HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PROVINCE OF NEWFOLNDLAND 1996 1st SESSION - 43rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX March 20, 1996 - March 10, 1997 Published under the authority of the Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Lloyd Snow

HNSARDSPEAKERINDEX Andersen,Mr.Wafly(L,TorngatMountains) INTERIMSupply Debatep.123-25 “MAIDEN”Speech-firstspeechmadeinHouse ofAssembly InterimSupplydebatep.123-25 MININGandMineralRightsTaxActbeamended toexemptIncoandtheVoisey’sBayoperations fromsubsection4.1(1)oftheact Debatep.2006-10 VOISEY’SBaydevelopmem/Jncotakeovercoustruc lionofnnelterandrefinerybeinLabrador Debatep.557 Aylward,Hon.JoanMark(L,St.John’sCentre) ADOPTIONservices Changestoadoptionproceduresandregulations p.158748;1766-67 BUDGE1debatebymembersp.452-53 CHILDandyouthadvocateofficebeestablished Debatep.1296-97 Amendmentp.1296 CHILDfoodprograms Governmentfundingannouncedinconjunction withNationalChildDayp.1280 CHILDprotectionservices Turnoverinchildprotectionpersounelletter fromSt.Bernard’sPrimarySchoolinWitless Bayp.1694 CHILDWelfareAct Amendmentstoacttoincludeyouthbetweenthe agesofsixteenandeighteenp.413 CHILDwelfaresystem BudgetallocationundersubheadentitledChild Welfare;allocationforchildrenincareofDirec torofChildWelfare,orinfosterhomes,etc.p. 371 Roleofchildprotectionservicesifachildadvo cateforchildrenandyouthwillbeappointedp. 1214 DEBATEontheAdjournment(LateShow) Homesupportprogram-changestoprogramto includereductionin$3000fundingp.1865-66 Homesupportprogram-mandatoryreviewp. 1495 PresentationHouseemergencyshelter-proposed closure;needforashelteringreaterSt.John’s areap.206-07 DEPARTMENTofSocialServices FamilyandRehabilitativeServicesDivision reportonadministrationandexpenditurestabled p.1073 FosterhomeinConceptionBaySouth-court decisioninDecemberi95regardingallegationsof almsepenaltyimposedp.176 IncomeandSupportDivisionreportonad ministrationandexpenditurestabledp.1073 Policychangesaffectingareductionofbenefits, incomereceivedbyclientsp.1657 FOSTERhomes ApprovalproceduresusedbyDepartmentofSo cialServicesintheselectionprocessp.213 Budgetallocationsp.371 HOMEcareindustry Directivetofront-lineworkersregardingthe reductioninfundingp.1807 Homecareworkersnotcoveredforworkers’ compensationbenefitsp.1504-05;1540 HOMEcareworkersstrike Updateonthestrikesituationp.1806-07 HOMEsupportprogram Casesreceivingfundingof$3000ormoresubject tomandatoryreviewp.1470-71;1495 Changestotheprogramregardingthereduction infundingtoalimitof$3000forallnewap provalsp.1765-66;1837-39;1865-66 Updateontheprogramandtheservicesprovided toseniorsandpeoplewithdisabilitiesp.1798 HUBtransportationserviceforthedisabled Fundingfromprovincialgovernmentp.1543 MEMORIALUniversity Medicalschooltuitionfees-proposedincreaseto $8,000thisyear;decisionbyUniversity’sBoard ofRegentsp.920-23 MINISTERIALStatements Homesupportprogram-updateonprogramand theservicesitprovidestoseniorsandpeoplewith disabilitiesp.179$ NationalChildDayproclaimedalongwiththees tablishmentofchildfoodprogramsp.1280 NationalDayofRemembranceandActionon ViolenceagainstWomen-anniversaryof Montrealmassacrep.1683 SocialPolicyReformandRenewalmeetingin Toronto-discussiononchildpovertyand programsforpersonswithdisabilitiesp.1497 Violenceagainstwomen-updateontheProvin cialStrategyAgainstViolence,entitledTowards theYear2000,madepublicinJune,1995p.1683 NATIONALChildDayproclaimedalongwiththe establishmentofchildfoodprogramsp.1280 NATIONALDayofRemembranceandActionon ViolenceagainstWomen-anniversaryofMontreal massacrep.1683 ORALQuestions 51

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Adoption services - changes to adoption proce dures and regulations p. 1587-88; 1766-67 Child protection services - turnover in child protection personnel; situation at St.

Bernard’s Primary School in Witless Bay p. 1694 Child Welfare Act - amendments to act to in clude youth between the ages of sixteen end eighteen p. 413 Child Welfare suthead in Budget - Budget alloca lions - children in care of Director of Child Wel fare, or who reside in foster homes, etc. p. 371 Child welfare system - role of child protection ser vices; if a child advocate for children and youth will be appointed p. 1214 Department of Social Services - foster home in Conception Bay South - court decision in 1995 regarding allegations of abuse; penalty imposed p. 176 Foster homes - approval procedures used by Department of Social Services in the selection process p. 213 Foster homes - Budget allocations p. 371 Home care industiy - directive to front-line workers regarding the reduction in funding for home care p. 1807 Home care industry - home care workers not covered for workers’ compensation benefits p. 1504-05; 1540;2029 Home care workers strike - update on the strike situation p. 1806-07 Home support program - cases receiving funding of $3000 or mere subject to mandatray review p. 1470-71 Home support program - reduction in funding to a limit of $3000 for all new approvals p. 1765- 66; 1837-39 HUB transportation service for the disabled p. 1543 Memorial University - medical school utilion fees - increase to $8,000 this year decision by University’s Board of Regents p. 920-23 Prescription drug program - transportation costs for social services recipients to travel to a hospi tal pharmacy p. 1101 Presentation House - closure; adequate number of foster homes for children p. 69-70 Presentation House emergency shelter - proposed closure of the shelter on May 4/96 p. 32 School bus transportation - assistance to recipients under Regulation $ to cover the cost of bus transportation p. 693 Social assistance - government clawback of social assistance overpayments from recipients p. 109-10 Social services - changes announced in the budget; cut in funding for transportation, etc. for social assistance recipients p. 370-7 1 Social services - discontinuance of emergency funding provided to social services recipients under Regulation 8 p. 69Z807;888-89 Strategic social plan - consultation documents - information regarding a reduction in labour force by year 2016 p. 1619 Strategic social plan - when plan will be released; review process of the consultation document p. 509; 1069 PRESCRWHON drug program Transportation costs for social services recipient to travel to a hospital pharmacy p. 1101 PRESENTATION House - emergency shelter for children Closure; adequate number of foster homes avail able p. 69-70206-07 Proposed closure p. 3237;114 QUESTIONS on the Order Paper Department of Social Services clients - policy changes which would affect clients (No. 1) p. 1657 REPORTS Tabled Family and Rehabilitative Services Division of Department of Social Services - report p. 1073 Income end Support Division of Department of Social Services - report p. 1073 SCHOOL bus transportation Assistance to social assistance recipients under Regulation 8, to cover the cost of bus transporta tion for students p. 693 SOCIAL policy reform and renewal process Meeting in Toronto to discuss Canada’s social safety net; discussion on child poverty and programs for persons with disabilities p. 1497 SOCIAL services Changes announced in Budget; cut in funding for transportation, etc. for social assistance recipients p. 370-71 Ctawback of social assistance overpaymenls from recipients p. 109-10 Discontinuance of emergency funding to social services recipients under Regulation $ p. 69Z 807;$$$-89 STRATEGIC social plan Consultation documents - information regarding a reduction in labour force by year 2016 p. 1619 When consultation paper will be released senior civil servant retained to work on document p. 1069 When plan will be released; review process of the consultation document p. 509 VIOLENCE against women 52

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX UpdateonProvincialStrategyAgainstViolence entitledTowardstheYear2000,madepublicin June,1995p.1683 Aylward,Hon.Kevin(L,St.George’s-StephenvtlleEast) ARGENTIAnavalbase Clean-up;offerbyUSGovernmentregardingthe clean-upp.733 CNfreightshedonSouthsideRoad AnswertoquestionsregardingCNpropertyon Southsidep.145 Shedeitherberestoredordismantledp.38 CONSTRUCTIONsafetyprogram Provincialgovernmentfundingapprovedtohelp establishaconstructionsafetyassociationp.1388 FIRSTaidtraining St.JohnAmbolanceonlyagencyeligibletopro videfirstaidtraining;accreditationbeextended toRedQossp.2028-29 GOUIDSbypassroad EnvironmentalPreviewReportcompletedendac ceptedbyDepartmentofEnvironmentp.955 GRAVELpitcamping Government’sposition;environmentalissuep. 1072 HARMONAirForceBaseatStephenville Reportofgovernmentstudyintopetroleumwas tesatthatsite;whenreportwillbepresentedand clean-upbeginp.1541 WBERNIAproject HibemiaSpecialProjectAgreement-extending agreementfromconstructionphasetodevelop mentphaseoftheproject;effectonlabourmat ters?.1544 IfadecisionhasbeenreachedbyOffshore PetroleumBoard-whenreportwillbetabled;up dateoninitiativestocreateeneffectivelabour regimep.1624-26 Mr.MorganCooperappointedtobeginconsult ationprocessbetweenallpartiesindevelopinga workingrelationshiponoffshoreproductionplat formsp.1907 Requestaninvestigationintohiringpracticesat Hiberniasiteforthecommissioningphaseofthe GBSp.1551 Updateonthereviewofthelaboursituationat Hiberniasite;consultantp.1544 HOMEcareindustiy Homecareworkersnotcoveredforworkers’ compensationbenefitsp.1541;2029 HUMANRightsCode Amendmentsbeintroducedinthissessiontoin- chidesexualorientationintheHumanRights Codep.999;1733 Updateonproposedchangestothelegislationp. 1758 INTERNATIONALHumanRightsDaydeclaredp. 1758 IRONOreCompanyofCanadaendUnitedSteel workersofAmerica Newthree-yearcontractreached;strikethat startedonApril4196isnowoverp.284 LABOURRelationsBoard Annualreportfor1995tabledp.414;1073 LABOURrelationsclimate Implementationofrecommendationscontained inthereportonlabourrelationsclimate presentedtogovernmentbyaworkinggroupp. 1949 LABOURStandardsAct(Bill26) Noticeofmotionp.1257 Secondreadingp.1594 CoimnineeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.59 LANDclaimsissue Jointenvironmentalassessmentswithgovern ment,InuitandmupeopleofLabradoron Voisey’sBaydevelopment;claimbyMetispeople ofLabradorp.1469 MINERAlexplorationinLabrador Environmentalguidelinesinplace;committeeof threedepartmentssetuptoreviewcurrent processandmakerecommendationsandimprove mentsp.426 MINThIUMwage Increaseinmmimumwageintwostagesp.329 MINISTERIALStatements Constructionsafetyprogramestablished-provin cialgovernmentfundingapprovedforthisinitia tivep.1388 Gouldsbypassroad-EnvironmentalPreview ReportcompletedandacceptedbyDepartment ofEnvironmentp.955 Hibemiaproject-Mr.MorganCooperappointed tobeginconsultationprocessindevelopinga workingrelationshiponoffshoreproductionplat formsp.1907 HumanRightsCode-update;explanationof proposedchangestothelegislationp.1758 InternationalHumanRightsDaydeclaredp.1758 IronOreCompanyofCanadaandUnitedSteel workersofAmerica-newthree-yearcontract reached;strikethatstartedonApril4196isnow overp.284 MineralexplorationinLabrador-enviromnental guidelines;committeesetuptoreviewcurrent processandwaittowardfurtherimprovements p.426 53

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Minimum wage - increase in minimum wage intwo stages p. 329 Terra Nova development project - hxlependeritreview panel appointed to conduct public reviewof project - panel to be chaired by Dr. Leslie liarnap. 1426 Transshipment Terminal project - environmental impact statement net required by the parmers, Chevron, Mobil and Petro-Canada p. 1617Workers’ Compensation Cmimis-cion, 1995 annual repcrt tabled p. 838 ORAL Questions Argentia naval base - clew-up; offer from USGovernment regarding the clean-up p. 733First aid training - St.

John Ambulance onlyagency eligible to provide first aid training; accreditation could be extended to Red Cross p.2028-29 Gravel pit camping - government’s position, environmental issue p. 1072 Harmon Air Force Base at Stephenville - reportof government study into petroleum wastes atthat skç when clean-up will begin p. 1541Hibernia project - extension of Hibernia SpecialAgreement from construction phase to development phase - effect on labour mailers at Hibernia site p. 1544 Hibernia project - if a decision has been reachedby Offshore Petroleum Board regarding hiringpractices; when report will be tabled p. 1624-25Hibemia project - update on the review of thelabour relations situation at Hlbernia consultant p. 1544;1625 Home cue industry - home care workers notcovered for workers’ compensation benefits p.1541 Human Rights Code - amendment be introducedin this session to include sexual orientation p. 999Labour relations climate - implementation ofrecommendations contained in report on labour relations presented to government by a workinggroup p. 1949 Land claims issue - joint enviromnental assessments with government, Inmt and the Innupeople of Labrador; claim by Metis people ofLabrador p. 1469 St.

John’s harbour - funding from governmentearmarked for the cleanup p. 1626-27 St.

John’s harbour - pollution problern, up-to-date information on methods and costs to rectifythe problem p. 210 Star Lake hy&o development project - if Cabinethas made a decision on whether Star Lake willproceed p. 1037 Transshipment facility - government’s decisionon environmental impact statemenl procedure incase of oil spill at Voisey’s Bay p. 1648-51Workers’ Compensation Act - legislative reviewof the act; committee appointed Injured WorkersAssociation representation on the committee p.924-25 Workers’ Compensation Commission - increasein minimum wage being used to reduce benefitsfor injured workers p. 14321729-30 Workers’ Compensation Commission - repealregulation of 1995 and reinstitute original legislation to make decisions by review panel final andbinding p. 1728-30 Workers’ Compensation Commission - report ofreview by government regarding coverage forhome care workers under workers’ compensationbenefits p. 2029 PACKAGING Material Act (Bill 17) Second reading p. 1063.6-7 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1063.10-13PACKAGING waste program Debate p. 939.43 PRINTING Services Act (Bill 19) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1168.22-23;1 168.33-35 REPORTS Tabled Labour Relations Board annual report for 1995p. 414;1073 Transshipment Terminal Project - report of theenvironmental assessment p. 1696Workers’ Compensation Commission, 1995 annual report p. 838 Workers’ Compensation Review Division reportp. 1073 SOCIAL Services Estimates Committee (Concurrence Motion) Debate p. 876.37-38 ST.

John’s harbour Funding from the government earmarked for theharbour cleanup p. 1626-27 Pollution problem; up-to-date information oncosts and methods to rectify the problem p. 210STAR Lake hydro development project in BuchansCabinet has made a decision on whether StarLake will proceed p. 1037 TERRA Nova development Independent review panel appointed to conduct apublic review of the Tern Nova project; Dr.

