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46th General Assembly - 2nd Session - 2009

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BAKER, JIM (PC LABRADOR WEST)

Estimates

(2009) Resource Committee

Concurrence motion, 888–893

Labrador City

Volunteers

Thirty-fifth volunteer appreciation and awards night, 1343–1344

Members' Statements

Arts

Provincial Drama Festival—Recognition of organizing committee and drama troupes, 900–901

Volunteers

Thirty-fifth volunteer appreciation and awards night—Labrador City, 1343–1344

Stephenville

Arts

Provincial Drama Festival—Recognition of organizing committee and drama troupes, 900–901

BUCKINGHAM, ED (PC ST. JOHN'S EAST)

Definition of Spouse Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 41)

Second reading, 1782–1784

Last Post Fund

One hundred years of service

Dignified burial for veterans, 2148–2149

Members' Statements

Awards, miscellaneous

ROV Regional Competition—Gonzaga High School—St. John's East (District), 1414

Clubs/Organizations

Association for New Canadians—Diversity workshop, 570

Lions Club—Sixtieth anniversary—St. John's, 1845

Military

Last Post Fund—One hundred years of service, 2148–2149

Sports/recreation

Handball

World Handball Championships—Amminson, Leslie—St. John's East (District), 2364–2365

Speech from the Throne

Debate (Address in reply), 1731–1736

St. John's

Clubs/Organizations

Lions Club—Sixtieth anniversary, 1845

St. John's East (District)

Awards, miscellaneous

ROV Regional Competition—Gonzaga High School, 1414

Sports/recreation

Handball

World Handball Championships—Amminson, Leslie, 2364–2365

BURKE, HON. JOAN (PC ST. GEORGE'S-STEPHENVILLE EAST)

Aboriginal Affairs

Alternate Living Arrangements

Lack of cultural component for aboriginal children in Labrador

Burke, 1532

Adoption Act, The Child Care Services Act, The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and The Regional Health Authorities Regulations,

An Act to Amend (Bill 35)

Notice of motion, 1291

Second reading, 1436–1439 , 1451

Apologies Act (Bill 1)

Notice of motion, 10

Budget

(2009) Non-confidence motion (sub-amendment) (debate), 276–282

Child, Youth and Family Services

Alternate Living Arrangements

Certificate of code of conduct for workers, 2280–2281

Consideration for minimum employment qualifications, 2281

Does government feel it acceptable that people with criminal records can access children, 1531

How does department ensure qualified people work with most vulnerable children, 1531

Implement legislation to licence these homes, 1530

Lack of cultural component for aboriginal children in Labrador, 1532

Provide more stability in system, 2281–2282

Standards to ensure best practices, 1530

State of legislative review and decisions to implement standards, 2280

Duggan family

Lack of proof should merit full investigation, 2375

Request for full investigation, 2375

Type of investigation intended for case, 2374

Have cases with deficiencies been reviewed, and how will Minister deal with 9,000 other files not yet reviewed, 1113

House fire in Labrador

Are there improvements in system to ensure follow-up on all child welfare issues, 2087–2088

Have recommendations of internal investigation been implemented, 2086–2087

Is Child and Youth Advocate investigating case because of obligation or because of necessary practice, 2089

Provide full copy of report's recommendations, 2087

What lessons are we learning, and why do incidents recur, 2089–2090

Why was independent investigation not launched, 2088–2089

How will department ensure appropriate documentation for investigations into child maltreatment, 1114

Plan and timelines for addressing key findings in Turner report, 1111

Social workers

Is $2.8 million in budget adequate for new hiring needed to relieve heavy caseloads, 1080

Were inadequate monthly visits a result of position vacancies, 1112

Update on court changes to reduce judicial delays for child protection services, 1113

Were experts from Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare consulted in areas of research and evaluation, 1111–1112

What will be done to give parents skills and resources to end instability in existing caseloads, 1114

Why did it take five months to release Clinical Services Review report, 1079–1080

