, Minister of Apology request, 4492 Conduct, 4491 Resignation request, 4492–93

Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) 2r, 4718–19; R/S, 5084, 5086, 5128–29


Freedom of speech concerns, 4379–83 Justification, 4118–20, 4125–27, 4129, 4378,

4682–84 Legal challenge, 4120 Withdrawal, 4127–28, 4807–4809


Executive Council Estimates debate, 4109–20, 4122–24, 4194–4214,

4372–81, 4387 Communications branch, 4115–17 Labour relations–staffing, 4197–99 Policy Management Secretariat, 4117 Staffing, 4113–14, 4194

Filmon, Gary Service recognition, 4111

First Ministers' conference Health care communiqué, 5018

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2931–32 Audits, 2798 Community approval, 2203–2204 Legislation, 2204 Operations management, 2797–98 Public consultations, 3491–92 Selection Committee

Employment contract tabling request, 4376 Recommendations, 2027 Staff secondments, 2027–28

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance, 2542–43

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 2434, 3611–12,

4006–4008, 4238–40 Disaster assistance, 3818 Information briefings, 3818

Flooding (1999) Premier's tour–southwest Manitoba, 4387

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.–Cont. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Requests Clerk of the Executive Council, role of, 4211 Ministerial travel, 4202–4205 Ministers, role of, 4211–14, 4373–75 Premier's role, 4205–10

Government of Manitoba Agenda, 5244 Hiring practices, 4195 Law, respect for the, 3711–13 Transition costs, 4194, 4199–4201 Transition team, 4122–24

Grievance, Matters of Oulton, Doris Mae, 874–76

Health care facilities Capital program, 1209

Health care facilities, rural, 2123 Health care system

Bed availability, 1339–40 Obstetrics, 5072–5073 Statistics, 1340–41

Bed openings, 43–44, 146, 247, 345–47, 400, 476, 799–800 Minister's directive, 475 Staffing, 146–47, 475–76

Emergency transportation–rural, 1311–13 Government commitment, 447 Long-term care, 1337–38 Nursing positions, full-time, 1924–25 Patient safety, 476

Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet Appointments–women, 865

Healthy Child Initiative Director–hiring process, 4373

Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 5239–40 Mine accident, 4844–45

Immigration Medical coverage, 1004–1005

Income tax Reductions, federal, 3439–40

Infrastructure program, national Premier's position, 4847


International Missing Children's Day, 1519 J. M. Schneider Inc.

Plant expansion, 4895 Environmental hearings, 4895–96



Labour legislation Amendments, 4112

Businesses, impact on, 3917–18, 4288–89 Consultations, 4049–50 Economic impact, 4287

Campaign promises, 5283–85 Government agenda, 5117

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 3917, 4569–72, 4574–75

126

Hansard Index

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.–Cont. Labour Relations Act

Amendments Justification, 4333 Labour relations, impact on, 5019–20 Picket line violence, 4334–35, 4735–36 Secret ballots, 5020, 5026 Standing committee process, 5116–17, 5118 Withdrawal, 4403, 4728–30, 4969, 5020–22


Lindane levels–East St. Paul Water contamination, 1441

Manitoba Amateur Golf Championship, 4410 Manitoba Mustangs Charity Hockey Tournament,

1034–35 McKay, Marcus, 4286 Members' Statements

International Missing Children's Day, 1519 Manitoba Amateur Golf Championship, 4410 Manitoba Mustangs Hockey Tournament, 1034–35 University of Manitoba

Faculty of Nursing, 609–10 Ministerial Statements

First Ministers' conference Health care communiqué, 5018

Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co., 5239–40 Mine accident, 4844–45

McKay, Marcus, 4286 National Nursing Week, 943–44 Program of Assertive Community Treatment, 1337–38 Shaken baby syndrome, 742–43 Tornado destruction

Pine Lake, Alberta, 4048–49 World AIDS Day, 138

National Nursing Week, 943–44 Nursing profession

Legislation proclamation, 655 Recruitment/retention strategy, 777–81, 2122




Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program Shortfall, 3818–19

Agriculture programs, national Premier's position, 4848

Canada Health and Social Transfer Premier's position, 4846–47

Cancer Radiation therapy

Recruitment/retention strategy, 2327–28 Treatment

Waiting lists, 2328–29 CancerCare Manitoba

Labour dispute, 4221–23 Cardiac care

Heart transplant program, 3142–43 CFB Shilo

All-party delegation, 2435

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.–Cont. Concordia Hospital

Oncology department–capital funding, 1208–1209 E. coli bacteria

Government initiatives, 1666 Education and Training, Minister of

Apology request, 4492 Conduct, 4491 Resignation request, 4492–93


Justification, 4125–27, 4129, 4682–84 Withdrawal, 4127–28, 4807–4809

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2931–32 Audits, 2798 Community approval, 2203–2204 Legislation, 2204 Operations management, 2797–98 Public consultations, 3491–92 Selection Committee

Recommendations, 2027 Staff secondments, 2027–28



4006–4008 Disaster assistance, 3818 Information briefings, 3818

Government of Manitoba Agenda, 5244 Law, respect for the, 3711–13

Health care facilities Capital program, 1209

Health care facilities, rural, 2123 Health care system

Bed availability, 1339–40 Obstetrics, 5072–5073 Statistics, 1340–41

Bed openings, 43–44, 146, 247, 345–47, 400, 476, 799–800 Minister's directive, 475 Staffing, 146–47, 475–76

Emergency transportation–rural, 1311–13 Nursing positions, full-time, 1924–25 Patient safety, 476

Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet Appointments–women, 865

Immigration Medical coverage, 1004–1005


Infrastructure program, national Premier's position, 4847


Environmental hearings, 4895–96 Kostiuk-Hein

Apology request, 1080–82 Labour, Minister of

Resignation request, 4575

127

Hansard Index

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.–Cont. Labour legislation

Amendments Businesses, impact on, 3917–18, 4288–89 Consultations, 4049–50 Economic impact, 4287

Government agenda, 5117 Labour Management Review Committee

Labour legislation, 3917, 4569–72, 4574–75 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Justification, 4333 Labour relations, impact on, 5019–20 Picket line violence, 4334–35, 4735–36 Secret ballots, 5020, 5026 Standing committee process, 5116–17, 5118 Withdrawal, 4403, 4728–30, 4969, 5020–22

Lindane levels–East St. Paul Water contamination, 1441

Nursing profession Legislation proclamation, 655 Recruitment/retention strategy, 2122



Physician resources Foreign-trained technologists, 1115 Northern Manitoba, 1627 Pediatric neurologists, 801–802 Pediatric ophthalmologists, 1029–30, 1080

Post-secondary education Funding, 3050–52

Premier of Manitoba Apology request, 3712



Treherne hospital Summer closure, 2121–22

Water resources Drinking water supply

E. coli bacteria protection, 1515 Osborne House

Labour dispute, 4055 Oulton, Doris Mae, 874–76

Firing, 864 Page program

Congratulations, 444 Physician resources

Foreign-trained technologists, 1115 Northern Manitoba, 1627 Pediatric neurologists, 801–802 Pediatric ophthalmologists, 1029–30, 1080

Points of Order P/O by Mitchelson respecting words "it is still a stupid

question" 4625; Sale 4625; taken under advisement 4625; Speaker's ruling, 4856

Post-secondary education Funding, 3050–52

Premier of Manitoba

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.–Cont. Apology request, 3712



Congratulations, 443–44 Private Members' Business


Program of Assertive Community Treatment, 1337–38 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 444 Schuler, Corina Else, 2026 Shaken baby syndrome, 742–43 Speaker's statements

Schuler, Corina Else, 2026 St. Boniface Hospital

Bed closures, 400–401 Throne Speech

Debate, 443–47 Tornado destruction

Pine Lake, Alberta, 4048–49 Treherne hospital

Summer closure, 2121–22 University of Manitoba

Faculty of Nursing, 609–10 Water resources

Drinking water supply E. coli bacteria protection, 1515

Wildlife Act Amendments–public hearings, 4111

Wine stores, private Government position, 4376–78

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Amalgamation, 1337

World AIDS Day, 138 Most Giving Towns

Dyck, 93 Motions

See Government Motions; Opposition Day Motions Motor fuel industry

Competition Act Effectiveness

Lemieux, 3521–22; Penner, Jim, 3521 Competition bureau

Lemieux, 3515–16; Penner, Jim, 3515 Co-ops–taxation system

Lemieux, 3520–21; Penner, Jim, 3520 Divorcement legislation

Lemieux, 3519–20; Penner, Jim, 3518–19 Federal government symposiums

Winnipeg location Lemieux, 3525–26; Penner, Jim, 3525–26

Government initiatives Lemieux, 3076–78

Imports via Port of Churchill Lemieux, 3527–29; Penner, Jim, 3527–29

Industry meetings Lemieux, 3514; Penner, Jim, 3514

Monitoring Lemieux, 3521; Penner, Jim, 3521

128

Hansard Index

Motor fuel industry–Cont. Ontario Gas Prices Review Task Force

Recommendations Lemieux, 3516–17; Penner, Jim, 3516

Price-fixing Lemieux, 3524–25; Penner, Jim, 3524

Motor Transport Board Statistics

Ashton, 1399–1400 MS Super Cities Walk

Dyck, 703 Multicultural Grants Advisory Council

Accountability Barrett, 2998; Schuler, 2998

Elimination Barrett, 1314; Dacquay, 1314


Multicultural organizations Fundraising–bingos

Barrett, 2998–99; Schuler, 2998–99 Multiculturalism

Funding Barrett, 2998; Schuler, 2998

Service duplication Barrett, 2981–82; Dacquay, 2981

Multiculturalism Secretariat Staffing

Barrett, 2984; Dacquay, 2984 Municipal Act

Amendments Friesen, 4665; Loewen, 4665

Municipal Affairs, Standing Committee on 1st Report

Cerilli, 533 2nd Report

Cerilli, 5070–71 Municipal Board


Update Friesen, 4671–72; Loewen, 4671

Murray, Jack Pitura, 497

Museums. See also Heritage organizations Funding

Dacquay, 2876; McGifford, 2876 Special theme museums

Dacquay, 2877–78; McGifford, 2877–78 National Aboriginal Day

Gerrard, 2943; Pitura, 2930; Robinson, 2929–30 National Child Benefit

Cerilli, 4624–25; Martindale, 338 Maximum return

Martindale, 3397; Sale, 3397 National Day of Remembrance

Martindale, 280–81 École Polytechnique

Dacquay, 268–69; Gerrard, 269; McGifford, 267–68 National Forest Week

Cummings, 1022; Gerrard, 1022; Lathlin, 1022

National Highways Program Spending priorities

Ashton, 1841–45; Maguire, 1841–44 Update

Ashton, 1368 National Infrastructure Program

Status Selinger, 3630–31; Stefanson, 3630

National Nursing Week Allan, 913; Chomiak, 943; Mitchelson, 943–44

National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week Driedger, 565–66

Native Education Directorate Administrative support

Caldwell, 3213; Smith, J., 3213 Consultation

Caldwell, 3190–92; Smith, J., 3190 Overview

Caldwell, 1954–58; Smith, J., 1954–58 Research and development

Caldwell, 3199–3201; Smith, J., 3199–3201 Native Fuel and Tobacco Tax Rebate Programs

Agreements Selinger, 1463; Stefanson, 1463

Audits Selinger, 1463–64; Stefanson, 1463–64

Natural gas Gladstone/Austin area

Mihychuk, 2006–2007; Tweed, 2006 Natural gas–Interlake

Nevakshonoff, 1168 Natural resources. See also Water resources

Development opportunities Cummings, 227–28

Natural Resources, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 52)

Lathlin, 137 Natural resources officers

Collective bargaining Faurschou, 3419–20

Neepawa Lily Festival Cummings, 4338

Neighbourhoods Alive! Doer, 4110; Schellenberg, 4509

Recreational opportunities–schools Friesen, 4678–79; Loewen, 4678–79

Staffing Friesen, 4671; Loewen, 4670–71

Thompson programs Robinson, 4147

Update Friesen, 4656–57; Sale, 3545

Ness Middle School Rondeau, 2552–53

Net Income Stabilization Account Administrative costs

Penner, Jack, 2279; Wowchuk, 2279 Funding

Penner, Jack, 2279–80; Wowchuk, 1490, 2280 Provincial representative

Penner, Jack, 2279; Wowchuk, 2279

129

Hansard Index

Neubergthal village National historic site

Penner, Jack, 3501–3502 Neutraceutical industry

Development Gerrard, 2404–2407; Wowchuk, 2405–2407

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

Environment Canada Long-Term Service Award, 3622 Agriculture

Elevator closures, 320–21 Arborg Bifrost Summer Games, 2632 Budget

Budget Debate, 1181–86 Crown lands

Development, 320 Economic growth

Progressive Conservative policies, 321 Education system

Advertising policy, 321–22 Government commitment, 322

Eriksdale community initiatives, 1934–35 Farm Family of the Year, 4060–61 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 816–21 Government Motions


Manitoba farm crisis, 79–81 Health care system

Government initiatives, 322 Health care system–Interlake, 46 Highway maintenance/construction

Capital program, 2954–55 Hog industry

Marketing system, 321 Icelandic National Day, 3149 Income Assistance

Workfare legislation, 321 Interlake, Member for

Apology request, 4047 Interlake constituency, 319–20

Community events, 4981 Former MLAs, 317–18

Law Amendments, Standing Committee on 7th Report, 4567–68

Lindell, Lucy, 914–15 Manitoba farm crisis, 79–81, 248 Members' Statements

Abas, Ernest Environment Canada Long-Term Service Award, 3622

Arborg Bifrost Summer Games, 2632 Eriksdale community initiatives, 1934–35 Farm Family of the Year, 4060–61 Health care system–Interlake, 46 Highway maintenance/construction

Capital program, 2954–55 Icelandic National Day, 3149 Interlake constituency events, 4981 Lindell, Lucy, 914–15 Manitoba farm crisis, 248

Nevakshonoff, Thomas (Interlake) N.D.P.–Cont. Natural gas–Interlake, 1168 Peguis First Nation

Community activities, 4297 Vidir Machine Shop, 497

Natural gas–Interlake, 1168 Peguis First Nation

Community activities, 4297 Personal background, 318 Presiding officers


Privilege, Matters of Interlake, Member for

Apology request, 4047 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 317 Throne Speech

Debate, 317–23 Urgent Public Importance, Matters of

Flooding, 4035–37 Vidir Machine Shop, 497 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

2r, 637–43 New Democratic Party

Santos, 249 Fundraising dinner

Doer, 84–85; Filmon, 83–85 New Holland plant

Government initiatives Doer, 145–46; Gerrard, 145

Negotiations–Buhler Industries Mihychuk, 1429–30; Tweed, 1429–30

NISA See Net Income Stabilization Account

Nortel Plant closure

Doer, 42–43; Gerrard, 42 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week

Barrett, 1156–57; Schuler, 1115–16, 1157–58 North End Community Ministry

Martindale, 47 North End Community Renewal Corporation

Martindale, 1933–34 North End YM-YWCA

Loewen, 94 North Winnipeg Credit Union

Martindale, 3502 Northern Affairs, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 114) Robinson, 533

Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28)

1r Robinson, 1508 2r Gerrard, 3607; Pitura, 3606–3607; Robinson, 2725–26 R/S Mackintosh, 4582 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5444

Northern Affairs communities Principal electoral officer

Pitura, 4162; Robinson, 4162

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Hansard Index

Northern Affairs communities–Cont. Recreational opportunities

Pitura, 4162; Robinson, 4162 Northern Affairs Fund

Role Pitura, 4161; Robinson, 4162

Northern airports Capital program

Ashton, 1367 Government initiatives

Ashton, 1369 Northern Fishermen's Freight Assistance Program

Update Lathlin, 4356; Maguire, 4356

Northern Flood Agreement Cross Lake negotiations

Pitura, 4163–64; Robinson, 4163–65 Update

Robinson, 4162–63 Northern Manitoba

Community incorporation Pitura, 4159; Robinson, 4159

Infrastructure renewal Pitura, 4161; Robinson, 4161

Technological infrastructure Gerrard, 951; Mihychuk, 951

Northern Patient Transportation Program Fee elimination

Chomiak, 1086; Jennissen, 1086 Revenues

Chomiak, 4182; Driedger, 4182 Nunavut

See Memorandum of Understanding Nursing diploma program

Chomiak, 3705–3709; Driedger, 3705 Accreditation

Chomiak, 564; Gerrard, 564 Approval process

Chomiak, 658; Gerrard, 657–58 Attrition rate

Chomiak, 3575; Driedger, 3574–75 Course credits

Chomiak, 3911; Driedger, 3911 Course length

Chomiak, 3910; Driedger, 3910 Curriculum approval

Chomiak, 3910, 4441–44, 4622, 5162–63; Driedger, 3910, 4441–44, 4622, 5162–64

Funding Chomiak, 3911; Driedger, 3911

Implementation costs Chomiak, 565, 700; Gerrard, 564–65, 700

Program length Doer, 606; Gerrard, 606

Rural students Chomiak, 5172; Derkach, 5172

Student costs Gerrard, 606; Sale, 606

Student time commitment Gerrard, 606; Sale, 606

Teaching staff Chomiak, 3910–11; Driedger, 3910

Nursing diploma program–Cont. Tuition fees

Chomiak, 3911, 4631; Driedger, 3911 Nursing profession. See also Health care system–Nursing

positions, full-time; Immigration; Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses; Manitoba Nurses' Union; National Nursing Week

Community nurse resource centres Chomiak, 4097; Driedger, 4097

Contract negotiations Chomiak, 3899; Driedger, 3899

Education and training programs (See also specific programs)

Chomiak, 1345–46, 3567, 3685, 3692–93, 3903–3904, 5260–62; Cummings, 5261–62; Derkach, 3692–93, 5259–60; Driedger, 3567; Faurschou, 1345, 3903–3904; Gerrard, 3345;

Licensed Practical Nursing Chomiak, 4444–45, 5251; Driedger, 4444–45; Gerrard, 5251

Registered psychiatric nurses Chomiak, 5216; Faurschou, 5216

Education and training programs, rural Faurschou, 1518

Legislation proclamation Chomiak, 655, 2440–41, 3305, 3571–73, 4904, 5251; Driedger, 2440, 3305–3306, 3571–73, 4904; Gerrard, 5251; Mitchelson, 655

Recruitment/retention strategy Ashton, 787–88; Chomiak, 477, 478, 781–84, 2122–23, 3229–30, 3304, 3317, 3700–3705, 3899–3902, 4440, 5160–62; Driedger, 477, 3303, 3317, 3700–3705, 3899–3902, 4440, 5160–62; Korzeniowski, 785–87; Mitchelson, 777–81, 2122; Smith, J., 477–78

Rural Manitoba Derkach, 3690–91

Salary scale Chomiak, 4441; Driedger, 4440–41

Shortage Derkach, 3687

Statistics Chomiak, 3570–71, 3892; Driedger, 3570–71

Vacancy statistics Chomiak, 3909; Driedger, 3909

Work-life issues Chomiak, 3689–90

Oak Valley Productions Dyck, 4133

Occupational health Agriculture injury surveillance project

Barrett, 2826; Schuler, 2826 Hearing conservation/noise abatement

Barrett, 2826; Schuler, 2826 Legislation

Barrett, 2882; Schuler, 2882 Office of Information Technology. See also Enterprise

System Management; Information Protection Centre Initiatives

Selinger, 1352 ManWeb–staffing

Selinger, 2066

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Office of the Fire Commissioner See Fire Commissioner, Office of the

Ogopogo movie project Manitoba shooting

McGifford, 1613; Smith, S., 1613

Oil and Gas Act Amendments

Lathlin, 3731

Oil and gas industry Air quality monitoring

Lathlin, 3732–33 Investment

Lathlin, 3733 Out-of-province maintenance crews

Lathlin, 4352–53; Maguire, 4352 Sustainable development

Maguire, 3741

Ojibwa language programs Penner, Jack, 1933

O'Leary, Brian Disciplinary action

Caldwell, 1673; Smith, J., 1673

Ombudsman See Provincial Ombudsman

On the Move strategy Update

McGifford, 4421 Opposition Day Motions


Aglugub, 4244–45; Ashton, 4235–38; Cummings, 4242–44; Enns, 4245–47; Faurschou, 4255–57; Gerrard, 4259–60; Gilleshammer, 4257–59; Mitchelson, 4238–40; Penner, Jack, 4232–35, 4252; Pitura, 4252–55; Rondeau, 4251–52; Struthers, 4247–48, 4260; Tweed, 4248–50; Wowchuk, 4240–42

Order of Manitoba recipients Jennissen, 4059–60

Organization and Staff Development Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 103)

Barrett, 473 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 196)

Barrett, 4287 Organized crime and high-risk offenders

Korzeniowski, 1215–16 Gaming industry

Mackintosh, 2344–50; Praznik, 2344–50 Increased activity

Mackintosh, 2242–44; Praznik, 2241–44 Reduction strategy

Mackintosh, 2216, 2220–21 Osborne House

Labour dispute Barrett, 4055; Cummings, 4223; Mitchelson, 4055; Sale, 4055, 4223–24

Osvita Foundation Derkach, 2338

Oulton, Doris Mae. See also Grievance, Matters of Firing

Barrett, 866–67, 868; Doer, 864; McGifford, 864–65, 868–69; Mitchelson, 864; Praznik, 868; Smith, J., 866–68

PACT program

See Program of Assertive Community Treatment Page program

Congratulations Barrett, 185; Cummings, 226; Derkach, 323; Driedger, 432; Filmon, 151; Gilleshammer, 418; Helwer, 297; Maguire, 392; McGifford, 438–39; Mitchelson, 444; Penner, Jim, 200; Reimer, 308; Sale, 424; Schellenberg, 257–58; Smith, J., 178; Stefanson, 367–68; Struthers, 266

Introduction Hickes, 11

Salaries Hickes, 4526; Laurendeau, 4526

Service recognition Martindale, 4526

Pan American Games Surplus

Chomiak, 3800–3801; Faurschou, 2137; Gilleshammer, 3800–3801; Selinger, 2137

Parent-child centres Martindale, 338

Partners in Public Service program Update

Friesen, 4666–67; Reimer, 4666–67 Pay equity/affirmative action

Civil service Barrett, 2482–84; Schuler, 2482–84

Jurisdiction Barrett, 2584–85; Schuler, 2584–85

National campaign Barrett, 2584–85; Schuler, 2584–85

Private sector Barrett, 2484–85; Schuler, 2484–85

School divisions Barrett, 2485; Schuler, 2485

Peacekeeping Day Doer, 4893–94; Driedger, 4888–90, 4894–95; Gerrard, 4895; Korzeniowski, 4885–88, 4980; Laurendeau, 4891; Rondeau, 4890–91

Peak of the Market Korzeniowski, 3322; Penner, Jack, 3321–22

Peguis First Nation Community activities

Nevakshonoff, 4297 Pelican Lake Centre

Alternate uses Sale, 5300; Tweed, 5300

Government position Sale, 954; Tweed, 953

Public consultations Driedger, 752, 953; Sale, 752, 953

Update Sale, 5299; Tweed, 5299

Pembina constituency events Dyck, 2132–33

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Hansard Index

Pembina Hills Gallery 2000 Vessels exhibit

Dyck, 1784

Penned hunting See Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C. 4-H programs

Funding, 1805–1806 Agricultural disaster assistance, 1495, 4019

Cost-sharing program, 1641, 3713–14 Former administration initiatives, 1639, 1641–42, 1651 Funding, 3221–24, 3225 Funding, federal, 2520–22

Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program Funding, 1642–43

Agriculture Bean production, 1494–95, 1648–49, 1798–1801 Diversification, 1649 Exotic meats processing plant, 2290–91 Grain storage, 1659 Income projections, 3131 Irrigation initiative, 1495 Leadership development, 2720–22 Manure management, 2601–16 Marketing initiatives, 2718–20 Pesticides/herbicides, 1492 Specialty crops, 1494–95 Subsidies, 1491–92 Supply management, 2915–19, 3218–19 Trade agreements, impact of, 454–55 Trade missions, 3131–34 U.S. subsidies, 1493, 1658–59 Value-added co-operatives, 1647

Agriculture and Food, Department of Estimates debate, 218–25, 1490–1505, 1586–94,

1601–1604, 1787–1815, 2097–2120, 2186–88, 2192–2201, 2274–94, 2520–22, 2523, 2597–2618, 2694–2702, 2712–23, 2787–92, 2827–2840, 2904–26, 3000–3007, 3021–3025, 3115–35

Communication costs, 2276–77 Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of

Co-ordination, 2722 Information technology, 2277–78 Policy direction, 2284–88 Research funding, 1493, 1643, 2787–90 Staffing, 2276, 2280, 2712–13, 2722–23, 2910–11,

3127–28 Strategic plan–consultations, 2714–18 Trade missions, 2281–83

Agriculture societies Government support, 1788–90

Agrometeorological Centres of Excellence Update, 3021–23

Altona personal care home Opening, 4297

Ambulance services Fee schedule, 4533 Meeting request, 4529 Rural Manitoba, 3887–88, 4529–30

Bison industry Expansion, 1494, 1646–47

Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.–Cont. Legislation, 2839–40, 2905, 2909–10

Public consultations, 2905–2906 Budget

Budget Debate, 1093–99 Agricultural disaster assistance, 1033–34

Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program, 1023 Canada-Manitoba Farm Business Management Agreement

Update, 1793, 1795–98 Canadian Farm Income Program

Coverage levels, 4009–10 Flood victims, 4010

Century Farm Awards, 1792, 1794 Condolences, Motions of

Wiebe, Cornelius W., 507 Conservation, Department of

Estimates debate, 3980–81 Crop diversification centres

Update, 3122–23 Crop insurance

Expansion, 2922 Hail compensation, 1604 Negative margins, 1497 Pasture/hay lands, 1593–94 Premium rates, 1588 Provincial comparisons, 1493, 1499–1501, 2921,

3118–22, 3218 Unseeded acreage, 489–90, 1586–87 U.S. policy, 1589–93 Wheat–level of coverage, 3253–54 Wildlife compensation, 1587–88

Crow benefit Compensation, 1643–44

Crown lands Purchase policy, 3129–30

Dairy industry Government support, 2912 Milk recording, 2913–14 Revenues, 2912

Dialysis services Rural Manitoba, 4534–35

Education system Partnership agreements, 1653–54

Elk industry, 1647 Expansion, 3002–3004

Government position, 3001–3002 Holding sites, 3002 Statistics, 3002

Employment standards, agricultural Flexibility, 1808–16, 2097–98 Overview, 1803–1805 Reforms, 2674–80

Executive Council Estimates debate, 4387–89, 4394–95

Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) 2r, 842–43; R/S, 2729–36, 2745–47; 3r, 5210–11


First Nation casinos Community plebiscites/referendums, 3497–98 Selection Committee

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Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.–Cont. Process, 3318–19

Standing committee review, 2799–2800 Viva Las Vegas gaming and resorts, 244

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance, 562, 1640–41, 1645,

2629, 2695 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 40–42, 561–62, 608–609, 660, 661–62, 723–26, 755–57, 946, 1514–15, 1638–63, 2105–11, 2627–28, 3444, 3819–20, 4010, 4052–53, 4232–35, 4252

Floodproofing programs All-party committee, 1268–69

Flooding (1999) Disaster assistance, 453–54 Premier's tour–southwest Manitoba, 4387–89

Forage industry Government support, 3128–29

Foreign trade, 992–94 Friesen, Theodore (Ted)

Altona citizen of the year, 1444 Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2622 Government Motions


1638–63 Manitoba farm crisis, 60–66

Grain transportation Crow benefit, 1385


Health care facilities, rural Emerson hospital, 3889, 4531–32, 5267–69 Piney, Rural Municipality of, 3886–87

Health care system Rural Manitoba, 1661–62

Hemp production Statistics, 1602

Highway maintenance/construction First Nation communities, 1819–22 Highway 59–St. Malo, 1990 Provincial Road No. 201–Letellier bridge, 1989 Provincial Road No. 210, 1990 Provincial Road No. 305–La Broquerie, 1993–94 Provincial Road No. 332–Rosenfeld, 1991–93 Rosengart access road, 1988–89

Highway system Agricultural transportation routes, 1383–84, 1387–88 Funding, federal, 1385

Highways and Government Services, Department of Estimates debate, 1383–88, 1987–94

Hog industry, 663 Marketing system, 351–52, 1646, 2288–90 Processing plants, 1646 Statistics, 2920 Value-added co-operatives, 1647–48


International Joint Commission Mandate, 2804 Recommendations, 1268

Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.–Cont. Irrigation

Government initiatives, 3125 Pembina River, 3115–17 Potato processing interests, 3024

Jobs and Economic Recovery Initiative, 562 Business Resumption Loan Program, 1656–58 Economic Recovery Program, 1657 Forage restoration program, 1655–56 Restart Program, 1641–42, 1654


Labour, Minister of, 4577 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Businesses, impact on, 4978

Exemptions–agricultural workers, 5286–88 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

2r, 4757–63; 3r, 5402–5407 Livestock industry

Expansion, 1494 Processing plants, 277 Public consultations, 2442 Report–background information, 2441

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Concerns, 1492 Discussion paper, 2828–31, 2836–38 Public hearings, 2698–99, 2702, 2825, 2827 Recommendations, 2835–36

Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation Altona office, 2200 Bison industry–loans program, 2188 Board of directors, 2199–2200

Composition, 2118–20 Delinquent loans, 2197–98 Direct loan qualifiers, 2101–2104 Elk industry, 2196–97 Flood Proofing Program, 2274–75 Guaranteed Feeder Association Loan Program,

2114–18 Hog industry, 2192–94, 2195–96 Keystone Agricultural Producers–recommendations,

2099 Loan programs–maximum levels, 2194–95 Overview, 2098–99, 2100 Restoration loan programs, 2198 Staffing, 2201–2202 Stocker Loan Program, 2113–14 Transfer of lands, 2104 Vita office, 2201 Young farmers rebate program, 2186–88, 2275–76


Appointment process, 1791 Composition, 1791–92

Chairperson, 1790 Funding, 1791 Nominations, 1790

Manitoba Beef Commission Re-establishment, 277–78

Manitoba Cattle Producers Association Checkoff program, 2787–88

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Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.–Cont. Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation

Programming, 1601 Seeding deadlines, 1602 Soil classification–legal challenge, 3123–24 Staff recognition, 1496, 1603–1604 Staffing, 1504–1505

Manitoba farm crisis, 60–66 Members' Statements

Agricultural disaster assistance, 4019 Altona personal care home

Opening, 4297 Friesen, Theodore (Ted)

Altona citizen of the year, 1444 Hog industry, 663 Labour, Minister of, 4577 Mennonite history, 4061 Neubergthal village

National historic site, 3501–3502 Ojibwa language programs, 1933 Peak of the Market, 3321–22 Sunflower Festival–Altona, 4736–37 Winnipeg Harvest, 1035

Mennonite history, 4061 Ministerial Statements

Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program, 1023 Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2622

Net Income Stabilization Account Administrative costs, 2279 Funding, 2280 Provincial representative, 2279

