Manitoba Hansard — 37th 1st committees committee37th 1st

37th 1st committees committee37th 1st

Manitoba — Debates (Hansard)

Index of Standing and Special Committees 1 Aglugub, Cris (The Maples) N.D.P. Manitoba Hydro Hiring protocols, PUNR 116 Job training initiatives, PUNR 116 Andre, Brenda (Perkins Family Restaurants) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Binding arbitration, IR 72 Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 71 Manitoba Labour Board–powers to intervene, IR 71–72 Restaurant industry, impact on, IR 73 Angus, Dave (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 323 Ability to pay, LA 323 Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.

Election/by-election reports 1999 investigation, PE 7–10 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) Amendments Clause 4 PUNR 297; passed, PUNR 297 PUNR 298; passed, PUNR 299 PUNR 299; passed, PUNR 299 PUNR 299-300; passed, PUNR 301 PUNR 301; passed, PUNR 301 Clause 5 PUNR 301-302; passed, PUNR 302 Opening remarks, PUNR 295–96 Taxicab Amendment Act (Bill 13) Opening remarks, LA 133 Asper, Linda (Riel) N.D.P.

Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19) Education programs, LA 21 August, Jim (Forks North Portage Partnership) Forks North Portage Partnership Arena site, downtown, MA 31–32 CentreVenture, relationship with, MA 26 The Forks–traffic flow, MA 27 North Portage IMAX Theatre, MA 25 Occupancy rate, MA 27 Private sector involvement, MA 24 Residential component, MA 29 Opening remarks, MA 20–22 Private sector investment, MA 30 Baker, Jim (Manitoba Hotel Association) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 76 Investment, impact on, IR 77 Baker, Jim (Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd.) Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd.

Revenue projections, ED 5 Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41) Public presentations Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Vrsnik), LA 100–102 Application to government change Selinger, LA 104–105; Stefanson, LA 102, LA 104; Vrsnik, LA 101, LA 102–103 Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer–Cont. Crown corporations Selinger, LA 106; Stefanson, LA 106 Debt Retirement Fund Allocation Committee Selinger, LA 105; Stefanson, LA 105 Debt retirement–repayment

schedule Selinger, LA 105; Stefanson, LA 105; Vrsnik, LA 101

Definitions Loewen, LA 103; Selinger, LA 103–104; Vrsnik, LA 101 Pension liability Rondeau, LA 103; Vrsnik, LA 103 Provincial comparisons Stefanson, LA 103; Vrsnik, LA 103 Taxpayer protection Vrsnik, LA 101–102 Balasko, Richard (Chief Electoral Officer) Election/by-election reports 1999 investigation, PE 7–10 Advisory groups, PE 10–11 Constitutional advice, PE 16 Legislation amendments, PE 11–12, PE 14 Opening remarks, PE 3–6 Returning officers, appointment of, PE 6–7 Staffing, PE 12–13 Third-party disclosure, PE 15–16, PE 19–22 Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Amendments Clause 3 IR 287-88; passed, IR 294 Clause 6(1) IR 294; passed, IR 298 Clause 10(1) IR 299; passed, IR 300 Clause 23 IR 301; passed, IR 314 Clause 27(1) IR 315; passed, IR 316 Certification process, IR 32 Secret ballot vote, IR 92 Expedited arbitration, IR 315 Ratification vote–construction industry, IR 300 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 304–307 Strike-related misconduct, IR 288 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Amendments, IR 270, IR 271 Opening remarks, IR 267–69 Short-line railways, impact on, IR 268–69 Successor rights, IR 268, IR 270 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Chairperson Remuneration, PUNR 30–31 Standing committee attendance, PUNR 53 Compensation for injuries –unemployed, PUNR 39–40 Dividends–transfer to general revenues, PUNR 42–45, PUNR 61–63 Fair Practices Office, PUNR 66–67 Financial statements–revenues, PUNR 57 Motor Vehicles branch–amalgamation, PUNR 68 Opening remarks, PUNR 28–29, PUNR 51–52

Index of Standing and Special Committees 2 Barrett, Hon. Becky (Inkster) N.D.P.–Cont.

Safety inspections, PUNR 69–70 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Conciliation and mediation, LA 218 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3) Boxing Day, IR 1–2 Bell, Tracy (Private Citizen) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 208 Exotic birds, PUNR 208–209 Bishoff, Candace (Manitoba Employers Council) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 62 Postponement, IR 63 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 61 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 61–62 Withdrawal, IR 62–63 Blagden, Craig (Midland Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 253 Class size and composition, LA 253 Property taxes, impact on, LA 253 Strikes and lockouts, LA 253 Boisvert, Roland (Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint-Boniface) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 127, IR 128 Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 127, IR 129 Strike-related misconduct, IR 127 Withdrawal, IR 128 Brennan, Bob (Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board) Manitoba Hydro Centra Gas, PUNR 110–11, PUNR 112 Consolidated billing systems, PUNR 115 Construction projects–planning process, PUNR 103–104 Dorsey-St.

Vital line, PUNR 105–106 Export revenues, PUNR 110 Gull Rapids project, PUNR 113 Hiring protocols, PUNR 116–17 Job training initiatives, PUNR 117 Net income, PUNR 110 Office locations, PUNR 114–15 Opening remarks, PUNR 96–102 Restructuring, PUNR 104–105 Rural gasification, PUNR 111 Bridgeman, Harvey (Mountain Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 250–51 Education system–funding formula, LA 252 Labour Relations Act, LA 250 Management rights, LA 250–51 School division amalgamation, LA 251 Browne, Dunstan (Avicultural Advancement Council of Canada) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 187–90 Provincial comparisons, PUNR 190 Scope, PUNR 188 Buehler, Amy (Brandon Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 248–49 Buehler, Amy (Brandon Teachers' Association)–Cont.

Class size and composition, LA 248, LA 249–50 Labour Relations Act, LA 248 Management rights, LA 248 Manitoba Teachers' Society, LA 248 Buehler, Peter (Brandon Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Conciliation and mediation, LA 247 Labour Relations Act, LA 246–47 Buhler, John (Buhler Versatile Inc.; Buhler Industries Inc.) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 54–55 Dealer purity, LA 54

Definitions, LA 55 Business Names Registration Amendment, Corporations Amendment and Partnership Amendment Act (Bill 40) Opening remarks Penner, Jim, LA 122 Caldwell, Hon. Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.

Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) Amendments, LA 294 Opening remarks, LA 372 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Amendments Clause 4 LA 392; passed, LA 393 LA 393; passed, LA 393 LA 394; passed, LA 394 LA 395; passed, LA 395 LA 396; passed, LA 396 Clause 6 LA 396; passed, LA 397 LA 397; passed, LA 397 Clause 7 LA 398; passed, LA 400 Ability to pay, LA 179, LA 189, LA 222 Arbitration, LA 304–305 Class size and composition, LA 200, LA 216, LA 249 Collective bargaining, LA 297 Conciliation and mediation, LA 179, LA 267 Consultations, LA 200, LA 331

Definitions–teacher, LA 267 Financial implications, LA 303 Labour Relations Act, LA 245–46, LA 320, LA 343, LA 390–91 Management rights, LA 209, LA 213 Opening remarks, LA 385–87 Property taxes, impact on, LA 206, LA 231–32 Teachers' Pensions Amendment Act (2) (Bill 45) Amendments Clause 2 LA 371; passed, LA 372 Cameron, Roger (Railway Association of Canada) Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Amendments, IR 11 Short-line railways, impact on, IR 9–11 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14), PUNR 241–44

Index of Standing and Special Committees 3 Cameron, Roger (Railway Association of Canada)–Cont.

Definitions–discontinuance and transfer of rail lines, PUNR 242–43 Line transfers, PUNR 243 Provincial comparisons, PUNR 244 Short-line railways, impact on, PUNR 242, PUNR 245 Carr, Jim (Business Council of Manitoba) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Binding arbitration, IR 57–58 Certification process, IR 58–59 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 59 Withdrawal, IR 59 Cerilli, Albert (Manitoba Federation of Union Retirees) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–employee intimidation, IR 210 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Successor rights, IR 21 Cerilli, Albert (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 345–47 Cerilli, Marianne (Radisson) N.D.P.

Crown Corporations Council Casino expansions–cost overruns, PUNR 118–19 Manitoba Hydro Construction projects–planning process, PUNR 103–104 Restructuring, PUNR 104–105 Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P. Protection for Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) Access to information, PUNR 271

Definitions, PUNR 271 Investigators, qualifications of, PUNR 280–81 Privacy rights, PUNR 278 Regional health authorities, role of, PUNR 271 Christensen, Chris (South Eastern Manitoba Labour Council) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Anti-scab legislation, IR 117 Labour unions/associations–financial statements, IR 117 Christophe, Bernard (United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 832) Labour legislation Former government's policies, IR 98 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 99 Expedited arbitration, IR 99 Interim certification, IR 98 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 101 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16) Amendments Clause 2 Friesen, J.

PUNR 292; passed, PUNR 292 Clause 3 Friesen, J. PUNR 292; passed, PUNR 292 Clause 4 Friesen, J. PUNR 292; passed, PUNR 293 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16)–Cont. PUNR 294; passed, PUNR 294 Clause 12 Friesen, J.

PUNR 294; passed, PUNR 295 Appeals committee Loewen, PUNR 291 Issuing of orders Loewen, PUNR 291 Notice provisions Friesen, J., PUNR 293 Loewen, PUNR 293 Opening remarks Friesen, J., PUNR 290 Loewen, PUNR 290–91 Order to be published Loewen, PUNR 291 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) Public presentations Association of Manitoba Municipalities (Motheral), PUNR 258–59 City of Winnipeg (Murray, G.), MA 2–4 Intergovernmental Affairs, City of Winnipeg (Eadie), PUNR 255–57 Appeals Eadie, PUNR 257 Appeals–standing committee Eadie, PUNR 258; Friesen, J., PUNR 258 Building inspections Motheral, PUNR 259 Departmental co-ordination Murray, G., MA 6; Smith, S., MA 6 Emergency situations Motheral, PUNR 259 Registration process Loewen, MA 4–5, MA 6–7; Murray, G., MA 4–5, MA 7–8 Rural municipalities Mauws, PUNR 259; Motheral, PUNR 259; Penner, Jack, PUNR 259–60 Service of orders Eadie, PUNR 256 Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47) Hiring process Schuler, IR 4; Selinger, IR 4 Common-Singh, Christine (Private Citizen) Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43), PUNR 315–18 Communities Economic Development Fund Mandate Robinson, E., ED 9 Condon, David (Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Prairie Region) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Anti-scab legislation, IR 139 Certification process, IR 138 Manitoba Labour Board–time lines, IR 140 Strike-related misconduct, IR 141 Cooper, Terry (Manitoba Association of School Trustees) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 74 Education system, impact on, IR 75

Index of Standing and Special Committees 4 Cooper, Terry (Manitoba . . . Trustees)–Cont.

Expedited arbitration, IR 74–75 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 75 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 74 Cooperatives Amendment Act (Bill 10) Opening remarks Penner, Jim, LA 120–21 Correctional Services Amendment Act Opening remarks Mackintosh, LA 137; Praznik, LA 137 Court of Queen's Bench Amendment Act (Bill 26), LA 133–34 Court of Queen's Bench Surrogate Practice Amendment Act (Bill 22) Electronic storage Gerrard, LA 125–26; Mackintosh, LA 125–26 Opening remarks Mackintosh, LA 123; Praznik, LA 123–25 Court Security Act (Bill 9) Public presentations Pollock, LA 3–5 Appeal process Gerrard, LA 16; Mackintosh, LA 16; Pollock, LA 7; Praznik, LA 7 Application, consistency of Mackintosh, LA 10, LA 12–13; Praznik, LA 12 Constitutional assessment Pollock, LA 5 Cultural sensitivity Gerrard, LA 15–16; Mackintosh, LA 15–16

Definitions–weapon Gerrard, LA 14; Mackintosh, LA 14; Pollock, LA 3 Holding area Gerrard, LA 9; Pollock, LA 4, LA 9–10; Praznik, LA 11–12 Law Courts Building, access to Mackintosh, LA 6; Pollock, LA 6 Legislative process Mackintosh, LA 10; Pollock, LA 4 Public safety Mackintosh, LA 10–11 Regulations Gerrard, LA 15; Mackintosh, LA 6, LA 15; Pollock, LA 6–7 Security system–lineups Gerrard, LA 16–17; Mackintosh, LA 16–17 Violent incidents Gerrard, LA 8–9, LA 13–14; Mackintosh, LA 13–14 Crawford, Mike (Manitoba Canary and Finch Club) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 209–11 Consultations, PUNR 211–13

Definitions, PUNR 209–10 Intended purpose, PUNR 210 Scope, PUNR 209–10 Crown Corporations Council Casino expansions–cost overruns Cerilli, PUNR 118–19; Hoffman, PUNR 118–19; Mauro, PUNR 119–20 Mandate Loewen, PUNR 120; Mauro, PUNR 120 Crown Corporations Council–Cont. Opening remarks Mauro, PUNR 117 Cummings, Glen (Ste. Rose) P.C.

Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) All-party committee, PE 45, PE 60, PE 74 Internet, role of, PE 46 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) Exclusions, PUNR 391–92 Livestock operations–threshold numbers, PUNR 385–86 Technical Review Committees–backlog, PUNR 385 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Opening remarks, PUNR 342–43 Round Table on Sustainable Development Mandate, PUNR 357 Resources, PUNR 360 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Appeal process, PUNR 146 Conservation districts–province-wide network, PUNR 133 Controlled drainage, PUNR 129–30 Jurisdiction, PUNR 125, PUNR 128, PUNR 141 Landowner's rights, PUNR 128, PUNR 129 Liability, PUNR 147 Licensing–backlog, PUNR 153 Tiered management, PUNR 134 Watershed management boards, PUNR 140 Funding, PUNR 132–33 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Compensation, PUNR 176–77 Consultations, PUNR 211 Hunt preserves, PUNR 173–74 Penned hunting–wild boar, PUNR 197 Regulations, PUNR 197 Withdrawal, PUNR 216–17 Curry, Neal (Westland Plastics Ltd.) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 193–94 Economic impact, IR 194 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 193 Strike-related misconduct, IR 194 Dacquay, Louise (Seine River) P.C.

Forks North Portage Partnership North Portage–residential component, MA 29 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42)

Preamble, LA 315 Decker, Kelly (Lakeshore School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 299–302 Conciliation and mediation, LA 301 Consultations, LA 302 Financial implications, LA 300 Labour Relations Act, LA 300, LA 302 Management rights, LA 300

Preamble, LA 299–300 Decter Hirst, Shari (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation) Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Dividends–transfer to general revenues, PUNR 49

Index of Standing and Special Committees 5 Dela Cruz, Ric (Seven Oaks School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 312–14 Ability to pay, LA 313 Arbitration, LA 313 Class size and composition, LA 312–13 Labour Relations Act, LA 312 Management rights, LA 314

Preamble, LA 314, LA 315 Strikes and lockouts, LA 313 Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.

Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Financial implications, LA 190–91 Students, impact on, LA 194, LA 231 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Round Table on Sustainable Development–mandate, PUNR 347–48 Desjarlais, Robert (United Steel Workers Union Local 6166) Labour legislation Anti-scab legislation, IR 42 Former government's policies, IR 40 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 41–42 Certification process, IR 41 Expedited arbitration, IR 42 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 41 Union dues used for political purposes, IR 41 Dewar, Don (Keystone Agricultural Producers) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 53–54 Dealer purity, LA 53 Equipment leasing, LA 53 Mediation provisions, LA 53 Doer, Hon.

Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.

Election/by-election reports Constitutional advice, PE 17–18 Legislation amendments, PE 14–15 Opening remarks, PE 2–3 Returning officers, appointment of, PE 6 Third-party disclosure, PE 17–18 Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) Amendments Clause 25 PE 122; passed, PE 123 PE 123; passed, PE 124 Clause 45 PE 126; passed, PE 126 All-party committee, PE 110, PE 114–15 Balanced budget legislation, impact on, PE 79–80 Fairness, PE 86 Leadership races–advertising, PE 109–10 Monitoring, PE 108 Nomination process–advertising, PE 109, PE 116–17 Opening statements, PE 105 Payroll deductions, PE 120 Political advertising–guidelines, PE 107 Political parties–spending limits, PE 60 Provincial comparisons, PE 39, PE 105–106 Doer, Hon.

Gary (Concordia) N.D.P.–Cont.

Third-party advertising, PE 39 Union and corporate donations, PE 36, PE 38–39, PE 59, PE 66, PE 79, PE 86, PE 109 Union and corporate donations–Québec, PE 71 Union dues used for political purposes, PE 111–12 Dolyniuk, Bob (Manitoba Truckers Association) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 196 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 197–98 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 198 Trucking industry, impact on, IR 199 Doyle, John (Manitoba Federation of Labour) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 47–50 Fines and penalties, PE 49 Individual contributions–limitations, PE 48 Payroll deductions, PE 50–51 Polling costs, PE 49 Public financing, PE 49 Resident restrictions, PE 53 Third-party advertising, PE 49, PE 52–53 Union and corporate donations, PE 47–48 Union dues used for political purposes, PE 54 Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.

Protection for Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) Amendments Clause 2 PUNR 271-73; defeated, PUNR 274 Clause 3(1) PUNR 274; defeated, PUNR 275 PUNR 275; defeated, PUNR 276 Clause 5(2) PUNR 280; defeated, PUNR 282 Clause 5(4) PUNR 276; withdrawn, PUNR 277 Clause 7(1) PUNR 278-79; defeated, PUNR 280 Clause 12(1.1) PUNR 282; withdrawn, PUNR 282 Clause 16.1 PUNR 282-83; defeated, PUNR 283 Access to information, PUNR 271

Definitions, PUNR 271 Investigators, qualifications of, PUNR 280–81 Opening remarks, PUNR 270–71 Regional health authorities, role of, PUNR 271 Ducharme, Joy (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–employee intimidation, IR 172–73 Ducharme, Theresa (People for Equal Participation Inc.) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 162–64 Duhamel, Carolyn (Manitoba Association of School Trustees) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 172–73 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 173 Class size and composition, LA 173 Class size and composition commission, LA 173

Definitions–teacher, LA 173

Index of Standing and Special Committees 6 Duhamel, Carolyn (Manitoba . . . Trustees)–Cont.

Labour Relations Act, LA 172–73 Management rights, LA 172 Sunset clause, LA 173 Dyck, Lawrence (Keystone Agricultural Producers) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 130–32 Conservation districts–province-wide network, PUNR 133 Emergency drainage, PUNR 132 Jurisdiction, PUNR 132, PUNR 133 User fees, PUNR 131–32 Watershed management boards, PUNR 131 Funding, PUNR 133 Dziewit, Darlene (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 167–69 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 169–70 Eadie, Jae (Intergovernmental Affairs, City of Winnipeg) City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2), PUNR 255–57 Appeals, PUNR 257 Appeals–standing committee, PUNR 258 Service of orders, PUNR 256 Eagle, Judy (Flin Flon School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 210–12 Ability to pay, LA 211 Arbitration, LA 210–11 Class size and composition, LA 212, LA 213 Management rights, LA 211–12, LA 213 Edmond, Doug (Manitoba Association of School Superintendents) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 267–70 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 269 Class size and composition, LA 268–69, LA 269 Class size and composition commission, LA 269–70

Definitions Bargaining unit, LA 268 Teacher, LA 268 Financial implications, LA 268 Labour Relations Act, LA 268 Management rights, LA 267

Preamble, LA 267 Strike and lockout, LA 270 Teacher evaluations, LA 269 Election/by-election reports 1999 investigation Ashton, PE 7–10; Balasko, PE 7–10; Mitchelson, PE 10 Advisory groups Balasko, PE 10–11; Mitchelson, PE 10 Constitutional advice Balasko, PE 16; Doer, PE 17–18; Mitchelson, PE 16–18 Legislation amendments Balasko, PE 11–12, PE 14; Doer, PE 14–15; Mitchelson, PE 11–12, PE 14 Opening remarks Balasko, PE 3–6; Doer, PE 2–3; Mitchelson, PE 3 Election/by-election reports–Cont.

Returning officers, appointment of Balasko, PE 6–7; Doer, PE 6; Staffing Balasko, PE 12–13; Mitchelson, PE 12 Third-party disclosure Balasko, PE 15–16, PE 19–22; Doer, PE 17–18; Mitchelson, PE 15–16, PE 19–22 Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) Public presentations Broadcasters Association of Manitoba (Hansen; Stone), PE 31–33 Canadian Association of Broadcasters (Goldstein), PE 33–34 Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Vrsnik), PE 75–77 Canadian Union of Public Employees (Moist), PE 70–71 Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties (Mandzuik), PE 57–59 Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (Overall), PE 63–66 Manitoba Community Newspapers Association (Mummery; Szakacs), PE 36–38 Manitoba Federation of Labour (Doyle), PE 47–50 Manitoba Party (Hanslip), PE 84–85 Nielson, PE 43–45 Written submissions Democracy Watch, PE 96–101 Manitoba Federation of Labour, PE 101–102 Amendments Clause 25 Doer PE 122; passed, PE 123 PE 123; passed, PE 124 Clause 45 Doer PE 126; passed, PE 126 Advertiser identification Loewen, PE 41; Mummery, PE 41–42 Advertising expenditures–annual Mummery, PE 38 All-party agreement Nielson, PE 43 All-party committee Cummings, PE 45, PE 60, PE 74; Doer, PE 110, PE 114–15; Gerrard, PE 110; Hanslip, PE 85; Loewen, PE 69; Mandzuik, PE 60; Mitchelson, PE 80; Moist, PE 74–75; Nielson, PE 45–46; Overall, PE 69; Penner, Jack, PE 114–16; Vrsnik, PE 80 Amendments Doer, PE 103; Mitchelson, PE 118 Balanced budget legislation, impact on Doer, PE 79–80; Loewen, PE 80; Vrsnik, PE 76–77, PE 79–80, PE 81 Constitutional assessment Mitchelson, PE 117; Overall, PE 67; Penner, Jack, PE 67; Vrsnik, PE 78 Consultations Goldstein, PE 34; Hansen, PE 35; Loewen, PE 41, PE 69; Mitchelson, PE 35, PE 41, PE 80, PE 117–18; Mummery, PE 41; Nielson, PE 44; Overall, PE 69–70; Vrsnik, PE 80

Index of Standing and Special Committees 7 Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4)–Cont.

Disclosure of expenditures Gerrard, PE 61; Mandzuik, PE 61 Election communication costs Gerrard, PE 42, PE 62, PE 73–74, PE 82; Mandzuik, PE 62; Moist, PE 73–74; Mummery, PE 42; Vrsnik, PE 82 Fairness Doer, PE 86; Hanslip, PE 86–87; Loewen, PE 86; Mitchelson, PE 72; Moist, PE 72 Fines and penalties Doyle, PE 49; Moist, PE 70–71 Independent watchdog Loewen, PE 43; Mummery, PE 43 Individual contributions–limitations Doyle, PE 48; Mummery, PE 41; Penner, Jack, PE 41 Internet, role of Cummings, PE 46; Gerrard, PE 46; Nielson, PE 46–47 Leadership races–advertising Doer, PE 109–10; Gerrard, PE 109–10 Legal challenge Overall, PE 69 Libman case Loewen, PE 83–84; Mandzuik, PE 62–63; Mitchelson, PE 62–63; Vrsnik, PE 83 Monitoring Doer, PE 108; Mitchelson, PE 108 New political parties, impact on Goldstein, PE 35–36; Hansen, PE 35–36; Loewen, PE 35–36 Nomination process–advertising Doer, PE 109, PE 116–17; Gerrard, PE 109; Mitchelson, PE 117; Reimer, PE 116–17 Opening statements Doer, PE 105; Mitchelson, PE 105 Payroll deductions Doer, PE 120; Doyle, PE 50–51; Gerrard, PE 120; Penner, Jack, PE 50–51 Political advertising–guidelines Doer, PE 107; Mitchelson, PE 107 Political parties–spending limits Doer, PE 60; Mandzuik, PE 60; Mitchelson, PE 106 Polling costs Doyle, PE 49 Provincial comparisons Doer, PE 39, PE 105–106; Mitchelson, PE 105–106; Szakacs, PE 39 Public financing Doyle, PE 49; Gerrard, PE 75; Moist, PE 75 Resident restrictions Doyle, PE 53; Loewen, PE 53 Spending limits–justification Nielson, PE 45 Tax credits–political contributions Loewen, PE 74, PE 83; Moist, PE 74; Vrsnik, PE 83 Third-party advertising Doer, PE 39; Doyle, PE 49, PE 52–53; Gerrard, PE 67–68; Hanslip, PE 85; Loewen, PE 52–53, PE 61, PE 82; Mandzuik, PE 57–59, PE 61; Moist, PE 70, PE 72; Mummery, PE 37–38, PE 39–40; Overall, PE 63–66, PE 67–68; Penner, Jack, PE 83–84; Stone, PE 33; Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4)–Cont.

Vrsnik, PE 75–76, PE 82, PE 83–84 Timing Nielson, PE 43–44 Union and corporate donations Doer, PE 36, PE 38–39, PE 59, PE 66, PE 79, PE 86, PE 109; Doyle, PE 47–48; Gerrard, PE 42; Goldstein, PE 36; Hanslip, PE 85, PE 86; Mandzuik, PE 59; Moist, PE 70; Mummery, PE 39, PE 42; Overall, PE 66–67; Vrsnik, PE 79 Union and corporate donations–Québec Doer, PE 71; Moist, PE 71–72 Union dues used for political purposes Doer, PE 111–12; Doyle, PE 54; Laurendeau, PE 111–12; Loewen, PE 54 Elections Amendment Act (Bill 17) Amendments Clause 11 Mitchelson PE 92; passed, PE 92, PE 93 PE 93; passed, PE 93 Clause 16 Doer PE 93; passed, PE 94 Clause 25 Mitchelson PE 94; defeated, PE 95 Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31) Public presentations Mind Computer Products (Fry), PUNR 260–62 Amendments Clause 18(1) Mihychuk PUNR 270; passed, PUNR 270 Cancellation of a contract Fry, PUNR 261 Credit cards, authorized use of Fry, PUNR 261–63; Gerrard, PUNR 263; Penner, Jim, PUNR 261 Electronic commerce–Government services Fry, PUNR 261–62 Opening remarks Gerrard, PUNR 268; Mihychuk, PUNR 266–67 Emberley, Kenneth (Citizens for Democracy and Less Poverty) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 163–66 Emberley, Ken (Private Citizen) Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43), PUNR 331–33 Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8) Maintenance orders–other jurisdictions Mackintosh, LA 123; Praznik, LA 123 Ennis, Alice (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–employee intimidation, IR 174–75 Enns, Harry (Lakeside) P.C.

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Economic impact, IR 194–95

Index of Standing and Special Committees 8 Enns, Harry (Lakeside) P.C.–Cont.

Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 97 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Short-line railways, impact on, IR 10, IR 14 Successor rights, IR 23–24 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) Provincial comparisons, PUNR 244 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Conservation districts, PUNR 76–77 Hoist motion, PUNR 149 Jurisdiction, PUNR 145–46 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Aboriginal interests, PUNR 164 Animal care, PUNR 204 Consultations, PUNR 168 Elk ranching–regulations, PUNR 173 Livestock diversification, PUNR 168 Opening remarks, PUNR 229–30 Special interest groups, PUNR 173 Withdrawal, PUNR 215–16 Eyjolfson, Roy (Seagram Company Limited) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 31 Certification process, IR 31, IR 32 Investment, impact on, IR 33 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 31 Withdrawal, IR 32 Fanzago, Sergio (Private Citizen) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 130 Jurisdiction, PUNR 130 Farmer, Mervin (Private Citizen) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 170–72 Consultations, PUNR 171 Elk ranching–regulations, PUNR 173 Hunt preserves, PUNR 171–72, PUNR 173–74 Livestock industry, impact on, PUNR 170 Special interest groups, PUNR 171, PUNR 173 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) Public presentations Buhler Versatile Inc; Buhler Industries Inc. (Buhler), LA 54–55 Canada West Equipment Dealers Association (Schmeiser), LA 37–40 Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute (Hamre), LA 41–43 Keystone Agricultural Producers (Dewar, D.), LA 53–54 Manitoba Wholesale Implement Association; MacDon Industries Ltd. (MacDonald), LA 48–51 New Holland and Case IH (Martin), LA 26–29 PIMA Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (McCrea), LA 46–47 Velmar Airflow Inc. (Gladstone), LA 55–56 Amendments Clause 5 Penner, Jack LA 62; defeated, LA 86 LA 92; defeated, LA 94 Farm Machinery . . .

Amendment Act (Bill 20)–Cont.

Wowchuk LA 86; passed, LA 87 LA 87; passed, LA 92 LA 94; passed, LA 95 Clause 10 Wowchuk LA 95; passed, LA 97 Application to court MacDonald, LA 49–50 Court orders Gladstone, LA 56 Dealer financing Martin, LA 34, LA 35–36; Penner, Jim, LA 33–34; Smith, J., LA 35 Dealer purity Buhler, LA 54; Dewar, D., LA 53; Gerrard, LA 37; Hamre, LA 45–46; Loewen, LA 45; Martin, LA 27–28, LA 35, LA 37; Penner, Jack, LA 46; Schmeiser, LA 38; Smith, J., LA 35 Dealership agreements, verbal Gladstone, LA 55 Dealership succession Schmeiser, LA 39 Dealership termination Hamre, LA 42–43; Martin, LA 34–35, LA 36–37; Schmeiser, LA 39; Smith, J., LA 34–35; Smith, S., LA 36–37

Definitions Buhler, LA 55; McCrea, LA 46

Definitions–terminate Gladstone, LA 55; MacDonald, LA 49; Martin, LA 27 Equipment leasing Dewar, D., LA 53; Schmeiser, LA 40 Market area Martin, LA 29 Mediation provisions Dewar, D., LA 53; MacDonald, LA 50; Schmeiser, LA 39–40 Opening remarks Penner, Jack, LA 61–62; Wowchuk, LA 61 Prohibition on discrimination Gladstone, LA 55–56; MacDonald, LA 49 Prohibition on termination MacDonald, LA 49; Martin, LA 27, LA 29, LA 31–32; Penner, Jack, LA 31–32 Saskatchewan legislation Penner, Jack, LA 40–41; Schmeiser, LA 40–41 Small manufacturers Martin, LA 30; Penner, Jack, LA 30 Termination circumstances MacDonald, LA 50; Martin, LA 28 Vendor's security agreement Martin, LA 33; Wowchuk, LA 32–33 Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Board of commissioners, PUNR 8 Comprehensive review, PUNR 12 Franchise protection zone, PUNR 13 Legal age, PUNR 13 Opening remarks, PUNR 7 Sports facilities–licensing, PUNR 15

Index of Standing and Special Committees 9 Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.–Cont.

