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INDEX

of the

Legislative Assembly of Manitoba

DEBATES

AND PROCEEDINGS

and

STANDING

AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

2019

INDEX

of the


DEBATES AND

PROCEEDINGS

and

STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES

First Session – Forty-Second Legislature which opened September 30, 2019, and adjourned November 18, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS


First Session – Forty-Second Legislature Member List ......................................................................................... I Executive Council ............................................................................... II Legislative Assembly Officers and Staff ............................................ III Debates and Proceedings Introduction ............................................................................................ I Index ............................................................................................... 1 Appendices Appendix A – Oral Question Index .............................................. 53 Standing and Special Committees Introduction ........................................................ ………………...………I Index ............................................................. ……….………………1 Appendices Appendix A – Committee Chairs .................................................... 3 Appendix B – Committees Schedule ............................................. 5

I

MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Forty-Second Legislature

Member Constituency Political Affiliation

ADAMS, Danielle Thompson NDP ALTOMARE, Nello Transcona NDP ASAGWARA, Uzoma Union Station NDP BRAR, Diljeet Burrows NDP BUSHIE, Ian Keewatinook NDP CLARKE, Eileen, Hon. Agassiz PC COX, Cathy, Hon. Kildonan-River East PC CULLEN, Cliff, Hon. Spruce Woods PC DRIEDGER, Myrna, Hon. Roblin PC EICHLER, Ralph, Hon. Lakeside PC EWASKO, Wayne Lac du Bonnet PC FIELDING, Scott, Hon. Kirkfield Park PC FONTAINE, Nahanni St. Johns NDP FRIESEN, Cameron, Hon. Morden-Winkler PC GERRARD, Jon, Hon. River Heights Lib. GOERTZEN, Kelvin, Hon. Steinbach PC GORDON, Audrey Southdale PC GUENTER, Josh Borderland PC GUILLEMARD, Sarah Fort Richmond PC HELWER, Reg Brandon West PC ISLEIFSON, Len Brandon East PC JOHNSON, Derek Interlake-Gimli PC JOHNSTON, Scott Assiniboia PC KINEW, Wab Fort Rouge NDP LAGASSÉ, Bob Dawson Trail PC LAGIMODIERE, Alan Selkirk PC LAMONT, Dougald St. Boniface Lib. LAMOUREUX, Cindy Tyndall Park Lib. LATHLIN, Amanda The Pas-Kameesak NDP LINDSEY, Tom Flin Flon NDP MALOWAY, Jim Elmwood NDP MARCELINO, Malaya Notre Dame NDP MARTIN, Shannon McPhillips PC MOSES, Jamie St. Vital NDP MICHALESKI, Brad Dauphin PC MICKLEFIELD, Andrew Rossmere PC MORLEY-LECOMTE, Janice Seine River PC NAYLOR, Lisa Wolseley NDP NESBITT, Greg Riding Mountain PC PALLISTER, Brian, Hon. Fort Whyte PC PEDERSEN, Blaine, Hon. Midland PC PIWNIUK, Doyle Turtle Mountain PC REYES, Jon Waverley PC SALA, Adrien St. James NDP SANDHU, Mintu The Maples NDP SCHULER, Ron, Hon. Springfield-Ritchot PC SMITH, Andrew Lagimodière PC SMITH, Bernadette Point Douglas NDP SMOOK, Dennis La Vérendrye PC SQUIRES, Rochelle, Hon. Riel PC STEFANSON, Heather, Hon. Tuxedo PC TEITSMA, James Radisson PC WASYLIW, Mark Fort Garry NDP WHARTON, Jeff, Hon. Red River North PC WIEBE, Matt Concordia NDP WISHART, Ian Portage la Prairie PC WOWCHUK, Rick Swan River PC

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II

Executive Council

Premier of Manitoba President of the Executive Council Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and International Relations

Hon. Brian Pallister

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Keeper of the Great Seal of the Province of Manitoba

Hon. Cliff Cullen

Minister of Finance Minister responsible for the Civil Service

Hon. Scott Fielding

Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living Hon. Cameron Friesen

Minister of Education and Training Government House Leader Deputy Premier (2nd)