Neubergthal village National historic site, 3501–3502

Ojibwa language programs, 1933 Opposition Day Motions

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 4232–35, 4252

Oral Questions Agricultural disaster assistance

Cost-sharing program, 3713–14 Budget

Agricultural disaster assistance, 1033–34 Canadian Farm Income Program

Coverage levels, 4009–10 Flood victims, 4010



First Nation casinos Community plebiscites/referendums, 3497–98 Selection Committee process, 3318–19 Standing committee review, 2799–2800 Viva Las Vegas gaming and resorts, 244


Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 40–42, 562,

608–609, 660, 661–62, 946, 1514–15, 2627–28, 3444, 3819–20, 4010, 4052–53

Floodproofing programs All-party committee, 1268–69

Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.–Cont. Hog industry

Marketing system, 351–52 International Joint Commission

Mandate, 2804 Recommendations, 1268


Livestock industry Processing plants, 277 Public consultations, 2442 Report–background information, 2441

Manitoba Beef Commission Re-establishment, 277–78


Red River watershed Drought/floodproofing measures, 2804

Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition Meeting request, 3443–44, 3444

Tourism Provincial sales tax rebate, 1343–44

Peak of the Market, 3321–22 Petitions


5013; ruled in order, 5070 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

2r, 4559–65; 3r, 5364–66 PMU industry

Government position, 2925–26, 3001 Points of Order


Poultry industry Opportunities, 1494 Supply management quotas, 3004–3005

Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute Funding, 3124



Privilege, Matters of Premier's comments, 4505

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) 2r, 4273–78, 4316–20; 3r, 5184–86


Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) R/S, 4909, 4915; 3r, 5132


R/S, 4839–41 Rail line abandonment

Morris-Hartney line, 1639–40 Red River watershed

Drought/floodproofing measures, 2804 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 453 Rural Development, Department of

Elimination, 1650

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Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.–Cont. Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition

Meeting request, 3443–44, 3444 Rural Manitoba

Government commitment, 1660–62 Schools, public

Rural Manitoba, 1653 Sheep industry

Statistics, 2924 Sunflower Festival–Altona, 4736–37 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43)

3r, 5355–68 Throne Speech


Provincial sales tax rebate, 1343–44 Urgent Public Importance, Matters of

Flooding, 4016–17, 4021–23 Water resources

Drinking water supply Infrastructure–Rural Manitoba, 1661


Wildlife Act Amendments–public hearings, 2907

Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) 2r, 4071–74; 3r, 4784–90

Winnipeg Harvest, 1035 Women's Institute

Government support, 2291–93 Penner, Jim (Steinbach) P.C.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Government support, 2332

Agriculture Funding, 3426

Budget Budget Debate, 1141–47 Communication costs, 1206–1207 Consultations, 354, 406–407

Budget, balanced, 205 Competition Act

Enforcement, 3523 Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of

Estimates debate, 3181, 3266–67, 3513–37, 3626–27 Consultations, 3513 Marketplace problems–investigation, 3513 Special operating agencies, 3530

Consumer protection Seniors, 3533–35

Cooperatives Amendment Act 2r, 3928

CRTC decision, 3390 Days Inn hotel

Steinbach opening, 5124–25 Dialysis services

Rural Manitoba, 4447–48 Education system

Internet access, 90 Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31)

Penner, Jim (Steinbach) P.C.–Cont. 2r, 4345–46

Fehr, Frank and Louella Outstanding Young Farmer Couple Award, 3828–29

First Nation casinos, 3084–85 All-party committee, 1776–77 Community plebiscites/referendums, 1777–78 Economic impact, 2438 Intervention programs, 3497 Selection Committee–process, 3427


Funk's Livestock Transport New facilities, 2806

Gaming Social costs, 3266–67


Government accountability, 2941–42 Granny's Poultry, 1091–92 Grow Bonds program

Community round tables, 4053 Funding, 4053–54



Health care facilities, rural Niverville, 3883–84

Health care system Dialysis units, 3884 Hallway medicine reduction, 193–94

Highway maintenance/construction Budget, 1898 Funding, 3427 Highway 12

Park Road, 1898–99 Traffic volume, 1899

Trans-Canada Highway east, 1898 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33)

R/S, 4781, 4784 Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 1898–1902 Hog industry

Environmental licensing, 1314–15 Home renovators

Licensing, 3535–36 Income tax

Reductions, federal, 1113–14 Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39)

2r, 4067–58 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

2r, 3424–27 Krahn, Dr. Curtis

Family physician of the year, 567 Labour Relations Act

Amendments, 5080 Businesses, impact on, 4978, 5026 Justification, 4408–4409


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Penner, Jim (Steinbach) P.C.–Cont. Livestock Stewardship Initiative

Public hearings, 4689–90, 4691 Public investors, 4690

Melvin C. Toews Reading Garden, 3064 Members' Statements

Budget consultations, 406–407 Days Inn hotel

Steinbach opening, 5124–25 Fehr, Frank and Louella

Outstanding Young Farmer Couple Award, 3828–29

Funk's Livestock Transport New facilities, 2806

Government accountability, 2941–42 Granny's Poultry, 1091–92 Krahn, Dr. Curtis, 567 Labour Relations Act

Amendments, 5080 Livestock Stewardship Initiative

Public hearings, 4691 Melvin C. Toews Reading Garden, 3064 Mennonite history, 249–50 Pioneer Days–Steinbach, 3621, 4906 Show of Hearts telethon, 1007 Silver Courts Seniors Complex, 4134 Steinbach Christian High School

50th anniversary, 1347 Mennonite history, 249–50 Ministerial Statements

CRTC decision, 3390 Motor fuel industry

Competition Act Effectiveness, 3521

Competition bureau, 3515 Co-ops–taxation system, 3520 Divorcement legislation, 3518–19 Federal government symposiums

Winnipeg location, 3525–26 Imports via Port of Churchill, 3527–29 Industry meetings, 3514 Monitoring, 3521 Ontario Gas Prices Review Task Force

Recommendations, 3516 Price-fixing, 3524

Oral Questions Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Government support, 2332 Budget

Communication costs, 1206–1207 Consultations, 354

Education system Internet access, 90

First Nation casinos All-party committee, 1776–77 Community plebiscites/referendums, 1777–78 Economic impact, 2438 Intervention programs, 3497


Grow Bonds program Community round tables, 4053

Penner, Jim (Steinbach) P.C.–Cont. Funding, 4053–54


Health care system Hallway medicine reduction, 193–94

Hog industry Environmental licensing, 1314–15



Businesses, impact on, 4978, 5026 Justification, 4408–4409

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Public hearings, 4689–90 Public investors, 4690

Public Schools Act Amendments–home schooling, 4902–4903

Taxation Reductions–government priority, 354


Personal background, 201–202 Petitions

Gaming Community plebiscites/referendums

5235; Public Schools Amendment Act

Withdrawal 4965; ruled in order, 5014 5013; ruled in order, 5067–68

Pioneer Days–Steinbach, 3621, 4906 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

2r, 4602–4604 Post-secondary education

Funding, 3426–27 Presiding officers

Speaker–congratulations, 200 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)

2r, 4282–83, 4309–14 Public Schools Act

Amendments–home schooling, 4902–4903 Regional health authorities

Deficits, 3885 Funding formula, 3884, 4448–50 Parenting centres, 3885

Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) 3r, 5375–76

Show of Hearts telethon, 1007 Silver Courts Seniors Complex, 4134 Steinbach airport

Upgrades, 1900 Steinbach Christian High School

50th anniversary, 1347 Steinbach constituency, 202–203

Economic growth, 205–207 Former MLA, 201



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Penner, Jim (Steinbach) P.C.–Cont. Travel agencies

Fees for service, 3533 Regulations, 3532–33


Vital Statistics Agency Fee schedule, 3532 Information access, 3531

Security, 3531–32 Information storage formats, 3530

Wildlife Act Amendments–justification, 3426

Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) 3r, 4795–97, 5193–99

Pension Benefits Act Review

Barrett, 2672; Schuler, 2672 Pension Commission

Administrative reviews Barrett, 2667–68; Smith, J., 2667

Employee skill sets Barrett, 2669; Smith, J., 2669

Employee training Barrett, 2670; Smith, J., 2670

Information availability Barrett, 2595; Schuler, 2595

Information return reviews Barrett, 2595; Schuler, 2595

Legislation Barrett, 2672; Schuler, 2672

Pension plan administration reviews Barrett, 2586; Schuler, 2586

Public education session Barrett, 2668; Smith, J., 2668

Registration process Barrett, 2585; Schuler, 2585

Salaries Barrett, 2671–72; Smith, J., 2671

Pension plans. See also Canada Pension Plan; Pension Commission; Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund

Companies in receivership Barrett, 2588; Schuler, 2588

Company out-of-province relocations Barrett, 2669–70; Smith, J., 2669

Demographics, challenges of Barrett, 2670–71; Smith, J., 2670–71

Federal/provincial co-ordination Barrett, 2673; Schuler, 2673

Indexing Barrett, 2597; Smith, J., 2597

Legislation amendments Barrett, 1742

Legislation noncompliance Barrett, 2586–87, 2666–67; Schuler, 2586; Smith, J., 2666–67

Plan amendments Barrett, 2595–96; Schuler, 2595

Public plans–enhancement Barrett, 2592; Schuler, 2592

Risk management Barrett, 2668–69; Smith, J., 2668

Pension plans–Cont. Statistics

Barrett, 2587, 2666; Schuler, 2587; Smith, J., 2666 Unfunded liability

Doer, 468; Gerrard, 2138–39; Pitura, 3359; Selinger, 1351, 2138–39

Pensioners' School Tax Assistance Funding reduction

Caldwell, 3764; Smith, J., 3764 Personal care homes. See also Aboriginal personal care

home; Protection for Persons in Care Act (Bill 7); specific personal care homes

Bed availability Chomiak, 4192; Driedger, 4192

Bed openings Chomiak, 189–90; Stefanson, 189

Capital projects Chomiak, 4183; Driedger, 4183

Construction Rondeau, 406

Fee schedule Chomiak, 4183; Driedger, 4183

Funding Chomiak, 3812, 4191; Driedger, 3812, 4191

Government initiatives Chomiak, 3686

Rural Manitoba Chomiak, 5227–28; Dyck, 5226–28

Salaries Chomiak, 4183; Driedger, 4183

Staff-patient ratio Chomiak, 3812–14; Driedger, 3812–13

Winkler, MB Chomiak, 4633; Dyck, 4633

Personal income tax Selinger, 1351

Collection Loewen, 1361, 2047–48; Selinger, 1361, 2047–48

Future reductions Selinger, 2153–59; Stefanson, 2152–60

Provincial comparisons Selinger, 1695–1702, 2042–44; Stefanson, 1695–1702, 2042–43

Revenue projections Selinger, 1523; Stefanson, 1522–23

Tax on income Loewen, 1703–1706, 1707–1708; Selinger, 1351, 1526–34, 1681–95, 1703–1706, 1707, 2041–42; Stefanson, 1526–34, 1681–95, 2041–42

Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts Amendment Act (Bill 24)

1r Lemieux, 794 2r Laurendeau, 3937; Lemieux, 917–18 3r Laurendeau, 4725 R/A Liba, 4740

Petitions Gaming

Community plebiscites/referendums Driedger

2024; 5235;

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Petitions–Cont. Faurschou

2121; Penner, Jim

5235; Public Schools Amendment Act

Withdrawal Dacquay

5065; ruled in order, 5115–16 Derkach

4965; ruled in order, 5066 Driedger

5065; ruled in order, 5115 5111; ruled in order, 5237

Dyck 4893; ruled in order, 4967 4965; ruled in order, 5016 5013; ruled in order, 5067 5065; ruled in order, 5111–12 5111; ruled in order, 5235–36

Enns 4965; ruled in order, 5016 5013; ruled in order, 5067 5111; ruled in order, 5238

Faurschou 4893; ruled in order, 4966 4965; ruled in order, 5014–15 5013; ruled in order, 5069–70 5111; ruled in order, 5237–38

Helwer 4965; ruled in order, 5015–16 5013; ruled in order, 5068–69

Loewen 5065; ruled in order, 5114 5111; ruled in order, 5235

Maguire 5065-66;

Penner, Jack 5013; ruled in order, 5070

Penner, Jim 4965; ruled in order, 5014 5013; ruled in order, 5067–68

Pitura 4965 (presented by Tweed); ruled in order,

5013 5013; ruled in order, 5066 5065; ruled in order, 5112–13

Reimer 5065; ruled in order, 5112 5111; ruled in order, 5236–37

Rocan 4965-66 (presented by Dacquay); ruled in order,

5017 5013; ruled in order, 5068 5065 (presented by Dacquay); ruled in order,

5113–14 5111; ruled in order, 5238–39

Schuler 4965; ruled in order, 5016–17 5013; ruled in order, 5069 5065; ruled in order, 5114–15 5111; ruled in order, 5236

Petitions–Cont. Smith, J.

4893; ruled in order, 4966–67 4965; ruled in order, 5013–14 5065; ruled in order, 5113 5111; ruled in order, 5238 5235;

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs Dacquay

943; ruled in order, 995 1773; ruled in order, 1923 1923; ruled in order, 2024–25

Driedger 995; ruled in order, 1021 1021; ruled in order, 1075 1075; ruled in order, 1103 1205; ruled in order, 1259 1665; ruled in order, 1773

Philippine Heritage Week Aglugub, 2761–62; Barrett, 2432–33; Dacquay, 2433; Gerrard, 2433

Photos of Resistance Exhibit Asper, 1216

Physician resources Female practitioners

Dacquay, 4429–30; McGifford, 4430 Foreign-trained technologists

Chomiak, 1115; Mitchelson, 1115 Northern Manitoba

Mitchelson, 1627; Sale, 1627–28 Pediatric nephrologists

Chomiak, 802, 1212; Driedger, 802 Pediatric neurologists

Chomiak, 802, 1212; Mitchelson, 801–802 Pediatric ophthalmologists

Chomiak, 1029–30, 1080; Mitchelson, 1029–30, 1080 Recruitment/retention strategy

Chomiak, 3698–3700, 3911–13, 4093–96, 5265–66; Cummings, 5265; Derkach, 3698–3700, 4094–96; Driedger, 3911–13, 4093–94

Rural Manitoba Chomiak, 3690, 4628

Rural medical students–forgivable loans Chomiak, 3912; Driedger, 3912

Statistics Chomiak, 4629

Urologists Chomiak, 5266; Driedger, 5266

Vacancies Driedger, 4092–93

Vacancies, rural Chomiak, 4179–80; Driedger, 4179

Vacancies, specialist Chomiak, 4629–30

Pinawa, Manitoba Government assistance

Mihychuk, 1422–24; Tweed, 1422–24

Pine Falls Paper Company Expansion

Doer, 143, 998; Enns, 4353–54; Lathlin, 144, 999, 4353–55; Praznik, 142–44, 998–99

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Pineland Forest Nursery Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 57)

Lathlin, 137 Pioneer Days–Steinbach

Penner, Jim, 3621, 4906 Pioneers 2000 conference

Barrett, 995–96; Dacquay, 996; Gerrard, 996

Pipes and Drums of Manitoba Korzeniowski, 3720

Pipestone, Rural Municipality of Sewage leak

Lathlin, 1625; Maguire, 1625

Pipestone Creek Dead elm cleanup

Lathlin, 3848–50; Maguire, 3848–50

Pitura, Frank (Morris) P.C. Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Department of

Estimates debate, 4151–4167 Transportation costs, 4151–52

Agreement on Internal Trade Government position, 3358

Agricultural disaster assistance Funding, 3360

Agricultural machinery Dealer purity, 3357

Ambulance services Rural Manitoba–communications, 3695–98

Apprenticeship and training programs Aboriginal participation, 4157


Curry, John Reeve–Headingley, Manitoba, 149

Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) R/S, 5084–85

Farm and Food Days, 3063 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20)

R/S, 2740–42 First Nation casinos, 3359

Alternate proposals, 2436 Community approval, 696 Community opposition–Headingley, 3317 Construction costs, 1438 Economic opportunities, 1438 Market assessments, 2211–12 Operations management, 2934 Partnership agreements, 2934 Public consultations, 697 Revenue-sharing formula, 1438 Social costs, 3496–97

First Nation communities Housing initiatives, 4154–56 Voters' rights–Corbiere decision, 1005


Fleet Vehicles Electric cars, 1585


4252–55

Pitura, Frank (Morris) P.C.–Cont. Flood insurance program, 1585 Floodproofing programs

Government commitment, 245–47 Flooding (1999), 356–57 French Language Services Secretariat

Request for Proposals, 2070 Government Motions


Manitoba farm crisis, 81–82, 94–96 Health, Department of

Estimates debate, 3695–98 Health care facilities, rural

Island Lake, 4156 Health care system

Funding, 3358-59 Funding, federal, 3359

Highway maintenance/construction Contracting out, 1582 Highway 26–St. François Xavier, 1822–23 Highway 59, 1580–81 Provincial Road No. 200, 1582–83 Provincial Road No. 205, 1584 Provincial Road No. 241, 1824 Provincial Road No. 247, 1583 Provincial Road No. 330, 1583 Provincial Road No. 332, 1583

Dust control, 1823–24 Provincial Road No. 422, 1584 Road surfacing–treated stone, 1582 Shelter belts, 1582 Trans-Canada Highway west, 1584–85 Trans-Canada Highway–White Horse Plains turnoff,

1823 Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 1580–85, 1822–24, 2070 Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of

Estimates debate, 1997–98 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)


Recommendations–Ste. Agathe dam, 2802 Jobs and Economic Recovery Initiative

Economic disaster, 1633 Fall-applied chemicals, 1633 Livestock relocation costs, 1633 Part-time farmers, 1633 Rental properties, 1633 Restart Program, 1634

Labour legislation Amendments–secret ballot, 3924


Manitoba farm crisis, 81–82, 94–96 Manitoba Office in Ottawa

Funding, 3358 Members' Statements

Curry, John Reeve–Headingley, Manitoba, 149

Farm and Food Days, 3063 Flooding (1999), 356–57

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Pitura, Frank (Morris) P.C.–Cont. Murray, Jack, 497 St. Pierre-Jolys Frog Follies, 4858 Thunderbird House

Opening, 754–55 Trans Canada Trail, 3450–51 Western Canadian Blind Golf Championship, 4411 Westfield Industries

Sale–Ag Growth Industries, 1677 Mining industry

Titanium deposit–Cross Lake, 1998 Ministerial Statements

National Aboriginal Day, 2930 Murray, Jack, 497 National Aboriginal Day, 2930 Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28)

2r, 3606–3607 Northern Affairs communities

Principal electoral officer, 4162 Recreational opportunities, 4162

Northern Affairs Fund Role, 4161

Northern Flood Agreement Cross Lake negotiations, 4163–64

Northern Manitoba Community incorporation, 4159 Infrastructure renewal, 4161



First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2436 Community approval, 696 Community opposition–Headingley, 3317 Construction costs, 1438 Economic opportunities, 1438 Market assessments, 2211–12 Operations management, 2934 Partnership agreements, 2934 Public consultations, 697 Revenue-sharing formula, 1438 Social costs, 3496–97

First Nations Voters' rights–Corbiere decision, 1005


Government commitment, 245–47 International Joint Commission

Recommendations–Ste. Agathe dam, 2802 Labour legislation

Amendments–secret ballot, 3924 Red River watershed

International co-operation, 2803 Titanium mine–Cross Lake

Land dispute, 495 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Faith-based facilities, 192 Pension plans

Unfunded liability, 3359 Petitions

Pitura, Frank (Morris) P.C.–Cont. Public Schools Amendment Act

Withdrawal 4965; ruled in order, 5015 5013; ruled in order, 5066 5065; ruled in order, 5112–13


Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) R/S, 4914, 4921–22, 5099

Red River watershed International co-operation, 2803

School divisions Ability-to-pay clause, 3357

Shortline railways Legislation, 3358

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Self-government, 4166

St. Pierre-Jolys Frog Follies, 4858 Taxation

Provincial comparisons, 3357 Thunderbird House

Opening, 754–55 Titanium mine–Cross Lake

Land dispute, 495 Trans Canada Trail, 3450–51 Treaty land entitlements

Update, 4165 Water resources

Legislation, 3358 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15)

2r, 3604–3606 Western Canadian Blind Golf Championship, 4411 Westfield Industries

Sale–Ag Growth Industries, 1677 Wildlife Act

Amendments, 3357–58 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Faith-based facilities, 192 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

1r Friesen, 2541 2r Cummings, 4592–99; Enns, 4585–92;

Friesen, 3365–67; Gerrard, 4599–4602; Loewen, 4556–59; Penner, Jack, 4559–65; Penner, Jim, 4602–4604

R/S Mackintosh, 4928 3r Derkach, 5358–61; Enns, 5355–58;

Faurschou, 5363–64; Gerrard, 5361–62; Loewen, 5362–63; Penner, Jack, 5364–66

R/A Liba, 5444

PMU industry Government position

Penner, Jack, 2925–26, 3001; Wowchuk, 2925–26, 3002



P/O by Ashton respecting exhibits (Reimer) 311; ruled in order, 311

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Points of Order–Cont. P/O by Ashton respecting reference to absence of

members (Loewen) 828-29; withdrawn, 829 P/O by Ashton respecting word "dishonest" (Filmon)




P/O by Hickes respecting words "Doer defence" (Praznik) 3252; Mackintosh 3252; Laurendeau 3252; questioned rephrased, 3252

















Points of Order–Cont. P/O by Mitchelson respecting words "it is still a stupid





P/O by Rocan respecting word "falsehood," 2039 P/O by Rocan respecting words attributed by him by the

Government House Leader 1349; Mackintosh 1349; Laurendeau 1349-50; taken under advisement 1350; Speaker's ruling, 2336–37



Policing services See specific services

Pollution prevention Government initiatives

Lathlin, 3735–36 Portage Correctional Institution

Charter rights violations Gerrard, 3315; Mackintosh, 3315

Closure Gerrard, 3316; Mackintosh, 3316

Overcrowding Gerrard, 3315; Mackintosh, 3315–16

Upgrades Ashton, 1577; Faurschou, 1577–78, 2371, 2446; Mackintosh, 2371, 2446

Portage la Prairie Firefighters' Social Club Manitoba Child Care Association donation

Faurschou, 1349 Portage la Prairie Hospital

Psychiatric unit Chomiak, 1345; Faurschou, 1345

Portage la Prairie Public Library Faurschou, 544

Postl report Recommendations

Chomiak, 3803; Driedger, 3803 Post-secondary education. See also College Expansion

Initiative; Council on Post-Secondary Education Schellenberg, 1091

Aboriginal enrolment Derkach, 1883

Accessibility and affordability Caldwell, 417, 729–32; Derkach, 732–33; Faurschou, 727–29, 3422–23; Lemieux, 389–90; Rondeau, 237, 733–35; Smith, Joy, 735–37; Struthers, 737

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Post-secondary education–Cont. Bursaries

Caldwell, 1877 Distance education (See also Campus Manitoba)

Derkach, 1883–84, 4476–77; Faurschou, 3783 Employment opportunities

Caldwell, 86–87; Derkach, 86 Enrolment

Sale, 428 Funding

Caldwell, 537, 907, 1032, 3050–54, 3615–17; Derkach, 537, 1032, 3615–16; Doer, 904; Filmon, 904; Gerrard, 805, 907; Mitchelson, 3050–52; Penner, Jim, 3426–27; Praznik, 3053; Smith, J., 3052–53, 3054

Funding, capital Caldwell, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5025; Gerrard, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5024–25

Graduate programs Caldwell, 245; Gerrard, 245, 253, 254–55

High-tech training Caldwell, 908; Gerrard, 908

Labour market training Caldwell, 4478; Derkach, 4478

Northern Manitoba Caldwell, 3876–77; Derkach, 3876–77

Operating grants Caldwell, 1877

Property taxes Caldwell, 908; Gerrard, 907

Tuition fee policy Caldwell, 86, 89, 196, 537, 659–60, 1032–33, 1877, 4480–82; Derkach, 86, 195–96, 537, 1032, 1882, 4480–82; Doer, 801; Gerrard, 88–89, 801; Schuler, 291–92; Smith, J., 3342; Tweed, 659–60

Poultry industry Opportunities

Penner, Jack, 1494 Supply management quotas

Penner, Jack, 3004–3005; Wowchuk, 3005–3006 Poverty rate

Caldwell, 417; Sale, 430–31; Schellenberg, 259–60 Throne Speech

Liba, 9 Reduction strategy

Liba, 9; Martindale, 337 Poverty rate, child

Doer, 464–65; Faurschou, 496–97; Gerrard, 255–56; Rondeau, 236

Rural Manitoba Asper, 483–84

Power Engineers Advisory Board Per diems

Barrett, 1768; Schuler, 1768 Power Up program

Update McGifford, 4419

Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute Annual Report, 1999

Wowchuk, 1619 Funding

Penner, Jack, 3124; Wowchuk, 3124

Praznik, Darren (Lac du Bonnet) P.C. 911 service–Winnipeg

Investigation, 2240–41 1987 subdivision proposal


Recommendations, 39–40 Airline industry, 344–45 Budget

Budget Debate, 1175–81 Children's services

Recreational opportunities, 863 Community Justice Committees

Expansion, 2231–34 Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of

Estimates debate, 3085–93, 3150–53, 3161–63, 3167–73, 3268–72, 3275–76, 3280

Correctional officers Collective bargaining, 2224–25 Salaries, 2340–41

Correctional Services Amendment Act (Bill 27) 2r, 3970–71, 3972

Court of Queen's Bench Amendment Act (Bill 26) 2r, 3969


2r, 3967 Court Security Act (Bill 9)

2r, 569–70 Crown corporations

Dividends, 535–36 Dakota Tipi First Nation

Premier's meeting, 2757 Dialysis services

Drug coverage–St. Boniface Hospital, 5307 Island Lake, 5308–5309

Education system Standards testing, 91

Grade 3, 92 Elections Finances Act

Amendments–withdrawal, 4132 Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8)

2r, 3966 Family law

Access issues, 2238–39 Grandparents' rights, 2237–38 Reforms, 2234–37

First Nation casinos All-party committee, 1779–80 Alternate proposals, 2756–57, 2759–60 Audits, 2127–29, 2936–38, 3715–16 Background investigation requirements, 2800–2801 Civil Legal Services, 2342–43 Community opposition, 3822–23 Community plebiscites/referendums, 1778–79, 1780 Gaming agreement compliance, 2756, 2851–53 Implementation Committee, 2849–50

Government representative, 3087–93 Revenue-sharing formula, 2206–2208, 3823 Security checks, 2848 Selection Committee

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Praznik, Darren (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.–Cont. Extension, 1779 Report release, 1926–27 Staff secondments, 2028–30


Staff discipline, 3248–49 Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest–legal opinion, 4727 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest, 3144–45, 3150–53, 3161–63, 3167–72, 3251–53, 3268–72, 3445–47

Government agencies Surpluses, 488–89


Health care system Bed openings, 349–50, 402–403

Highway Traffic Act Victims of crime surcharge, 2469–71

Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33)

2r, 4066; R/S, 5089–91; R/S, 4779–80, 4782–83 Hog industry

Environmental licensing, 1317–18 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

2r, 579–82 Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co.

