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ISSN 0712-0990 INDEX of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2011–2012

INDEX of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES First Session - Fortieth Legislature which opened October 20, 2011, and adjourned November 18, 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS Legislative Assembly of Manitoba First Session – Fortieth Legislature Members List………………………………………………….………II Legislative Assembly Staff…….……………………………………III Introduction……………….………………………………….……….IV Index…………………………………………………………….………1 Appendix A – Committee Chairs………………………………….....63 Appendix B – Presenters and Crown Corporation Staff..…………65 Appendix C – Committee Schedule……….……………………......71 I

II MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY First Session – Fortieth Legislature Member Constituency Political Affiliation ALLAN, Nancy, Hon. St. Vital NDP ALLUM, James Fort Garry-Riverview NDP ALTEMEYER, Rob Wolseley NDP ASHTON, Steve, Hon. Thompson NDP BJORNSON, Peter, Hon. Gimli NDP BLADY, Sharon Kirkfield Park NDP BRAUN, Erna Rossmere NDP BRIESE, Stuart Agassiz PC CALDWELL, Drew Brandon East NDP CHIEF, Kevin, Hon. Point Douglas NDP CHOMIAK, Dave, Hon. Kildonan NDP CROTHERS, Deanne St.

James NDP CULLEN, Cliff Spruce Woods PC DEWAR, Gregory Selkirk NDP DRIEDGER, Myrna Charleswood PC EICHLER, Ralph Lakeside PC EWASKO, Wayne Lac du Bonnet PC FRIESEN, Cameron Morden-Winkler PC GAUDREAU, Dave St. Norbert NDP GERRARD, Jon, Hon. River Heights Liberal GOERTZEN, Kelvin Steinbach PC GRAYDON, Cliff Emerson PC HELWER, Reg Brandon West PC HOWARD, Jennifer, Hon. Fort Rouge NDP IRVIN-ROSS, Kerri, Hon. Fort Richmond NDP JHA, Bidhu Radisson NDP KOSTYSHYN, Ron, Hon. Swan River NDP LEMIEUX, Ron, Hon. Dawson Trail NDP MACKINTOSH, Gord, Hon. St.

Johns NDP MAGUIRE, Larry Arthur-Virden PC MALOWAY, Jim Elmwood NDP MARCELINO, Flor, Hon. Logan NDP MARCELINO, Ted Tyndall Park NDP McFADYEN, Hugh Fort Whyte PC MELNICK, Christine, Hon. Riel NDP MITCHELSON, Bonnie River East PC NEVAKSHONOFF, Tom Interlake NDP OSWALD, Theresa, Hon. Seine River NDP PEDERSEN, Blaine Midland PC PETTERSEN, Clarence Flin Flon NDP REID, Daryl, Hon. Transcona NDP ROBINSON, Eric, Hon. Kewatinook NDP RONDEAU, Jim, Hon. Assiniboia NDP ROWAT, Leanne Riding Mountain PC SARAN, Mohinder The Maples NDP SCHULER, Ron St. Paul PC SELBY, Erin, Hon. Southdale NDP SELINGER, Greg, Hon. St.

Boniface NDP SMOOK, Dennis La Verendrye PC STEFANSON, Heather Tuxedo PC STRUTHERS, Stan, Hon. Dauphin NDP SWAN, Andrew, Hon. Minto NDP TAILLIEU, Mavis Morris PC WHITEHEAD, Frank The Pas NDP WIEBE, Matt Concordia NDP WIGHT, Melanie Burrows NDP WISHART, Ian Portage la Prairie PC

Appendices III Legislative Assembly Officers and Staff Lieut enant Governor of Manitoba .................................................. Hon. Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M. Speak er of the Legislative Assembly ...........................................................Hon. Daryl Reid, MLA Deput y Speaker and Chairperson of Committees of the Whole House ...................................................... Mr. Tom Nevakshonoff, MLA Deput y Chairpersons of Committees of the Whole House ..................... Mr.

Rob Altemeyer, MLA .............................................................................................................. Mr. Mohinder Saran, MLA Gov ernment House Leader ............................................................... Hon. Jennifer Howard, MLA Opposition House Leader ....................................................................... Mrs. Mavis Taillieu, MLA Government Whip ........................................................................................ Ms. Erna Braun, MLA Oppos ition Whip ................................................................................... Mr.

Kelvin Goertzen, MLA Cl erk of the Legislative Assembly .............................................................. Ms. Patricia Chaychuk Deput y Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ............................................................. Mr. Rick Yarish Cl erk Assistants/Clerks of Committees ......................................................... Ms. Monique Grenier ...................................................................................................................... Mr.

Andrea Signorelli Cl erk Assistant/Journals Clerk ...................................................................... Mr. Claude Michaud Res earch Officer/Clerk Assistant ................................................................. Mr. Greg Recksiedler Legis lative Counsel ............................................................................................... Mr. Jake Harms Ser geant-at-Arms ................................................................................................. Mr.

Blake Dunn Hans ard Manager .......................................................................................... Ms. Brenda Hudson Hansard Indexer ........................................................................................... Ms. Tammy Klingbell

INTRODUCTION The index of the standing and special committees is designed to provide easy access to topics discussed in the Legislative Assembly. For this reason it corresponds strictly to the text of the Committee Hansards. FORMAT The index is in two sections: (1) subject index, and (2) appendices. Subject Index: Main entry in this

section is a subject heading which may be subdivided. Following the main entry are secondary headings, " see" and "see also" references, and a listing of individuals who spoke on that subject. Appendices: Included in this

section is a complete list of Chairpersons and dates elected, Public Presenters and Crown Corporation staff and Committee schedules. FILING ARRANGEMENT The basic filing principle is alphabetical, letter by letter. The sequence is as follows:

a) numbers are filed at the beginning of the alphabet if they are the first character in the filing element;

b) initials separated by punctuation are filed at the beginning of their alphabetic group. ABBREVIATIONS AF Agriculture and Food, Standing Committee on CC Crown Corporations, Standing Committee on HR Human Resources, Standing Committee on IA Intergovernmental Affairs, Standing Committee on JU Justice, Standing Committee on LA Legislative Affairs, Standing Committee on PB Private Bills, Standing Committee on PA Public Accounts, Standing Committee on RH Rules of the House, Standing Committee on SED Social and Economic Development, Standing committee on SRO Statutory Regulations and Orders, Standing Committee on IV

Standing and Special Committee Index 1 Aboriginal child and family services agencies. See also specific agencies Jewish Child and Family Service agency, consultations with Gerrard, PB8; Leonoff, PB5–6 Aboriginal Child Welfare Initiative Blady, PB7; Leonoff, PB6 Aboriginal employment opportunities Manitoba Hydro Thomson, CC40 Wuskwatim Generating Station Thompson, CC38 Accel Towing.

See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Active transportation Government initiatives McMahon, SED38 Active Transportation Advisory Board Recommendations Swanson, SED39 Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Crown corporations, funding from Graydon, CC29–30; Hodgins, CC159; Neufeld, CC30; Rondeau, CC30; Zubach, CC29–30 Gambling addiction programs, access to Ashton, CC160; Ewasko, CC160–161; Mehmel, CC160–161 Adult abuse registry Implementation Oswald, HR21 Affordable Energy Fund.

See also Energy Savings Act Housing retrofits, low-income use Bernas, SED77; Pearce, SED75; Stewart, SED94 Neighbourhood renewal corporations, support for Bernas, SED78 Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act [Bill 18] Proposed amendments Miller, SED52–53 Public presentations Beddome, SED43–44; Desorcy, SED42 Written submissions Miller, SED50–54 Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments.

See also specific crown corporations Auditor General recommendations Gerrard, PA191–192; Irvin-Ross, PA191–192 Conflicts of interest, concerns Irvin-Ross, PA192; Stefanson, PA192 Deputy and assistant deputy ministers Bellringer, PA193; Irvin-Ross, PA190–191; Pedersen, PA190 Expired terms, ministerial notice Bellringer, PA193; Cramer, PA190; Gerrard, PA193 Government website, information accessibility Bellringer, PA188; Cramer, PA189; Irvin-Ross, PA190; Stefanson, PA190 Member diversity, importance of Helwer, PA192; Irvin-Ross, PA192; Marcelino, T., PA192 Member vacancies Gerrard, PA191; Irvin-Ross, PA191 Process Bellringer, PA188–189; Cramer, PA191; Irvin-Ross, PA191–192; Pedersen, PA191–192 Agencies, boards and commissions–Continued Term limits Bellringer, PA189, PA191; Gerrard, PA191; Irvin-Ross, PA191, PA193 Aging in Place strategy Funding requirements Bellringer, PA93; Friesen, PA93 Supportive care spaces, need for Driedger, PA86; Sussman, PA86 AIR MILES.

See Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Alcohol awareness programs. See Be the Influence; Be Undrunk; With Child-Without Alcohol; Youth & Alcohol Summit Allan, Hon. Nancy (St.

Vital) NDP Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees) [Bill 21] Amendments Clause 2, 35.2(4), SED110 passed, SED110 Opening remarks, SED109 Sanction process, SED66, SED68 Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools) [Bill 9] Implementation compliance, HR21 Opening remarks, HR19 Restricted access for maintenance, HR20 User priorities and fees, HR19–21 Special needs education School divisions, diagnosis and funding applications, PA162 Allen, Leslie (Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation) Brandon Energy Efficiency Program Housing, water and energy retrofits, SED59 Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation Small grant funding, SED59 Community Renewal Act [Bill 7] Advisory council membership, SED59–60 Public presentation, SED59–60 Energy retrofits Brandon Energy Efficiency Program projects, SED59 Global market (Brandon) Neighbourhood renewal funding, SED59 Homelessness Community initiative funding (Brandon), SED59 Allum, James (Fort Garry-Riverview) NDP Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Contaminated sites and landfills Recommendations implementation, PA230 Auditor General, performance audits Climate change, managing Audit methodology, PA215–216 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Federal consultations, PA37 Contaminated sites and landfills Recommendations implementation, PA230 Greenhouse gas emissions Adaptive capacity, building of, PA215 Personal Injury Protection Plan Benefit appeal process, PA182 Special needs education Life skills learning resources, need for, PA157–158

Standing and Special Committee Index 2 Allum, James (Fort Garry-Riverview) NDP–Continued Parents, consultations with, PA157 Teachers, role and resources, PA156 Altemeyer, Rob (Wolseley) NDP Alternative energy Geothermal maintenance requirements, SED72 Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Amendments Clause 17(5), 125(5), SED114 passed, SED114 Manitoba Hydro Power Smart programs, SED91 Alternative energy Geothermal energy Initiatives and policies Sale, SED69 Maintenance requirements Altemeyer, SED72; Chomiak, SED72; Robins, SED72 Manitoba Hydro initiatives Chomiak, CC47; Cullen, CC47; Thomson, CC47 Pricing models Maguire, SED91; Whelan Enns, SED91 Shale gas Costs and contracts Chomiak, SED70 Production Thomson, CC36 Wind energy Grid integration Gerrard, CC51–52; Thomson, CC51–52 Project status and costs Sale, SED69; Thomson, CC38–39; Whelan Enns, SED91 Alward, Sharon (University of Manitoba Faculty Association) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Professional degree programs, definition of, HR49 Public presentation, HR48–49 Three-year funding forecasts, HR48–49 Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR49 University operating grants, HR49 Ambulance Services Act.

See Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 AMM. See Association of Manitoba Municipalities Ammoumou, Mohamed (Canadian Federation of Students Manitoba) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] College students, exclusion of, HR41 Possible amendments, HR41–42 Public presentation, HR40–41 Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR41 Universities Ancillary fee schedule, HR41 Antitobacco programs.

See Create and Rate program; Review and Rate; Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT); Tobacco use reduction Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel Annual report December 2009, CC57 passed, CC81 December 2010, CC57 Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction Jakob, PB3 Apprenticeship Manitoba Evaluation Jakob, PB3 Apprenticeship Recognition Act [Bill 212] Opening remarks Gaudreau, PB9 Public presentations Bobbette, PB4; Jakob, PB2–3 Implementation Bobbette, PB4; Jakob, PB2–3 Apprenticeship training.

See also High School Apprenticeship Program Earning potential Jakob, PB3 Economic impact Bobbette, PB4; Jakob, PB2 Funding Bobbette, PB5; Gerrard, PB5 Hiring incentives Jakob, PB3 Promotional advertising Jakob, PB2 Art Research Technology (ART) Lab Program audits Farthing, PA68 Arte, Bilan (University of Manitoba Students' Union) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Possible amendments, HR34 Public presentation, HR31–33 Student associations, consultations with, HR33–34 Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR31–33 Tuition fees, inflation concerns, HR32 Ashton, Hon.

Steve (Thompson) NDP Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Gambling addiction programs, access to, CC160 Assiniboia Downs Video lottery terminal revenues, CC163 Bus transportation Public sector investment, SED25 Casinos Responsible gaming centres, CC159–160 Gambling addictions Access to programs, CC160 Increase, CC169 Harness racing industry Funding inquiries, CC162–163 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service) [Bill 5] Opening remarks, SED48 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones) [Bill 3] Association of Manitoba Municipalities consultations, SED23 Opening remarks, SED48

Standing and Special Committee Index 3 Ashton, Hon.

Steve (Thompson) NDP–Continued Liquor and lotteries merger, CC143, CC168–169 Manitoba Gambling Research Program Funding, CC142 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Amateur sport initiatives, CC142 Bingo volunteer programs, CC145–146 Flight Deck program, CC142 Harness racing support, CC162–163 Opening remarks, CC141–143 Top employer recognition, CC142 Online gaming Concerns with, CC163–164, CC170–171 Initiative, CC142 Projected revenue, CC142 Sports betting, availability of, CC167 True North Sports & Entertainment Video lottery terminal revenues, CC149 Video lottery terminals Replacements, CC142 Revenue commission Assiniboia Downs, CC163 Municipal allocation, CC142 True North Sports & Entertainment, CC149 Winnipeg Jets Flight Deck program, CC142 Asseltine, David.