Leslie Harris appointed chair of the panel p. 1426TRANSSHIPMENT Terminal project Decision regarding environmental assessments asit relates to transshipment facility; procedure incase of oil spill in Placeuna Bay p. 1648-51 54

HJsARDSPEAKER1mEX Envfronrxzntalassessmentreportforthe transshipmentprojecttabledp.1696 Environmentalimpactstatementnotrequiredby theparmers,Chevron,MobilandPetro-Canada p.1617 WORKERS’CompensationAct Mandatorylegislativereviewoftheact-when committeewillbesmickInjuredWorkersAs sociationrepresentationonthecommitteep.924- 25 WORKERS’CompensationCommission Annualreporttabledp.838 IncreaseinminimumwageemoimcedbyMini sterbeingusedbythecommissiontoreduce benefitsforinjuredworkersp.143Z1729-30 Repealtheregulationin1995andreinstitute originallegislationtomakedecisionsbyreview panelfinalandbindingp.1728-30 Reportonthereviewbygovernmentregarding homecareworkersbeingeligibleforcoverage underworkers’compensationbenefitsp.2029 WORKERS’CompensationReviewDivision Reporttabledp.1073 Barrett,Mr.Percy(L,Bellevue) AMENDMENTmovedinsecondreading-Bill45, TaxAgreementAct Amendmentinorderp.1926 RULINGS AmendmenttoFishInspectionMt-thatBillbe withdrawnandreferredtoCommitteeofthe House-amendmentmovedinorderp.1476 ‘Palse”-useofthetermfalsep.1268 Membersmustbereferredtobythedistrictor ministrytheyrepresentp.56 MemberspresenceorabsenceinHouseofAs semblyp.455 QuestionsaskedduringQuestionPeriod,as ticipatingadebatescheduledforthedayp. 1141;1268 Votingprocedures-allmemberspresentinCham berwhenavoteiscalled,mustvote;membersab sentcanrequesttohavetheirvoterecordedp. 1980.95 Bettney,Hon.Julle(L,MountPearl) AIRambulanceservice Tableananalysisoftherelativecostofcontract ingouttheservicecomparedwithrunningtheser vicein-housep.1391-93 Updateonthepnvadzationofiframbulanceser vicesfor&Anthony;tenderfortheprovisionof medicalpersonnelp.1623 CAPifALroadsprogram Listofprojectsforfiscalyear1996-97p.800 RoadsinBonavistaSouth-Route235androad toprovincialparkp.765-66 Whenlistwillbetabled;tenderforcalcium chlorideforunpavedroadsp.763-64 CiTYofSt.John’sAct(Bill25) Secondreadingp.1611 CNmadcniiserservice PublicUtilitiesBoard-companyseekingap provaltooperateacompetingtrans-islandbus servicep.32 SaleofmadcnilserservicetoDarmanRoberts Limited;discussionswithfederalgovernment regardingthesalep.30-32 DEBATEontheMjoumment(LateShow) Municipalities-impactthePSTGSTharmoniza tionwillhaveonmunicipalitiesp.203 EXPROPRIATIONAct(Bill33) Noticeofmotionp.121$ Secondreadingp.1528 FERRYservicesforBellIsland Government’splantotransferBeaumontHamel fromFogoIslandruntoBellIslandandcon structnswferryforFogoIslandp.215 GOULDSbypassmad Ifadecisionhasbeenreleasedontheenviron mentalreviewp.767 GOVERNMENTServicesEstimatesCommittee (ConcurrenceMotion) Debatep.819-22 HOMEcareworkersstrike Ifgovernmentwillnegotiateonbehalfof workersinhomecareindustryp.1586 HUBtransportationserviceforthedisabled Fundingfromprovincialgovernmentp.1543 MINISTERIALStatements Capitalroadsprogram-listofprojectsforfiscal year1996-97p.800 MountPearlSeniorHighSchoolShowChoir- congranilationsontheirachievementp.369 NationalTransportationWeekproclaimedp.642 ProvincialStrategyAgainstViolence-teammem bersappointed,ActionPlanreleasedp.63 Trans-LabradorHighway-updateon government’sworktodateondevelopmentofan all-weathertransportationsysteminLabradorp. 1245 MOUNTPearlSeniorHighSchoolShowChoir Congratulationstostudentsontheirachievement p.369 MUNICIPALiTIES GSTrebatetomunicipalities-PST,(ISTliar monization-impactonnninicipalifiesp.203 NATIONALTransportationWeekproclaimedp.642 55

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX ORAL Questions Air ambulance service - table an analysis of the cost of contracting out the service compared to running the service in-horise p. 1391-93 Aft ambulance service - update on piivatization of air ambulance services for St.

Anthony; tender for provision of medical personnel p. 1623 Capital roads program - roads in Bonavista South Route 235 and road to provincial park p. 765-66 Capital roads program - what list of projects will be tabled; tender for calcium chloride for un paved roads p. 763-64 CN madcruiser service - sale of roadcndser ser vice to Dorman Roberts Limited; discussions with federal government regarding sale p. 30-32 Ferzy services for Bell Island - government’s plan to transfer Beaumont Hamel to Bell Island and construct new feny for Fogo Island p. 215 Goulds bypass mad - if a decision has been released on the environmental review p. 767 Home cue workers strike - if government will negotiate on behalf of workers in home care in dustr3r p. 1586 HUB transportation service for the disabled p. 1543 Printing Services Act - legislation to circumvent Public Tender Act for Kodak Canada to supply printing services to government; guarantee of jobs p. 1135 Trans Labrador Highway - estimate of cost to upgrade highway; cost to Marine Atlantic to sub sidize the current ferry service in Labrador p. 1801-03 Trans Labrador Highway - if design work is com pleted and when it will go to public tender p. 763 Transportation Department - mad conditions on Bonavista Peninsula at start of winter conditions p. 1656 PWPY Park Commission Annual report for 1995 tabled p. 180 PRINTING Services Act Legislation to circumvent Public Tender Act for Kodak Canada to supply printing services to government; job security for employees p. 1135 PRINTING Services Act (Bill 19) Notice of motion p. 1106 Second reading p. 114344;1162-64 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1168.17-21 Third reading p. 1202.55-58 PROVINCIAL Strategy Against Violence Appointment of members to the Provincial Strategy Team; Action Plan released p. 63 PUBLIC Tender Act Exceptions tabled p. 180768;1073;135$;2030 REPORTS Tabled Pippy Park Commission annual report for 1995 p. 180 Public Tender Act Exceptions p. 180768;1073; 1358;2030 TRANS Labrador Highway Estimate of cost to build new highway; cost to Marine Atlantic to subsidize the cunent feny ser vice in Labrador p. 1801-03 If design work is completed and when project will go to public tender p. 763 Update on government’s work to date on develop ment of an all-weather transportation system in Labrador p. 1245 TRANSPORTATION, mad conditions English Harbour Road in Marysvale - request government to repair and pave the road p. 146 Road conditions on Bonavista Peninsula during start of winter months p. 1656 URBAN and Rural Planning Act (Bifi 35) Second reading p. 1597 Byrne, Mr.

Ed (PC, Kllbrlde) ADDRESS in Reply to the Speech from the Throne Debate p. 1233-38 AQUACULTURE and fish farming initiatives Debate p. 307-09 ARGENTIA naval base Clean-up; offer by US Government regarding the clean-up p. 733 BUDGET debate by members p. 491-96;918.12-19 BULL Arm site - issue of more local contractors on commissioning phase of Hibernia product; HMDC training plan Notice of motion p. 1290-91 CHILD and youth advocate office be established Debate p. 1303.04 CiTY of St. John’s Act Opposition to changes to the act which will repeal funding for Bowring Park and road repair p. 1259 CiTY of St.

John’s Act (Bill 25) Second reading p. 1613-15 CiTY of St. John’s Act, No. 2 (Bill 3$) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.88-89 CN freight shed on Southsidc Road Shed either be restored or dismantled p. 37 COLLEGE system Government has reconsidered the closure of Bell Island campes and reinstitoting first-year univer sity courses in central region p.289-90 User fees in Grand falls and other areas in order to reinstate first-year university program p. 690-91 56

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX CONSOLIDATEDFundServices-Committeeof Supplyp.660-65 CONSTRUCtiONsafetyprogram Provincialgovernmentfundingapprovedtohelp establishaconstructionsafetyassociationp.1389 CONTINGENCYReserveEstimateofExpenditure Debatep.792-93 COWAN,Patricia,formerMHAforConception BaySouth Hiredtoworkonstrategicsocialplanp.251 DEBATEontheAdjournment(LateShow) HST(Hannonizedsalestax)-impactofthenew salestax;effectonelectricityratesp.1344 EXPROPRIATIONAct(Bill33) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.118-19 FEDERALgovernment Lossofgovernmentjobefromthisprovinceto NewBrunswickandNovaScotiadueto centralizationofgovernmentoperationsp.70-71 FISHInspectionAct(Bill21) Secondreadingp.1337-401366-70 FOODandLivestockShow Requestgovernmenttoreinstatetheshowforfall of1996p.1074 FOODandrecreationalfishery Government’spositionp.$51;1001 FREEDOMofInformationAct,andthePrivacy Act(Bill39) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.69-71 GOULDSbypassmad Ifadecisionhasbeenreleasedontheenviron- mentalreviewp.766.67 IUBERMAproject HibemiaSpecialProjectAgreement-extending agreementfromconstructionphasetodevelop mentphaseoftheproject;effectonlabourmat tersp.1543-44 Hiringpracticesforcommissioningworkat Hibemia,investigationbyOffshorePetroleum Board(CNOPB)p.1286-87;1503;1768 ifaconsultantwillbehiredtogiveadviceonan effectivelabourregimeforproductionaspectat Hibemiap.1317 IfadecisionhasbeenreachedbyOffshore PetroleumBoard-whenreportwillbetabledup dateoninitiativestocreateaneffectivelabour regimep.1624-25 Requestaninvestigationintohiringpracticesat Hiberniasiteforthecommissioningphaseofthe 03$p.1549 Updateonthereviewofthelaboursituationat Hiberniasite;consultantp.1544 lIST(Harmonizedsalestax) Impactofthenewtax;effectonelectricityrates p.1252-54;1344 INTERIMSupply Debatep.85-8$;135;1$2-8$ IRONOreCompanyofCanadaandUnitedSteel workersofAmerica Newthree-yearcontractreachedstrikethat startedonApril46isnowoverp.284 LABOURrelationsclimate Implementationofrecommendationscontained inthereportonlabourrelationsclimate presentedtogovernmentbyaworkinggroupp. 1949 LABOURStandardsAct(Bill26) Secondreadingp.1597 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.59 LEGISLATUREEstimatesp.785-87 LIQUORControlActandtheLiquorCorporation Act(Bill50) Secondreadingp.1790-93 LOANandGuaranteeAct Debatep.1025-28 MEMORIALUniversity Budgetcutbacks;proposedincreaseintuition feesp.334-35;502-04;805-06 DecisionbyBoardofRegents;ifstudentloans willbeincreasedp.997-98 Medicalschooltuitionfees-proposedincreaseto $8,000thisyeudecisionbyUniversity’sBoard ofRegentsp.806 Tuitionfees-impactofhighcostoffeesonac cessibilitytopost-secondaryethcation government’spositiononfreetuitionp.1501-03 MEMORIALUniversity-operatinggrantfrom provincialgovernment Noticeofmotionp.337 Debatep.38244;401 MEMORIALUniversityFoundationAct(Bill16) Secondreadingp.1063.34 MINIMUMwage Increaseinminimumwageintwostagesp.329 MININGandMineralRightsTaxMtbeamended toexemptIncoandtheVoisey’sBayoperations fromsubsection4.1(1)oftheact Debatep.2006-08 NEWFOUNDLANDandLabradorHousingCor poration PublicAccountsCommitteerequestinginforma tionfromHousingCorporationinordertocon ductareviewintoconcernsinAuditorGeneral’s Reportp.1987-88 NEWFOUNDLANDdockyard 57

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Update on the reopening of the dockyard; docu merit circulating in Ottawa by the Irving Group; update on two proposals received p. 1395 NEWFOUNDLAND Power Electrical rate increasç cossunr advocate’s roquest to Public Utilities Board for information regarding increase p. 143-44 Request to Public Utilities Board to approve an increase in electrical rates p. 29-30;33;79;116;181; 257;262292297;344;447;5 16;93 1;967;969; 1044 NEWFOUNDLAND Power - request for increase inelectricity rates Notice of motion p. 73 Debate p. 146-49;169-70 OFFSHORE oil companies Hiring practices of Rowan Limited, a company drilling for Hunt Oil on the West Coast p. 614-16 OIL exploration Announced that Amoco Canada Petroleum Com pany will be drilling on the Grand Banks in 1997,the West Bonue Bay prospect p. 1618 Successful bids selected following the Request for Bids announced on November 23195 p. 62ORAL Questions Argenna naval base - clean-up; offer from USGovernment regarding the clean-up p. 733 College campuses - reconsidered the closure ofBell Island campus and reinstituting first-year university courses in central region p. 289-90 College system - user fees in Grand Falls andother areas to reinstate first-year university program p. 690-91 Federal government - loss of jobs from this province to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia dueto centralization of government operations p. 70- 71 Goulds bypass road - if a decision has been released on the environmental review p. 766-67 Hibernia project - extension of Hibemia Special Agreement from consmiction phase to develop ment phase - effect on labour matters at Hiber ma site p. 1543-44 Hibemia project - hiring practices for commis sioning work at Hibernia investigation by Offshore Petroleum Board (CNOPB) p. 1286-87;1503 Hibernia project - if a consultant will be hired to give advice on an effective labour regime for production aspect at Hibernia p. 1317 Hibemia project - if a decision has been reached by Offshore Petroleum Board regarding hiringpractices; when report will be tabled p. 1624-25 Ilibernia project - update on the review of the labour relations situation at Hibernia consultant p. 1544;1625 HST (Harmonized sales tax) - impact of the newtax effect on electricity rates p. 1252-54 Labour relations climate - implementation ofrecommendations contained in report on labour relations presented to government by a workinggroup p. 1949 Memorial University - bodget cuthacks; proposedincrease in tuition fees p. 334-35;502-04;805 Memorial University - decision by Board ofRegents regarding tuition increases; student aid will be increased p. 997-98 Memorial University - medical school tuition fees - increase to $8,000 this yeas; decision by University’s Board of Regents p. 806 Memorial University - tuition fees - impact highcost of fees has on accessibility to post-secondary education; government’s position on free tuition p. 1501-03 Newfoundland and Labrador Housing - request from Public Accounts Committee for informa tion in order to conduct a review into concerns by Auditor General p. 1987-88 Newfoundland dockyard - update on the dock yard; document circulating in Ottawa by the Irving Group; status of the two proposa]s p. 1395Newfoundland Power - request for electrical rateincrease; consumer advocate’s request to PublicUtilities Board for information regarding increase p. 143-44 Newfoundland Power - request to PUB for a 4.9per cent increase in electrical rates p. 29-30 Offshore oil companies - hiring practices ofRowan Limited, company drilling for Hunt Oil on the West Coast p. 614-16 Revenue Canada Taxation Centre in St.

John’s - decision to lay off sixty workers in St.