United Way contributions, PUNR 14 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Chairperson Remuneration, PUNR 30–31 Standing committee attendance, PUNR 53 Fair Practices Office, PUNR 30, PUNR 31–34, PUNR 66 Merit discounts/surcharge, PUNR 53–54 Motorcycle premiums, PUNR 54–55 Motor Vehicles branch–amalgamation, PUNR 68 Opening remarks, PUNR 29 Performance evaluation, PUNR 34–38 Safety inspections, PUNR 68–70 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) Cost recoveries, PUNR 387 Neighbouring municipalities, PUNR 387 Notification process, PUNR 394 Technical Review Committees, PUNR 388 Public Accounts Public Accounts, Standing Committee on–reforms, PA 4–7 Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) Justification, LA 292 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Alternative dispute resolution, LA 335 Arbitration, LA 223, LA 306–307 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 233, LA 305, LA 334 Consultations, LA 200 Provincial comparisons, LA 311 Scurfield report, LA 225 Supplemental employment plan, LA 186 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) Expansion, PUNR 397 Receiver manager, appointment of, PUNR 400 RRSP contributions, PUNR 397 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Consultations, PUNR 93 Railway right-of-ways, PUNR 84 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Compensation, PUNR 176 Consultations, PUNR 211 Exotic birds, PUNR 208–209 Hunt preserves, PUNR 177 Justification, PUNR 168–69 Provincial comparisons, PUNR 190 Withdrawal, PUNR 219 Filmon, Gary (Tuxedo) PC Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19) Amendments

Preamble LA 23; passed, LA 23 Public Accounts Public Accounts, Standing Committee on–reforms, PA 6 Y2K costs, PA 8–9, PA 11 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Round Table on Sustainable Development–mandate, PUNR 348–49 Fleming, Elizabeth (Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba) Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35), PUNR 307–308 Consultations, PUNR 307

Definitions, PUNR 307–308 Livestock operation applications, PUNR 308 Public notice of hearing, PUNR 307 Floresco, George (Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Winnipeg Local) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 134–35 Certification process, IR 134 Independent contractors, IR 135 Unjust dismissal, IR 135 Forks North Portage Partnership Administrative expenses Loewen, MA 23; Webster, MA 23 Arena site, downtown August, MA 31–32; Norrie, MA 31; Penner, Jack, MA 31 CentreVenture, relationship with August, MA 26; Loewen, MA 26; Norrie, MA 26 The Forks Self sufficiency Friesen, J., MA 24–25; Loewen, MA 24 Traffic flow August, MA 27; Loewen, MA 27; Norrie, MA 27–28, MA 31; Penner, Jack, MA 30–31 Land expropriation claims Norrie, MA 32; Reimer, MA 32; Webster, MA 32 North Portage IMAX Theatre August, MA 25; Loewen, MA 25; Norrie, MA 25 Occupancy rate August, MA 27; Loewen, MA 27 Private sector involvement August, MA 24; Loewen, MA 23–24; Norrie, MA 24 Residential component August, MA 29; Dacquay, MA 29 Opening remarks August, MA 20–22; Friesen, J., MA 13–16; Loewen, MA 15–17; Norrie, MA 17–20 Private sector investment August, MA 30; Penner, Jack, MA 30 Red River College–expansion Loewen, MA 32–33; Norrie, MA 32–33 Fraser, Bob (River East School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 265–66 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 266 Class size and composition, LA 265 Conciliation and mediation, LA 266

Definitions–teacher, LA 266 Labour Relations Act, LA 265 Management rights, LA 265, LA 266

Preamble, LA 266 Fraser, George (Manitoba Home Builders' Association) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Binding arbitration, IR 152 Certification process, IR 151–52

Index of Standing and Special Committees 10 Fraser, George (Manitoba . . . Association)–Cont. Strike-related misconduct, IR 152 Frederickson, Fran (Interlake School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 180–82 Arbitration, LA 182 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 182 Class size and composition, LA 182 Collective bargaining, LA 181 Consultations, LA 183

Definitions–teacher, LA 181–82 Friesen, Hon. Jean (Wolseley) N.D.P.

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16) Amendments Clause 2 PUNR 292; passed, PUNR 292 Clause 3 PUNR 292; passed, PUNR 292 Clause 4 PUNR 292; passed, PUNR 293 PUNR 294; passed, PUNR 294 Clause 12 PUNR 294; passed, PUNR 295 Notice provisions, PUNR 293 Opening remarks, PUNR 290 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) Appeals–standing committee, PUNR 258 Forks North Portage Partnership The Forks–self sufficiency, MA 24–25 Opening remarks, MA 13–16 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) Consistency, PUNR 388–90 Cost recoveries, PUNR 387–88 Exclusions, PUNR 391–92 Livestock operations–threshold numbers, PUNR 385–86 Neighbouring municipalities, PUNR 387 Notification process, PUNR 394 Opening remarks, PUNR 374–78

Preamble, PUNR 395 Technical Review Committees, PUNR 313, PUNR 388 Appointments, PUNR 392 Backlog, PUNR 385 Reporting timeframe, PUNR 391 Timeliness, PUNR 384–85 Workload, PUNR 394 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) Expansion, PUNR 397 Receiver manager, appointment of, PUNR 400 RRSP contributions, PUNR 397 Rural investment, PUNR 399 Securities, assignability of, PUNR 399 Winnipeg investment, PUNR 397–98 Friesen, Ron (Garden Valley Teachers' Association ) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 223–25 Binding arbitration, LA 224 Class size and composition, LA 224 Financial implications, LA 224–25

Preamble, LA 224 Scurfield report, LA 225 Fry, Brad (Mind Computer Products) Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31), PUNR 260–62 Cancellation of a contract, PUNR 261 Credit cards, authorized use of, PUNR 261–63 Electronic commerce–Government services, PUNR 261–62 Furgala, Ruth Ann (Evergreen School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Management rights, LA 295–96 Strikes and lockouts, LA 298 Fyk, Don (Western Rail Coalition) Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14), PUNR 253–54 Offer to purchase–deposit, PUNR 253–54 Salvage value, PUNR 253 Gaspur, Kelly (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–employee intimidation, IR 175 Gerrard, Hon.

Jon (River Heights) Lib. Court of Queen's Bench Surrogate Practice Amendment Act (Bill 22) Electronic storage, LA 125–26 Court Security Act (Bill 9) Appeal process, LA 16 Cultural sensitivity, LA 15–16

Definitions–weapon, LA 14 Holding area, LA 9 Regulations, LA 15 Security system–lineups, LA 16–17 Violent incidents, LA 8–9, LA 13–14 Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) All-party committee, PE 110 Disclosure of expenditures, PE 61 Election communication costs, PE 42, PE 62, PE 73–74, PE 82 Internet, role of, PE 46 Leadership races–advertising, PE 109–10 Nomination process–advertising, PE 109 Payroll deductions, PE 120 Public financing, PE 75 Third-party advertising, PE 67–68 Union and corporate donations, PE 42 Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31) Credit cards, authorized use of, PUNR 263 Opening remarks, PUNR 268 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) Dealer purity, LA 37 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33) Automatic suspensions, LA 119 Second and subsequent seizures, LA 118–19 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Binding arbitration, IR 68, IR 72 Consultations, IR 285–86 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Amendments, IR 11

Index of Standing and Special Committees 11 Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Cont. Employee ownership, IR 23 Short-line railways, impact on, IR 14, IR 19 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Definitions, PUNR 308 Livestock Stewardship Initiative, PUNR 311 Technical Review Committees, PUNR 311 Protection for Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) Privacy rights, PUNR 278 Public Accounts Consolidated borrowing, PA 11–12 Government agencies–surpluses, PA 14–16 Information systems, PA 7–8 Pension liabilities, PA 9–10 Value-for-money audits, PA 13, PA 17–18 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Labour Relations Act, LA 389–91 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Federal initiatives, PUNR 327 Global warming, PUNR 327 Independent watchdog, PUNR 327 Opening remarks, PUNR 343–44 Rationale, PUNR 323 Round Table on Sustainable Development Consultations, PUNR 345 Investigations, PUNR 322, PUNR 367 Mandate, PUNR 345 Public awareness role, PUNR 345 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6)

Definitions, PUNR 286–87 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Application process, PUNR 80, PUNR 90 Provincial waterways, PUNR 91 Regional disparity, PUNR 91–92 Watershed management boards, PUNR 79–80 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5)

Definitions, PUNR 186, PUNR 198, PUNR 201 Elk ranching Provincial comparisons, PUNR 186 Quality of land, PUNR 187 Livestock diversification, PUNR 201, PUNR 215 Trophy ranching, PUNR 214–15 Withdrawal, PUNR 216 Giesbrecht, Rod (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 235–38 Expedited arbitration, IR 238 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 236–37 Strike-related misconduct, IR 237–38, IR 238–39 Gilleshammer, Harold (Minnedosa) P.C.

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Net profit, PUNR 17 Product pricing–interprovincial comparisons, PUNR 17 Vendor outlets, PUNR 17–18 Wine stores, PUNR 18–19 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) Amendments Clause 4 PUNR 297; defeated, PUNR 298 Gilleshammer, Harold (Minnedosa) P.C.–Cont.

Grandfather clause, PUNR 251–52 Land reclamation provisions, PUNR 247 Opening remarks, PUNR 296 Short-line railways, impact on, PUNR 245, PUNR 248 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Legal opinion, PUNR 151–52 Gladstone, Jim (Velmar Airflow Inc.) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 55–56 Court orders, LA 56 Dealership agreements, verbal, LA 55

Definitions–terminate, LA 55 Prohibition on discrimination, LA 55–56 Godard, John (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 219–20 Certification process, IR 219 Goldstein, David (Canadian Association of Broadcasters) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 33–34 Consultations, PE 34 New political parties, impact on, PE 35–36 Union and corporate donations, PE 36 Gowan, Ralph (Private Citizen) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 126–28 Drainage areas, PUNR 126–27 Jurisdiction, PUNR 128 Landowner's rights, PUNR 128 Green, Betty (Lakeshore School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 299–302 Ability to pay, LA 303 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 301 Class size and composition, LA 301

Definitions–teacher, LA 301 Financial implications, LA 303 Management rights, LA 300 Greene, Sidney (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 43–48 Guenther, Kurt (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 201–203 Ability to pay, LA 201–202 Arbitration, LA 201 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 202 Collective bargaining, LA 201 Final offer–vote, LA 203 Management rights, LA 201 Sunset clause, LA 202–203 Halmarson, Doug (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 240–42 Collective bargaining, LA 241–42 Financial implications, LA 241 Labour Relations Act, LA 241 Hambly, Ron (Winnipeg Construction Association) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 131 Certification process, IR 131 Strike-related misconduct, IR 131

Index of Standing and Special Committees 12 Hamre, Brent (Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 41–43 Dealer purity, LA 45–46 Dealership termination, LA 42–43 Hancharyk, Maureen (Manitoba Nurses' Union) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 157 Expedited grievance mediation, IR 157 Labour unions/association Financial statements, IR 157 Mediator, appointment of, IR 157–58 Nursing profession, impact on, IR 155–56, IR 159 Ratification votes–construction industry, IR 157 Strike-related misconduct, IR 157 Union dues used for political purposes, IR 157 Hansen, Bill (Broadcasters Association of Manitoba) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 31–32 Consultations, PE 35 New political parties, impact on, PE 35–36 Hanslip, Brian (Manitoba Party) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 84–85 All-party committee, PE 85 Fairness, PE 86–87 Third-party advertising, PE 85 Union and corporate donations, PE 85, PE 86 Harley, Bryan (Beautiful Plains Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 226–28 Class size and composition, LA 227–28 Collective bargaining, LA 227 Education system–funding formula, LA 227 Labour Relations Act, LA 227 Harms, Edwin (Manitoba Elk Growers Association) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 183–85

Definitions, PUNR 186 Elk ranching, PUNR 184 Provincial comparisons, PUNR 186 Quality of land, PUNR 187 Penned hunting, PUNR 184–85 Hart, Marion (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12), LA 293 Amendments, LA 294 Home schooling–registration, LA 293–94 Health Sciences Centre Repeal and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 29) PUNR 284 Helwer, Ed (Gimli) P.C. Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd. Gull Harbour Resort and Conference Centre Former employees–restrictions, ED 3–4 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Watershed management boards, PUNR 85 Hiebert, Edward (Private Citizen) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 122–24 Amendments, PUNR 125

Definitions, PUNR 123 Jurisdiction, PUNR 125 Sturgeon Creek, PUNR 124 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33) Public presentations Manitoba Association of Rights and Liberties (Weinstein), LA 114–16 Amendments Clause 4(15) Mackintosh LA 146-47; passed, LA 147 Administrative penalties Praznik, LA 117–18; Weinstein, LA 117–18 Automatic suspensions Gerrard, LA 119; Mackintosh, LA 117; Weinstein, LA 115 Constitutional assessment Mackintosh, LA 117; Praznik, LA 117 Opening remarks Mackintosh, LA 145; Penner, Jim, LA 145–46; Praznik, LA 145 Provincial comparisons Penner, Jim, LA 120; Weinstein, LA 120 Second and subsequent seizures Gerrard, LA 118–19; Mackintosh, LA 145; Weinstein, LA 115, LA 118–19 Vehicle impoundment Insurance Mackintosh, LA 146; Penner, Jim, LA 146 Length of impoundment Weinstein, LA 114–15 Pre-conviction Weinstein, LA 114 Reasonable and probable grounds Weinstein, LA 116 Sale of vehicle Mackintosh, LA 145; Praznik, LA 145 Hildebrandt, Bill (Private Citizen) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 85–87 Application process, PUNR 90–91 Consultations, PUNR 93 Jurisdiction, PUNR 93–94 Provincial waterways, PUNR 91 Regional disparity, PUNR 85, PUNR 91–92 Hilliard, Rob (Manitoba Federation of Labour) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Amendments–consultations, IR 55 Anti-scab legislation, 54 Arbitration, IR 54 Certification process, IR 52–53, IR 55 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 53–54 Union dues used for political purposes, IR 55 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Employee ownership, IR 23 Successor rights, IR 22–24 Hoffman, Garry (Crown Corporations Council) Crown Corporations Council Casino expansions–cost overruns, PUNR 118–19 Hogaboam, James (Delivery Drivers Alliance of Manitoba) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Anti-scab legislation, IR 161 Certification process, IR 159–60

Index of Standing and Special Committees 13 Hogaboam, James (Delivery . . . Manitoba)–Cont. Employee intimidation, IR 161–62 Plant closure legislation, IR 161, IR 162 Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19) Public presentations Lazar, LA 19–21 Amendments

Preamble Filmon LA 23; passed, LA 23 Education programs Asper, LA 21; Lazar, LA 21 Holtman, Howard (Assiniboine South School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Education system–funding formula, LA 318 Hornung, Garry (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 255–57 Class size and composition, LA 255–56 Education system–funding formula, LA 256 Huberdeau, Joanne (Birdtail River School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 229–31 Arbitration, LA 230 Class size and composition, LA 230

Definitions–teacher, LA 229–30 Property taxes, impact on, LA 231–32 Students, impact on, LA 231 Hudyma, Mary (Dauphin-Ochre School Area No. 1) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 207–209 Ability to pay, LA 210 Arbitration, LA 208, LA 209 Class size and composition, LA 208–209

Definitions–teacher, LA 208 Education system–funding formula, LA 210 Management rights, LA 208, LA 209 Huebert, Edward (Mining Association of Manitoba) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process, IR 69 Mining industry, impact on, IR 70 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 69 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 69 Mining industry Unionized workplaces, IR 70 Huebner, Gerald (Manitoba Association of Christian Home Schools) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12), LA 164–65 Hume, Ed (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 361–63 Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39) Opening remarks Lemieux, LA 121–22; Penner, Jim, LA 122

Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25) Aboriginal and treaty rights Mackintosh, LA 135–36; Praznik, LA 135–36 Opening remarks Mackintosh, LA 134–35

Interpretation and . . . Amendments Act (Bill 25)–Cont.