See Elections Manitoba office Assiniboia Downs. See also Harness racing industry Video lottery terminal revenues Ashton, CC163; Graydon, CC163; Hodgins, CC156 Stefanson, CC156 Association of Manitoba Municipalities Bus transportation recommendations Ashton, SED25 Consultations regarding legislation Ashton, SED23; Dobrowolski, SED24; Eichler, SED23 Audette, Nicolas (University of St.

Boniface Student Association) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] College students, exclusion of, HR39 Professional degree programs, definition of, HR39 Public presentation, HR38–39 Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR39–40 Audiologists and speech language pathologists Shortage Farthing, PA156 Auditor General, annual reports Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments Opening remarks Bellringer, PA188–189; Cramer, PA189–190 Recommendations implementation Gerrard, PA191–192; Irvin-Ross, PA191–193 Food safety Opening statements Bellringer, PA124; Sussman, PA126–128; Todd, PA124–126 Recommendations implementation Bellringer, PA137; Pedersen, PA137 Personal Injury Protection Plan: Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Opening remarks Bellringer, PA165–166; McLaren, PA166–168 Auditor General, annual reports–Continued Special needs education Opening remarks Bellringer, PA139–140; Farthing, PA140–141 Wireless network security Follow-up reports Bellringer, PA203; Pedersen, PA202–203 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA196; Hodgins, PA203–205; Sussman, PA196–197 Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with, PA77 Contaminated sites and landfills Opening remarks McFadyen, L., PA231–232; Meier, PA228 Recommendation implementation Allum, PA230; Cullen, PA230–231; Gerrard, PA229; Meier, PA229–230; Struthers, PA230–231 Derivative financial instruments, use of Opening remarks Bellringer, PA109–110; Clarkson, PA110 Recommendations implementation Bellringer, PA112; Helwer, PA111–112 Risk management consultations Bellringer, PA112; Helwer, PA112 Risk mitigation areas Clarkson, PA110; Stefanson, PA110 Environmental Livestock Program Opening remarks Bellringer, PA226; Meier, PA226–227 Recommendation implementation Gerrard, PA227; Meier, PA227 Legislative reviews, mandatory Opening remarks Bellringer, PA113; Clarkson, PA113 Members' Allowances Program Opening remarks Bellringer, PA186–187 passed, PA188 Personal Care Homes Program, PA77 Pharmacare program, PA77 Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting–Section 9 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA117 ;Clarkson, PA117 Recommendations implementation Clarkson, PA120; Helwer, PA120 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Administration of the Value-Added Policy, PA77 Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011 Keewatin Community College, Investment in information technology Opening remarks Farthing, PA57–58 Maintenance Branch, Manitoba Housing Opening remarks Cramer, PA43–44 Maintenance Enforcement Program Opening remarks Schnoor, PA51–52 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA42 Public Housing Program Committee recommendations Cramer, PA48; Rowat, PA48

Standing and Special Committee Index 4 Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011–Continued Opening remarks Cramer, PA43–44 Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology Information technology audit Opening remarks Farthing, PA57–58 Student Financial Assistance Program Opening remarks Farthing, PA70–72 University of Winnipeg Investment in Information Technology Opening remarks Farthing, PA57–58 University of Winnipeg, financial review Opening remarks Farthing, PA57–58 Well water quality, protection of Opening remarks Bellringer, PA223; Meier, PA224–225 Auditor General, government operations audits Members' Allowances Opening remarks Bellringer, PA186–187 passed, PA188 Personal Care Homes Program Opening remarks Bellringer, PA78–79; Driedger, PA80 Auditor General, performance audits.

See also Public Accounts, audits of Climate change, managing, PA211 Audit methodology Allum, PA215–216; Bellringer, PA216, PA221; Meier, PA221; Pedersen, PA221 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA212; Meier, PA212–213 Recommendations implementation Cullen, PA220; Meier, PA220–222; Pedersen, PA221–222 Auditor General reports Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation passed, PA73 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA70; Farthing, PA67–69; McFadyen, L., PA23; Ricard, PA23 Auditor General's office Audits Decisions for Bellringer, PA4; Braun, PA4 Estimates Bellringer, PA8–9; Stefanson, PA8 Consulting services management audits Bellringer, PA8–9; Stefanson, PA8–9 Government departments, mismanagement allegations Bellringer, PA9–10; Stefanson, PA9 Internal auditors, relationships with Bellringer, PA5; Braun, PA5 Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010 passed, PA12 Accounting method standards Bellringer, PA2, PA7; Helwer, PA7 Emissions target levels Bellringer, PA4; Stefanson, PA4–5 Auditor General's office–Continued Opening remarks Bellringer, PA2 Operations of the Office, March 31, 2011 passed, PA12 Reports, Auditor General's adviser role Bellringer, PA2 Autism spectrum disorder Diagnosis increase Bellringer, PA153; Gerrard, PA153 Auto theft Statistics Gerrard, CC120; McLaren, CC120 Autobody shops I-Car certification method contract Helwer, CC108–109; McLaren, CC109–110 Automobile Injury Mediation Office Pilot program evaluation Swan, CC84 Aviation.

See International Interests in Mobile Equipment Act (Aircraft Equipment) Axworthy, Lloyd (Private Citizen) Post-secondary education Facility competiveness, HR44 Low-income students, accessibility, HR44 Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR43–45 Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR43, HR46 Universities Ancillary fee schedule, HR44–45 University of Winnipeg Funding comparisons, HR45 Low-income students, accessibility, HR44, HR46 Opportunity Fund, HR44 Be the Influence Awareness campaign effectiveness Rondeau, CC3 Be Undrunk Awareness campaign effectiveness Rondeau, CC3 Beaudry, Ericka (Private Citizen) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Written submission, HR72 Beddome, James (Green Party of Manitoba) Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act [Bill 18] Public presentation, SED43–44 Bicycle paths and riders Bicyclists, positions on roads, HR119 Bills, consolidation of, SED107–108 Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act [Bill 33] Consultations, lack of, HR120 Public presentation, HR120 Elections Political parties, vote subsidies, HR121 Energy retrofits On-bill financing, SED88

Standing and Special Committee Index 5 Beddome, James (Green Party of Manitoba)–Continued Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Public presentation, SED87–88 Generating stations and dams Effects of (Northern Manitoba), SED87 Green Party Energy, position on, SED87 Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act [Bill 25] Public presentation, SED107–109 Highway Traffic Amendment and

Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets) [Bill 37] Enforcement concerns, HR118 Public presentation, HR118–119 Low Income Energy Efficiency Program Limitations, SED88 Manitoba Hydro Electric load forecast, SED88 Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED88 Rate affordability, SED43, SED45 Post-secondary education Funding decreases, HR57 Tax-credit supports, HR57–58 Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR57–58 Public Utilities Board Capital plans review capability, SED44 Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate Enrolment incentive, effectiveness of, HR58 Utilities Affordability, jurisdictional comparisons, SED44–45 Water wells Drilling, licensing and standards, SED108 Public registry, importance of, SED108 BEEP.

See Brandon Energy Efficiency Program Bell, Jeff (Manitoba Water Well Association) Canadian Ground Water Association Certification program, SED95–96 Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act [Bill 25] Committee, need for, SED96 Public presentation, SED95–96 Water wells Existing wells, protection for, SED97 Flowing water well concerns, SED96 Hookup point concerns, SED95–96 Sealing, certification of workers, SED95 Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General) Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments Deputy and assistant deputy ministers, PA193 Expired terms, ministerial notice, PA193 Government website, information accessibility, PA188 Process, PA188–189 Term limits, PA189, PA191 Aging in Place strategy Funding requirements, PA93 Auditor General, annual reports Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments Opening remarks, PA188–189 Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)–Continued Food safety Opening statements, PA124 Recommendations implementation, PA137 Personal Injury Protection Plan, Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Opening remarks, PA165–166 Special needs education Opening remarks, PA139–140 Wireless network security Follow-up reports, PA203 Opening remarks, PA196 Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Derivative financial instruments, use of Opening remarks, PA109–110 Recommendations implementation, PA112 Risk management consultations, PA112 Environmental Livestock Program Opening remarks, PA226 Legislative reviews, mandatory Opening remarks, PA113 Members' Allowances Program Opening remarks, PA186–187 Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting Opening remarks, PA117 Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011 Opening remarks, PA42 Well water quality, protection of Opening remarks, PA223 Auditor General, government operations audits Members' Allowances Opening remarks, PA186–187 Personal Care Homes Program Opening remarks, PA78–79 Auditor General, performance audits Climate change, managing Audit methodology, PA216, PA221 Opening remarks, PA212 Auditor General's office Audits Decisions for, PA4 Estimates, PA8–9 Consulting services management audits, PA8–9 Government departments, mismanagement allegations, PA9–10 Internal auditors, relationships with, PA5 Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010 Accounting method standards, PA2, PA7 Emissions target levels, PA4 Opening remarks, PA2 Reports, Auditor General's adviser role, PA2 Auditor General's reports Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation Opening remarks, PA70 Autism spectrum disorder Diagnosis increase, PA153 Budgets Deficit variance, accountability, PA7–8 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Procurement process recommendation, PA70 Education assistants Certification requirements, PA140 Environmental Livestock Program Audit recommendations, PA226

Standing and Special Committee Index 6 Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)–Continued Finance Department Legislative review, compliance, PA115 Food safety Auditor General's recommendations, implementation, PA137 Departmental responsibility, PA124 Inspector training, PA124 Public education initiatives, PA124 Greenhouse gas emissions Target levels, PA212 Home Care Program Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, co-ordination with, PA178 Investors Group Field Government investments, audit of, PA8 Jordan's Principle Implementation, PA153 Legislative reviews, mandatory Co-ordinated effort recommendation, PA114 Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA117 Departmental controllership plans, PA116 Finance Department compliance, PA115 Statute of regulations, review requirements, PA114 Manitoba Housing Authority Five-year plan review, PA50–51 Manitoba Hydro Risk management audit, PA10 Personal care homes Admissions wait times, PA79, PA87 Capital project plans, PA92–93 Licensing review process, PA79 Per diem funding levels, PA93 Quality standards, compliance of, PA79 Personal Injury Protection Plan Benefits Appeal process, PA166, PA175 Eligibility and calculations, PA165–166, PA170 Part-time earners, PA177 Receivership timeline compliance, PA171 Case management Staff resources and caseload average, PA173 Claimants Rehabilitation plans, PA166 Satisfaction surveys, PA166 Tax information use, PA176 Definition of vehicular accidents, PA170 Home Care Program, co-ordination with, PA178 Recommendation implementation, PA183 Recommendations for vendors, PA179 Pharmacare program Recommendations implementation, PA102–103 Provincial debt Tangible capital assets, PA19 Public Accounts, audits of Volumes 1-4 Balanced budget legislation amendment, PA14 Opening remarks, PA13–14 Public compensation disclosure reports, PA17 Recommendations, PA14

Summary budget, reporting of, PA15 Public Accounts, Standing Committee of Government targets, penalties for failures, PA4–5 Meeting schedules, PA2–4 Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)–Continued Risk assessments and audit objectives, PA5 Self-review recommendations, PA2, PA6 Witness appearances, expansion of, PA3, PA6 Public sector compensation disclosure Income threshold increase, PA120 Information availability, PA118 Vendor contract payments, PA120–121 Regional health authorities Information technology, database compromises, PA202 Special needs education Clinical Outcomes project status, PA151 Clinician shortages, strategies for, PA140 Life skills learning resources, need for, PA140 School divisions, diagnosis and funding applications, PA140, PA162 Service delivery compliance, PA140 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Capital projects, contract tendering process, PA107 Vendor payments, public disclosure, PA105 Wireless network security Auditor General's follow-up reports, PA203 Manitoba eHealth, portable technology risks, PA200 Bernas, Kirsten (The Canadian CED Network) Affordable Energy Fund Housing retrofits, low-income use, SED77 Neighbourhood renewal corporations, support for, SED78 Community Renewal Act [Bill 7] Core funding, SED64 Long-term community planning, SED64 Public presentation, SED62–64 Residential consultations, SED63 Energy retrofits Affordable Energy Fund, SED77 Rental housing, SED77 Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Housing rental costs, impact on, SED77 Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED78–79 Public presentation, SED76–78 Social enterprises, involvement of, SED77–78 Stakeholders, ministerial consultations, SED78 Housing, rental Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED77 Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED77 Manitoba Hydro Energy efficiency programs, SED76–78 Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED78–79 Neighbourhood renewal corporations Affordable Energy Fund support, SED78 Bicycle helmets.

See also Highway Traffic Amendment and

Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets); Ride2Win Head injury reduction programs Warda, SED36 Head injury reduction statistics Driedger, HR93 Warda, HR92 Incentive programs for use Rondeau, HR92; Warda, HR92 Legislation, effectiveness of Schuler, HR92; Warda, HR92–93 Low-cost distribution program Warda, HR91

Standing and Special Committee Index 7 Bicycle paths and riders.