Hon. Kelvin Goertzen

Minister of Families Deputy Premier

Hon. Heather Stefanson

Minister of Infrastructure Hon. Ron Schuler

Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade Hon. Blaine Pedersen

Minister of Agriculture Hon. Ralph Eichler

Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations Hon. Eileen Clarke

Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage Hon. Cathy Cox

Minister of Sustainable Development Minister responsible for Francophone Affairs Minister responsible for the Status of Women

Hon. Rochelle Squires

Minister of Municipal Relations Minister of Crown Services

Hon. Jeff Wharton

III

Legislative Assembly Officers and Staff

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba .............................................. Hon. Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly ................................................... Hon. Myrna Driedger, MLA

Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of Committees of the Whole House ............................................................. Mr. Doyle Piwniuk, MLA

Deputy Chairpersons of Committees of the Whole House ............................................................ Mr. Dennis Smook, MLA .......................................................................................................... Mr. Andrew Micklefield, MLA

Government House Leader ................................................................. Hon. Kelvin Goertzen, MLA

Official Opposition House Leader ...................................................... Ms. Nahanni Fontaine, MLA

Government Whip ................................................................................... Mr. Derek Johnson, MLA

Official Opposition Whip ................................................................................ Mr. Matt Wiebe, MLA

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ............................................................... Ms. Patricia Chaychuk

Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly .............................................................. Mr. Rick Yarish

Clerk Assistants (Clerks of Committees) ....................................................... Ms. Monique Grenier ...................................................................................................................... Mr. Andrea Signorelli ................................................................................................................................ Mr. Tim Abbott

Clerk Assistant (Journals Clerk) .................................................................... Mr. Claude Michaud

Clerk Assistant (Research Officer) ............................................................... Mr. Greg Recksiedler

Legislative Counsel ............................................................................................... Mr. Glenn Joynt Sergeant-at-Arms ........................................................................................ Mr. Dave Shuttleworth

Hansard Manager ............................................................................................... Mr. Roger Wiebe

Hansard Indexer ........................................................................................ Ms. Sherri MacQuarrie

INDEX

of the


DEBATES AND

PROCEEDINGS

I

INTRODUCTION

The Hansard Index is designed to provide easy access to topics discussed in the Legislative Assembly. For this reason it corresponds strictly to the text of the Manitoba Hansard. FORMAT The index is in two sections: (1) Member/Subject index, and (2) Appendices. Member/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 Oral Questions by department.

FILING ARRANGEMENT The basic filing principle is alphabetical, letter 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

1 R First Reading 2 R Second Reading C/3 R Concurrence and Third Reading Amdt Amendment C/W Committee of the Whole (M) Motion O/C Order-in-Council P/O Point of Order R/A Royal Assent R/S Report Stage S.P. Sessional Paper T.P. Tabled Paper

Hansard Index

1

A Abby's Balloons for Childhood Cancer

Ewasko, 179 ACCESS program

Average monies received Altomare, 622–623; Goertzen, 622–623

Replacement for Altomare, 619–620; B. Smith, 620–621 Goertzen, 619–622

Accessibility New employment requirements

Stefanson, 469 Accessibility for Manitobans Act

Annual report, December 31, 2019 Stefanson, 633

Adams, Danielle (Thompson) NDP Affordable housing

Northern Manitoba, 147 Child care

Funding levels, 711 Subsidy reduction, 474–475

Child protection Funding concerns, 285–286

Child-care centre safety Compliance based licensing unit

Frequency of inspections, 476–477 Vacancies, 641–642

Child-care spaces Capital program, redevelopment of, 532–533

Children's disABILITY Services Enrollment decline, 479–480

Children's Opti-care program Eligibility criteria, 472

Committee of Supply Concurrence Motion, 711

Dialysis Machine removal--Flin Flon

Impact on wait list, 353 Need for--Northern Manitoba, 354 Units purchased--Northern Manitoba, 354

Disabilities, persons with Abuse and neglect cases

Increase in, 473, 552–553 Initiatives to address, 474

Caretaker wages and training, 473 Disability Employment Awareness Month, 90 Early learning and child-care programs

Request for funding increase, 185–186 Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)