John’s office p. 211 Star Lake hydro development project - if Cabinet has made a decision on whether Star Lake willproceed p. 1037 Star Lake hydro development project in Buchans - environmental impact study; impact on Buchans’ caribou herd p. 57940 Strategic social plan - former Member for Conception Bay South hired to work on document p.251 Strategic social plan - when consultation paperwill be released; senior civil servant hired to workon document p. 250-52 UI/El program - training courses and programs - fee-payer system p. 1133-34 UI/El program - training courses and programs - update on negotiations with federal government 58

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX forprovincetotakeovertheseprogramsp.1807- 09 UI/Elprogram-updateonsituationregarding HRDfundingforstudentsfortrainingendre trainingprogramsp.2029 Workers’CompensationMt-legislativereview oftheact;committeeappointed;InjuredWorkers Associationrepresentationonthecommitteep. 92425 Workers’CompensationCommission-increase inminimumwagebeingusedtoreducebenefits forinjuredworkersp.143Z1729 Workers’CompensationCommission-repeal regulationof1995andreinstituteoriginallegisla tiontomakedecisionsbyreviewpanelfinalend bindingp.1728-29 PACKAGINGMaterialAct(Bill17) Secondreadingp.1063.6-7 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp. 1063.101063.13 PENSIONBenefitsAct(New)(Bill46) Secondreadingp.1980.18-20 PtcIITCONS FoodandLivestockShow-requestgovernment toreinstatetheshowforfallof1996p.1074 Hibemiaproject-discriminationagainstlocal constructionworkersp.1768 Hibemiaproject-requestaninvestigationinto hiringpracticesattheHiberniasiteforthecom missioningphaseofGBSp.1549 NewfoundlandPowerrequestingPublicUtilities Boardtoapproveanincreaseinelectricalratesp. 33;79;257;29Z344;447;516;931;967 RevenueCanadaTaxationCentre-reductionin numberofstaffp.216 PRESCRIPTIONdrugprogram Oppositiontochangesinthedispensingfeesp. 1115 PRINTINGServicesAct(Bill19) Secondreadingp.1159-62 ComsniueeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1168.23- 24;1168.61-63;1200-1202 Thirdreadingp.1202.53-54 PRiVATEMember’sDay-agreementtowaive PrivateMember’sDayandproceedwithgovernment business Procedureifonememberwithdrawstheleave agreeduponthedaybeforep.1168.36-37 PROVINCIALCollegeAct(Bill47) Secondreadingp.1780-82 PUBLICAccountancyAct(Bill11) Secondreadingp.1084-87 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1088-91 PUBLICAccountancyAct,No.2(Bill20) Secondreadingp.1166-68 PUBLICSafetyAct(Bill10) Secondreadingp.1015-16 REGULATORYReformAmendmentAct(BillI) Secondreadingp.1057 RESOURCEEstimatesCommittee(ConcurrenceMo tion) Debatep.868-69 REVENUECanadaTaxationCentreinSt.John’s DecisiontolayoffsixtyworkersinSt.John’sof ficep.211;216 SCHOOLbustransportation Discontinuationofbusserviceforstudentsin SheaHeightsandotherareasp.5$1;69$ SCHOOLSAct,19%(Bill48) Secondreadingp.1756.18-19 SILVICULTUREprogram Detailsofthe19%programp.1030 SOCIALServicesEstimatesCommittee(Concur renceMotion) Debatep.876.11-16 STARLakehydrodevelopmentprojectinBuchans CabinethasmadeadecisiononwhetherStar Lakewillproceedp.1037 Environmentalimpactstudy;impactonBuchans’ caribouherdp.57940 STRATEGICsocialplan FormerMHAforConceptionBaySouthhiredp. 251 Whenconsultationpaperwillbereleased;senior civilservantretainedtoworkondocumentp. 250-52 STUDENTLoanProgram Loamwillbeincreasedtocoincidewithincrease intuitionfeesp.997-98 SUPPLEMENTARYSupplyMt Debatep.2075 SUPPLYAct Debatep.989.14 TAXAgreementAct(New)(Bill45) Secondreadingp.1969-73 TERRANovadevelopment Independentreviewpanelappointedtoconducta publicreviewoftheTerraNovaproject;Dr.Las lieHarrisappointedchairofthepanelp.1426-27 ResidentsresolvethattheTerraNovaoilfieldbe developedbyCanadianindustryforthebenefit ofallCanadiansp.191$ TRANSSHIPMENTTerminalproject Environmentalimpactstatementnotrequiredby theparmners.Chevron,MobilandPetrn-Canada p.1617 Ui/Elprogram 59

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Training courses aii1 programs - fee-payer system p. 1133-34 Training courses and programs - update on negotiations with federal government for province to take over programs p. 1807-09 Update on the situation regarding HRD finding for students for training and re-training programs p. 2029 VOISEY’S Bay development/Inco takeover construc tion of uneker and refinery be in Lalwador Debate p. 558-59 VOLUNTEER Service Medal Act (New) (Bill 29) Second reading p. 1980.4445 WORKERS’ Compensation Act Mandatory legislative review of the act - when committee will be struck; Injured Workers As sociation representation on the committee p. 924- 25 WORKERS’ Compensation Commission Annual report tabled p. 838 Increase in minimum wage emotmced by Mini ster being used by the commission to reduce benefits for injured workers p. 143Z 1729 Repeal the regulation in 1995 and reinstitute original legislation to make decisions by review panel final and binding p. 1728-29 Byrne, Mr.

Jack (PC, Cape St. Francis) ADDRESS in Reply to the Speech from the Throne Debate p. 265-72 ADVERTISEMENTS in the Globe and Mail and other national publications Cost of ads feawring the Premier and ministers p. 128748 ASSESSMENT Act and St.

John’s Assessment Act (Bffl36) Second reading p. 1665-66 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1866.1-2 AUTOMOBILE Dealers Act, Insurance Adjusters, Agents and Brokers Act, Insurance Companies Act, Real Estate Trading Act and Trust and Loan Cor porations licensing Act (Bill 51) Second reading p. 1980.32-34 AUTOMOBILE insurance rate structure Debate p. 1635-39 BUDGET debate by members p. 53&39;899-913 Amendment p. 901 CITY of Corner Brook Act (Bill 40) Second reading p. 1706-08 CITY of Mount Pearl Act (Bill 41) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1866.14- 15; 1866.28-29; 1866.48-51 CITY of St.

John’s Act Opposition to changes to the act which will repeal funding for Bowring Park and mad repair p. 1292 CiTY of St. John’s Act (Bill 25) Second reading p. 1611-12 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1854-58 CiTY of St.

John’s Act, No. 2 (Bill 38) Second reading p. 1709-18 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.80-93 CROWN lands Amount government will collect in revenues from buy-out of conunercial leases p. 1622 Changes to the new policy p. 139&97;1492-93 Government’s new crown lands pricing policy that applies to commercial, residential and recrea tional cottage leaseholders; further clarification p. 467;725 Meeting held regarding new pricing policy p. 763 New pricing policy; explanation regarding the ap praisal increased cost to residential and cottage leases p. 470-71;506-07;603 Number of residential leases and cottage leases processed yearly; conversion from lease to grant - will property tax be implemented p. 649 Opposition to the change in fees p. 65Z769; 808; 1008; 1221 CROWN lands - delay implementation of new policy Notice of motion p. 651 Debate p. 73842757-59 DEBATE on the Mjournment (Late Show) &own lands - new pricing policy p. 603;1492-93 Emergency 911 telephone system - cancellation of the expansion p. 1860-61 Municipalities - impact the GST/PST harmoniza tion will have on municipalities p. 202-03 EMERGENCY 911 telephone system Cancellation of the expansion program p. 1730- 31;1860-61 EXPROPRIATION Act (Bill 33) Second reading p. 1564-70 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.109-11 FIRE protection for St.

John’s and Corner Brook Cancellation of grants under cost-shared program for new fire fighting equipment and upgrading of old equipment p. 374 Impact of layoffs or job losses due to Budget cut p. 372-74 FIREFIGHTERS Protection Act (Bill 43) Second reading p. 1772-73 FISH Inspection Act (Bill 21) Second reading p. 137442 FISHERY Inshore fisher people requesting that the core criteria be changed p. 1358;1402 60

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX FOODandrecreationalfisheiy Government’spositionp.622;656;971 FREEDOMofInformationAct,andthePrivacy Act(Bill39) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.73-75 GOVERNMENTServicesEstimatesCommittee (ConcurrenceMotion) Debatep.794-98;$16-22 GRAVELpitcamping Government’sposifionenvironmentalissuep. 1072 GROUNDsearchandrescueorganizations Debatep.1824-26 HARMONAirForceBaseatStephenville Reportofgovernmentstudyintopetroleumwas tesatthatsite;whenreportwillbepresentedand clean-upbeginp.1541 INTERIMSupply Debatep.42-45;88-91;194-201 KINDERGARTENprogram literacy2000Programbereinstatedfor1996-’97 Kindergartenclassp.1003 LANDSAct(Bill22) Secondreadingp.1508-19 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.128 LEGISLATUREEstimatesp.781-85;788-89 LOCALGovernmentAwarenessWeekp.102 MUNICIPALInfrastructureProgram OngoingnegotiationswithfederalGovernment forprovisionofacost-sharedprogramfor1997 p.1914-15 MUNICIPALoperatinggrants RescindcutstoMOGsthatwereannouncedin Novemberj95p.107-08 MUMCWALTIES Budgetcutof$50millioninl99&97p.693 Englee-situationregardingthecutinMOGsand increaseinmunicipalassessmentseffecton smallercommunitiesp.1037-38 GSTrebatetomunicipalities-GST/PSTliar monization-impactonmunicipalitiesp.173- 75;202-03 MUNICWALIESAct(Bill42) Secondreadingp.1676-80 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1866.63 NEWFOUNDLANDandLabradorHousingCor poration Decreaseinbudgetestimates;saleofproperties, suchasChurchillSquareandArnold’sLoop apartments,ElizabethTowers,Southlandsand Pearlgatcp.546;613 Waitinglistsforsocialhousingunitsp.613 NEWFOUNDLANDdockyard Requestthatthedockyardbereopenedp.1399 NEWFOUNDLANDPower RequesttoPublicUtilitiesBoardtoapprovean increaseinelectricalratesp.80180294;479;517 NEWFOUNDLANDPower-requestforincreasein electhcityrates Debatep.151-55 OCCUPATIONALregulations WhitePaperonnewproposalstabledp.1580 ORALQuestions AdvertisementsintheGlobeandMailandother nationalpublicationsfeaturingthePremierand ministers-costoftheadsp.1287-88 Crownlands-meetingheldregardingnewpric ingpolicyp.763 Crownlands-newfeespolicy;numberofresiden tialandcottageleases;conversionfromleaseto grant-propertytaxbeimplementedp.649 Crownlands-newpricingpolicy;explanationof theappraisal;increasedcosttoresidentialandcot tageleasesp.470-71;506-07 Crownlandspricingpolicy-amountgovernment willcollectinrevenuesfrombuy-outofcommer cialleasesp.1622- Crownlandspricingpolicy-changestothepro gramp.1396-97 Emergency911telephonesystem-cancellationof theexpansionprogramp.1730-31 FireprotectionforSt.John’sandCornerBrook- impactoflayoffsorjoblossesthetoBudgetcut p.372-74 Gravelpitcamping-government’sposition;en vironmentalissuep.1072 HarmonAirForceBaseatStephenville-report ofgovernmentstudyintopetroleumwastesat thatsite;whenclean-upwillbeginp.1541 MunicipilInfrastructureProgram-ongoing negotiationsforaninfrastructureprogramfor 1997p.1914-15 Municipaloperatinggrants-rescindcutsto MOGsthatwereannouncedinNovemberj95p. 107-06 Municipalities-Budgetcutof$50millionin1996- 97p.693 Municipalities-effectthecutinMOOsandin creaseinassessmentswillhaveonmunicipalities; TownofEngleep.1037-38 Municipalities-harmonizationofPST/GST; GSTrebate-impactofharmonizationon municipalitiesp.173-75 NewfoundlandandLabradorHousing-decrease inbudgetestimates;saleofpropertiesElizabeth Towers,ChurchifiSquareapartments,South- lands,etc.p.546;613 61

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Newfoimdlaixl and Labrador Housing - waiting lists for social housing p. 613 Philip Place - cost ovemm on renovations p. 616- 17 Pouch Cove - request that an investigation be car ried out by the Auditor General to find out where money was misspent p. 1653-55;2024-26 Regional government - government’s position up date on White Paper on regional government p. 694 Regional government - provincial regionalizalion plan down loading of services to regional govern ments p. 1874-75 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary - wearing of sideamm p. 1433-34 PACKAGING waste program Debate p. 936-39 PENSION Benefits Act (New) (Bill 46) Second reading p. 1980.11-18 PETITIONS Crown lands - change in fees p. 1221 Inshore fisher people requesting that the core criteria be changed p. 1358;1402 Kindergarten program be reinstated for 1996-’97 school year p. 1003 Newfoundland Power requesting Public Utilities Board to .ipiuve an increase in electrical rates p. 180 Pouch Cove residents requesting government to undertake a full investigation into all aspects of the Town Council of Pouch Cove p. 1591-93;1659 PHLW Place Cost overrun on the renovations p. 616-17 POUCH Cove Residents requesting govemment to undertake a full investigation into all aspects of the Town Council of Pouch Cove p. 1591-93;1653- 55;1659;2024-26 PRINTING Services Act (Bill 19) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1168.24- 27;1168.46 Third reading p. 120121-27 PUBLIC Safety Act (Bill 10) Second reading p. 1011-15 REGIONAL government Government’s position update on White Paper on regional government p. 694 Provincial regionalization plan down loading of services to regional governments p. 1874-75 REGISTERED Nurses Mt (Bill 23) Second reading p. 1410-11 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1848-53 ROYAL Newfoundland Constabulary Wearing of sidearms - disparity between the policy of the RCMP and RNC p. 1433-34 ROYAL Newfoundland Constabulary - policy regard ing the wearing of sidearms Notice of motion p. 1473 SCHOOL bus monitoring program Program be introduced for all school buses in the province p. 1556 SCHOOL bus transportation Discontinuation of bus service for students in Shea Heigits and other areas p. 513 SCHOOLS Act, 1996 (Bill 48) Second reading p. 1756.13-18 ST.

John’s Municipal Elections Act (Bill 37) Second reading p. 1668 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1866.34 TAX Agreement Act (New) (Bill 45) Second reading p. 1930-37;1980.1-5 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 2064-66 URBAN and Rural Planning Act (Bill 35) Second reading p. 1598-1603 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.52-58 VOISEY’S Bay development/Inco takeover; construc tion of smelter and refinery be in Labrador Debate p. 564-66 VOLUNTEER Service Medal Act (New) (Bill 29) Second reading p. 1980.43-44 Canning, Mr.

Perry (L, Labrador West) ADDRESS in Reply to the Speech from the Throne Debate p. 123841 CHURCHILL Falls hy&o project When Churchill Falls contract will be renegotiated p. 1506 CHURCHILL Falls power contract - support efforts to change the contract with Hydro Quebec Notice of motion p. 1397-98 Debate p. 1435-37;145$-60 CROWN lands - delay implementation of new policy Debate p. 750-51 INTERIM Supply Debate p. 223-24 “MAIDEN” Speech - first speech made in House of Assembly Interim Supply debate p. 223-24 MINING and Mineral Rights Tax Act be amended to exempt Inco and the Voisey’s Bay operations from subsection 4.1(1) of the act Debate p. 1998-2001 ORAL Questions Churchifi Fails contract - when the Churchill Fails deal will be renegotiated p. 1506 REPORTS Tabled Resource Estimates Committee report p. 695 62

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX RESOURCEEstimatesCommittee Reportp.695 RESOURCEEstimatesCommittee(ConcurrenceMo tion) Debatep.827-28;831-32 VOISEY’SBaydevelopment/Incotakeoverconstruc tionofsmelterandrefmeiybeinLabrador Noticeofmotionp.475 Debatep.553-54;570-71 Decker,Hon.Chris(L,TheStraits&WhiteBayNorth) ADJOURNMENTMotion-Housedonotadjourn at500p.m.p.1741 CHURCHILLFallspowercontract-supportefforts tochangethecontractwithHydinQuebec Debatep.1456-57 CROWNlands Newpricingpolicy;explanationregardingtheap praisal;increasedcosttoresidentialandcottage leasesp.650 FREEDOMofInformationAct,andthePrivacy Act(Bill39) Noticeofmotionp.1257 Secondreadingp.1605-06;1610 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.67-68 GOVERNMENTprogramreview IfreviewofgovernmentdepartmentsbyCabinet committeeisconcludedandwhenitwillbe tabledp.1951;1989 HIERLUW,Oscar,condolencestofamilyuponhis deathp.2020 INTERIMSupply Debatep.49-50 flJDGMENTEnforcementAct(Bill44) Noticeofmotionp.1397 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.51 JURYAct(Bill24) Noticeofmotionp.1217 Secondreadingp.1522;1527 LEGALAidAct(Bill12) Noticeofmotionp.435 Secondreadingp.1058;1062-63 MINISTERIALStatements MountCashelOrphanagevictims-settlement reachedintheclaimofoneofthevictimsof abusçsettlementrecommendedtoothervictims p.1533 MOUNTCathelOrphanagevictimssettlement Ifgoverrunentwouldconsiderfullrestitutionto allvictimsp.1500-01 Settlementreachedinclaimofoneofthevictims ofabuse;recommendacceptancetoothervictims p.1533 NEWFOUNDLANDandLabradorLegalAidCom mission Fmancialstatementstabledp.1841 ORALQuestions Crownlands-newpricingpolicy;explanationof theappraisal;increasedcosttoresidentialandcot tageleasesp.650 Governmentprogramreview-ifreviewof governmentdepartmentsbyCabinetcommitteeis concludedandwhenreportwillbetabledp. 1951;1989 MountCashelvictimsofabuse-ifgovernment wouldconsiderfullrestitutiontoallvictimsp. 1500-01 Provincialcourtjudges-committeelookingat payincreasesforjudges-salaiyforchairmanp. 1656 RCMP-cutinfunding-reductioninhighway patrolpositionsandpatrolunitsp.333-34 RCMPdivisions-proposedclosureofsub divisionsinGander,CornerBrookandLabrador Cityp.175-76 RevenueCanadaTaxationCentreinSt.John’s- decisiontolayoffsixtyworkersinSt.John’sof ficep.211 RoyalNewfoundlandConstabulary-wearingof sidearmsp.1433-34 TransCityHoldings/healthcarecentres-if governmentwillfurtherappealdecisionby SupremeCourtofAppealp.1175 TransCityHoldings/healthcarecentres-out-of- courtsettlementhastakenplacep.1316-17 TransCityHoldings/healthcarecentres-public inquirybeheldasresultoffmdingsofJudge OrsbornanddecisionyesterdaybyCourtofAp pealp.726;885 TransCity/healthcuecentres-Minister’spar ticipationinalldecisionssurroundingtheTrans Cityaffairp.76Z1036 WhithoumeBoys’HomeandPleasantvillcYouth Centre-changeinjurisdictionfromDepartment ofSocialServicestoDepartmentofJusticep.72 PORTABILiTYofPensionsAct(Bill13) Secondreadingp.1063.1 PROVINCIALcourtjudges Committeesetuptolookatpayincreasesfor judges-salaryforthechairmanp.1656 RCMP Cutinfunding-reductioninhighwaypatrolposi tonsandfivehighwaypatrolunitsp.333-34 ProposedclosureofsubdivisionsinGander, CornerBrookandLabradorCityp.175-76 REGULATORYReformAmendmentAct(Bill1) Secondreadingp.1050;1057 63

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX REPORTS Tabled Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission financial statements p. 1841 REVENUE Canada Taxation Centre in Si John’sDecision to lay off sixty workers in St. John’s office p. 211 ROYAL Newfoundland Constabulary Wearing of sidearms - disparity between thepolicy of the RCMP and RNC p. 1433-34TRANS City Holdings/health care centres at Portaux Basques, Burgeo and St.