Education

Alberta Centennial Scholarships

Winners, 60

Francophone school board

Tenth anniversary, 188

Memorial University

How can Minister allow layoffs at this time, 243

How will university make up for budget shortfall, 242–243

Was request to upgrade old science lab not considered, 243–244

Office to Advance Women Apprentices

Establishment of, 415–416

Estimates

(2009) Government Services Committee

Appointment of Members, 75

Referral of heads of expenditure, 75 , 182

Resource Committee

Appointment of Members, 75

Referral of heads of expenditure, 75 , 181–182

Social Services Committee

Appointment of Members, 75

Referral of heads of expenditure, 75 , 182

Federal-provincial relations

Increase number of federal decision-making executive positions and/or national headquarters in Newfoundland

Debate, 837–841

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sealing

Initiate negotiations with United States for amendment to Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit certain trade of seal products

Advise the European Union of this resolution, 442–443

House of Assembly

Child and Youth Advocate

Assurance that office will be able to carry out unbiased investigation, 2380

Did Minister apprise acting advocate that discussion with her was not acceptable, 2380

Is Office of the Child and Youth Advocate still at arm's length from government, 2379

Committees

Committee of Supply—Estimates debate process, 1029–1030

Members' Compensation Review Committee

Appointments

Notice of motion, 1431–1432

Deputy Chair of Committees

Appointment, 1720

Office of the Citizens' Representative—Fraser March's removal from office to be reviewed by retired Supreme Court Justice

Notice of motion, 1498–1499

House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 54)

Notice of motion, 1926

Second reading, 2241–2245 , 2255–2256

Labrador Transportation Initiative Fund Act,

An Act to Repeal (Bill 5)

Notice of motion, 76

Ministerial Statements

Education

Alberta Centennial Scholarships

Winners, 60

Francophone school board

Tenth anniversary, 188

Office to Advance Women Apprentices

Establishment of, 415–416

Motions

House of Assembly

Deputy Chair of Committees—Appointment (moved), 1720

Private Members' Day

Deferring for debate on Bill 37, 1606

Resolutions

Federal-provincial relations

Increase number of federal decision-making executive positions and/or national headquarters in Newfoundland

Debate, 837–841

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sealing—Initiate negotiations with United States for amendment to Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit certain trade of seal products

Advise the European Union of this resolution, 442–443

House of Assembly

Committees—Members' Compensation Review Committee—Appointments

Notice of motion, 1431–1432

Office of the Citizens' Representative—Fraser March's removal from office to be reviewed by retired Supreme Court Justice

Notice of motion, 1498–1499

Occupational Therapists Act 2005,

An Act to Amend (Bill 59)

Second reading, 2126–2127 , 2129

Oral Questions

Aboriginal Affairs

Alternate Living Arrangements

Lack of cultural component for aboriginal children in Labrador, 1532

Child, Youth and Family Services

Alternate Living Arrangements

Does government feel it acceptable that people with criminal records can access children, 1531

How does department ensure qualified people work with most vulnerable children, 1531

Implement legislation to licence these homes, 1530

Lack of cultural component for aboriginal children in Labrador, 1532

Standards to ensure best practices, 1530

Duggan family

Lack of proof should merit full investigation, 2375

Request for full investigation, 2375

Type of investigation intended for case, 2374

Have cases with deficiencies been reviewed, and how will Minister deal with 9,000 other files not yet reviewed, 1113

House fire in Labrador

Are there improvements in system to ensure follow-up on all child welfare issues, 2087–2088

Have recommendations of internal investigation been implemented, 2086–2087

Is Child and Youth Advocate investigating case because of obligation or because of necessary practice, 2089

Provide full copy of report's recommendations, 2087

What lessons are we learning, and why do incidents recur, 2089–2090

Why was independent investigation not launched, 2088–2089

How will department ensure appropriate documentation for investigations into child maltreatment, 1114

Plan and timelines for addressing key findings in Turner report, 1111

Social workers

Is $2.8 million in budget adequate for new hiring needed to relieve heavy caseloads, 1080

Were inadequate monthly visits a result of position vacancies, 1112

Update on court changes to reduce judicial delays for child protection services, 1113

Were experts from Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare consulted in areas of research and evaluation, 1111–1112

What will be done to give parents skills and resources to end instability in existing caseloads, 1114

Why did it take five months to release Clinical Services Review report, 1079–1080

Education

Memorial University

How can Minister allow layoffs at this time, 243

How will university make up for budget shortfall, 242–243

Was request to upgrade old science lab not considered, 243–244

House of Assembly

Child and Youth Advocate

Assurance that office will be able to carry out unbiased investigation, 2380

Did Minister apprise acting advocate that discussion with her was not acceptable, 2380