Preamble Mackintosh, LA 135; Praznik, LA 136 Janzen, Abe (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12), LA 289 Home schooling–registration, LA 289 Justification, LA 290 Javier, Mario (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 222–24 Jennissen, Gerard (Flin Flon) N.D.P. Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Sales outlets–customer incentives, PUNR 23 Johnson, Lori (Winnipeg School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 259–62 Ability to pay, LA 259 Arbitration, LA 261 Class size and composition, LA 260–61 Management rights, LA 261

Preamble, LA 260 Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23) Amendments Clause 3 Mackintosh LA 283; passed, LA 285 Clause 3.1 Mackintosh LA 285; passed, LA 285

Definitions–ordinary mail Mackintosh, LA 282–83; Praznik, LA 282 Failure to attend Mackintosh, LA 281–82 Opening remarks Mackintosh, LA 127 Penalties Mackintosh, LA 127–28; Praznik, LA 127–28 Summons, notification of Mackintosh, LA 127, LA 281; Praznik, LA 127 Kalden, Peter (Private Citizen) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 161–63 Aboriginal interests, PUNR 162, PUNR 164 Livestock diversification, PUNR 163 Penned hunting, PUNR 162 Special interest groups, PUNR 161–62 Kay, Ward (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 257–58 Class size and composition, LA 258 Financial implications, LA 257

Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Businesses, impact on, IR 89 Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 90–91, IR 92 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 328–30 Ability to pay, LA 329–30 Consultations, LA 331 Education levy, LA 328

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Interpretation and . . . Amendments Act (Bill 25)–Cont.

Financial implications, LA 331 Management rights, LA 329 Property taxes, impact on, LA 328 Salary levels, LA 329 Kotyk, Peter (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 262–64 Class size and composition, LA 263 Financial implications, LA 263–64 Labour Relations Act, LA 262–63 Management rights, LA 263 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Public presentations Business Council of Manitoba (Carr), IR 56–59 Canadian Auto Workers (Paterson), IR 184–88 Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives–Manitoba (Scarth), IR 205–208 Canadian Federation of Independent Business (Kelly), IR 88–92 Canadian Federation of Students (Kubrakovish; Lalbiharie), IR 200–203 Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association (Reynolds), IR 24–26 Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Prairie Region (Condon; Floresco), IR 133–36, IR 138–40 Canadian Union of Public Employees (Moist), IR 85–87 CANDO Contracting (Peters, G.), IR 15–16 Chambre de commerce francophone de Saint- Boniface (Boisvert), IR 127–28 Citizens for Democracy and Less Poverty (Emberley), IR 163–66 Coalition of Manitoba Businesses (Starmer), IR 180–82 Communications, Energy and Paper Workers Union of Canada, Local 830 (Roxas), IR 183–84 Construction Labour Relations Association of Manitoba (Wightman), IR 93–96 Delivery Drivers Alliance of Manitoba (Hogaboam), IR 159–61 Ducharme, IR 172–73 Dziewit, IR 167–70 Ennis, IR 174–75 Gaspur, IR 175–76 Giesbrecht, IR 235–38 Godard, IR 218–21 Green, IR 43–46 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (Short), IR 142–45 Javier, IR 222–24 Manitoba Association of School Trustees (Cooper), IR 74–75 Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (Overall), IR 63–67 Manitoba Employers Council (Bishoff), IR 60–62 Manitoba Federation of Labour (Hilliard), IR 51–54 Manitoba Federation of Union Retirees (Cerilli, A.), IR 209–12 Manitoba Government Employees' Union (Olfert), IR 214–17 Manitoba Home Builders Association (Fraser, G.), IR 151–53 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)–Cont.

Manitoba Hotel Association (Baker), IR 76 Manitoba Nurses' Union (Hancharyk), IR 155–58 Manitoba Oblates–Justice and Peace Committee (Lavoie; Novak), IR 225–27 Manitoba Teachers's Society (Speelman), IR 27–29 Manitoba Truckers Association (Dolyniuk), IR 195–98 McIntosh, IR 228–31 Mining Association of Manitoba (Huebert, E.), IR 69–70 Mitchell, IR 146–49 Newman, IR 232–34 Ogonowski, IR 119–22 Ostop, IR 33–34 Perkins Family Restaurants (Andre), IR 71–72 Portage Labour Council (Porter), IR 106–107 Retail Council of Canada and Retail Merchants Association of Manitoba (Woolford), IR 35–37 Robinson, C., IR 102–105 Seagram Company Limited (Eyjolfson), IR 30–32 Sheeska, IR 171–72 South Eastern Manitoba Labour Council (Christensen), IR 116–19 Trigwell, IR 176–79 Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees, Local 459 (Soares), IR 190–93 United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 832 (Christophe), IR 98–101 United Steel Workers Union, Local 6166 (Desjarlais), IR 39–43 Westlands Plastics Ltd. (Curry), IR 193–94 Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (Merie), IR 48–50 Winnipeg Construction Association (Hambly), IR 130–32 Ziegler, IR 239–43 Written submissions Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada, Manitoba Division, IR 106–107 Bergen, IR 247–49 Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, IR 254–55 Canty, IR 81–82 Lecker, IR 246–47 Manitoba Building and Construction Trades Council, IR 255–57 Manitoba Restaurant Association, IR 254–55 McDougall, IR 80–81 Mitchell, IR 258–65 Teeple, IR 257 United Steel Workers of America, IR 249–51 Walton, IR 78–80 Amendments Clause 3 Barrett IR 287-88; passed, IR 294 Clause 6(1) Barrett IR 294; passed, IR 298 Clause 10(1) Barrett IR 299; passed, IR 300

Index of Standing and Special Committees 15 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)–Cont.

Clause 23 Barrett IR 301; passed, IR 314 Clause 27(1) Barrett IR 315; passed, IR 316 Agriculture, impact on Penner, Jack, IR 284 Alternative dispute resolution Desjarlais, IR 41–42; Dziewit, IR 167–69; Hancharyk, IR 157; Lalibiharie, IR 202; Loewen, IR 149; Mitchell, IR 148; Newman, IR 233; Olfert, IR 216; Paterson, IR 187; Scarth, IR 207; Short, IR 143–44; Soares, IR 192 Amendments Loewen, IR 282; Schuler, IR 279–80 Amendments–consultations Hilliard, IR 55; Schuler, IR 55 Anti-scab legislation Christensen, IR 117; Condon, IR 139; Desjarlais, IR 42; Hilliard, 54; Hogaboam, IR 161; Lalibiharie, IR 202; Paterson, IR 185; Schuler, IR 243; Ziegler, IR 243 Arbitration Boisvert, IR 127, IR 128; Christophe, IR 99; Eyjolfson, IR 31; Floresco, IR 134–35; Godard, IR 219–20; Hambly, IR 131; Hilliard, IR 54; Laurendeau, IR 128; Moist, IR 86; Newman, IR 234; Woolford, IR 36 Automatic certification Paterson, IR 186 Binding arbitration Andre, IR 72; Carr, IR 57–58; Fraser, G., IR 152; Gerrard, IR 68, IR 72; McIntosh, IR 230; Overall, IR 63–66, IR 68; Praznik, IR 39; Short, IR 144; Woolford, IR 39 Businesses, impact on Kelly, IR 89; Merie, IR 50–51; Schuler, IR 50 Certification process Barrett, IR 32; Carr, IR 58–59; Condon, IR 138; Desjarlais, IR 41; Eyjolfson, IR 31, IR 32; Floresco, IR 134; Fraser, G., IR 151–52; Godard, IR 219; Hambly, IR 131; Hilliard, IR 52–53, IR 55; Hogaboam, IR 159–60; Huebert, E., IR 69; Loewen, IR 55; McIntosh, IR 230; Merie, IR 49, IR 50; Mitchell, IR 147; Moist, IR 85; Newman, IR 232; Olfert, IR 214–15; Ostop, IR 34, IR 35; Overall, IR 66; Praznik, IR 32, IR 34–35, IR 38, IR 50, IR 294–98; Robinson.

C., IR 103–105; Rondeau, IR 35; Scarth, IR 206–207; Short, IR 144; Smith, J., IR 30; Soares, IR 191–92; Speelman, IR 28, IR 30; Starmer, IR 180–81; Trigwell, IR 179; Woolford, IR 38–39; Ziegler, IR 240–41 Employee intimidation Cerilli, A., IR 210; Ducharme, IR 172–73; Ennis, IR 174–75; Gaspur, IR 175; Roxas, IR 183–84; Sheeska, IR 171–72; Trigwell, IR 176–78 Secret ballot vote Andre, IR 71; Baker, IR 76; Barrett, IR 92; Bishoff, IR 62; Boisvert, IR 127, IR 129; Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)–Cont.

Cooper, IR 74; Curry, IR 193–94; Dolyniuk, IR 196; Kelly, IR 90–91, IR 92; Laurendeau, IR 129; Porter, IR 107–108; Reynolds, IR 25; Smith, J., IR 107–108; Starmer, IR 180; Wightman, IR 95–96; Woolford, IR 36–37 Construction, definition of Wightman, IR 93–94 Consultations Gerrard, IR 285–86; McIntosh, IR 231; Smith, J., IR 285 Democratic rights Penner, Jack, IR 283 Economic impact Curry, IR 194; Enns, IR 194–95 Education system, impact on Cooper, IR 75; Smith, J., IR 75 Employee intimidation Hogaboam, IR 161–62; Sale, IR 161 Expedited arbitration Barrett, IR 315; Christophe, IR 99; Cooper, IR 74–75; Desjarlais, IR 42; Giesbrecht, IR 238; Moist, IR 85–86; Olfert, IR 215; Paterson, IR 188; Praznik, IR 315–16; Robinson, C., IR 105; Ziegler, IR 243 Expedited grievance mediation Hancharyk, IR 157 Final Offer Selection Ogonowski, IR 122 Former government's policies Christophe, IR 98; Desjarlais, IR 40 Independent contractors Floresco, IR 135 Interest arbitration Mitchell, IR 148 Interim certification Christophe, IR 98; Reynolds, IR 25 Investment, impact on Baker, IR 77; Eyjolfson, IR 33; Loewen, IR 16, IR 33, IR 77; Peters, G., IR 16; Reynolds, IR 27; Schuler, IR 16; Smith, J., IR 27 Labour Management Review Committee Loewen, IR 280–81; Schuler, IR 277–79 Labour unions/associations–financial statements Christensen, IR 117; Hancharyk, IR 157; Lalibiharie, IR 202; Ogonowski, IR 120; Porter, IR 107; Soares, IR 191 Last offer votes Ogonowski, IR 122 Legislative process Loewen, IR 282–83; Schuler, IR 277 Manitoba Labour Board Andre, IR 71–72; Condon, IR 140 Mediator, appointment of Hancharyk, IR 157–58 Mining industry, impact on Huebert, E., IR 70; Smith, J., IR 70 Nursing profession, impact on Hancharyk, IR 155–56, IR 159; Smith, J., IR 159 Plant closure legislation Hogaboam, IR 161, IR 162; Schuler, IR 162 Postponement Bishoff, IR 63; Laurendeau, IR 63

Index of Standing and Special Committees 16 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44)–Cont.

Ratification votes Paterson, IR 188 Construction industry Barrett, IR 300; Hancharyk, IR 157; Praznik, IR 300 Ratification votes/last offers Ogonowski, IR 121–22 Restaurant industry, impact on Andre, IR 73; Smith, J., IR 73 Settlement of subsequent agreements Barrett, IR 304–307; Bishoff, IR 61; Cooper, IR 75; Curry, IR 193; Dolyniuk, IR 197–98; Giesbrecht, IR 236–37; Huebert, E., IR 69; Praznik, IR 306–11; Reynolds, IR 25–26; Starmer, IR 181–82; Wightman, IR 94–95 Strike-lockout mechanism Merie, IR 48 Strike-related misconduct Barrett, IR 288; Boisvert, IR 127; Condon, IR 141; Curry, IR 194; Fraser, G., IR 152; Giesbrecht, IR 237–38, IR 238–39; Hambly, IR 131; Hancharyk, IR 157; Lalibiharie, IR 202–203; Loewen, IR 146, IR 281; Newman, IR 233; Paterson, IR 187–88, IR 189–90; Praznik, IR 288–92; Scarth, IR 207; Schuler, IR 189, IR 238, IR 292; Short, IR 143, IR 146; Smith, J., IR 141; Starmer, IR 182; Trigwell, IR 179; Ziegler, IR 242 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers Bishoff, IR 61–62; Carr, IR 59; Christophe, IR 101; Cooper, IR 74; Desjarlais, IR 41; Dolyniuk, IR 198; Dziewit, IR 169–70; Enns, IR 97; Eyjolfson, IR 31; Hilliard, IR 53–54; Huebert, E., IR 69; Merie, IR 49–50; Moist, IR 85, IR 88; Olfert, IR 215–16; Overall, IR 66–67; Reynolds, IR 26; Schuler, IR 170; Smith, J., IR 87–88; Soares, IR 191; Wightman, IR 97–98; Woolford, IR 37 Teaching profession, impact on Speelman, IR 28 Trucking industry, impact on Dolyniuk, IR 199–200; Smith, J., IR 199 Unfair labour practices Loewen, IR 281–82; Mihychuk, IR 34; Ostop, IR 34; Ziegler, IR 241–42 Union dues used for political purposes Desjarlais, IR 41; Hancharyk, IR 157; Hilliard, IR 55; Loewen, IR 27, IR 55; Ogonowski, IR 120; Reynolds, IR 27; Short, IR 144; Soares, IR 191 Unjust dismissal Floresco, IR 135 Withdrawal Bishoff, IR 62–63; Boisvert, IR 128; Carr, IR 59; Eyjolfson, IR 32; Loewen, IR 27; Overall, IR 67; Reynolds, IR 27; Schuler, IR 32, IR 59, IR 62, IR 128 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Public presentations Cameron, IR 9–10; Cerilli, A., IR 19; Hilliard, IR 22–23; Olshewski, IR 17–18; Peters, G., IR 11–14; Sol, IR 18 Amendments Barrett, IR 270, IR 271; Cameron, IR 11; Gerrard, IR 11; Schuler, IR 269, IR 271 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18)–Cont.