Mines inspections, 5274–75 Immigration

Nursing profession, 4056–57 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

2r, 3453–60 Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25)

2r, 4062–64 Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23)

2r, 3968 Justice, Department of

Estimates debate, 2222–45, 2340–50, 2445–46, 2469–72

Justice system Manitoba Warriors' trial, 1162–63 Member for Rupertsland's comments, 1161–62,

1165–66 Labour legislation

Amendments–justification, 4293–95 Campaign promises, 5288–90

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 4614–15

Labour Relations Act Amendments, 5033–51

Binding arbitration, 4405–4406, 4804–4807, 5024 Businesses, impact on, 4973–74 Justification, 4330–31

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) 2r, 5003–10; R/S, 5391–92; 3r, 5412–13, 5426–30

Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2022–24 Manitoba farm crisis, 132–34 Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition, 1676–77, 1774 Members' Statements

Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition, 1676–77

Praznik, Darren (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.–Cont. Ministerial Statements

Airline industry, 344–45 Gaming Control Act, former Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest–legal opinion, 4727 Manitoba Mine Rescue Competition, 1774

Misericordia Health Centre Staffing plan, 5306–5307 Transition funding, 5305

Oral Questions 1987 subdivision proposal


Recommendations, 39–40 Children's services

Recreational opportunities, 863 Crown corporations

Dividends, 535–36 Dakota Tipi First Nation

Premier's meeting, 2757 Education system

Standards testing, 91 Grade 3, 92

Elections Finances Act Amendments–withdrawal, 4132

First Nation casinos All-party committee, 1779–80 Alternate proposals, 2756–57, 2759–60 Audits, 2127–29, 2936–38, 3715–16 Background investigation requirements, 2800–2801 Community opposition, 3822–23 Community plebiscites/referendums, 1778–79,

1780 Gaming agreement compliance, 2756, 2851–53 Implementation Committee, 2849–50 Revenue-sharing formula, 2206–2208, 3823 Security checks, 2848 Selection Committee

Extension, 1779 Report release, 1926–27 Staff secondments, 2028–30


Staff discipline, 3248–49 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest, 3144–45, 3251–53, 3445–47 Government agencies

Surpluses, 488–89 Health care system

Bed openings, 349–50, 402–403 Hog industry

Environmental licensing, 1317–18 Immigration

Nursing profession, 4056–57 Justice system

Manitoba Warriors' trial, 1162–63 Member for Rupertsland's comments, 1161–62,

1165–66 Labour legislation

Amendments–justification, 4293–95 Labour Management Review Committee

Labour legislation, 4614–15

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Praznik, Darren (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.–Cont. Labour Relations Act

Amendments Binding arbitration, 4405–4406, 4804–4807,

5024 Businesses, impact on, 4973–74 Justification, 4330–31


Pine Falls Paper Company Expansion, 142–44, 998–99


St. Boniface Hospital Bed closures, 402


Street gang prevention program Renewal, 1668–69

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs Funding, 1319

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Board of directors

Appointments–Postl, Brian, 191–92 Deficit, 5251–52

Youth News Network Consultations, 92 Government position, 1510–11

Organized crime and high-risk offenders Gaming industry, 2344–50 Increased activity, 2241–44


Pine Falls Paper Company Expansion, 142–44, 998–99

Points of Order P/O by Ashton respecting word "misled" (Praznik)

2030; Laurendeau 2030; taken under advisement 2030; Speaker's ruling, 3146–47







Information release, 5148–51 Legislative proceedings, broadcast of, 2022–24 Premier's comments, 4502–4504


Praznik, Darren (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.–Cont. Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12)

3r, 5133–36 Regional health authorities

Cafeteria subsidies, 5302–5304, 5305–5306 Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Aboriginal policing, 2228 Auxiliary policing, 2228–31 Lac du Bonnet detachment, 2226–27 Powerview detachment, 2227

Seven Oaks Hospital CT scanner, 5307–5308

St. Boniface Hospital Bed closures, 402


Statute Law Amendment Act, 2000 (Bill 34) 2r, 4066

Street gang prevention program Renewal, 1668–69

Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bill 36) 2r, 4067

Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32) 2r, 4064–65


Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs Funding, 1319

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Board of directors

Appointments Postl, Brian, 191–92

Deficit, 5251–52 Youth News Network

Consultations, 92 Government position, 1510–11

Premier of Manitoba Apology request

Doer, 3712; Mitchelson, 3712 Congratulations

Filmon, 151; Smith, S., 31 Former premiers, recognition of

Doer, 462–63 Premier's Pipeline

Web site links Doer, 2623–24; Mitchelson, 2623–24

Prendergast community kitchen Cerilli, 4134

Presiding officers. See also Committees of the Whole Deputy Speaker

Appointment Doer, 3

Congratulations Rocan, 449; Sale, 424

Speaker Acceptance speech

Hickes, 2–3 Congratulations

Aglugub, 293; Ashton, 170; Asper, 303; Barrett, 185; Caldwell, 411–12; Cummings, 226; Dacquay, 380–81; Derkach, 323; Driedger, 432; Dyck, 339; Faurschou, 455–56; Filmon, 150;

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Presiding officers–Cont. Gilleshammer, 418; Helwer, 297; Korzeniowski, 208; Laurendeau, 261; Lemieux, 386; Maguire, 392; McGifford, 438; Mihychuk, 376–77; Mitchelson, 443–44; Nevakshonoff, 317; Penner, Jack, 453; Penner, Jim, 200; Reimer, 308; Rocan, 449; Rondeau, 232; Sale, 424; Schellenberg, 257; Smith, J., 178; Smith, S., 30–31; Stefanson, 367; Struthers, 265

Election, 1–2 Private Members' Business

Breast health awareness Cerilli, 598; Dacquay, 588–91; Driedger, 593–95; Gerrard, 595–96; Korzeniowski, 596–98; Struthers, 591–93

Commercialization in the classroom Caldwell, 932–34; Dyck, 930–32; Faurschou, 935–37; Rondeau, 937–40; Schellenberg, 940–41

Driver licensing Graduated licences

Ashton, 679–82; Faurschou, 676–79; Rondeau, 685–87; Smith, S., 682–85

Foreign trade Aglugub, 991–92; Gilleshammer, 983–87; Mihychuk, 987–89; Penner, Jack, 992–94; Smith, S., 994; Tweed, 989–91

Nursing profession Recruitment/retention strategy

Ashton, 787–88; Chomiak, 781–84; Korzeniowski, 785–87; Mitchelson, 777–81

Peacekeeping Day Driedger, 4888–90; Korzeniowski, 4885–88; Laurendeau, 4891; Rondeau, 4890–91

Post-secondary education Accessibility and affordability

Caldwell, 729–32; Derkach, 732–33; Faurschou, 727–29; Rondeau, 733–35; Smith, Joy, 735–37; Struthers, 737

Rural Economic Development Initiative Dewar, 830–33; Dyck, 833–34; Faurschou, 837; Loewen, 827–30; Smith, S., 837–38; Struthers, 834–37

Privilege, Matters of Brandon West, Member for

Apology request Laurendeau, 2775; Schuler, 2775–76; Smith, J., 2774–75

Interlake, Member for Apology request

Loewen, 4047; Nevakshonoff, 4047 Labour, Minister of

Information release Derkach, 5155–57; Gerrard, 5151–52; Mackintosh, 5152–55; Praznik, 5148–51

Legislative proceedings, broadcast of Ashton, 2021–22, 2034–35; Faurschou, 2035–36; Gerrard, 2024; Laurendeau, 2019–21, 2035; Praznik, 2022–24 Speaker's rulings, 3059–61, 3061–62

Premier's comments Ashton, 4506; Cummings, 4506–4507;

Privilege, Matters of–Cont. Derkach, 4500–4501; Doer, 4501–4502; Enns, 4504–4505; Gerrard, 4506; Gilleshammer, 4507; Laurendeau, 4502; Mackintosh, 4502; Penner, Jack, 4505; Praznik, 4502–4504; Santos, 4507; Tweed, 4507 Speaker's ruling

Derkach, 4855–56; Hickes, 4854–56 Privileges and Elections, Standing Committee on

1st Report Santos, 4843–44

2nd Report Santos, 4967–68

Program of Assertive Community Treatment Chomiak, 1337; Mitchelson, 1337–38

Implementation Chomiak, 1337, 3228

Rural Manitoba Chomiak, 3685

Progressive Conservative Party Gerrard, 5126–27

Property Registry Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 14)

Lemieux, 35 On-line access

Lemieux, 3082–83 Prospectors' Assistance Program


Prostate cancer centre Establishment

Chomiak, 4182; Driedger, 4182 Status

Chomiak, 4535; Driedger, 4535 Update

Chomiak, 3791; Driedger, 3791 Prostitution. See also Child prostitution

Vehicle impoundment Driedger, 2466; Mackintosh, 2466

Prostitution Diversion Program Evaluation

Driedger, 2465–66; Mackintosh, 2465–66 Protection of Persons in Care Act (Bill 7)

1r Chomiak, 555 2r Asper, 852–54; Chomiak, 669–73; Driedger, 4341–42;

Korzeniowski, 3034–39; McGifford, 673–76; Schellenberg, 854–56

R/S Chomiak, 5083 3r Driedger, 5177–80 R/A Liba, 5443

Protection of Privacy See Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Province of Manitoba Collective agreements

Selinger, 2050; Stefanson, 2050 Quarterly reports

Selinger, 2063–64; Stefanson, 2063–64

Provincial Advisory Committee on Child Abuse Update

Driedger, 2458–59; Mackintosh, 2458–59

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Provincial Archives Document storage–electronic formats

McGifford, 2561–62 Hudson's Bay collection–staffing

McGifford, 2953–55; Tweed, 2953–55 Provincial Auditor


Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 99) Hickes, 397

Audit of the Public Accounts, 1999 (S.P. 165) Selinger, 2203

Business Planning and Performance Measurement, 2000 (S.P. 199)

Selinger, 4491 Value-for-Money Audits, 1999 (S.P. 100)

Hickes, 397 Value-for-Money Audits, 2000 (S.P. 189)

Selinger, 3817 Provincial Mining Week

Gerrard, 1105; Mihychuk, 1103–1104; Tweed, 1104–1105 Provincial Nursing Resource task force

Public relations campaign Chomiak, 3906; Driedger, 3906

Update Chomiak, 3905; Driedger, 3905

Provincial Ombudsman Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 106)

Hickes, 473 Annual Report–Access and Privacy, 1998 (S.P. 101)

Hickes, 397 Report recommendations

Gerrard, 3824; Sale, 3824 Special Report, 1999 (S.P. 102)

Hickes, 397 Provincial parks

Pembina Valley park Dyck, 3258–59

Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) 1r Ashton, 743 2r Ashton, 856–60, 4307–4309; Enns, 4322–24;

Gerrard, 4273; Gilleshammer, 4263–69; Helwer, 4278–82; Laurendeau, 4314–16; Penner, Jack, 4273–78, 4316–20; Penner, Jim, 4282–83, 4309–14; Praznik, 4299–4307; Schuler, 4320–22; Tweed, 4269–73

3r Cummings, 5186–88; Faurschou, 5190–91; Gerrard, 5188; Gilleshammer, 5180–84; Maguire, 5188–90; Penner, Jack, 5184–86; Pitura, 5191–93

R/A Liba, 5443

Public Accounts Annual Audit, 1997 (S.P. 136)

Selinger, 1205 Annual report

Selinger, 1351–52 Borrowing

Domestic/international markets Selinger, 1359; Stefanson, 1358–59

Foreign currencies Selinger, 1359–60; Stefanson, 1359–60

Public Accounts–Cont. Provincial comparisons

Selinger, 1358; Stefanson, 1358 Financial statements

Selinger, 1351, 1363; Stefanson, 1363 Volume 4, 1999 (S.P. 206)

Selinger, 4800 Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (S.P. 41)

Selinger, 83 Public Accounts, Standing Committee on

1st Report Helwer, 4326

Public Library Services Activities

McGifford, 2557 Communication costs

Dacquay, 2873; McGifford, 2873 Public Officers Act

Return under section 20, 1999 (S.P. 97) Selinger, 270

Return under section 20, 2000 (S.P. 154) Selinger, 1507

Public safety. See also Court Security Act (Bill 9) Throne Speech

Liba, 8 Government commitment

Cerilli, 365; Lemieux, 391; Liba, 8–9 Government initiatives

Martindale, 334–35 Public Schools Act

Amendments Consultations

Caldwell, 1269, 3398; Smith, J., 602, 1269, 3398 Home schooling

Caldwell, 4621–22, 4898–4900, 4901–4904, 4905; Derkach, 4903; Doer, 4621; Dyck, 4901; Faurschou, 4899–4900; Penner, Jack, 4903; Penner, Jim, 4902–4903; Smith, J., 4620–22, 4898, 4905

Management rights Smith, J., 603

Minister's comments Caldwell, 4853–54; Smith, J., 4853

Property taxes, impact on Caldwell, 603, 3321, 3398, 4402–4403, 4468–70; Smith, J., 603, 3321, 3397–98, 4402, 4468–70

Repeal Caldwell, 603, 1621–22; Doer, 602; Smith, J., 602-31621

Withdrawal Caldwell, 4402, 4495–96, 4496–97; Schuler, 4496–97; Smith, J., 4402, 4495

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) 1r Caldwell, 1507 2r Allan, 2311–12; Caldwell, 1873–74, 3936;

Dyck, 3935–36; Schuler, 3934–35; Smith, J., 3932–34 R/S Allan, 5102; Caldwell, 5092–93, 5105–5108;

Cummings, 4918–19; Dacquay, 4913–14, 5098–99; Derkach, 4908–4909, 4912–13, 4920–21; Dyck, 4911–12, 5100; Enns, 4917–18, 5100–5101; Faurschou, 4913, 4922–23, 5100; Gerrard, 5099–5100; Laurendeau, 4924, 5101–5102;

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Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12)–Cont. Penner, Jack, 4909, 4915; Pitura, 4914, 4921–22, 5099; Schuler, 4910–11, 4923–24, 5097–98; Smith, J., 4907–4908, 4909–10, 4916–17, 4919–20, 5093–97

3r Caldwell, 5137–39; Cummings, 5146–47; Dacquay, 5145–46; Derkach, 5139–42; Dyck, 5132–33; Enns, 5131; Faurschou, 5136–37; Penner, Jack, 5132; Praznik, 5133–36; Smith, J., 5130–31, 5142–44

R/A Liba, 5443 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42)

1r Caldwell, 3049–50 2r Caldwell, 3370–75; Derkach, 3952–59;

Enns, 3959–63, 4080; Faurschou, 3946–52; Smith, J., 3938–46

R/S Caldwell, 4859; Cummings, 4881–82; Dacquay, 4820–22; Derkach, 4824–29, 4866–70; Dyck, 4829–32, 4879–81; Mackintosh, 4775; Maguire, 4835–39, 4873–77; Penner, Jack, 4839–41; Schuler, 4832–35, 4870–73; Smith, J., 4813–20, 4859–66, 4929–30; Tweed, 4822–24, 4877–79

3r Derkach, 5330–34; Faurschou, 5340–42; Gerrard, 5334–40; Smith, J., 5326–30

R/A Liba, 5444 Public Schools Finance Board


Capital projects Caldwell, 3765–66; Smith, J., 3765

Public Service Group Insurance Fund Benefits Summary, Auditor's Report and Financial Statements (S.P. 2)

Barrett, 35

Public Service Week Schuler, 2443–44

Public Trustee Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 20)

Mackintosh, 35


1st Report Asper, 552

2nd Report Asper, 3491

3rd Report Asper, 4047–48

4th Report Asper, 4221

5th Report Asper, 4325

6th Report Korzeniowski, 4608–12

7th Report Aglugub, 4799–4800

Public Utilities Board. See also Manitoba Hydro–Rate approval process; Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation–Rate approval process

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P.118) Lemieux, 692

Radisson constituency Cerilli, 361–63

Community organizations Cerilli, 93–94

Rail line abandonment Morris-Hartney line

Penner, Jack, 1639–40 Rails to Trails program

Lathlin, 3734 Railway industry. See also CN Rail; CP Rail; Provincial

Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14); Shortline railways Arborg subdivision

Ashton, 1834–35; Helwer, 1834–35 Branch lines

Ashton, 1372 Competition

Ashton, 1371 Cowan subdivision

Ashton, 1833; Cummings, 1833 Hudson Bay line

Ashton, 1833–34 Rail line abandonment

Cummings, 1376–77 Regional concept

Ashton, 1371 Ramadan

Asper, 544 RCMP

See Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP Run for Cancer

Smith, S., 5254–55 Recreation programs. See also specific programs

Funding formula Dacquay, 2880; McGifford, 2880

Government initiatives Dacquay, 2566; McGifford, 2558–59

Grants Dacquay, 2879; McGifford, 2879

Recreational Opportunities Program Application process

Dacquay, 2878–79; McGifford, 2878–79 Red River College. See also College Expansion Initiative


Expansion Caldwell, 3857–58; Smith, J., 3855–56

Expansion location Caldwell, 3868–75; Derkach, 3868–73

Expansion–downtown location Caldwell, 3779–82; Smith, J., 3779–82

Outreach offices Caldwell, 4476; Derkach, 4476

Portage la Prairie satellite office Caldwell, 4475; Derkach, 4475

Red River watershed Drought/floodproofing measures

Doer, 2804; Penner, Jack, 2804 International co-operation

Doer, 2803; Pitura, 2803

Reddy, Strini Tribute

Jennissen, 2942–43

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REDI program See Rural Economic Development Initiative

Regional health authorities. See also specific authorities Administrative costs

Chomiak, 4633–34; Gerrard, 4633 Board of directors

Appointments Chomiak, 1344–45, 3796–98, 4458; Gilleshammer, 3796–98, 4458; Tweed, 1344–45

Elections Chomiak, 4647; Derkach, 4647

Cafeteria subsidies Chomiak, 5271–72, 5275–77, 5305–5306; Cummings, 5271–72, 5275–77, 5301–5302; Doer, 5302; Praznik, 5302–5304, 5305–5306

Community needs assessment Chomiak, 4630

Deficits Chomiak, 3885, 4100–4105, 4175–77, 4651, 5173–74, 5216–17, 5272–73; Cummings, 5272–73; Derkach, 4100–4104, 4650–51, 5173–74, 5310–13; Doer, 5312–14; Driedger, 4177; Gerrard, 5216–17; Gilleshammer, 4175–77; Penner, Jim, 3885

Financial accountability Chomiak, 4177–78; Driedger, 4177

Funding formula Chomiak, 3795, 3884–85, 3896–97, 4449–50, 5217–19; Driedger, 3896; Gerrard, 5217–19; Gilleshammer, 3795; Penner, Jim, 3884, 4448–50

Review process Chomiak, 4630

Funding model working group Chomiak, 4178; Driedger, 4178

Information tabling request Chomiak, 4189; Driedger, 4189

Minister's position Chomiak, 4190; Driedger, 4190

Parenting centres Chomiak, 3885–86; Penner, Jim, 3885

Tendering policies Chomiak, 4644; Driedger, 4644

Third-party evaluation Chomiak, 3893–94; Driedger, 3893–94

Regulations Act Regulations Nos. 63/99 to 148/99 (S.P. 24)

Mackintosh, 35 Reid, Daryl (Transcona) N.D.P.

Child care centres Fire regulations, 3112

Condolences, Motions of Bend, Robert William, 520–22

Immigration Constituent concerns, 2985–88

Industrial Relations, Standing Committee on 1st Report, 267 2nd Report, 4968–69 3rd Report, 5240–44

Labour, Department of Estimates debate, 2985–88, 3112–13

Points of Order P/O by Penner, Jack respecting words "Jack, go back

to Russia" (Reid) 4915; withdrawn, 4915

Reid, Daryl (Transcona) N.D.P.–Cont. Urgent Public Importance, Matters of

Flooding, 4042–44

Reimer, Jack (Southdale) P.C. 1987 subdivision proposal

Out-of-court settlement, 695–96 Budget, balanced, 310 City of Winnipeg Act

Review, 4668 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16)

2r, 4344–45 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2)

2r, 526–27 Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of

Estimates debate, 3176–80, 3182–83, 3265–66 Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of

Estimates debate, 2956–58, 2965–68 Economic growth, 311 First Nation casinos

Alternate proposals, 2624–25 Community approval, 560, 1775–76, 1925 Community plebiscites/referendums, 541, 1776, 1926,

2030–31, 3492 Expansion, 541 Gaming agreement compliance, 2551–52, 2624,

2625–26, 2752–53, 2798–99, 2846–48 Implementation Committee, 2437 Legislative amendments, 2129–30 Operations management, 3442 Postponement, 1003–1004 Premier's comments, 1003 Public consultations, 275, 869–70, 905, 3619 Request for proposals, 242–43, 275 Revenue-sharing formula, 2329–30 Selection Committee, 905

Process, 4058 Recommendations, 1672

Site selection–on-reserve, 541–42 First-time homebuyers tax credit

Extension, 1089 Replacement, 1089


Gaming Public consultations, 949–50 Tourism, impact on, 2966–68


3265–66, 3312 Government Motions


Highway maintenance/construction Highway 59

Land appropriations, 1574 Southland Park development, 1574

Trans-Canada Highway east, 1575–77 Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 1574–77 Housing, public

Capital plan, 3646 Government initiatives, 313, 901–902

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Reimer, Jack (Southdale) P.C.–Cont. Tenant-managed properties, 313

Housing cooperatives Federal jurisdiction, 3648


International Year of the Older Persons, 2958 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

2r, 4960–64, 4982–83 Lord Selkirk Park

Self-management, 3648 Lotteries Accountability and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 200)

1r, 996–97 Government support, 1776


Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Funding, 3648

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Provincial Auditor's report, 689–90

Members' Statements Seniors and Elders Month, 1934 Teddy Bear's Picnic, 1628 Walkathon fundraising events, 2553

Ministerial Statements Housing–government initiatives, 901–902 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Provincial Auditor's report, 689–90 Oral Questions

1987 subdivision proposal Out-of-court settlement, 695–96

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2624–25 Community approval, 560, 1775–76, 1925 Community plebiscites/referendums, 541, 1776,

1926, 2030–31, 3492 Expansion, 541 Gaming agreement compliance, 2551–52, 2624,

2625–26, 2752–53, 2798–99, 2846–48 Implementation Committee, 2437 Legislative amendments, 2129–30 Operations management, 3442 Postponement, 1003–1004 Premier's comments, 1003 Public consultations, 275, 869–70, 905, 3619 Request for proposals, 242–43, 275 Revenue-sharing formula, 2329–30 Selection Committee, 905

Process, 4058 Recommendations, 1672

Site selection–on-reserve, 541–42 First-time homebuyers tax credit



Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for Conflict of interest, 3249–51, 3312


Government support, 1776

Reimer, Jack (Southdale) P.C.–Cont. Manitoba Gaming Control Commission

Membership, composition of, 4058 Winnipeg Police Service

Funding, 1318 Page program

Congratulations, 308 Partners in Public Service program

Update, 4666–67 Petitions


5065; ruled in order, 5112 5111; ruled in order, 5236–37

Points of Order P/O by Ashton respecting exhibits (Reimer) 311; ruled

in order, 311 P/O by Hickes respecting words "minister responsible

for gambling" (Reimer) 3249; Laurendeau 3249; Mackintosh 3249; challenged 3250; sustained, 3250




Congratulations, 308 Seniors and Elders Month, 1934 Seniors Directorate

Government commitment, 2957 Staff recognition, 2956


2r, 4553–56 Taxation

Reductions, 312 Teddy Bear's Picnic, 1628 Throne Speech


Statistics, 2965 Walkathon fundraising events, 2553 Winnipeg, City of

Co-operation, 312–13 Funding, 314, 527 Property repair orders, 526


Remnant, W.H. (Binx) Retirement

Allan, 26; Ashton, 170, 548; Asper, 303; Barrett, 185; Caldwell, 412; Dacquay, 381; Derkach, 323–24; Doer, 463–64; Driedger, 432; Faurschou, 456; Filmon, 150–51; Gerrard, 547–48; Gilleshammer, 418; Korzeniowski, 208; Laurendeau, 547; Mackintosh, 546–47; Maguire, 392; Martindale, 331; McGifford, 439–40; Mitchelson, 444; Nevakshonoff, 317; Penner, Jack, 453;

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Remnant, W.H. (Binx)–Cont. Rocan, 449, 548–50; Rondeau, 232; Schellenberg, 258; Schuler, 285; Stefanson, 367; Struthers, 265

Research and development. See also Agricultural Research and Development Initiative; Manitoba Innovations Fund

Funding Doer, 870–71; Gerrard, 870, 1030–31; Mihychuk, 1860; Selinger, 1031

Residential care facilities Compliance orders

Sale, 3263–64 Licensing–appeal process

Sale, 3263 Provisional administrator, appointment of

Sale, 3264 Regulatory-making powers

Sale, 3264 Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program

Update Sale, 3545–46

Residential Tenancies Backlog reduction

Lemieux, 3081 Landlord/tenant advisory committee

Lemieux, 3081 Life-lease legislation

Lemieux, 3081–82 Registry–on-line access

Lemieux, 3081 Residential Tenancies Branch


Residential Tenancies Commission Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 13)

Lemieux, 35 Retail Business Holiday Closing Act

Review Barrett, 2683; Schuler, 2683

Retail businesses Legislation amendments

Barrett, 1742 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3)

1r Barrett, 239 2r Barrett, 250–51; Filmon, 251 R/S Mackintosh, 281 3r, 281 R/A Liba, 281

Retail sales tax Revenue growth

Selinger, 1462–63; Stefanson, 1461–63

Richard, Maurice "Rocket" Gerrard, 1619; Lemieux, 1618; Tweed, 1619

Riel constituency Asper, 304

Constituent concerns Asper, 307

Former MLAs Asper, 304

River East Collegiate girls volleyball Schellenberg, 356

Riverview Health Centre Bed closures

Chomiak, 3316; Driedger, 3316 Robinson, Hon. Eric (Rupertsland) N.D.P.

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Department of Estimates debate, 1445, 4145–69 Transportation costs, 4151–52

Aboriginal economic and resource development fund Establishment, 4147

Aboriginal friendship centres Funding, 4147, 4148

Aboriginal Justice Implementation Commission Recommendations, 4146

Apprenticeship and training programs Aboriginal participation, 4147, 4149, 4157

Budget Northern Manitoba, 4147, 4150

Child and Family Services Aboriginal and Métis agencies, 4149–50

Establishment, 4149–50 Communities Economic Development Fund

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 104), 473 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 95), 269–70 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 128), 1106 Quarterly Report, 2000 (S.P. 202), 4692

Education system Aboriginal counselling services, 4169

First Nation casinos Alternate proposals, 2130, 2625, 2758–59 Construction costs, 1438 Consultations, 275–76 Economic opportunities, 1438 Implementation Committee, 2437 Request for proposals, 242–43, 275, 542 Revenue-sharing formula, 1438, 2207–2208, 2331 Selection Committee, 542

First Nation communities Housing initiatives, 4154–56 Housing shortages, 4152–53 Voters' rights–Corbiere decision, 1005, 1114–15


Health care facilities, rural Island Lake, 4156–57

Health care system Diabetic treatment programs–Aboriginal communities,

4147, 4153 Northern Manitoba, 4147


Manitoba Indian Agriculture Program Replacement, 4168

Manitoba Self-Reliance Initiative Funding, 4158 Implementation, 4147

McKay, Marcus, 4286 Ministerial Statements

McKay, Marcus, 4286 National Aboriginal Day, 2929–30

National Aboriginal Day, 2929–30

151

Hansard Index

Robinson, Hon. Eric (Rupertsland) N.D.P.–Cont. Neighbourhoods Alive!

Thompson programs, 4147 Northern Affairs, Department of

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 114), 533 Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28)

1r, 1508 2r, 2725–26

Northern Affairs communities Principal electoral officer, 4162 Recreational opportunities, 4162

Northern Affairs Fund Role, 4162

Northern Flood Agreement Cross Lake negotiations, 4163–65 Update, 4162–63

Northern Manitoba Community incorporation, 4159 Infrastructure renewal, 4161


Alternate proposals, 2130, 2625, 2758–59 Construction costs, 1438 Economic opportunities, 1438 Implementation Committee, 2437 Public consultations, 275–76 Request for proposals, 242–43, 275, 542 Revenue-sharing formula, 1438, 2207–2208, 2331 Selection Committee, 542

First Nation communities Voters' rights–Corbiere decision, 1005



Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Self-government, 4150, 4166

Treaty land entitlements Expenditures–legal opinion, 4167 Update, 4165

Waterhen First Nation Land dispute, 4167

Rocan, Denis (Carman) P.C. Agriculture

Economy, impact on, 451 Foreign subsidies, 451–52


Budget, balanced, 452 Canadian flag

Antidesecration legislation, 2037–38 Carman constituency, 449–50 Condolences, Motions of

McDonald, Walter Clifton, 500–501 Economic growth

Rural Manitoba, 450 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 871–72 Government agencies

Surpluses, 488 Government Motions

Rocan, Denis (Carman) P.C.–Cont. Flooding


Health care facilities, rural, 2124 Highway Traffic Board

Speed limit reductions, 1469–71 Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 1468–71 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

2r, 587–8 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)

3r, 5407–5409 Manitoba farm crisis, 113–16 Members' Statements

Canadian flag Antidesecration legislation, 2037–38

Michif language programs, 803–804 St. Claude Fire Hall, 1167–68 St. Daniel School filming, 483

Michif language programs, 803–804 Oral Questions

Government agencies Surpluses, 488

Health care facilities, rural, 2124 Treherne hospital

Summer closure, 2124, 2125–26, 2940–41 Petitions


4965-66; ruled in order, 5017 5013; ruled in order, 5068 5065; ruled in order, 5113–14 5111; ruled in order, 5238–39



P/O by Rocan respecting word "falsehood," 2039 P/O by Rocan respecting words attributed by him by

the Government House Leader 1349; Mackintosh 1349; Laurendeau 1349-50; taken under advisement 1350; Speaker's ruling, 2336–37

Presiding officers Deputy Speaker

Congratulations, 449 Speaker

Congratulations, 449 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 449, 548–50 St. Claude Fire Hall, 1167–68 St. Daniel School filming, 483 Throne Speech

Debate, 449–53 Treherne hospital

Summer closure, 2124, 2125–26, 2940–41 Rondeau, Jim (Assiniboia) N.D.P.

Assiniboia constituency, 233–34 Community activities, 498 Community organizations, 198

Assiniboia West Tournament of Champions, 1007–1008

152

Hansard Index

Rondeau, Jim (Assiniboia) N.D.P.–Cont. Bilous, Bill and Michael

Assiniboia West Community Club soccer program, 3721



Child care system, 1090 Commercialization in the classroom, 937–40 Conflict of interest

Declaration–Bill 42, 3403–3404 Driver licensing

Graduated licences, 685–87 Fairlane Children's Centre

Twenty-fifth anniversary, 2942 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 4251–52 Flooding–Winnipeg

Disaster assistance, 4574 Golden West Centennial Lodge Auxiliary, 3926 Health care system, 238 Icarus 2000

Village Clinic fundraiser, 4737 Immigration

High-demand employment areas, 2988 John Taylor Collegiate, 1271 Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 2490, 2988 Last Post Fund, 4411–12 Mail Management Agency

Misdirected mail costs, 1562 Manitoba Derby, 5081–82 Members' Statements

Assiniboia constituency Community activities, 498 Community organizations, 198

Assiniboia West Tournament of Champions, 1007–1008

Bilous, Bill and Michael Assiniboia West Community Club soccer program, 3721

Child care system, 1090 Fairlane Children's Centre

Twenty-fifth anniversary, 2942 Golden West Centennial Lodge Auxiliary, 3926 Icarus 2000

Village Clinic fundraiser, 4737 John Taylor Collegiate, 1271 Last Post Fund, 4411–12 Manitoba Derby, 5081–82 Ness Middle School, 2552–53 Personal care homes

Construction, 406 Seal, Jane

Volunteerism, 1628 St. James Collegiate

Teens Against Drunk Driving convention, 4230–31 St. James Senior Centre, 4905–4906 Timmerman, Jarino

Senior swimming competitor, 3259 Ness Middle School, 2552–53

Rondeau, Jim (Assiniboia) N.D.P.–Cont. Opposition Day Motions–Flooding




Peacekeeping Day, 4890–91 Personal background, 234–35 Personal care homes

Construction, 406 Points of Order


Post-secondary education Accessibility and affordability, 237, 733–35

Poverty rate, child, 236 Presiding officers


Private Members' Business Commercialization in the classroom, 937–40 Driver licensing

Graduated licences, 685–87 Peacekeeping Day, 4890–91 Post-secondary education

Accessibility and affordability, 733–35 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 232 Seal, Jane

Volunteerism, 1628 St. James Collegiate

Teens Against Drunk Driving convention, 4230–31 St. James Senior Centre, 4905–4906 Taxation

Reductions–government priority, 237 Teaching profession

Collective bargaining legislation, 2490 Throne Speech

Debate, 232–38 Timmerman, Jarino

Senior swimming competitor, 3259 Rossmere constituency

Former MLAs Schellenberg, 258

Rotary Leadership Circle program Martindale, 2134

Round Table on Sustainable Development Gerrard, 1785–86

Chairperson Doer, 1671–72; Gerrard, 1671

Consultations Gilleshammer, 1619–20; Lathlin, 1620

Education component Caldwell, 1954; Derkach, 1954

Funding Gilleshammer, 1670; Lathlin, 1670

Meeting request Gilleshammer, 1669–70; Lathlin, 1669–70

153

Hansard Index

Round Table on Sustainable Development–Cont. Members' status

Gilleshammer, 1670; Lathlin, 1670–71 Minister's comments

Doer, 1625; Gerrard, 1624–25 Premier's membership

Doer, 1671, 1781, 2439; Gerrard, 1671, 1781, 2439 Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Aboriginal policing Mackintosh, 2228; Praznik, 2228

Auxiliary policing Mackintosh, 2228–31; Praznik, 2228–31

Funding Mackintosh, 2221–22

Lac du Bonnet detachment Mackintosh, 2226–27; Praznik, 2226–27

Long Plain First Nation detachment Faurschou, 2367–68; Mackintosh, 2367–68

Powerview detachment Mackintosh, 2227–28; Praznik, 2227

Staffing Faurschou, 2366–67; Mackintosh, 2366–67

RRAP See Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program

Rural development Government commitment

Cummings, 227; Gilleshammer, 422 Throne Speech

Filmon, 158 Rural Development, Department of


Elimination Penner, Jack, 1650

Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) 1r Friesen, 3916 2r Friesen, 4136–38; Loewen, 4625–27 3r Derkach, 5376–78; Gerrard, 5376;

Loewen, 5371–75; Penner, Jim, 5375–76 R/A Liba, 5444

Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition Meeting request

Ashton, 3444; Doer, 3444–45; Penner, Jack, 3443–44, 3444

Rural Economic Development Initiative Dewar, 830–33; Dyck, 833–34; Faurschou, 837; Loewen, 827–30; Smith, S., 837–38; Struthers, 834–37

Rural Manitoba Government commitment

Penner, Jack, 1660–62 Throne Speech

Tweed, 22–23 Russell constituency

Derkach, 324, 4510 Sakastew School

Jennissen, 2443 Sale, Hon. Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.

