Monday, October 2, 1995

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA

Monday, October 2, 1995

The House met at 1:30 p.m.

PRAYERS

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

PRESENTING PETITIONS

Federal Immigration Policies

Mr. Jim Maloway (Elmwood): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of T. Danting, C. Danting, Rosita A. Bringas and others requesting the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Government of Canada to cancel fee increases and instead institute policies that will encourage immigration to Manitoba.

Mr. George Hickes (Point Douglas): Madam Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Eugenia Cabuhat, Narcisa R. Abayon, Nerisa N. Cabuhat and others requesting the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request the Government of Canada to cancel fee increases and instead institute policies that will encourage immigration to Manitoba.

TABLING OF REPORTS

Hon. Rosemary Vodrey (Minister of Justice and Attorney General): Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table the Annual Report '93-94 of the Department of Justice; the Annual Report '94-95 of The Public Trustee; the Annual Report '94-95 of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; and the report of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 1993.

Hon. Eric Stefanson (Minister of Finance): Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table the Report of The Financial Administration Act Relating to Supplementary Loan and Guarantee Authority of March 31, 1995; the Report of The Loan Act, 1994, Relating to Additional Expenditure Authority for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 1995; and the Provincial Auditor's Report 1994-95, Volume 3, Matters of Special Interest and Results of our Audit Work.

Hon. Harold Gilleshammer (Minister of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship): Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table the Annual Report '94-95 for the Multiculturalism Secretariat and also the Annual Report for the Manitoba Arts Council.

Hon. Vic Toews (Minister of Labour): Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table the Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission 1994-95.

Introduction of Guests

Madam Speaker: Prior to Oral Questions, I would like to draw the attention of all honourable members to the public gallery, where we have with us this afternoon twenty-four Grade 5 students from Angus McKay School under the direction of Mr. Greg Holowka. This school is located in the constituency of the honourable member for Elmwood (Mr. Maloway).

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

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