Monday, May 29, 1995

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA

Monday, May 29, 1995

The House met at 1:30 p.m.

PRAYERS

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Bill 2--The Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection and Consequential Amendments Act

Hon. Eric Stefanson (Minister of Finance): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Environment (Mr. Cummings), that leave be given to introduce Bill 2, The Balanced Budget, Debt Repayment and Taxpayer Protection and Consequential Amendments Act; Loi sur l'équilibre budgétaire, le remboursement de la dette et la protection des contribuables et apportant des modifications corrélatives, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, having been advised of the contents of this bill, recommends it to the House, and I would like to table the Lieutenant-Governor's message.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 5--The Education Administration Amendment Act

Hon. Linda McIntosh (Minister of Education and Training): I move, seconded by the Minister of Justice (Mrs. Vodrey), that leave be given to introduce Bill 5, The Education Administration Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'administration scolaire, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 6--The Public Schools Amendment Act

Hon. Linda McIntosh (Minister of Education and Training): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Justice (Mrs. Vodrey), that leave be given to introduce Bill 6, The Public Schools Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur les écoles publiques, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

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Bill 7--The City of Winnipeg Amendment Act

Hon. Jack Reimer (Minister of Urban Affairs): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Education and Training (Mrs. McIntosh), that leave be given to introduce Bill 7, The City of Winnipeg Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Ville de Winnipeg, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 8--The Off-Road Vehicles Amendment Act

Hon. Albert Driedger (Minister of Natural Resources): Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Highways and Transportation (Mr. Findlay), I move, seconded by the Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Enns), that leave be given to introduce Bill 8, The Off-Road Vehicles Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur les véhicules à caractère non routier, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 9--The Wills Amendment Act

Hon. Rosemary Vodrey (Minister of Justice and Attorney General): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Finance (Mr. Stefanson), that leave be given to introduce Bill 9, The Wills Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur les testaments, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 10--The Development Corporation Amendment Act

Hon. James Downey (Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Rural Development (Mr. Derkach), that leave be given to introduce Bill 10, The Development Corporation Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société de développement, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 11--The Trustee Amendment Act

Hon. Rosemary Vodrey (Minister of Justice and Attorney General): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Finance (Mr. Stefanson), that leave be given to introduce Bill 11, The Trustee Amendment Act; Loi modifiant la Loi sur les fiduciaires, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

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Introduction of Guests

Madam Speaker: Prior to Oral Questions, I would like to draw the attention of members to the gallery to my right, where we have seated today ninety-five Grade 11 students from Murdoch Mackay Collegiate. These students are under the direction of Mrs. Pat Adams, Mr. Joe Ptashynski, Mr. Bruce Rand and Mr. Eric Ott. This school is located in the constituency of the honourable member for Transcona (Mr. Reid).

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