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ISSN 0712-0990 INDEX of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2008–2009

INDEX of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Third Session - Thirty-Ninth Legislature which opened November 20, 2008, and adjourned November 27, 2009

T ABLE OF CONTENTS L egislative Assembly of Manitoba Third Session – Thirty-Ninth Legislature Members List……….……………………………………………..…II Legislative Assembly Staff……..…………………………………..III Introduction……………….………………………………….……...IV Index……………………………………………………………….…1 Appendix A – Committee Chairs………………………………….55 Appendix B – Presenters and Crown Corporation Staff..………56 Appendix C – Committee Schedule……….…………….…….....65 I

II MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thirty-Ninth Legislature Memb er Constituency Political Affiliation S t. Vital N.D.P. Wolseley N.D.P. Thompson N.D.P. Gimli N.D.P. Kirkfield Park N.D.P. Elmwood N.D.P. Brandon West P.C. Rossmere N.D.P. St. Norbert N.D.P. Ste. Rose P.C. Brandon East N.D.P. Kildonan N.D.P. Turtle Mountain P.C. Russell P.C. Selkirk N.D.P. Concordia N.D.P. Charleswood P.C. Pembina P.C. Lakeside P.C. Portage la Prairie P.C. River Heights Lib. Steinbach P.C. Emerson P.C. Lac du Bonnet P.C. Point Douglas N.D.P. Fort Rouge N.D.P. Fort Garry N.D.P. Flin Flon N.D.P. Radisson N.D.P. St. James N.D.P.

Inkster Lib. La Verendrye N.D.P. St. Johns N.D.P. Arthur-Virden P.C. Wellington N.D.P. Burrows N.D.P. Fort Whyte P.C. Lord Roberts N.D.P. Riel N.D.P. River East P.C. Interlake N.D.P. Seine River N.D.P. Carman P.C. Tr anscona N.D.P. Rupertsland N.D.P. Assiniboia N.D.P. Minnedosa P.C. The Maples N.D.P. Springfield P.C. Southdale N.D.P. St. Boniface N.D.P. Tuxedo P.C. Dauphin-Roblin N.D.P. Minto N.D.P. Morris P.C. The Pas N.D.P. ALLAN, Nancy, Hon. ALTEMEYER, Rob ASHTON, Steve, Hon. BJORNSON, Peter, Hon.

BLADY, Sharon BLAIKIE, Bill, Hon. * BOROTSIK, Rick BRAUN, Erna BRICK, Marilyn BRIESE, Stuart CALDWELL, Drew CHOMIAK, Dave, Hon. CULLEN, Cliff DERKACH, Leonard DEWAR, Gregory DOER, Gary, Hon. DRIEDGER, Myrna DYCK, Peter EICHLER, Ralph FAURSCHOU, David GERRARD, Jon, Hon. GOERTZEN, Kelvin GRAYDON, Cliff HAWRANIK, Gerald HICKES, George, Hon. HOWARD, Jennifer IRVIN-ROSS, Kerri, Hon. JENNISSEN, Gerard JHA, Bidhu KORZENIOWSKI, Bonnie LAMOUREUX, Kevin LEMIEUX, Ron, Hon. MACKINTOSH, Gord, Hon. MAGUIRE, Larry MARCELINO, Flor MARTINDALE, Doug McFADYEN, Hugh McGIFFORD, Diane, Hon. MELNICK, Christine, Hon.

MITCHELSON, Bonnie NEVAKSHONOFF, Tom OSWALD, Theresa, Hon. PEDERSEN, Blaine REID, Daryl ROBINSON, Eric, Hon. RONDEAU, Jim, Hon. ROWAT, Leanne SARAN, Mohinder SCHULER, Ron SELBY, Erin SELINGER, Greg, Hon. STEFANSON, Heather STRUTHERS, Stan, Hon. SWAN, Andrew, Hon. TAILLIEU, Mavis WHITEHEAD, Frank * WOWCHUK, Rosann, Hon. Swan River N.D.P. * by-elections

Appendices III Legislative Assembly Officers and Staff Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba ................................................ Hon. John Harvard, P.C., O.M . ................................................................. Hon. Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M. - as of August 4, 2009 Speaker of the Legislative Assembly ................................................... Hon. George Hickes, MLA Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of Committees of the Whole House .................................................. Ms. Bonnie Korzeniowski, MLA Deputy Chairpersons of Committees of the Whole House .....................

Mr. Rob Altemeyer, MLA ................................................................................................................... Ms. Marilyn Brick, MLA Government House Leader .................................................................. Hon. Dave Chomiak, MLA Opposition House Leader .................................................................... Mr. Gerald Hawranik, MLA Government Whip ...................................................................................Mr.

Gregory Dewar, MLA Opposition Whip .............................................................................................M r. Kelvin Goertzen Clerk of the Legislative Assembly .............................................................. Ms. Patricia Chaychuk Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ..................................................... Ms. Beverley Bosiak Clerk Assistant/Clerk of Committees ............................................................ Ms.

Monique Grenier ............................................................................................................................... Mr. Rick Yarish Clerk Assistant/Journals Clerk ...................................................................... Mr. Claude Michaud Research Officer/Clerk Assistant……………………………………………….Mr. Greg Recksiedler Legislative Counsel ................................................................................................... Ms. Val Perry Sergeant-at-Arms .................................................................................................. Mr.

Garry Clark Hansard Manager .......................................................................................... Ms. Brenda Hudson Hansard Indexer ........................................................................................... Ms. Tammy Klingbell

IV INTRODUCTION The Index of the Standing and Special Committees is designed to provide easy access to topics discussed in the Legislative Assembly. For this reason it corresponds strictly to the text of the Committee Hansards. FORMAT The index is in two sections:

(1) Subject index, and

(2) Appendices. Subject Index: Main entry in this

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

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

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

b) initials separated by punctuation are filed at the beginning of their alphabetic group. ABBREVIATIONS AG Agriculture and Food, Standing Committee on CC Crown Corporations, Standing Committee on HR Human Resources, Standing Committee on JU Justice, Standing Committee on LA Legislative Affairs, Standing Committee on PA Public Accounts, Standing Committee on SE Senate Elections, Subcommittee on SR Senate Reform, Special Committee on SED Social and Economic Development, Standing Committee on

Standing and Special Committee Index 1 A Air ambulance. See Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report

(2008) Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report

(2006) Board composition changes Billinkoff, PA168; Gerrard, PA168 Employee pay advances, repayment of Billinkoff, PA163; Borotsik, PA163 Investigation of charges Billinkoff, PA163; Borotsik, PA163 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA160; Billinkoff, PA160–161 Operation termination and transfers Billinkoff, PA172; Maguire, PA171–172 Procedures and capital estimates reports Billinkoff, PA171; Maguire, PA171 Recommendations implementation and enforcement Billinkoff, PA174–175 Replacement reserve fund expenditures Billinkoff, PA167–168, PA173–174; Borotsik, PA173– 174; Gerrard, PA167 Report passed, PA175 Alexander, Bruce (Manitoba School Boards Association) Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act [Bill 4] Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility, SED80–81 Public presentation, SED78–80 School division risks, SED79, SED81 Zone

definitions, SED79 Alexander, Joyce P. (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE209 Alexander, William J. (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE209 Allain, Louis (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Campaign financing requirements, SE35–36 Francophone representation, SE35 Gender parity concerns, SE34 Public presentation, SE31–34 Allan, Hon. Nancy (St. Vital) N.D.P.

Apprenticeship and Certification Act [Bill 26] Consultations, LA198 Opening remarks, LA202 Buildings and Mobile Homes Amendment Act [Bill 23] Opening remarks, LA72–73 Workers Compensation Board Annual reports, CC118 Permanent partial disabilities, annuity indexing, CC134 Public polling survey statistics and use, CC135–136 Rate regulator possiblities, CC144 Viewpoints subcontract, CC130–131 Allen, Sandra (Private Citizen) Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Provincial comparisons (Ontario), AG35 Allen, Sandra (Private Citizen)–Continued Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG34 Written submission, AG34–35 All-weather roads Lake Winnipeg east-side Fontaine, LA133 Alper, David (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED107 Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED107 Public presentation, SED106–107 Alper, Eric (Manitoba Association of School Psychologists Inc.) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Psychology profession regulation concerns, HR9–10 Public presentation, HR9–10 Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with– Auditor General's report

(2008) Air ambulance services Borotsik, PA24; Driedger, PA22–23, PA25; Maguire, PA23–24; Oswald, PA25; Wilgosh, PA22–24, PA25 Ambulance service providers Borotsik, PA24; Driedger, PA21–23; Wilgosh, PA21–23, PA24 Emergency Medical Services expenditure increase Driedger, PA20; Wilgosh, PA20–21 Emergency Services Medical Advisory Committee meeting frequency Driedger, PA21; Wilgosh, PA21 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA20 Report passed, PA28 Anderson, Michael (Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.) East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Co-decision authority, LA145 Existing licence and permit reviews, LA143–144 Proposed amendments, LA141–142 Public presentation, LA141–144, LA181–182 Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA145 Treaty rights, effect on, LA142–143 Andrews, Gilbert (Bunibonibee Cree Nation and Manto Sipi Cree Nation) East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Co-decision authority, LA178–179 Existing licence and permit reviews, LA178 First Nations communities, benefits, LA179 First Nations consultations, LA180 Land-use planning and funding, LA181 Public presentation, LA180 Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA177

Standing and Special Committee Index 2 Andrews, Gilbert (God's Lake First Nation) Treaty rights, effect on, LA178 East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Co-decision authority, LA177–179 First Nations consultations, LA177–179 Land-use planning and funding, LA178 Public presentation, LA177–178 Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Abandoned animal, definition of Sadorski, AG10 Amendments Clause 6, subsection 5.1(2) Derkach, AG29–30; Wowchuk, AG29–30; passed, AG30 Animal Care Appeal Board members McLean, AG4 Animal care assessments Beaudin, AG7 Animal protection officer qualifications Eichler, AG19; Gerrard, AG12, AG15; Kell, AG37; Marion, AG19–21; McDonald, AG13, AG14–15; Sadorski, AG12–13; Taillieu, AG20; Wowchuk, AG20 Auction marts, reporting of neglect Eichler, AG13; Marion, AG20; Sadorski, AG10, AG13; Wowchuk, AG20 Bill reported, AG30 Complaint investigation process Francois, AG21; Marion, AG18–19; Sadorski, AG11; Shelvey, AG31 Confinement system concerns Derkach, AG15–16; King, AG24–25; McDonald, AG15–16 Consultation process McLean, AG4; Sadorski, AG10, AG12–14; Wowchuk, AG11–12, AG13 Downer animals, definition of Derkach, AG20; Marion, AG20 Euthanasia methods Francois, AG22–23; Gerrard, AG23 Gestation sow treatment Norris, AG25–27; Wowchuk, AG27 Hog industry, public information access Beaudin, AG8; Derkach, AG8 Hog industry facilities Beaudin, AG6–7 Inspectors, need for increase Eichler, AG3; Youngman, AG3 Opening remarks Eichler, AG28–29; Wowchuk, AG27–28 Provincial comparisons (Ontario) Allen, AG35; Francois, AG22 Public presentations Beaudin, AG5–7; Francois, AG21–22; King, AG23–25; Marion, AG17–19; McDonald, AG14–15; McLean, AG3–4; Norris, AG25–27; Sadorski, AG8–11; Youngman, AG2–3 Puppy mill investigations and fines Eichler, AG16; Marion, AG18; McDonald, AG16–17; Wowchuk, AG17 Animal Care Amendment Act–Continued Transport of animals, incurred injuries Beaudin, AG7; Derkach, AG12; Sadorski, AG10–11; Wowchuk, AG7 Transport of downer animals, amendments Allen, AG34; Beaudin, AG6; Derkach, AG5; Francois, AG21–23; King, AG24; Marion, AG17–18; McDonald, AG14; McLean, AG3–5; Taillieu, AG4; Wowchuk, AG3, AG22–23; Youngman, AG2–3 Veterinary, reporting of neglect Marion, AG18; McDonald, AG14; Sadorski, AG11 Written submissions Allen, AG34–35; Kell, AG37; McAlpine, AG35–36; Medoro, AG32–33; Sandorski, AG37–41; Shelvey, AG30–32; Tonnellier, AG33–34 Apprenticeship and Certification Act [Bill 26] Administrative penalties enforcement Wightman, LA197 Bill reported, LA202 Compulsory certifications Wightman, LA196–197 Consultations Allan, LA198; Pedersen, LA197; Wightman, LA197– 198 Opening remarks Allan, LA202; Pedersen, LA202 Pooled apprenticeship agreements Wightman, LA196 Prior learning assessment–trade qualifications Wightman, LA196 PTAC board mandate and subcommittee membership Wightman, LA194–195 Public presentation Wightman, LA194–197 Arklie, C.