Is Office of the Child and Youth Advocate still at arm's length from government, 2379

Pensions Funding Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 6)

Notice of motion, 76

Points of Order

Amendments procedure

Not tabled and no time provided for review, 1830 , 1831

Bills

Can act be amended before it has been proclaimed, 1156(125)

Delay moment of silence until Minister speaks, 1848

Estimates

When Rural Secretariat estimates will be heard, 504

Inconsistency of relevancy in debate, 790–791 , 792

Language, Unparliamentary

"fool," 1156(156)

insulting and disrespectful words, 1413

Leader of the Opposition not finished speaking, 2363

Member who does not speak French cannot respond to comments spoken in, 1156(153) , 1156(154)

Minister should table document to which he referred, 1499

Procedure of resolution being brought forward, 1560 , 1561

Relevance in committee stage of debate, 1658

Relevance in second reading debate, 1156(102) , 1906 , 1907

Resolutions

Federal-provincial relations

Increase number of federal decision-making executive positions and/or national headquarters in Newfoundland

Debate, 837–841

House of Assembly

Committees—Members' Compensation Review Committee—Appointments

Notice of motion, 1431–1432

Office of the Citizens' Representative—Fraser March's removal from office to be reviewed by retired Supreme Court Justice

Notice of motion, 1498–1499

Revenue Administration Act (Bill 4)

Notice of motion, 75

Standing Orders

S.O.11, 918 , 984 , 1081 , 1119 , 1122 , 1176 , 1250 , 1291 , 1293 , 1356 , 1357 , 1358 , 1432 , 2165 , 2229

S.O.9, 2363

S.O. 60.2

Relevance in committee stage of debate, 1658

Student Financial Assistance Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 9)

Notice of motion, 430

BUTLER, ROLAND (L PORT DE GRAVE)

Bay Roberts

Clubs/Organizations

Avalon North Wolverines Search & Rescue

Twenty-fifth anniversary, 2036

Education

Senior Prom—Ascension Collegiate, 901

World Vision fundraising—Top school in Atlantic Canada—Ascension Collegiate, 123

Municipalities

Tidy Town awards—Bay Roberts and Spaniard's Bay, 1845–1846

Sports/recreation

Swimming

Sea Lions Swim Team annual banquet, 1634–1635

Volunteers

Fire departments—Sixty-six years of service, 58

Budget

(2009) Debate, 331–336

Non-confidence motion (debate), 310–315 , 310–319

Non-confidence motion (sub-amendment) (debate), 272–276

Business

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, 682–683

Change of Name Act (Bill 26)

Second reading, 1382–1384

Chiropractors Act (Bill 8)

Second reading, 1141–1143

Committee, 1156(129)–1156(131)

Coley's Point

Awards, miscellaneous

Dorothy Whittick Memorial Award—Seniors' Resource Centre—Bradbury, Margaret, 227–228

Condominiums Act (Bill 48)

Second reading, 2001–2004

Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act (Bill 22)

Second reading, 1324–1327

Credit Unions Act (Bill 11)

Second reading, 1302–1306

Cupids

Cupids 400 Legacy Centre

Green legacy, 1638

Education

Air quality in schools

Admit that mandatory inspections are needed in all schools in order to identify problems, 1493 , 1647–1648

Commit to posting inspection reports online, 1648

Does government plan to inspect schools' air quality during summer, 976

Given continuing discovery of mould in schools, commit to process to inspect every school in province, 975

Has Minister started database for information relating to testing, as recommended by Auditor General, 523

How could building have been inspected when there were still mould issues, 1492–1493

How many more closures will it take to convince Minister of merit of carrying out comprehensive review, 522–523

How many schools await asbestos testing, 522 , 976

Process of consultation prior to disposal of assets, 1428

What is government doing to solve asbestos issue in former Grand Falls Academy, 1354

When conveyance of school to purchaser was made, were there any guarantees regarding asbestos in the flooring or walls, 1428

Alberta Centennial Scholarships

Winners, 60–61

BioTalent

Winners congratulated, 449–450

Distance Education and Learning Technology (DELT)

