Nos. 71 and 72 VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Ten o’clock a.m.

Prayers by Ms. Dean.

The Hon. J. Horgan (Premier) made a statement regarding the retirement of Randy Ennis, M.M.M., C.D, Acting Sergeant-at-Arms, and Ron Huck, Staff Sergeant and Operations Commander, at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

Ms. Reid made a statement.

Order called for “Members’ Statements.”

The Hon. J. Horgan (Premier) made a ministerial statement regarding the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Mr. de Jong made a statement.

Mr. Weaver made a statement.

Order called for “Oral Questions by Members.”

By leave, the Hon. M. Farnworth moved —

That a Special Committee be appointed to unanimously select and recommend to the Legislative Assembly the appointment of an individual to exercise the powers and duties assigned to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia pursuant to statutory provisions and the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly.

The said Special Committee shall have the powers of a Select Standing Committee and in addition is empowered to:

a) appoint of their number, one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

b) sit during a period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following session and during any sitting of the House;

c) adjourn from place to place as may be convenient; and

d) retain such personnel as required to assist the Committee;

and shall report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment, or at the next following session, as the case may be; to deposit the original of its reports with the Acting Clerk of the Legislative Assembly during a period of adjournment and upon resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chair shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly.

The said Special Committee is to be composed of Garry Begg (Convener), Mitzi Dean, Michael de Jong, Mary Polak, and Andrew Weaver.

Motion agreed to.

By leave, the Hon. M. Farnworth moved —

The revision of the Workers Compensation Act (R.S.B.C., c. 492) be presented to the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills for examination and recommendation pursuant to the Statute Revision Act (R.S.B.C., c. 440).

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committees of the House, the Committee is empowered to:

a) appoint of their number, one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

b) sit during a period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following session and during any sitting of the House;

c) adjourn from place to place as may be convenient; and

d) retain such personnel as required to assist the Committee;

and shall report to the House as soon as possible, or following any adjournment, or at the next following session, as the case may be; to deposit the original of its reports with the Acting Clerk of the Legislative Assembly during a period of adjournment and upon resumption of the sittings of the House, the Chair shall present all reports to the Legislative Assembly.

Motion agreed to.

Mr. Simons presented the Report of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, Annual Report 2018–19 for the fourth session of the Forty-first Parliament, May 2019.

The Report was taken as read and received.

By leave, Mr. Simons moved that the Report be adopted.

A debate arose.

Motion agreed to.

The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”

Order called for Committee of Supply.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of the Whole.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section C of Committee of Supply.

On the motion for third reading of Bill (No. M 206) intituled Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, 2019, a debate arose.

Bill (No. M 206) read a third time and passed.

Order called for Committee of Supply.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply.

(In Committee — Section B)

Section B of Committee of Supply reported progress of the estimates of the Office of the Premier.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

(In Committee — Section A)

Section A of Committee of the Whole reported progress on Bill (No. 22) intituled Forest Amendment Act, 2019 and asked leave to sit again.

Bill to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

(In Committee — Section C)

Section C of Committee of Supply reported progress of the estimates of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 11.59 a.m.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

One-thirty o’clock p.m.

The Hon. M. Farnworth moved —

Pursuant to Standing Order 81.1 (2), all remaining proceedings related to Bill (No. 22) intituled Forest Amendment Act, 2019, including any proposed amendments on notice standing in the Minister’s name on the Order Paper, shall be completed and disposed of on or before Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. At 4:45 p.m. on the date mentioned, the Speaker and the Chair of the Committee of the Whole will forthwith put all necessary questions for the disposal of all remaining stages of the said Bill without amendment or debate.

Any divisions called on sections of the said Bill shall be taken in accordance with Practice Recommendation No. 1. Any division called on third reading of the said Bill may be taken in accordance with Standing Order 16. Proceedings under this motion shall not be subject to the provisions of Standing Order 81, or the Standing or Sessional Orders relating to times and days of the sittings of the House.

Motion agreed to.

The House proceeded to “Orders of the Day.”

Order called for Committee of Supply.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of the Whole.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B and Section C of Committee of Supply.

(In Committee — Section B)

Section B of Committee of Supply reported progress of the estimates of the Office of the Premier.

Report to be considered later today.

Committee to sit again later today.

(In Committee — Section A)

The motion that the committee rise and report Bill (No. 22) complete with amendment passed, on division.

Section A of Committee of the Whole reported Bill (No. 22) intituled Forest Amendment Act, 2019 complete with amendment.

Bill (No. 22) as reported to be considered later today.

Order called for Committee of Supply.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of the Whole.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply.

(In Committee — Section B)

11. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $11,349,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Office of the Premier, Office of the Premier, to 31st March, 2020.

Section B of Committee of Supply reported the Resolution and completion of the estimates of the Office of the Premier.

Report to be considered later today.

Committee to sit again later today.

(In Committee — Section C)

39. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $770,889,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Ministry Operations, to 31st March, 2020.

40. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $14,819,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Emergency Program Act, to 31st March, 2020.

Section C of Committee of Supply reported the Resolutions and completion of the estimates of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Report to be considered later today.

Committee to sit again later today.

By agreement, summary of debate of estimates passed in Section C (Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General) to be considered at the next sitting.

On the motion for third reading of Bill (No. 22) intituled Forest Amendment Act, 2019, the House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 22) read a third time and passed.