Hugh (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE189 Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P. Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED22 Intergovernmental Affairs Department Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation, PA49–50 La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report

(2008) Conflict of interest declarations, PA50 Municipal Act Legislative changes (1997), PA49 Municipal Council Council members, conflicts of interest, PA55 Municipal governments Conflicts of interest policies, PA59–60 Ashton, Niki (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Public presentation, SE146–147 Representation, regional, SE147 Asselstine, David J. See Elections

(1999) Standing and Special Committee Index 3 Atkinson, Keith (City of Brandon) Police services, municipal Boards, mandatory implementation, JU8–10 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Independent investigation units implementation, JU8 Police commission implementation, JU8–11 Public presentation, JU8–9 Auditor General's reports. See also specific reports Bellringer Report passed, PA14 Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review

(2005) Agency Accountability Unit's mandate Billinkoff, PA87; Martindale, PA86–87 Child-care audit recommendations Billinkoff, PA86; Selby, PA86 Information report compliance Billinkoff, PA87–88; Borotsik, PA87–88 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA82–83, PA85–86; Billinkoff, PA86; Schnoor, PA83–84 Report passed, PA89 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA6 Operations of the Office

(2007) Report passed, PA15 Operations of the Office

(2008) Report passed, PA15 Avanthay, Deborah (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Qualifications for Senate positions, SE189–190 Written submission, SE189–190 B Baird, Vaughn (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Ballot process, SE138 Comparison with appointments, SE139 Francophone representation, SE138 Public presentation, SE136–137 Representation, regional, SE139 Term limits for senators, SE139 Balasko, Richard D. (Elections Manitoba Office) Commissioner of Elections Role clarification, LA11, LA16–17 Elections

(1999) Campaign returns investigation, LA23–25 Forensic auditor concerns, LA12–14 Forensic auditor dismissal, LA17–18 Investigation protocol, LA10–11, LA17 Elections

(2003) Election investigations, impact of previous, LA26 Elections Manitoba office Annual reports Opening remarks, LA7–10 Chief Electoral Officer, recommendations implementation, LA9 Enumeration policies, LA19 Monin inquiry recommendations, LA22–23 Political party campaign return rebates, LA18–21 Political pressure incidents, LA10 Balasko, Richard D. (Elections Manitoba Office)– Continued School-based programs, LA9 Voter turnouts, LA7–8 Balfour, Marcel (Norway House Cree Nation) East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Caribou population, effect on, LA127, LA129 First Nations consultations, LA127–128 Norway House Cree Nation opposition, LA126 Public presentation, LA125–127 Basso, Curtis (Manitoba Association of School Business Officials) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Public presentation, SED28–29 School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED28–29 Baturin, Jack P. (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE189 Bawden, Geoff (Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED25–26 Public presentation, SED25 Baxter, Mel (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacist consultations, HR99 Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR98–99 Pharmacy licensing separation, HR100 Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR98–100 Public presentation, HR98–100 Beaudin, Miles (Private Citizen) Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Animal care assessments, AG7 Hog industry, public information access, AG8 Hog industry facilities, AG6–7 Public presentation, AG5–7 Transport of animals, incurred injuries, AG7 Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG6 Belanger, Andrea (Vision Council of Canada) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Written submission, HR59–62, HR133–146 Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General) Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report

(2006) Opening remarks, PA160 Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with– Auditor General's report

(2008) Opening remarks, PA20 Auditor General's reports Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review

(2005) Opening remarks, PA82–83, PA85–86

Standing and Special Committee Index 4 Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)–Continued Operations of the Office

(2006) Opening remarks, PA6 Child and Family Services Auditor General's report

(2006) Opening remarks, PA152 Recommendation follow-up reviews, PA155–156 Ombudsman report status, PA157–158 Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Opening remarks, PA73 Recommendations, departmental responsibility, PA79 Risk and liabilities, legislation need, PA78–79 Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report

(2005) Recommendations implementation, PA198 Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability–Auditor General's report

(2003) Opening remarks, PA110–111 Employment and Income Assistance Program Auditor General's report

(2008) Opening remarks, PA139–140 Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA148 Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Manure over-application prevention recommendation, PA66 Opening remarks, PA63–64 La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report

(2008) Municipal external audits, supplementary reports, PA47 Opening remarks, PA42 Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA50–51 Manitoba Housing Authority, investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report

(2004) Opening remarks, PA175–176 Manitoba Hydro Auditor General, conflict of interest, PA183–184 Municipal governments Conflicts of interest policies, PA61 Not-for-profit organizations, enhancing board governance– Auditor General's report

(2005) Opening remarks, PA106–107 Oil and Gas Legislation, compliance with–Auditor General's report

(2008) Opening remarks, PA128 Pharmacare program Auditor General's report

(2006) Annual report effectiveness, PA39 Opening remarks, PA34 Recommendations implementation, PA38–39 Auditor General's report

(2008) Opening remarks, PA26 Province of Manitoba, image campaign for–Auditor General's report

(2007) Opening remarks, PA131 Public Accounts–Auditor General's report

(2007) Accounting principles recommendations, PA3–4 Personal care homes, reporting entities, PA4–5 Public Accounts–Auditor General's report

(2008) Audits, committee reports, PA13–14 Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)–Continued Crown corporations, audit ability, PA11 Financial reports, tabling timelines, PA12 Government reporting entities, audits, PA12–13 International financial reporting standards, effect on office, PA11 Investigation and audit decision process, PA11 Office risk management and independence, PA6–7 Overview decision responsibility, PA9–10 Private sector accounting, use of, PA8–9 Value-for-money audits, time allotment, PA7 Regional health authorities Attendance at standing committees, PA102–103 Regional health governance–Auditor General's report

(2003) Opening remarks, PA91–92 Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report

(2007) Land acquisitions, board notifications, PA192 Land development, purchase price, PA193–196 Opening remarks, PA186–187 Spirited Energy campaign Media-buy budget, PA136–137 Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report

(2007) Administration penalty enforcements, PA118–119 Opening remarks, PA116 Recommendations implementation report, PA119, PA125 Benoit, Richard (Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba) Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments) [Bill 8] Cost of living allowance, LA219–220 Public presentation, LA219–221 Teachers' Pension Act Cost of living allowance legislation, LA220 Bernardin, Louis (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Election process, SE3 Public presentation, SE2–3 Representation, regional, SE3 Billinkoff, Martin (Family Services and Housing Department) Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report

(2006) Board composition changes, PA168 Employee pay advances, repayment of, PA163 Investigation of charges, PA163 Opening remarks, PA160–161 Operation termination and transfers, PA172 Procedures and capital estimates report, PA171 Recommendations implementation and enforcement, PA174–175 Replacement reserve fund expenditures, PA167–168, PA173–174 Auditor General's report, Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review

(2005) Agency Accountability Unit's mandate, PA87 Child-care audit recommendations, PA86 Information report compliance, PA87–88

Standing and Special Committee Index 5 Billinkoff, Martin (Family Services and Housing Department)–Continued Opening remarks, PA86 Child and Family Services Auditor General's report

(2006) Opening remarks, PA152–153 Funding models, PA155 Information system errors, PA154–155 Quality assurance programs, PA154 Employment and Income Assistance Program Administrative payments, PA142–143, PA147–148 Auditor General's report

(2008) Opening remarks, PA140–141 Case file reviews, PA144–145 Caseload statistics, PA143, PA146 Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA142, PA145, PA146, PA148–149 Fraud offences, penalties, PA151 Housing costs, regional differences, PA142 Investigator staffing, PA151 Job training, program availability, PA150 Medical review panels, PA143–144 Rate setting, PA141, PA150 Recommendations implementation, PA151 SAMIN information system improvements, PA145–146 Single parents, programs for, PA150 Staffing, PA145–146 Family Services and Housing Department Housing organizations, monitoring of, PA163–164 Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Capital projects prioritization, PA180–181 Client complaint investigation, PA164–165 Five-year capital unit inspections, PA165–166, PA169– 170, PA172–173, PA175 Operational reviews, PA161 Portfolio administrators, hiring of, PA169–170 Recommendation compliance enforcement, PA162–163 Rental income formula, PA166–167 Subsidized housing projects, monitoring of, PA171 Whistle-blower protection, PA168–169 Manitoba Housing Authority, investigation of the Maintenance Branch–Auditor General's report

(2004) Abandoned goods policies, PA178 Document damage, PA177 Inspection process documentation, PA177 Internal communication policies, PA179 Local procurement policies, PA178–179 Opening remarks, PA176 Tenant complaint investigations, PA180 Bjornson, Hon. Peter (Gimli) N.D.P. Public Schools Amendment Act (Limited At Large Elections of Trustees) [Bill 37] Opening remarks, LA241–242 Black, Errol (Private Citizen) Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Written submission, LA242–243 Blady, Sharon (Kirkfield Park) N.D.P.

Service Animals Protection Act [Bill 238] Amendments Clause 3.1, SED64–65; passed, SED65 Opening remarks, SED64 Borotsik, Rick (Brandon West) P.C. Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report

(2006) Employee pay advances, repayment of, PA163 Investigation of charges, PA163 Replacement reserve fund expenditures, PA173–174 Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with– Auditor General's report

(2008) Air ambulance services, PA24 Ambulance service providers, PA24 Auditor General's report, Follow-Up of Report Recommendation–A Review

(2005) Information report compliance, PA87–88 Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 30] Debt repayment redirection, HR148, HR154–155, HR161 Opening remarks, HR161 Child and Family Services Auditor General's report

(2006) Recommendations follow-up reviews, PA156 Ombudsman report status, PA157–158 Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments) [Bill 8] Cost of living allowance, LA214 Opening remarks, LA238 Conawapa Generating Station Project status and costs, CC169 Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Class 1 landfills licensing requirements, PA77 Recommendations, departmental responsibility, PA79 Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report

(2005) Asset value assessment, PA199 Income statements, net losses, PA198–199 Recommendations implementation, PA198 Driver's licences Client name regulations, CC103–104 Employment and Income Assistance Program Administrative payments, PA142 Caseload statistics, PA143 Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA142 Fraud offences, penalties, PA150–151 Housing costs, regional differences, PA142 Rate setting, PA141 Recommendations implementation, PA151 Enhanced driver's licences Applicant identification requirements, CC93–94 Program reassessment, CC94–95 Intergovernmental Affairs Department Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation, PA52–53

Standing and Special Committee Index 6 Borotsik, Rick (Brandon West) P.C.–Continued Keeyask Generating Station Project status and costs, CC169 La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report

(2008) Asset report requirements, PA46 Municipal service officer meetings, PA45 Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA45, PA54 Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Five-year capital unit inspections, PA172–173 Operational reviews, PA161 Recommendation compliance enforcement, PA162–163 Manitoba Housing Authority, investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report

(2004) Abandoned goods policies, PA178 Local procurement policies, PA178–179 Manitoba Hydro Audit committee members, CC183 Auditor General, conflict of interest, PA183–184 Cash flow management, CC171 Debt repayment, CC170–172 Debt servicing costs, CC75 Debt-to-equity ratio, CC73–74 Equity balance, CC169–170 Export sales Contracts and term sheets, CC172–173 Viability of, CC75 Extraprovincial revenue generation, CC172 Hydro imports concerns (Ontario), CC77–78 Independent audit availability, CC183–184 International operations, CC184 Net debt, CC76–77 Operating and maintenance cost increases, CC78 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Driving instruction, route regulations, 106–108 Injury claims, external review process, CC103 Motorcycle registration rates, CC104–106 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries) [Bill 36] Appeal process, LA212 Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA216, LA219, LA234 Municipal governments Audit request authority, PA53 Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report

(2008) Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA28–29, PA31–32 Third-party insurer defaults, PA32 Public Accounts–Auditor General's report

(2008) Crown corporations, audit ability, PA10 Financial reports, tabling timelines, PA12 International financial reporting standards, effect on office, PA10–11 Investigation and audit decision process, PA11 Office risk management and independence, PA6–7 Value-for-money audits, time allotment, PA7 Borotsik, Rick (Brandon West) P.C.–Continued School divisions Land acquisitions, policy statements, PA193 Surplus lands, PA190 Senate reform, consultations Outside influences, checks and balance, SE71–72 Qualifications for Senate positions, SE60–61 Representation, constitutional requirements, SE60, SE70–71 Term limits for senators, SE72 Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report

(2007) Land development, purchase price, PA193–194 Land valuation, PA190 Report anomaly investigations, PA191 Spirited Energy campaign Effectiveness, PA135 Promotional item inventory, PA134–135 Taxation Basic personal exemptions, HR150 Video lottery terminals Site holder statistics, PA115 Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report

(2007) Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA122–123 Recommendations implementation report, PA120–121 Wuskwatim Generating Station Partnership arrangement profit margin, CC76 Boucher, Daniel (Société franco-manitobaine) Senate reform, consultations Francophone representation, SE117–118 Hybrid election options, SE120 Public presentation, SE115–119 Representation, regional, SE119–120 Bowley, Steven David (NoFaultVictims.com) Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries) [Bill 36] Written submission, LA245 Bowslaugh, Pat (Private Citizen) Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments) [Bill 8] Cost of living allowance, LA213–214 Public presentation, LA213–214 Teachers' Pension Act Cost of living allowance legislation, LA214 Boyd, Garnet (Private Citizen) Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 30] Debt repayment redirection, HR148–149 Public presentation, HR148 Boyko, Jack (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Election dates, SE206 Written submission, SE205–206