Recognition for excellence in innovation, 1068

Francophone school board

Tenth anniversary, 188–189

Industry Coordinating Committee

Skilled Trades spring forum, 1237

Living Healthy Commotions

Focus on value of Olympic and Paralympic Games, 807–808

Office to Advance Women Apprentices

Establishment of, 416–417

PanGlobal Fourth Class Student Award

Small, Michael—Corner Brook, 1528–1529

School bus safety

How does government expect to improve safety without taking steps to ensure accurate testing, 299

How will Minister ensure accurate testing is done and reporting takes place, 300

How will new money be used to improve inspections, 299

Why was Minister unaware of non-compliance to standards, 1649

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College

Has cost of granting full university status become an obstacle, 915

Has government considered declining enrollment, 914

Has government prepared cost estimates for granting full university status to college, 914

Elections

Resolution

Call for an independent investigation to determine extent and nature of transfer of public funds into campaigns of Progressive Conservative Party

Debate, 603–606

Engineers and Geoscientists Act 2008,

An Act to Amend (Bill 44)

Second reading, 1933

Environment and Conservation

Climate Change Adaptation Project

Role of cultural identity, 1748–1749

Contaminate dust from tailings pond in Buchans

Commit to replacing dam, 2315

Lone RCMP officer leaving town, 2315

Plans to mitigate exposure, 2314

Cupids 400 Legacy Centre

Green legacy, 1638

Fuel tanks

Confirm that 5,000 families are unable to meet regulations due to financial barriers, 1596

Confirm that program ran out of money for tank replacement subsidies, 1924

How many people are waiting for rebates for tank replacements, 2049

What alternate considerations are agencies planning, 1596–1597

What assistance is being offered oil companies and inspectors to meet demand for replacements, 1597

Who is responsible in interim for unregistered tanks, 1598

Why were obstacles not identified by department prior to approach of deadline, 1923

Revoke approval for bioremediation facility for contaminated soil in Barachois Brook, 527–528

Tires

Is plan to raise existing tire levies to afford rising cost of storage, 2161

Is there a decision to deal with off-road equipment tires, 2161

Status of overdue program, 2160

Update on stockpile at Bull Arm, 2094

T'Railway Park system

Investments, 1279

Waste management in New Harbour

How much contaminated soil has been removed from site in past year, 1987

Plan for dealing PCB accusations, 1861

Estimates

(2009) Resource Committee

Concurrence motion, 893–898

Social Services Committee

Concurrence motion (Debate), 990–995

Supply Committee

Executive Council and Consolidated Fund Services, Legislature (debated together), 1042–1044

Federal-provincial relations

Increase number of federal decision-making executive positions and/or national headquarters in Newfoundland

Debate, 826–829

Finance

Home heating rebate program

When can we expect announcement, 2049

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sealing

Did Minister achieve results in attempt to stay the proposed European Union ban, 428

Did Minister meet with federal counterpart to discuss strategy, 429

Has Minister been in contact with federal International Trade minister to lend support to international challenges to reverse potential ban, 429

House of Assembly to call on European Union countries to vote against ban on trade of seal products

Debate, 1257–1259

Initiate negotiations with United States for amendment to Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit certain trade of seal products

Debate, 435–437

Shrimp

Is Minister aware of upgrades completed for transfer of licence to La Scie, 1494

Why has no production taken place in La Scie, 1494

Will shrimp from Northern Peninsula be shipped to St. Joseph's, 1494–1495

Government Services

Motor vehicle registration

Teleservice receipt of 100,000th call, 1069–1070

Occupational Health and Safety

Full enforcement of regulations, 2215

Gravel pit campers

Consult with campers to work out long-term solution to problems, 2053–2054 , 2098–2099 , 2228–2229 , 2320–2321

Health care

Autism spectrum disorder

Extend services currently offered for children below six years to all children of Province

Debate, 1507–1510

Nursing

Collective bargaining—Government to remove all preconditions before resuming negotiations

Debate, 207–211

Highway Traffic Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 10)