Lawrence Minister’s participation in all decisions surrounding the Trans City affair p. 76Z 1036 Out-of-court settlement has taken place p. 13 16-17 Provincial government will appeal decision byCourt of Appeal p. 1175 Public inquiry be held to determine if PublicTender Act was contravened- result of findingsby Judge Orsbom and yesterday by SupremeCourt of Appeal p. 726;885 VOISEY’S Bay development/Inco takeover; construction of smelter and refinery be in Labrador Debate p. 568-69 WifiTBOURNE Boys’ Home and PleasantviileYouth Centre Change in jurisdiction from the Department ofSocial Services to Department of Justice p. 72 Dicks, Hon.

Paul (L, Humber West) ADVERTISEMENTS in the Globe and Mail andother national publications Cost of ads featuring the Premier and ministers p. 1287 BUDGET for 1996 Budgetary projections for this year; $30 millioncontingency reserve fund p. 330 BUDGET Speech delivered by Minister of Finance p. 320-26 CONSOLIDATED Fund Services - Committee ofSupply p. 658-67 CONTINGENCY Reserve Estimate of ExpenditureNotice of motion p. 695 DEBATE on the Adjournment (Late Show) HST (Harmonized sales tax) - impact of the newsales tax; effect on electricity rates p. 1345-46ECONOMIC situation Tabled the November 1996 “Economic Review”which explains improved economic situations forthis year p. 1462 EMPLOYMENT Insurance Act Amendments passed by House of Commons yesterday - impact of measures on this province; seasonal workers; intensity rule; retraining programs p. 285 EXECUTIVE Council Estimates - Committee ofSupply p. 668-83;700-23 FINANCIAL Corporations Capital Tax ActNotice of motion p. 327 FINANCIAL position of the province Midyear update p. 1203 HST (Harmonized sales tax) Ability of federal government or provinces to increase or decrease their share of the VAT (valuedadded tax) p. 1538-39;158$-89;1619 Commitment from Paul Martin, federal Minister, to have other provinces participate in thecombined sales tax p. 1870 Difference in the shortfall in revenues with thenew blended sales tax p. 1911-12 Impact of the new tax; effect on electricity ratesp. 1253-55;1345-46 Increased costs due to harmonization assessedcost to retail operators; system of tax-inclusive pricing p. 1832-36 Presentation by Retail Council of Canada regarding effect of harmonization on the retail industry p. 1621 INCOME Tax Act Notice of motion p. 327 INTERIM Supply Notice of motion p. 23 Debate p. 38-39 LEGISLATURE Estimates p. 774-75;7854$ LIQUOR Control Act and the Liquor CorporationAct (Bill 50) Notice of motion p. 1657 Second reading p. 178849 LOAN Act Notice of motion p. 416 LOAN and Guarantee Act Notice of motion p. 416 LOAN guarantees List tabled p. 414;695 LOCAL Authority Guarantee Act Notice of motion p. 417 MARBLE Mountain development Method used in hiring key people at Mountain Development Corporation merit Corporation p. 2027-28 MINING and Mineral Tax Act Reduction in transfer payments from the federalgovermnent if revenue increased through royalties p. 1251 MINISTERIAL Statements Economic situation - tabled the November 1996“Economic Review” p. 1462 Marble and Manage- 64

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX Financialpositionoftheprovince-midyearup datep.1203 Payequityagreementreachedbetweenprovincial governmentandNAPEp.1424 RetailSalesTaxonsaleofautomobilesby registereddealers-salestaxreducedfrom12per centto$percentuntiltaxharmonizationon Apr.1/97p.1867 MUNICIPALJnfrasucwreProgram OngoingnegotiationswithFederalGovernment forprovisionofacost-sharedprogramfor1997 p.1915 NEWFOUNDLANDLiquorCorporation Annualreportsfor1995and1996tabledp. 414;1656 Government’spositiononprivatizalionofthe LiquorCorporationp.1290 NEWFOUNDLANDMunicipalFinancingCorpora tion Financialstatementstabledp.1435 ORALQuestions AdvertisementsintheGlobeandMailandother nationalpublicationsfeaturingthePremierand ministers-costoftheadsp.1287 Budgetfor1996-budgetaiyprojectionsforthis year$30millioncontingencyreservefundp.330 EmploymentInsuranceAct-amendmentspassed -impactofmeasuresonthisprovince’s budgetarysituationp.285 HST(Harmonizedsalestax)-abilityoffederal governmentorprovincestoincreasetheirshare oftheVAT(valuedaddedtax)p.153$-39;15$8- 89;1619 HST(Harmonizedsalestax)-commitmentfrom FederalMinister,PaulMartin,tohaveother provincesparticipateinthecombinedsalestaxp. 1870 HST(Harmonizedsalestax)-differenceinthe shortfallinrevenueswiththenewblendedsales taxp.1911-12 HST(Harmonizedsalestax)-impactofthenew taxeffectonelectricityratesp.1253-55 HST(Harmonizedsalestax)-increasedcoststo province;assessedthecosttoretailoperators;sys temoftax-inclusivepricingp.1832-36 HST(Harmonizedsalestax)-presentationby RetailCouncilofCanadaregardingtheeffectof harmonizationontheretailindustzyp.1621 MarbleMountaindevelopment-methodusedin hiringkeypeopleatMarbleMountainDevelop mentCorporationandManagementCorporation p.2027-28 MiningandMineralTaxAct-reductionintrans ferpaymentsfromfederalgovernmentifrevenue increasedthroughroyaltiesp.1251 MunicipalInfrastructureProgram-ongoing negotiationsforaninfrastructureprogramfor 1997p.1915 NewfoundlandLiquorCorporation- government’spositionontheprivatizationofLiq uorCorporationp.1290 RST,OSTharmonization-newtaxoninsurance premiumsandonprivatesaleofvehicles;contin gencyplanforrevenueshortfallsp.1465-67 StatsCanada-projectionsandeconomicforecast p.330 Term29Agreement-three-stagepaymentof $130millioutablelettersbetweenthetwogovern mentsprovidingdetailsofthearrangementp. 801-03 Voisey’sBaydevelopment-negativeeffectsthe GST/PSTharmonizationwillhaveonVoisey’s Bayprojectp.292 ORDERinCouncil AuthorizationsforDepartmentofEducation tabledp.1768 PAYequityagreement Agreementreachedbetweenprovincialgovern mentandNAPEp.1424 POOLEDPensionFund Financialstatementstabledp.1321 PORTABILiTYofPensionsAct(Bill13) Noticeofmotionp.416 PORTABILiTYofPensionsAct,No.2(Bill28) Noticeofmotionp.1218 Secondreadingp.1528 PRE-COMMITMENToffunds OrdersinCouncilforfundingforGanderHospi talandCanoeRiverroadp.1435 PUBUCaccountsoftheprovince Tabledp.2030 PUBliCServiceCommission Annualreporttabledp.414 RAISINGofSupply(CommitteeofWholeonWays andMeansforBudget) Noticeofmotionp.253 REPORTSTabled EconomicReviewreportfor1996-reportex plainstheeconomicsituationforthisyearp.1462 Loanguarantees-listp.414;695 NewfoundlandliquorCorporationannual reportsfor1995and1996p.414;1656 NewfoundlandMunicipalFinancingCorporation financialstatementsp.1435 OrderinCouncilpertainingtoauthorizationsfor DepartmentofEducationp.1768 65

HANSARD SAKER INDEX Pooled Pension Fund financial statements p. 1321Pre-commitment of funds - Orders in Council forGander Hospital and Comic River road p. 1435Public accounts of the province for year endedMarch 31196 p. 2030 Public Service Commission annual report p. 414Special warrants p. 475 Temporary loans - list tabled p. 414;695RETAIL sales tax on sale of automobiles byregistered dealers Reduction in sales tax from 12 per cent to $ percent until tax harmonization on April 1197 p.1867 RST/GST harmonization Answer to questions regarding tax adjustments inthe new harmonized tax p. 154648 Proposed new tax on insurance premiums and onprivate sale of vehicles; contingency plan forrevenue shortfalls p. 1465-67 STATISTICS Canada Projections and economic forecast p. 330SUPPLEMENTARY Supply Act Notice of motion p. 1657 SUPPLY Act Notice of motion p. 253TAX Agreement Act (New) (Bill 45)Notice of motion p. 1473 Second reading p. 1885-88 TEMPORARY loans List tabled p. 414;695 TERM 29 Agreement Tabled letters between both governments; reference to Newfoundland Additional Financial AssistanceActp.847 Three-stage payment of $130 million; table lettersbetween federal and provincial governmentsproviding details of the arrangement p. 801-03VOISEY’S Bay development Negative effects the GST/PST harmonizationwill have on Voisey’s Bay project p. 292WARRANTS Tabled p. 475 Efford, Hon.

John (L, Peat de Grave) ADDRESS in Reply to the Speech from the ThroneDebate p. 1268-74 AQUACULTtJRE and fish farming initiativesDebate p. 314-17 BAY d’Espoir Highway Request funding for upgrading and resurfacing p.441 BUDGET debate by members p. 9 18.32-35CAPLIN fishery Impact the harvesting of small caplin will haveon recovering cod stocks p. 376 Management plan for 1997 p. 1830 Proposal to set caplin quotas this year p. 886Result of the plant quota system p. 1504CHURCHilL Falls power contract - support effortsto change the contract with Hydro QuebecDebate p. 1458 CRAB fishery Assistance from Department of Justice regardingprocessors and harvesters p. 57$ Crab management plan released recently by DFOp. 1034 Crab processing licences issued to companies inSt.

Lawrence, Burgeo and Benoit’s Cove p. 1036Proposals for crab licences; proposal from Burgee and St. Lawrence; transfer of licences; licunces issued to St.

Lawrence, Benoit’s Cove, etc. p.1031-36 Reduction in crab harvesting quotas for 1997 inBonavista Bay and White Bay if new processingliceeces will be issued p. 1430-32 Statements by Minister on “Fishenes Broadcast” on CBC regarding the operation of a cartel between processors p. 545-46;5Th78 Update on negotiations between harvesters andprocessors; Newfoundland crab boats landingcatch in Nova Scotia p. 728-30FISH Inspection Mt New amendments to the act p. 1357FISH Inspection Act (Bill 21) Notice of motion p. 1217 Second reading p. 1324-26;1483;1490-91 FISH plant in Twillingare Request provincial government to issue a craband shrimp licence for the plant p. 1658FISHERY Answer to questions regarding the by-catch limits p. 144 Answer to questions regarding the St.

Lawrencefish plant p. 1591 Condition of cod stocks; new Department ofFisheries and Oceans policy as it relates to codby-catch limits p. 14143 Experimental project into the king crab fisheiyand shrimp pot fishery p. 281 Fish processing plant at Sc Lawrence - if thefacility has been sold and cost p. 1542Government’s plan to reduce fish processing seetor when task force will be appointed p. 211-12Processing industry - new cost recovery initiativebrought about by DFO; new fee smicwrep. 508FOOD and recreational fishery 66

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX Government’spositionp.376;439;512;815; 97Z1003;1143 Government’spositiononarecreationalfishery; St.Pierre&Miquelonpermittedafoodfisheryp. 845-46 FOREIGNoverfithingontheGrandBanks Reportonincreasedforeignactivityonthe GrandBanksp.1950-51;19$5-86 INTERIMSupply Debatep.61;99-100134-35;234-36 JURYMt(Bill24) Noticeofmotionp.

MINISTERIALStatements Caplinfishery-managementplanfor1997p. 1830 ProfessionalFishHarvesters’CertificationBoard -appointmentofmembersp.1246 Shrimpfishery-MinisterMifflinannouncedthat northernshrimpquotasmaybeincreasedby March,1997p.1646 NEWFOUNDLANDPower RequesttoPublicUtilitiesBoardtoapprovean increaseinelecthcalratesp.930 NEWFOUNDLANDPower-requestforincreasein electhcityrates Debatep.164-66 ORALQuestions Caplinfishery-impactharvestingofsmallcaplin willhaveonrecoveringcodstocksp.376 Caplinfishery-proposaltosetcaplinquotasthis yearp.886 Caplinfishery-resultoftheplantquotasystem p.1504 Crabfishery-assistancefromDepartmentofJus ticeregardingtheprocessorsandharvestersp.578 Crabfishery-companiesissuedlicencesinSt.

Lawrence,BurgeoandBenoit’sCovep.1036 Crabfishery-crabmanagementplanrecently releasedbyDepartmentoffisheries&Oceansp. 1034 Crabfishery-proposalsforcrablicences; proposalsfromBurgeoandSt.Lawrence;ans feroflicencesp.1031-36 Crabfishery-reducingcrabharvestingquotas for1997inBoriavistaBayandWhiteBay;ifnew processinglicenceswillbeissuedp.1430-32 Crabfishery-statementsbyMinisteron “FisheriesBroadcast”onCBCregardingthe operationofacartelbetweenprocessorsp.545- 46;577-78 Crabfishery-updateonnegotiationsbetween harvestersandprocessorscrabboatslanding catchinNovaScotiap.728-30 fishInspectionAct-newamendmentstotheact p.1357 FishprocessingplantatScLawrence-ifplant hasbeensoldandthecostp.1542 Fishery-conditionofcodstocks;newDepart mentofFisheriesandOceanspolicyasitrelates tocodby-catchlimitsp.141.43 Fishery-flabprocessingindustry-newcost recoveryinitiativebroughtaboutbyDFO;new feestrucWrep.508 Fishery-government’splantoreducefish processingsector;whentaskforcewillbeap pointedp.211-12 Foodfishery-government’spositiononarecrea tionalfishery-ScPierre&Miquelonpermitteda foodfisheryp.845-46 foodfishery-government’spositiononthe reopeningoffoodfisheryp.376 ForeignoveffishingontheGrandBanks-report onincreasedforeignoveffishingp.1950-51;19$5- 86 PhilipPlace-costoverrunonrenovationsp.616- 17 PublicTenderAct-numberofleaseexceptions beingtabledintheHouseforonemonthp.542- 43 Salmonfishery-buy-backofsalmonlicences; supportasentinelsalmonfisheryp.844-45 Salmonfishery-commercialsalmonfishery quotafor1997;licencebuy-backp.1695 Salmonfishery-statusoftheAtlanticsalmon stocks;recreationalsalmonfisheryp.1589 Sealfishery-harvestingquotaforsealsforup comingseason;harvestingandmarketingofblue backsealsp.1763-64 PACKAGINGwasteprogram Debatep.946-48 PHILIPPlace Costovemanontherenovationsp.616-17 PROFESSIONALFishHarvestersAct(Bill9) Noticeofmotionp.435 Secondreadingp.589-94;63941 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1018-22 PROFESSIONALFishHarvesters’Certification Board Appointmentofmemberstotheboardp.1246 PUBLICTenderMt Exceptionstabledp.435 Numberofleaseexceptionsbeingtabledinthe Houseforonemonthp.542-43 REPORTSTabled PublicTenderActExceptionsp.435 RESOURCEEstimatesCommittee(ConcurrenceMo tion) 67

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Debate p. 863-67 SALMON fishery Buy-back of salmon licences; support a sentinelsalmon fisbeiyp. 844-45 Commercial salmon fishery quota for 1997;licence buy-beck p. 1695 Status of the Atlantic salmon stocks; recreationalsalmon fishery p. 1589 SEAL fishery Harvesting quota for seals for upcoming seasonharvesting and marketing of blue back seals p.1763-64 SHRIMP firy Minister Mifflin announced that northern shrimpquotas may be increased when new managementplan is released by March, 1997 p. 1646 Fitzgerald, Mr.