Standing and Special Committee Index 7 Bradshaw, Murray (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Abolition recommendations, SE109–110 Public presentation, SE109–110 Senate mandate and contributions, SE109 Brand, Brenda (Compassionate Friends of Portage Plains) Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act [Bill 226] Miscarriage and child loss, personal stories, SED58– 60 Public presentation, SED58–60 Braun, Erna (Rossmere) N.D.P. Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Water quality management, PA67 Grandparents' Day Act [Bill 228] Opening remarks, SED1 Points of order P/O by Faurschou stating that remarks should be consistent as to nature of committee Chairperson's ruling (Braun), SR2 P/O by Nevakshonoff stating that amendment was debated and is beyond debate ruled out of order (Braun), SR13 Brennan, Bob (Manitoba Hydro) Conawapa Generating Station Project status and costs, CC169 Keeyask Generating Station First Nations communities flooding compensation, CC67 Project status and costs, CC66–69, CC168 Manitoba Hydro Advertising expenditures, CC84 Audit committee members, CC183 Capital assets valuation, CC70–71 Cash flow management, CC171 Consulting costs, CC162 Debt repayment, CC170–172 Debt servicing costs, CC75–76 Debt-to-equity ratio, CC69, CC74 Equity balance, CC169–170 Export sales Contracts and term sheets, CC153, CC160–161, CC172–173 Viability of, CC75, CC82–83 Extraprovincial revenue generation, CC172 First Nations agreements, CC80 First Nations communities project benefits, CC162 First Nations employment (Northern Manitoba), CC64–65 Generating station concerns (Winnipeg River), CC177– 178 Headquarters building costs and construction, CC65–66 Hiring competitions, CC175 Hydro imports concerns (Ontario), CC77–78 Independent audit availability, CC183–184 Information technology operation concerns, CC158–159, CC176, CC180 International operations, CC184 KPMG audit firm retention, CC157 Brennan, Bob (Manitoba Hydro)–Continued Mismanagement allegations, contractor dismissal, CC176 Natural gas prices, provincial comparisons, CC79 Net debt, CC77 Operating and maintenance cost increases, CC78 Project audit reports availability, CC168–169 Projected debt, CC70 Requirement for future bipoles, CC83 Revenue and expenditure estimates, CC152–153, CC176 Surplus property sales, CC83 TransCanada Pipeline conversion project, CC79–80 Water levels (Lake Manitoba), CC79 Water levels (Lake Winnipeg), CC175 Wind energy development proposals, CC180, CC183 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III Completion timeline risk concerns, CC177–178 Project cost estimates, CC174 Route flooding analysis, CC73 Underwater location, CC71–72, CC81, CC178 West-side location consultations, CC82, CC174–175 Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board Annual reports Opening remarks, CC58–65, CC148–151 Wuskwatim Generating Station Employee demographics and statistics, CC72–73 Partnership arrangement profit margin, CC76 Project status and costs, CC167–168 Staffing turnover, CC167 Brick, Marilyn (St.

Norbert) N.D.P. Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report

(2007) Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA122 Briese, Stu (Ste. Rose) P.C. Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act [Bill 4] Developer qualification criteria, SED77–78, SED84 Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility, SED78, SED80 Opening remarks, SED138 School division risks, SED74–75 Zone

definitions, SED74 Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Contaminated site monitoring, PA77 Brody, Jill (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED118 Public presentation, SED117–118 Social worker registration qualifications, SED117 Social workers, conduct audits, SED117–118 Social work faculty curriculums, effect on, SED117 Brown, Dale (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Ballot process, SE20–21 Election dates, SE19

Standing and Special Committee Index 8 Brown, Dale (Private Citizen)–Continued Party affiliations, SE19 Public presentation, SE18–19 Representation, regional, SE20 Representation, vote, SE20 Retirement, mandatory age, SE19 Term limits for senators, SE19 Brown, Hon.

Bert (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Abolition recommendations, SE191 Campaign financing requirements, SE129 Election nominees, selection process, SE129–130 Election process (Alberta), SE132 Francophone representation, SE130 Public presentation, SE126–128 Representation, proportional, SE130–131 Representation, provincial, SE192 Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE128–129 Senate mandate and contributions, SE193 Term limits for senators, SE130 Written submission, SE190–193 Bruce, Greg (Ducks Unlimited Canada) Environment Amendment Act [Bill 29] Public presentation, SED5–7 Water supply impoundments, regulation

definitions, SED5–7 Wetland losses, SED6, SED8 Bryant, Bonnie (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Written submission, SED142–143 Buchannon, Kimberly (Private Citizen) Workers Compensation Amendment Act [Bill 17] Firefighter health concerns, personal stories, LA41 Public presentation, LA41 Buckwold, Jack (Office of the Auditor General) Auditor General's Report–investigation of the Maintenance Branch of the Manitoba Housing Authority, November 2004 Document damage, PA181 Inspection process documentation, PA177–178 Budde, Jim (Private Citizen) Workers Compensation Amendment Act [Bill 17] Case reviews, LA36 Claimant concerns and payment denials, LA34–37 Public presentation, LA33–36 Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 30] Amendments Clause 1(3) Selinger, HR162; passed, HR162 Bill reported, HR163 Debt repayment redirection Borotsik, HR148, HR154–155, HR161; Boyd, HR148– 149; Craig, HR158; Edmond, HR160; Fernandez, HR153; Martin, HR150; Rebeck, HR152; Selinger, HR149, HR155, HR161; Skaftfeld, HR156–157 Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes…–Continued Football stadium, property tax exemption Craig, HR159–160; Selinger, HR159–160 Opening remarks Borotsik, HR161; Selinger, HR161 Public presentations Boyd, HR148; Craig, HR157–159; Edmond, HR160– 161; Fernandez, HR152–154; Martin, HR149–150; Rebeck, HR151–152; Skaftfeld, HR155–157 Buildings and Mobile Homes Amendment Act [Bill 23] Bill reported, LA73 Opening remarks Allan, LA72–73; Taillieu, LA73 Burke, Donald (Booth College) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Education criteria, SED119 Public presentation, SED119–120 Butler, Maurice (Town of Morden) Police services, municipal Boards, mandatory implementation, JU5–7 Budget responsibility, JU7 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Officer morale, effect on, JU6 Public presentation, JU5–6 Byfield, Link (Alberta Senators in Waiting) Senate reform, consultations Campaign financing requirements, SE131 Election process (Alberta), SE133–135 Public presentation, SE132–134 Representation, regional, SE135 C Cable, Wade (Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd.) Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Consultations, LA44 Enforcement policies, LA44 Public presentation, LA43–44 Caldwell, Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.

Senate reform, consultations Representation, provincial, SE63 Term limits for senators, SE59 Canadian Museum for Human Rights. See Workers Compensation Board Carlson, Liz (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Cross-cultural concerns, SED71 Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED71–72 Public presentation, SED71–72 Carstairs, Hon. Sharon (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations House deadlock solutions, SE172–173 Hybrid election options, SE171–172 Public presentation, SE168–170 Senate mandate and contributions, SE171

Standing and Special Committee Index 9 Casino development Community policies Cullen, CC19; Swan, CC19 Management responsibility Graydon, CC23–24; Swan, CC23 Video lottery terminal criteria Graydon, CC20; Swan, CC20 Cellphone use, driving. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) Centre culturel franco-manitobaine Act [Bill 32] Bill reported, LA163–164 Chaput, Hon.

Maria (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Conflict concerns, SE124–125 Party affiliations, SE125 Public communications, SE123–124 Public presentation, SE120–123 Retirement, mandatory age, SE125–126 Charlebois, Gerry (A1 Financing and Loans) Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Written submission, LA110–111 Chartrand, David (Manitoba Métis Federation) Métis nation, definition of, JU33–34 Police services, municipal Boards, Aboriginal representation, JU27–28, JU29–32 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Public presentation, JU26–29 Winnipeg Police Services Police board, member appointments, JU29 Chevrier, Pat (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Chiropractic services regulations, HR7–8 Public presentation, HR6–8 Child and Family Services.

See also Child and Family Services–Auditor General's report (2006); specific agencies Devolution process Flette, SED125 Funding models Billinkoff, PA155; Maguire, PA155 Information system errors Billinkoff, PA154–155; Maguire, PA154 Ombudsman report status Bellringer, PA157–158; Borotsik, PA157–158 Quality assurance programs Billinkoff, PA154; Maguire, PA154 Child and Family Services–Auditor General's report

(2006) Opening remarks Bellringer, PA152; Billinkoff, PA152–153 Recommendation follow-up reviews Bellringer, PA155–156; Borotsik, PA156; Maguire, PA155–156 Report passed, PA158 Chiropractic profession. See Regulated Health Professions Act Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P. Commissioner of Elections Role clarification, LA11 Conflict of Interest Commissioner Motion that the committee authorize the Chairperson to ask the Speaker to inform MLAs of reappointment prior to presentation of report in the House, LA2 Reappointment of William Norrie, LA1–2 Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability–Auditor General's report

(2003) Opening remarks, PA111 Stakeholder agreement termination, PA112 Enhanced driver's licences Applicant identification requirements, CC93 Costs and revenue, CC88–89 Passport comparisons, 91–92 Program reassessment, CC95–96 First Nations gaming Illegal gambling activities, investigations of, PA115 Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act [Bill 11] Amendments Clause 3(b)(iii), HR109; passed, HR109 Clause 4, HR109–110; passed, HR110 Opening remarks, HR109 Insurance industry Catastrophic injury

definitions, LA209 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Annual reports Opening remarks, CC85–86 Driver and vehicle licencing operations implementation, CC98 Motorcycle registration rates, CC113–115 Premium rebates, CC98–99 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries) [Bill 36] Lifetime payment cap, LA212 Opening remarks, LA239–241 Métis nation, definition of, JU33 Points of order P/O by Chomiak requesting member from Steinbach indicate the number of exhibits he will present, LA25 P/O by Chomiak stating that member from Steinbach is challenging witnesses, LA21 P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA15 Police services, municipal Boards, mandatory implementation, JU4, JU7, JU9, JU12 Budget responsibility, JU7 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Amendments Clause 68, JU41–42; passed, JU42 Clause 87, JU43; passed, JU43 Clause 106(1)(b), JU44–45; passed, JU45

Standing and Special Committee Index 10 Chomiak, Hon.

Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.–Continued Clause clarifications, JU38–40, JU44 Officer morale, effect on, JU6 Opening remarks, JU37 Police cadet regulations, JU21, JU36 Police commission implementation, JU7 Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Amendments Clause 129(3), HR120; passed, HR120 Teachers' Pension Act Cost of living allowance legislation, LA227 Video lottery terminals Revenues, community benefit requirement, PA112–113 Site holders, regulation compliance, PA114 Site holders, statistics, PA115 Chubb-Kennedy, Anita (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Abolition recommendations, SE150 Aboriginal representation, SE151 Public presentation, SE149–151 Chudobiak, Peter (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE15 Chudzik, John (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Board governance representation, SED133–134 Profession title regulations, SED133 Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED133 Public presentation, SED131–133 Civil Service Commission Salary increases Craig, HR158–159 Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments) [Bill 8] Bill reported, LA238 Cost of living allowance Benoit, LA219–220; Borotsik, LA214; Boswlaugh, LA213–214; Hughes, LA226–227; Monk, LA221 Opening remarks Borotsik, LA238; Wowchuk, LA238 Public presentations Benoit, LA219–221; Bowslaugh, LA213–214; Hughes, LA226–227; Marshall, LA224–226; Monk, LA221–223; Prendergast, LA223–224 Clark, Enid (Manitoba Women's Institute) Food Safety and Related Amendments Act [Bill 7] Inspector training and qualifications, LA153 Public presentation, LA152–153 Rural community events, impact on, LA152 Clarkson, John (Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Department) Oil and Gas Legislation, compliance with–Auditor General's report

(2008) Clarkson, John (Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Department)–Continued Opening remarks, PA128 Tax and royalty guidelines, PA129–130 Clement, Gerald (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Chiropractic services regulations, HR74–75 Public presentation, HR73–75 College of Physicians and Surgeons Advisory council memberships Doerksen, HR13–15; Driedger, HR15; Gerrard, HR15; Stephanchew, HR22 Colleges Amendment and le Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface Amendment Act (College Degrees) [Bill 24] Bill reported, SED46–47 Collins, John K. (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Constitutional challenges, SE181 Public presentation, SE180–182 Senate mandate and contributions, SE181–182 Commissioner of Elections Role clarification Balasko, LA11, LA16–17; Chomiak, LA11 Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act [Bill 4] Audit process Squire, SED83–84 Developer qualification criteria Briese, SED77–78, SED84; Martin, SED77–78; Squire, SED84 Downtown development use (Winnipeg) Grande, SED74; Martin, SED76–77 Education property tax generation, shortfall responsibility Alexander, SED80–81; Briese, SED78, SED80; Martin, SED78; Weiss, SED82 Opening remarks Briese, SED138; Lemieux, SED137–138 Public presentations Alexander, SED78–80; Grande, SED73–74; Martin, SED75–77; Squire, SED83–84; Weiss, SED81–82 Recommendations Grande, SED74; Martin, SED76 School division risks Alexander, SED79, SED81; Briese, SED74–75; Grande, SED74–75; Lamoureux, SED81; Martin, SED76–77 Written submission Dobrowolski, SED142 Zone

definitions Alexander, SED79; Briese, SED74; Grande, SED74 Conawapa Generating Station Project status and costs Borotsik, CC169; Brennan, CC169 Conflict of Interest Commissioner Motion that the committee authorize the Chairperson to ask the Speaker to inform MLAs of reappointment prior to presentation of report in the House Chomiak, LA2; passed, LA2

Standing and Special Committee Index 11 Conflict of Interest Commissioner–Continued Reappointment of William Norrie Chomiak, LA1–2; Gerrard, LA2; Hawranik, LA2 Conservation Department.