See also Active transportation; Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic) Bicyclists, positions on roads Beddome, HR119; Carter, SED46–467; Feaver, SED34–35; Kriellaars, SED55 Lane markings Kriellaars, SED55 Municipal speed limit reductions, impact of Feaver, SED33–34 Passing distance for vehicles Carter, SED47; Feaver, SED35 Ride2Win initiative Warda, HR91 Route prohibition Feaver, SED35 Bilingual Service Centres Act [Bill 31] French language, definition expansion Boucher, SED21 Public presentations Boucher, SED19–21; Richer, SED21–22 Bills, consolidation of Beddome, SED107–108 Biomass conversions Incentives and processing Chomiak, CC50; Maguire, PA218; Meier, PA218; Wishart, CC50 Black, Jennifer (Private Citizen) Post-secondary education Bursaries, need for, HR30 Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR29–30 Student aid Interest rate concerns, HR28, HR29 Universities Ancillary fee schedule, HR29–30 Blady, Sharon (Kirkfield Park) NDP Aboriginal Child Welfare Initiative, PB7 Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act [Bill 300] Opening remarks, PB10 Blashko, Tyler and Nawal Tajdin (Private Citizens) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] College students, exclusion of, HR47–48 Public presentation, HR46–48 Three-year funding forecasts, HR47 Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR47 Universities Ancillary fee schedule, HR47–48 Bobbette, John (Winnipeg Technical College) Apprenticeship Recognition Act [Bill 212] Public presentation, PB4 Implementation, PB4 Apprenticeship training Economic impact, PB4 Funding, PB5 High School Apprenticeship Program, PB5 Post-secondary education Technical vocational training, PB4–5 Boil-water advisories Meier, PA226; Water wells, PA226 Booster seats.

See Child safety seats; Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats) Bosc, Lauren (University of Winnipeg Students' Association) Post-secondary education Student debt load, HR71 Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Three-year funding forecasts, HR72 Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR72 Written submission, HR71–72 Boucher, Daniel (Société franco-manitobaine) Bilingual Service Centres Act [Bill 31] French language, definition expansion, SED21 Public presentation, SED19–21 Chartier Report

(1998) Recommendations, SED21 French language services policy, SED20 Brandon Energy Efficiency Program Housing, water and energy retrofits Allen, SED59 Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation Small grant funding Allen, SED59 Brandon Wheat Kings Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation season ticket purchase McLaren, CC105–106, CC122; Schuler, CC105–106, CC122 Braun, Erna (Rossmere) NDP Auditor General's office Audits, decisions for, PA4 Internal auditors, relationships with, PA5 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Stimulus construction projects, PA34 Food safety Food handling training and licensing, PA136 Manitoba Housing Authority Fire safety training programs, PA44 Manitoba Hydro Risk management audit, PA11 Personal care homes Capital project plans, PA86 Regional demographic studies, PA86 Points of order P/O by Braun requesting to know if question from member borders on policy discussion, PA99 Special needs education Clinician shortages, strategies for, PA148 Disability category levels, PA148–149 Brennan, Bob Tribute to Chomiak, CC32; McFadyen, CC32–33 Briese, Stu (Agassiz) PC Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic) [Bill 32] Opening remarks, SED49 Keystone Agricultural Producers Workers Compensation Board, partnership with, CC81

Standing and Special Committee Index 8 Briese, Stu (Agassiz) PC–Continued Local Government Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 23] Opening remarks, HR130 Municipal governments Code of conduct policies and censure ability, HR76 Video lottery terminals Payout percentages, CC154–155 Revenues, municipal allocation, CC154 Workers Compensation Board Keystone Agricultural Producers, partnership with, CC81 Browaty, Jeff (City of Winnipeg) Chief Peguis Trail Construction details, HR96 Disraeli Freeway Construction details, HR96 Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act [Bill 34] Budget and project efficiencies, HR95–96 Chief Peguis Trail, HR96 Consultations, lack of, HR96, HR99 Due diligence, need for, HR99 Public presentation, HR95–96 Disraeli Freeway, HR96 Brown, Barry (Maple Leaf Construction) Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act [Bill 34] Consultations, lack of, HR135 Contract

summary requirements, HR135 Written submission, HR134–135 Brownlie, Jarvis and Roewan Crowe (Private Citizens) Gender identity Violence against, HR10–11 Gender-neutral washrooms, HR10 Human Rights Code Amendment Act [Bill 36] Public presentation, HR10–11 Bruce, Kwesi (Private Citizen) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR52–53 Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR52–53 Budgets Deficit variance, accountability Bellringer, PA7–8; Stefanson, PA7–8 Budgets, balanced Five-year plan Clarkson, PA21 BUILD.

See Building Urban Industries for Local Development Building Canada Fund. See also Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Infrastructure funding Wyatt, HR97 Project applications McFadyen, L., PA26–27; Stefanson, PA26–27 Building Urban Industries for Local Development Employment training programs Maguire, SED76; Miller, SED93; Pearce, SED74, SED76 Manitoba Housing, water and energy retrofit projects Miller, SED93; Pearce, SED74 Bus transportation.

See also Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service) Association of Manitoba Municipalities, recommendations Ashton, SED25; Dobrowolski, SED24 Government support Dobrowolski, SED24 Greyhound Canada service reductions Dobrowolski, SED24 Intercity Bus Project Public Consultation Report Dobrowolski, SED24 Public sector investment Ashton, SED25 Caldwell, Drew (Brandon East) NDP Young Men's Christian Association of Brandon Incorporation Amendment Act [Bill 301] Motion to refund printing fees, PB10 passed, PB11 Opening remarks, PB10 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Audits Competitive process Gerrard, PA29–31; McFadyen, L., PA30–31; Ricard, PA29–30 Compliance (Deloitte Touche) Gerrard, PA38; McFadyen, L., PA38–39 Recommendations Farthing, PA69; McFadyen, L., PA36–37; Pedersen, PA29; Ricard, PA29, PA36; Stefanson, PA36 Contract tender requirements Gerrard, PA30; McFadyen, L., PA30 Economic action plan administration Ricard, PA24 Employees, hiring process McFadyen, L., PA25; Stefanson, PA25 Expenditure statistics McFadyen, L., PA35; Stefanson, PA35 Federal consultations Allum, PA37; McFadyen, L., PA37–38 File documentation standards McFadyen, L., PA37; Stefanson, PA37 Funding Friesen, PA34–35; McFadyen, L., PA28–29, PA34–35; Pedersen, PA28 Non-profit allowances McFadyen, L., PA29; Pedersen, PA29 Policy and procedures manual Farthing, PA67; McFadyen, L., PA24 Procurement process recommendation Bellringer, PA70 Projects Documentation, lack of Gerrard, PA33; McFadyen, L., PA33; Ricard, PA33 Priority, criteria and decision McFadyen, L., PA27–28; Stefanson, PA27–28 Risk assessments Gerrard, PA30–32; McFadyen, L., PA30–32 Provincial reporting requirements Gerrard, PA38; McFadyen, L., PA38; Ricard, PA38 Reviews McFadyen, L., PA37; Pedersen, PA37

Standing and Special Committee Index 9 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat–Continued Stimulus construction projects Braun, PA34; Friesen, PA34; Gerrard, PA33–34, PA39; McFadyen, L., PA25–28, PA33–36, PA39; Pedersen, PA28; Stefanson, PA26–27, PA35; Wiebe, PA36 Canada's Economic Action Plan.

See Auditor General's reports Canadian Food Inspection Agency Inspection responsibilities Pedersen, PA130; Todd, PA130 Canadian Ground Water Association Certification program Bell, SED95–96 Canadian Museum for Human Rights Crown corporations, contributions from Graydon, CC30, CC147; Hodgins, CC147; Maharaj, CC80–81; Neufeld, CC30; Schuler, CC27, CC80–81; Zubach, CC27 Cape Town Convention Adoption Weinstein, SED16 Car repairs.

See Autobody shops; Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Motor Vehicle Work and Repairs) Carter, Jason (Sport for Life) Bicycle paths and riders Bicyclists, positions on roads, SED46–467 Passing distance for vehicles, SED47 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic) [Bill 32] Public presentation, SED46–47 Casinos.

See also First Nations communities; Star Centres; specific casinos Impact of online gaming Graydon, CC167; Hodgins, CC167 Responsible gaming centres Ashton, CC159–160; Ewasko, CC159; Hodgins, CC159 Cellphone use while driving Dedicated enforcement campaign Graydon, CC132; McLaren, CC132; Swan, CC84 Centre Port Canada.

See Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area) Cerilli, Marianne (West Central Women's Resource Centre) Employment and Income Assistance Program Rent allowances, SED11–12 Housing, rental Application fees, SED11 Condominium conversions, tenant's first refusal rights, SED10–11 Rent increases, appeal process, SED10 Service packaging regulations, SED10 Tenancy terminations, form requirements, SED10 Residential Tenancies Amendment Act [Bill 28] Public presentations, SED9–11 West Central Women's Resource Centre Housing programs, SED9–10 CFSIS. See Child and Family Services Information System Champix medication.

See Tobacco use reduction Chartier Report

(1998) Recommendations Boucher, SED21 Chief Peguis Trail Construction details Browaty, HR96; Davidson, HR107; Eadie, HR122–124; Fernadez, HR105; Gerrard, HR105; Wyatt, HR97 Child and family services agencies.

See also Aboriginal child and family services agencies; Foster care; Jewish Child and Family Service agency; Voices: Manitoba's Youth in Care Network Case planning MacDonald, LA9; Mitchelson, LA9 Children in care Child fatalities, Children's Advocate review MacDonald, LA3; Mitchelson, LA4 Statistics Howard, LA12; MacDonald, LA11–12; McFadyen, LA11–12; Mitchelson, LA11 Suicide statistics MacDonald, LA5; Mitchelson, LA5 Youth in transition, age extension planning MacDonald, LA10; Mitchelson, LA10–11 Special investigation reviews Howard, LA2; MacDonald, LA3 Child and Family Services Authority Recommendations, implementation timeline MacDonald, LA14; Mitchelson, LA14 Social worker training MacDonald, LA8; Mitchelson, LA8 Staff turnover MacDonald, LA8; Mitchelson, LA8 Child and Family Services Information System Usage, monitoring of MacDonald, LA11; Mitchelson, LA11 Child and Family Services Standards Manual Review MacDonald, LA8; Mitchelson, LA7 Child prostitution.

See Children's Advocate office Child Protection Branch Three-year plan MacDonald, LA9; Mitchelson, LA9 Child safety seats. See also Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats) Age and height requirements Warda, HR91 Injury reduction statistics Gerrard, HR91; Warda, HR90–91 Child welfare. See Aboriginal Child Welfare Initiative; Child and family services agencies; Foster care Children with special needs. See Special needs education; specific disorders Children's Advocate.

See also Sinclair, Phoenix death Annual report March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010 (combined report) passed, LA15 March 31, 2011 passed, LA1 Opening remarks Howard, LA1–2; MacDonald, LA2–3; Mitchelson, LA2 Child fatalities, review MacDonald, LA3–4; Mitchelson, LA4 Child prostitution cases, involvement with Driedger, LA14; MacDonald, LA14 Mandate, scope of MacDonald, LA9–10; Mitchelson, LA9

Standing and Special Committee Index 10 Children's Advocate–Continued Public services, ease of use MacDonald, LA3–4; Mitchelson, LA3–4 Recommendations MacDonald, LA14; Mitchelson, LA14 Water safety recommendations MacDonald, LA13; McFadyen, LA13 Children's Therapy Initiative Collaborative services Farthing, PA150 Chomiak, Hon.

Dave (Kildonan) NDP Alternative energy Geothermal maintenance requirements, SED72 Manitoba Hydro initiatives, CC47 Shale gas costs and contracts, SED70 Biomass conversions Incentives and processing, CC50 Brennan, Bob, tribute to, CC32 Energy retrofits On-bill financing, SED70, SED83 Rental housing, SED74 Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Amendments Clause 5(1)(a)(iii), SED111; passed, SED112 Clause 9(2)(b), SED112; passed, SED113 Clause 17(5), 125(5), SED114; passed, SED114 Consumer equity concerns, SED74 Housing rental costs, impact on, SED74 Greenhouse gas emissions Biomass conversions, CC50 Housing Energy retrofits, on-bill financing, SED70 Housing, rental Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED74 Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED74 Manitoba Hydro Alternative energy initiatives, CC47 Board membership, information on, CC55 Chief executive officer salary expenditure, CC54 Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED83 Opening remarks, CC31–32 Union negotiations, effect on rates, CC54 Manitoba Hydro International Nigerian government, contract with, CC54 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III Location reviews, CC45 Cityplace.

See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation; Video lottery terminals Clarkson, John (Deputy Minister of Finance) Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Derivative financial instruments, use of Opening remarks, PA110 Risk mitigation areas, PA110 Legislative reviews, mandatory Opening remarks, PA113 Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting Opening remarks, PA117 Recommendations implementation, PA120 Budgets, balanced Five-year plan, PA21 Crown corporations Investment and borrowing strategies, PA111 Clarkson, John (Deputy Minister of Finance)–Continued Federal transfer payments Provincial comparisons, PA21 Finance Department Legislative review, compliance, PA116 Trading activity offices, PA110–111 First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services Accounts receivable, authority, PA18 Legislative reviews, mandatory Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA115 Departmental controllership plans, PA114, PA116 Finance Department compliance, PA116 Review uniformity, PA115 Treasury Board, role of, PA114 Manitoba Hydro Risk management audit, PA112 Provincial debt Capital assets as equity, PA19–20 Net debt update, PA18, PA20–21 Tangible capital assets, PA18–19 Public Accounts, audits of Volumes 1-4 Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21 Deficit reduction strategies, PA21 Opening remarks, PA14 Probe Research, payments to, PA18 Public compensation disclosure reports, PA15–16 Recommendations, PA14, PA16 Statement of financial position, templates, PA18 Public sector compensation disclosure Government reporting entities, inclusion of, PA118 Income threshold increase, PA117–118, PA120–121 Information availability, PA118–120 Vendor contract payments, PA121 Risk Oversight Committee Members and meeting frequency, PA111, PA113 Treasury Board Legislative reviews, role in, PA114 Treasury Risk Management Framework Policies, PA111 Clean Environment Commission Bipole III hearings Thomson, CC39 Clifton School Valour Road, care of Swan, PB9 Climate change.