Second reading, 1179–1187

Committee, 1231–1232

Housing

New affordable rental homes for Stephenville area, 2367–2368

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

Address issues of maintenance of accommodations at MacLeod Place, 1604–1605

Human Resources, Labour and Employment

Canadian Skills Competition

Team Newfoundland and Labrador

Seven medals, 1486

Disabled

Disability Policy Office open for business, 617–618

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 1852

Labour market Development Agreement

To strengthen provincial workforce, 1914

National Day of Mourning, 511–512

Provincial Nominee Program

Results, 1683–1684

Student summer employment

2009 initiatives, 1161–1162

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission

Workplace injuries declined in 2008, 354

Income Tax Savings Plan Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 19)

Second reading, 1311–1312

Infrastructure

Status of long-term care facility in Carbonear, 2315

Justice

Fatalities

Claiming damages for death through negligence

Debate, 2296–2297

Labrador Affairs

Northern Strategic Plan

Update, 574–575

Little Bay Islands

Ferries

Contingency plans for medical emergencies for Long Island and Little Bay Islands, 73

When can residents of Long Island and Little Bay Islands expect regular ferry service again, 72

When will Minister promise new ferries to be built for Little Bay Islands and Long Island, 73–74

Will government proceed with new docking facilities and road upgrades at Halls Bay, 74

Long Island

Ferries

Contingency plans for medical emergencies for Long Island and Little Bay Islands, 73

When can residents of Long Island and Little Bay Islands expect regular ferry service again, 72

When will Minister promise new ferries to be built for Little Bay Islands and Long Island, 73–74

Will government proceed with new docking facilities and road upgrades at Halls Bay, 74

Transportation and Works

Ferries

Construct a fixed link between Long Island to Pilley's Island and Green Bay, 78 , 137 , 199 , 246 , 633–634 , 698–699 , 758 , 861 , 919–920 , 981–982 , 1120–1121 , 1174–1175 , 1252 , 1292–1293 , 1542

Marriage in the Province Act (Bill 25)

Second reading, 1375–1377

Members' Statements

Anniversaries

Seventieth wedding anniversary—Peddle, Joseph and Mabel—Spaniard's Bay, 2365

Arts

2008-2009 Regional Drama Festival—Amalgamated Academy, 570

Awards, miscellaneous

Bancroft Award—Mercer, Clarence, 1414–1415

Dorothy Whittick Memorial Award—Seniors' Resource Centre—Bradbury, Margaret—Coley's Point, 227–228

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony, 2147–2148

National Harbour Achievement Award and Prix d'Excellence Award—Ralph, Bill—Port de Grave, 1804

Order of St. John Life Saving Award

Porter, Irene—Port de Grave, 615

Clubs/Organizations

Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue

Twenty-fifth anniversary—Bay Roberts, 2036

Canadian Bible Society Newfoundland and Labrador—Annual general meeting, 445

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65—Sixth annual Battle of the Atlantic Ceremonies, 805

Royal Canadian Legion essay contest, 2212–2213

Education

Avalon Regional Historical Fair—Twelfth annual ceremony, 680

Senior Prom—Ascension Collegiate—Bay Roberts, 901

World Vision fundraising—Top school in Atlantic Canada—Ascension Collegiate—Bay Roberts, 123

Municipalities

Tidy Town award—Bay Roberts and Spaniard's Bay, 1845–1846

Sports/recreation

Baseball

Top batter at Atlantic Bantam AA Baseball Championships—Rose, William—Shearstown, 1678

Swimming

Sea Lions Swim Team annual banquet—Bay Roberts, 1634–1635

Volunteers

Deering, Trevor—Shearstown, 509–510

Fire departments—Sixty-six years of service—Bay Roberts, 58

Ministerial Statements

Business

North American Safety and Health Week

response, 682–683

Education

Alberta Centennial Scholarships

Winners

response, 60–61

BioTalent

Winners congratulated

response, 449–450

Distance Education and Learning Technology (DELT)