See also Environmental Livestock program Staff vacancies Cook, PA74–76; Stefanson, PA74, PA76 Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Bill reported, LA108 Business competitiveness Desorcy, LA95; Faurschou, LA95, LA97; Thompson, LA97; Williams, LA98–99 Client demographics Desorcy, LA95; Johnson, LA103–104; Selinger, LA95, LA97; Silver, LA101–102; Thompson, LA97; Williams, LA98 Client loan alternatives Desorcy, LA95–96; Pedersen, LA99–100; Selinger, LA95; Williams, LA99–100 Company documentation Silver, LA102 Consultation reimbursements Hacault, LA92–93 Financial literacy support levy Hacault, LA92–93 Loan rates, regional differentials Desorcy, LA95; Faurschou, LA93; Gerrard, LA95; Hacault, LA93; Thompson, LA97 Payment preauthorization Silver, LA101–102 Public presentations Desorcy, LA93–95; Hacault, LA91–92; Johnson, LA103–104; Silver, LA100–102; Thompson, LA96; Williams, LA97–99 Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations Desorcy, LA94; Gerrard, LA93, LA99; Hacault, LA91– 93; Thompson, LA96, LA104; Williams, LA98–99 Rollover and replacement loans Silver, LA101 Written submissions Charlebois, LA110–111; Keyes, LA111–112; Silver, LA112–115 Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Brady Road landfill permit update Cook, PA75; Stefanson, PA75 Class 1 landfills licensing requirements Borotsik, PA77; Cook, PA77 Contaminated site monitoring Briese, PA77; Cook, PA75–77; Jha, PA77; Stefanson, PA75–76 Government entities, site management Cook, PA78; Howard, PA77–78 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA73; Cook, PA73–74 Recommendations, departmental responsibility Bellringer, PA79; Borotsik, PA79; Howard, PA79; Stefanson, PA79 Risk and liabilities, legislation need Bellringer, PA78–79; Lamoureux, PA78; Struthers, PA78 Cook, Donald (Conservation Department) Conservation Department Staff vacancies, PA74–76 Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Brady Road landfill permit update, PA75 Class 1 landfills licensing requirements, PA77 Contaminated site monitoring, PA75–77 Government entities, site management, PA78 Opening remarks, PA73–74 Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Agricultural sustainability consultations, PA71–72 Environmental management information systems utilization, PA69 Manure management strategy, PA66–68, PA68–69 Manure winter-spreading ban, PA65–66, PA68, PA70–72 Opening remarks, PA64–65 Technical review committees, PA69 Water quality management, PA67–68 Coombs, B. (Women and Political Issues) Senate reform, consultations Qualifications for Senate positions, SE207 Written submission, SE206–207 Coombs, Bonnie (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR4–5 PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR5 Public presentation, HR4–5 Coombs, David (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Ballot process, SE102, SE104 Campaign financing requirements, SE103 Public presentation, SE101–102 Senate mandate and contributions, SE103 Cooperatives Amendment Act [Bill 22] Bill reported, LA110 Public presentation Schroeder, LA79 Tax-deferred co-operative shares Faurschou, LA79–80; Schroeder, LA79–80 Corbeil, Loretta (Lung Association, Manitoba) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Public presentation, SED23–24 Second-hand smoke, effect on children, SED23–24 Craig, Colin (Canadian Taxpayers Federation) Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 30] Debt repayment redirection, HR158 Football stadium, property tax exemption, HR159–160 Public presentation, HR157–159 Civil Service Commission Salary increases, HR158–159 Taxation Education property tax credit, HR158

Standing and Special Committee Index 12 Crocker, Bert (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Cross-cultural concerns, SED85 Public presentation, SED84–85 Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report

(2005) Asset value assessment Borotsik, PA199; Eliasson, PA199 Government endorsement of fund Eliasson, PA200–201; Lamoureux, PA200–201 Income statements, net losses Borotsik, PA198–199; Eliasson, PA198–199 Minister's knowledge, timeline of notification Eliasson, PA202–203; Maguire, PA202–203 Opening remarks Eliasson, PA1197–198 Province's appointment to board Eliasson, PA199–200, PA202–203; Lamoureux, PA199– 200; Maguire, PA202 Recommendations implementation Bellringer, PA198; Borotsik, PA198 Shortfall funding Eliasson, PA201; Maguire, PA201 Crookshanks, Laura (Western Canada Manitoba Liaison Group, MASW/MIRSW) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Written submission, SED143–144 Crowley, Bryan H. (Consider the Possibilities) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Written submission, SED48 Cullen, Cliff (Turtle Mountain) P.C.

Casino development Community policies, CC19 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED38–39 Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED39 Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act [Bill 11] Opening remarks, HR109 Horse racing industry Report status, CC17–18 Standard-bred industry concerns, CC17–18 Keeyask Generating Station First Nations communities flooding compensation, CC67 Project status and costs, CC66–69, CC168 Manitoba Hydro Auditor General, conflict of interest, CC165–166 Auditor General's report, CC165–167 Headquarters building costs and construction, CC65–66 Project audit reports availability, CC168–169 Wind energy development proposals, CC181–183 Cullen, Cliff (Turtle Mountain) P.C.–Continued Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Public Utilities Board Amendment Act (Electricity Reliability) [Bill 20] Penalty enforcement, Cabinet authority, SED15–16 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III West-side location consultations, SED10 Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board Annual reports Opening remarks, CC148 Video lottery terminals Commission rates, CC16–17 Redistribution program policies, CC17 Workers Compensation Board Funding ratio targets, CC143 Information technology security and staffing, CC142 Injured workers, appeal process, CC142–143 Labour sector, varying coverage rates, CC143 Rate regulator possibilities, CC144 Wuskwatim Generating Station Project status and costs, CC167–168 Staffing turnover, CC167 D Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability-Auditor General's report

(2003) Opening remarks Bellringer, PA110–111; Chomiak, PA111 Report passed, PA116 Stakeholder agreement termination Chomiak, PA112; Graydon, PA111–112 Davidson, Chuck (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE204–205 Dawes, Susan (Provincial Judges' Association of Manitoba) Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009 Implementation timeline, LA250–252 Judge vacancy rates, LA254–255 Public presentation, LA247–251 Wage increases, public presentation, LA255–256 Wages, provincial comparisons, LA248–250 Dayson, Bill (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Public presentation, SE110–111 Representation, regional, SE111 Delichte, Karyn (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Public presentation, SED99–101 Social workers, conduct audits, SED99–101, SED102 Delorme, Lee (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE22 Dental profession.

See Regulated Health Professions Act

Standing and Special Committee Index 13 Derkach, Leonard (Russell) P.C.

Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Amendments Clause 6, subsection 5.1(2), AG29–30; passed, AG30 Confinement system concerns, AG15–16 Downer animals, definition of, AG20 Hog industry, public information access, AG8 Transport of animals, incurred injuries, AG12 Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG5 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED35–36, SED41–43 Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED36–37, SED43 Points of order P/O by Derkach asking member from Fort Whyte be recognized before rise of committee, LA27 P/O by Derkach asking to extend time for questions, AG13 P/O by Derkach disagreeing with statement that member from River East was being negative, SED140 P/O by Howard requesting clarification if question would be better suited to Estimates, PA30 P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA15 Senate reform, consultations Election jurisdiction, SE98 Party affiliations, SE101 Qualifications for Senate positions, SE101, SE108 Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE106–107 Senate mandate and contributions, SE103 Senate Reform, Special Commitee on Committee information packages availability, SR5–6 Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3–4 Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED97, SED107, SED109, SED116 Board governance representation, SED114 Students, consultations with, SED111 Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report

(2007) Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations referred to steering committee (Derkach), PA123 Desorcy, Gloria (Manitoba Branch of the Consumers' Association of Canada) Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Business competitiveness, LA95 Client demographics, LA95 Client loan alternatives, LA95–96 Loan rates, regional differentials, LA95 Public presentation, LA93–95 Desorcy, Gloria (Manitoba Branch of the Consumers' Association of Canada)–Continued Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA94 Dewar, Greg (Selkirk) N.D.P. Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Manure winter-spreading ban, PA70–71 Senate reform, consultations Qualifications for Senate positions, SE42 Representation, regional, SE3, SE29 Retirement, mandatory age, SE6, SE19 Term limits for senators, SE27 Senate Reform, Special Committee on Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3 Dobbie, Dorothy (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Public presentation, SE175–178 Senate mandate and contributions, SE179 Dobrowolski, Doug (Association of Manitoba Municipalities) Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act [Bill 4] Written submission, SED142 Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Written submission, LA74–75 Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA217–219 Election finance statement filing deadline, LA218 Public presentation, LA217–219 Dobson, Ross (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE202–203 Doer, Hon.

Gary (Concordia) N.D.P. Elections Manitoba office Annual reports Opening remarks, LA4–6 Chief Electoral Officer, recommendations implementation, LA5 Electoral Boundaries Commission, LA5–6 Points of order P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA15–16 Doerksen, Kathy (College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba) College of Physicians and Surgeons Advisory council memberships, HR13–15 Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Nursing profession concerns, HR13 Public presentation, HR13–14

Standing and Special Committee Index 14 Dolyniuk, Bob (Manitoba Trucking Association) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Public presentation, SED19–20 Trucking industry regulation harmonization, SED19–21 Dovyak, Jeff (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED22–23 Public presentation, SED21–22 Doyle, John (Manitoba Federation of Labour) Labour Mobility Act [Bill 21] Public presentation, LA30–32 Red Seal Program standard viability, LA31–33 Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with– Auditor General's report

(2008) Air ambulance services (Northern Manitoba), PA25 Air ambulance services personnel, PA22–23 Ambulance service providers, PA21–23 Emergency Medical Services expenditure increase, PA20 Emergency Services Medical Advisory Committee meeting frequency, PA21 College of Physicians and Surgeons Advisory council memberships, HR15 Health and Healthy Living Department Annual business plans, PA95 Departmental responsibilities, PA96–97 Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee Meeting frequency, PA35–36 Pharmacare program Auditor General's report

(2006) Annual report effectiveness, PA39 Drug information systems, PA38 Evaluation framework report, PA35 Formulary updates, generic drugs, PA36–37 Pharmacare cost escalations, PA35 Recommendations implementation, PA34 Utilization management agreements, PA37–38 Auditor General's report

(2008) Deductibles, income level brackets, PA31 Formulary updates, generic drugs, PA31 Monthly deductible payments, PA34 Patient medication management strategy, PA27 Pharmacy claim analysis and audits, PA27 Professional fee compliance, PA30 Public communication strategy, PA26–27 Pharmacy profession Member regulation divisiveness, HR38 Regional health authorities Accountability process, PA96 Annual report expectations, PA94–95, PA97–98 Authority concerns and communications, PA99, PA100– 101 Board member criteria and orientation process, PA98–99 Funding inequalities, PA101 Relationship with Health department, PA100 Shared authority clarification, PA97 Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.–Continued Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Amendments Clause 104(2), HR117; passed, HR117 Clause 129(2), HR119; passed, HR119 Clause 189(2)(3), HR122; passed, HR122 Clause 189(2)(b)(c), HR121; passed, HR121 Nursing profession, addiction issues, HR43–44 Opening remarks, HR112–113 Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR23–24 Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR49, HR51– 52, HR94 PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR6, HR24, HR26, HR29, HR32, HR40, HR90 Driver's licences Client name regulations Borotsik, CC103–104; McLaren, CC104 Revocation for medical reasons Faurschou, CC109; McLaren, CC109 Duck Mountain Provincial Park Commercial forestry exclusion Hawranik, LA71; Perchuk, LA43; Reder, LA65; Struthers, LA71–72 Dziewit, Darlene (Manitoba Federation of Labour) Senate reform, consultations Abolition recommendations, SE141–142, SE144–145 Ballot process, SE143 Campaign financing requirements, SE145, SE146 Gender parity concerns, SE145 Independent candidates, SE143 Public presentation, SE141–142 Representation, proportional, SE142–143 Term limits for senators, SE145–146 E Eadie, Jae (Private Citizen) Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA234–235 Consultations, LA233–234 Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA233 Election finance statement filing deadline, LA233–234 Public presentation, LA232–234 Union donation prohibition, LA232 Senate reform, consultations Election dates, SE163–165 Election process (Australia), SE161–162 Public presentation, SE160–163 Qualifications for Senate positions, SE163 Retirement, mandatory age, SE164 Eamer, Bill (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR77 Public presentation, HR76–77