Agriculture Funding, federal, 431


Sale, Hon. Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.–Cont. Building Independence program

Goals, 3538 Child and Family Services

Aboriginal and Métis agencies, 690–91, 1163–64, 3544

Child protection services, 3651–52 Children's special services, 3543 Strategic initiatives, 3542–43

Child care system Accessibility/affordability, 3538 Funding, 1317, 1927–28, 3543 Space allocation, 3650 Special needs children, 3543, 3650–51

Child prostitution Safe house, 5296

Children and Youth Secretariat Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 42), 137

Community living programs Funding, 3541, 5295–96 Salaries, 3642–43 Staff development and training, 3542 Staff recruitment/retention strategy, 3541–42 Vocation training assistance, 3541 Waiting lists, 3641

Concept Special Business Advisors Funding, 5293–95


Crown corporations Privatization, 428–29, 429

Disabilities, persons with Vocational rehabilitation, 3618–19

Family conciliation services Funding, 3544

Family Services, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 43), 137

Family Services and Housing, Department of Estimates debate, 3537–46, 3549–60, 3634–54 Amalgamation, 3537–38, 3545 Focus, 3537 Information technology costs, 3553–55 Research and development, 3551–53 Staffing, 3550–51, 3555 Supplementary information (S.P. 161), 2025

Family Support Innovations Fund Access, 3652

Family violence prevention Funding, 3544–45 Services, 3654

Fetal alcohol syndrome, 1155 First Nation casinos

Social costs, 3496 Fiscal management

Former government's policies, 429 Fort Rouge constituency, 425–26 Fort Rouge School

Student publication, 753 Foster care

Rate increase, 3543–44 Foster parents

Government support, 5025–26

154

Hansard Index

Sale, Hon. Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.–Cont. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Communicable Disease Control Information, 1665 Public health tests, 1625 Rodent control program, 1626

Health care system, 427–28 Healthy Child Initiative, 3724–25

Estimates debate, 3724–27 Director, 1442

Hiring process, 3727 Funding, 3726 Meeting schedule, 3726, 5297–98 Staffing, 3725 Supplementary information (S.P. 160), 2025

Highways and Government Services, Department of Estimates debate, 2093–95


Housing Government initiatives, 901

Housing, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 44), 137

Housing, public Capital plan, 3646–47 Single Window Initiative, 3545 Utility allowances, 3546

Housing cooperatives Federal jurisdiction, 3648

Income Assistance Addictions treatment, 3541 Amalgamation–City of Winnipeg, 3555–56 Basic exemptions, 3540–41 Caseloads, 3556–57, 3559–60 Child supplements, 3541 Eligibility requirements, 3634 Employment searches, 749–50 Employment training programs, 3635–38 Fraud line–cancellation, 604–606 Program Services, 3638–39 Provincial/municipal rate variances, 3558–59 Reforms–legislation, 45 Staffing, 3557 Statistics, 750, 908 Subsidized child care, 3540 Substance abuse treatment, 271 Telephone/voice mail access, 3540 Workfare legislation, 270–71, 273–75

Lord Selkirk Park Self-management, 3648–49

Manitoba Developmental Centre Future status, 3644–45

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Funding, 3648

Manitoba Telephone System Privatization, 426–27

Members' Statements Fort Rouge School

Student publication, 753 Ministerial Statements

Child and Family Services Aboriginal and Métis agencies, 690–91

Fetal alcohol syndrome, 1155

Sale, Hon. Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.–Cont. Housing

Government initiatives, 901 Shaken baby syndrome, 742


Neighbourhoods Alive! Update, 3545

Nursing diploma program Student costs, 606 Student time commitment, 606

Oral Questions Child and Family Services

Aboriginal and Métis agencies, 1163–64 Child care system

Funding, 1317, 1927–28 Crisis shelters

Essential services, 4224 Disabilities, persons with

Vocational rehabilitation, 3618–19 First Nation casinos

Social costs, 3496 Foster parents

Government support, 5025–26 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Public health tests, 1625 Rodent control program, 1626

Healthy Child Initiative Director, 1442

Income Assistance Employment searches, 749–50 Fraud line–cancellation, 604–606 Reforms–legislation, 45 Statistics, 750, 908 Substance abuse treatment, 271 Workfare legislation, 270–71, 273–75


Nursing diploma program Student costs, 606 Student time commitment, 606

Osborne House Labour dispute, 4055, 4223–24

Pelican Lake Centre Government position, 954 Public consultations, 752, 953

Physician resources Northern Manitoba, 1627–28


Urban planning policy Green-light zone–adult businesses, 3718

Youth News Network Government position, 1435, 1511

Osborne House Labour dispute, 4055, 4223–24


Pelican Lake Centre Alternate uses, 5300 Government position, 954 Public consultations, 752, 953

155

Hansard Index

Sale, Hon. Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.–Cont. Update, 5299

Physician resources Northern Manitoba, 1627–28

Points of Order P/O by Mitchelson respecting words "it is still a stupid



Post-secondary education Enrolment, 428

Poverty rate, 430–31 Presiding officers

Deputy Speaker Congratulations, 424



Residential care facilities Compliance orders, 3263–64 Licensing–appeal process, 3263 Provisional administrator, appointment of, 3264 Regulatory-making powers, 3264

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program Update, 3545–46

Shaken baby syndrome, 742 Social Services Administration Amendment Act (Bill 30)

1r, 1508; 2r, 3262–64 Social Services Advisory Committee

Appointments, 3549 Workload, 3550

St. Amant Centre Future status, 3651

Taxation Reductions, 430


Urban planning policy Green-light zone–adult businesses, 3718

Winnipeg, City of Downtown revitalization, 430

Youth News Network Government position, 1435, 1511

San Clara, Manitoba Millennium events

Struthers, 3063 Santos, Conrad (Wellington) N.D.P.

Art City Funding, 4576–77


Members' Statements Art City

Funding, 4576–77 New Democratic Party, 249 Sergeant Tommy Prince Army Cadet Corps, 2445

New Democratic Party, 249

Santos, Conrad (Wellington) N.D.P.–Cont. Privilege, Matters of

Premier's comments, 4507 Privileges and Elections, Standing Committee on

1st Report, 4843–44 2nd Report, 4967–68

Sergeant Tommy Prince Army Cadet Corps, 2445 Throne Speech

Debate, 220–25 SAP system

See Enterprise System Management Schellenberg, Harry (Rossmere) N.D.P.

Canadians Helping Kids in Vietnam, 1035 Child care system

Funding, 1348–49 Commercialization in the classroom, 940–41 Condolences, Motions of

Bend, Robert William, 519–20 Wiebe, Cornelius W., 506–507

Economic growth Government strategy, 1270

Education system Advertising policy, 260–61 Government priority, 259

Financial reporting, 2760–61 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 885–87 Good Neighbour Senior Centre, 4811 Government Motions



Government priority, 259 Immigration statistics, 2039 Legislative Assembly

Staff recognition, 258 Manitoba farm crisis, 112–13 McLeod Adult Learning Centre

Graduation, 5126 Members' Statements

Canadians Helping Kids in Vietnam, 1035 Child care system

Funding, 1348–49 Economic growth

Government strategy, 1270 Financial reporting, 2760–61 Good Neighbour Senior Centre, 4811 Immigration statistics, 2039 McLeod Adult Learning Centre

Graduation, 5126 Mennonite Central Committee, 566–67 Mennonite history, 4018–19 Neighbourhoods Alive!, 4509 Post-secondary education, 1091 River East Collegiate girls volleyball, 356 University of Manitoba

Service-after-death program, 3402 Young Humanitarian Award

Miles Macdonell Collegiate, 663 Mennonite Central Committee, 566–67 Mennonite history, 4018–19

156

Hansard Index

Schellenberg, Harry (Rossmere) N.D.P.–Cont. Neighbourhoods Alive!, 4509 Page program

Congratulations, 257–58 Post-secondary education, 1091 Poverty rate, 259–60 Presiding officers


Private Members' Business Commercialization in the classroom, 940–41



River East Collegiate girls volleyball, 356 Rossmere constituency

Former MLAs, 258 Throne Speech

Debate, 257–61 University of Manitoba

Service-after-death program, 3402 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6)


2r, 664 Young Humanitarian Award

Miles Macdonell Collegiate, 663 School boards

Autonomy (See also Commercialization in the classroom) Caldwell, 87–88, 91; Faurschou, 91; Schuler, 87–88, 290–91

School divisions. See also Pay equity/affirmative action; specific divisions

Ability-to-pay clause Pitura, 3357

Amalgamation Caldwell, 539, 3441–42, 3614–15; Gilleshammer, 538–39, 3613–14; Smith, J., 3441, 3614–15

Expedited payment process Caldwell, 1507

Funding formula Barrett, 2498; Faurschou, 2498

Schools, public Grant funding

Caldwell, 1507, 1874 Rural Manitoba

Penner, Jack, 1653 Schreyer, Lloyd

Government contract Barrett, 657; Schuler, 657

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C. Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health

Composition, 1762–63 Mandate, 1764 Meeting schedule, 1765 Per diems, 1764 Recommendations, 1765 Staffing, 1763 Subcommittees, 1763–64

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Amusements Act (Part II)

Ministerial responsibility, 2179 Art collection, government

Inventory, 2820 Bankruptcy Act

Unpaid wages, 2583 Budget

Budget Debate, 1128–36 Former government's initiatives, 1348

Budget, balanced, 199–200, 287–89 Building Standards Board

Appointment process, 1770 Composition, 1769 Mandate, 1769 Meeting schedule, 1769 Per diems, 1769 Recommendations, 1769

Canada Day activities, 3501 Canada Pension Plan

Full pension–age requirement, 2589–91 Citizens on Patrol Program, 4511 Citizenship and Multiculturalism

Ministerial responsibility, 2169 Civil Service Commission

Estimates debate, 4435 Collective bargaining/agreements

Alternative methods, 2485 Overview, 2487

Community Unemployed Help Centre Annual report tabling request, 2478 Grant, 2253, 2476–78

Application tabling request, 2258–59 Minimum wage report, 2478


Conservation, Minister of Premier's confidence, 4688

Construction Industry Wages Board Composition, 1747–48 Funding, 1748–49 Staffing, 1747

CP Rail Weston shops–status, 2816

Deloitte and Touche financial review, 289 Department of Labour Act

Review, 2251–52 Education system

Advertising policy, 196–97, 290 Funding, 291 Standards testing–Grade 3, 291

Elevator Board Composition, 1757 Mandate, 1758 Per diems, 1758 Salaries, 1758, 2163–65, 2167–68 Staffing, 1757

Employment standards Exemptions, 2898 First Nations, 2898 Part-time employees, 2898 Unpaid family leave, 2898

157

Hansard Index

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Vacation pay, 2899

Employment statistics Minimum wage earners, 2886

Environmental licensing Hydro transmission line–East St. Paul, 4081–87

Essential Services Act Ministerial responsibility, 2681 Review, 2681–82

Executive Council Cabinet shuffle, 4688

Fire Commissioner, Office of the Administrative costs, 2400 Esso storage facility–East St. Paul, 2901–2904,

2970–80 Municipal fire services, 2900

First Nation casinos Gaming agreement compliance, 2753–54

Flooding Springfield constituency, 4229–30

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Requests–Labour, Department of, 1339

Gaming facilities Market assessments, 2935


Government of Manitoba Agenda, 5245–46 Hiring practices, 657

Hazelridge Caterers, 913–14 Highway maintenance/construction

Batch plants, 1557–58 Highway 15–No. 206 intersection, 1556 Oakbank corridor, 1556–57 Perimeter Highway, 1558–59 Signage–Glass, Manitoba, 1560 Springfield Road, 1559

Highways and Government Services, Department of Estimates debate, 1556–60

Immigration Cross-cultural violence prevention projects, 2989

Income tax Reductions, 799



Kin Place personal care home Fire exits, 660

Labour, Department of Estimates debate, 1745–71, 2162–65, 2167, 2168–83,

2245–73, 2375–2403, 2474–86, 2579–93, 2594–96, 2672–73, 2681–91, 2692–94, 2781–82, 2814–27, 2882–87, 2896–2904, 2970–80, 2988–3000

Annual report, 2255 Board appointments, 2250–51 Communication costs, 2402 Discrimination against employees, 2256–57 Grants, 2252–54 Inspectors, 2249–50 Mediators, 2487

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Mission statement, 2170–79 Objectives, 2181–82 Operating costs, 2260–61, 2261–62 Policy direction, 2258, 2403 Privilege in respect of conciliation proceedings,

2255–56 Salaries, 2182–83, 2882 Staffing, 1746, 2399–2400

Cerilli, Joan, 2384–85 Statement of purpose, 2265–74 Transportation costs, 2259, 2402 Web site, 2262–65, 2386–88

Labour, Minister of Debate request, 4226 Provincial labour ministers' meeting, 2389

Labour legislation, 4060 Amendments, 1627, 4297–98

Businesses, impact on, 5051–58 Consultations, 1626, 2391, 3826 Introduction, 1627 Justification, 4289–90 Labour relations, impact on, 5120 Secret ballots, 4050

Antiscab legislation, introduction of, 2684–88 Reduced workweek, 2884–85 Review, 2395–98 Successor rights, 2781–82 Union expansion, 2692–93

Labour legislation, federal Amendments, 2583

Labour Management Review Committee Appointment process, 1759 Chairperson, 1761–62 Composition, 1758 Labour legislation, 1760–61, 3918–19, 4051, 4568–69,

4613–14 Mandate, 1766 Meeting schedule, 1760, 1761 Per diems, 1760, 1765 Recommendations, 1760 Recommendations–unanimous, 1761 Staffing, 1759, 1765 Subcommittees, 1759, 1765


Businesses, impact on, 4970–71 Certification process, 2689 Consultations, 2683, 4226, 4327 Disclosure of information by unions, 2820–21 Economic impact, 5019 Review, 2683 Secret ballots, 3716–17, 5078–79 Standing committee process, 5119–20 Withdrawal, 4404, 4733–34, 4801–4802, 5019


Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) 2r, 4943–44; 3r, 5383–85

Labour unions/associations Membership exemptions–religious objections,

2817–18

158

Hansard Index

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Union dues–political contributions, 2818, 4225 Union raiding, 2821–22

Lindane levels–East St. Paul Water contamination, 1440, 1515–16

Luddite, definition of, 2375–76 Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals

Labour dispute, 3058 Manitoba farm crisis, 117–20 Manitoba Federation of Labour

Health and safety conference, 2390 Manitoba Government Employees Union

Contract negotiations, 2401 Manitoba Intercultural Council

Forum, 2990–91 Funding, 2989 Overview, 2991–97 Status, 2989

Manitoba Labour Board Arbitrators, 2818–20 Composition, 1768, 2682 Conciliation officers, liability of, 2816–17 Staffing, 1768–69

Manitoba Pension Commission Appointment process, 1766 Composition, 1766 Mandate, 1767 Meeting schedule, 1767 Per diems, 1766 Recommendations, 1768 Staffing, 1766 Subcommittees, 1766

Manitoba Service Excellence Awards, 2749 May Day, 704 Members' Statements

Budget Former government's initiatives, 1348

Budget, balanced, 199–200 Canada Day activities, 3501 Citizens on Patrol Program, 4511 Flooding

Springfield constituency, 4229–30 Hazelridge Caterers, 913–14 Labour legislation, 4060

Amendments, 4297–98 May Day, 704 North American Occupational Safety and Health

Week, 1115–16 Public Service Week, 2443–44 Springfield Agricultural Fair, 4339 St. Michael Church, Dugald, 2762 United Nation's International Day in Support of Victims

of Torture, 3148 Minimum wage

Annual review, 292, 1752–53 Differential minimum wages, 2885–86 Employment, impact on, 2896–97 Increase, 2885 Provincial comparisons, 2885 U.S. comparisons, 2898 Waiver, 1756–57 Youth minimum wage, 2886

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Minimum Wage Board

Annual review, 2887 Consultations with small business, 2886 Provincial comparisons, 1756

Composition, 1749, 1751, 1755 Elimination, 2884, 2897 Employer members, appointment of, 1750 Mandate, 1751 Per diems, 1750 Recommendations, 1753–55, 2897 Staffing, 1750

Mining industry Labour/management consensus building committee,

2883 Mines Inspection Branch regional offices, 2882 Tripartite committee

Codes of practice, 2883 Reporting process, 2883

Ministerial Statements Manitoba Service Excellence Awards, 2749 National Day of Mourning, 651 North American Occupational Safety and Health

Week, 1157–58 Multicultural Grants Advisory Council

Accountability, 2998 Staffing, 1762

Multicultural organizations Fundraising–bingos, 2998–99

Multiculturalism Funding, 2998

National Day of Mourning, 651 North American Occupational Safety and Health Week,

1115–16, 1157–58 Occupational health

Agriculture injury surveillance project, 2826 Hearing conservation/noise abatement, 2826 Legislation, 2882

Oral Questions Conservation, Minister of

Premier's confidence, 4688 Education system

Advertising policy, 196–97 Executive Council

Cabinet shuffle, 4688 First Nation casinos

Gaming agreement compliance, 2753–54 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Requests–Labour, Department of, 1339 Gaming facilities

Market assessments, 2935 Government of Manitoba

Agenda, 5245–46 Hiring practices, 657

Income tax Reductions, 799


Kin Place personal care home Fire exits, 660

Labour, Minister of Debate request, 4226

159

Hansard Index

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Labour legislation

Amendments, 1627 Consultations, 1626, 3826 Introduction, 1627 Justification, 4289–90 Secret ballots, 4050

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation, 3918–19, 4051, 4568–69,

4613–14 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Businesses, impact on, 4970–71 Consultations, 4226, 4327 Economic impact, 5019 Secret ballots, 3716–17, 5078–79 Standing committee process, 5119–20 Withdrawal, 4404, 4733–34, 4801–4802, 5019


Lindane levels–East St. Paul Water contamination, 1440, 1515–16

Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals Labour dispute, 3058

Public Schools Act Amendments–withdrawal, 4496–97

School boards Autonomy, 87–88

Schreyer, Lloyd Government contract, 657

Pay equity/affirmative action Civil service, 2482–84 Jurisdiction, 2584–85 National campaign, 2584–85 Private sector, 2484–85 School divisions, 2485

Pension Benefits Act Review, 2672

Pension Commission Information availability, 2595 Information return reviews, 2595 Legislation, 2672 Pension plan administration reviews, 2586 Registration process, 2585

Pension plans Companies in receivership, 2588 Federal/provincial co-ordination, 2673 Legislation noncompliance, 2586 Plan amendments, 2595 Public plans–enhancement, 2592 Statistics, 2587



4965; ruled in order, 5016–17 5013; ruled in order, 5069 5065; ruled in order, 5114–15 5111; ruled in order, 5236


get prettier at closing time." (Schuler) 407;

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Laurendeau 407; Mackintosh 407-408; Rocan 408; taken under advisement 408; withdrawn, 409




Post-secondary education Tuition fee policy, 291–92

Power Engineers Advisory Board Per diems, 1768


Public Schools Act Amendments–withdrawal, 4496–97

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) 2r, 3934–35; R/S, 4910–11, 4923–24, 5097–98


R/S, 4832–35, 4870–73 Public Service Week, 2443–44 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 285 Retail Business Holiday Closing Act

Review, 2683 School boards

Autonomy, 87–88, 290–91 Schreyer, Lloyd

Government contract, 657 Schuler, Corina Else, 2026 Shortline railways

Legislation, 2815 Justification, 2816

Statistics, 2815 Speaker's statements

Schuler, Corina Else, 2026 Springfield Agricultural Fair, 4339 Springfield constituency, 286–87

Former MLA, 285 St. Michael Church, Dugald, 2762 Taxation

Reductions–government priority, 290 Throne Speech

Debate, 285–93 Treasury Board Secretariat

Compensation Committee, 2180, 2246–49 United Nation's International Day in Support of Victims of

Torture, 3148 Urgent Public Importance, Matters of

Flooding, 4037–38 Worker Advisor Office

Education seminars, 2899 Employee training, 2900 Mandate, 2899 Success ratio, 2899

160

Hansard Index

Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Workplace Safety and Health

Company audits/investigations, 2825 Rate review process, 2826 Staffing, 2823–24

Science and research Government commitment

Gerrard, 253 Scott Tournament of Hearts

Maguire, 3322 Scouts Canada

Volunteers Jennissen, 1518

Seal, Jane Volunteerism

Rondeau, 1628 Second Start Alternative Education Program

Korzeniowski, 2133 Seine River constituency

Dacquay, 381–82 Seizure and Impoundment Registry


Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P. Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 50)

1r, 5379 2r, 5379

Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

1r, 3137; 2r, 3369–70 Budget

Budget Debate, 1332–33 Advertising/communication costs, 1523–24, 2061–62 Bracket creep, 905, 1264 Business subsidy reductions, 2060 Communication costs, 1207 Consultations, 354, 1524–25 Departmental instructions, 18–19 Economic future, 1110–11 Government phone line information, 1347 Government Web site information, 1346 Income tax, 659, 1160–61, 1205–1206, 1535–52,

1553, 1673–75, 2796–97 Reductions, 1026–27, 1028–29, 1079–80,

1083–84, 1084–85, 1341–42, 1346 Manitoba Office in Ottawa, 2061 Polling, 1524 Polling results, release of, 2040–41 Program savings, 2060–61 Revenue projections, 1027–28, 2046–47 Tax reductions, 2141–49

Budget, balanced Legislation amendments, 1525–26, 1553, 1678–81,

2041, 2135–36 Legislation compliance, 1553

Budget Address, 1008–20 Business subsidies

Elimination, 1107 Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

Electronic commerce, 1461 Federal-provincial relations, 1460

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.–Cont. Canada Health and Social Transfer

Per-capita funding formula, 1521–22 Canada Pension Plan, 3629

Debentures, 1361 Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47)

1r, 3610; 2r, 3927 Civil Service Superannuation Plan, 3629 Comptrollership Framework

Development, 1364 Computer services, government

Desktop management, 2065–66 Crown corporations

Capital program review, 2050 Crown Corporations Council


Debt Retirement Fund Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 67), 187

Deficit reduction, 1350 Departmental expenditures, 39

Deloitte and Touche financial review Verification process, 20

Departmental expenditures Information release, 19

Education system Funding, 801

Electronic commerce Government department usage,

1360, 2066 Employee Pensions and Other Costs

Supplementary information (155), 1507 Employment creation

Government strategy, 239–40 Enabling Appropriations and Other Appropriations

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 74), 187 Supplementary information (S.P. 179), 3387

Enterprise System Management Better Methods Initiative, 2066 Consulting/operational support, 1453, 1455 Expenditure breakdown, 1452 Future directions, 1459–60 Government support, 1464 Implementation schedule, 1452–53 ISM, impact on, 1455–56 Local expertise, 1457–58 Payroll processing module, 1453–54 SAP system, 1352, 2064–65

Status report, 1363–64 Software upgrades, 1452, 1458 Source code–ownership, 1457 Staffing, 1365, 1452 Training/travel expenses, 1454 Y2K compliance, 1456

Environmental issues Clean-up costs, 2139–40

Federal-Provincial Relations Staffing, 1523

Finance, Department of Estimates debate, 1350–1366, 1451–68, 1520–53,

1678–1707, 2040–67, 2135–62 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 64), 187

161

Hansard Index

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.–Cont. Audit Branch

Audit coverage targets, 1465–66 Reorganization, 1465 Value for money reviews, 1364

Preliminary Financial Report, 2000 (S.P. 209), 5019 Revenue projections, 1520 Staffing, 1353–54 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 184), 3711 Supplementary information (S.P. 143), 1311 Transition committee briefing documents, 2050–59 Treasury–Manitoba syndicate, 1357

Finance, Minister of Financial community–meetings, 1358

Financial Administration Act Report pursuant to subsection 63(4), 2000 (S.P. 201),

4612 Report under subsection 63(4), 1999 (S.P. 69), 187

First Nation casinos Economic impact, 2033–34, 3258, 3320–21, 3401

First-time homebuyers tax credit Extension, 1089 Replacement, 1089

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance, 1675 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 66), 187


Funding, 3630 Winnipeg, 2140–41

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Requests–Finance, Department of, 1354–56

French Language Services Secretariat Agreement on the promotion of official languages, 1356


Government of Canada Co-operation, 1365–66

Government of Manitoba Banking arrangements, 1360 Hiring practices, 2150–53

Hacault, Archbishop Antoine, 553 Health care system

Funding, capital, 1351 Income tax

CIBC report, 1262–63 Government strategy, 240–41 Provincial comparisons, 1159–60, 1260–62, 1264 Reductions, 603–604, 659, 798–99 Reductions, federal, 904, 1114, 3440–41

Information Protection Centre Security measures, 1456, 2064 Staffing, 2066–67

Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (2) (Bill 51) 1r, 4584–85

Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46) 1r, 3325

International Fuel Tax Agreement Update, 1465

Legislative Assembly Act Return under section 52.27(1)(2) (S.P. 178), 3387

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.–Cont. Loan Act, 2000 (Bill 49)

1r, 5379–80; 2r, 5380 Lower Tax Commission

Report recommendations, 2044–45 Minister's position, 659

Manitoba Builder Bonds Status report, 1361

Manitoba Foundation Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 68), 187

Manitoba Hospital Capital Financing Authority Financial Statements, 1999 (S.P. 96), 270

Manitoba Hydro Collective bargaining, 4056–57 Land negotiations, 1114

Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 71), 187 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 204), 4728 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 72), 187 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 73), 187 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 131), 1205 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 133), 1205 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 134), 1205 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 135), 1205 Quarterly Report, 1999 (S.P. 140), 1259

Manitoba Innovations Fund, 3630 Manitoba Measures initiative

Overview, 2050 Manitoba Tax Assistance Office

Relocation, 2047 Mining tax

Revenue projections, 1463 Ministerial Statements

Hacault, Archbishop Antoine, 553 National Infrastructure Program

Status, 3630–31 Native Fuel and Tobacco Tax Rebate Programs

Agreements, 1463 Audits, 1463–64

Office of Information Technology Initiatives, 1352 ManWeb–staffing, 2066

Oral Questions Budget

Bracket creep, 905, 1264 Communication costs, 1207 Consultations, 354 Departmental instructions, 18–19 Economic future, 1110–11 Government phone line information, 1347 Government Web site information, 1346 Income tax, 659, 1160–61, 1205–1206, 1673–75,

2796–97 Reductions, 1026–27, 1028–29, 1079–80,

1083–84, 1084–85, 1341–42, 1346 Revenue projections, 1027–28

Business subsidies Elimination, 1107


Deloitte and Touche financial review Verification process, 20

162

Hansard Index

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.–Cont. Departmental expenditures

Information release, 19 Education system

Funding, 801 Employment creation

Government strategy, 239–40 First Nation casinos

Economic impact, 2033–34, 3258, 3320–21, 3401 First-time homebuyers tax credit




Income tax CIBC report, 1262–63 Government strategy, 240–41 Provincial comparisons, 1159–60, 1260–62, 1264 Reductions, 603–604, 659, 798–99 Reductions, federal, 904, 1114, 3440–41


Minister's position, 659 Manitoba Hydro

Collective bargaining, 4056–57 Land negotiations, 1114

Research and development Funding, 1031


Tourism Provincial sales tax rebate, 911, 1343–44

Pan American Games Surplus, 2137

Pension plans Unfunded liability, 1351, 2138–39

Personal income tax, 1351 Collection, 1361, 2047–48 Future reductions, 2153–59 Provincial comparisons, 1695–1702 Revenue projections, 1523 Tax on income, 1351, 1526–34, 1681–95, 1703–1706,

1707, 2041–42 Province of Manitoba

Collective agreements, 2050 Quarterly reports, 2063–64

Provincial Auditor Annual Report, 1998 (S.P. 137), 1205 Audit of the Public Accounts, 1999 (S.P. 165), 2203 Business Planning and Performance Measurement,

2000 (S.P. 199), 4491 Value-for-Money Audits (S.P. 189), 3817

Public Accounts Annual Audit, 1997 (S.P. 136), 1205 Annual report, 1351–52 Borrowing

Domestic/international markets, 1359 Foreign currencies, 1359–60 Provincial comparisons, 1358

Financial statements, 1351, 1363

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.–Cont. Volume 4, 1999 (S.P. 206), 4800 Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (S.P. 41), 83

Public Officers Act Return under section 20, 1999 (S.P. 97), 270 Return under section 20, 2000 (S.P. 154), 1507

Research and development Funding, 1031

Retail sales tax Revenue growth, 1462–63

SmartHealth Provincial Auditor's review, 3633

Special Operating Agencies Financing Authority Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 65), 187

Statute Law Amendment (Taxation) Act, 2000 (Bill 38) 1r, 3391; 2r, 3589–91

Tax Appeal Commission Appeal statistics, 1356 Commissioner, 1356

Tax credit programs, 1351 Taxation

Property tax credit, 1351, 1706–1707 Reductions–government priority, 354 Tobacco tax, 1352

Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund Indexing, 2139

Tobacco interdiction program Co-operation, federal, 1467 Enforcement costs, 1467 Funding, 1352 Staffing, 1366 Tax rates, federal, 1466 Tobacco recoveries, 1467

Tourism Provincial sales tax rebate, 911, 1343–44

Treasury Board Secretariat Composition, 2048 Meeting schedule, 2049 Staffing, 2049

Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd. Financial performance, 3632

Selkirk Avenue BIZ Martindale, 2854

Selkirk Mental Health Centre Crisis unit

Chomiak, 2630; Helwer, 2629–30 Nursing shortage

Chomiak, 1213, 1517–18; Helwer, 1212–13, 1517 Seniors and Elders Month

Reimer, 1934 Seniors Directorate


Government commitment McGifford, 2957–58; Reimer, 2957

Staff recognition McGifford, 2957; Reimer, 2956

Seniors mall-walking program Smith, J., 92

Sergeant Tommy Prince Army Cadet Corps Santos, 2445

163

Hansard Index

Seven Oaks Hospital CT scanner

Chomiak, 5307–5308; Praznik, 5307–5308 Seven Persons, Special Committee of

2nd Report Mackintosh, 485–86

Shaken baby syndrome Gerrard, 743; Mitchelson, 742–43; Sale, 742

Sheep industry Statistics

Penner, Jack, 2924; Wowchuk, 2924 Shortline railways

Legislation Ashton, 1829–33; Barrett, 2815–16; Cummings, 1829–33; Pitura, 3358; Schuler, 2815

Justification Barrett, 2816; Schuler, 2816

Statistics Barrett, 2815; Schuler, 2815

Show of Hearts telethon Penner, Jim, 1007

Silver Courts Seniors Complex Penner, Jim, 4134

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Self-government

Pitura, 4166; Robinson, 4150, 4166 Sisler High School

Sisler's Most Wanted dance troupe Martindale, 803

STEPS Program Martindale, 1347–48

Skateboarding City of Winnipeg by-law

Korzeniowski, 1519–20 Small Business Expansion Fund

Elimination Mihychuk, 1911; Tweed, 1911

Small-business community Government commitment

Gilleshammer, 754 Smart Communities Program

Smith, S., 1629–30 SmartHealth. See also Drug Program Information Network

Chomiak, 3228–29 Audit tabling request

Chomiak, 493; Gerrard, 493 Government plan

Chomiak, 492–93; Gerrard, 492–93 Provincial Auditor's review

Selinger, 3633; Stefanson, 3633 Replacement program

Chomiak, 3814–15; Driedger, 3814 SmartPark

Funding Mihychuk, 1868; Tweed, 1868

Government commitment Mihychuk, 1427; Tweed, 1427

Smith, Joy (Fort Garry) P.C. Aboriginal education

Aboriginal Justice Inquiry recommendations, 3201 Graduates–labour market participation, 3204–3205 Graduation rates, 3203

