Tuesday, September 17, 1996

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA

Tuesday, September 17, 1996

The House met at 1:30 p.m.

PRAYERS

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

PRESENTING PETITIONS

Seasonal Camping Fees

Mr. Stan Struthers (Dauphin): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Ed Lewicky, Trudi Gunia, Susan Kowalski and others, praying the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba urge the provincial government to review camping fees in line with cost of living increases and return to daily entrance permits to encourage the continued use and enjoyment of Manitoba's provincial parks.

Rail Line Abandonment

Ms. Rosann Wowchuk (Swan River): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Mel Davy, Bill Mosiondz, Ruby Patience and others, requesting the Legislative Assembly to request the Minister of Highways and Transportation (Mr. Findlay) and federal Minister of Transport to ensure that the communities currently using the Cowan Sub, Erwood Sub and Winnipegosis Sub are able to continue shipping their grain to markets.

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TABLING OF REPORTS

Hon. Eric Stefanson (Minister of Finance): Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table two different reports. The first one is the report of the Manitoba Properties Inc. for the period ended March 31, 1996, and the second report is the Manitoba Hospital Capital Financing Authority, I believe for the period available, up to June 11, 1996.

Hon. Brian Pallister (Minister of Government Services): Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table the 1995-96 Annual Reports for Fleet Vehicles Agency, Materials Distribution Agency and Land Management Services. Copies of these reports have been distributed previously in accordance with intersessional procedures.

Hon. Albert Driedger (Minister of Natural Resources): Madam Speaker, I would like to table the Annual Report for the year 1995-1996 for the Department of Natural Resources.

Hon. Jim Ernst (Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs): Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table the report of the Special Operating Agency for Vital Statistics, 1995-96 and on behalf of my colleague the Minister of Energy and Mines (Mr. Praznik), The Development Fund 25th Annual Report.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Bill 301--The Native Alcoholism Council of Manitoba Incorporation Amendment Act

Mr. Eric Robinson (Rupertsland): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the member for St. Johns (Mr. Mackintosh), that leave be given to introduce Bill 301, The Native Alcoholism Council of Manitoba Incorporation Amendment Act (Loi modifiant la Loi constituant en corporation “The Native Alcoholism Council of Manitoba”), and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Speaker's Statement

Madam Speaker: Prior to Oral Questions, I would like to draw the attention of all honourable members to the Speaker's Gallery where this year, as usual, six persons have been appointed to the Manitoba Legislative Internship Program. In accordance with established practice, three interns have been assigned to the government caucus and three to the official opposition caucus. Their term of employment is 12 months. During their term they will perform a variety of research and other tasks for private members. These interns commenced their assignments at the beginning of September.

Working with the government caucus are: Ms. Tracy Kozar of the University of Manitoba, Ms. Marie Rajic of the University of Manitoba and Ms. Jodi Turner of the University of Manitoba. Working with the caucus of the official opposition are: Ms. Adrienne Danyluk of the University of Manitoba, Mr. Paul Labun of the University of Winnipeg and Ms. Kristin Tresoor of the University of Winnipeg. Copies of their biographies will be distributed to members shortly.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and hope you find it a very enjoyable work experience.

Introduction of Guests

Also, seated in the public gallery from the University of Winnipeg Collegiate, eighteen Grades 11 and 12 students under the direction of Mr. Wayne Christianson. This school is located in the constituency of the honourable member for Wolseley (Ms. Friesen).

On behalf of all honourable members, I welcome you this afternoon.

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