Roger (PC, Bonavista South)ADDRESS in Reply to the Speech from the ThroneDebate p. 1261-67 AGRICULTURAL Awareness Campaign Campaign launched across the province to increase awareness of agriculture and the food industry p. 1800 AGRICULTURAL marketing and developmentMarketing of local vegetables p. 433;605-06AGRICULTURAL shows and exhibitions Cut in funding p. 433-34 AGRWOODS industry Update on expansion and diversification occurring in the industry; opening of new mushroomoperation in Argentia by Mr.

Owen Hickey ofWhitbourne p. 879 AQUACULTURE and fish farming initiatives Debate p. 301-05 AUTOMOBILE insurance rate structure Debate p. 1630-34;1643 Notice of motion p. 1042 AUTOMOBILE insurance rates Rural Newfoundland be reclassified from Zone 1to Zone 2 p. 1361;1404 BIG game hunt Use of helicopters in the hunt p. 1402BUDGET debate by members p. 530-35;918.5-12 CAPiTAL roads program Roads in Bonavista South - Route 235 and roadto provincial park p. 765-66 CAPLN fishery Impact the harvesting of small caplin will haveon recovering cod stocks p. 37546 Proposal to set caplin quotas this year p. 886Result of the plant quota system p. 1504Cfl’ of St.

John’s Act, No. 2 (Bill 38)Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.87-88 CRAB fishery Crab processing licences issued to companies inSt.

Lawrence, Burgeo and Benoit’s Cove p. 1036Reduction in crab harvesting quotas for 1997 inBonavista Bay and White Bay; if new processinglicences will be issued p. 1430-31 Statements by Minister on “Fisheries Broadcast” on CBC regarding the operation of a cartel between processors p. 54446;5Th78 Update on negotiations between crab processorsand harvesters p. 693 Update on negotiations between harvesters andprocessors; Newfoundland crab boats landingcatch in Nova Scotia p. 728-30 CROWN lands Opposition to the change in fees p. 1006CROWN lands - delay implementation of new policyDebate p. 751-54 DEBATE on the Adjournment (Late Show)Agricultural marketing and development - marketing of vegetables p. 605-06 EXECUTiVE Council Estimates - Committee ofSupply p. 716-18 EXPROPRIATION Act (Bill 33) Second reading p. 1571-73 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.106-07; 1980.120-22 FARM Business Management Agreement Program flmded by federal and provincial governments to help expand the farm management culture p. 1648 FIREFIGHTERS Protection Act (Bill 43) Second reading p. 1775-77 FISH and wildlife resources Two initiatives announced - Inland Fish andWildlife Advisory Council established and Conservation and Stewardship Stamp Program approved p. 1722 FISH Inspection Act New amendments to the act p. 1357FISH Inspection Act (Bill 21) Second reading p. 1326-37;1484-90 Third reading p. 2066-71 FISHERY Condition of cod stocks; new Department offisheries and Oceans policy as it relates to codby-catch limits p. 14142 Fish processing plant at St.

Lawrence - if thefacility has been sold and cost p. 1542Government’s plan to reduce fish processing 5cc-ter when task force will be appointed p. 211-12Inshore fisher people requesting that the corecriteria be changed p. 1359; 1403 68

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX Processingindustry-newcostrecoveryinitiative broughtaboutbyDFO;newfeestnrcflirep.507- 06 TAGSprogram-changesannouncedbyMinister Muffinregardingtheretirementoftheprogram in1998p.1103-04 TAGSprogramfishermenandfishplant workersremovedfromTAGSprogramp. 33664648 FOODandrecreationalfishery Government’spositionp. 339376;3$1;437;511;584;$14 FOODDonationAct(New)(Bill30) Secondreadingp.1980.26-28 FOODDonationandDisthbotionAct Updateanbillintroducedin1995topermitin permarketsandotherbusinessestherightto donatefoodtofoodbenksupdateonprogress ofCabinetcommitteep.1872-73 FOREIGNoverfishingontheGrandBanks Reportonincreasedforeignactivityonthe GrandBanksp.1912-13;1950-51;1964-87 FREEDOMofInformationAct,andthePrivacy Act(Bill39) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.71-73 FURindustry Five-yearstrategyforthefurindustryannounced p.1581 GOVERNMENTServicesEstimatesCommittee (ConcurrenceMotion) Debatep.822-27 GROUNDsearchandrescueorganizations Debatep.1819-21 fflBERMAproject Hiringpracticesforcommissioningworkat Hibemis;investigationbyOffshorePetroleum Board(CNOPB)p.1769 Requestaninvestigationintohiringpracticesat Ilibemiasiteforthecommissioningphaseofthe GB$p.1550 IN1’ERIMSupply Debatep.82-85;131-34;236-39 LANDSAct(Bill22) Secondreadingp.1519-22 MUMCWALITIESAct(Bill42) Secondreadingp.168041;1696-1700 NEWFOUNDLANDPower RequesttoPublicUtilitiesBoardtoapprovean increaseinelectricalratesp. 74;111;261;296;342;478;587;619;652 695-97;772809;848;931-321048 NEWFOUNDLANDPower-requestforincreasein electricityrates Debatep.166-67 ORALQuestions Agriculturalmarketinganddevelopment-market ingoflocalvegetablesp.433 Agriculturalshowsandexhibitions-cutinfund ingforcertainshowsandexhibitionsp.433-34 Capitalroadsprogram-roadsinBonavista SouthRoute235androadtoprovincialparkp. 765-66 Caplinfishery-impactharvestingofsmallcaplin willhaveonrecoveringcodstocksp.375-76 Caplinfishery-proposaltosetcaplinquotasthis yearp.886 Caplinfishery-resultoftheplantquotasystem p.1504 Crabfishery-companiesissuedlicencesinSt.

Lawrence,BurgeoandBenoit’sCovep.1036 Crabfishery-reducingcrabharvestingquotas for1997inBonavistaBayandWhiteBay;ifnew processinglicenceswillbeissuedp.1430-31 Crabfishery-statementsbyMinisteron “FisheriesBroadcast”onCBCregardingthe operationofacartelbetweenprocessorsp.544- 46;577-7$ Crabfishery-updateonnegotiationsbetween crabprocessorsandharvestersp.693 Crabfishery-updateonnegotiationsbetween harvestersandprocessors;crabboatslanding catchinNovaScotiap.728-30 FishInspectionAct-amendmentstoBill21 beforetheHousep.1357 FishprocessingplantatStLawrence-ifplant hisbeensoldandthecostp.1542 Fishery-conditionofcodstocks;newDepart mentofFisheriesandOceanspolicyasitrelates tocodby-catchlimitsp.14142 Fishery-fishprocessingindustry-newcost recoveryinitiativebroughtaboutbyDFO;new feestructurep.507-08 Fishery-government’splantoreducefish processingsectorwhentaskforcewillbeap pointedp.211-12 Fishery-TAGSprogram-changesannouncedby MinisterMuffinregardingretirementofTAGS programin1998p.1103-04 Fishery-TAGSprogramfishermenandfish plantworkersremovedfromTAGSprogramp. 336646-48 FoodDonationandDisthbiitionAct-billintro ducedin‘95permittingsupermarketsandother businessestherighttodonatefoodtofood banks;updateonCabinetcommitteep.1872-73 Foodfishery-government’spositiononthe reopeningoffoodfisheryp.376 69

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Foreign overfithing on the Grand Banks - report on increased foreign overfishingp. 1912-13;1950- 51;198447 Physicians in the province - shortage of medical doctors in rural areas; doctor shortage in Boriavis tap. 1255-56 Provincial court judges - committee looking at pay increases for judges - salaiy for chairman p. 1656 Salmon fishery - buy-back of salmon licences support a sentinel salmon fishery p. 844-45 Salmon fishery - commercial salmon fishery quota for 1997; licence buy-back p. 1695 Salmon fishery - status of the Atlantic salmon stocks; recreational salmon fishery p. 1589 Seal fishery - harvesting quota for seals for up coming season harvesting and marketing of blue back seals p. 1763-64 Transportation Deparmient - road conditions on Bonavista Peninsula at start of winter conditions p. 1656 PACKAGING waste program Debate p. 949-52 PETITIONS Automobile insurance rates - rural New foundland be reclassified from Zone 1 to Zone 2 p. 1361;1404 Crown lands - change in fees p. 1006 Newfoundland Power requesting Public Utilities Board to approve an increase in electrical rates p. 11 1;261;2%;34Z478;587;619;652695- 97;772809;848;1048 Private flshing zones being established on rivers of Newfoundland - opposition by residents and sports salmon fishermen p. 1077 PHYSICIANS in the province Shortage of doctors in rural areas; shortage of medical doctor in Bonavista p. 1255-56 PRESCRWHON drug program Opposition to changes in the dispensing fees p. 1107 PRINTING Services Act (Bill 19) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1168.28- 3 1;1 168.48-50; 1195-99 PRIVATh fishing zones on rivers of Newfoundland and LatEador Residents and sports fishermen opposed to the es tablishment of these zones p. 1077 PROFESSIONAL Fish Harvesters Act (Bill 9) Second reading p. 594-603;624-27 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 10 19-21 PROFESSIONAL Fish Harvesters’ Certification Board Appoinbuent of members to the board p. 1247 PROVINCIAL court judges Committee set up to look at pay increases for judges - salary for the chairman p. 1656 PUBLIC Safety Act (Bill 10) Second reading p. 1016-17 RESOURCE Estimates Committee (Concurrence Mo tion) Debate p. 855-63 SALMON fishery Buy-back of salmon licenors; support a sentinel salmon fishery p. 844-45 Commercial salmon fishery quota for 1997; licence buy-back p. 1695 Status of the Atlantic salmon stocks; recreational salmon fishery p. 1589 SCHOOL milk program Update on the program announced funding for 1996,97 school year p. 1349 SCHOOLS Act, 1996 (Bill 48) Second reading p. 1756.7-13 SEAL fishery Harvesting quota for seals for upcoming season harvesting and marketing of blue back seals p. 1763-64 SHRIMP fishery Minister Muffin announced that northern shrimp quotas may be increased when new management plan is released by March, 1997 p. 1647 TAX Agreement Act (New) (Bill 45) Second reading p. 1906.3-10;1973-78 TRANSPORTATION, mad conditions Road conditions on Bonavista Peninsula during start of winter mouths p. 1656 TROUTING season Protest the late opening of the 1997 winter trout ing season for Zone 2 p. 548 VOLUNTEER Service Medal Act (New) (Bill 29) Second reading p. 1980.3841 Flight, Mr.

Graham (L, Wthdsor.Sprlngdale) COLLEGE system Spnngdale campus - reverse the decision to close Springdale campus p. 963 PETITIONS Sptingdale campus - reverse the decision to close the Spnngdale campus p. 963 Foote, Hon. Judy (L, Grand Bank) ECONOMIC zones Establishment of provisional boards and per manent boards p. 579 EMPLOYMENT Insurance Mt Amendments passed by House of Commons yesterday - impact of measures on this province; 70

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX seasonalworkers;intensitynile;retraining programsp.285 FISHERY TAGSprogram-changesannouncedbyMinister Mifflinregardingtheretirementoftheprogram in199$p.11034)4 TAGSprogramfishermenandfishplant workersremovedfromTAGSprogramp.336 HBERNIAproject Hiringpracticesforcommissioningworkat HiberuiainvestigationbyOffshorePetroleum Board(CNOPB)p.1286-87;1503;1770 INFORMATIONTechnologyAssociationconference BidbyNewfoundlandAffianceofTechnicalIn dustriestoattractSoftware‘98,anannualinter nationalconferencep.1685 INTERIMSupply Debatep.53-55;232 INTERNETsces ExpansionofInternetservicestoruralNew foundlandandLabradorp.1578 “MAIDEN”Speech-firstspeechmadeinHouse ofAssembly InterimSupplydebatep.53-55 MINISTERIALStatements GoldmineandmillatNuggetPond-Richmont MinesannouncedtheconstructionofNugget Pondprojectp.919 InformationTechnologyAssociationconference- bidbyNewfoundlandAllianceofTechnicalIn dustriestoattractSoftware‘9$p.1685 Internetservices-expansionofservicestorural NewfoundlandandLabradorp.157$ Regionaleconomicdevelopmentagenda-update ontheprogressoftheboardsintheeconomic zonesp.1719 NUGGETPondgoldmineandmill RichmontMinesannouncedtheconstructionof theNuggetPondprojectnearSnooksAimp.919 ORALQuestions Economiczones-establishmentofprovisional boardsandpermanentboardsp.579 EmploymentInsuranceAct-amendmentspassed -impactofmeasuresonthisprovince’s budgetarysituationp.285 Fishery-TAGSprogram-changesannouncedby MinisterMifflinregardingretirementofTAGS programin199$p.1103-04 Fishery-TAGSprogramfishermenandfish plantworkersremovedfromTAGSprogramp. 336 Hibemiaproject-hiringpracticesforcommis sioningworkatHibeniiainvestigationbyOff shoiePetroleumBoard(CNOPB)p.1286-87;1503 UI/Elprogram-trainingcoursesandprograms- fec-payersystemp.1133 UI/Elprogram-trainingcoursesandprograms- updateonnegotiationswithfederalgovernment forprovinceUtakeovertheseprogramsp.1808- 09 PROVINCIALParksAct(Bill7) Secondreadingp.1063.4 REGIONALeconomicdevelopment UpdateontheprogressoftheRegional EconomicDevelopmentBoardsp.1719 UI/Elprogram Trainingcoursesandprograms-fee-payersystem p.1133 Trainingcoursesandprograms-updateon negotiationswithfederalgovernmentfor provincetotakeoverprogramsp.1806-09 French,Mr.Bob(PC,ConceptionBaySouth) AIRambulanceservice Tableananalysisoftherelativecostofcontract ingouttheservicecomparedwithrunningtheser vicein-housep.1391-92 Updateontheprivatizanonofairambulanceser vicesforSt.Anthony;tenderfortheprovisionof medicalpersonnelp.1623 BAYd’EspoirHighway Requestfundingforupgradingandresurfacingp. 440 BRIDGEinCapeBroyleonRoute10 Ferrylandresidentsrequestfundingbeapproved forreplacementofbridgeinCapeBroylep.378 BUDGETdebatebymembersp.91$.1-5;973-76 CAPITALroadsprogram Listofprojectsforfiscalyear1996-97p.800 Whenlistwillbetabledtenderforcalcium chlorideforunpavedroadsp.763 CITYofMountPearlAct(Bill41) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1866.15- 17;1866.29-32;1866.51-53 CiTYofSt.John’sAct,No.2(Bill38) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.91-92 CNmadcntiserservice PublicUtilitiesBoard-companyseekingap provaltooperateacompetingtrans-islandbus servicep.31 SaleofroadcniiserservicetoDormanRoberts Umiteddiscussionswithfederalgovernment regardingthesalep.30-32 CONCEFflONBaySouth Fundingforwaterandsewerprojectproposal forpublicflnivatcpartnershipsp.372 CONCEPTIONBaySouthTownCouncil Congratulationstonewly-electedcouncilp.1425 71

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX DEBATE on the Adjournment (Late Show) Hospital restructuring - annualized savings p. 134041 EDUCATIONAL reform Request government to implement the reforms en dorsed in September 5,95 referendum p. 1045 EXPROPRIATION Act (Bill 33) Second reading p. 1528-31;1560-62 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.94- 98; 1980.119-20 Third reading p. 2071-73 FERRY services for Bell Island Government’s plan to transfer Beaumont Hamel from Fogo Island run to Bell Island and con struct new ferty for Fogo Island p. 215 FIREFIGHTERS Protection Act (Bill 43) Second reading p. 1775 FISH Inspection Act (Bill 21) Second reading p. 1370-74 GRACE Hospital Agreement reached with Salvation Army for pur chase of Grace Hospital properties p. 1064 Proposed closure; purchase of hospital by govern ment; purchase price p. 803-04 GROUND search and rescue organizations Debate p. 1816-17 HEALTH care board for Clarenville and Bunn and Bonavista Peninsulas Report presented to Health Care Corporation Board of Directors - implementation of the recommendations - peer review of CEO p. 1878 HEALTH care board for Western Region Request government to cease any further reduc tion in funding p. 218 Suspension of the chief executive officer of the board; investigation into the running of the board p. 1913-14 HEALTH Care Corporation of St.