Standing and Special Committee Index 15 East, Greg (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Abolition recommendations, SE222 Costs of Senate, SE221–222 Public opinion, SE220–221 Public presentation, SE220–222 Retirement, mandatory age, SE222 Senate mandate and contributions, SE221 East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Amendments Clause 1.1 Struthers, LA190; passed, LA190 Clause 2.2 Struthers, LA190; passed, LA190 Bill reported, LA191 Caribou population, effect on Balfour, LA127, LA129; Gerrard, LA128 Co-decision authority Anderson, LA145; Andrews, LA177–179, LA178–179; Gerrard, LA145, LA179, LA185; Harper, LA175; Okimaw, LA184–185; Rowat, LA179 Development concerns Fontaine, LA133, LA135–136; Gerrard, LA135 Existing licence and permit reviews Anderson, LA143–144; Andrews, LA178; Stefanson, LA144 First Nations communities, benefits Andrews, LA179; Rowat, LA179 First Nations consultations Andrews, LA177–179, LA180; Balfour, LA127–128; Fontaine, LA134–135, LA135; Gerrard, LA125, LA175– 176; Granskou, LA146; Harper, LA174–177; Okimaw, LA182; Rabliauskas, LA123–125; Raven, LA131, LA132; Rowat, LA176, LA179; Stefanson, LA128, LA131, LA134, LA140; Struthers, LA124, LA132, LA135, LA177; Thiessen, LA140; Whelan Enns, LA136–137 Interpretive centre, need for Gerrard, LA131; Raven, LA130–132 Land-use planning and funding Andrews, LA178, LA181; Gerrard, LA181; Reder, LA148 Norway House Cree Nation opposition Balfour, LA126 Opening remarks Struthers, LA188–189 Proposed amendments Anderson, LA141–142 Public presentations Anderson, LA141–144, LA181–182; Andrews, LA177– 178, LA180; Balfour, LA125–127; Fontaine, LA132– 134; Granskou, LA146–147; Harper, LA174–175; Okimaw, LA182–184; Rabliauskas, LA122–124; Raven, LA129–131; Reder, LA147–148; Thiessen, LA139; Voora, LA185–187; Whelan Enns, LA136–137, LA188 Resource management Whelan Enns, LA137 East Side Traditional Lands Planning…–Continued Special protected areas, definition and creation Anderson, LA145; Andrews, LA177; Gerrard, LA138, LA140; Stefanson, LA138; Struthers, LA144–145; Thiessen, LA139–140; Whelan Enns, LA138–139 Treaty rights, effect on Anderson, LA142–143; Andrews, LA178; Harper, LA175; Okimaw, LA183–184; Struthers, LA184 Economy Government response to downturn Rebeck, HR151–152; Skaftfeld, HR155–156 Edmond, Judy (Manitoba Teachers' Society) Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 30] Debt repayment redirection, HR160 Public presentation, HR160–161 School divisions Funding increase, HR161 Eichler, Ralph (Lakeside) P.C.

Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Animal protection officer qualifications, AG19 Auction marts, reporting of neglect, AG13 Inspectors, need for increase, AG3 Opening remarks, AG28–29 Puppy mill investigations and fines, AG16 Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Manure management strategy, PA68 Manure winter-spreading ban, PA68 Food Safety and Related Amendments Act [Bill 7] Amendments Clause 20(1), LA166; passed, LA166 Consultations, LA121 Milk truck hygiene regulations and costs, LA156–157 Opening remarks, LA164 Rural community events, impact on, LA154 Safety-net programs, LA151 Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act [Bill 217] Opening remarks, SED62 Senate reform, consultations Representation, proportional, SE153 Senate Reform, Special Committee on Committee information packages availability, SR5–6 Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform, SR2 Amendment that Russell, Steinbach and Morden be included in list of locations, SR4 Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR8, SR14 Eidse, Joy (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED111–112 Public presentation, SED109–111 Students, consultations with, SED111

Standing and Special Committee Index 16 Election campaign financing. See Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) Elections

(1999) Campaign returns investigation Balasko, LA23–25; Goertzen, LA6–7, LA23–25 Forensic auditor concerns Balasko, LA12–14; Goertzen, LA12–14 Forensic auditor dismissal Balasko, LA17–18; Goertzen, LA17–18 Investigation protocol Balasko, LA10–11, LA17; Goertzen, LA10–11 Elections

(2003) Election investigations, impact of previous Balasko, LA26; Goertzen, LA26 Elections commissioner.

See Commissioner of Elections Elections Manitoba office Annual report, December 31, 2003 Annual report, December 31, 2004 Annual report, December 31, 2005 Annual report, December 31, 2006 Annual report, December 31, 2007 Annual reports Opening remarks Balasko, LA7–10; Doer, LA4–6; Goertzen, LA6–7 Chief Electoral Officer, recommendations implementation Balasko, LA9; Doer, LA5 Electoral Boundaries Commission Doer, LA5–6 Enumeration policies Balasko, LA19; Swan, LA18–19 Monin inquiry recommendations Balasko, LA22–23; Lamoureux, LA22–23 Political party campaign return rebates Balasko, LA18–21; Goertzen, LA18–21 Political pressure incidents Balasko, LA10; Goertzen, LA10 School-based programs Balasko, LA9 Voter turnouts Balasko, LA7–8 Eliasson, Hugh (Competitiveness, Training and Trade Department) Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report

(2005) Asset value assessment, PA199 Government endorsement of fund, PA200–201 Income statements, net losses, PA198–199 Minister's knowledge, timeline of notification, PA202–203 Opening remarks, PA1197–198 Province's appointment to board, PA199–200, PA202– 203 Shortfall funding, PA201 Manitoba Promotion Council Operating budget, PA133–134 Province of Manitoba, image campaign for–Auditor General's report

(2007) Opening remarks, PA131–132 Start Living website contract tender, PA133 Spirited Energy campaign Effectiveness, PA132–133, PA135 Invoice discrepancies, PA134 Eliasson, Hugh Competitiveness, Training and Trade Department)–Continued Logo redesign costs, PA135–136 Media-buy budget, PA136 Promotional item inventory, PA134–135 Emergency Medical Services. See Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with–Auditor General's report

(2008) Emergency Services Medical Advisory Committee. See Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with– Auditor General's report

(2008) Employment and Income Assistance Program Administrative payments Billinkoff, PA142–143, PA147–148; Borotsik, PA142; Howard, PA147 Case file reviews Billinkoff, PA144–145; Lamoureux, PA144–145 Caseload statistics Billinkoff, PA143, PA146; Borotsik, PA143; Maguire, PA146 Client eligibility reviews and documentation Bellringer, PA148; Billinkoff, PA142, PA145, PA146, PA148–149; Borotsik, PA142; Maguire, PA145, PA146; Stefanson, PA148–149 Fraud offences, penalties Billinkoff, PA151; Borotsik, PA150–151 Housing costs, regional differences Billinkoff, PA142; Borotsik, PA142 Investigator staffing Billinkoff, PA151; Maguire, PA151 Job training, program availability Billinkoff, PA150; Wowchuk, PA150 Medical review panels Billinkoff, PA143–144; Lamoureux, PA143–144 Rate setting Billinkoff, PA141, PA150; Borotsik, PA141; Wowchuk, PA150 Recommendations implementation Billinkoff, PA151; Borotsik, PA151 SAMIN information system improvements Billinkoff, PA145–146; Maguire, PA145 Single parents, programs for Billinkoff, PA150; Wowchuk, PA150 Staffing Billinkoff, PA145–146; Maguire, PA145–146 Employment and Income Assistance Program–Auditor General's report

(2008) Opening remarks Bellringer, PA139–140; Billinkoff, PA140–141 Report passed, PA151 Enhanced driver's licences Applicant identification requirements Borotsik, CC93–94; Chomiak, CC93; Graydon, CC93; McLaren, CC93–94, CC97 Costs and revenue Chomiak, CC88–89; Graydon, CC86–90; McLaren, CC86–90 Passport comparisons Chomiak, 91–92; Graydon, 91–92

Standing and Special Committee Index 17 Enhanced driver's licences–Continued Program reassessment Borotsik, CC94–95; Chomiak, CC95–96; Graydon, CC90–91; McLaren, CC90–91, CC95 Security concerns Graydon, CC91; McLaren, CC91 Enns, Chris (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Board governance representation, SED105 Profession title regulations, SED104–105 Public presentation, SED104–105 Social worker registration qualifications, SED105 Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Agricultural sustainability consultations Cook, PA71–72; Lamoureux, PA71; Maguire, PA72 Environmental management information systems utilization Cook, PA69; Maguire, PA69–70; Struthers, PA70 Manure management strategy Cook, PA66–68, PA68–69; Eichler, PA68; Howard, PA68–69; Stefanson, PA66–67 Manure winter-spreading ban Bellringer, PA66; Cook, PA65–66, PA68, PA70–72; Dewar, PA70–71; Eichler, PA68; Lamoureux, PA71; Maguire, PA72; Stefanson, PA65 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA63–64; Cook, PA64–65 Report passed, PA72 Technical review committees Cook, PA69; Maguire, PA69 Water quality management Braun, PA67; Cook, PA67–68 Environment Amendment Act [Bill 29] Agricultural operations exemptions Koroluk, SED12–13; Maguire, SED13; Struthers, SED12–13 Bill reported, SED47 Cabinet review procedures Whelan Enns, SED10 Developer alteration

definitions Whelan Enns, SED9–10 Independent hearing processes, need for Koroluk, SED11 Licencing, public registry availability Whelan Enns, SED9 Proposals, public notification Koroluk, SED11 Public presentations Bruce, SED5–7; Koroluk, SED11–12; Whelan Enns, SED8–10 Water drainage measurements Bruce, SED5–7; Maguire, SED7; Struthers, SED7 Wetland losses Bruce, SED6, SED8; Lamoureux, SED7–8 Evans, Ron (Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs) Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act [Bill 31] Evans, Ron (Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs)–Continued East-side road development responsibility, LA198–200 Public presentation, LA198–199 F Family Services and Housing Department.

See also Employment and Income Assistance Program Housing organizations, monitoring of Billinkoff, PA163–164; Martindale, PA163 Farthing, Gerald (Education, Citizenship and Youth Department) School divisions Surplus lands, PA190 Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report

(2007) Investigation of individuals, PA192–193 Land acquisitions, board notifications, PA192 Land development, purchase price, PA189, PA193–197 Land valuation, PA190 Opening remarks, PA187–189 Recommendations implementation, PA189 Report anomaly investigations, PA189, PA191 Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Business competitiveness, LA95, LA97 Loan rates, regional differentials, LA93 Cooperatives Amendment Act [Bill 22] Tax-deferred co-operative shares, LA79–80 Driver's licences Revocation for medical reasons, CC109 Grandparents' Day Act [Bill 228] Opening remarks, SED1–2 Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009 Judge vacancy rates, LA254 Senior judge program, LA260 Manitoba Hydro East-west power grid, project status, CC80 First Nations agreements, CC80 Natural gas prices, provincial comparisons, CC79 TransCanada Pipeline conversion project, CC79–80 Water levels (Lake Manitoba ), CC78–79 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Driver testing, provincial comparisons, CC108–109 Facility leases, CC110 Jurisdictional coverage, CC109 Métis nation, definition of, JU32 Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act [Bill 19] Consultations with stakeholders, LA81–82 Ethics review process, LA82 Not-for-profit organizations, enhancing board governance– Auditor General's report

(2005) Volunteer boards, government support, PA107–108 Points of order P/O by Faurschou stating that remarks should be consistent as to nature of committee, SR2

Standing and Special Committee Index 18 Faurschou, David (Portage la Prairie) P.C.–Continued Residential Tenancies Amendment Act [Bill 12] Consultations, LA84 Senate reform, consultations Ballot process, SE20–21, SE90, SE98, SE102, SE106, SE138, SE143 Campaign financing requirements, SE30 Committee processes, SE42 Election dates, SE30, SE215 Election nominees, selection process, SE67 Party affiliations, SE47 Provincial senate, viability of, SE70 Representation, proportional, SE86, SE143 Representation, provincial, SE54, SE63 Representation, regional, SE108, SE111, SE135, SE217–219 Representation, vote, SE20 Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE128–129 Senate Reform, Special Committee on Committee information packages availability, SR5–6 Workers Compensation Board Holistic medicine use, approval, CC134–135 Permanent partial disabilities, annuity indexing, CC133– 134 Fernandez, Lynne (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act [Bill 30] Debt repayment redirection, HR153 Public presentation, HR152–154 Taxation Personal income tax reductions, HR154 First Nations gaming.