See Auditor General, performance audits; Greenhouse gas emissions Climate Friendly Woodlot Practices Project update Meier, PA222; Pedersen, PA222 CMIS. See Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Coal. See also Biomass conversions Use reduction strategies Maguire, PA218; Meier, PA218 Coburn, Hugh (Manitoba School Boards Association) Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees) [Bill 21] Code of conduct breaches, SED66 Public presentation, SED64–65 Sanction process, SED65

Standing and Special Committee Index 11 Codes of conduct. See Municipal governments; Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees) Commissioner of Elections.

See Elections, Commissioner of Community Renewal Act [Bill 7] Advisory council membership Allen, SED59–60; Irvin-Ross, SED60; Mitchell, SED61; Rowat, SED60 Core funding Bernas, SED64 Long-term community planning Bernas, SED64 Opening remarks Irvin-Ross, SED109; Rowat, SED109 Public presentations Allen, SED59–60; Bernas, SED62–64; Mitchell, SED60–61 Residential consultations Bernas, SED63 Community Renewal Office Rental property, above-guideline rent increases Mitchell, SED61–62; Rowat, SED61–62 Conawapa Generating Station Project status and costs Thomson, CC37–38 Condominium conversions Tenant's first refusal rights Cerilli, SED10–11; McIntyre, SED13 Conflicts of interest.

See Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments; Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers); Personal Injury Protection Plan Food safety inspector declarations Pedersen, PA132; Sussman, PA132 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation employee disclosures McLaren, CC136; Schuler, CC136 Conservation districts.

See East Interlake Conservation District Construction industry Aboriginal employment opportunities Linklater, SED79–80; Pearce, SED80 Employment opportunities Linklater, SED79–80; Maguire, SED76; Pearce, SED74–76 Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Improved Enforcement and Administration) [Bill 16] reported, SED15 Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Motor Vehicle Work and Repairs) [Bill 12] reported, SED14 Contaminated sites and landfills Environmental liabilities, reporting McFadyen, L., PA231 Municipal management McFadyen, L., PA231 Provincial statistics Maguire, PA229–230; Meier, PA230 Contaminated sites and landfills–Continued Recommendations implementation Allum, PA230; Cullen, PA230–231; Gerrard, PA229; Meier, PA229–230; Struthers, PA230–231 Solid waste co-ordinator, report from Cullen, PA230; Maguire, PA229; Meier, PA229–230 Contaminated Sites Remediation Amendment Act [Bill 29] Opening remarks Maguire, SED116 Written submissions Dobrowolski, SED118 Convention Centre expansion.

See Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion Cooke, Will (Canadian Cancer Society) Create and Rate antitobacco program, SED4 Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act [Bill 17] Public presentation, SED3 Review and Rate Antitobacco program, SED4 Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Programs, SED4 Tobacco products Cancer rates, SED3 Health-care costs, SED3 Pharmacy sales, ban on, SED3 Reduction initiatives, SED3 Youth statistics, SED4 Council on Post-Secondary Education.

See also Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post- Secondary Education Act Amended) University of Winnipeg, budget consultations Ewasko, PA63–64; Farthing, PA58, PA63–64 Cramer, Joy (Deputy Minister of Housing and Community Development) Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments Expired terms, ministerial notice, PA190 Government website, information accessibility, PA189 Process, PA191 Auditor General, annual reports Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments Opening remarks, PA189–190 Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011 Maintenance Branch, Manitoba Housing Opening remarks, PA43–44 Public Housing Program Committee recommendations, PA48 Public Housing Program–Section 14 Opening remarks, PA43–44 Manitoba Housing Authority Arrears reviews and collection, PA43 Enterprise resource planning system, implementation, PA43–44 Fire safety training programs, PA43, PA45–46, PA49–50 Housing stock assessment, PA47 Maintenance budget, PA43, PA47 Management meetings, frequency of, PA44 Procurement services branch, PA43 Property services regionalization, PA44 Regional directors, internal audit process, PA46 Sprinkler system standards, PA50 Tenant statistics, PA43

Standing and Special Committee Index 12 Cramer, Joy–Continued Treasury Board Manitoba Housing Authority, reporting from, PA43 Reporting to, PA43 Unit repairs and construction, PA47–48 Create and Rate antitobacco program Cooke, SED4; Gibson, SED8; Rondeau, SED4, SED8 Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (Administrative Forfeiture and Miscellaneous Amendments) [Bill 11] Background Taillieu, HR16 Opening remarks Goertzen, HR16; Swan, HR15–16 Crowe, Roewan and Jarvis Brownlie (Private Citizens) Gender identity Violence against, HR10–11 Gender-neutral washrooms, HR10 Human Rights Code Amendment Act [Bill 36] Public presentation, HR10–11 Crown corporations.

See also specific corporations Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding Graydon, CC29–30; Hodgins, CC159; Neufeld, CC30; Rondeau, CC30; Zubach, CC29–30 Canadian Museum for Human Rights funding Graydon, CC30, CC147; Hodgins, CC147; Maharaj, CC80–81; Neufeld, CC30; Schuler, CC27, CC80–81; Zubach, CC27 Investment and borrowing strategies Clarkson, PA111; Helwer, PA111 Service affordability Helwer, CC86; Swan, CC86 Cullen, Cliff (Spruce Woods) PC Alternative energy Manitoba Hydro initiatives, CC47 Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Contaminated sites and landfills Recommendations implementation, PA230–231 Auditor General, performance audits Climate change, managing Recommendations implementation, PA220 Contaminated sites and landfills Recommendations implementation, PA230–231 Solid waste co-ordinator, report from, PA230 Greenhouse gas emissions Emission levels by decade, PA218 Kyoto Protocol, PA218–219 Health Department Information technology software purchases, patient privacy levels, PA198 Kyoto Protocol Greenhouse gas emissions, PA218–219 Manitoba Hydro Alternative energy initiatives, CC47 Public Utilities Board, deferral account, CC46 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Information technology Accessibility priority, PA208 External audits, PA206–207 Security radio communications, decommission of, PA207 Public Utilities Board Manitoba Hydro deferral account, CC46 Cullen, Cliff (Spruce Woods) PC–Continued Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act [Bill 35] Employee rights, HR118 Opening remarks, HR132 Sunday shopping hours Jurisdictional comparisons, HR115–116 Telehealth Information technology security guidelines, PA198 TomorrowNow Environmental strategy, PA219 Water wells Boil-water advisories, PA226 Inspection process and priority, PA225–226 Wireless network security Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, database compromises, PA207 Regional health authorities, policies and standards, PA198 Cycling paths.

See Bicycle paths and riders Dansen, Alexandra (Private Citizen) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Written submission, HR71 Davidson, Chuck (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce) Chief Peguis Trail Construction details, HR107 Partnership BC Infrastructure projects, oversight of, HR106 Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act [Bill 34] Audit requirements, HR108 Consultations, lack of, HR107 Jurisdictional comparisons, HR106 Public presentation, HR105–107 Task-force, need for, HR107 Chief Peguis Trail Construction details, HR107 Partnership BC, HR106 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act [Bill 35] Consultations, HR117 Employee rights, HR118 Municipal responsibility, HR118 Public presentation, HR116–117 Sunday shopping hours Increase, HR116–117 Jurisdictional comparisons, HR116 Debt.

See Provincial debt Dementia Personal care home patients Gerrard, PA92; Sussman, PA92 P.I.E.C.E.S education program Sussman, PA92 Derivative financial instruments. See Derivative financial instruments under Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Desorcy, Gloria (Consumers' Association of Canada) Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act [Bill 18] Public presentation, SED42

Standing and Special Committee Index 13 Desorcy, Gloria–Continued Energy retrofits Rental housing, SED73 Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Consumer equity concerns, SED73 Housing rental costs, impact on, SED73 Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED73 Program criteria, threshold for, SED73 Public presentation, SED72–74 Housing, rental Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED73 Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED73 Manitoba Hydro Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED73 Public Utilities Board Mandate, expansion of, SED42–43 Utilities Affordability, jurisdictional comparisons, SED42 Consumer equity concerns, SED42 Dewar, Greg (Selkirk) NDP Elections Manitoba office Constituency election, tie process, LA40 Food safety inspections Targets and statistics, PA128 Health Department Public health risk-based system (Winnipeg), PA128 Manitoba Hydro Risk management audit, PA11 Points of order P/O by Dewar asking for clarification if there were further questions on report of the Pharmacare program, PA106 P/O by Dewar reminding member that previous report was passed, PA6 P/O by Dewar suggesting that comments that don't appear in Auditor General's reports shouldn't be referenced in committee, PA63 Public Accounts, audits of Volumes 1-4 Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21 Public sector compensation disclosure Income threshold increase, PA117–118 Disabilities Issues Office Elections Manitoba consultations Verma, LA36 Disraeli Freeway Construction details Browaty, HR96; Loxley, HR109 Dobrowolski, Doug (Association of Manitoba Municipalities) Bus transportation Association of Manitoba Municipalities recommendations, SED24 Government support, SED24 Intercity Bus Project Public Consultation Report, SED24 Service reductions, SED24 Contaminated Sites Remediation Amendment Act [Bill 29] Written submission, SED118 Greyhound Canada Service reductions, SED24 Dobrowolski, Doug–Continued Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service) [Bill 5] Public presentation, SED24 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic) [Bill 32] Written submission, SED55 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones) [Bill 3] Association of Manitoba Municipalities, consultations with, SED24 Public presentation, SED22–23 Speed limit reductions, SED22–23 Intercity Bus Project public consultation report, SED24 Local Government Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 23] Public presentation, HR75–76 Municipal governments Capital projects, public information, HR75 Code of conduct policies and censure ability, HR75–76 Elected officials, training of, HR75 Municipal equipment, private use of, HR75 Tendering and procurement policies, HR75–76 Municipalities Traffic patterns and needs, SED23, SED55 Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act [Bill 34] Written submission, HR134 Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools) [Bill 9] User fee limits, HR23 Written submission, HR22–23 Regional health authorities Amalgamations, rural impact, HR133–134 Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement) [Bill 6] Written submission, HR133–134 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act [Bill 35] Written submission, HR135–136 Dorsey Converter Station Reliability Thomson, CC39 Dr.

Hook Towing Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation contract details McLaren, CC123–128; Schuler, CC123–128 Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) PC Aging in Place strategy Supportive care spaces, need for, PA86 Auditor General, government operations audits Personal Care Homes Program–Chapter 2 Opening remarks, PA80 Bicycle helmets Injury reduction statistics, HR93 Children's Advocate office Child prostitution cases, involvement with, LA14 Greenhouse gas emissions Emission levels Levels by decade, PA213 Target levels, PA213, PA222–223

Standing and Special Committee Index 14 Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) PC–Continued Fuel efficiency standards, reduction estimates, PA214 Geothermal reduction estimates, PA214 Industry sectors, emission percentages, HR213 Kyoto Protocol, PA223 Reduction projects, accuracy of, PA213 Health-care corporations, non-profit Faith-based organizations, concerns of, HR127 Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies, HR126–127 Service purchase agreements, HR127 Surplus funds, use of, HR89 Highway Traffic Amendment and

Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets) [Bill 37] Amendment Clause 2, HR129–130 Kyoto Protocol Greenhouse gas emissions, PA223 Personal care homes Accreditation, PA83 Admissions wait times, PA84–87, PA90 Capital projects plans, PA85 Inspections, PA82–83 Licensing review process, PA84 Quality standard compliance, PA80–82 Registered nurses, requirement for, PA89–90 Respite bed availability, PA90 Staffing, funding of, PA89 Statistics, PA80 Pharmacare program Bulk purchasing collaborations, PA97–98 Deductible increase, PA97 Formulary drug updates, PA98–100 Generic drug pricing reform, PA100–101 Program management review, PA104 Publicly financed percentage decrease, PA96 Purchasing price negotiation process, PA97 Staffing, restructuring of, PA104 Pharmaceutical Act Proclamation timeline, PA101, SED6 Pharmacies Smoking cessation programs, SED9 Physicians and surgeons Electronic health records, use of, PA101 Regional health authorities Accountability and performance agreements, HR128 Amalgamations Legal concerns, HR127–128 Rural impact, HR87, HR125–126 Capital project requests, departmental overrides, PA85 Strategic plan reports, HR128–129 Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement) [Bill 6] Consultations, lack of, HR83, HR125 Opening remarks, HR125 Tobacco products Champix medication, safety of, SED5 Reduction initiatives, SED3 Youth statistics, SED3 TomorrowNow environmental strategy, PA222 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Capital projects, contract tendering process, PA105–106 Vendor payments, public disclosure, PA105 Drinking water.

See Water wells Driver and vehicle licensing Amalgamation with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Graydon, CC92, CC98–99; McLaren, CC92; Swan, CC98 Enhanced driver licences Consumer fees Graydon, CC113; McLaren, CC113; Swan, CC113–114 Project status and costs Graydon, CC96–98, CC113–114; McLaren, CC96–100, CC113; Schuler, CC99–100; Swan, CC114 Graduated licensing program, registration concerns Helwer, CC107; McLaren, CC107 Mobility vehicles, registration of McLaren, CC137; Schuler, CC137 Motorcycle registration rate comparisons Gerrard, CC118–119; McLaren, CC118–119 Rural services Helwer, CC131–132; McLaren, CC131–132 Temporary permits, renewal concerns Helwer, CC129; McLaren, CC129 Test simulators Helwer, CC111; McLaren, CC111–112; Swan, CC112 Unlicensed vehicles, tracking of Graydon, CC134; Helwer, CC128; McLaren, CC128, CC134 Driving, cellphone use.

See Cellphone use while driving Ducharme, Paula (Private Citizen) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR67 Eadie, Ross (City of Winnipeg) Chief Peguis Trail Construction details, HR122–124 Public-Private Partnership Transparency and Accountability Act Chief Peguis Trail, HR122–124 Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act [Bill 34] Cost overruns, responsibility for, HR123 Public presentation, HR121–124 East Interlake Conservation District Watershed plan Sutherland, SED102 Economic Action Plan, Canada's.