Smith, Joy (Fort Garry) P.C.–Cont. Integration, 3202 Partnerships, 3205

Access programs Update, 3774–75


Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P. Education and Training, Department of, 3755

College Expansion Initiative Executive director, 3775–77 Function, 3857 Justification, 3777 Salaries, 3777–78 Service duplication, 3778–79


Council on Post-Secondary Education Function, 3860

Distance education Access to computer technology, 3674

Donnelly United Church, 356 Education and Training, Department of

Estimates debate, 1878–81, 1884–90, 1943–49, 1954–58, 3184–3206, 3213–17, 3280–91, 3656–79, 3752–82, 3854–60, 4466–70

Better Methods Initiative, 3286–87 Boards and committees, 3186–90, 3752–53 Communication costs, 1886 Controllership function, 3283 Educational service agreements, 3754 Equipment maintenance costs, 3755 Financial and business planning, 3287 French-language programming, 3756, 3758, 3763 Human resource services, 3282, 3289–90 Interdepartmental service co-ordination, 3754 Job descriptions, 3185 Mission statement, 3185 Operating costs, 1886–87 Policy initiatives, 3217 Professional development, 3287

Aboriginal culture, 3195 Regional managers, 3675 Research and Planning branch, 1948, 3291 Salaries, 1885, 3184–85, 3214, 3767 SAP program, 3286–88 Staffing, 1947, 1948–49, 3184, 3185, 3282, 3285,

3342, 3672, 3675, 3678 Sustainable Development Initiative, 1943–44 Transportation costs, 1886

Education and Training, Minister of Conduct, 4494–95 Relations with stakeholders, 4496

Education system, 183–84 Curriculum development, 1879 Enrolment, 406 Funding, 197, 3214–16, 3339

Special needs, 1207–1208, 1264–65 Information technology, 3672–73 International standards, 3671 Parental involvement, 183–84, 3339–40 Partnership agreements, 1879–80

164

Hansard Index

Smith, Joy (Fort Garry) P.C.–Cont. Schools of Choice program, 907, 3769–74

Funding, 3855 Special Education Review, 3658

Recommendations, 3676 Special education–curriculum development, 3660 Speech and hearing services, 3754 Standards testing, 1879–80, 3340–41, 3666

French immersion, 3757–58 Grade 3, 85–86, 195, 538, 2036–37, 2547–48,

3661–65, 3670 Grade 6, 90

Folklorama, 5027 Fort Garry constituency, 179–80 Fort Garry courthouse

Status report, 3825–26 Fort Garry Legion Poppy Trust Fund, 2339 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest, 3313 General Byng School

Schoolyard improvement plan, 2942 Government Motions

Manitoba farm crisis, 135 Hire-A-Student Weeks, 3401–3402 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19)

2r, 616–17 Interchange on Canadian Studies Initiative

Funding, 3756 Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46)

2r, 3337–44 Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 2486–98, 2499–2503, 2596–97, 2666–71, 2691–92, 2777–80

Labour disputes Professional strikebreakers, 2691–92


Businesses, impact on, 4976–78 Economic impact, 4329–30

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) 2r, 4770–72, 4932–35

Leadership Skills/qualities, 81–83

Libraries School/public resources sharing, 3677–78

Manitoba Association of School Trustees, 4624 Manitoba farm crisis, 135 Manitoba Property Tax Credit

Objectives, 4467 Manitoba School for the Deaf

Salaries, 3661 Members' Statements

Donnelly United Church, 356 Education system–enrolment, 406 Folklorama, 5027 Fort Garry Legion Poppy Trust Fund, 2339 General Byng School

Schoolyard improvement plan, 2942 Hire-A-Student Weeks, 3401–3402 Manitoba Association of School Trustees, 4624 Public Schools Act

Amendments–home schooling, 4905

Smith, Joy (Fort Garry) P.C.–Cont. Seniors mall-walking program, 92 Victoria General Hospital

Speech and Audiology Centre, 1116–17 Volunteer Guild fundraiser, 803

Victorian Order of Nurses Peebles Kelly Memorial Lecture Series, 1629

Vincent Massey Collegiate Alumni reunion, 1785 Graduation, 3721

Winnipeg Police Association Charity Ball, 1270–71 Native Education Directorate

Administrative support, 3213 Consultation, 3190 Overview, 1954–58 Research and development, 3199–3201



Oral Questions Education and Training, Minister of

Conduct, 4494–95 Relations with stakeholders, 4496

Education system Funding, 197

Special needs, 1207–1208, 1264–65 Schools of Choice program, 907 Standards testing

Grade 3, 85–86, 195, 538, 2036–37, 2547–48 Grade 6, 90




Businesses, impact on, 4976–78 Economic impact, 4329–30



Oulton, Doris Mae Firing, 866–68

Post-secondary education Funding, 3052–53, 3054


Consultations, 1269, 3398 Home schooling, 4620–22, 4898, 4905 Minister's comments, 4853 Property taxes, impact on, 3321, 3397–98, 4402 Repeal, 602-603, 1621 Withdrawal, 4402, 4495

School divisions Amalgamation, 3441, 3614–15

Teaching profession Collective bargaining legislation, 1622, 2546–47, 2843–44

Youth News Network Contract revisions, 3059

165

Hansard Index

Smith, Joy (Fort Garry) P.C.–Cont. Government position, 1109–10, 1928–29

Oulton, Doris Mae Firing, 866–68


Pension Commission Administrative reviews, 2667 Employee skill sets, 2669 Employee training, 2670 Public education session, 2668 Salaries, 2671

Pension plans Company out-of-province relocations, 2669 Demographics, challenges of, 2670–71 Indexing, 2597 Legislation noncompliance, 2666–67 Risk management, 2668 Statistics, 2666

Pensioners' School Tax Assistance Funding reduction, 3764



4893; ruled in order, 4966–67 4965; ruled in order, 5013–14 5013; 5065; ruled in order, 5113 5111; ruled in order, 5238 5235;

Post-secondary education Accessibility and affordability, 735–37 Funding, 3052–53, 3054 Tuition fee policy, 3342





Consultations, 602, 1269, 3398 Home schooling, 4620–22, 4898, 4905 Management rights, 603 Minister's comments, 4853 Property taxes, impact on, 603, 3321, 3397–98,

4402, 4468–70 Repeal, 602-603, 1621 Withdrawal, 4402, 4495

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) 2r, 3932–34; R/S, 4907–4908, 4909–10, 4916–17, 4919–20, 5093–97; 3r, 5130–31, 5142–44


2r, 3938–46; R/S, 4813–20, 4859–66, 4929–30; 3r, 5326–30

Public Schools Finance Board Capital projects, 3765

Red River College Expansion, 3855–56

Smith, Joy (Fort Garry) P.C.–Cont. Expansion–downtown location, 3779–82

School divisions Amalgamation, 3441, 3614–15

Seniors mall-walking program, 92 Status of Women

Estimates debate, 4426–28 Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

2r, 4348–49 Teaching profession

Collective bargaining legislation, 1622, 2487–98, 2499–2503, 2546–47, 2843–44

Professional development–Aboriginal culture, 3192 Teaching college, establishment of, 3767



Victoria General Hospital Speech and Audiology Centre, 1116–17 Volunteer Guild fundraiser, 803

Victoria Hospital Expansion, 5219–25

Victorian Order of Nurses Peebles Kelly Memorial Lecture Series, 1629

Vincent Massey Collegiate Alumni reunion, 1785 Graduation, 3721

Winnipeg Police Association Charity Ball, 1270–71 Youth News Network

Contract revisions, 3059 Government position, 1109–10, 1928–29, 1944–45

Smith, Russell Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame

Helwer, 3925

Smith, Scott (Brandon West) N.D.P. Agriculture

Government commitment, 33 Seeding update, 2850

Brandon West constituency, 31–32 Constituents' concerns, 33 Former MLAs, 31

Budget, 1035 Budget Debate, 1192–98

Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program Funding, 4332

Disaster assistance Federal-provincial agreement, 494–95


East End Millennium Park, Brandon, 2064–65 Education system

Government commitment, 34 Elevator Board

Salaries, 2168 Fire Commissioner, Office of the

Disaster planning, 3103–3104 Firefighters, 1006–1007 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 806–13, 957–62 Foreign trade, 994

166

Hansard Index

Smith, Scott (Brandon West) N.D.P.–Cont. Government Motions



Government commitment, 33–34 Highway maintenance/construction

Brandon bypass, 3403 Highways and Government Services, Department of

Estimates debate, 2095 Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 2167–68, 2988, 3103–11 Manitoba Emergency Services College

Disaster training, 3105–3107 Hazardous materials training, 3108

Manitoba farm crisis, 97–101 Manitoba Telecom Service

Rate increase application, 751–52 McLeod, Jack

Former president–Keystone Centre, 703–704 Members' Statements

Budget, 1035 East End Millennium Park, Brandon, 2064–65 Firefighters, 1006–1007 Highway maintenance/construction

Brandon bypass, 3403 McLeod, Jack

Former president–Keystone Centre, 703–704 RCMP Run for Cancer, 5254–55 Smart Communities Program, 1629–30 The Brandon Sun Christmas Cheer Fund, 148–49 Tootoo, Jordan, 4906–4907 Triple A Hockey Challenge, 4510 Valleyview School

Learn Not To Burn fire-safety program, 2339 Volunteerism, 611

Ogopogo movie project Manitoba shooting, 1613

Oral Questions Agriculture

Seeding update, 2850 Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program

Funding, 4332 Disaster assistance

Federal-provincial agreement, 494–95 Manitoba Telecom Service

Rate increase application, 751–52 Ogopogo movie project

Manitoba shooting, 1613 Points of Order


Premier of Manitoba Congratulations, 31


Congratulations, 30–31

Smith, Scott (Brandon West) N.D.P.–Cont. Private Members' Business


Foreign trade, 994 Rural Economic Development Initiative, 837–38

RCMP Run for Cancer, 5254–55 Rural Economic Development Initiative, 837–38 Smart Communities Program, 1629–30 The Brandon Sun Christmas Cheer Fund, 148–49 Three Bears Day Care Centre

Fire inquest, 3109–11 Throne Speech

Debate, 30–34 Tootoo, Jordan, 4906–4907 Triple A Hockey Challenge, 4510 Valleyview School

Learn Not To Burn fire-safety program, 2339 Volunteerism, 611 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

2r, 664–69 Smoking cessation program

Korzeniowski, 4576 Snowmobiling

Marketing Dacquay, 2963–66; McGifford, 2963–66

Social Assistance See Income Assistance

Social Services Administration Amendment Act (Bill 30) 1r Sale, 1508 2r Cummings, 3968; Sale, 3262–64 R/S Mackintosh, 4582 3r, 4927 R/A Liba, 5444

Social Services Advisory Committee Appointments

Cummings, 3549; Sale, 3549 Workload

Cummings, 3549; Sale, 3550 South Indian Lake

Incorporation Jennissen, 3148

Southwest Regional Health Authority Meeting request

Chomiak, 3314–15, 3400; Tweed, 3314–15, 3399–3400

Speak Up initiative Update

McGifford, 4421 Speaker

See Presiding officers Speaker's Rulings

Matter of Privilege, July 26, 2000 Derkach, 4855–56; Hickes, 4854–56

Point of Order, July 4, 2000 Hickes, 4058–59

Point of Order, July 11, 2000 Hickes, 4336–37

Point of Order, July 24, 2000 Hickes, 4625

Point of Order, July 31, 2000 Hickes, 4856

167

Hansard Index

Speaker's Rulings–Cont. Point of Order, July 21,2000

Hickes, 3448 Point of Order, June 5, 2000

Hickes, 3059–61, 3061–62, 3146–7 Point of Order, June 7, 2000

Hickes, 3147 Point of Order, June 21, 2000

Hickes, 3448, 3500–3501 Point of Order, May 18, 2000

Hickes, 2853 Point of Order, May 23, 2000

Hickes, 2336–37 Point of Order, May 30, 2000

Hickes, 2442–43 Speaker's statements

Interim Leader of the Opposition Hickes, 1665

Points of order during Matters of Privilege Hickes, 4810–11

Schuler, Corina Else Barrett, 2026; Hickes, 2026; Mitchelson, 2026; Schuler, 2026

Special Conservation and Endangered Species Fund Update

Enns, 4357; Lathlin, 4357 Special Olympics curling team

Helwer, 954 Special operating agencies. See also specific agencies

Cost effectiveness Ashton, 1374; Cummings, 1378

Retained earnings Ashton, 1739; Cummings, 1739

Special Operating Agencies Financing Authority Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 65)

Selinger, 187 Specialty Minerals Incentive Program


Sport Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 111)

Chomiak, 486 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 186)

Chomiak, 3711

Sport Manitoba Athletic awards

Cerilli, 2213–14

Springfield Agricultural Fair Schuler, 4339


Former MLA Schuler, 285

St. Amant Centre Future status

Cummings, 3651; Sale, 3651

St. Andrews Airport Expansion

Ashton, 1729; Helwer, 1728–29

St. Boniface Hospital. See also Dialysis services–Drug coverage

Bed closures Chomiak, 400–402, 401–402; Mitchelson, 400–401; Praznik, 400–402, 402

St. Claude Fire Hall Rocan, 1167–68

St. Cyril and Methodius Church Helwer, 4412

St. Daniel School filming Rocan, 483

St. James Assiniboia Senior Centre Adding Life to Years day camp

Korzeniowski, 2805–2806 St. James Collegiate

Teens Against Drunk Driving convention Rondeau, 4230–31

St. James constituency Korzeniowski, 210–13

St. James Senior Centre Rondeau, 4905–4906

St. Mary The Protectress Millennium Villa Martindale, 481–82

St. Michael Church, Dugald Schuler, 2762

St. Norbert constituency Sherwood Forest

Laurendeau, 265 St. Pierre-Jolys Frog Follies

Pitura, 4858 St. Vital constituency

Constituents' concerns Allan, 29–30

Former MLAs Allan, 27

Historical perspective Allan, 27–28

St. Vital Curling Club Allan, 1271

St. Vital Historical Society Asper, 873

Standing committees. See also specific committees Gerrard, 4511

Public presentation process Caldwell, 4539–43; Derkach, 4535–39, 4541–42; Doer, 4508–4509, 4620; Gerrard, 4619–20; Lathlin, 4619; Loewen, 5125–26; Praznik, 4508–4509

Statue restoration–Russell Derkach, 3622

Status of Women Estimates

Debate, 4418–34 Speakers

Dacquay, 4425–26, 4428–34; McGifford, 4418–33; Smith, J., 4426–28


Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 188) McGifford, 3711

Statute Law Amendment Act, 2000 (Bill 34) 1r Mackintosh, 2541 2r Mackintosh, 3027; Praznik, 4066

168

Hansard Index

Statute Law Amendment Act, 2000 (Bill 34)–Cont. R/S Mackintosh, 4582 3r, 4927 R/A Liba, 5444

Statute Law Amendment (Taxation) Act, 2000 (Bill 38) 1r Selinger, 3391 2r Loewen, 5029; Selinger, 3589–91 C/W, 5380–81 R/S, 5382 3r, 5382–83 R/A Liba, 5444

Ste. Rose constituency Cummings, 226

Stefanson, Eric (Kirkfield Park) P.C. Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

2r, 3623–25 Budget

Budget Debate, 1036–52 Advertising/communication costs, 1523–24, 2061–62 Bracket creep, 904 Business subsidy reductions, 2060 Consultations, 1524–25 Departmental instructions, 18 Election promises, 3328–29 Income tax, 659, 1160, 1205–1206, 1553, 1782–83

Reductions, 1025–26, 1079–80 Manitoba Office in Ottawa, 2061 Polling, 1524 Polling results, release of, 2040 Program savings, 2060–61 Revenue projections, 1027–28, 2046–47

Budget, balanced Government commitment, 369–71 Legislation amendments, 1525–26, 1553, 1678–81,

1931, 2041, 2135–36 Legislation compliance, 1553


Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Federal-provincial relations, 1460

Canada Health and Social Transfer Per-capita funding formula, 1521–22

Canada Pension Plan, 3629 Debentures, 1361

Civil Service Superannuation Plan, 3629 Comptrollership Framework

Development, 1364 Crown corporations

Capital program review, 2050 Deloitte and Touche financial review, 371–72 Departmental expenditures

Information release, 19 Economic growth, 374

Capital investment, 374, 375–76 Competition, 375 Consumer spending, 375 Employment creation, 374 Manufacturing, 375

Electronic commerce Government department usage, 1360

Stefanson, Eric (Kirkfield Park) P.C.–Cont. Employment creation

Government strategy, 239 Enterprise System Management

Government support, 1464 Staffing, 1365

Federal-Provincial Relations Staffing, 1523

Finance, Department of Estimates debate, 1352–1366, 1460–67, 1520–35,

1549–50, 1553, 1678–1702, 2040–47, 2048–67, 2135–7, 2150–60

Audit Branch Audit coverage targets, 1465–66 Reorganization, 1465 Value for money reviews, 1364

Revenue projections, 1520 Staff recognition, 1353, 1357 Staffing, 1353–54 Transition committee briefing documents, 2050–59 Treasury–Manitoba syndicate, 1357

Finance, Minister of Financial community–meetings, 1358

Fiscal management Expenditures, 372 Fiscal Stabilization Fund, 372–73 Manitoba's reputation, 373–74

Flooding Floodproofing programs–funding, 3630

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Requests–Finance, Department of, 1354

French Language Services Secretariat Agreement on the promotion of official languages,

1356 Government of Canada

Co-operation, 1365 Government of Manitoba

Banking arrangements, 1360 Hiring practices, 2149–52, 3329

Health care system Bed openings, 188, 190, 347–49 Hallway medicine reduction, 404 Information tabling request, 404–405

Income tax CIBC report, 1262–63 Government strategy, 240 Provincial comparisons, 1159–60 Reductions, 603–604, 659, 748–49, 798 Reductions, federal, 904

Information Protection Centre Staffing, 2066


International Fuel Tax Agreement Update, 1465

Kirkfield Park constituency, 369 Labour Relations Act

Amendments–withdrawal, 5247–49 Legislative Assembly

Staff recognition, 367 Lower Tax Commission

Report recommendations, 2044–45

169

Hansard Index

Stefanson, Eric (Kirkfield Park) P.C.–Cont. Minister's position, 658–59

Manitoba Builder Bonds Status report, 1361

Manitoba Innovations Fund, 3630 Manitoba Measures initiative

Overview, 2049 Manitoba Tax Assistance Office

Relocation, 2047 Mining tax

Revenue projections, 1463 National Infrastructure Program

Status, 3630 Native Fuel and Tobacco Tax Rebate Programs

Agreements, 1463 Audits, 1463–64

Oral Questions Budget

Bracket creep, 904 Departmental instructions, 18 Income tax, 659, 1160, 1205–1206, 1782–83

Reductions, 1025–26, 1079–80 Revenue projections, 1027–28

Budget, balanced Legislation amendments, 1931

Departmental expenditures Information release, 19

Employment creation Government strategy, 239

Health care system Bed openings, 188, 190, 347–49 Hallway medicine reduction, 404 Information tabling request, 404–405

Income tax CIBC report, 1262–63 Government strategy, 240 Provincial comparisons, 1159–60 Reductions, 603–604, 659, 748–49, 798 Reductions, federal, 904

Labour Relations Act Amendments–withdrawal, 5247–49


Minister's position, 658–59 Personal care homes

Bed openings, 189 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Deficit, 5250 Page program

Congratulations, 367–68 Personal care homes

Bed openings, 189 Personal income tax

Future reductions, 2152–60 Provincial comparisons, 1695–1702 Revenue projections, 1522–23 Tax on income, 1526–34, 1681–95, 2041–42


Congratulations, 367 Province of Manitoba

Collective agreements, 2050

Stefanson, Eric (Kirkfield Park) P.C.–Cont. Quarterly reports, 2063–64

Public Accounts Borrowing

Domestic/international markets, 1358–59 Foreign currencies, 1359–60 Provincial comparisons, 1358

Financial statements, 1363 Remnant, W.H. (Binx)

Retirement, 367 Retail sales tax

Revenue growth, 1461–63 SmartHealth

Provincial Auditor's review, 3633 Tax Appeal Commission

Appeal statistics, 1356 Commissioner, 1356

Taxation Provincial comparisons, 3327–28 Reductions, 375 Tax on taxable income, 3329–30


Tobacco interdiction program Co-operation, federal, 1467 Enforcement costs, 1466–67 Tax rates, federal, 1466 Tobacco recoveries, 1467

Treasury Board Secretariat Composition, 2048 Meeting schedule, 2049 Staffing, 2049

Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd. Financial performance, 3632

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Deficit, 5250

Steinbach airport Upgrades

Ashton, 1900–1901; Penner, Jim, 1900 Steinbach Christian High School

50th anniversary Penner, Jim, 1347

Steinbach constituency, 202–203 Economic growth

Penner, Jim, 205–207 Former MLA

Penner, Jim, 201 Stevenson Aviation Centre

Status Caldwell, 4470–75; Derkach, 4470–75

Stevenson-Britannia Adult Literacy Program Korzeniowski, 4296–97

Street gang prevention program Co-ordinator

Driedger, 1620–21; Mackintosh, 1620–21 Renewal

Mackintosh, 1668–69; Praznik, 1668–69 Struthers, Stan (Dauphin-Roblin) N.D.P.

Agriculture Government initiatives, 1628–29

Breast cancer Community supports, 591

170

Hansard Index

Struthers, Stan (Dauphin-Roblin) N.D.P.–Cont. Mobile screening program, 590–91, 592–93 Prevention programs, 591 Screening program, 590

Breast health awareness, 591–93 Canada Day activities, 3501 Condolences, Motions of

McKenzie, James Wallace, 514 Dauphin Regional Health Centre

CAT scan, 22 Dent, Alice

Governor General's Caring Canadian Award, 2804–2805


Farm Family of the Year, 496 Farm Machinery Board

Board qualifications, 2335 Flooding

Agricultural disaster assistance, 824–26, 879–80, 964–67, 4247–48, 4260

Government Motions Agricultural disaster assistance, 964–67 Flooding


Horn, Ryan, 664 Income tax, 2337–38 Legislative Assembly

Staff recognition, 265–66 Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

Inductees, 4230 Manitoba farm crisis, 66–72 Members' Statements

Agriculture Government initiatives, 1628–29

Canada Day activities, 3501 Dauphin Regional Health Centre

CAT scan, 22 Dent, Alice

Governor General's Caring Canadian Award, 2804–2805


Farm Family of the Year, 496 Horn, Ryan, 664 Income tax, 2337–38 Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame

Inductees, 4230 Misericordia Health Centre

Misericordia Care Tree Campaign, 405–406 San Clara, Manitoba

Millennium events, 3063 Ukrainian Festival–Dauphin, 4812

Misericordia Health Centre Misericordia Care Tree Campaign, 405–406


Agricultural disaster assistance, 4247–48, 4260 Oral Questions

Farm Machinery Board Board qualifications, 2335

Struthers, Stan (Dauphin-Roblin) N.D.P.–Cont. Taxation reductions, 4577–78


Points of Order P/O by Derkach respecting words "ignorance and

bliss" (Barrett) 2273; Struthers 2273; Schuler 2273; taken under advisement (Korzeniowski) 2273;

Post-secondary education Accessibility and affordability, 737


Private Members' Business Breast health awareness, 591–93 Post-secondary education

Accessibility and affordability, 737 Rural Economic Development Initiative, 834–37


Rural Economic Development Initiative, 834–37 San Clara, Manitoba

Millennium events, 3063 Taxation

Reductions, 4577–78 Throne Speech

Debate, 265–66, 282–85 Ukrainian Festival–Dauphin, 4812 Urgent Public Importance, Matters of

Flooding, 4038–40 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6)


2r, 631–37 Student Employment Resource Centre

Faurschou, 1090–91 Student Financial Assistance Program

Funding Caldwell, 4479; Derkach, 4479

Sturgeon Creek E. coli contamination

Gerrard, 4331, 4416–17; Lathlin, 4331–32, 4416–17 Fish stock die-off

Gerrard, 4331; Lathlin, 4331 Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bill 36)

1r Mackintosh, 2795 2r Mackintosh, 3027–28; Praznik, 4067 3r, 4927 R/S Mackintosh, 4776–77 R/A Liba, 5444

Summer Active/Winter Active programs Funding

Dacquay, 2879; McGifford, 2879 Sunflower Festival–Altona

Penner, Jack, 4736–37 Sunshine Fund

Funding Dacquay, 2879; McGifford, 2879–80

Supply, Committee of Concurrence Motion, 5030–64, 5157–76, 5213–33,

5255–5314 Interim Supply, 3323–24

171

Hansard Index

Surface Rights Board Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 48)

Friesen, 137 Annual Report, 2000 (S.P. 151)

Friesen, 1338 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43)

1r Lathlin, 3390–91 2r Gerrard, 4549–53; Lathlin, 3591–94;

Maguire, 4545–49; Reimer, 4553–56 3r Gerrard, 5368–69; Penner, Jack, 5355–68 R/A Liba, 5444

Sustainable Development Innovations Fund Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 55)

Lathlin, 137 Supplementary information, 2000 (S.P. 195)

Lathlin, 4049 Update

Lathlin, 3736 Sustainable development strategy

See also Consultation on Sustainable Development Implementation; Education and Training, Department of; First Nation communities; Round Table on Sustainable Development; Sustainable Development Innovations Fund; Sustainable development strategy

Cummings, 3388; Gerrard, 2634, 3388–89, 3721–22; Lathlin, 3387–88

Component strategies Gerrard, 4054; Lathlin, 4054

Environmental liabilities Gerrard, 3347–48

Greenhouse gas emissions Gerrard, 3346–47, 4226–27, 4295–96; Lathlin, 4226–27, 4295–96

Introduction Doer, 4384–85; Gerrard, 3346, 3926–27, 4382–83

Legislative requirements Doer, 2439, 2549; Gerrard, 2439, 2549

Manitoba Environmental Council Gerrard, 3494–95; Lathlin, 3494–95

Procurement guidelines Doer, 4219–20; Gerrard, 3617–18, 4219-20, 4407–4408; Lathlin, 3617–18, 4407–4408

Consultations Doer, 5077; Gerrard, 5077–78; Mihychuk, 5077–78

T-33 jet aircraft refurbishment

Faurschou, 4812

Take the Challenge initiative Update

McGifford, 4420–21

Tax Appeal Commission Appeal statistics

Selinger, 1356; Stefanson, 1356 Commissioner


Tax credit programs. See also Taxation–property tax credits

Selinger, 1351

Taxation. See also Income tax; Mining tax; Personal income tax; Retail sales tax

Property tax credit Loewen, 1706–1707; Selinger, 1351, 1706–1707

Provincial comparisons Pitura, 3357; Stefanson, 3327–28

Reductions Dacquay, 383; Derkach, 329; Doer, 470; Lemieux, 391; Loewen, 3354; Maguire, 409–10; Martindale, 333; Reimer, 312; Sale, 430; Stefanson, 375; Struthers, 4577–78

Government priority Penner, Jim, 354; Rondeau, 237; Schuler, 290; Selinger, 354

Tax on taxable income Stefanson, 3329–30

Throne Speech Filmon, 154

Tobacco tax Selinger, 1352

Taxicab Amendment Act (Bill 13) 1r Ashton, 3391 2r Ashton, 3587–88; Gilleshammer, 3936 R/S Ashton, 4579 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5443

Taxpayer Protection Act Referendum requirements

Doer, 1106–1107; Filmon, 1106 Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (Bill 45)

1r Caldwell, 3916 2r Caldwell, 4136; Smith, J., 4348–49 3r, 4928 R/S Mackintosh, 4784 R/A Liba, 5444

Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 141)

Caldwell, 1259 Indexing

Gerrard, 2139; Selinger, 2139 Teaching profession

Collective bargaining legislation Barrett, 2487–98, 2499–2500; Caldwell, 1622–23, 2546–47, 3050; Doer, 2844; Rondeau, 2490; Smith, J., 1622, 2487–98, 2499–2503, 2546–47, 2843–44

Professional development–Aboriginal culture Caldwell, 3192–95; Smith, J., 3192

Teaching college, establishment of Caldwell, 3767; Smith, J., 3767

TEAM program Women's participation

McGifford, 4419–20 TechQuest 2000

Gerrard, 1008 Teddy Bear's Picnic

Reimer, 1628 Teen Stop Jeunesse

Youth drop-in centre Allan, 5027

The Brandon Sun Christmas Cheer Fund Smith, S., 148–49

172

Hansard Index

The Forks North Portage Partnership Consolidated Financial Statements

Friesen, 4969

The Maples constituency Aglugub, 295

Constituent concerns Aglugub, 295–96

Thompson Hospital Nursing shortage

Chomiak, 1214–15; Derkach, 1214

Three Bears Day Care Centre Fire inquest

Barrett, 3109–11; Smith, S., 3109–11

Throne Speech Liba, 5–10 Debate

Aglugub, 293–97; Allan, 26–30; Ashton, 169–68; Asper, 303–308; Barrett, 185–86; Caldwell, 411–18; Cerilli, 360–67; Cummings, 225–32; Dacquay, 380–86; Derkach, 323–31; Doer, 460–72; Driedger, 431–38; Dyck, 339–41, 358–60; Enns, 456–60; Faurschou, 455–56; Filmon, 150–69; Gerrard, 252–57; Gilleshammer, 418–24; Helwer, 297–303; Korzeniowski, 208–13; Laurendeau, 261–65; Lemieux, 386–92; Loewen, 213–20; Maguire, 392–96, 408–11; Martindale, 331–39; McGifford, 438–42; Mihychuk, 376–80; Mitchelson, 443–47; Nevakshonoff, 317–23; Penner, Jack, 453–55; Penner, Jim, 200–208; Reimer, 308–15; Rocan, 449–53; Rondeau, 232–38; Sale, 424–31; Santos, 220–25; Schellenberg, 257–61; Schuler, 285–93; Smith, J., 178–85; Smith, S., 30–34; Stefanson, 367–76; Struthers, 265–66, 282–85