Employee ownership Gerrard, IR 23; Hilliard, IR 23 Opening remarks Barrett, IR 267–69; Schuler, IR 269 Short-line railways, impact on Cameron, IR 9–11; Enns, IR 10, IR 14; Gerrard, IR 14, IR 19; Loewen, IR 11, IR 19; Maguire, IR 274; Olshewski, IR 17–19; Penner, Jack, IR 273–74; Peters, G., IR 11–15; Schuler, IR 11; Smith, J., IR 15, IR 19 Successor rights Barrett, IR 268, IR 270; Cerilli, A., IR 21; Enns, IR 23–24; Hilliard, IR 22–24; Loewen, IR 271–73; Sol, IR 20 Lalibiharie, Krishna (Canadian Federation of Students) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 202 Anti-scab legislation, IR 202 Certification process, IR 201 Labour unions/associations–financial statements, IR 202 Strike-related misconduct, IR 202–203 Land, Bob (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 347–48 Class size and composition, LA 347 Land, Wendy (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 348–50 Class size and composition, LA 349 Education system–funding formula, LA 349 Labour Relations Act, LA 348–49 Lathlin, Hon.

Oscar (The Pas) N.D.P. Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Manitoba Environmental Council Continuation, PUNR 367–70 Opening remarks, PUNR 339–41 Round Table on Sustainable Development Appointments, PUNR 371 Consultations, PUNR 345 Duties, PUNR 361 Investigations, PUNR 367 Mandate, PUNR 345 Resources, PUNR 360 Water Resources Administration Amendment Act (Bill 21) Opening remarks, PUNR 289–90 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6) Amendments Clause 6 PUNR 289; passed, PUNR 289

Definitions, PUNR 286–87 Opening remarks, PUNR 284–85 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Legal opinion, PUNR 151–52 Licensing–backlog, PUNR 153 Opening remarks, PUNR 148–49

Index of Standing and Special Committees 17 Lathlin, Hon. Oscar (The Pas) N.D.P.–Cont. Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Amendments Clause 1 PUNR 231; passed, PUNR 234 Opening remarks, PUNR 228–29 Laurendeau, Marcel (St. Norbert) P.C.

Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) Union dues used for political purposes, PE 111–12 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 128 Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 129 Postponement, IR 63 Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28) Opening remarks, LA 132 Lavoie, Margot (Manitoba Oblates–Justice and Peace Committee) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 225–27 Lawless, Dwain (Rural Municipality of Rossburn) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 199–200 Compensation, PUNR 200

Definitions, PUNR 201 Livestock diversification, PUNR 199, PUNR 201 Special interest groups, PUNR 199–200, PUNR 202 Lazar, Michael (Canadian Jewish Congress and Jewish Federation of Winnipeg) Holocaust Memorial Day Act (Bill 19), LA 19–21 Education programs, LA 21 Leduchowski, Vivian (Evergreen School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 295–96 Arbitration, LA 296 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 296 Collective bargaining, LA 297

Definitions–teacher, LA 296 Financial implications, LA 295, LA 296 Right to strike, LA 296 Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P.

Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39) Opening remarks, LA 121–22 Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11) Opening remarks, LA 60 Tax equity fund, LA 61 Lewis, Terry (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12), LA 290–91 Home schooling–registration, LA 290–91 Justification, LA 292 Parental rights, LA 291 Lintott, Lloyd (Manitoba Wildlife Federation) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 178–79 Penned hunting, PUNR 178–79 Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C. Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41)

Definitions, LA 103 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (2) (Bill 16) Appeals committee, PUNR 291 Issuing of orders, PUNR 291 Notice provisions, PUNR 293 Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.–Cont.

Opening remarks, PUNR 290–91 Order to be published, PUNR 291 City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) Registration process, MA 4–5, MA 6–7 Crown Corporations Council Mandate, PUNR 120 Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) Advertiser identification, PE 41 All-party committee, PE 69 Balanced budget legislation, impact on, PE 80 Consultations, PE 41, PE 69 Fairness, PE 86 Independent watchdog, PE 43 Legal challenge, PE 69 Libman case, PE 83–84 New political parties, impact on, PE 35–36 Resident restrictions, PE 53 Tax credits–political contributions, PE 74, PE 83 Third-party advertising, PE 52–53, PE 61, PE 82 Union dues used for political purposes, PE 54 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) Dealer purity, LA 45 Forks North Portage Partnership Administrative expenses, MA 23 CentreVenture, relationship with, MA 26 The Forks Self sufficiency, MA 24 Traffic flow, MA 27 North Portage IMAX Theatre, MA 25 Occupancy rate, MA 27 Private sector involvement, MA 23–24 Opening remarks, MA 15–17 Red River College–expansion, MA 32–33 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 149 Amendments, IR 282 Certification process, IR 55 Investment, impact on, IR 16, IR 33, IR 77 Labour Management Review Committee, IR 280–81 Legislative process, IR 282–83 Strike-related misconduct, IR 146, IR 281 Unfair labour practices, IR 281–82 Union dues used for political purposes, IR 27, IR 55 Withdrawal, IR 27 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Short-line railways, impact on, IR 11, IR 19 Successor rights, IR 271–73 Manitoba Hydro Centra Gas, PUNR 110–11, PUNR 112 Consolidated billing systems, PUNR 115 Dividends–transfer to general revenues, PUNR 112 Export revenues, PUNR 110 Gull Rapids project, PUNR 112–13 Net income, PUNR 109–10 Office locations, PUNR 114–15 Opening remarks, PUNR 102–103 Rural gasification, PUNR 111 Winnipeg Hydro, PUNR 112 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Board of commissioners, PUNR 19

Index of Standing and Special Committees 18 Loewen, John (Fort Whyte) P.C.–Cont.

Direction, PUNR 22 Sales outlets–Rural Manitoba, PUNR 19–20 Sales tracking, PUNR 20 Wine stores, PUNR 23 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Administrative costs, PUNR 47 Dividends–transfer to general revenues, PUNR 49, PUNR 61–63 Electronic commerce, PUNR 59 Financial statements, PUNR 46 Reinsurance, PUNR 57 Revenues, PUNR 57, PUNR 59 Income from premiums, PUNR 46 Investments–coupon rate, PUNR 64–65 Operating costs, PUNR 59 Premium rates–age-related comparisons, PUNR 58 Rate Stabilization Reserve, PUNR 47, PUNR 59–60 Retained earnings, PUNR 47–48, PUNR 60–61 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) Consistency, PUNR 388–90 Opening remarks, PUNR 378–80 Technical Review Committees, PUNR 312, PUNR 388 Reporting timeframe, PUNR 391 Workload, PUNR 393–94 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) Amendments, PUNR 252 Business expansion, PUNR 252–53 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) Opening remarks, PUNR 395–97 Receiver manager, appointment of, PUNR 400 Securities, assignability of, PUNR 398–99 Winnipeg investment, PUNR 397 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Independent watchdog, PUNR 324 Manitoba Environmental Council–continuation, PUNR 367–70 Round Table on Sustainable Development–mandate, PUNR 352–55 Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd.

Board of directors, ED 6 Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11) Tax equity fund, LA 60–61 MacDonald, Scott (Manitoba Wholesale Implement Association; MacDon Industries Limited) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 48–51 Application to court, LA 49–50

Definitions–terminate, LA 49 Mediation provisions, LA 50 Prohibition on discrimination, LA 49 Prohibition on termination, LA 49 Termination circumstances, LA 50 Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P. Correctional Services Amendment Act Opening remarks, LA 137 Court of Queen's Bench Surrogate Practice Amendment Act (Bill 22) Electronic storage, LA 125–26 Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.–Cont. Opening remarks, LA 123 Court Security Act (Bill 9) Appeal process, LA 16 Application, consistency of, LA 10, LA 12–13 Cultural sensitivity, LA 15–16

Definitions–weapon, LA 14 Law Courts Building, access to, LA 6 Legislative process, LA 10 Public safety, LA 10–11 Regulations, LA 6, LA 15 Security system–lineups, LA 16–17 Violent incidents, LA 13–14 Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8) Maintenance orders–other jurisdictions, LA 123 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33) Amendments Clause 4(15) LA 146-47; passed, LA 147 Automatic suspensions, LA 117 Constitutional assessment, LA 117 Second and subsequent seizures, LA 145 Vehicle impoundment Insurance, LA 146 Sale of vehicle, LA 145

Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25) Aboriginal and treaty rights, LA 135–36 Opening remarks, LA 134–35

Preamble, LA 135 Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23) Amendments Clause 3 LA 283; passed, LA 285 Clause 3.1 LA 285; passed, LA 285

Definitions–ordinary mail, LA 282–83 Failure to attend, LA 281–82 Opening remarks, LA 127 Penalties, LA 127–28 Summons, notification of, LA 127, LA 281

Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bill 36) Amendments Clause 3 LA 147; passed, LA 280 Default convictions, LA 280 Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32) Amendments Clause 4 LA 142; passed, LA 143 LA 143; passed, LA 144 LA 144; passed, LA 144 Consultations, LA 140 Dangerous offenders, LA 143–44 Investigation jeopardization, LA 141–42 Terminology–victim, LA 112, LA 140, LA 142–43 Maertins, Debbie (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12), LA 165–66 Maertins, Norbert (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12), LA 165

Index of Standing and Special Committees 19 Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C. Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Short-line railways, impact on, IR 274 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)

Definitions, PUNR 308 Livestock Stewardship Initiative, PUNR 312

Preamble, PUNR 395 Technical Review Committees Appointments, PUNR 392 Timeliness, PUNR 382–84 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) Rural investment, PUNR 399 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Manitoba Environmental Council–continuation, PUNR 370–71 Round Table on Sustainable Development Appointments, PUNR 323, PUNR 371 Duties, PUNR 361 Mandate, PUNR 350–51 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Conservation districts, PUNR 78 Emergency process, PUNR 78 Jurisdiction, PUNR 93–94 Justification, PUNR 77 Maloway, Jim (Elmwood) N.D.P.

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Bulk wines, PUNR 11 Wine stores, PUNR 24 Mandzuik, Ken (Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 57–59 All-party committee, PE 60 Disclosure of expenditures, PE 61 Election communication costs, PE 62 Libman case, PE 62–63 Political parties–spending limits, PE 60 Third-party advertising, PE 57–59, PE 61 Union and corporate donations, PE 59 Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32), LA 108–10 Free and independent counsel, LA 110 General destination upon release, LA 110 Opinions on alternative measures and release, LA 108–109

Preamble, LA 108 Right to be consulted about prosecution, LA 109 Right to information about investigation, LA 110–11 Terminology–victim, LA 108, LA 111, LA 113 Manitoba Development Corporation Mandate Mihychuk, ED 10 Manitoba Gaming Control Commission Responsibilities McGifford, ED 7 Manitoba Hydro Centra Gas Brennan, PUNR 110–11, PUNR 112; Loewen, PUNR 110–11, PUNR 112 Consolidated billing systems Brennan, PUNR 115; Loewen, PUNR 115 Construction projects–planning process Brennan, PUNR 103–104; Cerilli, PUNR 103–104 Manitoba Hydro–Cont.

Dividends–transfer to general revenues Loewen, PUNR 112; Selinger, PUNR 112 Dorsey-St.

Vital line Brennan, PUNR 105–106; Schuler, PUNR 105–109; Selinger, PUNR 105–109 Export revenues Brennan, PUNR 110; Loewen, PUNR 110 Gull Rapids project Brennan, PUNR 113; Loewen, PUNR 112–13; Schroeder, PUNR 113 Hiring protocols Aglugub, PUNR 116; Brennan, PUNR 116–17 Job training initiatives Aglugub, PUNR 116; Brennan, PUNR 117 Net income Brennan, PUNR 110; Loewen, PUNR 109–10 Office locations Brennan, PUNR 114–15; Loewen, PUNR 114–15; Selinger, PUNR 114 Opening remarks Brennan, PUNR 96–102; Loewen, PUNR 102–103 Restructuring Brennan, PUNR 104–105; Cerilli, PUNR 104–105 Rural gasification Brennan, PUNR 111; Loewen, PUNR 111; Selinger, PUNR 111 Winnipeg Hydro Loewen, PUNR 112; Selinger, PUNR 112 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Board of commissioners Faurschou, PUNR 8; Loewen, PUNR 19; McGifford, PUNR 8, PUNR 19 Bulk wines Maloway, PUNR 11; Wright, PUNR 11 Comprehensive review Faurschou, PUNR 12; McGifford, PUNR 12 Direction Loewen, PUNR 22; McGifford, PUNR 22 Franchise protection zone Faurschou, PUNR 13; McGifford, PUNR 10, PUNR 13; Rocan, PUNR 10; Wright, PUNR 10–11, PUNR 13 Legal age Faurschou, PUNR 13; McGifford, PUNR 13 Net profit Gilleshammer, PUNR 17; Wright, PUNR 17 Opening remarks Faurschou, PUNR 7; McGifford, PUNR 4–7 Product pricing–interprovincial comparisons Gilleshammer, PUNR 17; Wright, PUNR 17 Sales outlets Customer incentives Jennissen, PUNR 23; Wright, PUNR 23–24 Rural Manitoba Loewen, PUNR 19–20; McGifford, PUNR 19–20; Wright, PUNR 20 Sales tracking Loewen, PUNR 20; McGifford, PUNR 21; Wright, PUNR 22 Sports facilities–licensing Faurschou, PUNR 15; McGifford, PUNR 15; Wright, PUNR 15

Index of Standing and Special Committees 20 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission–Cont.

United Way contributions Faurschou, PUNR 14; McGifford, PUNR 14; Wright, PUNR 14 Vendor outlets Gilleshammer, PUNR 17–18; McGifford, PUNR 18 Wine stores Gilleshammer, PUNR 18–19; Loewen, PUNR 23; Maloway, PUNR 24; McGifford, PUNR 18–19, PUNR 23; Wright, PUNR 18 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Audit of licensees McGifford, ED 8; Reimer, ED 8 Board of directors Laurendeau, ED 9; McGifford, ED 9 Human resources investigation McGifford, ED 7–8 Provincial Auditor's investigation McGifford, ED 7–8 Revenue McGifford, ED 7 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Administrative costs Loewen, PUNR 47; Zacharias, PUNR 47 Chairperson Remuneration Barrett, PUNR 30–31; Faurschou, PUNR 30–31 Standing committee attendance Barrett, PUNR 53; Faurschou, PUNR 53 Compensation for injuries –unemployed Barrett, PUNR 39–40; Praznik, PUNR 38–40 Customer education–plain language documentation Praznik, PUNR 40–41; Zacharias, PUNR 41 Dividends–transfer to general revenues Barrett, PUNR 42–45, PUNR 61–63; Decter Hirst, PUNR 49; Loewen, PUNR 49, PUNR 61–63; Praznik, PUNR 41–44; Zacharias, PUNR 42, PUNR 62 Electronic commerce Loewen, PUNR 59; Zacharias, PUNR 59 Fair Practices Office Barrett, PUNR 66–67; Faurschou, PUNR 30, PUNR 31–34, PUNR 66; Zacharias, PUNR 30, PUNR 31–34, PUNR 66–67 Financial statements Loewen, PUNR 46; Zacharias, PUNR 46 Reinsurance Loewen, PUNR 57; Zacharias, PUNR 57–58 Revenues Barrett, PUNR 57; Loewen, PUNR 57, PUNR 59; Zacharias, PUNR 57, PUNR 59 Income from premiums Loewen, PUNR 46; Zacharias, PUNR 46 Investments–coupon rate Loewen, PUNR 64–65; Zacharias, PUNR 64–65 Merit discounts/surcharge Faurschou, PUNR 53–54; Zacharias, PUNR 53–54 Motorcycle premiums Faurschou, PUNR 54–55; Zacharias, PUNR 54–55 Motor Vehicles branch–amalgamation Barrett, PUNR 68; Faurschou, PUNR 68 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation–Cont.