Recognition for excellence in innovation

response, 1068

Francophone school board

Tenth anniversary

response, 188–189

Industry Coordinating Committee

Skilled Trades spring forum

response, 1237

Living Healthy Commotions

Focus on value of Olympic and Paralympic Games

response, 807–808

Office to Advance Women Apprentices

Establishment of

response, 416–417

PanGlobal Fourth Class Student Award—Small, Michael—Corner Brook

response, 1528–1529

Environment and Conservation

Climate Change Adaptation Project

Role of cultural identity

response, 1748–1749

Cupids 400 Legacy Centre

Green legacy

response, 1638

T'Railway Park system

Investments

response, 1279

Government Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Full enforcement of regulations

response, 2215

Government services

Motor vehicle registration

Teleservice receipt of 100,000th call

response, 1069–1070

Housing

New affordable rental homes for Stephenville area

response, 2367–2368

Human Resources, Labour and Employment

Canadian Skills Competition

Team Newfoundland and Labrador

Seven medals

response, 1486

Disabled

Disability Policy Office open for business

response, 617–618

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

response, 1852

Labour market Development Agreement

To strengthen provincial workforce

response, 1914

National Day of Mourning

response, 511–512

Provincial Nominee Program

Results

response, 1683–1684

Student summer employment

2009 initiatives

response, 1161–1162

Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission

Workplace injuries declined in 2008

response, 354

Justice

Family Violence Intervention Court

Pilot project

response

Parson, Kelvin, 291

Labrador Affairs

Northern Strategic Plan

Update

response, 574–575

Municipal Affairs

Elections to be held on September 29

response, 1345

Municipal Awareness Day

response, 1238–1239

Regional cooperation—Continued investment

response, 124

Transportation and Works

Christmas Lights across Canada

response, 2085–2086

Infrastructure spending

Federal government announcement

response, 905

Provincial Infrastructure Strategy

Progress

response, 1587

Snowplows

Protective sideguards to be placed on government vehicles

response, 125–126

Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector

National Volunteer Week

response, 418–419

Motions

Resolutions

Elections

Call for an independent investigation to determine extent and nature of transfer of public funds into campaigns of Progressive Conservative Party

Debate, 603–606

Federal-provincial relations

Increase number of federal decision-making executive positions and/or national headquarters in Newfoundland

Debate, 826–829

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sealing

House of Assembly to call on European Union countries to vote against ban on trade of seal products

Debate, 1257–1259

Sealing—Initiate negotiations with United States for amendment to Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit certain trade of seal products

Debate, 435–437

Health care

Autism spectrum disorder

Extend services currently offered for children below six years to all children of Province

Debate, 1507–1510

Nursing—Collective bargaining—Government to remove all preconditions before resuming negotiations

Debate, 207–211

Justice

Fatalities

Claiming damages for death through negligence

Debate, 2296–2297

Municipal Affairs

Elections to be held on September 29, 1345

Given fall elections, will department adopt new policies or procedures to ensure effective functioning of councils, 1538

Municipal Awareness Day, 1238–1239

Regional cooperation—Continued investment, 124

Why did Minister take no action on Portugal Cove-St. Phillips file, despite serious issues, 1537–1538

Natural Resources

Agriculture

Justify budget cuts, given global concerns about food security, 197–198

Production and Market Administration fund—Why was it so difficult for farmers to access, 198

Caribou

Has department considered studies which examine effect of collar use, 585 , 628

Has department consulted with Outfitters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador on action plan, 584

How low do numbers have to go before government will take action, 693

Release information on first year of action plan, 584

Respond to claims of overemphasis on black bear impact compared with coyote impact, 584

Status of caribou management committee, 628

When will government intervene with predators, 694

Why did committee disband, 629

Why is department dismissing concerns of outfitters, 629

Why is habitat health not a focus of the strategy, 694

Environmental Assessment

District 17-18—Is department ignoring directives from Dept. of Environment, 754

Forestry

Will consultation with stakeholders take place before licence changes for central region, 754

Northern Strategic Plan

Update, 574–575

Occupational Health and Safety Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 23)

Second reading, 1331–1332

Oral Questions

Education

Air quality in schools

Admit that mandatory inspections are needed in all schools in order to identify problems, 1493

Admit that mandatory inspections in all schools are necessary, 1647–1648

Commit to posting inspection reports online, 1648

Does government plan to inspect schools' air quality during summer, 976

Given continuing discovery of mould in schools, commit to process to inspect every school in province, 975

Has Minister started database for information relating to testing, as recommended by Auditor General, 523

How could building have been inspected when there were still mould issues, 1492–1493

How many more closures will it take to convince Minister of merit of carrying out comprehensive review, 522–523

How many schools await asbestos testing, 522 , 976

Process of consultation prior to disposal of assets, 1428

What is government doing to solve asbestos issue in former Grand Falls Academy, 1354