Vote, 484 Labour legislation

Barrett, 4291; Doer, 4290–91; Tweed, 4290–91

Thunderbird House Opening

Pitura, 754–55 Tibetan Sacred Arts in The Ruins

Asper, 4857 Tim Horton's Camp Day

Faurschou, 2038–39 Timmerman, Jarino

Senior swimming competitor Rondeau, 3259

Tire Stewardship Board Recycling programs

Lathlin, 3735 Titanium mine–Cross Lake

Land dispute Mihychuk, 495; Pitura, 495

Tobacco interdiction program Co-operation, federal

Selinger, 1467; Stefanson, 1467 Enforcement costs

Selinger, 1467; Stefanson, 1466–67 Funding

Selinger, 1352

Tobacco interdiction program–Cont. Staffing

Selinger, 1366 Tax rates, federal

Selinger, 1466; Stefanson, 1466 Tobacco recoveries

Selinger, 1467; Stefanson, 1467 Tootoo, Jordan

Smith, S., 4906–4907 Tornado destruction

Pine Lake, Alberta Doer, 4048; Gerrard, 4049; Mitchelson, 4048–49

Tourism. See also First Nation casinos; Gaming; Travel Manitoba

Aboriginal opportunities Dacquay, 2565

Adventure travel/ecotourism McGifford, 2559–60

Attractions Canada Awards 2000 McGifford, 2559

Funding, federal Dacquay, 2565

Manitoba-Saskatchewan partnership Doer, 4217; Gerrard, 4113, 4217

Marketing (See also Travel Manitoba) Dacquay, 2960–64; Faurschou, 3421; McGifford, 2560, 2960–64

Government initiatives Dacquay, 2961–63; McGifford, 2961–63

Overview McGifford, 2559

Provincial sales tax rebate Dacquay, 911; Penner, Jack, 1343–44; Selinger, 911, 1343–44

Regional tourism program McGifford, 2560

Statistics McGifford, 2965; Reimer, 2965

Tourism Product Development Program McGifford, 2560

Web site Dacquay, 2960–61; McGifford, 2960–61

TR Labs Funding

Mihychuk, 1859; Tweed, 1859 Trade agreements. See also Economic growth

Premier's position Doer, 4227–28; Enns, 4227–28

U.S. and China Mihychuk, 1853; Tweed, 1853

Trade barriers Reduction

Gilleshammer, 350; Mihychuk, 350 Trade Practices Inquiry Act


Trade Up to Your Future program Update

McGifford, 4419 Trader.com

Customer service centre–Winnipeg Mihychuk, 1405

173

Hansard Index

Training for Tomorrow Scholarship Awards Program Update

Dacquay, 4431–32; McGifford, 4419, 4432

Trans Canada Trail Asper, 279; Derkach, 3148–49; Pitura, 3450–51

Funding Dacquay, 2881–82, 2945, 2963; McGifford, 2881–82, 2945, 2963

Marketing Dacquay, 3963; McGifford, 3963

Transcona-Springfield Employment Network Cerilli, 1116

Transportation industry. See also Airline industry; Grain transportation; Mid-Continent Trade and Transportation Corridor; Railway industry

Mid-Canada trade corridor Gerrard, 254

Trucking Hours of operation

Ashton, 1397–98; Faurschou, 1396–97 International Registration Plan

Ashton, 1369–70, 1394–95; Cummings, 1394–95 Regulations

Ashton, 1370 Safety inspections

Ashton, 1971; Cummings, 1971 Travel agencies

Fees for service Lemieux, 3533; Penner, Jim, 3533

Regulations Lemieux, 3533; Penner, Jim, 3532–33

Travel Manitoba Marketing campaign

McGifford, 2560 Treasury Board Secretariat

Compensation Committee Barrett, 2180, 2246–49; Schuler, 2180, 2246–49

Composition Selinger, 2048; Stefanson, 2048

Meeting schedule Selinger, 2049; Stefanson, 2049

Staffing Selinger, 2049; Stefanson, 2049

Treaty land entitlements Expenditures–legal opinion

Faurschou, 4167; Robinson, 4167 Update

Pitura, 4165; Robinson, 4165 Treherne hospital

Summer closure Chomiak, 2122, 2124, 2126–27, 2940–41; Mitchelson, 2121–22; Rocan, 2124, 2125–26, 2940–41

Triple A Hockey Challenge Smith, S., 4510

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C. Access 204 Manitoba

Mandate, 2007–2008 Acid Rain Abatement Program

Overview, 1999–2000

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C.–Cont. Agricultural waste management corporation

Status report, 1430–31 Art collection, government

Information tabling request, 3074–75 Best-managed companies, 2213 Brandon Mental Health Centre

Future development, 1213–14 Brandon University

Board of directors–rural representation, 3435 Budget, balanced, 279 Business Service Centre

Status report, 2006 Business Start Program

Status report, 2006 Business subsidies

Elimination, 1107–1108, 1516–17 Reduction, 1851

Call centres Employment statistics, 2008 Government funding, 1448–49

Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Funding, 2001–2002

Community and Economic Development Committee Secretariat

Kostyra, Eugene, 1412 Mandate, 2015 Staffing, 2014 Update, 1416–17

Convention Centre Corporation Ministerial responsibility, 1412

Crocus Fund Oversubscription, 1862–63

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of Estimates debate, 2948–56, 3067–71, 3074–75 Desktop management, 2951–52 Staffing, 2949, 2950–51

Dow, Dr. George Service recognition, 3449–50

Economic growth Employment statistics, 1407 Migration rate, 1407 Opportunities, 1413–14 Overview, 1407

Economic Innovation and Technology Council Funding, 2015 Grant assistance, 1860–61

Education system Advertising policy, 89

Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) 2r, 4723–24

Elections Finances Act Amendments–National Citizens Coalition, 4850

Electronic commerce Protection of privacy, 1409 Statistics, 2008

Export House Status report, 2004

Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) 2r, 841–42; R/S, 2742–45

Film industry Tax incentives, 3070–71

174

Hansard Index

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C.–Cont. First Nation casinos, 3434, 3436

Culture, Heritage and Tourism role, 3067–70 Gaming agreement compliance, 2850 Legal action–postponement, 3394 Operations management, 2127 Request for proposals, 542 Selection Committee, 542

Consultations, 2755 Process, 3394

Thoroughbred racing, impact on, 1857–58 Tourism potential, 2439–40


Foreign trade, 989–91 Agricultural subsidies, 1421 Opportunities–U.S. market, 1409–10 Provincial sales tax rebate, 1410 Trade representatives, 1427–28

Central Mexico, 1427–29 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Legislation review, 1338–39 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest, 3312–13 Government Motions


Manitoba farm crisis, 101–104 Harness racing

Gaming revenues, 1857 Health care facilities, rural

Public consultations, 4897 Report tabling request, 4896–97

Health care system, 3433–34 Consultations, 480 Emergency transportation–rural, 1314 Minister's directive, 480–81 Rural Manitoba–services/staffing, 697–98

Highway maintenance/construction Funding, 3436

Immigration Provincial Nominee Program, 1407–1408

Income tax Provincial comparisons, 1783

Industrial Technology Centre Funding, 2010

Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of Estimates debate, 1406–32, 1447–49, 1846–71,

1908–21, 1998–2016 Computer services, government, 1852

Desktop management charges, 1853 Mandate, 1853

Consulting services, 1863–64 Manitoba Office in Ottawa, 1848–49

Staffing, 1854–55 Operating costs, 1847 Overexpenditures, 1850–51 Programming, 1417, 1447 Staffing, 1411–12, 1412, 1416, 1846, 1847–48,

1852–53, 1858, 1861–62, 2003, 2006, 2008–10, 2012–13

Trade missions, 2004–2005

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C.–Cont. Transportation costs, 1846, 1854, 2013

Interim Appropriation Act, 2000 (Bill 46) 2r, 3432–37, 3451–53

J. M. Schneider Inc. Funding, 1858 Plant expansion, 1408

Keystone Technologies Fund Function, 1414

Killarney Clinic, 1321 Killarney Community Grain-Growing Project, 1215 Killarney United Church, 2854 Labour, Department of

Estimates debate, 2593 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Businesses, impact on, 4979 Economic impact, 4328–29 Picket line violence, 4730–31 Withdrawal, 4731


Labour-sponsored funds Inconsistencies, 1863–64 Legislation amendments, 1863

Leaf Rapids, Manitoba Community development officer, 1418–19, 1420 Economic development, 1418

Legislative Library Staffing, 2956

Lynn Lake, Manitoba Economic development, 1418, 1419

Manitoba Bureau of Statistics Communications budget, 1855 Information storage, 1855 Staffing, 1855

Manitoba Business Development Fund Overview, 1909–11, 2001

Manitoba Capital Fund, 1912 Manitoba Centres of Excellence Fund

Decrease, 2011 Manitoba farm crisis, 101–104 Manitoba Horse Racing Commission

Self-reliance, 1856 Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program

Forgivable loans, 1870 Funding, 1864–68 Interest rates, 1871 Keystone Technical Fund, 1868 Loan losses, 1868–69 Revision, 1870 Spending reductions, 1869, 1870

Manitoba Innovation Network Funding, 1859

Manitoba Marketing Network Funding, 2007

Manitoba Potash Corporation Overview, 1998–99

Manitoba Science and Technology Fund Overview, 1911–12

Manitoba Trade Centre Accommodation costs, 2003

175

Hansard Index

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C.–Cont. Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards,

1433–34 Maple Leaf Foods–Brandon, 1408 Marringhurst Heritage House, 4856–57 Members' Statements

Best-managed companies, 2213 Budget, balanced, 279 Dow, Dr. George

Service recognition, 3449–50 Killarney Clinic, 1321 Killarney Community Grain-Growing Project, 1215 Killarney United Church, 2854 Marringhurst Heritage House, 4856–57 Rural Manitoba–Throne Speech, 22–3

Midwest Foods Feasibility study, 2002

Mineral Exploration Assistance Program Overview, 1914–18

Mining industry Aboriginal mining protocol, 1424–26 Refineries, 1427

Mining Reserve Fund Function, 1419 Update, 1918–20

Ministerial Statements Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards,

1433–34 Provincial Mining Week, 1104–1105 Richard, Maurice "Rocket," 1619

Natural gas Gladstone/Austin area, 2006

New Holland plant Negotiations–Buhler Industries, 1429–30



Brandon Mental Health Centre Future development, 1213–14

Business subsidies Elimination, 1107–1108, 1516–17

Education system Advertising policy, 89

Elections Finances Act Amendments–National Citizens Coalition, 4850

First Nation casinos Gaming agreement compliance, 2850 Legal action–postponement, 3394 Operations management, 2127 Request for proposals, 542 Selection Committee, 542

Consultations, 2755 Process, 3394

Tourism potential, 2439–40 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Legislation review, 1338–39 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of interest, 3312–13 Health care facilities, rural

Public consultations, 4897 Report tabling request, 4896–97

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C.–Cont. Health care system

Consultations, 480 Emergency transportation–rural, 1314 Minister's directive, 480–81 Rural Manitoba

Services/staffing, 697–98 Income tax

Provincial comparisons, 1783 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Businesses, impact on, 4979 Economic impact, 4328–29 Picket line violence, 4730–31 Withdrawal, 4731

Pelican Lake Centre Government position, 953


Regional health authorities Board of directors–appointments, 1344–45

Southwest Regional Health Authority Meeting request, 3314–15, 3399–3400


Pelican Lake Centre Alternate uses, 5300 Government position, 953 Update, 5299

Pinawa, Manitoba Government assistance, 1422–24



Privilege, Matters of Premier's comments, 4507

Prospectors' Assistance Program Overview, 2001

Provincial Archives Hudson's Bay collection–staffing, 2953–55

Provincial Mining Week, 1104–1105 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)

2r, 4269–73 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42)

R/S, 4822–24, 4877–79 Regional health authorities

Board appointments, 1344–45 Richard, Maurice "Rocket," 1619 Rural Manitoba–Throne Speech, 22–23 Small Business Expansion Fund

Elimination, 1911 SmartPark

Funding, 1868 Government commitment, 1427

Southwest Regional Health Authority Meeting request, 3314–15, 3399–3400

Specialty Minerals Incentive Program Overview, 2000


176

Hansard Index

Tweed, Mervin (Turtle Mountain) P.C.–Cont. TR Labs

Funding, 1859 Trade agreements

U.S. and China, 1853 World Trade Conference

Benefit, 1420–21 Ukrainian Festival–Dauphin

Struthers, 4812 Unemployment rate. See also First Nation communities

Gerrard, 4231; Gilleshammer, 421; Helwer, 297 Exclusions–First Nations

Doer, 4214–15; Gerrard, 4112, 4214–15, 4900; Mihychuk, 4900

Unemployment rate, youth Statistics

Allan, 3718; Barrett, 3718 United Church of Canada

75th anniversary Martindale, 2444

United Nation's International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Schuler, 3148 United Nations Year for the Culture of Peace

Cerilli, 5125 United Way Days of Caring Campaign

Loewen, 2444–45 Universities. See also Post-secondary education; specific

universities Capital grants

Caldwell, 4482–83; Derkach, 4482–83 University of Manitoba


Budget Caldwell, 88; Gerrard, 88

Computer science graduates Mihychuk, 1405

Computer science program Caldwell, 1878

Faculty of Medicine Rural practicums

Chomiak, 4629 Rural students

Chomiak, 5171–72, 5264; Cummings, 5264; Derkach, 5171–72

Student loans Chomiak, 4629

Faculty of Nursing Mitchelson, 609–10

Program expansion Chomiak, 4444; Driedger, 4444

Space allocation Chomiak, 5257–59; Driedger, 5257–59

Waiting list Chomiak, 3570; Doer, 4800–4801; Driedger, 3570, 4800–4801

Funding levels Caldwell, 1266; Derkach, 1266

Infrastructure Gerrard, 3345–46

University of Manitoba–Cont. Service-after-death program

Schellenberg, 3402 University of Manitoba Students' Union

Debate request Caldwell, 3057–58; Laurendeau, 3057–58

University of Winnipeg Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 87)

Caldwell, 187 Untendered contracts

Helwer, 197–98 Urban Affairs, Department of


Urban Economic Development Initiative Budget

Friesen, 4677; Loewen, 4676 Update

Friesen, 4659 Urban planning policy

Green-light zone–adult businesses Friesen, 3717–18; Gerrard, 3717–18; Sale, 3718

Urban Shaman gallery Riel's Rebellion exhibit

McGifford, 2859–60 Urban Shared Services Corporation

Agreement tabling request Chomiak, 3893; Driedger, 3893

Information tabling request Chomiak, 479; Doer, 479–80; Gerrard, 478–79

Mortgage value Chomiak, 403–404, 492; Gerrard, 403–404, 492

Specialty diets Chomiak, 403; Gerrard, 403

Urgent Public Importance, Matters of Flooding

Ashton, 4017–18, 4031–33; Derkach, 4025–27; Enns, 4029–31; Maguire, 4033–35; Nevakshonoff, 4035–37; Penner, Jack, 4016–17, 4021–23; Penner, Jim, 4040–42; Reid, 4042–44; Schuler, 4037–38; Smith, J., 4027–29; Struthers, 4038–40; Wowchuk, 4023–25

Valleyview School

Learn Not To Burn fire-safety program Smith, S., 2339

Venture capital funds. See also specific funds Mihychuk, 1908–13; Tweed, 1908–13

Government initiatives Mihychuk, 1404–1405

Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd. Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 58)

Lathlin, 137 Financial performance


Veterinary Medical Act Artificial insemination provisions

Faurschou, 2785–86; Wowchuk, 2785–87 Proclamation

Faurschou, 2785; Wowchuk, 2785

177

Hansard Index

Veterinary service centres Capital projects

Enns, 5030; Wowchuk, 5030 Veterinary services. See also Manitoba Agriculture Credit

Corporation Rural Manitoba

Faurschou, 2710–11, 2782–83; Wowchuk, 2710–11, 2782–83

Veterinary training Internships–large animal requirements

Faurschou, 2783; Wowchuk, 2783–84 Victims' rights

Allan, 3259–60 Legislation

Mackintosh, 2221 Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32)

1r Mackintosh, 2930–31 2r Mackintosh, 3363–65; Praznik, 4064–65 R/S Mackintosh, 4582 3r, 4927 R/A Liba, 5444

Victor H. L. Wyatt School Asper, 2214

Victoria General Hospital Speech and Audiology Centre

Smith, J., 1116–17 Volunteer Guild fundraiser

Smith, J., 803 Victoria Hospital

Expansion Chomiak, 5219–25; Smith, J., 5219–25

Victoria Park Lodge–Souris Status

Chomiak, 3793; Gilleshammer, 3793 Update

Chomiak, 4170; Gilleshammer, 4170 Victorian Order of Nurses

Peebles Kelly Memorial Lecture Series Smith, J., 1629

Video games Classification system

Dacquay, 4430–31; McGifford, 4430–31

Vidir Machine Shop Nevakshonoff, 497

Viking landing–100th anniversary Asper, 4623–24

Vincent Massey Collegiate Alumni reunion

Smith, J., 1785 Graduation

Smith, J., 3721 Violence against women. See also National Day of

Remembrance Dacquay, 248

Vital Statistics Agency Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 15)

Lemieux, 35 Fee schedule

Lemieux, 3532; Penner, Jim, 3532

Vital Statistics Agency–Cont. Information access

Lemieux, 3531; Penner, Jim, 3531 Security

Lemieux, 3531–32; Penner, Jim, 3531–32 Information storage formats

Lemieux, 3530–31; Penner, Jim, 3530 Volunteerism. See also Mennonite Central Committee;

Scouts Canada; Seal, Jane; Western Canada Aviation Museum

Dyck, 3827; Smith, S., 611

Vulnerable persons See Protection for Persons in Care Act (Bill 7)

Waste management. See also Agricultural waste management corporation

Government initiatives Lathlin, 3734

Waste management areas Development

Lathlin, 3846; Maguire, 3846 Waste management systems

Lathlin, 3735 Water resources. See also Drinking water

Bulk removal (See also Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6))

Doer, 470; Lathlin, 144–45, 625–28; Maguire, 144–45

Canada-wide accord Lathlin, 627

Exemptions Lathlin, 627–28

Drainage (See also Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15))

Gerrard, 4415; Lathlin, 4415 Drinking water supply

E. coli bacteria protection Lathlin, 1515; Mitchelson, 1515

Infrastructure–Rural Manitoba Penner, Jack, 1661

Groundwater management Enns, 4087–90; Lathlin, 4089–90

Historical usage Lathlin, 626

Large-area planning Lathlin, 626

Legislation Cummings, 3013–14; Lathlin, 3730; Pitura, 3358; Wowchuk, 3013

Protection Filmon, 168

Priorities Lathlin, 3841–42; Maguire, 3841

Regional boundaries–watershed areas Lathlin, 3841; Maguire, 3841

Strategic planning Faurschou, 3853; Lathlin, 3853

Sustainable use Lathlin, 626

Water control works (See Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21))

178

Hansard Index

Water resources –Cont. Water quality objectives

Lathlin, 3737–38 Water retention

Cummings, 3012–13; Wowchuk, 3012–13 Waterway maintenance

Cummings, 4091–92; Lathlin, 4091–92 Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21)

1r Lathlin, 744 2r Enns, 4144; Lathlin, 849–50 R/S Mackintosh, 4775–76 3r, 4926 R/A Liba, 5443


1r Lathlin, 533–34 2r Cerilli, 2319–25; Enns, 4138–39;

Faurschou, 4139–42; Lathlin, 625–28; Loewen, 4142–44; Schellenberg, 2317–19;

Struthers, 850–52 3r Faurschou, 5348–50; Gerrard, 5347–48;

Loewen, 5345–47; Maguire, 5343–45 R/A Liba, 5443

Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) 1r Lathlin, 743–44 2r Cummings, 3382–86; Derkach, 3597–3600;

Enns, 3594–95; Gerrard, 3600–3602; Helwer, 3602–3604; Lathlin, 848–49; Maguire, 3375–82; Penner, Jack, 3595–97; Pitura, 3604–3606

R/S Mackintosh, 4579 3r Gerrard, 5353–54; Maguire, 5350–52 R/A Liba, 5443

Water treatment plants Inspections

Chomiak, 2032; Gerrard, 2031–32 Waterhen First Nation

Land dispute Faurschou, 4167; Robinson, 4167

Waterways, provincial Definition

Lathlin, 3751–52; Maguire, 3751–52 Ways and Means, Committee of

Capital Supply, 5378 Interim Supply, 3324–25, 4583, 4584 Main Supply, 5378–79

Webster report Recommendations

Chomiak, 1002–1003, 4456–58; Driedger, 4455–58; Gerrard, 1002

Welfare See Income Assistance

Western Canada Aviation Museum Volunteerism

Korzeniowski, 1784–85

Western Canadian Blind Golf Championship Pitura, 4411

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium Capital grant

McGifford, 2946

Western Premiers' Conference Doer, 1617; Gilleshammer, 1617–18

Westfield Industries Sale–Ag Growth Industries

Pitura, 1677 Wiebe, Cornelius W.

See Condolences, Motions of Wilcox, Edna

Korzeniowski, 357 Wildlife Act

Amendments Cummings, 4692; Lathlin, 3729–30; Pitura, 3357–58

Justification Enns, 4296; Lathlin, 4296; Penner, Jim, 3426

Public consultations Cummings, 4686–87; Doer, 4687; Enns, 1511–12; Faurschou, 1000; Filmon, 744–46; Lathlin, 745–46, 1000, 1511, 3400–3401; Maguire, 3400; Wowchuk, 1512

Public hearings Mitchelson, 4111; Penner, Jack, 2907; Wowchuk, 2907

Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) 1r Lathlin, 533 2r Cerilli, 643–48; Cummings, 4069–71;

Derkach, 4074–77; Enns, 4068–69; Gerrard, 3031–33; Helwer, 4069; Lathlin, 622–25; Nevakshonoff, 637–43; Penner, Jack, 4071–74; Praznik, 4077–79; Schellenberg, 648–49, 664; Smith, S., 664–69; Struthers, 631–37; Wowchuk, 2314–16

R/S Mackintosh, 4578–79 3r Cummings, 5199–5204; Derkach, 4791–95;

Faurschou, 5207–5209; Gerrard, 4790–91; Maguire, 5204–5207; Penner, Jack, 4784–90; Penner, Jim, 4795–97, 5193–99

R/A Liba, 5443 Wildlife management/control

Beaver population Enns, 4356–57; Lathlin, 4356–57

Government initiatives Enns, 3830–31; Lathlin, 3830–31

Wine stores, private Government position

Doer, 4377–78; Mitchelson, 4376–78 Winkler, Manitoba

Dyck, 280 Winnipeg, City of. See also Capital Region Strategy; City of

Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) Co-operation

Reimer, 312–13 Downtown revitalization

Dacquay, 384; Sale, 430 Financial assistance

Friesen, 4677; Loewen, 4677 Funding

Friesen, 4658–59; Reimer, 314, 527 Property repair orders

Friesen, 524–26, 545; Martindale, 527; Reimer, 526

Implementation, cost of Gerrard, 530

179

Hansard Index

Winnipeg, City of –Cont. Registration

Gerrard, 530; Loewen, 528–30 Video lottery terminal revenues

Friesen, 4677–78; Loewen, 4677–78 Winnipeg, MB

Downtown revitalization Loewen, 4980–81

Inner city renewal Loewen, 4662–63

Winnipeg Art Gallery Capital grant

McGifford, 2946 Winnipeg Beach

Theatre and boardwalk opening Korzeniowski, 4338

Winnipeg Boys and Girls Club Funding

Dacquay, 2880; McGifford, 2880 Winnipeg Development Agreement

Annual update Friesen, 3390

Expenditures Friesen, 539–40 Gerrard, 539

Winnipeg Folk Festival Allan, 4020–21; Driedger, 3827–28

Winnipeg Fringe Festival Korzeniowski, 4813

Winnipeg Harvest Penner, Jack, 1035

Winnipeg International Air Show Dacquay, 2133

Winnipeg Kite Festival Dacquay, 2855

Winnipeg Police Association Charity Ball Smith, J., 1270–71

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs. See also Petitions Funding

Driedger, 1621; Mackintosh, 1319–20, 1621; Praznik, 1319

Government support Driedger, 2359–64; Mackintosh, 2360–64

Winnipeg Police Service Community policing

Driedger, 2352–54; Mackintosh, 2352–54 Funding

Doer, 139–40; Filmon, 139; Mackintosh, 1318; Reimer, 1318

Winnipeg Public Library Operating grant

Dacquay, 2875; McGifford, 2875

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Administrative costs

Chomiak, 4644–45; Driedger, 4644–45 Amalgamation

Chomiak, 1337, 3228; Mitchelson, 1337 Board of directors

Chomiak, 190–91; Driedger, 190–91 Appointments–Postl, Brian

Chomiak, 191–92; Praznik, 191–92

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority–Cont. Deficit

Chomiak, 5250, 5251–52, 5270–71; Cummings, 5270–71, 5301; Doer, 5301; Praznik, 5251–52; Stefanson, 5250

Faith-based facilities Chomiak, 192; Pitura, 192

Merger Chomiak, 4358–71, 4439–40; Derkach, 4367–69; Driedger, 4358, 4361–67, 4439

Cost savings Chomiak, 4191; Driedger, 4191

Staffing Chomiak, 4646; Derkach, 4645–46

Winnipeg Stock Exchange Registration system

Lemieux, 3083 Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11)

1r Lemieux, 692 2r Lemieux, 877–79 3r Laurendeau, 4725 R/A Liba, 4740

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Deficit reduction

Dacquay, 2571; McGifford, 2571 Women, violence against. See also Domestic violence

Reduction strategy McGifford, 4420

Women's Directorate Future direction

McGifford, 4424–25 Gender-inclusive analysis

McGifford, 4421–22 Goals

Dacquay, 4425; McGifford, 4418–22 Information availability

Dacquay, 4432; McGifford, 4432 Informational workshops

McGifford, 4423 Lunch and Learn program

McGifford, 4423 Operating costs

Dacquay, 4433; McGifford, 4433 Publications

McGifford, 4424 Salaries

Dacquay, 4433; McGifford, 4433 Women's Hospital

Breastfeeding program Chomiak, 4450–51, 4631; Driedger, 4450–51

LDRP unit Chomiak, 4641–42; Driedger, 4641–42

Women's Institute Government support


Women's issues. See also Violence against women Dacquay, 384–85

Woodlands/St. Laurent, Rural Municipalities of Property damage assistance

Ashton, 142; Enns, 142; Lathlin, 142

180

Hansard Index

Worker Advisor Office Education seminars

Barrett, 2899; Schuler, 2899 Employee training

Barrett, 2900; Schuler, 2900 Mandate

Barrett, 2899; Schuler, 2899 Success ratio

Barrett, 2899–2900; Schuler, 2899 Update

Barrett, 1743–44 Workers Compensation Board


Appeal Commission Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 120)

Barrett, 739 Management–former NDP administration

Enns, 458 Workplace Safety and Health. See also Advisory Council

on Workplace Safety and Health; Occupational health

Company audits/investigations Barrett, 2825; Schuler, 2825

Initiatives Barrett, 2822–23

Rate review process Barrett, 2826; Schuler, 2826

Staffing Barrett, 2823–24; Schuler, 2823–24


Workplace Safety and Health Act Amendments

Barrett, 4409–10; Derkach, 4409–10 World AIDS Day

Chomiak, 137–38; Gerrard, 139; Mitchelson, 138 World Martial Arts Championship

Aglugub, 4691–92 World Trade Conference

Benefit Mihychuk, 1420–21; Tweed, 1420–21

World Trade Organization Agriculture–foreign subsidies

Mihychuk, 379 Minister's objectives

Gilleshammer, 350; Mihychuk, 350 Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.