Application processing times, 533–534 Changes to, 472 Staffing levels, 533

Families Services that support

Funding concerns, 186 Families Department

Estimates Opening statements, 469–470 Speakers, 469–480, 532–536

Staff introductions, 470, 532 Staff reduction, 470 Vacancies, 471

Adams, Danielle (Thompson) NDP…–Continued Flin Flon General Hospital

Dialysis machine removal Impact on wait list, 353

Forest View Suites Fire at, 146

Health, Seniors and Active Living Department Estimates

Speakers, 351–355, 400–404 Housing, non-profit/co-operative

Rent Supplement Program, 534 Inclusion support programs

Application processing time, 479 Update on, 478

Indigenous and Northern Relations Department Estimates

Speakers, 48, 145–147, 152 Keewatin Tribal Council, 636 Lifeflight Air Ambulance

Case concern (Mr. Jebb), 402–403 Provincial ownership, return to, 403–404

Manitoba Child Benefit Eligibility criteria, 472

Manitoba Housing Budget reduction, reason for, 534 Housing development decrease, reason for, 534–535 Number of units owned, 535 Unit vacancy rate, 535 Waiting list, number on, 536

Massey Manor fire Facility repairs, timeline for, 534

Members' statements Keewatin Tribal Council anniversary, 636

Ministerial statements Disability Employment Awareness Month, 90

Non-profit/co-operative housing Rent Supplement Program, 534

Northern health care Dialysis units purchased, 354 Dialysis, need for, 354 Physician recruitment, 351 Rural residency programs, 352

Northern Manitoba Affordable housing, 147 Fire inspections, responsibility for, 146

Oral Questions Child protection

Funding concerns, 285–286 Child-care centre safety

Compliance unit vacancies, 641–642 Children with special needs

Inclusion support program funding, 186 Disability community

Abuse and neglect cases, 552–553 Early learning and child-care programs

Request for funding increase, 185–186 Services that support families

Funding concerns, 186 Physician recruitment

Northern Manitoba, 351 Rural residency programs--Northern Manitoba, 352

Rent Supplement Program, 534

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Adams, Danielle (Thompson) NDP…–Continued Rural Manitoba

Physician residency programs, 352 Special needs children

Inclusion support program funding, 186 Thompson General Hospital

HVAC system replacement, 400 Tender for repairs, 400 Water damage repair, tender for, 355 Water damage repair, update, 401

Winnipeg Child and Family Services Staff reduction, 470–471

Addiction. See also Mental health and addiction Root causes of

Kinew, 45 Addiction and mental health. See Mental health and

addiction Addiction treatment services

Community collaboration process Kinew, 41; Pallister, 41–42

Finding Freedom program Micklefield, 548

Government initiatives Pallister, 36, 41

Long-term treatment beds, funding Friesen, 78

Long-term treatment beds, youth Asagwara, 415; Friesen, 415–416

Measuring outcomes Kinew, 43–44; Pallister, 44

Morberg House Friesen, 78

Private sector partnerships Kinew, 37–38; Pallister, 37–38

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) Annual report 2018-2019

Friesen, 545 Funding

Asagwara, 414; Friesen, 414 Number of beds, increase in

Friesen, 79 Adult education

Enrolment and funding Altomare, 553–554, 612–614 Goertzen, 553–554, 612–614

Outreach best practices Altomare, 613; Goertzen, 613

Affordable Energy Fund Natural gas reduction

Sala, 337; Wharton, 337 Affordable housing

Northern Manitoba Adams, 147; Clarke, 147

Agricultural Crown lands. See also Matter of Urgent Public Importance

Auction system Brar, 663; Eichler, 663

Automatic renewals Brar, 664; Eichler, 664–665

Corporate leasing concerns Brar, 427–428, 646–647; Eichler, 427–428, 646–647 Kinew, 485–486; Pallister, 486, 647

Agricultural Crown lands…–Continued Leasing issues

Eichler, 665–666; Gerrard, 665 Organizations consulted, list of

Brar, 662; Eichler, 662–663 Regulation changes, stakeholder consultations

Brar, 660–663; Eichler, 660–664 Right of first refusal

Kinew, 486; Pallister, 486 Agricultural education

Extension programs Brar, 654; Eichler, 654–655

Agricultural fields Ag recovery programs

Kinew, 16–17, 21; Pallister, 17, 21–22 Disaster financial assistance

Kinew, 16–17; Pallister, 17 Feed shortage

Kinew, 18; Pallister, 19 Agriculture Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Eichler, 89