When conveyance of school to purchaser was made, were there any guarantees regarding asbestos in the flooring or walls, 1428

School bus safety—How does government expect to improve safety without taking steps to ensure accurate testing, 299

School bus safety—How will Minister ensure accurate testing is done and reporting takes place, 300

School bus safety—How will new money be used to improve inspections, 299

School bus safety—Why was Minister unaware of non-compliance to standards, 1649

Sir Wilfred Grenfell College

Has cost of granting full university status become an obstacle, 915

Has government considered declining enrollment, 914

Has government prepared cost estimates for granting full university status to college, 914

Environment and Conservation

Contaminate dust from tailings pond in Buchans

Commit to replacing dam, 2315

Lone RCMP officer leaving town, 2315

Plans to mitigate exposure, 2314

Fuel tanks

Confirm that 5,000 families are unable to meet regulations due to financial barriers, 1596

Confirm that program ran out of money for tank replacement subsidies, 1924

How many people are waiting for rebates for tank replacements, 2049

What alternate considerations are agencies planning, 1596–1597

What assistance is being offered oil companies and inspectors to meet demand for replacements, 1597

Who is responsible in interim for unregistered tanks, 1598

Why were obstacles not identified by department prior to approach of deadline, 1923

Tires

Is plan to raise existing tire levies to afford rising cost of storage, 2161

Is there a decision to deal with off-road equipment tires, 2161

Status of overdue program, 2160

Update on stockpile at Bull Arm, 2094

Waste management in New Harbour

How much contaminated soil has been removed from site in past year, 1987

Plan for dealing PCB accusations, 1861

Finance

Home heating rebate program

When can we expect announcement, 2049

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sealing

Did Minister achieve results in attempt to stay the proposed European Union ban, 428

Did Minister meet with federal counterpart to discuss strategy, 429

Has Minister been in contact with federal International Trade minister to lend support to international challenges to reverse potential ban, 429

Shrimp

Is Minister aware of upgrades completed for transfer of licence to La Scie, 1494

Why has no production taken place in La Scie, 1494

Will shrimp from Northern Peninsula be shipped to St. Joseph's, 1494–1495

Infrastructure

Status of long-term care facility in Carbonear, 2315

Municipal Affairs

Given fall elections, will department adopt new policies or procedures to ensure effective functioning of councils, 1538

Why did Minister take no action on Portugal Cove-St. Phillips file, despite serious issues, 1537–1538

Natural Resources

Agriculture

Justify budget cuts, given global concerns about food security, 197–198

Production and Market Administration fund—Why was it so difficult for farmers to access, 198

Caribou

Has department considered studies on effects of collar use on caribou, 585

Has department considered studies which examine effect of collar use, 628

Has department consulted with Outfitters Association of Newfoundland and Labrador on action plan, 584

How low do numbers have to go before government will take action, 693

Release information on first year of action plan, 584

Respond to claims of overemphasis on black bear impact compared with coyote impact, 584

Status of caribou management committee, 628

When will government intervene with predators, 694

Why did committee disband, 629

Why is department dismissing concerns of outfitters, 629

Why is habitat health not a focus of the strategy, 694

Environmental Assessment

District 17-18—Is department ignoring directives from Dept. of Environment, 754

Forestry

Will consultation with stakeholders take place before licence changes for central region, 754

Poverty

Child Tax Benefit

Confirm issue is on agenda, 2286

Food banks

Commit to funds for food banks this Christmas, 2285

How does government intend to alleviate problem, 2284

Tourism, Culture and Recreation

Provincial Parks Camp Site Reservation System

Are there any sites in provincial parks that can be booked without using computers, 1077–1078

Why were some people able to book sites prior to scheduled opening date, 1077

Transportation and Works

Budget

Summer maintenance compared to last year, 244

Ferries

Contingency plans for medical emergencies for Long Island and Little Bay Islands, 73

Sound of Islay collision—Address reluctance of officials to deal with issue, 1352–1353

Sound of Islay collision—Confirm that captain was involved in incident, 1354

Sound of Islay collision—Procedures when a government owned and operated ferry causes damage to private property, 1352

Sound of Islay collision—Will Minister apologize and make sure compensation will be offered, 1353

When can residents of Long Island and Little Bay Islands expect regular ferry service again, 72