(In Committee — Section A)

Mr. Paton moved a proposed amendment to section 19 of Bill (No. 15) which was defeated on the following division:

The title of Bill (No. 15) passed, on division.

Section A of Committee of the Whole reported Bill (No. 15) intituled Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2019 complete without amendment.

On the motion for third reading of Bill (No. 15) the House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 15) was read a third time and passed.

Order called for Committee of Supply.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply.

(In Committee — Section B)

1. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $83,015,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Legislative Assembly, to 31st March, 2020.

2. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $18,216,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Auditor General, to 31st March, 2020.

3. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $718,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Conflict of Interest Commissioner, to 31st March, 2020.

4. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $18,151,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Elections BC, to 31st March, 2020.

5. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $2,000,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Human Rights Commissioner, to 31st March, 2020.

6. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $6,702,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Information and Privacy Commissioner, to 31st March, 2020.

7. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $1,365,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Merit Commissioner, to 31st March, 2020.

8. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $8,873,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Ombudsperson, to 31st March, 2020.

9. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $3,822,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Police Complaint Commissioner, to 31st March, 2020.

10. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $9,750,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Officers of the Legislature, Representative for Children and Youth, to 31st March, 2020.

Section B of Committee of Supply reported the Resolutions and completion of the estimates of the Legislative Assembly and Officers of the Legislature.

Report to be considered forthwith.

Order called for consideration of reports of resolutions from Committee of Supply.

The Hon. C. James (Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier) moved —

That the reports of resolutions from the Committees of Supply on March 7, 25, 26; April 3, 8, 29, 30; and May 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 28 and 30 be now received, taken as read and agreed to.

Motion agreed to.

The Hon. C. James (Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier) moved —

That there be granted to Her Majesty, from and out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, the sum of 47 billion, 62 million, 752 thousand dollars towards defraying the charges and expenses of the public service of the province for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. This sum includes that authorized to be paid under section 1 of the Supply Act (No. 1), 2019.

Motion agreed to.

The Hon. C. James (Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier) moved —

That there be granted to Her Majesty, from and out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, the sum of 1 billion, 116 million, 497 thousand dollars towards defraying the disbursements for capital, loans, investments and other financing requirements of the province for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. This sum includes that authorized to be paid under section 2 of the Supply Act (No. 1), 2019.

Motion agreed to.

The Hon. C. James (Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

Janet Austin
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 34) intituled Supply Act, 2019–2020 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,

May 28, 2019.

Bill introduced and read a first time.

The Speaker declared a short recess for distribution of the Bill.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. de Jong rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Bond rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Polak rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Wilkinson rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Lee rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Stone rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Coleman rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Wat rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Bernier rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Thornthwaite rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Paton rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Barnett rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Yap rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Davies rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Kyllo rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Sullivan rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Mr. Ashton made a personal statement.

Bill permitted to be advanced all stages this day.

Bill (No. 34) intituled Supply Act, 2019–2020 was read a second time.

On the motion of the Hon. C. James (Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier), Bill (No. 34) was referred to a Committee of the Whole House to be considered forthwith.

Bill (No. 34) was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed, on division.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Gibson rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Sultan rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Stewart rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Foster rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Tegart rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Throness rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Shypitka rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Clovechok rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Sturdy rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Rustad rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Redies rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Johal rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Oakes rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Ross rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Stilwell rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Morris rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Reid rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Ms. Isaacs rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Letnick rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

Pursuant to Standing Order 26, Mr. Thomson rose on a point of privilege regarding conduct by the Speaker with respect to senior officers and staff of the Legislative Assembly.

The Speaker declared a short recess.

Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor having entered the House, and being seated in the Chair —

Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Acting Clerk of the House, read the titles to the following Acts:

Bill (No. 8) Employment Standards Amendment Act, 2019.

Bill (No. 14) Heritage Conservation Amendment Act, 2019.

Bill (No. 15) Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2019.

Bill (No. 22) Forest Amendment Act, 2019.

Bill (No. 28) Zero-Emission Vehicles Act.

Bill (No. 30) Labour Relations Code Amendment Act, 2019.

Bill (No. M 206) Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, 2019.

Her Honour was pleased in Her Majesty’s name to give assent to the said Acts.

The said assent was announced by Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Acting Clerk of the House, in the following words:

“In Her Majesty’s name, Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor doth assent to these Acts.”

Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Acting Clerk of the House, read the title to the following Act:

Bill (No. 34) Supply Act, 2019–2020.

Her Honour was pleased in Her Majesty’s name to give assent to the said Act.

The said assent was announced by Kate Ryan-Lloyd, Acting Clerk of the House, in the following words:

“In Her Majesty’s name, Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor doth thank Her Majesty’s loyal subjects, accepts their benevolence, and assents to this Act.”

Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor was then pleased to retire.

The Hon. M. Farnworth moved —

That the House, at its rising, do stand adjourned until it appears to the satisfaction of the Speaker, after consultation with the Government, that the public interest requires that the House shall meet, or until the Speaker may be advised by the Government that it is desired to prorogue the fourth session of the Forty-first Parliament of the Province of British Columbia. The Speaker may give notice that he is so satisfied or has been so advised and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice, and, as the case may be, may transact its business as if it has been duly adjourned to that time and date; and

That, in the event of the Speaker being unable to act owing to illness or other cause, the Deputy Speaker shall act in his stead for the purpose of this order.

Motion agreed to.

And then the House adjourned at 6.11 p.m.

HON. DARRYL PLECAS, Speaker

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