See Auditor General's reports Eden Mental Health Centre Funding Friesen, J., HR78–79 Education assistants Certification requirements Bellringer, PA140; Farthing, PA146–147; Friesen, PA146 Departmental consultations Farthing, PA144; Friesen, PA144 Employment statistics Farthing, PA143; Friesen, PA143 Professional development opportunities Farthing, PA146; Friesen, PA146

Standing and Special Committee Index 15 Education assistants–Continued Role and responsibilities Farthing, PA144–146; Friesen, PA144–146 Education system. See also Special needs education Class sizes, cap on Farthing, PA156–157 Report cards, standardization Farthing, PA160; Friesen, PA160 eHealth. See Manitoba eHealth Eichler, Ralph (Lakeside) PC Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones) [Bill 3] Association of Manitoba Municipalities consultations, SED23 Workers Compensation Board Investment policy, CC77 Elderly.

See Aging in Place strategy; Personal care homes Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act [Bill 33] Commissioner of Elections, role of McPhail, HR93–94; Taillieu, HR93–94 Consultations, lack of Beddome, HR120; Howard, HR120 Opening remarks Howard, HR130; Taillieu, HR130 Public presentations Beddome, HR120; McPhail, HR93–94 Elections Advance polls, access to Ewasko, LA37; Selinger, LA18; Verma, LA37–38 Campaign financing McPhail, HR94–95 Candidates Appreciation of McFadyen, LA19; Selinger, LA18 Use of signs Schuler, LA34–35; Verma, LA34–35 Effects of flooding Verma, LA21 Electronic voting, viability of Goertzen, LA31; Selinger, LA30; Verma, LA30–31 Field staff statistics Ewasko, LA38; Verma, LA38 Fixed election dates Selinger, LA19 Political parties, vote subsidies Beddome, HR121 Volunteers, appreciation of McFadyen, LA19; Selinger, LA18 Voters Identification requirements Goertzen, LA26; Verma, LA26 Turnout Ewasko, LA38; Verma, LA38 Voting stations Accessibility Howard, LA35–36; Selinger, LA30–31; Verma, LA31, LA35–36 School locations Verma, LA30 Elections

(1999) Misconduct allegations McFadyen, LA22 Elections

(2011) Advance voting, evaluation Verma, LA20 Candidate nomination process Verma, LA20 Costs Verma, LA20 Electronic recordkeeping, development of Verma, LA20–21 Flooding, effect of Verma, LA21 Public education communications McFadyen, LA22; Verma, LA21 Voter lists, accuracy of Verma, LA20 Voter turnout, increase recommendations Selinger, LA29; Verma, LA20, LA30 Voting stations and hours of operation Verma, LA20 Elections, Commissioner of Complaints, investigation resolutions Goertzen, LA39–40; Verma, LA39–40 Role and responsibilities McPhail, HR93–94; Taillieu, HR94 Elections Act Advisory committee members Selinger, LA31; Verma, LA31 Elections Finances Act Advisory committee members Selinger, LA31; Verma, LA31 Plain-language revision, drafting of Selinger, LA19 Elections Manitoba office Annual report, December 31, 2003 Including the conduct of the 38th Provincial General Election, June 3, 2003 Annual report, December 31, 2007 Including the conduct of the 39th Provincial General Election, May 22, 2007 passed, LA17 Annual report, December 31, 2008 Annual report, December 31, 2009 Annual report, December 31, 2010 Including the conduct of the Concordia by-election, March 2, 2010 Annual reports Opening remarks McFadyen, LA19; Selinger, LA18–19; Verma, LA19–22 Campaign documents Length of Schuler, LA33; Verma, LA33 Refiling requirements Goertzen, LA39; Verma, LA39 Constituency election, tie process Dewar, LA40; Verma, LA40 David Asseltine, dismissal of McFadyen, LA22; Verma, LA23 Disabilities Issues Office, consultations with Verma, LA36 Documents, leaking of McFadyen, LA26; Verma, LA26 Enumeration process, evaluation of Goertzen, LA31–33; Verma, LA31–33

Standing and Special Committee Index 16 Elections Manitoba office–Continued Enumerators, payment details Goertzen, LA31; Verma, LA31 Fixed election dates, consultations on Goertzen, LA26; Verma, LA26 Hamilton and Asseltine, cheque payment details McFadyen, LA22–26; Verma, LA23–26 High school students, hiring of Verma, LA21 Multiple residence complexes, campaigning in Verma, LA22 Political parties, compliance fund Goertzen, LA26; Verma, LA26 Question responses, timeliness of McFadyen, LA25; Verma, LA25–26 Returning officers, qualifications Ewasko, LA38; Selinger, LA37; Verma, LA37–39 Revision period, shortening of Verma, LA22 Set election periods Verma, LA22 Staffing, recruitment concerns Selinger, LA36–37; Verma, LA36–37 Tax registration period extension Verma, LA22 Your Power to Choose, education program Verma, LA21 Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission Membership, expansion of Selinger, LA18 Employment and Income Assistance Program Rent allowances Cerilli, SED11–12; Gerrard, SED12 Employment opportunities, Aboriginal.

See Aboriginal employment opportunities Energy, alternative. See Alternative energy Energy efficiency programs. See Manitoba Hydro Energy retrofits Affordable Energy Fund Bernas, SED77; Pearce, SED75; Stewart, SED94 Brandon Energy Efficiency Program Allen, SED59 Manitoba Green Retrofit mandate Stewart, SED94 Manitoba Housing Authority projects Miller, SED93; Pearce, SED74 On-bill financing Beddome, SED88; Chomiak, SED70, SED83; Koroluk, SED85–86; McIntyre, SED83; Pearce, SED75; Sale, SED68, SED70 Energy Savings Act.

See also Affordable Energy Fund [Bill 24] Aboriginal consultations, need for Linklater, SED80–81 Aboriginal social enterprises, involvement of Helwer, SED81; Linklater, SED80–81; Maguire, SED81 Amendments Clause 5(1)(a)(iii) Chomiak, SED111; passed, SED112 Clause 9(2)(

b) Chomiak, SED112; passed, SED113 Clause 17(5), 125(5) Altemeyer, SED114; Chomiak, SED114 passed, SED114 Energy Savings Act–Continued Consumer equity concerns Chomiak, SED74; Desorcy, SED73; Helwer, SED74; Miller, SED92 Employment opportunities, possibility of Linklater, SED79; Pearce, SED75; Whelan Enns, SED89–90 Housing rental costs, impact on Bernas, SED77; Chomiak, SED74; Desorcy, SED73; Koroluk, SED84; McIntyre, SED83; Whelan Enns, SED89 Legislation improvements Gerrard, SED93; Miller, SED93 Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution Bernas, SED78–79; Desorcy, SED73; Helwer, SED78; Miller, SED92; Pearce, SED74 Opening remarks Helwer, SED110 Program criteria, threshold for Desorcy, SED73 Public presentations Beddome, SED87–88; Bernas, SED76–78; Desorcy, SED72–74; Koroluk, SED84–86; Linklater, SED79–81; McIntyre, SED82–83; Miller, SED91–93; Pearce, SED74–76; Robins, SED71–72; Sale, SED68–70; Stewart, SED94; Whelan Enns, SED89–90 Social enterprises, involvement of Bernas, SED77–78; Helwer, SED83; McIntyre, SED83–84 Stakeholders, ministerial consultations Bernas, SED78; Koroluk, SED86–87; Pearce, SED75; Rowat, SED86' Whelan Enns, SED89 Transparency, lack of Koroluk, SED84–86 Water conservation standards Whelan Enns, SED90 Written submissions Maynes, SED117–118 Environment.

See Greenhouse gas emissions; Interdepartmental Planning Board; Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation; TomorrowNow Environmental Livestock Program Audit recommendations Bellringer, PA226; Gerrard, PA227; Meier, PA226–227 Ewasko, Wayne (Lac du Bonnet) PC Casinos Responsible gaming centres, CC159 Council on Post-Secondary Education University of Winnipeg, budget consultations, PA63–64 Elections Advance polls, access to, LA37 Field staff statistics, LA38 Voter turnout, LA38 Elections Manitoba office Returning officers, qualifications, LA38 Gambling addictions Access to programs, CC160–161 Joint university government group Status, PA64 Liquor and lotteries merger, CC170 Manitoba eHealth Security analyst, hiring process, PA199–200

Standing and Special Committee Index 17 Ewasko, Wayne (Lac du Bonnet) PC–Continued Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Bingo volunteer programs, CC146 Responsible gaming program, CC158–159 Online gaming Concerns with, CC170–171 Responsible gambling programs, CC171 Post-secondary education Bursaries and scholarships, need for, PA75 Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Professional degree programs, definition of, HR68–69 Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR40 Tuition fees, inflation concerns, HR68 Red River College Union Bank Tower, project audits, PA73 Student aid Application process, PA75 Student Financial Aid System Implementation target date, 74–75 University College of the North Distance education, evaluation of, PA66 Information technology Disaster plan update, PA75 Operating standards, PA65 Staff turnover, PA66 Service level monitoring, PA66 University of Winnipeg Budget and funding level communications, PA61–62 Capital projects, budgeting, PA63 Council on Post-Secondary Education, budget consultations, PA63–64 Financial system status, PA59 Funding comparisons, PA62 Revenue increase planning, PA64 Service quality standards, PA59–60 Strategic plan development, PA63 Video lottery terminals Replacements, CC154 Executive council.

See Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers) Farmers' Markets Association.

See also Global market (Brandon) Food safety guidelines Helwer, PA135; Todd, PA125, PA135 Farthing, Gerald (Deputy Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy; Deputy Minister of Education) Audiologists and speech language pathologists Shortage, PA156 Auditor General, annual reports Special needs education Opening remarks, PA140–141 Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011 Keewatin Community College Investment in information technology Opening remarks, PA57–58 Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology IT Audit Opening remarks, PA57–58 Student Financial Assistance Program Opening remarks, PA70–72 Farthing, Gerald–Continued University of Winnipeg Financial review Opening remarks, PA57–58 Investment in information technology Opening remarks, PA57–58 Auditor General's reports Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation Opening remarks, PA67–69 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Audit and recommendations, PA69 Policy and procedures manual, PA67 Children's Therapy Initiative Collaborative services, PA150 Council on Post-Secondary Education University of Winnipeg, budget consultations, PA58, PA63–64 Education assistants Certification requirements, PA146–147 Departmental consultations, PA144 Employment statistics, PA143 Professional development opportunities, PA146 Role and responsibilities, PA144–146 Education system Class sizes, cap on, PA156–157 Report cards, standardization, PA160 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Diagnosis increase, PA153–154 Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School Availability and updates, PA142–143 Joint university government group Status, PA64 Knowledge Infrastructure Program Compliance and financial audits, PA69 Project statistics and costs, PA72–73 Stimulus capital projects, timeline extension, PA68 University College of the North, projects, PA72–73 Post-secondary education Bursaries and scholarships, need for, PA75 Post-secondary facilities Information technology budgets, PA74 Red River College Union Bank Tower, project audits, PA69, PA73 Regional health authorities Special needs, services for children, PA150 Science Complex and College for the Environment Audits, PA68 Special needs education Assistive technology, availability and costs, PA161 Behavioural conditions, diagnosis increase, PA154–155 Children's Therapy Initiative, PA150 Clinical Outcomes project status, PA150–151 Clinicians Assessment wait times, PA149 Shortages, strategies for, PA148, PA150 Specialty requirements, PA155–156 Departmental consultations, PA143 Disability category levels, PA149 Enrolment and funding increase, PA163 Geographic funding, PA158 Government website, information accessibility, PA142 Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School, PA142–143

Standing and Special Committee Index 18 Farthing, Gerald–Continued Life skills learning resources, need for, PA158 Parents, consultations with, PA157 Regional health authorities, programs, PA150 School divisions Diagnosis and funding applications, PA141, PA152, PA162 Policy reviews, PA141, PA152 School divisions, diagnosis and funding applications, PA162–163 Student outcomes, monitoring of, PA147–148, PA160 Students, individual education plans, PA159 Teachers, role and resources, PA156 Speech language pathologists and audiologists Shortage, PA156 Student aid Application process, PA71–72, PA75 Default rates, PA72 Financial assistance information system, PA71 Income verification methods, PA71 Scholarships and bursaries, information, PA71 Student Financial Aid System Implementation target date, 74–75 University College of the North Distance education, evaluation of, PA58, PA66, PA74 Information technology Auditor General's recommendations, PA58 Disaster plan update, PA58, PA76 Operating standards, PA65–66 Staff turnover, PA66 Knowledge Infrastructure Program projects, PA72–73 Service level monitoring, PA66 University of Manitoba Art Research Technology (ART) Lab, program audits, PA68 University of Winnipeg Budget and funding level communications, PA58, PA61–62 Capital projects, budgeting, PA63 Cisco technology system revenue, PA64 Council on Post-Secondary Education, budget consultations, PA58, PA63–64 Financial system status, PA59 Funding comparisons, PA62 Information technology Investment, PA57 Staff turnover, PA61 Revenue increase planning, PA64 Science Complex and College for the Environment, audits, PA68 Service quality standards, PA57–58, PA59–61, PA65 Service system, security breaches, PA61 Strategic plan development, PA63 Feasey, Scott (Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba) Insurance Amendment Act [Bill 27] Consumer protection, SED45 Public presentation, SED45 Feaver, Charles (Bike to the Future) Bicycle paths and riders Bicyclists, positions on roads, SED34–35 Municipal speed limit reductions, impact of, SED33–34 Passing distance for vehicles, SED35 Feaver, Charles (Bike to the Future)–Continued Route prohibition, SED35 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic) [Bill 32] Public presentation, SED34 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones) [Bill 3] Public presentation, SED32–34 Speed limit reductions, SED33–34 Federal transfer payments Provincial comparisons Clarkson, PA21; Jha, PA21 Fernandez, Lynne (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) Chief Peguis Trail Construction details, HR105 Public-Private Partnership Transparency and Accountability Act Chief Peguis Trail, HR105 Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act [Bill 34] Contract

summary requirements, HR104 Cost overruns, responsibility for, HR103 Legal contract transaction costs, HR103 Project cancellations, possibility of, HR105 Public presentation, HR103–104 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Diagnosis increase Farthing, PA153–154; Gerrard, PA153 Finance Department. See also Risk Oversight Committee; Treasury Risk Management Framework Legislative review, compliance Bellringer, PA115; Clarkson, PA116; Helwer, PA115–116 Trading activity offices Clarkson, PA110–111; Stefanson, PA110–111 First Nations communities.