4-H programs Funding, 1806–1807

Agricultural disaster assistance All-party support, 1636–38 Cost-sharing program, 3713–14 Funding, 1490, 2527–28, 2539–40, 3222–23 Funding, federal, 2505–26, 2528–29, 2530–38

Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program Enhancements, 1488 Shortfall, 3819

Agricultural Producers' Organization Certification Agency Report, 1999 (S.P. 40), 83

Agricultural Research and Development Initiative Application process, 2417

Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.–Cont. Forage production, 2410–11 Funding, 1112, 2409, 2416, 2418, 2420–22 Government commitment, 2409 Hemp production, 2412–13 Meeting schedule, 2416 Neutraceutical industry, 2414 Projects update, 2409–10 Staffing, 2418–19

Agriculture Bean production, 1799–1801 Education and training programs, 2707–2709 Exotic meats processing plant, 2290–91 Income projections, 3131 Leadership development, 2720–22 Manure management, 2601–14 Marketing initiatives, 2705–2707, 2718–20 Research and development, 5032–33 Safety net programs, 2422–30 Seeding update, 2850 Supply management, 2915–19, 3219–21 Trade missions, 3131–34 U.S. subsidies, 1614–16

Agriculture, Department of Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 38), 83

Agriculture and Food, Department of Estimates debate, 1488–1505, 1586–1616,

1787–1817, 2096–2120, 2187–2202, 2274–2301, 2404–30, 2502–39, 2601–2620, 2695–2723, 2782–93, 2827–41, 2905–26, 3000–3025, 3219–25

Communication costs, 2276–77 Information technology, 2277–78 Policy direction, 2284–87 Research funding, 2788–90 Salaries, 2712 Staffing, 2276, 2280, 2712–14, 2723, 2911, 3127–28 Strategic plan–consultations, 2714–18 Trade missions, 2281–83

Agriculture societies Funding, 2711–12 Government support, 1788–90

Agrometeorological Centres of Excellence Update, 3019–20, 3021–23

Assiniboine River Advisory Committee Meeting request, 3011–12

Bison industry Legislation, 2839–40, 2905, 2910–11

Public consultations, 2906 Budget

Agricultural disaster assistance, 1033–34 Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program, 1022–23

Funding, 4332 Implementation, 1489 Payment reported as income, 2529–30

Canada-Manitoba Farm Business Management Agreement

Update, 1794, 1795–98 Canadian Farm Income Program

Coverage levels, 4010 Flood victims, 4010 Negotiations, 4012

Century Farm Awards, 1793–94

181

Hansard Index

Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.–Cont. Crop diversification centres

Update, 3122–23 Crop insurance

Canamaize–level of coverage, 1604–1605 Enhancements, 1490 Expansion, 2922 Farm management and marketing, 2404 Hail compensation, 1604, 3000 Negative margins, 1497 Pasture/hay lands, 1593–94 Premium rates, 1588

Experimental crops, 1605–1607 Provincial comparisons, 1499–1501, 2921, 3000,

3119–22, 3219 Regional boundaries, 1612–13 Self-directed risk management, 1607–1608 Unseeded acreage, 489–90, 1587 U.S. policy, 1589–93 Wheat–level of coverage, 3254 White wheat–level of coverage, 1609–10 Wildlife compensation, 1587–88 Yield option program, 1608–1609

Crown lands Purchase policy, 3129–30

Dairy industry Government support, 2912–13 Milk recording, 2913–14 Revenues, 2912

Elk industry Expansion, 3002–3003, 3005

Government position, 3002 Holding sites, 3002 Statistics, 3002

Employment standards, agricultural Flexibility, 1807–16, 2098 Overview, 1803–1804

Farm Lands Ownership Board Composition, 2189 Policy direction, 2189–90

Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) 1r, 693; 2r, 839–41

Farm Machinery Board Board qualifications, 2335–36

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance, 1637, 2536, 2695

Flooding Agricultural disaster assistance, 41, 561–62, 563–64,

609, 662, 715–23, 797–98, 906, 1000–1002, 1515, 1636–38, 2105–12, 3392, 3819–20, 4010, 4052–53, 4240–42

Minister's visit, 1513–14 Food Development Centre

Funding, 1489 Overview, 2295–2301

Forage industry Government support, 3128–29

Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2621–22 Government Motions



Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.–Cont. Gross Revenue Insurance Program

Improvements, 1614 Grow Bonds program

Community round tables, 4053–54 Funding, 4053–54

Hemp production Opportunities, 2415–16 Statistics, 1602

Hog industry Environmental licensing, 2441 Marketing system, 351–52, 2288–90 Statistics, 2920 Waste management, 2407–2408

Irrigation Government initiatives, 3007–3009, 3125 Pembina River, 3115–17 Potato processing interests, 3018–19, 3024 Saskatchewan initiatives, 3021

Kletke, Harold Harvey, 1167 Leppky, Peter Ken, 610 Livestock industry

Processing plants, 277 Public consultations, 2442 Report–background information, 2441–42

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Discussion paper, 2828–35, 2837–39, 3014–18 Overview, 1489–90 Public hearings, 2699, 2702–2703, 2827 Recommendations, 2835–36

Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation Altona office, 2200–2201 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 36), 83 Bison industry

Level of support, 2191–92 Loans program, 2188–89

Board of directors, 2199 Composition, 2118–20

Delinquent loans, 2197–98 Direct loan qualifiers, 2101–2103 Elk industry, 2197 Flood Proofing Program, 2274–75 Guaranteed Feeder Association Loan Program,

2114–18, 2198–99 Hog industry, 2193–94, 2196 Keystone Agricultural Producers–recommendations,

2099–2100 Loan programs–maximum levels, 2194–95 Overview, 2100–2101 Restoration loan programs, 2198 Staffing, 2096–97, 2201–2202 Stocker Loan Program, 2113–14 Transfer of lands, 2104 Vita office, 2201 Young farmers rebate program, 2187–88, 2275


Appointment process, 1791 Composition, 1791–92

Chairperson, 1790 Funding, 1791 Nominations, 1790

182

Hansard Index

Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.–Cont. Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation

Veterinary practice start-up loans, 2784–85 Manitoba Beef Commission

Re-establishment, 278 Manitoba Cattle Producers Association

Checkoff program, 2787–88 Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation

Adjusters, 1505, 1586 Amalgamation

Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation, 1597 Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 39), 83 Appeal process, 1598–1600 Board appointments, 1600–1601 Coverage levels, 1595–96 Headquarters, location of, 1594 Policy changes, 1586 Premium rates, 1594–95 Programming, 1601–1602 Seeding deadlines, 1602, 3000 Soil classification–legal challenge, 3124 Staff recognition, 1496 Staffing, 1504–1505

Manitoba farm crisis, 47–55 Manitoba Farm Disaster Assistance Program

Funding, 1489 Manitoba Farm Mediation Board

Annual Report, 1999 (S.P. 37), 83 Members' Statements

Kletke, Harold Harvey, 1167 Leppky, Peter Ken, 610

Ministerial Statements Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program, 1022–23 Gilson, Dr. Clay, 2621–22

Net Income Stabilization Account Administrative costs, 2279 Funding, 1490, 2280 Provincial representative, 2279

Neutraceutical industry Development, 2405–2407




Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance program Shortfall, 3819

Agricultural Research and Development Initiative Funding, 1112

Agriculture Seeding update, 2850

Budget Agricultural disaster assistance, 1033–34

Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program Funding, 4332

Canadian Farm Income Program Coverage levels, 4010 Flood victims, 4010 Negotiations, 4012


Wowchuk, Hon. Rosann (Swan River) N.D.P.–Cont. Wheat–level of coverage, 3254

Farm Machinery Board Board qualifications, 2335–36


563–64, 609, 662, 797–98, 906, 1000–1002, 1515, 3392, 3819–20, 4010, 4052–53

Minister's visit, 1513–14 Grow Bonds program

Community round tables, 4053–54 Funding, 4053–54

Hog industry Environmental licensing, 2441 Marketing system, 351–52

Livestock industry Processing plants, 277 Public consultations, 2442 Report–background information, 2441–42

Manitoba Beef Commission Re-establishment, 278

Wildlife Act Amendments–public consultations, 1512

PMU industry Government position, 2925–26, 3002

Poultry industry Supply management quotas, 3005–3006

Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute Annual Report, 1999, 1619 Funding, 3124

Sheep industry Statistics, 2924


Veterinary Medical Act Artificial insemination provisions, 2785–87 Proclamation, 2785

Veterinary service centres Capital projects, 5030

Veterinary services Rural Manitoba, 2710–11, 2782–83

Veterinary training Internships–large animal requirements, 2783–84

Water resources Legislation, 3013 Water retention, 3012–13


Public consultations, 1512 Public hearings, 2907


Women's Institute Government support, 2292–93

YM-YWCA Women of Distinction Award

Dacquay, 871 YNN

See Youth News Network Yom Hashoah. See also Holocaust Memorial Day Act

(Bill 19) Barrett, 739; Filmon, 739–40; Gerrard, 740

183

Hansard Index

Young Humanitarian Award Miles Macdonell Collegiate

Schellenberg, 663

Youth for Christ Government support

Faurschou, 2366; Mackintosh, 2366

Youth justice committees Mackintosh, 2222; Martindale, 4061–62

Youth News Network. See also Commercialization in the classroom; Education system–Advertising policy

Consultations Caldwell, 92; Praznik, 92

Youth News Network –Cont. Contract revisions

Caldwell, 3059; Smith, J., 3059 Government position

Caldwell, 1109–10, 1509–11, 1623, 1928–29, 1945–46; Cummings, 1434–37, 1623; Derkach, 1509–10; Mihychuk, 1434–37; Praznik, 1510–11; Sale, 1435, 1511; Smith, J., 1109–10, 1928–29, 1944–45

Youth programs Lemieux, 390–91

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Appendices

Appendix A Oral Questions

Aboriginal and Northern Affairs, Department of

First Nation casinos Construction costs

Pitura, 1438; Robinson, 1438 Economic opportunities

Pitura, 1438; Robinson, 1438 Implementation Committee

Reimer, 2437; Robinson, 2437 Public consultations

Reimer, 275; Robinson, 275–76 Request for proposals

Reimer, 242–43, 275; Robinson, 242–43, 275, 542; Tweed, 542

Revenue-sharing formula Pitura, 1438; Robinson, 1438

Selection Committee Robinson, 542; Tweed, 542

First Nation communities Voters' rights–Corbiere decision

Pitura, 1005; Robinson, 1005, 1114–15 Gambling

Addiction statistics Loewen, 2332; Robinson, 2332

Agriculture and Food, Department of Agricultural disaster assistance

Cost-sharing program Doer, 3612–13; Penner, Jack, 3612–13, 3713–14; Wowchuk, 3713–14

Agricultural Income Disaster Assistance Shortfall

Mitchelson, 3818–19; Wowchuk, 3819 Agricultural Research and Development Initiative

Funding Faurschou, 1111–12; Wowchuk, 1112

Agriculture Seeding update

Smith, S., 2850; Wowchuk, 2850 Beef industry

Processing plants Penner, Jack, 277; Wowchuk, 277

Budget Agricultural disaster assistance

Penner, Jack, 1033–34; Wowchuk, 1033–34 Canada-Manitoba Adjustment Program

Funding Smith, S., 4332; Wowchuk, 4332

Canadian Farm Income Program Coverage levels

Penner, Jack, 4009–10, 4224–25; Wowchuk, 4010, 4225

Flood victims Penner, Jack, 4010; Wowchuk, 4010

Negotiations Doer, 4011–12; Enns, 4010–11; Wowchuk, 4012

Crop insurance Unseeded acreage

Agriculture and Food, Department of–Cont. Doer, 490–91; Penner, Jack, 489–90; Wowchuk, 489–90

Wheat coverage levels Ashton, 3254–55; Penner, Jack, 3253–54; Wowchuk, 3254

Farm Machinery Board Board qualifications

Struthers, 2335; Wowchuk, 2335–36 Farm organizations

Premier's meetings Doer, 946–47; Penner, Jack, 946–47

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Agricultural disaster assistance

Doer, 2542–44, 2629; Mitchelson, 2542–43; Penner, Jack, 2629


Ashton, 3444; Derkach, 1001; Doer, 41–42, 750–51, 794–97, 906–907, 945–46, 2434–35, 3392, 3611–12, 4006–4009; Filmon, 794–96; Gerrard, 750–51; Maguire, 562–63, 796–97, 906, 945–46, 1000–1001, 3392; Mitchelson, 2434, 3611–12, 4006–4008; Penner, Jack, 40–42, 561, 608–609, 661–62, 946, 1514–15, 3444, 3819–20, 4010, 4052–53; Wowchuk, 41, 561–62, 563–64, 609, 662, 797–98, 906, 1000–1002, 1515, 3392, 3819–20, 4008, 4010, 4052–53

Minister's visit Gilleshammer, 1513–14; Wowchuk, 1513–14

Hog industry Environmental licensing

Cummings, 2441; Wowchuk, 2441 Marketing system

Doer, 397–400; Filmon, 397–99; Penner, Jack, 351–52; Wowchuk, 351–52

Livestock industry Public consultations

Penner, Jack, 2442; Wowchuk, 2442 Report–background information

Penner, Jack, 2441; Wowchuk, 2441–42 Manitoba Beef Commission

Re-establishment Penner, Jack, 277–78; Wowchuk, 278

National agriculture programs Premier's position

Doer, 4848; Mitchelson, 4848 Rural Disaster Recovery Coalition

Meeting request Ashton, 3443–44; Doer, 3444–45; Penner, Jack, 3443–44, 3444

Premier's meeting Doer, 3392; Maguire, 3392

Wildlife Act Amendments–public consultations

Enns, 1512; Wowchuk, 1512

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Chief Electoral Officer Annual report–standing committee review

Doer, 3443; Gerrard, 3442–43 Civil Service

Government hirings Approval process

Doer, 37–38; Filmon, 37–38 Conservation, Department of


Conservation Minister's role Doer, 141–42; Filmon, 140–41; Lathlin, 142

Conservation, Minister of Conflict of interest

Doer, 242, 998; Filmon, 241–42, 997–98; Lathlin, 241, 997–98

Premier's confidence Doer, 4688; Schuler, 4688

Dauphin Lake Conservation Minister's action

Cummings, 701; Lathlin, 701 Conservation Minister's meeting

Cummings, 701, 4686; Doer, 4686; Lathlin, 701

Fish stock conservation Cummings, 908–10; Lathlin, 908–10

Legislation enforcement Cummings, 701; Lathlin, 701

Spawning fish regulations Cummings, 656; Lathlin, 656

Devils Lake diversion Status report

Dewar, 481; Doer, 481 Drinking water

Contamination–liability Doer, 1781; Gerrard, 1781

Laboratory testing Doer, 1780; Gerrard, 1780

E. coli bacteria Balmoral, Manitoba

Gerrard, 4573–74; Lathlin, 4573–74 Government testing

Doer, 1666–67; Mitchelson, 1666 Environmental issues

Government credibility Doer, 1624; Gerrard, 1624

First Ministers' conference Agenda–environmental issues

Chomiak, 4974–75; Friesen, 4975; Gerrard, 4974–75; Lathlin, 4975

First Nation casinos Postponement

Lemieux, 1003, 1004; Reimer, 1003, 1004 Premier's comments

Lemieux, 1003; Reimer, 1003 Flooding

Floodproofing programs All-party committee

Doer, 1269; Penner, Jack, 1268–69 Government commitment

Doer, 246; Lathlin, 246–47; Pitura, 245–47

Conservation, Department of–Cont. Red River ice jams

Helwer, 1932; Lathlin, 1932 Red River Valley

Allan, 2940; Doer, 2940 Global warming

Reduction strategy Gerrard, 2627; Lathlin, 2627

Henteleff Tree Nursery Development

Gerrard, 278–79; Lathlin, 278–79 Hog industry

Environmental licensing Doer, 1317–18, 1624; Gerrard, 1624; Lathlin, 1315; Penner, Jim, 1314–15; Praznik, 1317–18

International Joint Commission Government's position

Doer, 491; Helwer, 491 Mandate

Doer, 2804; Penner, Jack, 2804 Recommendations

Doer, 1268; Penner, Jim, 1268 Assiniboine River floodway

Doer, 2803; Faurschou, 2803 Pembina Valley holding site

Doer, 2802; Gerrard, 2802 Ste. Agathe dam

Doer, 2801–2803; Gerrard, 2801; Pitura, 2802

J. M. Schneider Inc. Environmental assessment

Doer, 2549; Gerrard, 2549 Stop-work order

Doer, 2549–50; Gerrard, 2549 Lindane levels–East St. Paul

Soil remediation Lathlin, 948–49, 1031–32; Maguire, 1031–32; Mitchelson, 947–49

Water contamination Lathlin, 1440–42, 1515–16; Mitchelson, 1441; Schuler, 1440, 1515–16

Livestock Stewardship Initiative Public hearings

Lathlin, 4690; Penner, Jim, 4689–90 Public investors

Lathlin, 4690; Penner, Jim, 4690 Manitoba Environmental Council

Termination Gerrard, 4688–89; Lathlin, 4685–86, 4688–89; Maguire, 4685–86

Pine Falls Paper Company Expansion

Doer, 143, 998; Lathlin, 144, 999; Praznik, 142–44, 998–99

Pipestone, Rural Municipality of Sewage leak

Lathlin, 1625; Maguire, 1625 Red River watershed

Drought/floodproofing measures Doer, 2804; Penner, Jack, 2804

International co-operation Doer, 2803; Pitura, 2803

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Conservation, Department of–Cont. Round Table on Sustainable Development

Chairperson Doer, 1671–72; Gerrard, 1671

Consultations Gilleshammer, 1619–20; Lathlin, 1620

Funding Doer, 1671; Gilleshammer, 1670, 1671; Lathlin, 1670

Meeting request Gilleshammer, 1669–70; Lathlin, 1669–70

Members' status Gilleshammer, 1670; Lathlin, 1670–71

Minister's comments Doer, 1625; Gerrard, 1624–25

Premier's membership Doer, 1671, 1781, 2439; Gerrard, 1671, 1781, 2439

Sturgeon Creek E. coli contamination

Gerrard, 4331; Lathlin, 4331–32 Fish stock die-off

Gerrard, 4331; Lathlin, 4331 Sustainable Development Act

Procurement guidelines Gerrard, 3617–18, 4407–4408; Lathlin, 3617–18, 4407–4408

Procurement guidelines–consultations Doer, 5077; Gerrard, 5077

Sustainable development strategy Component strategies

Gerrard, 4054; Lathlin, 4054 Greenhouse gas emissions

Gerrard, 4226–27, 4295–96; Lathlin, 4226–27, 4295–96

Legislative requirements Doer, 2439, 2549; Gerrard, 2439, 2549

Manitoba Environmental Council Gerrard, 3494–95; Lathlin, 3494–95

Water resources Bulk removal–legislation

Lathlin, 144–45; Maguire, 144–45 Drinking water supply

E. coli bacteria protection Lathlin, 1515; Mitchelson, 1515


Cummings, 4687; Doer, 4687 Justification

Enns, 4296; Lathlin, 4296 Public consultations

Cummings, 4686–87; Doer, 4687; Enns, 1511; Faurschou, 1000; Filmon, 744–46; Lathlin, 745–46, 1000, 1511, 3400–3401; Maguire, 3400

Woodlands/St. Laurent, Rural Municipalities of Property damage assistance

Enns, 142; Lathlin, 142

Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Department of Manitoba Telecom Services

Rate increase application Lemieux, 752; Smith, S., 751–52

Culture, Heritage and Tourism, Department of First Nation casinos

Economic impact Gilleshammer, 2336; McGifford, 2336, 2438; Penner, Jim, 2438

Tourism potential Derkach, 2212; McGifford, 2213, 2440; Tweed, 2439–40

Freedom of Information Act Review

McGifford, 1339; Tweed, 1338–39 Heritage sites

Irwood subdivision Cummings, 1930–31, 3058–59; McGifford, 1930–31, 3059

Ogopogo movie project Manitoba shooting

McGifford, 1513; Smith, S., 1513 Education and Training, Department of

Balanced budget Government commitment

Caldwell, 39; Gilleshammer, 39 Education and Training, Minister of

Apology request Caldwell, 4497; Derkach, 4497; Doer, 4498

Conduct Caldwell, 4495; Derkach, 4498; Doer, 4491–92, 4498–99; Mitchelson, 4491; Smith, J., 4494–95

Relations with stakeholders Caldwell, 4496; Smith, J., 4496

Resignation request Caldwell, 5025; Doer, 4493–94; Gerrard, 5025; Mitchelson, 4492–93

Education system Administration costs

Caldwell, 538, 540; Derkach, 537–38, 540–41; Doer, 540–41

Advertising policy Caldwell, 89, 196–97; Schuler, 196–97; Tweed, 89

Funding Doer, 197, 801; Gerrard, 800–801; Selinger, 801; Smith, J., 197

Internet access Caldwell, 90; Penner, Jim, 90

Schools of Choice initiative Caldwell, 907; Smith, J., 907

Special needs funding Caldwell, 88, 1207–1208, 1264–65; Gerrard, 88; Smith, J., 1207–1208, 1264–65

Standards testing Caldwell, 91–92; Praznik, 91

Grade 3 Caldwell, 85–86, 89–90, 92, 195, 538, 602, 2036–37, 2547–49; Doer, 601; Dyck, 2547; Filmon, 601–2; Gilleshammer, 89–90; Praznik, 92; Smith, J., 85–86, 195, 538, 2036–37, 2547–48

Grade 6 Caldwell, 90–91; Smith, J., 90

Student transportation costs Caldwell, 3057; Dacquay, 3057

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Education and Training, Department of–Cont. O'Leary, Brian

Disciplinary action Caldwell, 1673; Smith, J., 1673

Post-secondary education Employment opportunities

Caldwell, 86–87; Derkach, 86 Funding

Caldwell, 537, 907, 1032, 3051–54, 3615–17; Derkach, 537, 1032, 3615–16; Doer, 904; Filmon, 904; Gerrard, 907; Mitchelson, 3050–52; Praznik, 3053; Smith, J., 3052–53, 3054

Funding, capital Caldwell, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5025; Gerrard, 1085–86, 3056–57, 5024–25

Graduate programs Caldwell, 245; Gerrard, 245

High-tech training Caldwell, 908; Gerrard, 908

Property taxes Caldwell, 908; Gerrard, 907

Tuition fee policy Caldwell, 86, 89, 196, 537, 659–60, 1032–33; Derkach, 86, 195–96, 537, 1032; Doer, 801; Gerrard, 88–89, 801; Tweed, 659–60


Consultations Caldwell, 1269, 3398; Smith, J., 1269, 3398

Home schooling Caldwell, 4621–22, 4898–4900, 4901–4904, 4905; Derkach, 4903; Doer, 4621; Dyck, 4901; Faurschou, 4899–4900; Penner, Jack, 4903; Penner, Jim, 4902–4903; Smith, J., 4620–22, 4898, 4905

Minister's comments Caldwell, 4853–54; Smith, J., 4853

Property taxes, impact on Caldwell, 3321, 3398, 4402–4403; Smith, J., 3321, 3397–98, 4402

Repeal Caldwell, 603, 1621–22; Doer, 602; Smith, J., 602–603, 1621

Withdrawal Caldwell, 4402, 4495–96, 4496–97; Schuler, 4496–97; Smith, J., 4402, 4495

School boards Autonomy

Caldwell, 87–88, 91; Faurschou, 91; Schuler, 87–88

School divisions Amalgamation

Caldwell, 539, 3441–42, 3614–15, 3719; Gilleshammer, 538–39, 3613–14; Smith, J., 3441, 3614–15, 3718–19

Teaching profession Collective bargaining legislation

Caldwell, 1622–23, 2546–47; Doer, 2844; Smith, J., 1622, 2546–47, 2843–44

University of Manitoba Budget

Caldwell, 88; Gerrard, 88

Education and Training, Department of–Cont. Faculty of Nursing program–waiting list

Doer, 4800–4801; Driedger, 4800–4801 Funding levels

Caldwell, 1266; Derkach, 1266 University of Manitoba Students' Union

Debate request Caldwell, 3057–58; Laurendeau, 3057–58

Youth News Network Consultations

Caldwell, 92; Praznik, 92 Contract revisions

Caldwell, 3059; Smith, J., 3059 Government position

Caldwell, 1109–10, 1509–11, 1623, 1928–29; Cummings, 1434–37, 1623; Derkach, 1509–10; Mihychuk, 1434–37; Praznik, 1510; Smith, J., 1109–10, 1928–29

Elections Advertising regulations

Doer, 2939–40; Gerrard, 2938–40 Elections Finances Act

Amendments Constitutionality

Doer, 4896; Loewen, 4896 Justification

Derkach, 4129–31; Doer, 4126–27, 4129–31, 4229, 4682–84; Loewen, 4229; Mitchelson, 4125–27, 4129, 4682–84

Legal opinion Doer, 4684–85; Gilleshammer, 4684–85

Withdrawal Doer, 4127–29, 4132–33, 4807–4809, 4849–50; Loewen, 4849; Mitchelson, 4127–28, 4807–4809; Praznik, 4132; Tweed, 4850

National Citizens Coalition Doer, 4850–51; Tweed, 4850

Executive Council Cabinet shuffle

Doer, 4688; Schuler, 4688 Government of Manitoba

Agenda Doer, 5244–47; Gilleshammer, 5245; Mitchelson, 5244; Schuler, 5245–46

Law, respect for Doer, 3712–13; Mitchelson, 3711–13

Premier of Manitoba Apology request

Doer, 3712; Mitchelson, 3712 Premier's Pipeline

Web site links Doer, 2623–24; Mitchelson, 2623–24

Family Services and Housing, Department of Child and Family Services

Aboriginal/Metis agencies Driedger, 1163–64; Sale, 1163–64

Child care system Funding

Korzeniowski, 1316–17; Laurendeau, 1927–28; Sale, 1317, 1927–28

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Family Services and Housing, Department of–Cont. Children's services

Spending priorities Friesen, 4900–4901; Gerrard, 4900

Crisis shelters Essential service

Cummings, 4224; Sale, 4224 Early childhood development initiatives

Premier's position Doer, 4853; Gerrard, 4853

First Nation casinos Social costs

Cummings, 3496; Sale, 3496 Foster care

Government support Martindale, 5025; Sale, 5025–26

Healthy Child Initiative Director

Driedger, 1442; Sale, 1442 Income Assistance

Employment searches Driedger, 749–50; Sale, 749–50

Reform legislation Driedger, 45; Sale, 45

Statistics Driedger, 750; Sale, 750, 908

Substance abuse treatment Filmon, 271; Sale, 271

Workfare legislation Doer, 272–73; Driedger, 273–74; Filmon, 270, 271–73; Sale, 270–71, 273–75

National Child Benefit Maximum return

Martindale, 3397; Sale, 3397 Osborne House

Labour dispute Cummings, 4223; Mitchelson, 4055; Sale, 4055, 4223–24

Pelican Lake Centre Government position

Sale, 954; Tweed, 953 Public consultations

Driedger, 752, 953; Sale, 752, 953 Persons with disabilities

Vocational rehabilitation Cerilli, 3618; Sale, 3618–19

Urban planning policy Green-light zones–adult businesses

Gerrard, 3718; Sale, 3718 Welfare fraud line

Cancellation Driedger, 604; Sale, 604–6

Youth News Network Government position

Cummings, 1434–35; Praznik, 1511; Sale, 1434–35, 1511

Federal-Provincial Relations Secretariat CFB Shilo

All-party delegation Doer, 699, 2435; Gilleshammer, 699; Mitchelson, 2435

Federal-Provincial Relations Secretariat–Cont. Business case

Doer, 699; Gilleshammer, 699 Environmental clean-up

Doer, 952–53; Gilleshammer, 952 Minister of Education's comments

Doer, 951–52; Gilleshammer, 951 Premier's involvement

Doer, 952; Gilleshammer, 952 Reorganizational proposals

Doer, 699–700; Gilleshammer, 699 Finance, Department of

Balanced budget Government commitment

Doer, 16–18, 21; Filmon, 16–18; Gerard, 21 Legislation amendments

Doer, 1931–32; Stefanson, 1931 Budget

Bracket creep Gilleshammer, 1264; Selinger, 905, 1264; Stefanson, 904

Communication costs Penner, Jim, 1206–7; Selinger, 1207

Consultations Penner, Jim, 354; Selinger, 354

Departmental instructions Loewen, 20; Selinger, 18–19, 20; Stefanson, 18

Economic future Loewen, 1110; Selinger, 1110–11

Government phone line information Loewen, 1347; Selinger, 1347

Government Web site Loewen, 1346; Selinger, 1346–47

Income tax Doer, 1782–83; Loewen, 1673–75, 2796; Selinger, 659, 1160–61, 1205–1206, 1673–75, 2796–97; Stefanson, 659, 1160, 1205–1206, 1782–83

Reductions Gilleshammer, 1028, 1083–84, 1341–42; Loewen, 1028–29, 1084, 1346; Selinger, 1026–27, 1028–29, 1079–80, 1083–85, 1341–42, 1346; Stefanson, 1025–26, 1079–80

Revenue projections Selinger, 1027–28; Stefanson, 1027–28

Winnipeg, City of Dacquay, 1087–88; Doer, 1087–89; Selinger, 1088

Business subsidies Elimination

Selinger, 1107; Tweed, 1107 Crown corporations

Dividends Doer, 535–37; Praznik, 535–36

Deficit reduction Departmental expenditures

Gilleshammer, 39; Selinger, 39 Departmental instructions

Doer, 15–16; Filmon, 15 Deloitte and Touche financial review

Premier's comments–audit Doer, 13–15; Filmon, 13–15

Verification process

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Finance, Department of–Cont. Loewen, 19–20; Selinger, 20

Departmental expenditures Information release

Selinger, 19; Stefanson, 19 Employment creation


First Nation casinos Economic impact

Loewen, 2033, 3258, 3320–21, 3401; Selinger, 2033, 3258, 3320–21, 3401

First-time homebuyers tax credit Elimination

Doer, 1158–59; Filmon, 1158–59 Extension

Reimer, 1089; Selinger, 1089 Replacement

Reimer, 1089; Selinger, 1089 Fiscal Stabilization Fund

Agricultural disaster assistance Enns, 1675; Selinger, 1675

Government agencies Surpluses

Praznik, 488–89; Rocan, 488; Selinger, 488–89 Income tax

CIBC report Selinger, 1262–63; Stefanson, 1262–63


Provincial comparisons Doer, 1106–7, 1781–82, 1784; Filmon, 1106–7, 1260–61; Gilleshammer, 1264; Loewen, 1781–82; Selinger, 1159–60, 1260–62, 1264; Stefanson, 1159–60; Tweed, 1783

Reductions Doer, 748–49, 799, 902–903; Filmon, 902–903; Schuler, 799; Selinger, 603–604, 659, 798–99; Stefanson, 603–604, 659, 748–49, 798

Reductions, federal Doer, 3439–40; Mitchelson, 3439–40; Penner, Jim, 1113–14; Selinger, 904, 1113–14, 3440–41; Stefanson, 904

Lower Tax Commission report Minister's position

Selinger, 659; Stefanson, 658–59 Research and development

Funding Gerrard, 1030–31; Selinger, 1031

Taxation Reductions–government priority

Penner, Jim, 354; Selinger, 354 Taxpayer Protection Act

Referendum requirements Doer, 1106–1107; Filmon, 1106

Tourism Provincial sales tax rebate

Dacquay, 911; Penner, Jack, 1343–44; Selinger, 911, 1343–44

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Accessibility

Cummings, 3146; McGifford, 3146

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy–Cont. Amendments

Doer, 945; Filmon, 945 Breach

Doer, 3138–40, 3247–48; Dyck, 3145–46; McGifford, 3145–46; Praznik, 3138–40, 3247–48

Staff discipline Doer, 3249; Praznik, 3248–49

Premier's travel expenses Doer, 944–45, 945; Filmon, 944–45

Gaming Control Act Bostrom report

Recommendations Lemieux, 2846; Loewen, 2845–46

Dakota Tipi First Nation Premier's meeting

Friesen, 2757; Praznik, 2757 First Nation casinos

Accountability Faurschou, 244; Lemieux, 244

All-party committee Lemieux, 1777, 1779–80; Penner, Jim, 1776–77; Praznik, 1779–80

Alternate proposals Derkach, 2550, 2624–25, 2758–59; Doer, 2210, 2931–33; Gerrard, 2130, 2210; Lemieux, 2436–37, 2550–51, 2624–25, 2757, 2759–60; Mitchelson, 2931–32; Pitura, 2436; Praznik, 2756–57, 2759–60; Robinson, 2130, 2758–59

Audits Ashton, 3715–16; Doer, 2128–29, 2798, 2936–38; Lemieux, 2128; Mitchelson, 2798; Praznik, 2127–29, 2936–38, 3715–16

Background investigation requirements Lemieux, 2800–2801; Praznik, 2800–2801

Community approval Doer, 558–59, 600–601, 653–54, 2203–2204; Dyck, 3257; Filmon, 558–60, 599–600, 653; Helwer, 1437; Lemieux, 560–61, 1437, 1925–26, 3257–58; Mitchelson, 2203–2204; Reimer, 560, 1925

Community opposition Ashton, 3821–23; Lemieux, 1776; Maguire, 3821–22; Praznik, 3822–23; Reimer, 1775–76

Community opposition–Headingley Doer, 3317–18; Pitura, 3317

Community plebiscites/referendums Ashton, 3492–93, 3498–99; Doer, 2031; Lemieux, 541, 1776, 1777–79, 1780, 1926; Penner, Jim, 1777–78, 3497–98; Praznik, 1778, 1780; Reimer, 541, 1776, 1926, 2030–31, 3492

Consultations Lemieux, 494; Loewen, 494

Economic impact Lemieux, 2626–27; Loewen, 2626

Expansion Lemieux, 541; Reimer, 541

Gaming agreement compliance Ashton, 3500; Derkach, 2751–52; Faurschou, 3500; Lemieux, 2551–52, 2624, 2625–26, 2751–54, 2756,

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Gaming Control Act–Cont. 2798–99, 2847–48, 2850–53; Praznik, 2756, 2851–53; Reimer, 2551–52, 2624, 2625–26, 2752–53, 2798–99, 2846–48; Schuler, 2753–54; Tweed, 2850

Government authority Doer, 2208–2209; Gilleshammer, 2208–2209

Implementation Committee Lemieux, 2846, 2848–49; Loewen, 2846; Praznik, 2848–49

Information availability Doer, 653; Filmon, 653

Intervention programs Ashton, 3497; Penner, Jim, 3497

Legal action–postponement Doer, 3394–95; Tweed, 3394

Legislation Doer, 2204–2205; Mitchelson, 2204

Legislative amendments Lemieux, 2129–30; Reimer, 2129–30

Market assessments Lemieux, 2210–12; Pitura, 2210–12

Minister's awareness Lemieux, 2626; Loewen, 2626

Moratorium Ashton, 3714–15; Loewen, 3714–15

Operations management Doer, 2797–98, 3319–20, 3442; Lemieux, 2127, 2934; Maguire, 3319–20; Mitchelson, 2797–98; Pitura, 2934; Reimer, 3442; Tweed, 2127