When will Minister promise new ferries to be built for Little Bay Islands and Long Island, 73–74

Will government proceed with new docking facilities and road upgrades at Halls Bay, 74

Former Janeway Hospital site

How will government clean up old fuel tanks buried at site, 521

What was in report that has not yet been released, 522

Whether there are hazardous materials remaining at site, 520

Highways/roads

Evaluation of pilot project of twenty-four hour snow-clearing, 2093

Is department contracting out carpentry work, 854

Judge's ruling on depot closures, 854 , 855

Team Gushue Highway

Decision to download operational and maintenance costs to cities, 1985

If cities refuse operational costs, will extension still be built, 1986

Why is government refusing to take responsibility for maintenance, 1986

Will department maintain Class 4 roads to a certain degree, 2316

Will extended pilot project include weekends, 2094

Will there be any layoffs in the summer maintenance program, 853

Will twenty-four hour snow clearing extension expand to new areas, 2093

Petitions

Environment and Conservation

Revoke approval for bioremediation facility for contaminated soil in Barachois Brook, 527–528

Gravel pit campers

Consult with campers to work out long-term solution to problems, 2053–2054 , 2098–2099 , 2228–2229 , 2320–2321

Housing

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

Address issues of maintenance of accommodations at MacLeod Place, 1604–1605

Transportation and Works

Ferries

Petroleum Products Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 50)

Second reading, 2238–2240

Port de Grave

Awards, miscellaneous

National Harbour Achievement Award and Prix d'Excellence Award—Ralph, Bill, 1804

Order of St. John Life Saving Award

Porter, Irene, 615

Portugal Cove-St. Phillips

Municipal Affairs

Why did Minister take no action on Portugal Cove-St. Phillips file, despite serious issues, 1537–1538

Poverty

Child Tax Benefit

Confirm issue is on agenda, 2286

Food banks

Commit to funds for food banks this Christmas, 2285

How does government intend to alleviate problem, 2284

Private Investigation and Security Services Act (Bill 39)

Second reading, 1767–1768

Public Accountants Act (Bill 49)

Second reading, 2232–2233

Rail Service,

An Act to Revise the Law Respecting (Bill 36)

Second reading, 1545–1546

Rail Service Act 2009,

An Act to Amend (Bill 60)

Second reading, 2115

Registration of Births, Marriages, Deaths and Other Vital Events,

An Act Respecting (Bill 24)

Second reading, 1369–1371

Registration of Deeds and other Documents Act (Bill 21)

Second reading, 1318–1320

Resolutions

Elections

Call for an independent investigation to determine extent and nature of transfer of public funds into campaigns of Progressive Conservative Party

Debate, 603–606

Federal-provincial relations

Increase number of federal decision-making executive positions and/or national headquarters in Newfoundland

Debate, 826–829

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Sealing

House of Assembly to call on European Union countries to vote against ban on trade of seal products

Debate, 1257–1259

Initiate negotiations with United States for amendment to Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit certain trade of seal products

Debate, 435–437

Health care

Autism spectrum disorder

Extend services currently offered for children below six years to all children of Province

Debate, 1507–1510

Nursing—Collective bargaining—Government to remove all preconditions before resuming negotiations

Debate, 207–211

Justice

Fatalities

Claiming damages for death through negligence

Debate, 2296–2297

Shearstown

Sports/recreation

Baseball—Top batter at Atlantic Bantam AA Baseball Championships—Rose, William, 1678

Volunteers

Deering, Trevor, 509–510

Spaniard's Bay

Anniversaries

Seventieth wedding anniversary—Peddle, Joseph and Mabel, 2365

Municipalities

Tidy Town awards—Bay Roberts and Spaniard's Bay, 1845–1846

Speech from the Throne

Debate (Address in reply), 1720–1725

Student Financial Assistance Act,

An Act to Amend (Bill 9)

Second reading, 1148–1153

Tourism, Culture and Recreation

Provincial Parks Camp Site Reservation System

Are there any sites in provincial parks that can be booked without using computers, 1077–1078

Why were some people able to book sites prior to scheduled opening date, 1077

Transportation and Works

Budget

Amount for summer maintenance compared to last year, 244

Confirm number of summer maintenance workers compared to last year, 244

Christmas Lights across Canada, 2085–2086