See also Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability–Auditor General's report

(2003) Illegal gambling activities, investigations of Chomiak, PA115; Graydon, PA114–115 Flette, Elsie (First Nations of Southern Manitoba Child and Family Services Authority) Child and Family Services Devolution process, SED125 Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED126– 127 Board governance representation, SED127–128 Legislative departmental responsibility, SED127 Public presentation, SED125–127 Fontaine, Donovan (Sagkeeng First Nation) All-weather roads Lake Winnipeg east-side, LA133 East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Development concerns, LA133, LA135–136 First Nations consultations, LA134–135, LA135 Public presentation, LA132–134 Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act [Bill 31] East-side road development responsibility, LA200–201 Fontaine, Donovan (Sagkeeng First Nation)–Continued Public presentation, LA200–201 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III West-side location consultations, LA133 Food Safety and Related Amendments Act [Bill 7] Agriculture department priorities Koroluk, LA119–121; Shambrock, LA159; Wishart, LA149 Amendments Clause 10(2) Goertzen, LA164; Wowchuk, LA164; passed, LA164 Clause 15(3) Goertzen, LA165; Wowchuk, LA165; passed, LA165 Clause 20(1) Eichler, LA166; Wowchuk, LA166; passed, LA166 Bill reported, LA167 Consultations Eichler, LA122; Koroluk, LA121–122; Shambrock, LA160 Dairy Act legislation, overlap of Goertzen, LA151; Wiens, LA155; Wishart, LA150–151 Farm definition clarification Lamoureux, LA152; Wishart, LA152 Food producers legal protection Wishart, LA150 Inspector training and qualifications Clark, LA153; Koroluk, LA120; Shambrock, LA159; Wowchuk, LA154 Milk truck hygiene regulations and costs Eichler, LA156–157; Goertzen, LA157; Wiens, LA155– 157 Opening remarks Eichler, LA164; Wowchuk, LA164 Penalty enforcement Wishart, LA150–151; Wowchuk, LA151 Processing plant regulations Koroluk, LA120 Public presentations Clark, LA152–153; Koroluk, LA119–122; Shambrock, LA158–160; Wiens, LA154–156; Wishart, LA148–151 Rural community events, impact on Clark, LA152; Eichler, LA154; Wowchuk, LA153–154 Safety-net programs Eichler, LA151; Wishart, LA151 Siezed goods responsibility Wishart, LA150 System costs Wishart, LA149 Withdrawal request Koroluk, LA122 Written submissions McAlpine, LA168–170; Pryzner, LA170171 Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Bill reported, LA72 Commercial timber cutting definition Whelan Enns, LA57 Consultations Cable, LA44; Granskou, LA56; Hovorka, LA52; Hunt, LA45–46; Kurian, LA47; Kurian, R, LA50; Pelletier, LA61; Perchuk, LA43; Reder, LA66; Spicer, LA54;

Standing and Special Committee Index 19 Forest Amendment Act–Continued Stefanson, LA43–45, LA47, LA50, LA52, LA54, LA56, LA59, LA61, LA66; Thiessen, LA63–64; Whelan Enns, LA58–59 Economic impact Hunt, LA45; Kurian, R, LA49; Pedersen, LA47; Pelletier, LA60–61; Perchuk, LA43; Spicer, LA53; Stefanson, LA45 Enforcement policies Cable, LA44; Hunt, LA45–46; McCuaig, LA62; Struthers, LA44, LA46 Forestry responsibility Spicer, LA53; Struthers, LA54 Land-use categorization Struthers, LA59–60; Whelan Enns, LA59–60 Mining permissions Whelan Enns, LA57 Municipal roads, effect on Spicer, LA53 Opening remarks Stefanson, LA68–69; Struthers, LA67–68 Provincial park logging ban Granskou, LA55–56; Hovorka, LA51–53; Kurian, LA46–47; Kurian, R, LA49–50; Lamoureux, LA52, LA54, LA56, LA64, LA70; Pelletier, LA61; Perchuk, LA42; Reder, LA64–65; Spicer, LA53–54; Struthers, LA59, LA70–71; Thiessen, LA63; Whelan Enns, LA59– 60 Public presentations Cable, LA43–44; Granskou, LA54–55; Hovorka, LA51– 52; Hunt, LA44–45; Kurian, G, LA46–47; Kurian, R, LA48–50; McCuaig, LA62; Pelletier, LA60–61; Perchuk, LA42–43; Reder, LA64–66; Spicer, LA53–54; Thiessen, LA62–64; Whelan Enns, LA57–59 Written submissions Dobrowolski, LA74–75; Heide, LA74 Forrest, Alex (United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg) Workers Compensation Amendment Act [Bill 17] Firefighter coverage, LA37–39 Public presentation, LA37–38 Forrest, Michelle (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Francophone representation, SE44, SE47 Public presentation, SE44–46 Representation, proportional, SE46–47 Representation, regional, SE47 Francois, Twyla (Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Food Animals) Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Complaint investigation process, AG21 Euthanasia methods, AG22–23 Provincial comparisons (Ontario), AG22 Public presentation, AG21–22 Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG21–23 Frankel, Harvy (Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Frankel, Harvy (Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba)–Continued Public presentation, SED85–86 Social worker registration qualifications, SED85–86 Fraser, George (Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Massage therapy profession concerns, HR18–20 Public presentation, HR18–20 Fraser, George (Private Citizen) Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Election campaign costs and fundraising time limits, LA235–236 Independent reviews, LA235–236 Public presentation, LA235–236 Friesen, Neta (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED130 Public presentation, SED128–130 Written submission, SED144 G Gaming Control Amendment Act [Bill 27] Bill reported, LA161–162 Garlich, Carolyn (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE8 Gerrard, Hon.

Jon (River Heights) Lib. Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report

(2006) Board composition changes, PA168 Replacement reserve fund expenditures, PA167 Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Animal protection officer qualifications, AG12, AG15 Euthanasia methods, AG23 College of Physicians and Surgeons Advisory council memberships, HR15 Conflict of Interest Commissioner Reappointment of William Norrie, LA2 Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Loan rates, regional differentials, LA95 Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA93, LA99 East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Caribou population, effect on, LA128 Co-decision authority, LA145, LA179, LA185 Development concerns, LA135 First Nations consultations, LA125, LA175–176 Interpretive centre, need for, LA131

Standing and Special Committee Index 20 Gerrard, Hon.

Jon (River Heights) Lib.–Continued Land-use planning and funding, LA181 Special protected areas, definition and creation, LA138, LA140 Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act [Bill 31] East-side road development responsibility, LA199, LA201 Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Rental income formula, PA166–167 Whistle-blower protection, PA168 Manitoba Hydro Generating station concerns (Winnipeg River), CC177– 178 Information technology operation concerns, CC176 Mismanagement allegations, contractor dismissal, CC176 Revenue and expenditure estimates, CC176 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III Completion timeline risk concerns, CC177–178 Underwater location, CC178 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Claim increases, CC115 Motorcycle registration rates, CC114 Vehicle registration premiums, provincial comparisons, CC114–115 Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage project Ecosystem valuation studies, LA187 Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Advisory council representation, HR88 Amendments Clause 104(2), HR117; passed, HR117 Clause 189(2)(3), HR122; passed, HR122 Chiropractic services regulations, HR75 Dental profession concerns, HR18 Inquiry panel, physician name publications, HR12 Nursing profession, addiction issues, HR43 Patient complaint process, HR107 Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR29 Pharmacy licensing separation, HR79 Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR26, HR34– 35, HR55 Residential Tenancies Amendment Act [Bill 12] No-pet clauses, effect on seniors, LA89 Tenant deposit options for pets, LA86–87 Gibson, Murray (Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Written submission, SED48–50 Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) P.C.

Elections

(1999) Campaign returns investigation, LA6–7, LA23–25 Forensic auditor concerns, LA12–14 Forensic auditor dismissal, LA17–18 Investigation protocol, LA10–11 Elections

(2003) Election investigations, impact of previous, LA26 Elections Manitoba office Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) P.C.–Continued Annual reports Opening remarks, LA6–7 Political party campaign return rebates, LA18–21 Political pressure incidents, LA10 Food Safety and Related Amendments Act [Bill 7] Amendments Clause 10(2), LA164; passed, LA164 Clause 15(3), LA165; passed, LA165 Dairy Act legislation, overlap of, LA151 Milk truck hygiene regulations and costs, LA157 Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009 Cameras in courtrooms, LA257–258, LA260 Implementation timeline, LA251 Opening remarks, LA 257–259 Senior judge program, LA260 Wage increases, public presentation, LA255 Points of order P/O by Chomiak requesting member from Steinbach indicate the number of exhibits he will present, LA25 P/O by Chomiak stating that member from Steinbach is challenging witnesses, LA21 Police services, municipal Aboriginal and Métis officer statistics, JU31–32 Boards Mandatory implementation, JU3–4 Smaller communities, JU20, JU24–25 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Amendments Clause 68, JU41–42; passed, JU42 Clause clarifications, JU39–40, JU43–44 Officer morale, effect on, JU6 Opening remarks, JU37–38 Police commission implementation, JU9 Senate Reform, Special Committee on Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR13 Amendment that meeting of the committee be scheduled for Thompson no later than May 9, 2009, SR9 Winnipeg Police Services Non-criminal complaints against officers, JU15–16 Grande, Stefano (Downtown BIZ) Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act [Bill 4] Downtown development use (Winnipeg), SED74 Public presentation, SED73–74 Recommendations, SED74 School division risks, SED74–75 Zone

definitions, SED74 Grandparents' Day Act [Bill 228] Bill reported, SED1 Opening remarks Braun, SED1; Faurschou, SED1–2; Lamoureux, SED2

Standing and Special Committee Index 21 Granskou, Mary (Canadian Boreal Initiative) East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] First Nations consultations, LA146 Public presentation, LA146–147 Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Consultations, LA56 Provincial park logging ban, LA55–56 Public presentation, LA54–55 Grant, Buzz (Mortgage Logic) Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act [Bill 19] Consultations with stakeholders, LA80–82 Public presentation, LA80 Gray, John E. (Canadian Medical Protective Association) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Written submission, HR129–132 Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) P.C.

Casino development Management responsibility, CC23–24 Video lottery terminal criteria, CC20 Dakota Tipi First Nation Gaming Commission and First Nation Gaming Accountability-Auditor General's report

(2003) Stakeholder agreement termination, PA111–112 Enhanced driver's licences Applicant identification requirements, CC93 Costs and revenue, CC86–90 Passport comparisons, 91–92 Program reassessment, CC90–91 Security concerns, CC91 First Nations gaming Illegal gambling activities, investigations of, PA114–115 La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report

(2008) Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA55–57 Manitoba Hydro Auditor General, conflict of interest, CC178–179 Information technology operation concerns, CC179 Wind energy development proposals, CC180–181 Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Advertising budget, CC37 Annual reports Opening remarks, CC36 Changemakers advertising agency, use of, CC38 Consulting contract costs, CC36–37 Public education budget allotment, CC37–39 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Annual reports Opening remarks, CC5 Compulsive gambling programs, CC20–22 Promotional expenditures, CC22–23 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Annual reports Opening remarks, CC86 Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) P.C.–Continued Driver and vehicle licencing operations implementation, CC96–98, CC100, CC113 Motorcycle registration rates, CC113 Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries) [Bill 36] Opening remarks, LA241 Vehicle conversion costs, LA212 Municipal Board Municipal assets and debentures approval, PA57 Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Conflict of interest and financial disclosure statements publication, LA219 Consultations, LA235 Opening remarks, LA239 Police services, municipal Boards, Aboriginal representation, JU29 Budget responsibility, JU7, JU16 Contract services (Plum Coulee), JU4 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Police commission implementation, JU9 Video lottery terminals Redistribution program policies, CC6–7 Revenues, community benefit requirement, PA112–113 Site holder statistics, CC5, CC20, CC29–30 Winnipeg Police Services Police board, member appointments, JU29 Griffin, Cherise (Private Citizen) Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act (Enhanced Compensation for Catastrophic Injuries) [Bill 36] Appeal process, LA211, LA213 Child-care benefits for disabled parents, LA211 Family counselling benefits, LA211 Lifetime payment cap, LA210 Public presentation, LA210–211 Vehicle conversion costs, LA212 Grove, Dean (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Party affiliations, SE226 Term limits for senators, SE226 Written submission, SE225–227 Guide dogs.

See Service Animals Protection Act H Hacault, Antoine (Cash Store Financial) Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Consultation reimbursements, LA92–93 Financial literacy support levy, LA92–93 Loan rates, regional differentials, LA93 Public presentation, LA91–92 Public Utilities Board, loan rate regulations, LA91–93

Standing and Special Committee Index 22 Hardy, Sandra (Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport Department) Not-for-profit organizations, enhancing board governance– Auditor General's report

(2005) Common application forms update, PA108 Opening remarks, PA107 Volunteer boards, government support, PA108 Harochaw, Greg (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR73 Public presentation, HR71–73 Harper, David (Garden Hill First Nation) East Side Traditional Lands Planning and Special Protected Areas Act [Bill 6] Co-decision authority, LA175 First Nations consultations, LA174–177 Public presentation, LA174–175 Treaty rights, effect on, LA175 Harris, Daryl (Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals) Mortgage Dealers Amendment and Securities Amendment Act [Bill 19] Consultations with stakeholders, LA82 Ethics review process, LA82 Membership credentials, LA83 Public presentation, LA81–82 Hart, Michael (Aboriginal Social Workers' Society in Manitoba) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED95– 96, SED97–98 Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED98 Public presentation, SED94–97 Harwood-Jones, Troy (Manitoba International Pharmacists Association) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Internet pharmacies regulations, HR29–32 Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR31 PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR32 Public presentation, HR29–31 Hawranik, Gerald (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.