Opening remarks Barrett, PUNR 28–29, PUNR 51–52; Faurschou, PUNR 29 Operating costs Loewen, PUNR 59; Zacharias, PUNR 59 Performance evaluation Faurschou, PUNR 34–38; Zacharias, PUNR 35–38 Premium rates–age-related comparisons Loewen, PUNR 58; Zacharias, PUNR 58 Rate Stabilization Reserve Loewen, PUNR 47, PUNR 59–60; Zacharias, PUNR 47, PUNR 60 Retained earnings Loewen, PUNR 47–48, PUNR 60–61; Zacharias, PUNR 47–48, PUNR 60–61 Safety inspections Barrett, PUNR 69–70; Faurschou, PUNR 68–70; Zacharias, PUNR 68 Martens, Floyd (Intermountain School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 191–93 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 192 Consultations, LA 192–93 Education system–funding formula, LA 192 Legislative process, LA 191 Management rights, LA 191, LA 192 School division amalgamation, LA 192, LA 193–94 Students, impact on, LA 194 Martin, Brian (New Holland and Case IH) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 26–29 Dealer financing, LA 34, LA 35–36 Dealer purity, LA 27–28, LA 35, LA 37 Dealership termination, LA 35, LA 36–37

Definitions–terminate, LA 27 Market area, LA 29 Prohibition on termination, LA 27, LA 29, LA 31–32 Small manufacturers, LA 30 Termination circumstances, LA 28 Vendor's security agreement, LA 33 Mauro, Arthur (Crown Corporations Council) Crown Corporations Council Casino expansions–cost overruns, PUNR 119–20 Mandate, PUNR 120 Opening remarks, PUNR 117 Mauws, Jerome (Association of Manitoba Municipalities) City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) Rural municipalities, PUNR 259 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Application process, PUNR 80–81 McAndrew, Dave (Western School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 197–99 Arbitration, LA 198 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management, LA 199 Class size and composition, LA 199, LA 200 Conciliation and mediation, LA 199 Consultations, LA 199, LA 200

Definitions–teacher, LA 198–99 Labour Relations Act, LA 198 Management rights, LA 198, LA 200

Index of Standing and Special Committees 21 McCrea, Tom (PIMA Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 46–47

Definitions, LA 46 McGifford, Hon. Diane (Lord Roberts) N.D.P.

Manitoba Gaming Control Commission Responsibilities, ED 7 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Board of commissioners, PUNR 8, PUNR 19 Comprehensive review, PUNR 12 Direction, PUNR 22 Franchise protection zone, PUNR 10, PUNR 13 Legal age, PUNR 13 Opening remarks, PUNR 4–7 Sales outlets–Rural Manitoba, PUNR 19–20 Sales tracking, PUNR 21 Sports facilities–licensing, PUNR 15 United Way contributions, PUNR 14 Vendor outlets, PUNR 18 Wine stores, PUNR 18–19, PUNR 23 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Audit of licensees, ED 8 Board of directors, ED 9 Human resources investigation, ED 7–8 Provincial Auditor's investigation, ED 7–8 Revenue, ED 7 McIntosh, Larry (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 228–31 Binding arbitration, IR 230 Certification process, IR 230 Consultations, IR 231 McRorie, Randy (Private Citizen) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 174–76 Compensation, PUNR 176–77 Hunt preserves, PUNR 177 Penned hunting–public perception, PUNR 174–75 Merie, Irene (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Businesses, impact on, IR 50–51 Certification process, IR 49, IR 50 Strike-lockout mechanism, IR 48 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 49–50 Michaleski, Bart (Manitoba Association of School Business Officials) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 183–85 Ability to pay, LA 185, LA 186 Class size and composition, LA 184 Financial implications, LA 184

Preamble, LA 184–85 Supplemental employment plan, LA 186 Mihychuk, Hon. MaryAnn (Minto) N.D.P. Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31) Amendments Clause 18(1) PUNR 270; passed, PUNR 270 Opening remarks, PUNR 266–67 Mihychuk, Hon. MaryAnn (Minto) N.D.P.–Cont.

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Unfair labour practices, IR 34 Manitoba Development Corporation Mandate, ED 10 Mining industry Unionized workplaces, IR 70 Miller, Peter (Private Citizen) Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43), PUNR 324–26 Federal initiatives, PUNR 327 Global warming, PUNR 327 Independent watchdog, PUNR 327 Manitoba Environmental Council Functions, PUNR 324 Investigations, PUNR 325 Round Table on Sustainable Development Role, PUNR 325 Mining industry Unionized workplaces Huebert, E., IR 70 Mihychuk, IR 70 Miscellaneous Health Statutes Repeal Act (Bill 37) PUNR 284 Mitchell, Grant (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 148 Certification process, IR 147 Interest arbitration, IR 148 Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.

Election/by-election reports 1999 investigation, PE 10 Advisory groups, PE 10 Constitutional advice, PE 16–18 Legislation amendments, PE 11–12, PE 14 Opening remarks, PE 3 Staffing, PE 12 Third-party disclosure, PE 15–16, PE 19–22 Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) All-party committee, PE 80 Amendments, PE 118 Constitutional assessment, PE 117 Consultations, PE 35, PE 41, PE 80, PE 117–18 Fairness, PE 72 Libman case, PE 62–63 Monitoring, PE 108 Nomination process–advertising, PE 117 Opening statements, PE 105 Political advertising–guidelines, PE 107 Political parties–spending limits, PE 106 Provincial comparisons, PE 105–106 Moist, Paul (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 70–71 All-party committee, PE 74–75 Election communication costs, PE 73–74 Fairness, PE 72 Fines and penalties, PE 70–71 Public financing, PE 75 Tax credits–political contributions, PE 74 Third-party advertising, PE 70, PE 72 Union and corporate donations, PE 70 Union and corporate donations–Québec, PE 71–72

Index of Standing and Special Committees 22 Moist, Paul (Canadian Union of Public Employees)–Cont.

Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Arbitration, IR 86 Certification process, IR 85 Expedited arbitration, IR 85–86 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 85, IR 88 Moist, Paul (Manitoba Federation of Labour) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 318–19 Ability to pay, LA 319, LA 320 Labour Relations Act, LA 318, LA 320 Property taxes, impact on, LA 319 Moroz, Wendy (Assiniboine South School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 315–17 Class size and composition, LA 316–17 Conciliation and mediation, LA 316 Management rights, LA 316

Preamble, LA 315–16 Motheral, Wayne (Association of Manitoba Municipalities) City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2), PUNR 258–59, PUNR 259 Building inspections, PUNR 259 Emergency situations, PUNR 259 Rural municipalities, PUNR 259 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 204–206 Education system–funding formula, LA 205 Management rights, LA 205 Property taxes, impact on, LA 205, LA 206–207 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 74–76 Appeal process, PUNR 75 Application process, PUNR 80 Conservation districts, PUNR 76–77, PUNR 78, PUNR 84 Drainage licence applications, PUNR 75 Emergency process, PUNR 78 Enforcement, PUNR 75 Jurisdiction, PUNR 81–83 Justification, PUNR 77 Municipal Act–review, PUNR 74 Railway right-of-ways, PUNR 84 Watershed management boards, PUNR 75, PUNR 79–80, PUNR 85 Muir, Ted (Manitoba Pork Council) Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35), PUNR 310–11 Livestock Stewardship Initiative, PUNR 310, PUNR 311, PUNR 312 Regulations, PUNR 313 Technical Review Committees, PUNR 312 Role, PUNR 310–11 Mummery, Bob (Manitoba Community Newspapers Association) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 36–38 Advertiser identification, PE 41–42 Advertising expenditures–annual, PE 38 Consultations, PE 41 Election communication costs, PE 42 Independent watchdog, PE 43 Individual contributions–limitations, PE 41 Mummery, Bob ( . . .

Newspapers Association)–Cont. Third-party advertising, PE 37–38, PE 39–40 Union and corporate donations, PE 39, PE 42 Murray, Glen (City of Winnipeg) City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2), MA 2–4 Departmental co-ordination, MA 6 Registration process, MA 4–5, MA 7–8 Murray, Jim (Brandon School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 186–89 Ability to pay, LA 188 Arbitration, LA 187 Class size and composition, LA 187–88, LA 189 Collective bargaining, LA 189

Definitions–teacher, LA 188–89 Labour Relations Act, LA 188 Management rights, LA 187 Nevakshonoff, Thomas (Interlake) N.D.P.

Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Watershed management boards, PUNR 79 Newman, David (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 232–34 Alternative dispute resolution, IR 233 Arbitration, IR 234 Certification process, IR 232 Strike-related misconduct, IR 233 Nielson, Paul (Private Citizen) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 43–45 All-party agreement, PE 43 All-party committee, PE 45–46 Consultations, PE 44 Internet, role of, PE 46–47 Spending limits–justification, PE 45 Timing, PE 43–44 Norrie, Bill (Forks North Portage Partnership) Forks North Portage Partnership Arena site, downtown, MA 31 CentreVenture, relationship with, MA 26 The Forks–traffic flow, MA 27–28, MA 31 Land expropriation claims, MA 32 North Portage IMAX Theatre, MA 25 Private sector involvement, MA 24 Opening remarks, MA 17–20 Red River College–expansion, MA 32–33 Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28) Opening remarks Laurendeau, LA 132 Robinson, LA 132 North Portage Development Corporation.

See Forks North Portage Partnership Novak, Thomas (Manitoba Oblates–Justice and Peace Committee) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 225–27 Ogonowski, Grant (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process, IR 120–21 Final Offer Selection, IR 122 Labour unions/associations–financial statements, IR 120 Last offer votes, IR 122

Index of Standing and Special Committees 23 Ogonowski, Grant (Private Citizen)–Cont. Ratification votes/last offers, IR 121–22 Union dues used for political purposes, IR 120 Olfert, Peter (Manitoba Government Employees' Union) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 216 Certification process, IR 214–15 Expedited arbitration, IR 215 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 215–16 Olshewski, Doug (Canadian Auto Workers) Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Short-line railways, impact on, IR 17–19 Oster, David (Rural Municipality of West St.

Paul) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 138–40 Consultations, PUNR 138 Jurisdiction, PUNR 138–39, PUNR 140, PUNR 141 Watershed management boards, PUNR 140 Ostop, Heather (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process, IR 34, IR 35 Unfair labour practices, IR 34 Ouimet, Rachel (St.

Vital Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 344–45 Class size and composition, LA 344 Property taxes, impact on, LA 344 Strikes and lockouts, LA 345 Overall, Dan (Manitoba Chambers of Commerce) Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4), PE 63–66 All-party committee, PE 69 Constitutional assessment, PE 67 Consultations, PE 69–70 Legal challenge, PE 69 Third-party advertising, PE 63–66, PE 67–68 Union and corporate donations, PE 66–67 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Binding arbitration, IR 63–66, IR 68 Certification process, IR 66 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 66–67 Withdrawal, IR 67 Overby, Ken (Manitoba Bison Association) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 165–68 Consultations, PUNR 166, PUNR 168 Justification, PUNR 169 Legal opinion, PUNR 166–67 Livestock diversification, PUNR 168 Ministerial authority, PUNR 166 Penned hunting, PUNR 169 Pammeter, Chris (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 335–38 Labour Relations Act, LA 336–37 Park, Rae (Private Citizen) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 128–29 Controlled drainage, PUNR 129–30 Landowner's rights, PUNR 129 Paterson, Dale (Canadian Auto Workers) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 187 Anti-scab legislation, IR 185 Paterson, Dale (Canadian Auto Workers)–Cont.

Automatic certification, IR 186 Expedited arbitration, IR 188 Ratification votes, IR 188 Strike-related misconduct, IR 187–88, IR 189–90 Paterson-Greene, Sandra (St. James-Assiniboia School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 274–77 Arbitration, LA 276 Management rights, LA 274–76 Pauls, Henry (Winnipeg Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 350–52 Class size and composition, LA 351 Labour Relations Act, LA 350 Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.

City of Winnipeg Amendment Act (Bill 2) Rural municipalities, PUNR 259 Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) All-party committee, PE 114–16 Constitutional assessment, PE 67 Individual contributions–limitations, PE 41 Payroll deductions, PE 50–51 Third-party advertising, PE 83–84 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) Amendments Clause 5 LA 62; defeated, LA 86 LA 92; defeated, LA 94 Dealer purity, LA 46 Opening remarks, LA 61–62 Prohibition on termination, LA 31–32 Saskatchewan legislation, LA 40–41 Small manufacturers, LA 30 Forks North Portage Partnership Arena site, downtown, MA 31 The Forks–traffic flow, MA 30–31 Private sector investment, MA 30 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Agriculture, impact on, IR 284 Democratic rights, IR 283 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Short-line railways, impact on, IR 273–74 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) Motor Transport Board approval, PUNR 247 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Round Table on Sustainable Development–mandate, PUNR 355–57 Water Resources Conservation and Protection and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 6) Opening remarks, PUNR 285–86 Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15) Amendments Clause 2 PUNR 150; defeated, PUNR 154 PUNR 154; out of order, PUNR 155 Clause 4 PUNR 155-56; defeated, PUNR 156 Clause 5 PUNR 156; out of order, PUNR 157

Index of Standing and Special Committees 24 Penner, Jack (Emerson) P.C.–Cont. Agricultural interests, PUNR 137 Amendments, PUNR 125 Emergency drainage, PUNR 132 Jurisdiction, PUNR 81–83, PUNR 130, PUNR 133 Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Consultations, PUNR 204, PUNR 212, PUNR 214

Definitions, PUNR 234 Exclusions, PUNR 183 Exotic birds, PUNR 209 Intended purpose, PUNR 234–35 Jurisdiction, PUNR 215 Opening remarks, PUNR 230–31 Penned hunting, PUNR 183 Withdrawal, PUNR 204, PUNR 217–18 Penner, Jim (Steinbach) P.C.

Business Names Registration Amendment, Corporations Amendment and Partnership Amendment Act (Bill 40) Opening remarks, LA 122 Cooperatives Amendment Act (Bill 10) Opening remarks, LA 120–21 Electronic Commerce and Information, Consumer Protection Amendment and Manitoba Evidence Amendment Act (Bill 31) Credit cards, authorized use of, PUNR 261 Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20) Dealer financing, LA 33–34 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33) Provincial comparisons, LA 120 Vehicle impoundment–insurance, LA 146 Insurance Amendment Act (Bill 39) Opening remarks, LA 122 Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts Amendment Act (Bill 24) Opening remarks, LA 121 Sustainable Development Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 43) Manitoba Environmental Council Research–scientific evidence, PUNR 323 Rationale, PUNR 323 Round Table on Sustainable Development–mandate, PUNR 351–52 Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32) Terminology–victim, LA 111, LA 140 Winnipeg Stock Exchange Restructuring and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 11) Opening remarks, LA 60 Personal Property Security Amendment and Various Acts Amendment Act (Bill 24) Opening remarks Penner, Jim, LA 121 Peters, Andrew (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 253–55 Class size and composition, LA 254 Labour Relations Act, LA 254 Property taxes, impact on, LA 254–55 Peters, Edwin (Orthez Channel Committee) Water Rights Amendment Act (Bill 15), PUNR 135–37 Agricultural interests, PUNR 136, PUNR 137–38 Peters, Edwin (Orthez Channel Committee)–Cont.