John’s Cleaning services provided by a private contrac tor for St. Qare’s, Waterford and other hospitals p. 1429-30 Closure of kitchen at Miller Centre; plan to have all hospitals meals prepared at one site in the city p. 1764 Contracts let without using the public tendering process - work at Janeway and printing contract for Liuledale School of Nursing p. 1471-72 Responsibility for the disposal of needles at St.

Qare’s and other hospitals p. 1724 HEALTH care services Central Newfoundland - medical services, such as dialysis machines p. 13 12-14 Health Sciences Complex - waiting lists for car diac surgy p. 1877 Nursing home fees - amount of revenue collected when fee is $4,000 a month $2,800 a month and $1,510 a month p. 1101-02 IDERLHIY, Oscar, condolences to family upon his death p. 2020 HOME care workers strike Strikes by workers on Southern Shore and Corn- care in City - government increase funding to private companies who provide home care p.1132-33 HOSPifAL restructuring Announcement on June 29/95 ye Janeway, Children’s Rthab and Grace Hospital closures; when government plan will be released; loss of health care jobs p. 431-3Z889 Update by Sister Elizabeth Davis on November 12th; annualized savings once restructuring is completed p. 1212-13;134041 INTERIM Supply Debate p. 55-56; 122-23 JANEWAY Hospital Cost of proposed move to Health Sciences Centre; cost of renovations at Janeway to accom modate Rehab Centre p. 177-78 Plan for the new facility at Health Sciences Com plex; plan for transfer of Janeway to new facility p. 999-1000 “MAIDEN” Speech - first speech made in House of Assembly Interim Supply debate p. 55-56 MUMCIPALII1ES Act (Bill 42) Second reading p. 1669-76 NEWFOUNDLAND dockyard Notice already served on federal Minister of Labour on closure of the dockyard p. 732 NEWFOUNDLAND Power Request to Public Utilities Board to approve an increase in electhcal rates p. 25$;448;968 NEWFOUNDLAND Power - request for increase inelectricity rates Debate p. 158-59 ORAL Questions Air ambulance service - table an analysis of the cost of contracting out the service compared to running the service in-house p. 1391-92 Air ambulance service - update on privatization of air ambulance services for St.

Anthony; tenderfor provision of medical personnel p. 1623 Capital roads program - when list of projects will be tabled; tender for calcium chloride for unpaved roads p. 763 CN roadcruiser service - sale of roadcruiser ser vice to Dorman Roberts Limiled; discussions with federal government regarding sale p. 30-32 72

HNSARDSPEAKERINDEX ConceptionBaySouth-fundingforwaterand sewerpmjectproposalforpublic/privatepartner shipsp.372 FerrysevicesforBellIsland-government’splan totransferBeaumontHameltoBellIslandand constructnewferryforFogoIslandp.215 GraceHospital-proposedclosure;government purchasepricep.803-04 HealthcareboardforBurnPeninsula-report presentedtotheBoardofDirectors-peerreview ofthechairmanoftheboardp.1878 HealthCareCorporation-changeinpolicyfor cleaningservicesprovidedtohospitalsp.1429-30 HealthCareCorporation-contractsletwithout usingpublictenderingprocess-workatJaneway andUnledaleSchoolofNursingprintingcon tractp.1471-72 HealthCareCorporation-responsibilityforthe disposalofneedflesatSt.Clare’sandotherhospi talsp.1724 HealthCareCorporationinSt.John’sclosure ofkitchenatMillerCentre;plantohavemeals forallhospitalspreparedatonesiteincityp. 1764 Healthcareservices-HealthSciencesComplex- waitinglistsforcardiacsurgeryp.1877 Healthcareservices-nursinghomefees- amountofrevenuecollectedwhenfeeis$4,000a month;$Z$00amonthand$1,510amonthp. 1101-02 HealthcareservicesinCentralNewfoundland- medicalservices,suchas,dialysismachinesp. 1312-14 Homecareworkers-strikebyworkerson SouthernShoreandComcareintheCity-if governmentwillincreasefundingtoprivatecom paniesp.1132-33 Hospitalrestructuring-Janeway,Children’s RehabandGraceclosureannouncedonJune 29/95;whenplanwillbereleased;lossofhealth carejobsp.431-32;889 Hospitalrestructuring-November12thupdate bySisterElizabethDavis;annualizedsavings oncerestructuringiscompletedp.1212-13 JanewayHospital-blueprintsfornewfacility andplanfortransferofJanewaytonewfacility p.999-1000 JanewayHospital-costofproposedmoveto HealthSciencesCentre;costofrenovationsat JanewaytoaccommodateRehabCentrep.177-78 Newfoundlanddockyard-noticealreadyserved onfederalMinisterofLabourontheclosureof thedockyardp.732 Prescriptionthugprogram-cutindispensing feestopharmacies;pharmacistsextrabillingto socialassistancerecipientsp.504-06 SealCovecollegecampus-assessmentstudyand long-rangeplanforthecampusp.926-27 TransLabradorHighway-ifdesignworkiscom pletedandwhenitwillgotopublictenderp.763 WesternRegionalHealthCareCorporation- suspensionofthechiefexecutiveofficerofthe board;investigationintotherunningofthe boardp.1913-14 PFHIIONS Educationalreform-requestgovernmenttoim plementthereformsendorsedintheSeptember 5/95referendump.1045 Prescriptionthugprogram-changeinthedis pensingfeesp.1106 PRESCRWHONthugprogram Cutindispensingfeesforpharmacies;phar macistsextrabillingtosocialassistancerecipients p.504-06 Oppositiontochangesinthedispensingfeesp. 1106 PRINTINGServicesAct(Bill19) Secondreadingp.1144-45 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1181-83 Thirdreadingp.120228-30 PRiVATEfishingzonesonriversofNewfoundland andLabrador Residentsandsportsfishermenopposedtothees tablishmentofthesezonesp.1079 PUBLICAccountancyAct(Bill11) Secondreadingp.1067 REGISTEREDNursesAct(Bill23) Secondreadingp.1408 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1846-48 REVENUECanadaTaxationCentreinSt.John’s DecisiontolayoffsixtyworkersinSt.John’sof ficep.216 SCHOOLbusmonitoringprogram Programbeintroducedforallschoolbusesinthe provincep.1920 SCHOOLSAct,19%(Bill48) Secondreadingp.1756.6-7 SEALCovecollegecampus Needsassessmentstudyendlong-rangeplanfor thecampusp.926-27 ST.John’sMunicipalElectionsAct(Bill37) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1866.10 ST.Joseph’sSchoolinHarbourMans Requestschoolboardtorescinddecisiontoclose theschoolp.259 TAXAgreementAct(New)(Bill45) Secondreadingp.1906.10-15;1957-61 73

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX TRANS Labrador Highway If design work is completed and when projectwill go to public tender p. 763 Update on government’s work to date on development of an all-weather transportation system inLabrador p. 1246 TRANSPORTATION, road conditions English Harbour Road in Marysvale - request government to repair and pave the mad p. 146Lush’s Road in Marysvale - request government to fund the repair and pavement of the road p.481 VOLUNTEER Service Medal Act (New) (Bill 29)Second reading p. 1980.36 Furey, Hon. Charles (L, St.

Barbe) EARLE, Val, former member of the House and Miiiister of t& Crown, condolences to family upon hisdeath p. 171 EDGE program Future of the EDGE program economy and out-migration p. 1352-54 EMPLOYMENT measures program (new federalgovernment proposal) Proposal relating to the transferring of powers inlabour market training to the provinces; agreement to be signed p. 643 FREEDOM of Information Act Details involving a request for informationregarding the EDGE program p. 1540LANDS Act (Bill 22) Second reading p. 1511 MARYSTOWN Shipyard Answer to questions regarding recommendationscontained in the Nelson Group report p. 219Bid to construct two supply vessels for MaerskSupply Scrvices ovemm costs on tbe project;foreign currency exchange; financial advisers p.103-07; 139 Details of discussions between Minister andMaiystown Shipyard workers union p. 804-05Financial difficulty p. 110 Further information regarding the resignation ofMax Ruelokke p. 113 Mrs.

Peggy Wiue of board of directors of Maiystown Shipyard requesting Max Ruelokke’s resignation p. 106-09 National Defence Department ready to awardcontract on tbe Quest to Maiystown Shipyard p.766 Nelson Group report analyzing the shipyard;recommendations contained in the report p. 138-39 Resignation of Mr.

Max Ruelokke, President andCEO p. 107 MEMORIAL University Budget cutbacks; proposed increase in tuitionfees p. 502-04 MuRPHY, Ank, former member of the House andMinister of the Crown, condolences to family uponhis death p. 171 NEWFOUNDLAND dockyard Bid on contract for Coast Guard vessel, HenryLarsen; letter from Rod Morrison of Marine Atlantic to with&aw bid p. 468-70 Discussions with Mr.

Anderson, Minister ofTransport, regarding employee takeover and permission to bid on work that extends beyond June30 deadline p. 730-32 if the dockyard can bid on tenders on SirHumphrey Gilbert and the Iroquois, a Canadiannavy boat p. 470 Notice already served on federal Minister ofLabour on closure of the dockyard p. 733Request that the dockyard be reopened p. 1507Update on the reopening of the dockyard; document circulating in Ottawa by the Irving Group;update on two proposals received p. 1394-96ORAL Questions EDGE program - update; economy and out-migration p. 1352-54 Employment measures - new federal proposalrelating to transferring of powers to provinces inlabour market training; when agreement will besigned p. 643 Freedom of Information Act - details involving arequest for information regarding the EDGE program p. 1540 Maiystown Shipyard - bidding to construct twosupply vessels for Maemk Supply Services; overrim costs; foreign currency exchange; financial advisers p. 103M7;139 Marystown Shipyard - details of discussions between the Minister and Maiystown Shipyardworkers union p. 804-05 Marystown Shipyard - financial difficulty p. 110Marystown Shipyard - Mm.

Peggy Witte ofboard of directors of Maiystown Shipyard requesting Max Ruelokke’s resignation p. 106-09Maiystown Shipyard - National Defence ready toaward contract on the Quest to tbe MarystownShipyard p. 766 Marystown Shipyard - Nelson Group reportanalyzing the shipyard; recommendations contained in the report p. 13$-39 Maryscown Shipyard - resignation of Mr. MaxRuelokke, President and CEO p. 107 74

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX MemorialUniversity-budgetcutbacks;proposed increaseintuitionfeesp.502-04 Newfotmdiamldockyard-bidoncontractfor CoastGuardvessel,HenryLarsenletterfrom RodMorrisonofMarineAtlantictowithdraw bidp.468-70 Newfoundlanddockyard-discussionswithMr.

Anderson,MinisterofTransportregarding employeetakeoverandcontractsthatextendpast June30deadlinep.730-32 Newfoundlanddockyard-ifdockyardcanbid ontendersonSirHumphreyGilbertortheIro quois,aCanadiannavyboatp.470 Newfoundlanddockyard-noticealreadyserved onfederalMinisterofLabourontheclosureof thedockyardp.733 Newfoundlanddockyard-updateonthedock yard;documentcirculatinginOttawabythefr vingGroup;statusofthetwoproposalsp.1394- 96 Payrolltax-ifpayrolltaxwillbeeliminatedp. 1434;1472 TeimNovadevelopment-productionplatfosm bidbyfourconsortiaofcompanies;useofMaiys townandCowHeadfacilitiesp.208-102W15 TransshipmentTenninalproject-tablelettersof intentandspecificdetailsofthetransshipment facilityp.1947-48 PAYROLLtax Ifpayrolltaxwillbeeliminatedp.1434;1472 PUBLICexaminations Petitionfromstudentsregardingtheelimin&rion ofpublicexams;fomiationofStudentEducation Alliancep.516 SCHOOLbustransportation Discontinuationofbusserviceforstudentsin SheaHeightsandotherareasp.514 TERRANovadevelopment Fabricationofproductionplatfcrmbidbyfour ccnsortiaofcompanies-useofMarystown ShipyardandBullArmfacilitiesp.208-l0;214-15 TRANSSHIPMENTTarninalproject Tablespecificdetailsandlettersofintentonthe transshipmentfacilityp.1947.48 Gibbons,Ron.Dr.Rex(L,St.John’sWest) BURNMineralsLimitedgrantedEDGEstatus Companyplanningtofinancethere-openingof fluorsparmineandmillat&Lawrencep.1279 CANADIANManufacturers’Association MergewithCanadianExporters’Associationto formtheAllianceofManufacturersandEx portersCanadap.572 COMEbyChanceoilrefinery Governmentinterferenceinthepaymentofdebts toHydrop.1722-23;1759-61 Selectionprocessinwhogetspowerincaseofan emergencyp.1760 COPPERrefinery UpdateonstatusofnegotiationswithaChilean companyinterestedinsettingupasmelterinthis provincep.1767 ENERGYplanfortheprovince IfMinisterwilltabletheplanfornexttenyears; energysupplyfornickelsmelterandrefineryat Argentiap.2021 HifiERMAproject NorthStarCementqualifyforbidder’slistfor supplyofcementforjoiningprocessoftheIliber matopsidesandgravitybasesmicunep.1693 HYDROgeneratingstationatMenihek TransferoffacilityfromIOCtoNewfoundland andLabradorHydro;leaseoffacilitytoHydro Quebecp.573-75 HYDROpowerdevelopmentatLakeRobertson AmounttobepaidbyNewfoundlandHydroto HydroQuebecforpowersuppliedtoSouthern Labradorp.575-77 IRONOreCompanyofCanada OperationsinLabradorCityarea-approvalof capitalexpenditureprogramof$75millionfor 1997and1998p.1981 LOWERChurchilldevelopment Impactofsmallhydrodevelopmentsonthe developmentofLowerChurehillp.2022 MINERALlicencesandMiningLeases Annualreporttabledp.413 MININGandMineralRightsTaxActbeamended toexemptleoandtheVoisey’sBayoperations fromsubsection4.1f1)oftheact Debatep.2013-15 MININGandMineralTaxMt Amendmenttoactwhichnowgivesallnewmini ngoperationstenyearavoidanceofroyalties;ef fectonIncoinVoisey’sBaydevelopmentp.1249- 52 Peroentagetheprovincereceivesinminingtax miningtaxpresentlybeingpaidbyIncop.1982- 83 Statusofamendmentsintroducedinpreviousses sionp.140291 MINISTERIALStatements BurinMineralsLimited,companyplanningto financethere-openingofFluorsparmineand millatSt.Lawrence,grantedEDGEstatusp. 1279 CanadianManufacturers’Associationmergewith CanadianExporters’AssociationtoformtheAl- 75