See also Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act; Jordan's Principle Casino training centres, need for Graydon, CC153; Hodgins, CC153 Star Centres, casino training Graydon, CC153; Hodgins, CC153 Tobacco use reduction programs Gerrard, SED9; Gibson, SED7–8 Water and sewer infrastructure Sutherland, SED101–102 First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services Accounts receivable, authority Clarkson, PA18; Stefanson, PA18 Fleisher, Zach (Private Citizen) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR34–35 Student associations, consultations with, HR36 Tuition fees, HR34–35 University autonomy concerns, HR35 Universities Funding formula, HR35

Standing and Special Committee Index 19 Flooding Election, effect on Verma, LA21 Food safety, impact on Gerrard, 135; Sussman, 135 Water wells, protection of McIntyre, SED106–107; Sutherland, SED102; Whelan Enns, SED98–99 Folklorama Food safety initiatives Sussman, PA127 Food Processors Association Food safety courses Todd, PA133; Wishart, PA133 Food safety.

See also Auditor General, annual reports; Canadian Food Inspection Agency; Hedgehog Inspection System Auditor General's recommendations Bellringer, PA137; Pedersen, PA136–137; Sussman, PA137; Todd, PA137 Departmental responsibility Bellringer, PA124; Todd, PA124–125 Farmers' market guidelines Helwer, PA135; Todd, PA125, PA135 Flood, impact of Gerrard, 135; Sussman, 135 Folklorama program initiatives Sussman, PA127 Food-borne illnesses, statistics on Gerrard, PA134–135; Sussman, PA134–135; Todd, PA134 Food handling training and licensing Braun, PA136; Sussman, PA133–134, PA136; Wishart, PA133–134 Food service establishments, infraction closures Sussman, PA127 Growing Forward program initiatives Pedersen, PA136; Todd, PA125–126, PA136 Inspections Commercial kitchens Helwer, PA136; Sussman, PA136 Frequency and violations Gerrard, PA134–135; Pedersen, PA131–132; Sussman, PA131–132; Todd, PA134–135 Meat and dairy regulations Pedersen, PA130–131; Todd, PA130–131 Processing plants Pedersen, PA130; Todd, PA125, PA130 Services takeover (Winnipeg) Pedersen, PA129; Sussman, PA126–127, PA129 Statistics and targets Dewar, PA129; Sussman, PA126–127, PA128–129 Targets and statistics Dewar, PA128; Todd, PA126, PA128 Inspections, rural Pedersen, PA129; Sussman, PA129; Todd, PA129 Inspectors Conflict of interest declarations Pedersen, PA132; Sussman, PA132 Qualifications Pedersen, PA129–130; Sussman, PA129–130 Training Todd, PA133; Wishart, PA133 Training process Bellringer, PA124; Pedersen, PA131; Food safety–Continued Todd, PA125, PA128, PA131, PA133; Wishart, PA133 Vacancies Pedersen, PA131; Sussman, PA131 Joint audit oversight committee Sussman, PA126; Todd, PA125 Public education initiatives Bellringer, PA124; Todd, PA125 Responsibility Bellringer, PA124; Todd, PA124–125, PA125 Food Safety Act Proclamation timeline Pedersen, PA130; Todd, PA125, PA130 Football.

See Investors Group Field; Winnipeg Blue Bombers Fort Garry Business Centre Manitoba Liquor Control Commission lease and expansion Schuler, CC19–20; Zubach, CC19–20 Fortified Buildings Amendment Act [Bill 15] First responders, dangers to Swan, HR16 Opening remarks Goertzen, HR16–17; Swan, HR16 Foster care Caregiving agreements MacDonald, LA8; Mitchelson, LA7–8 Child fatalities MacDonald, LA4–5; Mitchelson, LA4–5 Child removal transition planning MacDonald, LA6–7; Mitchelson, LA6–7 Family reunification policies MacDonald, LA12; McFadyen, LA12 Water safety information MacDonald, LA13; McFadyen, LA13 Francophone population Increase Richer, SED22 Fraser, Bill (Manitoba Hydro) Manitoba Hydro Board meetings, public access, CC55–56 Board membership, information on, CC54–55 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III Location reviews, CC45 French language services policy.

See also Bilingual Service Centres Act; Chartier Report

(1998) Boucher, SED20; Richer, SED22 Friends for Life Impaired driving awareness campaign Swan, CC84 Friesen, Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC Aging in Place strategy Funding requirements, PA93 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Funding, PA34–35 Stimulus construction projects, PA34 Education assistants Certification requirements, PA146 Departmental consultations, PA144 Employment statistics, PA143 Professional development opportunities, PA146 Role and responsibilities, PA144–146 Education system Report cards, standardization, PA160

Standing and Special Committee Index 20 Friesen, Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC–Continued Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School Availability and updates, PA142–143 Knowledge Infrastructure Program Project statistics and costs, PA72–73 Legislative reviews, mandatory Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA117 Manitoba eHealth Security analyst, hiring process, PA201 Personal care homes Admissions wait times, PA87 Capital projects plans, PA93–94 Regional demographic studies, PA94 Regional health authority amalgamations, PA94–95 Personal Injury Protection Plan Benefits, receivership timeline compliance, PA171 Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees) [Bill 21] Amendments Clause 2, 35.2(4), SED110; passed, SED110 Code of conduct breaches, SED65–66 Opening remarks, SED109 Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools) [Bill 9] Implementation compliance, HR21 Opening remarks, HR19–20 Restricted access for maintenance, HR20 User priorities and fees, HR20 Public sector compensation disclosure Income threshold increase, PA120–121 Vendor contract payments, PA121 Regional health authorities Information technology Database compromises, PA202 Geographical and bandwidth concerns, PA202 Information technology directors Titles and roles, PA201 Organization leaders, appointments of, HR79 Special needs, services for children, PA150 Risk Oversight Committee Members and meeting frequency, PA112–113 Special needs education Assistive technology, availability and costs, PA160–161 Clinical Outcomes project status, PA151–152 Clinicians Assessment wait times, PA149 Shortages, strategies, PA149–150 Departmental consultations, PA143 Enrolment and funding increase, PA162–163 Government website, information accessibility, PA141–142 Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School, PA142–143 Regional health authorities, programs, PA150 School divisions Diagnosis and funding applications, PA152, PA161–163, PA162 Policy reviews, PA151–152 Student outcomes, monitoring of, PA160 Students, individual education plans, PA159 Tabor Home Project status (Morden), PA95 University of Winnipeg Information technology Friesen, Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC–Continued Staff turnover, PA61 Service quality standards, PA60–61 Service system, security breaches, PA61 Wireless network security Regional health authorities, policies and standards, PA201 Friesen, John (Eden Mental Health Centre) Eden Mental Health Centre Funding, HR78–79 Health-care corporations, non-profit Surplus funds, use of, HR79 Regional health authorities Amalgamations, rural impact, HR79 Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement) [Bill 6] Public presentation, HR78–79 Fubara-Manuel, Irene (Private Citizen) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] College students, exclusion of, HR62 Public presentation, HR61–62 Tuition fee cap, degree program exemptions, HR62 Gambling addictions.

See also Addictions Foundation of Manitoba; Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Access to programs Ashton, CC160; Ewasko, CC160–161; Mehmel, CC160–161 Increase Ashton, CC169; Graydon, CC169 Gaming. See Casinos; Online gaming; Video lottery terminals Gaudreau, Dave (St.

Norbert) NDP Apprenticeship Recognition Act [Bill 212] Opening remarks, PB9 High School Apprenticeship Program, PB5 Gender identity History in Aboriginal cultures McLeod, HR6 Preferred names Mills, HR8 Violence against Crowe/Brownlie, HR10–11; Howard, HR9; Hunter, HR9; Layne, HR12; Mandzuik, HR5; McLeod, HR7 Youth and identity Layne, HR12; Mills, HR7–8; Swan, HR8 Gender-neutral washrooms Crowe/Brownlie, HR10 Mills, HR7 Generating stations and dams. See also specific stations and dams Effects of (Northern Manitoba) Beddome, SED87 Geothermal energy.

See Alternative energy; Greenhouse gas emissions; Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib. Aboriginal child and family services agencies Jewish Child and Family Service agency, consultations with, PB8 Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments Expired terms, ministerial notice, PA193

Standing and Special Committee Index 21 Gerrard, Hon.

Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Continued Member vacancies, PA191 Term limits, PA191 Alternative energy Wind energy grid integration, CC51–52 Apprenticeship training Funding, PB5 Audiologists and speech language pathologists Shortage, PA156 Auditor General, annual reports Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments Recommendations implementation, PA191–192 Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Contaminated sites and landfills Recommendations implementation, PA229 Environmental Livestock Program Recommendations implementation, PA227 Autism spectrum disorder Diagnosis increase, PA153 Auto theft Statistics, CC120 Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat Audits Competitive process, PA29–31 Compliance (Deloitte Touche), PA38 Contract tender requirements, PA30 Project documentation, lack of, PA33 Project risk assessments, PA30–32 Provincial reporting requirements, PA38 Stimulus construction projects, PA33–34, PA39 Chief Peguis Trail Construction details, HR105 Child safety seats Injury reduction statistics, HR91 With Child-Without Alcohol Awareness campaign effectiveness, CC10–11 Contaminated sites and landfills Recommendations implementation, PA229 Dementia Personal care home patients, 92 Driver and vehicle licensing Motorcycle registration rate comparisons, CC118–119 Employment and Income Assistance Program Rent allowances, SED12 Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Legislation improvements, SED93 Environmental Livestock Program Audit recommendations, PA227 Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Diagnosis increase, PA153 First Nations communities Tobacco use reduction programs, SED9 Flooding Food safety, impact on, 135 Food safety Flood, impact of, 135 Food-borne illnesses, statistics on, PA134–135 Inspection frequency and violations, PA134–135 Greenhouse gas emissions Methane and fertilizer components, PA214–215 Nitrous oxide reduction target, PA220–221 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Processing plant implementation targets, PA134 Gerrard, Hon.

Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Continued Health-care corporations, non-profit Surplus funds, use of, HR90 Jewish Child and Family Service agency Aboriginal agencies, consultations with, PB8 Jordan's Principle, implementation of, PA152 Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers) [Bill 209] Cooling-off period, timelines, LA47 Employment restrictions, provisions, LA47, LA50 Manitoba Hydro Corporate rate structure, CC50–51 Northern States Power export contract, CC51 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III Critical need timeline, CC52 Underwater location, CC53 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission With Child-Without Alcohol campaign, CC10–11 Site inspection statistics, CC10 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation IBM Canada contract, CC118 Liabilities, unearned premiums, CC119 Physician consultations, CC120–121 Unpaid claim provisions, CC119 Northern States Power Power export contract, CC51 Personal care homes Antipsychotic drug prescriptions, PA91–92 Capital project plans, PA92 Patient restraint usage, PA91 Patients with dementia, strategies for, 92 Quality standard compliance, HR83 Pharmaceutical Act Proclamation timeline, SED6 Post-secondary education Bursaries, need for, HR30, HR38 Post-secondary facilities Information technology budgets, PA74 Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Possible amendments, HR41 Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR46 Universities, consultations with, HR43 Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act [Bill 34] Audit requirements, HR108 Chief Peguis Trail, HR105 Red River College Capital project status and funding, PA31 Regional health authorities Amalgamations, rural impact, HR79–80 Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act [Bill 30] Patient record custody, responsibility for, HR3–5 Soil conditions Nitrous oxide reduction target, PA220–221 Special needs education Behavioural conditions, diagnosis increase, PA154–155 Clinicians, specialty requirements, PA155

Standing and Special Committee Index 22 Gerrard, Hon.

Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Continued Speech language pathologists and audiologists Shortage, PA156 Tobacco use reduction First Nations communities, SED9 University College of the North Distance education, evaluation of, PA74 University of Winnipeg Low-income students, accessibility, HR46 Service quality standards, PA64–65 Waste-water treatment plants Project status and risk assessment (Elma), PA31 Water wells First Nations communities, regulations, PA225 Workers Compensation Board Social assistance benefits, relation with, CC69–70 Time-loss injury rate, CC69 Wuskwatim Generating Station Generating capacity and costs, CC51 Operation timeline, CC52 Water flow availability, CC52 Gibson, Murray (MANTRA-Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance) Create and Rate antitobacco program, SED8 First Nations communities Tobacco use reduction programs, SED7–8 Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act [Bill 17] Public presentation, SED6–8 Pharmacies Smoking cessation programs, SED8 Review and Rate Antitobacco program, SED8 Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Programs, SED7–9 Tobacco products Cessation programs, SED7 Mortality rate statistics, SED7 Reduction initiatives, First Nations communities, SED7–8 Vending machine sales, ban of, SED7 Giroux, Jon (Private Citizen) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones) [Bill 3] Public presentation, SED38–39 Speed limit reductions, SED38 Global market (Brandon) Neighbourhood renewal funding Allen, SED59 Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) PC Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (Administrative Forfeiture and Miscellaneous Amendments) [Bill 11] Opening remarks, HR16 Elections Electronic voting, viability of, LA31 Voter identification requirements, LA26 Elections, Commissioner of Complaints, investigation resolutions, LA39–40 Elections Manitoba office Campaign election documents, refiling requirements, LA39 Enumeration process, evaluation of, LA31–33 Enumerators, payment details, LA31 Fixed election dates, consultations on, LA26 Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) PC–Continued Political parties, compliance fund, LA26 Fortified Buildings Amendment Act [Bill 15] Opening remarks, HR16–17 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition- Interlock Program) [Bill 22] Opening remarks, HR19 Human Rights Code Amendment Act [Bill 36] Opening remarks, HR14 Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers) [Bill 209] Content review Opening remarks, LA43–45 Cooling-off period, timelines, LA50 Employment restrictions, provisions, LA46–50 Independent officers, definition of, LA47–48 Maintenance Enforcement Program Automated voice system concerns, PA54 Client satisfaction survey availability, PA55 Payment collection and disbursement, PA54 Manitoba Human Rights Commission Complaint dismissals, HR14 Manitoba Maintenance Management Program Default payment reviews, PA52 Performance measurement evaluation reports, PA53, PA56 Report generating capacity, PA52–53 System costs, PA52 Missing Persons Act [Bill 4] Opening remarks, HR15 Political parties Anonymous cash donations, LA33 Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act [Bill 30] Opening remarks, HR22 Use of Animals to Shield Unlawful Activities Act [Bill 19] Opening remarks, HR17 Grant Park Liquor Mart Expansion Schuler, CC23; Zubach, CC23 Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) PC Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Crown corporations, funding from, CC29–30 Assiniboia Downs Video lottery terminal revenues, CC163 Canadian Museum for Human Rights Crown corporations, contributions from, CC30, CC147 Casinos Impact of online gaming, CC167 Crown corporations Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC29–30 Driver and vehicle licensing Amalgamation with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC92, CC98–99 Enhanced driver licences Consumer fees, CC113

Standing and Special Committee Index 23 Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) PC–Continued Project status and costs, CC96–98, CC113–114 Unlicensed vehicles, tracking of, CC134 First Nations communities Casino training centres, need for, CC153 Star Centres, casino training, CC153 Gambling addictions Increase, CC169 Harness racing industry Funding inquiries, CC161 Investors Group Field Funding from Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, CC147 Liquor and lotteries merger, CC168–169 Manitoba Gaming Control Commission Fee revenue, CC153 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding of, CC29–30 AIR MILES program usage information, CC29 Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution, CC30 Corporate tax expenditures, CC30 Environmental protection tax expenditures, CC30 Grocery store vendors, CC29 Vendor distance requirements, CC29 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Advertising expenditures and effectiveness, CC145, CC153–154 Annual reports Opening remarks, CC143 Bingo volunteer programs, CC145–146 Collective agreements, CC152 Consulting projects and costs, CC151 Employee training options, CC150–151 Fleet vehicle use, CC149 Funding to Canadian Museum for Human Rights, CC147 Funding to community-based organizations, CC147 Harness racing support, CC161 Investors Group Field contribution, CC147 Net income, CC149 Public awareness campaigns, CC144–145 Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre season ticket purchase and use of, CC144 Salary expenditures, CC149–150 Top employer recognition, CC145 Voluntary Exclusion Program evaluation, CC172 Winnipeg Blue Bombers support, CC144, CC147 Winnipeg Jets support, CC144, CC148 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Basic insurance rate rebates, CC95–96 Cellphone use while driving Dedicated enforcement campaign, CC132 Competitive insurance line revenues, CC93–94 Extension Development Fund, CC93–94 Fraud investigation policies, CC114–116 Funding of police services, CC132–133 IBM Canada contract, CC91, CC93, CC97 Injury claim process, CC117 Online gaming BC program partnership, CC164–166 Casino revenue, impact on, CC167 Concerns with, CC163–164 Grey-market sites, CC167 Partnership costs, CC164–165 Player accessibility, CC166–167 Sports betting, availability of, CC167 Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) PC–Continued Virtual casino games, CC167 Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act [Bill 208] Opening remarks, PB8–9 Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Support from Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, CC144 Star Centres Casino training facilities, CC152–153 True North Sports & Entertainment Video lottery terminal revenues, CC148–149 Video lottery terminals Replacements, CC151 Revenue commission Assiniboia Downs, CC163 True North Sports & Entertainment, CC148–149 Technology requirements, CC152 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC144, CC147 Winnipeg Jets Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC144, CC148 Winnipeg Police Service Funding from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC132–133 World wars Personal stories, PB9 Green Party Energy, position on Beddome, SED87 Greenhouse gas emissions Adaptive capacity, building of Allum, PA215; Meier, PA215 Biomass conversions Chomiak, CC50; Maguire, PA218; Meier, PA218; Wishart, CC50 Emission levels Federal levels, provincial percentage Maguire, PA216; Meier, PA216 Levels by decade Cullen, PA218; Driedger, PA213; Meier, PA218–219 Reduction projects, accuracy of Driedger, PA213; Meier, PA213–214 Targets Bellringer, PA212; Driedger, PA213, PA222–223; Meier, PA212–213, PA222–223 Fuel efficiency standards, reduction estimates Driedger, PA214; Meier, PA214 Geothermal reduction estimates Driedger, PA214; Meier, PA214 Industry sectors Emission percentages Driedger, HR213; Meier, HR213 Federal standards Meier, PA216 Interdepartmental Planning Board Meier, PA215, PA221; Pedersen, PA221 Kyoto Protocol Cullen, PA218–219; Driedger, PA223; Meier, PA218–219, PA223 Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation Meier, PA227

Standing and Special Committee Index 24 Greenhouse gas emissions–Continued Methane and fertilizer components Gerrard, PA214–215; Meier, PA214–215 Nitrous oxide reduction target Gerrard, PA220–221; Meier, PA220–221 Organic Transition Program Maguire, PA217; Meier, PA217 Public information communications Maguire, PA217; Meier, PA217–218 Science groups, initiatives Maguire, PA216–217; Meier, PA217 Greyhound Canada Service reductions Dobrowolski, SED24 Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act [Bill 25] Committee, need for Bell, SED96 First Nations, consultations with Mackintosh, SED103; Rowat, SED103; Sutherland, SED101–104; Whelan Enns, SED100; Wishart, SED103 Government intent Meier, PA224 Opening remarks Wishart, SED115–116 Public presentations Beddome, SED107–109; Bell, SED95–96; Jarema, SED104–105; McIntyre, C., SED105–107; Shapiro, SED96–98; Sutherland, SED101–103; Whelan Enns, SED98–100 Growing Forward program Food safety initiatives Pedersen, PA136 Todd, PA125–126, PA136 Guse, Ronald (Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association) Healthy living and wellness Initiatives, SED6 Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association Tobacco sale ban, motion for, SED4 Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act [Bill 17] Public presentation, SED4–5 Pharmaceutical Act Proclamation timeline, SED6–7 QUIT: Quit Using and Inhaling Tobacco Pharmacy program resource, SED5 Tobacco products Champix medication, safety of, SED5 Sales ban, SED4 HACCP.

See Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Hamilton and Asseltine.

See Elections Manitoba office Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School Availability and updates Farthing, PA142–143; Friesen, PA142–143 Harms, Jake (Legislative Counsel) Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act [Bill 300] Report, PB9 Harms, Jake (Legislative Counsel) Young Men's Christian Association of Brandon Incorporation Amendment Act [Bill 301] Report, PB10 Harness racing industry Funding inquiries Ashton, CC162–163; Graydon, CC161; Hodgins, CC161–162 Harold, Doug (IT Audit Principal) Wireless network security Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, policies and standards, PA205–206 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Processing plant implementation targets Gerrard, PA134; Todd, PA132–134; Wishart, PA132–133 Head injuries Reduction programs Warda, SED36 Health-care corporations, non-profit Faith-based organizations, concerns of Driedger, HR127; Lussier, HR87–89; Oswald, HR82–83, HR127; Pronyk, HR81; Turenne-Maynard, HR84 Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies Driedger, HR126–127; Lussier, HR89; Oswald, HR83, HR86–87, HR126–127; Pronyk, HR81–82; Turenne-Maynard, HR84–87 Service purchase agreements Driedger, HR127; Oswald, HR127; Pronyk, HR80–81 Surplus funds, use of Driedger, HR89; Friesen, J., HR79; Gerrard, HR90; Lussier, HR89–90; Oswald, HR86; Pronyk, HR80–81; Turenne-Maynard, HR85 Health Department Information technology software purchases, patient privacy levels Cullen, PA198; Oswald, PA199; Sussman, PA198–199 Public health inspector staffing Sussman, PA126 Public health risk-based system (Winnipeg) Dewar, PA128; Sussman, PA127–128 Health records.

See Manitoba eHealth; Physicians and surgeons; Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act Healthy living and wellness Initiatives Guse, SED6; Rondeau, SED6 Hedgehog Inspection System Utilization for food safety Pedersen, PA129–131; Sussman, PA127–129; Todd, PA130–131 Helwer, Reg (Brandon West) PC Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments Member diversity, importance of, PA192 Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012 Derivative financial instruments, use of Recommendations implementation, PA111–112 Risk management consultations, PA112 Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting Recommendations implementation, PA120 Auditor General's office Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010 Accounting method standards, PA7

Standing and Special Committee Index 25 Helwer, Reg (Brandon West) PC–Continued Autobody shops I-Car certification method contract, CC108–109 Crown corporations Investment and borrowing strategies, PA111 Service affordability, CC86 Driver and vehicle licensing Graduated licensing program, registration concerns, CC107 Rural services, CC131–132 Temporary permits, renewal concerns, CC129 Testing simulators, CC111 Unlicensed vehicles, tracking of, CC128 Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Aboriginal social enterprises, involvement of, SED81 Consumer equity concerns, SED74 Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED78 Opening remarks, SED110 Social enterprises, involvement of, SED83 Farmers' Markets Association Food safety guidelines, PA135 Finance Department Legislative review, compliance, PA115–116 Food safety Commercial kitchen inspection, PA136 Farmers' market guidelines, PA135 Home Care Program Co-ordination with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, PA178 Keeyask Generating Station Project status and costs, CC56 Legislative reviews, mandatory Departmental controllership plans, PA116 Finance Department compliance, PA115–116 Maintenance Enforcement Program Customer service issues, PA55–56 Manitoba Housing Authority Fire safety training programs, PA49–50 Sprinkler system standards, PA50 Manitoba Hydro Board meetings, public access, CC55 Board membership, information on, CC54–55 Capital projects, economic review, SED71 Chief executive officer salary expenditure, CC54 Community development funds, CC53 Energy efficiency programs, SED93–94 Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED78 Keeyask Generating Station status and costs, CC56 Rate affordability, SED45 Risk management audit, PA112 Senior executive turnover, CC53 Union negotiations, effect on rates, CC53 Manitoba Hydro International Nigerian government, contract with, CC54 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III Budget estimates, CC45 Community development fund accessibility, CC46 Riding Mountain National Park, location in, CC45–46, CC53 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Accounting method standard, CC112–113 Asset valuations, CC138 Automated licence plate reader costs, CC128–129 Helwer, Reg (Brandon West) PC–Continued Board membership information, CC130–131 Cityplace occupancy rate, CC136 Claimant appeal process, CC110–111, CC138 Customer satisfaction surveys, CC111 Employee increase, CC129–130 Employee mileage remuneration, CC138 Fleet vehicle ownership, CC137–138 Graduated licensing program, registration concerns, CC107 I-Car autobody certification contract, CC108–109 IBM Canada contract, CC88–91 Insurance broker compensation, CC107–108 Online claim reporting, CC130 Opening remarks, CC85 Police helicopter sponsorship, CC129 Request for proposals, policies, CC87–88 Sole-source contracts and tendering, CC86, CC88 Vehicle registration fee increase, CC85–87 Personal care homes Capital project contract process, PA96 Home-of-choice possibilities, PA88 Regional health authority amalgamations, PA88 Personal Injury Protection Plan Benefits Appeal process, PA175, PA180 Customer-submitted reimbursements, PA172–173 Receivership timeline compliance, PA171 Case management Performance ratings, PA180 Staff resources and caseload average, PA173 Claimants Tax information use, PA176 Definition of vehicular accidents, PA170 Home Care Program, co-ordination with, PA178 Recommendations implementation, PA168–169 Pharmacare program Recommendations implementation, PA102–103 Provincial debt Net debt update, PA20 Public Accounts, audits of Volumes 1-4 Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21 Public Utilities Board Capital plans review capability, SED44 Mandate, expansion of, SED43 Riding Mountain National Park Bipole III location, CC45–46, CC53 Special needs education Geographic funding, PA158 Winnipeg Police Services Helicopter sponsorship by Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC129 Young Men's Christian Association of Brandon Incorporation Amendment Act [Bill 301] Opening remarks, PB10 High School Apprenticeship Program Bobbette, PB5; Gaudreau, PB5; Jakob, PB2 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition- Interlock Program) [Bill 22] First-time offenders, mandatory enforcement Swan, HR18