Partnership agreements Doer, 2210; Gerrard, 2210; Lemieux, 2934; Pitura, 2934

Provincial regulatory control Faurschou, 243–44; Lemieux, 243–44

Public consultations Ashton, 3493, 3619–20; Derkach, 3493; Doer, 3448, 3492; Gilleshammer, 3493; Helwer, 1086–87; Lemieux, 869–70, 905, 1086–87, 2436; Loewen, 2435–36; Maguire, 3447; Mitchelson, 3491–92; Reimer, 869–70, 905, 3619

Request for proposals Lemieux, 494; Loewen, 494

Revenue-sharing formula Ashton, 3499–3500, 3823; Cummings, 2205–6, 3395; Derkach, 2330–31; Doer, 2206, 2207; Dyck, 3499; Faurschou, 3499; Lemieux, 2205–2206, 2206–2207, 2208, 2330–31, 3395–96; Praznik, 2206–8, 3823; Reimer, 2329–30; Robinson, 2207–2208, 2331

Security checks Lemieux, 2848; Praznik, 2848

Selection Committee Lemieux, 494, 905; Loewen, 493–94; Reimer, 905 Consultations

Lemieux, 2755–56; Tweed, 2755 Criteria

Doer, 2209–10; Gerrard, 2209; Gilleshammer, 2933; Lemieux, 2933–34

Extension Lemieux, 1779; Praznik, 1779

Recommendations

Gaming Control Act–Cont. Doer, 2027; Gilleshammer, 1775; Lemieux, 1672–73, 1775; Mitchelson, 2027; Reimer, 1672

Report release Lemieux, 1926–27; Praznik, 1926–27

Staff secondments Doer, 2028; Lemieux, 2029–30; Mitchelson, 2027–28; Praznik, 2028–30

Selection process Ashton, 3820–21, 4058; Derkach, 3392–94, 3820–21; Doer, 3318–19, 3394; Lemieux, 3393–94; Penner, Jack, 3318–19; Reimer, 4058; Tweed, 3394

Site selection–off-reserve Lemieux, 276; Loewen, 276

Site selection–on-reserve Lemieux, 542; Reimer, 541–42

Social costs Ashton, 3494, 3495–97, 3499, 3715; Cummings, 3495; Enns, 3493–94; Faurschou, 3499; Loewen, 3496, 3714–15; Pitura, 3496–97

Standing committee review Lemieux, 2799–2800; Penner, Jack, 2799–2800

Viva Las Vegas gaming and resorts Lemieux, 244–45; Penner, Jack, 244

Gaming facilities Market assessments

Lemieux, 2935–36; Schuler, 2935 Lotteries Accountability and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 200)

Government support Lemieux, 1776; Reimer, 1776

Manitoba Gaming Control Commission Membership, composition of

Ashton, 4058; Reimer, 4058 Gaming Control Act, Minister responsible for

Conflict of Interest Derkach, 3140–41, 3145; Doer, 3140–41, 3144–45, 3251–53, 3312–13, 3445–47; Lemieux, 3250–51; Praznik, 3144–45, 3251–53, 3445–47; Reimer, 3249–51, 3312; Smith, J., 3313; Tweed, 3312–13

Health, Department of Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Government support Chomiak, 2332; Penner, Jim, 2332

Ambulance service Government initiatives

Cerilli, 4054; Chomiak, 4054–55 Canada Health and Social Transfer

Premier's position Doer, 4846–47; Mitchelson, 4846–47

Canadian Blood Services Labour dispute

Doer, 4810; Gerrard, 4810 Cancer

Chemotherapy treatment Hours of operation

Chomiak, 487; Filmon, 487 Radiotherapy

Foreign-trained technicians Chomiak, 1212

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Health, Department of–Cont. Recruitment/retention strategy

Chomiak, 2328; Mitchelson, 2327–28 Treatment

Bed availability Chomiak, 1004, 1210–11; Gilleshammer, 1004, 1210–11

Waiting lists Chomiak, 2328–29; Mitchelson, 2328–29

CancerCare Manitoba Labour dispute

Doer, 4222–23; Mitchelson, 4221–23 Staffing

Chomiak, 3256–57; Driedger, 3256–57 Cardiac care

Allan, 3256; Chomiak, 3141–2, 3256; Driedger, 3141–2

Heart transplant program Chomiak, 3142–43, 3144; Gerrard, 3144 Mitchelson, 3142–43

Cardiac care, pediatric Chomiak, 3143–44; Gerrard, 3143–44

Cataract surgery Waiting lists

Chomiak, 3396–97, 3397; Driedger, 3397; Gerrard, 3396

Concordia Hospital Oncology department–capital funding

Chomiak, 1208–1209; Mitchelson, 1208–1209 Dialysis services

Norway House Chomiak, 5251; Jennissen, 5251

E. coli bacteria High-risk wells

Chomiak, 2334–35; Gerrard, 2334–35 Safety measures

Chomiak, 4612–13; Enns, 4612–13 Testing

Chomiak, 2031; Gerrard, 2031 Evidence-based medicine

Premier's position Doer, 4852–53; Gerrard, 4852–53

First Nations addiction foundation Establishment

Chomiak, 2331; Penner, Jim, 2331 Gambling

Addiction statistics Chomiak, 2334; Loewen, 2333–34

Grace Hospital Bed closures

Chomiak, 3316–17; Driedger, 3316 Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Public Health testing Maguire, 1625; Sale, 1625

Rodent control program Maguire, 1625–26; Sale, 1626

Health care facilities Capital programs

Chomiak, 1209; Mitchelson, 1209 Food services

Chomiak, 352–53, 3824–25, 3922–23, 4014–15; Doer, 4015; Gerrard, 352–53, 3922–23, 4014–15;

Health, Department of–Cont. Korzeniowski, 3824

Rural Manitoba Chomiak, 2123–24, 2124–25, 3314, 3399; Doer, 3399; Gilleshammer, 3313–14, 3398–99; Mitchelson, 2123; Rocan, 2124

Health care facilities, rural Closures

Chomiak, 654–55; Gilleshammer, 654 Public consultations

Chomiak, 4897–98; Tweed, 4897 Report tabling request

Chomiak, 4896–97; Tweed, 4896–97 Health care professionals

Salaries–provincial comparisons Doer, 4809–10; Gerrard, 4809–10

Health care system Bed availability

Chomiak, 1339–40, 1340–41, 2750–51, 3054–55; Driedger, 2750–51, 3054; Mitchelson, 1339–40, 1340–41

Obstetrics Chomiak, 5071–74; Driedger, 5071–72, 5073–74; Mitchelson, 5072–73

Bed openings Chomiak, 43–45, 146, 188–89, 190, 247, 345–50, 400, 403, 476–77, 800; Mitchelson, 43–44, 146, 247, 345–47, 400, 476, 799–800; Praznik, 349–50, 402–3; Stefanson, 188, 190, 347–49

Minister's directive Chomiak, 475; Doer, 473–74; Filmon, 473–74; Mitchelson, 475

Staffing Chomiak, 147, 476; Mitchelson, 146–47, 475–76

Consultations Chomiak, 480; Tweed, 480

Emergency transportation–rural Chomiak, 1311–14; Derkach, 1313–14; Mitchelson, 1311–13; Tweed, 1314

Expenditure management Chomiak, 21; Gerrard, 21

Expenditures Chomiak, 20–21; Gerrard, 20

Financial accountability Doer, 474; Filmon, 474

Full-time nursing positions Chomiak, 1924–25; Mitchelson, 1924–25

Funding–provincial comparisons Doer, 4734–35; Gerrard, 4734–35

Hallway medicine reduction Chomiak, 193–95, 404, 405; Laurendeau, 405; Penner, Jim, 193–94; Stefanson, 404

Information tabling request Chomiak, 404–405; Stefanson, 404–405

Minister's directive Chomiak, 480–81; Tweed, 480–81

Minister's responsibility Chomiak, 3922; Gerrard, 3922

Nursing shortage Chomiak, 564, 700–701, 2844–45, 3055–56; Driedger, 2844–45, 3055–56; Gerrard, 564, 700

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Health, Department of–Cont. Patient safety

Chomiak, 476, 477; Driedger, 477; Mitchelson, 476 Physiotherapy

Chomiak, 3255–56; Gerrard, 3255 Rural services/staffing

Chomiak, 697–98; Tweed, 697–98 Spending accountability

Chomiak, 4900, 5250–51; Gerrard, 4900, 5250 Health, Minister of

Resignation request Doer, 195; Penner, Jim, 195

Hepatitis C Early diagnosis/treatment

Chomiak, 2849–50; Gerrard, 2849 Immigration

Medical coverage Chomiak, 1004–5; Mitchelson, 1004–5

Nursing profession Chomiak, 4056; Praznik, 4055–56

Kostiuk-Hein, Miranda Apology request

Chomiak, 1081–83; Mitchelson, 1080–82 Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals

Labour dispute Chomiak, 3058; Schuler, 3058

Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses Awards dinner–minister's absence

Chomiak, 1108; Driedger, 1108 Resolution–licensing standards

Chomiak, 1108–9; Driedger, 1108–9 Manitoba Health Research Council

Funding Chomiak, 1030; Gerrard, 1030

Midwifery Legislation proclamation

Cerilli, 2629; Chomiak, 2629 Northern Patient Transportation Program

Fee elimination Chomiak, 1086; Jennissen, 1086

Nursing diploma program Accreditation

Chomiak, 564; Gerrard, 564 Approval process

Chomiak, 658; Gerrard, 657–58 Curriculum approval

Chomiak, 4622; Driedger, 4622 Implementation costs

Chomiak, 565, 700; Gerrard, 564–65, 700 Program length

Doer, 606; Gerrard, 606 Student costs

Gerrard, 606; Sale, 606 Student time commitment

Gerrard, 606; Sale, 606 Nursing profession

Education and training programs Chomiak, 1345–46; Faurschou, 1345

Licensed Practical Nursing Chomiak, 5251; Gerrard, 5251

Legislation proclamation Chomiak, 655, 2440–41, 4904, 5251;

Health, Department of–Cont. Driedger, 2440, 4904; Gerrard, 5251; Mitchelson, 655

Recruitment/retention strategy Chomiak, 477, 478, 2122–23, 3317; Driedger, 477, 3317; Mitchelson, 2122; Smith, J., 477–78

Personal care homes Bed openings

Chomiak, 189–90; Stefanson, 189 Physician resources

Foreign-trained technologists Chomiak, 1115; Mitchelson, 1115

Northern Manitoba Mitchelson, 1627; Sale, 1627–28

Pediatric nephrologists Chomiak, 802, 1212; Driedger, 802

Pediatric neurologists Chomiak, 802, 1212; Mitchelson, 801–2

Pediatric ophthalmologists Chomiak, 1029–30, 1080; Mitchelson, 1029–30, 1080

Portage la Prairie Hospital Psychiatric unit

Chomiak, 1345; Faurschou, 1345 Regional health authorities

Board of directors Appointments

Chomiak, 1344–45; Tweed, 1344–45 Elections

Chomiak, 3443; Gerrard, 3443 Riverview Health Centre

Bed closures Chomiak, 3316; Driedger, 3316

Selkirk Mental Health Centre Crisis unit

Chomiak, 2630; Helwer, 2629–30 Nursing shortage

Chomiak, 1213, 1517–18; Helwer, 1212–13, 1517 SmartHealth

Audit tabling request Chomiak, 493; Gerrard, 493

Government plan Chomiak, 492–93; Gerrard, 492–93

Southwest Regional Health Authority Meeting request

Chomiak, 3314–15, 3400; Tweed, 3314–15, 3399–3400

St. Boniface Hospital Bed closures

Chomiak, 400–402; Mitchelson, 400–401; Praznik, 400–402

Thompson Hospital Nursing shortage

Chomiak, 1214–15; Derkach, 1214 Treherne Hospital

Summer closure Chomiak, 2122, 2124, 2126–27, 2940–41; Mitchelson, 2121–22; Rocan, 2124, 2125–26, 2940–41

Urban Shared Services Corporation Information tabling request

Chomiak, 479; Doer, 479–80; Gerrard, 478–79

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Health, Department of–Cont. Mortgage value

Chomiak, 403–404, 492; Gerrard, 403–404, 492 Specialty diets

Chomiak, 403; Gerrard, 403 Water treatment plants

Inspections Chomiak, 2032; Gerrard, 2031–32

Webster report Recommendations

Chomiak, 1002–1003; Gerrard, 1002 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Board of directors Chomiak, 190–91; Driedger, 190–91 Appointments–Postl, Brian

Chomiak, 191–92; Praznik, 191–92 Deficit

Chomiak, 5250, 5251–52; Praznik, 5251–52; Stefanson, 5250

Faith-based facilities Chomiak, 192; Pitura, 192

Highways and Government Services, Department of Brandon Mental Health Centre

Future development Ashton, 1213–14; Tweed, 1213–14

Canadian Airlines International Merger

Ashton, 354; Rondeau, 353 Disaster assistance

Federal-provincial agreement Ashton, 494–95; Smith, S., 494–95


Ashton, 562, 661, 797, 1113, 2546, 2628, 4013–14; Doer, 2545–46; Maguire, 797, 1112–13, 2544–46, 4012–14; Penner, Jack, 562, 660, 2627–28

Disaster assistance Doer, 3818; Mitchelson, 3818

Information briefings Doer, 3818; Mitchelson, 3818

Flooding, overland Disaster assistance

Ashton, 3719–20, 4057–58; Helwer, 3719–20, 4057 Flooding–Winnipeg

Disaster financial assistance Ashton, 4574; Rondeau, 4574

Fort Garry courthouse Status report

Ashton, 3825–26; Smith, J., 3825–26 Grain transportation

Road rehabilitation Ashton, 1319; Cummings, 1318–19

Highway maintenance/construction Budget

Ashton, 2631; Gilleshammer, 2630–31 Funding–southern Manitoba

Cummings, 1085; Doer, 1085 Northern Manitoba

Ashton, 1343; Jennissen, 1343 Previously approved projects

Ashton, 2631; Gilleshammer, 2631

Highways and Government Services . . . –Cont. Highway system

Funding Ashton, 910–11; Dyck, 910–11

Irwood subdivision Ashton, 1930; Cummings, 1930

National infrastructure program Premier's position

Doer, 4847–48; Mitchelson, 4847 Woodlands/St. Laurent, Rural Municipalities of

Property damage assistance Ashton, 142; Enns, 142

Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of Business subsidies

Elimination Mihychuk, 1107–8, 1516–17; Tweed, 1107–8, 1516–17

Call centres Government position

Doer, 496; Loewen, 495–96 Economic growth

Technological advancements Gerrard, 950–51; Mihychuk, 951

Employment creation Government strategy–high-tech positions

Doer, 43; Gerrard, 43 Free trade agreements

Premier's position Doer, 4227–28; Enns, 4227–28

Income tax Provincial comparisons

Gilleshammer, 1439–40; Mihychuk, 1439–40 J. M. Schneider Inc.

Plant expansion Doer, 4851; Mihychuk, 4895; Mitchelson, 4895 Schuler, 4851

Environmental hearings Mihychuk, 4895–96; Mitchelson, 4895–96

Labour Relations Act Amendments–business, impact on

Dyck, 4978; Enns, 4975–76; Loewen, 4972–73, 5023–24, 5121–22; Mihychuk, 4972–73, 4973–74, 4975–76, 4978, 4979, 5023–24, 5122; Penner, Jim, 4978–79; Praznik, 4973; Tweed, 4979

Amendments–committee process Loewen, 5122; Mihychuk, 5122–23

Amendments–economic impact Mihychuk, 5019; Schuler, 5019

Amendments–withdrawal Mihychuk, 5019; Schuler, 5019

Manitoba Innovation Network Funding

Gerrard, 1031; Mihychuk, 1031 Future plans

Gerrard, 951; Mihychuk, 951 New Holland plant

Government initiatives Doer, 145–46; Gerrard, 145

Nortel Plant closure

Doer, 42–43; Gerrard, 42

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Industry, Trade and Mines, Department of–Cont. Northern Manitoba

Technological infrastructure Gerrard, 951; Mihychuk, 951

Research and development Funding

Doer, 870–71; Gerrard, 870 Sustainable Development Act

Procurement guidelines–consultations Gerrard, 5078; Mihychuk, 5078

Titanium mine–Cross Lake Land dispute

Mihychuk, 495; Pitura, 495 Trade barriers

Reduction Gilleshammer, 350; Mihychuk, 350

Unemployment rate Exclusions–First Nations

Gerrard, 4900; Mihychuk, 4900 World Trade Organization

Minister's objectives Gilleshammer, 350; Mihychuk, 350

Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of 1987 subdivision proposal

Out-of-court settlement Doer, 694–96, 746–48; Praznik, 693–95, 746–48; Reimer, 695–96

Arson reduction strategy Funding

Friesen, 355–56; Loewen, 355 Capital Region Review Panel

Abolition Friesen, 1005–6; Loewen, 1005

Replacement Friesen, 1442; Loewen, 1442

First Nation casinos Economic opportunities

Friesen, 702; Loewen, 702 Public consultations

Friesen, 702; Loewen, 702 Winnipeg, impact on

Friesen, 702; Loewen, 702 Great Plains Interpretive Centre

Cost sharing Cummings, 1344; Friesen, 1344

Meeting request Cummings, 1344; Friesen, 1344

Grow Bonds program Community round tables

Penner, Jim, 4053; Wowchuk, 4053–54 Funding

Penner, Jim, 4053–54; Wowchuk, 4053–54 Staffing ratios

Rural and urban offices Friesen, 192–93; Gerrard, 192–93

Urban planning policy Green-light zones–adult businesses

Friesen, 3717–18; Gerrard, 3717 Winnipeg Development Agreement

Expenditures Friesen, 539–40; Gerrard, 539

Justice, Department of Aboriginal Justice Implementation Commission

Recommendations Doer, 40; Praznik, 39–40

Child pornography decision Appeal

Driedger, 1627, 1667; Mackintosh, 1627, 1667–68 Children's services

Recreational opportunities Mackintosh, 863–64; Praznik, 863

Justice system Manitoba Warriors' trial

Mackintosh, 1162–63; Praznik, 1162–63 Member for Rupertsland's comments

Doer, 1166; Mackintosh, 1161–62; Praznik, 1161–62, 1165–66; Robinson, 1161

Portage Correctional Institution Charter rights violations

Gerrard, 3315; Mackintosh, 3315 Closure

Gerrard, 3316; Mackintosh, 3316 Overcrowding

Gerrard, 3315; Mackintosh, 3315–16 Street gang prevention program

Co-ordinator Driedger, 1620–21; Mackintosh, 1620–21

Renewal Mackintosh, 1668–69; Praznik, 1668–69

Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs Funding

Driedger, 1621; Mackintosh, 1319–20, 1621; Praznik, 1319

Winnipeg Police Service Funding

Doer, 139–40; Filmon, 139; Mackintosh, 1318; Reimer, 1318

Labour, Department of Crisis shelters

Essential service Barrett, 4224; Cummings, 4224

Freedom of Information request Barrett, 1339; Schuler, 1339

Government of Manitoba Hiring practices

Barrett, 657; Schuler, 657 Kin Place personal care home

Barrett, 660; Schuler, 660 Labour legislation

Amendments Barrett, 1627; Schuler, 1627

Businesses, impact on Barrett, 3921–22; Doer, 3917–18, 4288–89; Loewen, 3921–22; Mitchelson, 3917–18, 4288–89

Justification Barrett, 4290, 4294–95; Doer, 4289, 4292–93, 4294; Gilleshammer, 4292; Praznik, 4293–95; Schuler, 4289–90

Labour relations, impact on Barrett, 5120–21; Schuler, 5120

Secret ballot Barrett, 3924–25, 4050–51; Pitura, 3924;

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Labour, Department of–Cont. Schuler, 4050

Consultations Barrett, 1626–27, 3826, 3920; Derkach, 3920; Doer, 4049–50; Mitchelson, 4049–50; Schuler, 1626, 3826

Economic impact Barrett, 4292; Doer, 4287–88; Gilleshammer, 4291–92; Mitchelson, 4287

Fairness Barrett, 3920–21; Derkach, 3920

Government agenda Doer, 5117–18; Mitchelson, 5117

Introduction Barrett, 1627; Schuler, 1627

Labour Management Review Committee Labour legislation

Barrett, 3918–19, 3920, 3923–24, 4051–52, 4569–73, 4575, 4614–17; Derkach, 3920; Doer, 3917, 4568, 4570–71, 4618; Gilleshammer, 4617–18; Laurendeau, 3923–24; Loewen, 4572–73, 4616–17; Mitchelson, 3917, 4569–72, 4574–75; Praznik, 4614–16; Schuler, 3918–19, 4051, 4568–69, 4613–14

Labour, Minister of Debate request

Barrett, 4226; Schuler, 4226 Resignation request

Doer, 4576; Mitchelson, 4575 Labour Relations Act

Amendments Binding arbitration

Ashton, 4804–4807; Barrett, 4406–4407, 4732–33, 5024; Loewen, 4732; Praznik, 4405–4406, 4804–4807, 5024

Businesses, impact on Barrett, 4972, 4973, 4974, 4976, 4978, 5023, 5026–27, 5080; Derkach, 4971–72; Enns, 4976; Loewen, 4973, 5022; Maguire, 5079–80; Mihychuk, 4970–71; Penner, Jack, 4978; Penner, Jim, 5026; Praznik, 4974; Schuler, 4970–71; Smith, J., 4976–78

Consultations Barrett, 4226, 4327, 4733; Doer, 5075–76; Enns, 5075–76; Loewen, 4733, 5075; Schuler, 4226, 4327

Economic impact Barrett, 4328–30; Smith, J., 4329–30; Tweed, 4328–29

Fairness Ashton, 4803; Gilleshammer, 4803

Justification Barrett, 4330–31, 4408–4409; Doer, 4333–34; Mitchelson, 4333; Penner, Jim, 4408–4409; Praznik, 4330–31

Labour relations, impact on Doer, 5020; Mitchelson, 5019–20

Picket line violence Barrett, 4333, 4404–4405, 4730–31, 4731–32, 4732, 4851–52; Doer, 4335–36; Gilleshammer, 4332–33, 4404–4405, 4731, 4851–52; Loewen, 4732; Mitchelson, 4334–35,

Labour, Department of–Cont. 4735–36; Tweed, 4730–31

Right to strike Ashton, 4803; Gilleshammer, 4802–4803

Secret ballots Barrett, 3716–17, 4969–70, 5026, 5075, 5078–79; Doer, 5020, 5026, 5075; Loewen, 5074–75; Mitchelson, 4969–70, 5020, 5026; Schuler, 3716–17, 5078–79

Shortline railways Enns, 5076–77; Mihychuk, 5076–77

Standing committee process Barrett, 5121, 5124; Derkach, 5123–24; Doer, 5116–17, 5118–19; Loewen, 5121; Mackintosh, 5119–20; Mitchelson, 5116–17, 5118; Schuler, 5119–20

Withdrawal Ashton, 4802; Barrett, 4403–4404, 4619, 4731, 4732, 4733–34, 4969, 5022; Doer, 4618, 4728–30, 4734, 4802, 4804, 5021–22, 5247–49; Gilleshammer, 4618–19, 4732, 4803; Loewen, 5247; Mitchelson, 4403, 4728–30, 4969, 5020–22; Schuler, 4404, 4733–34, 4801–4802; Stefanson, 5247–49; Tweed, 4731

Labour unions/associations Union dues--political contributions

Barrett, 4225–26, 4328; Loewen, 4328; Schuler, 4225

Manitoba Century Summit Labour legislation

Barrett, 3919–20, 4228–29; Gilleshammer, 3919, 4228–29

Osborne House Labour dispute

Barrett, 4055; Mitchelson, 4055 Oulton, Doris Mae

Firing Barrett, 866–67, 868; Praznik, 868; Smith, J., 866–67

Schreyer, Lloyd Government contract

Barrett, 657; Schuler, 657 Throne Speech

Labour legislation Barrett, 4291; Doer, 4290–91; Tweed, 4290–91

Workplace Safety and Health Act Amendments

Barrett, 4409–10; Derkach, 4409–10 Youth unemployment rate

Statistics Allan, 3718; Barrett, 3718

Manitoba Hydro Collective bargaining

Laurendeau, 4056–57; Selinger, 4056–57 Land negotiations

Loewen, 1114; Selinger, 1114 Limestone project

Debt repayment Doer, 535; Filmon, 535

Rate approval process Doer, 534–35; Filmon, 534

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Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Accountability

Doer, 1266–67; Gerrard, 1266–67 Board minutes–release

Doer, 1316; Gerrard, 1315–16 First Nation casinos

Economic impact Doer, 2034; Loewen, 2032–34, 2130–32, 3258; McGifford, 2033, 2130–32, 3258

Gaming policy Public consultations

Doer, 949–50; Lemieux, 950; Reimer, 949–50 Human Resources Review

Gerrard, 1342–43, 1438–39; McGifford, 1342–43, 1438–39

Information release Doer, 1930; Gerrard, 1930

Provincial Auditor's report Doer, 1164–65, 1211–12; Gerrard, 1111, 1164–65, 1211; McGifford, 1111

Public inquiry Doer, 1316; Gerrard, 1316

Report recommendations Doer, 1929–30; Gerrard, 1929–30

Implementation Gerrard, 1512–13; McGifford, 1512–13

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Rate approval process

Doer, 534; Filmon, 534 Multiculturalism

Multicultural Grants Advisory Council Elimination

Barrett, 1314; Dacquay, 1314 New Democratic Party

Fundraising dinner Doer, 84–85; Filmon, 83–85

Provincial Ombudsman Report recommendations

Gerrard, 3824; Sale, 3824 Standing committees

Public presentation process Doer, 4620; Gerrard, 4619–20; Lathlin, 4619

Public presentations Doer, 4508–4509; Praznik, 4508–4509

Status of Women Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet

Appointments–women Doer, 865–66; Mitchelson, 865

Oulton, Doris Mae Firing

Doer, 864; McGifford, 864, 868–69; Mitchelson, 864; Praznik, 868; Smith, J., 867–68

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Appendix B Members of the Executive Council

Premier President of the Executive Council Minister of Federal-Provincial Relations

Hon. Gary Albert Doer

Minister of Highways and Government Services Minister charged with the administration of The Gaming Control Act

Hon. Steve Ashton

Minister of Labour Minister responsible for Multiculturalism Minister responsible for the Civil Service Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act Minister charged with the administration of The Workers Compensation Act

Hon. Becky Barrett

Minister of Health Minister responsible for Sport

Hon. David Walter Chomiak

Deputy Premier Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs

Hon. Jean Friesen

Minister of Conservation

Hon. Oscar Lathlin

Minister of Agriculture and Food

Hon. Rosann Wowchuk

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Keeper of the Great Seal Minister responsible for Constitutional Affairs Government House Leader

Hon. Gord Mackintosh

Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister charged with the administration of The Communities Economic Development Fund Act

Hon. Eric Robinson

Minister of Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister responsible for the Status of Women Minister responsible for Seniors Minister charged with the administration of The Liquor Control Act Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act

Hon. Diane McGifford

Minister of Industry, Trade and Mines

Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk

Minister of Family Services and Housing Minister responsible for Persons with Disabilities

Hon. Tim Sale

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Minister of Education and Training

Hon. Drew Caldwell

Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs

Hon. Ron. Lemieux

Minister of Finance Minister responsible for French Language Services Minister charged with the administration of The Crown Corporations Public Review and Accountability Act Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Hydro Act

Hon. Gregory F. Selinger

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Appendix C Standing and Special Committees

Committee Chairperson Election Date

Economic Development Mr. Gerard Jennissen February 23, 2000

Industrial Relations Mr. Daryl Reid December 6, 1999

Law Amendments Mr. Doug Martindale Mr. Thomas Nevakshonoff Mr. Doug Martindale

April 26, 2000 July 26, 2000 (10 am meeting) July 26, 2000 (6:30 pm meeting)

Municipal Affairs Ms. Marianne Cerilli December 14, 1999

Privileges and Elections Mr. Conrad Santos July 24, 2000

Public Accounts Mr. Edward Helwer July 21, 2000

Public Utilities and Natural Resources Ms. Linda Asper Ms. Bonnie Korzeniowski

March 16, 2000 July 26, 2000

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Appendix D Debates & Proceedings Schedule

Sitting Time Day Date Pages 1 1:30 p.m. Thursday November 18, 1999 1-4 2 1:30 p.m. Thursday November 25, 1999 5-11 3 10 a.m. Friday November 26, 1999 13-34 4 1:30 p.m. Monday November 29, 1999 35-82 5 1:30 p.m. Tuesday November 30, 1999 83-136 6 1:30 p.m. Wednesday December 1, 1999 137-186 7 1:30 p.m. Thursday December 2, 1999 187-238 8 10 a.m. Friday December 3, 1999 239-266 9 1:30 p.m. Monday December 6, 1999 267-315 10A 10 a.m. Tuesday December 7, 1999 317-341 10B 1:30 p.m. Tuesday December 7, 1999 343-396 11 1:30 p.m. Wednesday December 8, 1999 397-447 12A 10 a.m. Thursday December 9, 1999 449-472 12B 1:30 p.m. Thursday December 9, 1999 473-484 13 1:30 p.m. Monday December 13, 1999 485-531 14 1:30 p.m. Tuesday December 14, 1999 533-550 15 1:30 p.m. Tuesday April 25, 2000 551-598 16 10 a.m. Wednesday April 26, 2000 599-629 17A 10 a.m. Thursday April 27, 2000 631-649 17B 1:30 p.m. Thursday April 27, 2000 651-687 18 1:30 p.m. Monday May 1, 2000 689-737 19 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 2, 2000 739-788 20 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 3, 2000 789-838 21A 10 a.m. Thursday May 4, 2000 839-860 21B 1:30 p.m. Thursday May 4, 2000 861-899 22 1:30 p.m. Monday May 8, 2000 901-941 23 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 9, 2000 943-994 24 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 10, 2000 995-1020 25 1:30 p.m. Thursday May 11, 2000 1021-1073 26 10 a.m. Friday May 12, 2000 1075-1102 27 1:30 p.m. Monday May 15, 2000 1103-1154 28 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 16, 2000 1155-1204 29 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 17, 2000 1205-1258 30 1:30 p.m. Thursday May 18, 2000 1259-1310 31 10 a.m. Friday May 19, 2000 1311-1335 32 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 23, 2000 1337-1432 33 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 24, 2000 1433-1449 34A 10 a.m. Thursday May 25, 2000 1451-1506 34B 1:30 p.m. Thursday May 25, 2000 1507-1616 35 1:30 p.m. Monday May 29, 2000 1617-1663 36 1:30 p.m. Tuesday May 30, 2000 1665-1771 37 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 31, 2000 1773-1871 38A 10 a.m. Thursday June 1, 2000 1873-1921 38B 1:30 p.m. Thursday June 1, 2000 1923-2017 39 1:30 p.m. Monday June 5, 2000 2019-2120 40 1:30 p.m. Tuesday June 6, 2000 2121-2202 41 1:30 p.m. Wednesday June 7, 2000 2203-2302 42A 10 a.m. Thursday June 8, 2000 2303-2325 42B 1:30 p.m. Thursday June 8, 2000 2327-2430 43 1:30 p.m. Monday June 12, 2000 2431-2540 44 1:30 p.m. Tuesday June 13, 2000 2541-2620 45 1:30 p.m. Wednesday June 14, 2000 2621-2723

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