Conflict of Interest Commissioner Reappointment of William Norrie, LA2 Duck Mountain Provincial Park Commercial forestry exclusion, LA71 Hay, Derek (Radio Amateurs of Canada) Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED17–19 Consultations, SED19 Public presentation, SED16–18 Head, Brian (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act Head, Brian (Private Citizen)–Continued [Bill 18] Pharmacy licensing separation, HR80 Public presentation, HR77–79 Health and Healthy Living Department Annual business plans Driedger, PA95; Wilgosh, PA95 Departmental responsibilities Driedger, PA96–97; Wilgosh, PA96–97 Hechter, Frank (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Hybrid election options, SE157 Independent council candidate selection, SE156–157 Public presentation, SE154–156 Heide, Matthew (Camp Koinonia) Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Written submission, LA74 Hershberg, Sherril (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Board governance representation, SED103–104 Education criteria, SED103 Public presentation, SED102–103 Social worker registration qualifications, SED103 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amateur radio operation exemptions Ashton, SED22; Bawden, SED25–26; Dovyak, SED22–23; Hay, SED17–19; Lamoureux, SED23, SED26; Maguire, SED19, SED25–26 Amendments Clause 3 Irvin-Ross, SED43; passed, SED45 Bill reported, SED47 Consultations Hay, SED19; Lamoureux, SED19 Opening remarks Irving-Ross, SED31–32; Maguire, SED32–33 Public presentations Basso, SED28–29; Bawden, SED25; Corbeil, SED23– 24; Dolyniuk, SED19–20; Dovyak, SED21–22; Hay, SED16–18; Walding, SED30; Wilson, SED27 School buses, radio communication exemptions Basso, SED28–29; Cullen, SED38–39; Derkach, SED35–36, SED41–43; Irvin-Ross, SED34–36, SED42–43; Lamoureux, SED34; Maguire, SED29 Second-hand smoke, effect on children Corbeil, SED23–24 Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations Cullen, SED39; Derkach, SED36–37, SED43; Irvin- Ross, SED33, SED37–39, SED43–45; Lamoureux, SED33, SED44–45; Maguire, SED44–45 Taxi industry, consultations and effect on Irvin-Ross, SED28, SED34–35; Lamoureux, SED27, SED33–35; Maguire, SED27–28, SED30–31; Walding, SED30–31; Wilson, SED27–28

Standing and Special Committee Index 23 Highway Traffic Amendment Act…–Continued Trucking industry regulation harmonization Dolyniuk, SED19–21; Irvin-Ross, SED40; Maguire, SED20–21, SED40 Written submissions Crowley, SED48; Gibson, SED48–50 Highway Traffic Amendment and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Amendment Act [Bill 11] Amendments Clause 3(b)(iii) Chomiak, HR109; passed, HR109 Clause 4 Chomiak, HR109–110; passed, HR110 Bill reported, HR111 Opening remarks Chomiak, HR109; Cullen, HR109 Hodgins, Winston (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation) Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Compulsive gambling programs, CC21–22 Debt repayment, CC15 Employee pension plans, CC15 Employee union statistics, CC13 Employee volunteer time policies, CC15–16 Food and beverage providers, casinos, CC13–14 Infoplace kiosk closures, CC9 Performance indicator surveys, CC12, CC29 Promotional expenditures, CC22–23 Revenue targets, CC10–11 MLC Holdings Inc.

Capital assets, CC14–15 Responsible Gaming program Budget allocation, CC11 Video lottery terminal features, CC12–13 Video lottery terminals Commission rates, CC16–17 Redistribution program policies, CC6, CC17 Site holder statistics, CC5–6, CC8–9, CC20, CC29–30 Holgate, Verna (College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Advisory council representation, HR87–88 Public presentation, HR87–88 Honcharik, Nicholas (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR58 Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR58 Public presentation, HR57–59 Horse racing industry Report status Cullen, CC17–18; Swan, CC17–18 Standard-bred industry concerns Cullen, CC17–18; Swan, CC18 Hovorka, Marvin (J.

Horvoka and Sons Ltd.) Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Hovorka, Marvin (J. Horvoka and Sons Ltd.)–Continued Consultations, LA52 Provincial park logging ban, LA51–53 Public presentation, LA51–52 Howard, Jennifer (Fort Rouge) N.D.P. Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Government entities, site management, PA77–78 Recommendations, departmental responsibility, PA79 Employment and Income Assistance Program Administrative payments, PA147 Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Manure management strategy, PA68–69 Maintenance Enforcement Program Information technology system updates, PA84 Not-for-profit organizations, enhancing board governance– Auditor General's report

(2005) Common application forms update, PA108 Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report

(2008) Monthly deductible payments, PA29 Points of order P/O by Howard requesting clarification if question would be better suited to Estimates, PA30 Public Accounts–Auditor General's report

(2008) Office risk management and independence, PA7–8 Senate reform, consultations Aboriginal representation, SE151 Campaign financing requirements, SE146 Election process (Alberta), SE131–132 Independent candidates, SE142–143 Party affiliations, SE92 Representation, proportional, SE70 Representation, provincial, SE55 Representation, regional, SE105, SE119, SE174 Senate mandate and contributions, SE178–179 Term limits for senators, SE61, SE85 Senate Reform, Special Committee on Committee information packages availability, SR5 Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3 Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR14 Amendment that meeting of the committee be scheduled for Thompson no later than May 9, 2009, SR10–12 Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report

(2007) Recommendations implementation report, PA120–121 Hrushovetz, Semeon (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE79 Hudson, Gordon (Private Citizen) Workers Compensation Amendment Act [Bill 17] Public presentation, LA40–41 Workers Compensation Board Claimant concerns and payment denials, LA

Standing and Special Committee Index 24 Hughes, Wayne (Private Citizen) Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments) [Bill 8] Cost of living allowance, LA226–227 Public presentation, LA226–227 Teachers' Pension Act Cost of living allowance legislation, LA227–228 Hunt, Doug (Tolko Industries Ltd.) Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Consultations, LA45–46 Economic impact, LA45 Enforcement policies, LA45–46 Public presentation, LA44–45 Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Heritage Act [Bill 217] Amendments Clause 2 Nevakshonoff, SED63; passed, SED63 Bill reported, SED63 Opening remarks Eichler, SED62; Nevakshonoff, SED62–63 Public presentation Wishart, SED55–57 I Infant Loss Awareness Day.

See Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act Insurance industry Catastrophic injury

definitions Chomiak, LA209; Stevens, LA209 Intergovernmental Affairs Department Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation Ashton, PA49–50; Borotsik, PA52–53; Lamoureux, PA48; McFadyen, L, PA48, PA52–53 Irvin-Ross, Hon. Kerri (Fort Garry) N.D.P.

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amendments Clause 3, SED43; passed, SED45 Opening remarks, SED31–32 School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED34–36, SED42–43 Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED33, SED37–39, SED43–45 Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED28, SED34–35 Trucking industry regulation harmonization, SED40 J Jackson, Deryk (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Campaign financing requirements, SE62 Public presentation, SE59 Qualifications for Senate positions, SE60–61 Representation, constitutional requirements, SE60 Representation, provincial, SE63–64 Jackson, Deryk (Private Citizen)–Continued Retirement, early retirement enticements, SE62–63 Term limits for senators, SE60–61 Jennissen, Gerard (Flin Flon) N.D.P.

Senate reform, consultations Aboriginal representation, SE5, SE219, SE224 Campaign financing requirements, SE5 Election process, SE3 Senate Reform, Special Committee on Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3 Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR8–9, SR11 Jha, Bidhu (Radisson) N.D.P. Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Contaminated site monitoring, PA77 Manitoba Hydro Capital assets valuation, CC70–71 Johnson, Colleen (Private Citizen) Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act [Bill 226] Miscarriage and child loss, personal stories, SED60– 61 Public presentation, SED60–61 Johnson, Laurie (New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families) Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Client demographics, LA103–104 Public presentation, LA103–104 Judicial Compensation Committee, Report and Recommendations, June 25, 2009, LA247 Cameras in courtrooms Goertzen, LA257–258, LA260; Wowchuk, LA260 Implementation timeline Dawes, LA250–252; Goertzen, LA251 Judge vacancy rates Dawes, LA254–255; Faurschou, LA254 Motion by Wowchuk to accept recommendations in

Schedule A; reject recommendations in

Schedule B, LA261 Report passed, LA267 Opening remarks Goertzen, LA 257–259; Wowchuk, LA 256–257 Public presentation Dawes, LA247–251 Senior judge program Faurschou, LA260; Goertzen, LA260; Wowchuk, LA260 Wage increases, public presentation Dawes, LA255–256; Goertzen, LA255 Wages, provincial comparisons Dawes, LA248–250 K Keeper, Cyril (Private Citizen) Police services, municipal

Standing and Special Committee Index 25 Keeper, Cyril (Private Citizen)–Continued Aboriginal and Métis officer statistics, JU36 Boards, mandatory implementation, JU35 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Independent investigation units implementation, JU34– 35 Police cadet regulations, JU36 Public presentation, JU34–36 Keeyask Generating Station First Nations communities flooding compensation Brennan, CC67; Cullen, CC67 Project status and costs Borotsik, CC169; Brennan, CC66–69, CC168; Cullen, CC66–69, CC168 Kell, Robert (Private Citizen) Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Animal protection officer qualifications, AG37 Written submission, AG37 Kennedy, Dave (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Aboriginal representation, SE219 Public presentation, SE218 Representation, regional, SE218–219 Keyes, Stan (Canadian Payday Loan Association) Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Payday Loans) [Bill 14] Written submission, LA111–112 King, Catherine (Private Citizen) Animal Care Amendment Act [Bill 2] Confinement system concerns, AG24–25 Public presentation, AG23–25 Transport of downer animals, amendments, AG24 Kirkham, Heather (On behalf of the social workers who are community mental health workers in the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Written submission, SED144–145 Klassen, Mel (Association of Manitoba Municipalities) Police services, municipal Boards, mandatory implementation, JU2–5 Budget responsibility, JU3 Contract services (Plum Coulee), JU4–5 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Public presentation, JU2–3 Kolt, Mark (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Aboriginal representation, SE224–225 Public presentation, SE224–225 Term limits for senators, SE225 Kondrashov, Oleksandr (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Kondrashov, Oleksandr (Private Citizen)–Continued Licensure standards for provisional social workers, SED121 Public presentation, SED120–121 Koroluk, Glen (Beyond Factory Farming) Environment Amendment Act [Bill 29] Agricultural operations exemptions, SED12–13 Independent hearing processes, need for, SED11 Proposals, public notification, SED11 Public presentation, SED11–12 Food Safety and Related Amendments Act [Bill 7] Agriculture department priorities, LA119–121 Consultations, LA121–122 Inspector training and qualifications, LA120 Processing plant regulations, LA120 Public presentation, LA119–122 Withdrawal request, LA122 Krpan, Frieda (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Aboriginal representation, SE41–42 Committee processes, SE42–43 Party affiliations, SE43–44 Public presentation, SE39–41 Qualifications for Senate positions, SE42 Representation, proportional, SE41–42 Kuber, Elmer (Private Citizen) Pharmacy profession Community pharmacies, HR70–71 Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR94 Public presentation, HR91–93 Kunzelman, Richard (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE8 Kurian, Grant (Grant Kurian Trucking Ltd.) Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Consultations, LA47 Provincial park logging ban, LA46–47 Public presentation, LA46–47 Kurian, Roberta (Seer Logging Inc.) Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Consultations, LA50 Economic impact, LA49 Provincial park logging ban, LA49–50 Public presentation, LA48–50 L Labour Mobility Act [Bill 21] Bill reported, LA74 Opening remarks Pedersen, LA73; Swan, LA73 Public presentation Doyle, LA30–32

Standing and Special Committee Index 26 Labour Mobility Act–Continued Red Seal Program standard viability Doyle, LA31–33; Pedersen, LA33; Swan, LA32 La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report

(2008) Asset report requirements Borotsik, PA46; McFadyen, L, PA46 Audited reports updates Maguire, PA58; McFadyen, L, PA58 Conflict of interest declarations Ashton, PA50; Selinger, PA49–50 Mismanagement allegations investigation McFadyen, L, PA44–45; Pedersen, PA44–45 Municipal external audits, supplementary reports Bellringer, PA47; Lamoureux, PA46–47; McFadyen, L, PA46–47 Municipal service officer meetings Borotsik, PA45; McFadyen, L, PA45 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA42; McFadyen, L, PA42–43 Operating deficits, department notification timeline Bellringer, PA50–51; Borotsik, PA45, PA54; Graydon, PA55–57; Maguire, PA57–58; McFadyen, L, PA45, PA50, PA54, PA56–58; Stefanson, PA50–51 Lamont, John (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Campaign financing requirements, SE185 Constitutional challenges, SE184–185 Public presentation, SE182–184 Lamoureux, Kevin (Inkster) Lib.