Standing and Special Committee Index 26 Highway Traffic Amendment Act . . . [Bill 22] –Continued Impaired drivers, recidivism rate Swan, HR18 Lifetime ignition interlock criteria Swan, HR18–19 MADD Canada, support by Swan, HR18 Opening remarks Goertzen, HR19; Swan, HR18–19 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service) [Bill 5] Opening remarks Ashton, SED48 Public presentations Dorbrowolski, SED24 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic) [Bill 32] Opening remarks Briese, SED49 Public presentations Carter, SED46–47; Feaver, SED34 Uniformity of regulations Kriellaars, SED54 Written submissions Dobrowolski, SED55; Kriellaars, SED54–55 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones) [Bill 3] Association of Manitoba Municipalities, consultations with Ashton, SED23; Dobrowolski, SED24; Eichler, SED23 Opening remarks Ashton, SED48 Playground zones, inclusion of Warda, SED36 Public presentations Dobrowolski, SED22–23; Feaver, SED32–34; Giroux, SED38–39; McMahon, SED37–38; Swanson, SED39–42; Sweryda, SED25–27; Warda, SED36–37 Speed limits, standardization of Warda, SED36 Signage concerns Sweryda, SED26–27 Speed limit reductions Dobrowolski, SED22–23; Feaver, SED33–34; Giroux, SED38–39; McMahon, SED38; Swanson, SED39, SED40–41; Sweryda, SED25–26; Warda, SED36 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats) [Bill 8] Opening remarks Rondeau, HR129 Public presentations Warda, HR90–91 Highway Traffic Amendment and

Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets) [Bill 37] Amendment Clause 2 Driedger, HR129–130; Rondeau, HR129–130; passed, HR129–130 Highway Traffic Amendment and

Summary . . . –Continued Enforcement concerns Beddome, HR118 Opening remarks Rondeau, HR129 Public presentations Beddome, HR118–119; Warda, HR91–92 Highway Traffic Board Municipal meetings Swanson, SED41 Highways and roads Injury and fatality statistics Warda, SED36 Hildahl, Ken Condolences Rondeau, CC2; Schuler, CC4 Hodgins, Winston (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation) Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Crown corporations, funding from, CC159 Assiniboia Downs Video lottery terminal revenues, CC156 Auditor General, annual reports Wireless network security Opening remarks, PA203–205 Canadian Museum for Human Rights Crown corporation contributions, CC147 Casinos Impact of online gaming, CC167 Responsible gaming centres, CC159 Crown corporations Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC159 First Nations communities Casino training centres, need for, CC153 Star Centres, casino training, CC153 Harness racing industry Funding inquiries, CC161–162 Investors Group Field Crown corporations, contributions from, CC147 Manitoba Gaming Control Commission Fee revenue, CC153 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC159 Advertising expenditures and effectiveness, CC145, CC153–154 Bingo volunteer programs, CC145–147 Borrowing needs, approval process, CC157 Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution, CC147 Collective agreements, status of, CC152 Community-based organizations, funding of, CC147 Consulting projects and costs, CC151 Debt guarantee fee, CC157 Employee training options, CC150–151 Employee volunteerism, CC144 Fleet vehicle use, CC149 Flight Deck program, CC143 Harness racing, support for, CC161–162 IBM Canada, contract with, CC151 Information technology Accessibility priority, PA208 External audits, PA206–207 Investors Group Field contribution, CC147 Loan servicing needs, CC157–158 Net income, CC149, CC156–158 Operating expenditures, CC158

Standing and Special Committee Index 27 Hodgins, Winston–Continued Payments to levels of government, CC155–156 Public awareness campaigns, CC144–145 Responsible gaming program, CC158–159 Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, support of, CC144 Royal Winnipeg Ballet support, CC144 Salary expenditures, CC149–150 Security radio communications, decommission of, PA207 Top employer recognition, CC144–145 US purchase, currency rate risks, CC158 Voluntary Exclusion Program evaluation, CC172 Winnipeg Blue Bombers support, CC144, CC147–148 Winnipeg Goldeyes support, CC144 Winnipeg Jets support, CC143–144, CC148 McPhillips Station Casino Data centre project, CC151 Online gaming BC program partnership, CC164–166 Casino revenue, impact on, CC167 Concerns with, CC164 Grey-market sites, CC167 Partnership costs, CC164–165 Player accessibility, CC166–167 Responsible gambling programs, CC171 Sports betting, availability of, CC167 Virtual casino games, CC167 Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Support from Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, CC144 Royal Winnipeg Ballet Support from Crown corporations, CC144 Star Centres Casino training facility status, CC152 First Nations communities, casino training, CC153 True North Sports & Entertainment Video lottery terminal revenues, CC149 Video lottery terminals Payout percentages, CC155 Replacements, CC151, CC154 Revenue commission Assiniboia Downs, CC156, CC158 Municipal allocation, CC154 True North Sports & Entertainment, CC149 Technology requirements, CC152 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Crown corporation season ticket purchases, CC144, CC147–148 Winnipeg Goldeyes Crown corporation season ticket purchases, CC144 Winnipeg Jets Crown corporation season ticket purchases, CC143–144, CC148 Flight Deck program, CC143 Wireless network security Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, policies and standards, PA203–205, PA207–208 Hog industry Water consumption McIntyre, SED106 Holowchak, G.

Henry (Private Citizen) Local Government Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 23] Public presentation, HR76–77 Municipal governments Code of conduct policies and censure ability, HR77 Holowchak, G. Henry (Private Citizen)–Continued Council concerns (RM of Siglunes), HR77 Election recalls, HR77 Home Care Program Co-ordination with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Bellringer, PA178; Helwer, PA178; McLaren, PA178 Homelessness Community initiative funding (Brandon) Allen, SED59 Horse racing.

See Harness racing industry Housing Energy retrofits, on-bill financing Chomiak, SED70; Sale, SED68, SED70 West Central Women's Resource Centre Cerilli, SED9–10 Housing, affordable. See Manitoba Housing Authority Housing, rental.

See also Employment and Income Assistance Program; West Central Women's Resource Centre; Winnipeg Rental Network Application fees Cerilli, SED11; Rondeau, SED11–12 Condominium conversions, tenant's first refusal rights Cerilli, SED10–11; McIntyre, SED13 Energy retrofits, impact on rent Bernas, SED77; Chomiak, SED74; Desorcy, SED73; Koroluk, SED84; McIntyre, SED82–83; Whelan Enns, SED89 Energy Savings Act, impact of Bernas, SED77; Chomiak, SED74; Desorcy, SED73; Koroluk, SED84; McIntyre, SED83; Whelan Enns, SED89 Lack of Sale, SED68 Older stock, concerns with McIntyre, SED82–83 Rent increases, appeal process Cerilli, SED10; McIntyre, SED13; Mitchell, SED61–62 Service packaging regulations Cerilli, SED10 Tenancy terminations, form requirements Cerilli, SED10; McIntyre, SED13 Howard, Hon.

Jennifer (Fort Rouge) NDP Child and family services agencies Children in care statistics, LA12 Special investigation reviews, LA2 Children's Advocate office Annual report Opening remarks, LA1–2 Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act [Bill 33] Consultations, lack of, HR120 Opening remarks, HR130 Elections Voting stations Accessibility, LA35–36 Gender identity Violence against, HR9 Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers) [Bill 209] Content review Opening remarks, LA45 Employment restrictions, provisions, LA46–49 Independent officers, definition of, LA48–49

Standing and Special Committee Index 28 Howard, Hon.

Jennifer (Fort Rouge) NDP–Continued Points of order P/O by Schuler requesting that it be made clear that the NDP voted against letting leader of the Green Party address committee, LA29 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act [Bill 35] Consultations, HR115, HR117 Municipal responsibility, HR116 Opening remarks, HR131–132 SAFE Workers of Tomorrow program Awareness campaigns, CC78–79 Voices: Manitoba's Youth in Care Network, LA2 Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion Workers Compensation Board land, use of, CC69 Worker Advisor Office Claim process, CC72 Workers Compensation Board Board membership, information on, CC61–62 Claim appeal process, CC72 Claimant/physician disagreements, CC72 Injured workers, support for, CC70 Opening remarks, CC58 Parking lot ownership, CC68 Safety awareness campaigns, youth marketing, CC79 Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion, use of land, CC69 Human Rights Code Amendment Act [Bill 36] Opening remarks Goertzen, HR14; Swan, HR13–14 Public presentations Crowe/Brownlie, HR10–11; Hunter, HR8–9; Layne, HR11–12; Mandzuik, HR5; McLeod, HR6–7; Mills, HR7–8 Social disadvantaged, inclusion Swan, HR13–14 Hunter, Kim (Institute for Women's and Gender Studies, University of Winnipeg) Gender identity Violence against, HR9 Human Rights Code Amendment Act [Bill 36] Public presentation, HR8–9 Transgender Day of Remembrance, HR9 IBM Canada.

See Manitoba Lotteries Corporation; Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Ignition-Interlock Program. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program) Igweagu, Monica (Private Citizen) Post-secondary education International student fee revenue, HR61 Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR59–61 Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR59–60 Immigration Construction industry, employment opportunities Pearce, SED74 Impaired driving.

See also Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program); Operation Red Nose Impaired driving–Continued Friends for Life campaign Swan, CC84 Recidivism rate Swan, HR18 Independent officers. See Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers) Inland port area.

See Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area) Insurance Amendment Act [Bill 27] Consumer protection Feasey, SED45; Olson, SED31 Electronic communication allowance Olson, SED31 Fire coverage, exclusions to Olson, SED31–32 Jurisdictional consistency Zinatelli, SED29 Long-term disability coverage, insured basis guarantee Stefanson, SED30; Zinatelli, SED29–30 Modernization and updates Olson, SED31; Stefanson, SED30; Zinatelli, SED28–30 Public presentations Feasey, SED45; Olson, SED30–32; Zinatelli, SED28–29 Regulation responsibilities Olson, SED31 Intercity Bus Project Public consultation report Dobrowolski, SED24 Interdepartmental Planning Board Mandate and budget Meier, PA215, PA221; Pedersen, PA221 International Interests in Mobile Equipment Act (Aircraft Equipment) [Bill 26] Written submissions Weinstein, SED16 International Two-Spirit Gathering McLeod, HR6 Investors Group Field Crown corporations, contributions from Graydon, CC147; Hodgins, CC147; Schuler, CC27; Zubach, CC27 Government investments, audit of Bellringer, PA8; Stefanson, PA8 Irvin-Ross, Hon.

Kerri (Fort Richmond) NDP Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments Conflicts of interest, concerns, PA192 Deputy and assistant deputy ministers, PA190–191 Government website, information accessibility, PA190 Member diversity, importance of, PA192 Member vacancies, PA191 Process, PA191–192 Term limits, PA191, PA193 Auditor General, annual reports Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments Recommendations implementation, PA191–193 Community Renewal Act [Bill 7] Advisory council membership, SED60 Opening remarks, SED109

Standing and Special Committee Index 29 Irvin-Ross, Hon. Kerri (Fort Richmond) NDP–Continued Neighbourhoods Alive!

Geographical representation, SED60, SED62 Jakob, Tanya (Apprenticeship Manitoba) Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction, PB3 Apprenticeship Manitoba, evaluation of, PB3 Apprenticeship Recognition Act [Bill 212] Public presentation, PB2–3 Implementation, PB2–3 Apprenticeship training Earning potential, PB3 Economic impact, PB2 Hiring incentives, PB3 Promotional advertising, PB2 High School Apprenticeship Program, PB2 Janzen, Jake (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation) Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Board membership information, CC131, CC134–135 Board structure changes, CC130–131 Jarema, Georgina (St.

Germain/Vermette Community Association) Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act [Bill 25] Public presentation, SED104–105 Water wells Drilling, licensing and standards, SED104 Freshwater/saltwater boundary concerns, SED104 Landowners, drilling ability, SED105 Jewish Child and Family Service agency Aboriginal agencies, consultations with Gerrard, PB8; Leonoff, PB5–6 History Leonoff, PB6–7 Private fundraising Leonoff, PB7 Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act [Bill 300] Opening remarks Blady, PB10; Stefanson, PB10 Public presentations Leonoff, PB6–7 Report Harms, PB9 Jha, Bidhu (Radisson) NDP Federal transfer payments Provincial comparisons, PA21 Manitoba Housing Authority Fire safety training programs, PA48–49 Manitoba Hydro Risk management audit, PA10 Provincial debt Capital assets as equity, PA20 Special needs education Student outcomes, monitoring of, PA147–148 Wireless network security Manitoba eHealth, policies and standards, PA199 Joint university government group Status Ewasko, PA64; Farthing, PA64 Jordan's Principle Implementation Bellringer, PA153; Gerrard, PA152 Josephson, Wendy (Private Citizen) Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended) [Bill 2] Public presentation, HR56 University of Winnipeg Funding comparisons, HR56 Keewatin College.

See Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011; University College of the North Keeyask Generating Station Development agreements Thomson, CC38 Generating capacity Thomson, CC37, CC38 Project status and costs Helwer, CC56; Thomson, CC35, CC56 Kenaston Liquor Mart Expansion Schuler, CC23; Zubach, CC23 Keystone Agricultural Producers Workers Compensation Board, partnership with Briese, CC81; Maharaj, CC81 Knowledge Infrastructure Program Compliance and financial audits Farthing, PA69 Project statistics and costs Farthing, PA72–73; Friesen, PA72–73; Pedersen, PA72 Stimulus capital projects, timeline extension Farthing, PA68 University College of the North, projects Farthing, PA72–73 Koroluk, Glen (Daniel McIntyre/St.

Matthews Community Association) Energy retrofits On-bill financing, SED85–86 Rental housing, SED84 Energy Savings Act [Bill 24] Public presentation, SED84–86 Stakeholders, ministerial consultations, SED86–87 Transparency, lack of, SED84–86 Housing, rental Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED84 Low Income Energy Efficiency Program Limitations, SED84–85 Manitoba Hydro Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED85–86 Energy efficiency programs, SED84–85 Power Smart programs, SED84 Winter Heating Cost Control Act Repeal, SED85 Kriellaars, Dean (Private Citizen) Bicycle paths and riders Bicyclists, positions on roads, SED55 Lane markings, SED55 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic) [Bill 32] Uniformity

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