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX liance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada p. 572 hun Ore Company of Canada operations inLabrador City - approval of capital expenditure program of $75 million for 1997 and 1998 p. 1981Newfoundland Hydro completed the connection of Westport and Purbeck’s Cove to main islandelectrical trsnc’niwion system p. 2020 Offshore petroleum industry - royalty regime established, elimination of retail sales tax on allpetroleum-related expenditures p. 953 Oil exploration - successful bids selected following the Request for Bids on November 23/95 p.62 Oil exploration - Amoco Canada Petroleum Company will be drilling on the Grand Banks in 1997,the West Bcmne Bay prospect p. 161$NEWFOUNDLAND Hydro Annual report for 1995 tabled p. 337 Completed tho connection of Westport andPurbeck’s Cove to the main island electrical transmission system p. 2020 NEWFOUNDLAND Power Request to Public Utilities Board to approve anincrease in electrical rates p. 29-3035;295OFFSHORE oil and gas royalty regime If a new royalty regime will be announced p. 887Royalty regime established to apply to allpetroleum resources development elimination ofretail sales tax on petroleum-related expenditures p. 953 OFFSHORE oil companies Hiring practices of Rowan Limited, a companydrilling for Hunt Oil on the West Coast p. 614-16OFFSHORE Petroleum Board Annual report tabled p. 1000 OIL exploration Announced that Amoco Canada Petroleum Company will be drilling on the Grand Banks in 1997,the West Beanie Bay prospect p. 161$Successful bids selected following the Request forBids announced on November 23/95 p. 62ORAL Questions Come by Chance oil refinery - government interference in the payment of debts to Hydro p. 1722-23; 1759-61 Come by Chance oil refinery - selection processin who would get power from Hydro in an emergency p. 1760 Copper refinery - update on status of negotiations with a Chilean company interested in setting up a copper refinery in the province p. 1767 Energy plan for next ten years - if Minister willtable the plan; energy supply for nickel smelterand refinery at Argentia p. 2021 Hibemia project - supply of cement for joiningprocess of Hibernia topsides and gravity basestructure - North Star Cement qualify forbidder’s list p. 1693 Hydro generating station at Menihek - transferof facility from IOC to Newfoundland andLabrador Hydro; lease of facility to HydroQuebec p. 573-75 Hydro power development at Lake Robertson - amount to be paid by Newfoundland Hydro toHydro Quebec for power supplied to SouthernLabrador p. 575-77 Lower Churchill - impact of small hydro developments on the development of Lower Churchill p.2022 Mining and Mineral Tax Act - amendment to actwhich now gives new mining operations ten-yearavoidance of royalties; effect on Inco p. 1249-52Mining and Mineral Tax Act - percentage thatthe province currently receives in mining tax; mining tax presently being paid by Inco p. 1982-83Mining and Mineral Tax Act - staflia of amendments introduced in previous session p. 140291Newfoundland Power - request to PUB for a 4.9per cent increase in electrical rates p. 29-30Offshore oil and gas royalty regime - if a newroyalty regime will be announced p. 887Offshore oil companies - hiring practices ofRowan Limited, company drilling for Hunt Oilon the West Coast p. 614-16 Smelter and refinery for the province - list ofpotential sites p. 140 Star Lake hydm development project - tablefeasibility study carried out by Hydro on costs related to development of Star Lake and othersmall sites p. 2022-23 Upper Churchill contract - sale of electricity toQuebec; legal opinion regarding constitution,

Section 92A and 1969 contact tax the energy output p. 610-1Z956-57 Voisey’s Bay development - copper produced atVoisey’s Bay will be refined in the province p.1651-53 Voisey’s Bay development - copper production - table assays on Inco-Voisey’s Bay copper find;copper refinery for Kidd Creek near Timmin,Ontario p. 1690-93 Voisey’s Bay development - copper production;copper refinery for the province p. 1725-27 76

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX Voiscy’sBaydevelopment-implicationscaused bydelaytocompletetheacquisitionofDiamond Fieldsbyleop.509 Voiscy’sBaydevelopment-leoLimitedofficial developerofVoisey’sBayasofMay226;tax regimetobeputinplacefordevelopmentp.291 REPORTSTabled MinerallicencesandMiningLeasesannual reportp.413 NewfoundlandHydroannualreportfor1995p. 337 OffshorePetroleumBoardannualreportp.1000 Voiscy’sBaydevelopment-tabledassaysonInco Voisey’sBaycopperfindp.1691 SMELTERandrefineryfortheprovince Listofpotentialsitesforthesmelterp.140 STARLakehydrodevelopmentprojectinBuchans TablefeasibilitystudycarriedoutbyHydroon thecostsrelatedtothedevelopmentofStarLake andothersmallhydrositesp.2022-23 TERRANovadevelopment ResidentsresolvethattheTerraNovaoilfieldbe developedbyCanadianindustryforthebenefit ofallCanadiansp.1918-19 UPPERChurchillcontract SaleofelecthcitytoQuebec;legalopinionregard lug1969contractandsection92Aoftheconstim ticntaxtheenergyoutputofChurchillFallsp. 610-1Z956-57 VOISEY’SBaydevelopment CopperproducedatVoisey’sBay-ifitwillbe -refinedintheprovincep.1651-53 Copperproduction-assaysonInco-Voisey’sBay copperfindwillbetabled,copperrefineryat KiddQeekjustoutsideTimmms,Ontariop. 1690-93 Copperproduction-capacity;copperrefineryfor theprovincep.1725-27 Implicationscausedbythedelayincompleting theacquisitionofDiamondFieldsbyIncop.509 IncoLimited-officialdeveloperofVoisey’sBay asofMay26;taxregimeusedtodevelopthe Voiscy’sBayprojectp.291 TabledassaysfromInco-Voiscy’sBaycopper findp.1691 WifiTEROSEoffshoreoilfield Royaltyregimep.2023-24 Grimes,Hon.Roger(L,Exploits) CARBONEAREasternCollegecampus Cancelannouncementandretainfirst-yearuniver sitycoursesatCarbonearp.255 COLLEGEsystem April29196-announcedclosureoffivecollege campusesandeliminationoffirst-yearuniversity coursesp.246 Closureofcertaincollegesduetothecutbackon HRDfundingbyfederalgovernmentp.67-69 First-yearuniversityprogram-decisiontocancel theprogram,notabudgetarydecisionp.473-74 GovernmenthasreconsideredtheclosureofBell Islandcampusandreinstiwtingfirst-yearuniver sitycoursesincentralregionp.289-91 Springdalecampus-reversethedecisiontoclose Spnngdalecampusp.966 UserfeesinGrandFallsandotherareasinorder toreinstatefirst-yearuniversityprogramp.690-91 DEBATEontheMjournment(LateShow) lIST(Harmonizedsalestax)-agreementwith federalgovernmentandotherprovinces;tax-in clusivepricingp.1863-64 Specialeducationreviewreportp.1343-44 DONALDJamiesonAcademyinSaltPond,Burin Situationregardingairqualityintheschoolp. 764-65;927 EDUCATIONAct,1996(Bill27) Noticeofmotionp.1656 Secondreadingp.1756.20;1756.26-27 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1980.130- 321980.138 EDUCATIONRoyalCommissionReportof1992 Numberoftherecommendationsnotimple mentedp.1468 EDUCATIONALreform FinalapprovalofamendmentstoTerm17by HouseofCommonsonDecember4,96p.1644-45 Requestgovernmenttoimplementthereformsen dorscdinSeptember5,95referendump.1046 Statementthatmoniesattainedfromproposed reformswouldberedirectedbackintoclassrooms p.1762-63;1804-05;1907-09 UpdateonTerm17amendmentwhenitis broughtbacktoHouseofCommonsforafinal voteafterbeingdealtwithbytheSenatep.1467- 69 Updateonthepublicconsultationprocess;tabled reportofMinisterialConsultationProcesson SmicuuingtheEducationSystemp.1309 Whenamendmentstolegislationwillbeintro ducedandpresented,reductioninschoolboards andjointschoolconstructioncommitteep.688- 90;992-97 EDUCATIONALsystem Tabledtworeportsonstudentperformance: reportofprimarymathematicsachievementand reportofCanadianTestofBasicSkillsp.1868 HST(Harmonizedsalestax) 77

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Increased costs the to harmonization assessed cost to retail operators; system of tax-inclusive pricing p. 1863-64 HUMAN Rights Code Amendments be introduced in this session to in clude sexual orientation in the Human Rights Code p. 1993 INTERIM Supply Debate p. 227-31 KINDERGARTEN program Government’s decision to delay the implementa tion of two programs, literacy 2000 and the Book Shop p. 1070 literacy 2000 Program be reinstated for 1996-’97 Kindergarten class p. 1005 MATHEMATICS and science study Results of the study released p. 1281 MEMORIAL University Budget cuthacks proposed increase in tuition fees p. 334-36 Decision by Board of Regents if student loans will be increased p. 997-98 Medical school tuition fees - proposed increase to $8,000 this year decision by University’s Board of Regents p. 924 Tuition fees - impact of high cost of fees on ac cessibility to post-secondary ethcation government’s position on free tuition p. 1501-03 MEMORIAL University - operating grant from provincial government Debate p. 395-99 MEMORIAL University Foundation Act (Bill 16) Notice of motion p. 889 Second reading p. 1063.14 MiNISTERIAL Statements Education system - tabled two reports on student performance - reports of primary mathematics achievement and Canadian Test of Basic Skills p. 1868 Educational reform - final approval of amend ments to Term 17 by House of Conunons on December 4196 p. 1644 Educational reform - update on public consult ation process and tabled report of Ministerial Consultation Process on Structuring the Educa tion System p. 1309 Mathematics and science study results released p. 1281 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology and Mathematics presented to five teachers p. 101 Provincial High School Drama Festival to be held during May, 1997 - government funding for $25,000 provided p. 1831 Public examinations - announced rho elimination of public examinations for this school year p. 425 Public examinations - elimination of Public Ex amination Marking Boerd update on situation regarding possible elimination of public exams p. 403 Special education report - review by Dr.

Patricia Canning tabled p. 1206 ORAL Questions College campuses - closure of certain campuses due to the cutback in HRD flmding by federal government p. 67-69 College campuses - reconsidered the closure of Bell Island campus and reinstituting first-year university courses in central region p. 289-91 College system - April 29196 - announced closure of five college campuses and elimination of first- year university courses p. 246 College system - user fees in Grand Falls and other areas to reinstate first-year university pro gram p. 690-91 Donald C.

Jamieson Academy in Salt Pond, Burin - situation regarding air quality in the school p. 764-65;927 Educational reform - amendments to legislation will be introduced reduction in school boards and joint school construction committee p. 688- 90;992-97 Educational reform - statement that monies saved from proposed reforms would be redirected back into the clasarooms p. 1762- 63;1804-05; 1907-09 Educational reform - update on Term 17 amend ment when it is brought back to House of Com mons for a final vote after being dealt with by Senate p. 1467-69 First-year university program - decision to cancel the program, not a budgetary decision p. 473-74 Kindergarten program - government’s decision to delay the implementation of the now programs, literacy 2000 and the Book Shop p. 1070 Memorial University - budget cutbacks; proposed increase in tuition fees p. 334-36 Memorial University - decision by Board of Regents regarding tuition increases; student aid will be increased p. 997-98 Memorial University - medical school tuition fees - increase to $8,000 this year decision by University’s Board of Regents p. 924 Memorial University - tuition fees - impact high cost of fees has on accessibility to post-secondary education; government’s position on free tuition p. 1501-03 78

HNSARDSPEAKERINDEX Publicexaminations-evaluationofstudentsp. 472-73 Publicexaminations-governmentwillre-institute publicexamsfor1996-97schoolyearp.1070 Publicexaminrions-government’sdecisionto eliminatethePublicExaminationMarking Boardscholarshipexamsp.411-13 RoyalCommissionReportonEducationin1992- whyanumberoftherecommendationshavenot beenimplementedp.1468 Schoolbustransportation-discontinuationof busserviceforstudentsinSheaHeightsandsur roundingareap.374-75;1071 Schoolbustransportation-fundingbeprovided forMetrobusservicesinSt.John’stolowerthe costofbusfarestoschool-agedchildrenp.474 SchoolfortheDeaf-budgetreductionfor 1996197p.961-62 SealCovecollegecampus-assessmentstudyand long-rangeplanforthecampusp.926-27 Specialeducationreviewreport-implementation ofrecommendationsinthereportp.1210-12 Specialeducationreviewreport-whythereport hasbeensentbackformorestudyandrecom mendationsp.1468 UI/Elprogram-trainingcoursesandprograms- fee-payersystemp.67-69;1134-35 UI/Elprogram-trainingcoursesandprograms- updateonnegotiationswithfederalgovernment forprovincetotakeovertheseprogramsp.1808 UI/Elprogram-updateonsituationregarding HRDfundingforstudentsfortrainingandre trainingprogramsp.2029 PRIMEMinister’sAwardforTeachingExcellencein Science,TechnologyendMathematics Awardpresentedtofiveteachersp.101 PROVINCIALCollegeAct(Bill47) Noticeofmotionp.1546 Secondreadingp.1T7$-801783 PROVINCIALHighSchoolDramaFestival Governmenttoprovidefundingof$25,000p. 1831 PROVINCIALParksAct(Bill7) Noticeofmotionp.

PUBliCexaminations 1996-97BudgetdecisiontoeliminatethePublic ExaminationMarkingBoardupdateonsituation regardingpossibleeliminationofpublicexamsp. 403 Announcedtheeliminationofpublicexamina tionsforthisschoolyearp.425 Evaluationofstudentsp.472-73 Governmentwillre-institutepublicexamination systemforacademicyear1996-97p.1070 Government’sdecisiontoeliminatethePublicEx aminationMarkingBoardscholarshipexamsp. 411-13 Petitionfromstudentsregardingtheeliminstion ofpublicexams;formationofStudentEducation Alliancep.446;477 SCHOOLbusmonitoringprogram Programbeintroducedforallschoolbusesinthe provincep. 12201323;1553;1557;163018101845;1$81;1920 SCHOOLbussafetyregulations Bussafetyandsafetransportationofstudentsto andfromschoolp.1224 SCHOOLbustransportation Discontinuationofbusserviceforstudentsin SheaHeightsandotherareasp.374- 75;482736;1071 FundingbeprovidedforMetrobusservicesinSt.

John’stolowerthecostoffarestoschool-aged childrenp.474 Protestgovernment’sdecisiontoremoveschool busesfromNewPennywellandOldPennywell Roadsareap.1112 SCHOOLfortheDeaf Budgetreductionfor1996197;reductionin teacherallocationsp.961-62 SCHOOLSAct ParentsandcitizensofWestportonBaicVerte Peninsulaconcernedaboutthechangeswhenthe newSchoolsActcomesintoeffectp.77 SCHOOLSActandtheEducationAct(Bill8) Noticeofmotionp.435 Secondreadingp.1121-23;1130-31 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1168.1-14 SCHOOLSAct,1996(Bill48) Noticeofmotionp.1656 Secondreadingp.173341;1756.18-20 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.2035-47 SEALCovecollegecampus Needsassessmentstudyandlong-rangeplanfor thecampusp.926-27 SPECIALeducationreviewreport Implementationoftherecommendationsinthe reportp.1210-121343-44 TabledreportbyDr.PatriciaCanningonspecial educationp.1206 Whythespecialeducationreporthasbeensent backformorestudyandrecommendationsp. 1468 ST.Joseph’sSchoolinHarbourMain Requestschoolboardtorescinddecisiontoclose theschoolp.260 STUDENTLoanProgram 79

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Loans will be increased to coincide with increasein tuition fees p. 997-98 SUPPLY Act Debate p. 989.18-19 UI/El program Training courses and programs - fee-payer system p. 67-69; 1134-35 Training courses and programs - update onnegotiations with federal government forprovince to take over programs p. 1808 Update on the situation regarding NRD fundingfor students for training and re-training programs p. 2029 Harris, Mr. Jack (ND?, Signal Hill-Quldi VIdI) AGRWOODS industry Update on expansion and diversification occurring in the industry; opening of new mushroom operation in Argentia by Mr.

Owen Hickey ofWhithoume p. 879 ART Procurement Program Formal review released p. 877BARNES, Gordon, Brigadier-General, thanked forhis loyal service as Secretary to the lientenant-Governor p. 1916 BUDGET debate by members p. 918.58-64CARBONEAR Eastern College campus Cancel announcement and retain first-year university courses at Carbosiear p. 254ChILD food programs Government funding announced in conjunctionwith National Child Day p. 1281 CHURCHILL Falls hydroelectric development 25thAmsiversaiy p. 1687 CHURCHILL Falls power contract - support effortsto change the contract with Hydro Quebec Debate p. 144142 CiTY of Mount Pearl Act (Bill 41) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1866.24-25; 1866.32-34 COLLEGE system First-year university program - decision to cancelthe program, not a budgetary decision p. 473-74CONGRATULATORY messages Oates, Mr.