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act [Bill 4] School division risks, SED81 Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Risk and liabilities, legislation need, PA78 Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report Government endorsement of fund, PA200–201 Province's appointment to board, PA199–200 Elections Manitoba office Monin inquiry recommendations, LA22–23 Employment and Income Assistance Program Case file reviews, PA144–145 Medical review panels, PA143–144 Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report

(2007) Agricultural sustainability consultations, PA71 Manure winter-spreading ban, PA71 Environment Amendment Act [Bill 29] Wetland losses, SED7–8 Food Safety and Related Amendments Act [Bill 7] Farm definition clarification, LA152 Forest Amendment Act [Bill 3] Provincial park logging ban, LA52, LA54, LA56, LA64, LA70 Grandparents' Day Act [Bill 228] Lamoureux, Kevin (Inkster) Lib.–Continued Opening remarks, SED2 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED23, SED26 Consultations, SED19 School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED34 Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED33, SED44–45 Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED27, SED33–35 Intergovernmental Affairs Department Municipal mismanagement allegations investigation, PA48 La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report

(2008) Municipal external audits, supplementary reports, PA46– 47 Manitoba Hydro Advertising expenditures, CC83–84 Surplus property sales, CC83 Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III Underwater location, CC71–72 Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Scratch-and-win game policies, CC26, CC28–29 Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report

(2008) Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA29–30 Points of order P/O by Lamoureux requesting members be allowed to ask questions without disruption, LA14–15 Police services, municipal Boards Aboriginal representation, JU25, JU30 Mandatory implementation, JU17 mandatory implementation, JU7 Police Services Act [Bill 16] Clause clarifications, JU39 Public Accounts–Auditor General's report

(2007) Accounting principles recommendations, PA2 Public Accounts–Auditor General's report

(2008) Audits, committee reports, PA13–14 Government reporting entities, audits, PA12–13 Regional health authorities Accountability process, PA103 Attendance at standing committees, PA102 Employee satisfaction surveys, PA103 Whistle-blower protection and complaint investigations, PA103–105 School divisions Financed activities, acceptability, PA191 Senate reform, consultations Abolition recommendations, SE143–144 Ballot process, SE38, SE103, SE107–108, SE167, SE175, SE220 Campaign financing requirements, SE129, SE145, SE185 Constituency issues, SE58, SE67 Election dates, SE19, SE27, SE85, SE164–165

Standing and Special Committee Index 27 Lamoureux, Kevin (Inkster) Lib.–Continued Election jurisdiction, SE224 Election nominees, selection process, SE72, SE129 Election process, SE3 Election process (Alberta), SE134 Gender parity concerns, SE145 Hybrid election options, SE120, SE157, SE171 Independent council candidate selection, SE157 Party affiliations, SE6, SE19, SE27, SE85, SE125, SE149, SE154, SE215 Qualifications for Senate positions, SE54, SE153 Representation, provincial, SE84 Representation, regional, SE139, SE217 Retirement Early retirement enticements, SE58, SE62–63, SE73, SE91, SE106 Mandatory age, SE125 Senate mandate and contributions, SE84, SE159–160, SE171, SE179 Term limits for senators, SE29, SE130 Senate Reform, Special Committee on Committee information packages availability, SR6 Motion for arrangements for consultations with Manitobans on Senate reform Amendment that Russell be included to list of locations, SR3 Motion to reschedule meetings previously cancelled by inclement weather, SR7–8, SR12–14 Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report

(2007) Investigation of individuals, PA192–193 Land acquisitions, board notifications, PA192 Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED98 Board governance representation, SED105, SED116, SED127, SED133 Legislative departmental responsibility, SED127 Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED109 Students, consultations with, SED112 Spirited Energy campaign Logo redesign costs, PA135–136 Media-buy budget, PA136–137 Video lottery terminals Site holders, regulation compliance, PA114 Winnipeg Police Services Police board, member appointments, JU21, JU25 Workers Compensation Board Claimant concerns and payment denials, LA36–37 Injured workers, appeal process, CC136–137 Public polling survey statistics and use, CC131–133, CC135–136 Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report

(2007) Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA123 Recommendations implementation report, PA125 Landfills. See Contaminated sites and landfills–Auditor General's report

(2007) Lemieux, Hon. Ron (La Verendrye) N.D.P.

Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act [Bill 4] Opening remarks, SED137–138 Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act [Bill 31] East-side road development responsibility, LA200–201, LA203–204 Opening remarks, LA202–203 Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Election finance statement filing deadline, LA234 Opening remarks, LA238–239 Levesque, J.G. (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Party affiliations, SE48–49 Written submission, SE48–49 Lindsey, Tom (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Public presentation, SE216–217 Representation, regional, SE217–218 Lipinski, Laureen (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR48 Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR49 Public presentation, HR47–49 Lister, Danica (Private Citizen) Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Advisory council representation, HR86 Pharmacist regulatory voting rights, HR85–86 Public presentation, HR84–86 Livestock industry.

See Animal Care Amendment Act; Environmental Livestock Program Logging in provincial parks.

See also Forest Amendment Act Lucyshen, Daryl (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Written submission, SE15 Ludwig, Audra (CUPE 500) Municipal Conflict of Interest and Campaign Financing Act (Various Acts Amended) [Bill 35] Written submission, LA244–245 Lussier, Don (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission) Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Advertising budget, CC37 Changemakers advertising agency, use of, CC38 Consulting contract costs, CC36–37, CC39 Public education budget allotment, CC38–39 M MacDonald, Darlene (Canadian Association of Social Workers) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9]

Standing and Special Committee Index 28 MacDonald, Darlene (Canadian Association of Social Workers)–Continued Aboriginal social workers, consultations with, SED109 Proposed college curriculum, Aboriginal approaches, SED109 Public presentation, SED108 Social worker registration qualifications, SED108 MacKinnon, Shauna (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Consultations, lack of, SED135–136 Public presentation, SED134–137 Written submission, SED149–153 Mackling, Al (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Ballot process, SE175 Public presentation, SE173–174 Representation, regional, SE174 MacNair, Kyle (Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists) Pharmacy profession Member regulation divisiveness, HR25 Regulated Health Professions Act [Bill 18] Pharmacist consultations, HR25, HR27 Pharmacy technicians, role expansion, HR25–26 PricewaterhouseCoopers report, HR27 Public presentation, HR24–26 Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.

Aiyawin Corporation–Auditor General's report

(2006) Operation termination and transfers, PA171–172 Procedures and capital estimates reports, PA171 Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with– Auditor General's report

(2008) Air ambulance services personnel, PA23–24 Child and Family Services Auditor General's report

(2006) Recommendations follow-up reviews, PA155–156 Funding models, PA155 Information system errors, PA154 Quality assurance programs, PA154 Crocus Investment Fund–Auditor General's report

(2005) Minister's knowledge, timeline of notification, PA202–203 Province's appointment to board, PA202 Shortfall funding, PA201 Employment and Income Assistance Program Caseload statistics, PA146 Client eligibility reviews and documentation, PA145, PA146 Investigator staffing, PA151 SAMIN information system improvements, PA145 Staffing, PA145–146 Environmental Livestock Program–Auditor General's report Agricultural sustainability consultations, PA72 Environmental management information systems utilization, PA69–70 Manure winter-spreading ban, PA72 Technical review committees, PA69 Environment Amendment Act [Bill 29] Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.–Continued Agricultural operations exemptions, SED13 Water drainage measurements, SED7 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Promoting Safer and Healthier Conditions in Motor Vehicles) [Bill 5] Amateur radio operation exemptions, SED19, SED25– 26 Opening remarks, SED32–33 School buses, radio communication exemptions, SED29 Stakeholder regulatory exemptions and consultations, SED44–45 Taxi industry, consultations and effect on, SED27–28, SED30–31 Trucking industry regulation harmonization, SED20– 21, SED40 La Broquerie, Rural Municipality of–Auditor General's report

(2008) Audited reports updates, PA58 Operating deficits, department notification timeline, PA57–58 Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act [Bill 31] East-side road development responsibility, LA199–201, LA203–204 Opening remarks, LA203 Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation Five-year capital unit inspections, PA169–170, PA175 Portfolio administrators, hiring of, PA169–170 Subsidized housing projects, monitoring of, PA171 Manitoba Housing Authority, investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report

(2004) Document damage, PA177, PA181 Inspection process documentation, PA176–177 Manitoba Hydro Auditor General, conflict of interest, PA185–186 Wind energy development proposals, CC181–182 Municipal governments Financial monitoring framework, PA58–59 Oil and Gas Legislation, compliance with–Auditor General's report

(2008) Tax and royalty guidelines, PA128–130 Pharmacare program–Auditor General's report

(2008) Pharmaceutical purchases, payer program analysis, PA32 Regional health authorities Board member criteria and orientation process, PA102 Seven Oaks School Division, property transactions–Auditor General's report

(2007) Land development, purchase price, PA194–196 Workplace Safety and Health–Auditor General's report

(2007) Motion that department submit an update in writing to committee on the implementation of the recommendations, PA123 Maintenance Enforcement Program Information technology system updates Howard, PA84; Schnoor, PA84–85 Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre General comments Roussin, SED112

Standing and Special Committee Index 29 Mander, Keith (Private Citizen) Social Work Profession Act [Bill 9] Written submission, SED145–146 Mandrake, Edward (Private Citizen) Senate reform, consultations Party affiliations, SE140 Public presentation, SE140 Senate mandate and contributions, SE140 Manitoba Drug Standards and Therapeutics Committee Meeting frequency Driedger, PA35–36; Oswald, PA36; Wilgosh, PA35–36 Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre Funding Sexsmith, CC140–141, CC144; Taillieu, CC140–141, CC144 Manitoba Floodway Amendment Act [Bill 31] Bill reported, LA204 East-side road development responsibility Evans, LA198–200; Fontaine, LA200–201; Gerrard, LA199, LA201; Lemieux, LA200–201, LA203–204; Maguire, LA199–201, LA203–204 Opening remarks Lemieux, LA202–203; Maguire, LA203 Public presentations Evans, LA198–199; Fontaine, LA200–201 Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation.

See also Manitoba Housing Authority, Investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report

(2004) Capital projects prioritization Billinkoff, PA180–181; Stefanson, PA180 Client complaint investigation Billinkoff, PA164–165; Martindale, PA164 Five-year capital unit inspections Billinkoff, PA165–166, PA169–170, PA172–173, PA175; Borotsik, PA172–173; Maguire, PA169–170, PA175; Stefanson, PA165–166 Operational reviews Billinkoff, PA161; Borotsik, PA161 Portfolio administrators, hiring of Billinkoff, PA169–170; Maguire, PA169–170 Recommendation compliance enforcement Billinkoff, PA162–163; Borotsik, PA162–163 Rental income formula Billinkoff, PA166–167; Gerrard, PA166–167 Subsidized housing projects, monitoring of Billinkoff, PA171; Maguire, PA171 Whistle-blower protection Billinkoff, PA168–169; Gerrard, PA168 Manitoba Housing Authority, investigation of the Maintenance Branch, Auditor General's report

(2004) Abandoned goods policies Billinkoff, PA178; Borotsik, PA178 Document damage Billinkoff, PA177; Buckwold, PA181; Maguire, PA177, PA181 Inspection process documentation Manitoba Housing Authority, investigation of the Maintenance Branch…–Continued Billinkoff, PA177; Buckwold, PA177–178; Maguire, PA176–177 Internal communication policies Billinkoff, PA179; Stefanson, PA179 Local procurement policies Billinkoff, PA178–179; Borotsik, PA178–179 Opening remarks Bellringer, PA175–176; Billinkoff, PA176 Report passed, PA181 Tenant complaint investigations Billinkoff, PA180; Stefanson, PA179–180 Manitoba Hydro.

See also Civil Service Superannuation Amendment Act (Enhanced Manitoba Hydro Employee Benefits and Other Amendments); Conawapa Generating Station; Keeyask Generating Station; Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Public Utilities Board Amendment Act (Electricity Reliability); Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III; Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board Advertising expenditures Brennan, CC84; Lamoureux, CC83–84 Audit committee members Borotsik, CC183; Brennan, CC183 Auditor General, conflict of interest Bellringer, PA183–184; Borotsik, PA183–184; Cullen, CC165–166; Graydon, CC178–179; Maguire, PA185– 186; Schroeder, CC164–166, CC178–179; Stefanson, PA185; Wowchuk, CC164–166, CC179 Auditor General's report Cullen, CC165–167; McFadyen, CC155–156, CC157– 158; Wowchuk, CC155–156, CC157–158, CC165–167 Board member appointments and meeting frequency McFadyen, CC162–163, CC165, CC174 Schroeder, CC162–163, CC165, CC174 Capital assets valuation Brennan, CC70–71; Jha, CC70–71 Cash flow management Borotsik, CC171; Brennan, CC171 Consulting costs Brennan, CC162; McFadyen, CC161–162 Contractor work timeline McFadyen, CC164; Schroeder, CC165 Debt repayment Borotsik, CC170–172; Brennan, CC170–172 Debt servicing costs Borotsik, CC75; Brennan, CC75–76 Debt-to-equity ratio Borotsik, CC73–74; Brennan, CC69, CC74; McFadyen, CC69 East-west power grid, project status Faurschou, CC80; Selinger, CC80–81 Equity balance Borotsik, CC169–170; Brennan, CC169–170 Export sales Contracts and term sheets Borotsik, CC172–173; Brennan, CC153, CC160–161, CC172–173; McFadyen, CC153, CC160–161; Wowchuk, CC153 Viability of Borotsik, CC75; Brennan, CC75, CC82–83; McFadyen, CC82–83

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