Department of Agriculture involvement, PUNR 136–37 Local involvement, PUNR 136 Peters, Gordon (CANDO Contracting) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44), IR 15–16 Investment, impact on, IR 16 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Short-line railways, impact on, IR 11–15 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14), PUNR 245–47 Abandonment or transfer provision, PUNR 247 Cowan subdivision, PUNR 246–47 Economic development initiative, PUNR 249 Expression of interest, PUNR 246 Timeframe, PUNR 247 Land reclamation provisions, PUNR 247–48 Lending institutions, PUNR 246 Line transfer, PUNR 245–46 Motor Transport Board approval, PUNR 246, PUNR 247 Short-line railways, impact on, PUNR 248 Peters, Rudy (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 359–60 Education system–funding formula, LA 360 Financial implications, LA 359 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35) Public presentations Manitoba Pork Council (Muir), PUNR 310–11 Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba (Fleming), PUNR 307–308 Consistency Friesen, J., PUNR 388–90; Loewen, PUNR 388–90 Cost recoveries Faurschou, PUNR 387; Friesen, J., PUNR 387–88

Definitions Fleming, PUNR 307–308; Gerrard, PUNR 308; Maguire, PUNR 308 Exclusions Cummings, PUNR 391–92; Friesen, J., PUNR 391–92 Livestock operations Applications Fleming, PUNR 308 Threshold numbers Cummings, PUNR 385–86; Friesen, J., PUNR 385–86 Livestock Stewardship Initiative Gerrard, PUNR 311; Maguire, PUNR 312; Muir, PUNR 310, PUNR 311, PUNR 312 Neighbouring municipalities Faurschou, PUNR 387; Friesen, J., PUNR 387 Notification process Faurschou, PUNR 394; Friesen, PUNR 394 Opening remarks Friesen, J., PUNR 374–78; Loewen, PUNR 378–80

Preamble Friesen, J., PUNR 395; Maguire, PUNR 395 Public notice of hearing Fleming, PUNR 307 Regulations Muir, PUNR 313

Index of Standing and Special Committees 25 Planning Amendment Act (Bill 35)–Cont.

Technical Review Committees Faurschou, PUNR 388; Friesen, J., PUNR 313, PUNR 388; Gerrard, PUNR 311; Loewen, PUNR 312, PUNR 388; Muir, PUNR 312 Appointments Friesen, J., PUNR 392; Maguire, PUNR 392 Backlog Cummings, PUNR 385; Friesen, J., PUNR 385 Reporting timeframe Friesen, J., PUNR 391; Loewen, PUNR 391 Role Muir, PUNR 310–11 Timeliness Friesen, J., PUNR 384–85; Maguire, PUNR 382–84 Workload Friesen, J., PUNR 394; Loewen, PUNR 393–94 Plett, Ron (Hanover School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 194–96 Class size and composition, LA 195 Labour Relations Act, LA 196 School division amalgamation, LA 195 Pollock, Ron (Private Citizen) Court Security Act (Bill 9), LA 3–5 Appeal process, LA 7 Constitutional assessment, LA 5

Definitions–weapon, LA 3 Holding area, LA 4, LA 9–10 Law Courts Building, access to, LA 6 Legislative process, LA 4 Regulations, LA 6–7 Popeski, Susan (Seven Oaks Teachers' Association) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 325–27 Arbitration, LA 325 Class size and composition, LA 325–27 Education system–funding formula, LA 327 Labour Relations Act, LA 325 Porter, Randy (Portage Labour Council) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 107–108 Labour unions/associations–financial statements, IR 107 Praznik, Darren (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.

Correctional Services Amendment Act Opening remarks, LA 137 Court of Queen's Bench Surrogate Practice Amendment Act (Bill 22) Opening remarks, LA 123–25 Court Security Act (Bill 9) Appeal process, LA 7 Application, consistency of, LA 12 Holding area, LA 11–12 Enforcement of Judgments Conventions and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 8) Maintenance orders–other jurisdictions, LA 123 Highway Traffic Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 33) Administrative penalties, LA 117–18 Constitutional assessment, LA 117 Vehicle impoundment–sale of vehicle, LA 145 Praznik, Darren (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.–Cont.

Interpretation and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 25) Aboriginal and treaty rights, LA 135–36

Preamble, LA 136 Jury Amendment Act (Bill 23)

Definitions–ordinary mail, LA 282 Penalties, LA 127–28 Summons, notification of, LA 127 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Binding arbitration, IR 39 Businesses, impact on, IR 50 Certification process, IR 32, IR 34–35, IR 38, IR 50, IR 294–98 Expedited arbitration, IR 315–16 Ratification vote–construction industry, IR 300 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 306–11 Strike-related misconduct, IR 288–92 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Compensation for injuries –unemployed, PUNR 38–40 Customer education–plain language documentation, PUNR 40–41 Dividends–transfer to general revenues, PUNR 41–44 Victims' Rights Amendment Act (Bill 32) Consultation with Crown attorneys, LA 138 Investigation jeopardization, LA 141–42 Opening remarks, LA 138–39 Right to information about investigation, LA 110–11 Terminology–victim, LA 111, LA 138, LA 142–43 Protection for Persons in Care Act (Bill 7) Amendments Clause 2 Driedger PUNR 271-73; defeated, PUNR 274 Clause 3(1) Driedger PUNR 274; defeated, PUNR 275 PUNR 275; defeated, PUNR 276 Clause 5(2) Driedger PUNR 280; defeated, PUNR 282 Clause 5(4) Driedger PUNR 276; withdrawn, PUNR 277 Clause 7(1) Driedger PUNR 278-79; defeated, PUNR 280 Clause 12(1.1) Driedger PUNR 282; withdrawn, PUNR 282 Clause 16.1 Driedger PUNR 282-83; defeated, PUNR 283 Access to information Chomiak, PUNR 271; Driedger, PUNR 271

Definitions Chomiak, PUNR 271; Driedger, PUNR 271 Investigators, qualifications of Chomiak, PUNR 280–81; Driedger, PUNR 280–81 Opening remarks Driedger, PUNR 270–71

Index of Standing and Special Committees 26 Protection for Persons in Care Act (Bill 7)–Cont.

Privacy rights Chomiak, PUNR 278; Gerrard, PUNR 278 Regional health authorities, role of Chomiak, PUNR 271; Driedger, PUNR 271 Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14) Public presentations CANDO Contracting (Peters, G.), PUNR 245–46 Railway Association of Canada (Cameron), PUNR 241–44 Southern Manitoba Railway (Van Wagenen), PUNR 249–51 Western Rail Coalition (Fyk), PUNR 253–54 Amendments Clause 4 Ashton PUNR 297; passed, PUNR 297 PUNR 298; passed, PUNR 299 PUNR 299; passed, PUNR 299 PUNR 299-300; passed, PUNR 301 PUNR 301; passed, PUNR 301 Gilleshammer PUNR 297; defeated, PUNR 298 Clause 5 Ashton PUNR 301-302; passed, PUNR 302 Abandonment or transfer provision Peters, G., PUNR 247 Amendments Loewen, PUNR 252; Van Wagenen, PUNR 252 Business expansion Loewen, PUNR 252–53; Van Wagenen, PUNR 252–53 Cowan subdivision Peters, G., PUNR 246–47

Definitions–discontinuance and transfer of exiting rail lines Cameron, PUNR 242–43 Discontinuance of operations Van Wagenen, PUNR 250 Economic development initiative Peters, G., PUNR 249 Expression of interest Peters, G., PUNR 246 Timeframe Peters, G., PUNR 247 Grandfather clause Gilleshammer, PUNR 251–52; Van Wagenen, PUNR 252 Land reclamation provisions Gilleshammer, PUNR 247; Peters, G., PUNR 247–48 Lending institutions Peters, G., PUNR 246 Line transfer Peters, G., PUNR 245–46 Line transfers Cameron, PUNR 243 Motor Transport Board approval Penner, Jack, PUNR 247; Peters, G., PUNR 246, PUNR 247 Offer to purchase–deposit Fyk, PUNR 253–54 Opening remarks Provincial Railways Amendment Act (Bill 14)–Cont.

Ashton, PUNR 295–96; Gilleshammer, PUNR 296 Operating licence provisions Van Wagenen, PUNR 251 Provincial comparisons Cameron, PUNR 244; Enns, PUNR 244 Salvage value Fyk, PUNR 253; Van Wagenen, PUNR 250–51 Short-line railways, impact on Cameron, PUNR 242, PUNR 245; Gilleshammer, PUNR 245, PUNR 248; Peters, G., PUNR 248 Pshebniski, John (Duck Mountain School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 214–15 Class size and composition, LA 215, LA 216 Conciliation and mediation, LA 215

Definitions Bargaining unit, LA 214 Teacher, LA 214 Failure to comply, LA 215 Legislative process, LA 216 Management rights, LA 215 Public Accounts Consolidated borrowing Gerrard, PA 11–12; Selinger, PA 11–13 Government agencies–surpluses Gerrard, PA 14–16; Sale, PA 16–17; Selinger, PA 14–16; Singleton, PA 16 Information systems Gerrard, PA 7–8; Singleton, PA 7–8 Opening remarks Selinger, PA 2; Singleton, PA 3 Pension liabilities Gerrard, PA 9–10; Selinger, PA 9–10 Public Accounts, Standing Committee on–reforms Faurschou, PA 4–7; Filmon, PA 6; Sale, PA 5–6 Value-for-money audits Gerrard, PA 13, PA 17–18; Singleton, PA 13–14, PA 17–18 Y2K costs Filmon, PA 8–9, PA 11; Sale, PA 10; Selinger, PA 8–9, PA 11 Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12) Public presentations Hart, LA 293 Janzen, LA 289 Lewis, LA 290–91 Maertins, D., LA 165–66 Maertins, N., LA 165 Manitoba Association of Christian Home Schools (Huebner), LA 164–65 Rist, LA 168 Amendments Clause 4 Smith, J.

LA 373; defeated, LA 377 LA 377; defeated, LA 380 LA 380; defeated, LA 382 LA 383; defeated, LA 384 Amendments Caldwell, LA 294; Hart, LA 294

Index of Standing and Special Committees 27 Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12)–Cont.

Home schooling–registration Janzen, LA 289; Lewis, LA 290–91 Justification Faurschou, LA 292; Janzen, LA 290; Lewis, LA 292 Opening remarks Caldwell, LA 372; Smith, J., LA 372 Parental rights Lewis, LA 291 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Public presentations Assiniboine South School Division (Holtman; Moroz), LA 315–18 Assiniboine South Teachers' Association (Zuk), LA 358 Association des éducatrices et éducateurs franco- mantiobains (Vigier), LA 234–39 Association of Manitoba Municipalities (Motheral), LA 204–206 Beautiful Plains Teachers' Association (Harley), LA 226–28 Birdtail River School Division (Huberdeau), LA 229–31 Brandon School Division (Murray), LA 186–89 Brandon Teachers' Association (Buehler, A.; Buehler, P.), LA 246–49 Canadian Federation of Independent Business (Kelly), LA 328–30 Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Vrsnik), LA 339–40 Cerilli, A., LA 345–47 Communist Party of Canada–Manitoba (Rankin), LA 356–58 Dauphin-Ochre School Division (Hudyma), LA 207–209 Duck Mountain School Division (Pshebniski), LA 214–15 Evergreen School Division (Furgala; Leduchowski), LA 294–96 Flin Flon School Division (Eagle), LA 210–12 Garden Valley School Division (Thiessen), LA 217–18 Garden Valley Teachers' Association (Friesen, R.), LA 223–25 Guenther, LA 201–203 Halmarson, LA 240–42 Hanover School Division (Plett), LA 194–96 Hornung, LA 255–57 Hume, LA 361–63 Interlake School Division (Frederickson; Weiss), LA 180–82 Intermountain School Division (Martens), LA 191–93 Kay, LA 257–58 Kotyk, LA 262–64 Lakeshore School Division (Decker; Green), LA 299–302 Land, B., LA 347–48 Land, W., LA 348–50 Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (Michaleski), LA 183–85 Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (Edmond), LA 267–70 Manitoba Association of School Trustees (Duhamel; Toews), LA 170–73 Public Schools . . .

Amendments Act (Bill 42)–Cont.

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (Starmer), LA 321–23 Manitoba Federation of Labour (Moist), LA 318–19 Manitoba Teachers' Society (Reimer, A.; Speelman), LA 307–11 Midland Teachers' Association, LA 253 Mountain Teachers' Association (Bridgeman), LA 250–51 Pammeter, LA 335–38 People for Equal Participation Inc. (Ducharme), LA 162–64 Peters, A., LA 253–55 Peters, R., LA 359–60 Rhineland School Division (Schieman), LA 176–78 Rhineland Teachers' Association (Wohlgemut), LA 219–22 River East School Division (Fraser, B.), LA 265–66 River East Teachers' Association (Stankevicius), LA 353–54 Rolling River School Division (Whitley), LA 303–304 Rondeau, D., LA 243–45 Seven Oaks School Division (Dela Cruz), LA 312–14 Seven Oaks Teachers' Association (Popeski), LA 325–27 St.

Boniface School Division (Schellenberg, R.), LA 271–73 St. James-Assiniboia School Division (Paterson- Greene), LA 274–77 St. Vital Teachers' Association (Ouimet), LA 344–45 Stinson, LA 305–306 Thomson, LA 232 Transcona-Springfield Teachers' Association, LA 331–34 Western School Division (McAndrew), LA 197–99 Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (Angus), LA 323 Winnipeg School Division (Johnson), LA 259–62 Winnipeg Teachers' Association (Pauls), LA 350–52 Wittevrongel, LA 341–42 Written submissions Prairie Spirit School Division, LA 364–65 Rural Municipality of Ethelbert, LA 365–67 St.

Boniface Teachers' Association, LA 367–68 Amendments Clause 2 Smith, J. LA 392; defeated, LA 392 Clause 4 Caldwell LA 392; passed, LA 393 LA 393; passed, LA 393 LA 394; passed, LA 394 LA 395; passed, LA 395 LA 396; passed, LA 396 Smith, J. LA 395; defeated, LA 396 Clause 6 Caldwell LA 396; passed, LA 397 LA 397; passed, LA 397 Clause 7 Caldwell

Index of Standing and Special Committees 28 Public Schools . . . Amendments Act (Bill 42)–Cont. LA 398; passed, LA 400 Smith, J. LA 397; defeated, LA 398 LA 400; defeated, LA 400 LA 401; ruled out of order, LA 401 Clause 7 subamendment Smith, J.