John, audio equipment operator inthe House, congratulations and best wishes onhis retirement p. 1093 CROWN lands Opposition to the change in fees p. 733;771;1047EARLE, Val, former member of the House and Miiiister of the Crown, condolences to family upon hisdeath p. 171 EDUCATION Act, 1996 (Bill 27) Second reading p. 1756.22-25 EDUCATIONAL reform Acknowledge the passage of Term 17 on June3,6 by the House of Commons (amendmentnow passed on to Senate) p. 687 Final approval of amendments to Term 17 byHouse of Commons on December 4/96 p. 1646Request government to implement the reforms endorsed in September 5/95 referendum p. 894EDUCATIONAL reform - amendment to Term 17of Terms of Union - House of Assembly request Parliament to consider the proposed amendment toTerm 17 p. 415 Debate p. 423 EDUCATIONAL system Tabled two reports on student performance: report of primary mathematics achievement andreport of Canadian Test of Basic Skills p. 1869EXECUTIVE Council Estimates - Committee ofSupply p. 704-15 FINANCIAL Corporations Capital Tax ActDebate p. 989.28-30 FfflEFIGITERS Protection Act (Bill 43)Second reading p. 1773-75 FREEDOM of Information Act, and the PrivacyAct (Bill 39) Second reading p. 1607-10 000DRIDGE, Honourable Noel, tribute on hisretirement as Chief Justice p. 24 GRACE Hospital Agreement reached with Salvation Army for purchase of Grace Hospital properties. p. 1065GROS Morne National Park Federal-provincial agreement for improvementsto the park consmiction of new Discovery Centre p. 1065 GUSHUE, Honourable James, congratulated on hisappointment as Chief Justice of Newfoundland p. 24HERiTAGE Animals Act (New) (Bill 32)Third reading p. 2077-78 IIIERLIIW, Oscar, condolences to family upon hisdeath p. 2020 HOLY Heart of Maiy Chamber Choir/Susan Quinn,director Congratulated on being recognized as best chainber choir in world during participation in international competition in Vienna, Austria p. 1098HOME care workers strike If government will negotiate on behalf ofworkers in home care industry p. 1176-77;158546HOME support program Changes to the program regarding the reductioninfimdungtoalimitof$3000forallnew approvals p. 1765-66 80

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX Updateontheprogramandtheservicesprovided toseniorsandpeoplewithdisabffitiesp.1799 HOUSE,Dr.Max,congrawlatedonhisnomination asLieutenant-GovernorfortheProvinceofNew foundlandendLabradorp.1830 HUMANRightsCode Amendmentsbeintrodecedinthissessiontoin cludesexualorientationintheHumanRights Codep.998-99;1732 Updateonproposedchangestothelegislationp. 1759 INCOLimited SharesofDiamondFieldsResourcesacquiredby Inco,therebygainingownershipandcontrolof Voisey’sBaydevelopmentp.405 INCOMETaxAct Debatep.989.23-26 INTERIMSupply Debatep.220-27;240-43 INTERNALEconomyCommissionAct(Bill18) Secondreadingp.1063.5 INTERNATIONALHumanRightsDaydeclaredp. 1759 IRONOreCompanyofCanadaandUnitedSteel workersofAmerica Newthree-yearcontractreachedstrikethat startedonApril4/96isnowoverp.284 JENKINS,Mr.Robert,appointedChiefElectoral OfficerandCommissionerofMembers’Interestsp. 1916 JONES,Yvonne,MHAforCartwtight-L’Ansean Clair,condolencesupondeathofherbabydaughter p.1141 JURYAct(Bill24) Secondreadingp.1524-25 KINDERGARTENprogram Literacy2000Programbereinstatedfor1996-’97 Kindergartenclassp.1004;1076 KIRBY,Mr.Cyril,SergeantAtArms,congranila lionsontheoccasionofhis80thbfrtlxlaytodayp. 465 LABOURStandardsAct(Bill26) Secondreadingp.1594-96 LEGALAidAct(Bill12) Secondreadingp.1060-62 LIEUTENANT-GovernorHon.FrederickRussell andMrs.Russell,thankedfortheirservicetothe provinceinpastfiveyearsp.1830 LIEUTENANT-Governor,Hon.FrederickRussell BestwishestoHisHonourp.2063 LIQUORControlActandtheLiquorCorporation Act(Bill50) Secondreadingp.1793-96 LOCALGovernmentAwarenessWeekp.103 MEMORIALUniversityFoundationAct(Bill16) Secondreadingp.1063.2-3 MINERALexplorationinLabrador Environmentalguidelinesinplace;committeeof threedepartmentssetuptoreviewcurrent processandmakerecommendationsandimprove mentsp.428 MINIMUMwage Increaseinminimumwageintwostagesp.330 MOUNTPearlSeniorHighSchoolShowChoir Congrawlationstostudentsontheirachievement p.370 MURPHY,Ajik,formermemberoftheHouseand MinisteroftheCrown,condolencestofamilyupon hisdeathp.171 NATIONALChildDayproclaimedalongwiththe establishmentofchildfoodprogramsp.1281 NATIONALDayofRemembranceandActionon ViolenceagainstWomen-emiversaiyofMontreal massacrep.1684 NATIONALTransportationWeekproclaimedp.643 NEARY,Steve,formerMemberoftheHouse,con dolencestohisfamilyuponhisdeathp.830 NEWFOUNDLANDLiquorCorporation Government’spositiononprivatizationofthe liquorCorporationp.1289-90 NEWFOUNDLANDPower RequesttoPublicUtilitiesBoardtoapprovean increaseinelectricalratesp.112697 NEWFOUNDLANDPower-requestforincreasein electricityrates Debatep.168-69 NUGGETPondgoldmineandmill RichmontMinesannouncedtheconstructionof theNuggetPondprojectnearSnooksArmp.919 OFFSHOREoilandgasroyaltyregime Ifanewroyaltyregimewillbeannouncedp.886- $7 Royaltyregimeestablishedtoapplytoall petroleumresourcesdevelopmenteliminationof retailsalestaxonpetroleum-relatedexpenditures p.954-55 OILexploration SuccessfulbidsselectedfollowingtheRequestfor BidsannouncedonNovember23/95p.63 ORALQuestions First-yearuniversityprogram-decisiontocancel theprogram,notabudgetarydecisionp.473-74 Homecareworkersstrike-ifgovernmentwill negotiateonbehalfofworkersinhomecarein dustiyp.1176-77;1585-86 Homesupportprogram-reductioninfundingto alimitof$3000forallnewapprovalsp.1765-66 81

— HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX Human Rights Code - amendment be introducedin this session to include sexual orientation p. 99$-99 Newfoundland liquor Corporation - government’s position on the privatization of liquor Corporation p. 1289-90 Offshore oil and gas royalty regime - if a newroyalty regime will be announced p. 886-87Prescription drug program - cut in dispensingfees to pharmacies pharmacists extra billing to social assistance recipients p. 1071 Public Service Commission - hiring for two positions in Labrador - selected and hired outside thecommission p. 648-49 Social assistance - government clawback of socialassistance overpayments from recipients p. 109-10Terra Nova development - production platformbid by four consorna of cornpanies; use of Marystown and Cow Head facilities p. 214-15PACKAGING Material Mt (Bill 17)Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1063.8-13PACKAGING waste program Debate p. 943-46 PAY equity agreement Agreement reached between provincial governmont and NAPE p. 1425 PETITIONS Human Rights Code - amendments to the codeto include sexual anentation p. 1732Public examinations - climination students to form a Student Education Alliance p. 444School bus monitoring program for all schoolbuses inihe province p. 1$79;1991 School bus transportation - government’sdecision to remove school buses from New Pennywell and Old Pemywell Roads area p. 1110Terra Nova development - residents request thatthe oil field be developed by Canadian indusuyfor benefit of all Canadians p. 1917PRESCRWHON drug program Cot in dispensing fees for pharmacies; pharmacists extra billing to social assistance recipients p. 1071 PRIME Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence inScience, Technology and Mathematics Award presented to five teachers p. 101PRINTING Services Act (Bill 19) Second reading p. 1145-49 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1168.19-28;1192-95 Third reading p. 1202.50-52 PRIVATE fishing zones on rivers of Newfoundlandand Labrador Residents and sports fishermen opposed to the establishment of these zones p. 1842PROFESSIONAL Fish Harvesters Act (Bill 9)Second reading p. 627-29 PROVINCIAL Strategy Against ViolenceAppointment of members to the ProvincialStrategy Team Muon Plan released p. 65PUBLIC Accountancy Act (Bill 11) Second reading p. 1062-84 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1069-91PUBLIC Accountancy Mi, No. 2 (Bill 20)Second reading p. 1165-66 PUBLIC examinations 1996-97 Budget decision to eliminate the PublicExamination Marking Board; update on situationregarding possible elimination of public exams p.404 Announced the eliminstion of public examinations for this school year p. 426 Petition from students regarding the elimination of public exams; formation of Student EducationAlliance p. 444 PUBLIC Service Commission Hiring for two positions in Labrador - selectedand hired outside the commission p. 648-49RCMP detachment in Cartwright Residents of Cartwright, Black Tickle andParadise River opposing closure of detachment p.443 REGIONAL economic development Update on the progress of the RegionalEconomic Development Boards p. 1720REGULATORY Reform Amendment Act (Bill 1)Second reading p. 1053-57 RETAIL sales tax on sale of automobiles byregistered dealers Reduction in sales tax from 12 per cent to 8 percent until tax harmonization on April 1,97 p.1868 SALMONIER Nature Park Re-opening on June 1, 1996 p. 609SCHOOL bus monitoring program Program be introduced for all school buses in theprovince p. 1879;1991 SCHOOL bus transportation Discontinuation of bus service for students inShea Heights and other areas p. 482623Protest government’s decision to remove schoolbuses from New Pennywdll and Old PemiywdllRoads area p. 1110 SCHOOLS Act and the Education Act (Bill 8)Second reading p. 1123-27 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1166.1-3; 1168.9-14 82

HANSARDSPEAKERINDEX SCHOOLSAct,1996(Bill48) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.2039-43 SELECTCommitteetoreviewthepropertyand casualtyinsuranceindustry(No-faultInsurance renamed) Debatep.1217 SILVICULTUREprogram Detailsofthe1996programp.1030 SOCIALservices Qawbackofsocialassistanceoverpaymentsfrom recipientsp.109-10 SOCIALServicesEstimatesCommittee(Concur renceMotion) Debatep.$76.17-21;876.31-37 ST.John’sMunicipalElectionsAct(Bifi37) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1866.4- 6;1866.8-11 ST.John’sTransportationCommission AnswerstoquestionsregardingtheProvincial PreferenceActandawardingoftendertoacom panyoutsidetheprovincep.991 SUPPLYAct Debatep.989.12-18 TERRANovadevelopment Fairicationofproductionplatfonibidbyfour cousortiaofcompanies-useofMarystown ShipyardandBullArmfacilitiesp.214-15 ResidentsresolvethattheTerraNovaoilfieldbe developedbyCanadianindustryforthebenefit ofallCanadiansp.1917 VIOLENCEagainstwomen UpdateonProvincialStrategyAgainstViolence entitledTowardstheYear2000,madepublicin June,1995p.1684 WORKERS’CompensationCommission Annualreporttabledp.838 Hodder,Mr.Harvey(OppositionHouseLeader)(PC, WaterfordValley) ADOPTIONservices Changestoadoptionproceduresandregulations p.1587-88;1766-67 AGREEMENTtoallowcamerasintoHousetotape speechbyHisHonour,FrederickRussell,Lieutenant- Governorp.2070 AGREEMENTtoforegoLateShowinordertocon thuewithlegislationandadjournatfiveo’clockp. 1675 AMENDINGamotion Amembercannotamendhisownmotion withoutleavep.1168.10 AMENDMENTmovedinsecondreading-Bill45, TaxAgreementActp.1926 ASSESSMENTActandSt.John’sAssessmentAct (Bil136) Secondreadingp.1666-67 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1866.2-3 AUTOMOBILEinsurancerates RuralNewfoundlandbereclassifiedfromZone1 toZone2p.1362;1406 BUDGETdebatebymembersp.49$-501;518- 20918.27-32 CHILDandyouthadvocateofficebeestablished Noticeofmotionp.1218 Debatep.1293-96;130&08 CHILDfoodprograms Governmentfundingannouncedinconjunction withNationalChildDayp.1281 CHILDprotectionservices Turnoverinchildprotectionpersonnelletter fromSt.Bernard’sPrimarySchoolinWitless Bayp.1694 CHilDWelfareAct Amendmentstoacttoincludeyouthbetweenthe agesofsixteenandeighteenp.413 CHILDwelfaresystem BudgetallocationundersubheadentitledChild Welfare;allocationforchildrenincareofDirec torofChildWelfare,orinfosterhomes,etc.p. 371 Roleofchildprotectionservices;ifachildadvo cateforchildrenandyouthwillbeappointedp. 1213-14 CITYofCornerBrookAct(Bill40) CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.

CITYofMountPearlAct(Bill41) Secondreadingp.1702-05 CommitteeoftheWholeAssemblyp.1866.12- 13;1866.25-27;1866.45-47 CITYofSt.John’sAct(Bill25) Secondreadingp.1615;1662-63 CONGRATULATORYmessages Oates,Mr.John,audioequipmentoperatorin theHouse,congratulationsandbestwisheson hisretirementp.1093 CONTINGENCYReserveEstimateofExpenditure Debatep.789-91 CROWNlands Oppositiontothechangeinfeesp.770 DEBATEontheAdjournment(LateShow) Homesupportprogram-changestoprogramto includereductionin$3000fundingp.1864-65 Homesupportprogram-mRnrhtaryreviewp. 1494-95 PresentationHouseemergencyshelter-proposed closure;needforashelteringreaterSt.John’s areap.206 83

HANSARD SPEAKER INDEX DENTAL Act (Bill 31) Second reading p. 1785 DEPARTMENT of Social Services foster home in Conoeption Bay South - court decision in Decemberj95 regarding allegations of abuse; penalty imposed p. 176 DONALD Jamieson Academy in Salt Pond, Bunn Situation regarding air quality in the school p. 764-65 EDUCATION Act; 1996 (Bill 27) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.133-34 EDUCATIONAL reform - amendment to Term 17 of Terms of Union - House of Assembly request Par liament to consider the proposed amendment to Term 17 Debate p. 423 EXECUTIVE Council Estimates - Committee of Supply p. 701-04;720-23 EXPROPRIATION Act (Bill 33) Second reading p. 1562-64 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.113-14 FINANCIAL Corporations Capital Tax Act Debate p. 989.27-28 FIREFIGHTERS Protection Act (Bill 43) Second reading p. 1777 Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1266.60 FIRST aid training Si John Ambulance only agency eligible to pro vide first aid training; accreditation be extended to Red Cross p. 2028 FISH Inspection Act (Bill 21) Second reading p. 1414-19 FOOD and Livestock Show Request government to reinstate the show for fall of 1996 p. 1075 FOOD Donation Act (New) (Bill 30) Second reading p. 1980.30-31 FOSTER homes Approval procedures used by Department of So cial Services in the selection process p. 212-13 Budget allocations p. 371 FREEDOM of Information Act, and the Privacy Act (Bill 39) Committee of the Whole Assembly p. 1980.68- 69; 1980.78-79 GIDEON organization members welcomed to the Speaker’s Gaflezy p. 1942 HEALTH care services Nursing homes - increase in fees to seniors to $4,000 a month p. 957-59 Nursing homes - tender for the purchase and supply of prescription thugs for homes p. 959-60 HEALTHY public policy Government initiatives into the promotion of healthier lifestyles p. 767-68 HERiTAGE Animn1 Act (New) (Bifi 32) Second reading p. 1980.48-51 HOME care industiy Directive to front-line workers regarding the reduction in funding p. 1807 Home care workers not covered for workers’ compensation benefits p. 1504-05;15402029 HOME care workers strike Update on the strike situation p. 1806-07 HOME support program Cases receiving funding of $3000 or more subject to mandatory review p. 1470-71;1494-95 Changes to th