LA 399; defeated, LA 399 Ability to pay Angus, LA 323; Caldwell, LA 179, LA 189, LA 222; Dela Cruz, LA 313; Eagle, LA 211; Green, LA 303; Guenther, LA 201–202; Hudyma, LA 210; Johnson, LA 259; Kelly, LA 329–30; Michaleski, LA 185, LA 186; Moist, LA 319, LA 320; Murray, J., LA 188; Rankin, LA 356; Schieman, LA 179; Schuler, LA 320; Smith, J., LA 186, LA 210, LA 302–303, LA 307, LA 311–12; Speelman, LA 312; Starmer, LA 321–23; Stinson, LA 307; Thiessen, LA 218; Weiss, LA 181; Wohlgemut, LA 220–21, LA 222 Alternative dispute resolution Faurschou, LA 335; Spytkowsky, LA 334–35 Arbitration Caldwell, LA 304–305; Dela Cruz, LA 313; Eagle, LA 210–11; Faurschou, LA 223, LA 306–307; Frederickson, LA 182; Guenther, LA 201; Huberdeau, LA 230; Hudyma, LA 208, LA 209; Johnson, LA 261; Leduchowski, LA 296; McAndrew, LA 198; Murray, J., LA 187; Paterson-Greene, LA 276; Popeski, LA 325; Speelman, LA 310; Stinson, LA 306–307; Vigier, LA 238–39; Whitley, LA 305; Wohlgemut, LA 220, LA 223 Bargaining unit–inclusion of management Duhamel, LA 173; Faurschou, LA 233, LA 305, LA 334; Fraser, B., LA 266; Frederickson, LA 182; Green, LA 301; Guenther, LA 202; Leduchowski, LA 296; Martens, LA 192; McAndrew, LA 199; Spytkowsky, LA 334–35; Thomson, LA 232; Whitley, LA 304, LA 305 Binding arbitration Friesen, R., LA 224; Toews, LA 171–72 Class size and composition Blagden, LA 253; Buehler, A., LA 248, LA 249–50; Caldwell, LA 179, LA 200, LA 216, LA 249; Dela Cruz, LA 312–13; Duhamel, LA 173; Eagle, LA 212, LA 213; Fraser, B., LA 265; Frederickson, LA 182; Friesen, R., LA 224; Green, LA 301; Harley, LA 227–28; Hornung, LA 255–56; Huberdeau, LA 230; Hudyma, LA 208–209; Johnson, LA 260–61; Kay, LA 258; Kotyk, LA 263; Land, B., LA 347; Land, W., LA 349; McAndrew, LA 199, LA 200; Michaleski, LA 184; Moroz, LA 316–17; Murray, J., LA 187–88, LA 189; Ouimet, LA 344; Pauls, LA 351; Peters, A., LA 254; Plett, LA 195; Popeski, LA 325–27; Pshebniski, LA 215, LA 216; Rondeau, D., LA 244–45; Schellenberg, R., LA 272; Schieman, LA 178; Schuler, LA 212–13, LA 216; Speelman, LA 310–11; Spytkowsky, LA 332–33; Stankevicius, LA 354; Stinson, LA 306; Public Schools . . .

Amendments Act (Bill 42)–Cont.

Thomson, LA 232; Vigier, LA 237; Wohlgemut, LA 220 Class size and composition commission Duhamel, LA 173 Collective bargaining Caldwell, LA 297; Frederickson, LA 181; Guenther, LA 201; Halmarson, LA 241–42; Harley, LA 227; Leduchowski, LA 297; Murray, J., LA 189; Toews, LA 170–71 Conciliation and mediation Barrett, LA 218; Buehler, P., LA 247; Caldwell, LA 179, LA 267; Decker, LA 301; Fraser, B., LA 266; McAndrew, LA 199; Moroz, LA 316; Pshebniski, LA 215; Schellenberg, R., LA 272–73; Schieman, LA 177; Thiessen, LA 218, LA 219 Consultations Caldwell, LA 200, LA 331; Decker, LA 302; Faurschou, LA 200; Frederickson, LA 183; Kelly, LA 331; Martens, LA 192–93; McAndrew, LA 199, LA 200; Smith, J., LA 199, LA 218; Thiessen, LA 218

Definitions Spytkowsky, LA 334 Bargaining unit Pshebniski, LA 214; Schellenberg, R., LA 272 Dispute Speelman, LA 309 Teacher Caldwell, LA 267; Duhamel, LA 173; Fraser, B., LA 266; Frederickson, LA 181–82; Green, LA 301; Huberdeau, LA 229–30; Hudyma, LA 208; Leduchowski, LA 296; McAndrew, LA 198–99; Murray, J., LA 188–89; Pshebniski, LA 214; Schellenberg, R., LA 272; Schieman, LA 177–78 Discipline proceedings Speelman, LA 309 Education levy Kelly, LA 328 Education system–funding formula Bridgeman, LA 252; Harley, LA 227; Holtman, LA 318; Hornung, LA 256; Hudyma, LA 210; Land, W., LA 349; Martens, LA 192; Motheral, LA 205; Peters, R., LA 360; Popeski, LA 327; Rankin, LA 357; Rondeau, D., LA 246; Smith, J., LA 246, LA 252, LA 317–18; Spytkowsky, LA 334; Struthers, LA 210; Vigier, LA 239 Failure to comply Pshebniski, LA 215 Final offer–vote Guenther, LA 203 Financial implications Caldwell, LA 303; Decker, LA 300; Derkach, LA 190–91; Friesen, R., LA 224–25; Green, LA 303; Halmarson, LA 241; Kay, LA 257; Kelly, LA 331; Kotyk, LA 263–64; Leduchowski, LA 295, LA 296; Michaleski, LA 184; Peters, R., LA 359; Rondeau, D., LA 244; Ross, LA 191; Schellenberg, R., LA 271–72, LA 274; Smith, J., LA 273–74, LA 331; Stinson, LA 306 Labour Relations Act Bridgeman, LA 250; Buehler, A., LA 248;

Index of Standing and Special Committees 29 Public Schools . . . Amendments Act (Bill 42)–Cont.

Buehler, P., LA 246–47; Caldwell, LA 244–46, LA 320, LA 343, LA 390–91; Decker, LA 300, LA 302; Dela Cruz, LA 312; Duhamel, LA 172–73; Fraser, B., LA 265; Gerrard, LA 389–91; Halmarson, LA 241; Harley, LA 227; Kotyk, LA 262–63; Land, W., LA 348–49; McAndrew, LA 198; Moist, LA 318, LA 320; Murray, J., LA 188; Pammeter, LA 336–37; Pauls, LA 350; Peters, A., LA 254; Plett, LA 196; Popeski, LA 325; Rankin, LA 357; Rondeau, D., LA 243–44, LA 244–46; Speelman, LA 308; Stankevicius, LA 353; Vigier, LA 237; Wittevrongel, LA 341, LA 343; Wohlgemut, LA 219, LA 220; Zuk, LA 358 Legislative process Martens, LA 191; Pshebniski, LA 216; Smith, J., LA 216 Management rights Bridgeman, LA 250–51; Buehler, A., LA 248; Caldwell, LA 209, LA 213; Decker, LA 300; Dela Cruz, LA 314; Duhamel, LA 172; Eagle, LA 211–12, LA 213; Fraser, B., LA 265, LA 266; Furgala, LA 295–96; Green, LA 300; Guenther, LA 201; Hudyma, LA 208, LA 209; Johnson, LA 261; Kelly, LA 329; Kotyk, LA 263; Martens, LA 191, LA 192; McAndrew, LA 198, LA 200; Moroz, LA 316; Motheral, LA 205; Murray, J., LA 187; Paterson-Greene, LA 274–76; Pshebniski, LA 215; Ross, LA 190; Schellenberg, R., LA 272; Smith, J., LA 190; Thiessen, LA 217; Vigier, LA 238 Manitoba Teachers' Society Buehler, A., LA 248 Opening remarks Caldwell, LA 385–87; Smith, J., LA 387–89

Preamble Dacquay, LA 315; Decker, LA 299–300; Dela Cruz, LA 314, LA 315; Fraser, B., LA 266; Friesen, R., LA 224; Johnson, LA 260; Michaleski, LA 184–85; Moroz, LA 315–16; Schellenberg, R., LA 271, LA 273; Speelman, LA 309; Wohlgemut, LA 219–20 Property taxes, impact on Blagden, LA 253; Caldwell, LA 206, LA 231–32; Huberdeau, LA 231–32; Kelly, LA 328; Moist, LA 319; Motheral, LA 205, LA 206–207; Ouimet, LA 344; Peters, A., LA 254–55; Schieman, LA 178, LA 179–80; Smith, J., LA 179, LA 341; Struthers, LA 340; Vigier, LA 237–38; Vrsnik, LA 339–41; Wittevrongel, LA 342 Provincial comparisons Faurschou, LA 311; Reimer, A., LA 311 Right to strike Leduchowski, LA 296 Salary levels Kelly, LA 329 School division amalgamation Bridgeman, LA 251; Martens, LA 192, LA 193–94; Plett, LA 195; Smith, J., LA 193 Scurfield report Faurschou, LA 225; Friesen, R., LA 225 Strikes and lockouts Public Schools . . .

Amendments Act (Bill 42)–Cont.

Blagden, LA 253; Dela Cruz, LA 313; Furgala, LA 298; Ouimet, LA 345; Rankin, LA 357; Spytkowsky, LA 333; Struthers, LA 298; Wohlgemut, LA 219, LA 221 Students, impact on Derkach, LA 194, LA 231; Huberdeau, LA 231; Martens, LA 194 Sunset clause Duhamel, LA 173; Guenther, LA 202–203 Supplemental employment plan Michaleski, LA 186 Teacher evaluations Schieman, LA 178; Weiss, LA 181; Whitley, LA 304 Teacher shortage Vigier, LA 238 Teacher transfers Whitley, LA 303–304; Wittevrongel, LA 341–42 Rankin, Darrell (Communist Part of Canada–Manitoba) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 356–58 Ability to pay, LA 356 Education system–funding formula, LA 357 Labour Relations Act, LA 357 Strikes and lockouts, LA 357 Reimer, Art (Manitoba Teachers' Society) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Provincial comparisons, LA 311 Reimer, Jack (Southdale) P.C.

Election Finances Amendment Act (Bill 4) Nomination process–advertising, PE 116–17 Forks North Portage Partnership Land expropriation claims, MA 32 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Audit of licensees, ED 8 Board of directors, ED 9 Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd.

Gull Harbour Resort and Conference Centre Closure–public health concerns, ED 3 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3) Boxing Day Barrett, IR 1–2 Schuler, IR 2 Reynolds, Joyce (Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–secret ballot vote, IR 25 Interim certification, IR 25 Investment, impact on, IR 27 Settlement of subsequent agreements, IR 25–26 Strike-related misconduct–reinstatement of workers, IR 26 Union dues used for political purposes, IR 27 Withdrawal, IR 27 Rideout, Yvonne (Keystone Agricultural Producers) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 213–14 Consultations, PUNR 213, PUNR 214 Jurisdiction, PUNR 213–14, PUNR 215 Livestock diversification, PUNR 213, PUNR 215 Trophy ranching, PUNR 215

Index of Standing and Special Committees 30 Rist, Bernd (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment Act (Bill 12), LA 168 Robinson, Colin (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process, IR 103–105 Expedited arbitration, IR 105 Robinson, Hon. Eric (Rupertsland) N.D.P. Communities Economic Development Fund Mandate, ED 9 Northern Affairs Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Bill 28) Opening remarks, LA 132 Rocan, Denis (Carman) P.C.

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Franchise protection zone, PUNR 10 Rondeau, David (Private Citizen) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 243–45 Class size and composition, LA 244–45 Education system–funding formula, LA 246 Financial implications, LA 244 Labour Relations Act, LA 243–44, LA 245–46 Rondeau, Jim (Assiniboia) N.D.P.

Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41) Pension liability, LA 103 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process, IR 35 Ross, Linda (Brandon School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Financial implications, LA 191 Management rights, LA 190 Roxas, Gerry (Communications, Energy and Paper Workers Union of Canada, Local 830) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–employee intimidation, IR 183–84 Rural Development Bonds Amendment Act (Bill 48) Expansion Faurschou, PUNR 397; Friesen, J., PUNR 397 Opening remarks Loewen, PUNR 395–97 Receiver manager, appointment of Faurschou, PUNR 400; Friesen, J., PUNR 400; Loewen, PUNR 400 RRSP contributions Faurschou, PUNR 397; Friesen, J., PUNR 397 Rural investment Friesen, J., PUNR 399; Maguire, PUNR 399 Securities, assignability of Friesen, J., PUNR 399; Loewen, PUNR 398–99 Winnipeg investment Friesen, J., PUNR 397–98; Loewen, PUNR 397 Sale, Hon.

Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P. Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Employee intimidation, IR 161 Public Accounts Government agencies–surpluses, PA 16–17 Public Accounts, Standing Committee on–reforms, PA 5–6 Sale, Hon. Tim (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.–Cont.

Y2K costs, PA 10 Social Services Administration Amendment Act (Bill 30) Opening remarks, LA 133 Sasley, Jeannie (Private Citizen) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 205–206 Compensation, PUNR 205–206 Harvesting preserve, PUNR 205 Saydak, Dennis (Private Citizen) Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5), PUNR 191–92 Intended purpose, PUNR 192 Penned hunting, PUNR 191 Pet industry, impact on, PUNR 191–92 Scarth, Todd (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives– Manitoba) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Alternative dispute resolution, IR 207 Certification process, IR 206–207 Strike-related misconduct, IR 207 Schellenberg, Harry (Rossmere) N.D.P.

Wildlife Amendment Act (Bill 5) Withdrawal, PUNR 220 Schellenberg, Roy (St. Boniface School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 271–73 Class size and composition, LA 272 Conciliation and mediation, LA 272–73

Definitions Bargaining unit, LA 272 Teacher, LA 272 Financial implications, LA 271–72, LA 274 Management rights, LA 272

Preamble, LA 271, LA 273 Schieman, Len (Rhineland School Division) Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42), LA 176–78 Ability to pay, LA 179 Class size and composition, LA 178 Conciliation and mediation, LA 177

Definitions–teacher, LA 177–78 Property taxes, impact on, LA 178, LA 179 Teacher evaluations, LA 178 Schmeiser, John (Canada West Equipment Dealers Association) Farm Machinery and Equipment Amendment Act (Bill 20), LA 37–40 Dealer purity, LA 38 Dealership succession, LA 39 Dealership termination, LA 39 Equipment leasing, LA 40 Mediation provisions, LA 39–40 Saskatchewan legislation, LA 40–41 Schroeder, Vic (Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board) Manitoba Hydro Gull Rapids project, PUNR 113 Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C. Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47) Hiring process, IR 4 Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Amendments, IR 279–80 Consultations, IR 55 Anti-scab legislation, IR 243

Index of Standing and Special Committees 31 Schuler, Ron (Springfield) P.C.–Cont. Investment, impact on, IR 16 Labour Management Review Committee, IR 277–79 Legislative process, IR 277 Plant closure legislation, IR 162 Strike-related misconduct, IR 189, IR 238, IR 292 Reinstatement of workers, IR 170 Withdrawal, IR 32, IR 59, IR 62, IR 128 Labour Relations Amendment Act (Bill 18) Amendments, IR 269, IR 271 Opening remarks, IR 269 Short-line railways, impact on, IR 11 Manitoba Hydro Dorsey-St.

Vital line, PUNR 105–109 Public Schools Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 42) Ability to pay, LA 320 Class size and composition, LA 212–13, LA 216 Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act (Bill 3) Boxing Day, IR 2 Venture Manitoba Tours Ltd. Revenue projections, ED 4–6 Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P. Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Bill 41) Application to government change, LA 104–105 Debt Retirement Fund Allocation Committee, LA 105 Debt retirement–repayment schedule, LA 105

Definitions, LA 103–104 Civil Service Amendment Act (Bill 47) Hiring process, IR 4 Manitoba Hydro Dividends–transfer to general revenues, PUNR 112 Dorsey-St. Vital line, PUNR 105–109 Office locations, PUNR 114 Rural gasification, PUNR 111 Winnipeg Hydro, PUNR 112 Public Accounts Consolidated borrowing, PA 11–13 Government agencies–surpluses, PA 14–16 Opening remarks, PA 2 Pension liabilities, PA 9–10 Y2K costs, PA 8–9, PA 11 Sheeska, Julia (Private Citizen) Labour Relations Amendment Act (2) (Bill 44) Certification process–employee intimidation, IR 171–72 Short, Brian (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Labour Relations Amendment A

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