Estimates Debate, 650–668 Opening statements

Brar, 651–652; Eichler, 650–651 Speakers

Brar, 651–664; Eichler, 651–667 Gerrard, 665–667

Public engagement expert Food production programs

Brar, 657; Eichler, 657–658 Rural office closures

Brar, 654; Eichler, 654–655 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Eichler, 13

Urban and northern liaison Position vacancy

Brar, 656; Eichler, 657 Vacancy rate

Brar, 652–653; Eichler, 652–654 Agriculture in the City

Expansion plans Brar, 656; Eichler, 656

Agriculture industry Ag stability programs

Kinew, 19; Pallister, 19 Ag stability vs. ag recovery programs

Kinew, 19–20; Pallister, 19–20 Carbon sequestration

Monitoring systems Gerrard, 570; Squires, 571

Disaster financial assistance State of emergency declaration

Kinew, 18; Pallister, 18 Drought conditions

Pallister, 17 Greenhouse gas emissions reduction

Kinew, 295, 297 Pallister, 295–296, 297–298, 301–302

Output-based pricing system Kinew, 299–305; Pallister, 300–306

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Agriculture industry…–Continued Protein strategy

Eichler, 651 Protein summit

Kinew, 295–296, 298; Pallister, 295–296, 298–299 Recovery programs

Kinew, 16–17 AgriRecovery program

Beef producers Brar, 282–283; Eichler, 282–283

Altomare, Nello (Transcona) NDP ACCESS program

Average monies received, 622–623 Replacement for, 619–620

Adult education Enrolment and funding, 553–554, 612–614 Outreach best practices, 613

Apprenticeship Manitoba Training and support, decrease in, 693

Apprenticeship training Applications, decrease in, 623, 692–693 Workforce retention, 624–625

Bureau de l'éducation française Funding reduction, 628–629


Curriculum Support Centre closure Distribution of resources, 627–628 Plans for building, 626–627

Education and Training Department Estimates

Opening statements, 608 Speakers, 608–620, 622–631, 687–700

Indigenous Inclusion Directorate Staffing levels, 690–691

Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Salaries and expenditures, 690

Staff introductions, 609 Vacancies, filling of, 714 Vacancies, plans to fill, 629 Whistle-blower complaint, 610

Education property tax Removal of, 698–701 Revenue generated, 700

Education system Funding, 99–100

Education system review Financial model, 697 Status update, 695–696

Elmwood Community Resource Centre Funding reduction, reason for, 688

Film Training Manitoba Funding decrease, reason for, 688–689

Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit program Budget reduction, reason for, 630

Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation Grant money, update on, 611

Indigenous education ACCESS program, replacement for, 619–620 Indigenous Inclusion Directorate

Staffing levels, 690–691 Kramble, Bryan and Elaine, 482–483

Altomare, Nello (Transcona) NDP…–Continued Manitoba School for the Deaf

Staffing levels, 689–690 Marine observatory

Completion date, 693 Members' statements

Kramble, Bryan and Elaine, 482–483 Oral Questions

Adult education Enrolment and funding, 553–554

Education system Provincial funding, 99–100

Post-secondary education Enrolment rate decline, 616–617

Private schools Funding increase, reason for, 687–688

Rural Manitoba Workforce, difficulty in attracting, 694

Scholarships and bursaries Disbursement, barriers to, 618 Student enrollment retention, 616

School boards Future of, 699

School buses Procurement process, 610

Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement Ltd. Budget reduction, reason for, 630

Skills and Employment Partnerships Training supports and salaries, 694

Student loan forgiveness, 615, 623 Teacher' Retirement Allowances Fund

Forecasting calculation error, 691 Veterinary education

Training seats purchased from Saskatchewan, 625 Amounts Claimed and Paid

Annual report May 17, 2019 Driedger, 89

Amphibex machines Sale of

Kinew, 424–425; Pallister, 424–425 Schuler, 492, 591–593; Wiebe, 492, 591–593

An Act Respecting the Administration of Oaths of Office (Bill 1)

Pallister, 6 Apprenticeship and Certification Qualifications Board

Annual report 2018-2019 Goertzen, 482

Apprenticeship Manitoba Training and support, decrease in

Altomare, 693; Goertzen, 693–694 Apprenticeship training

Applications, decrease in Altomare, 623, 692–693; Goertzen, 623–624, 692– 693, 702; Lamoureux, 702

Program expenditures/under expenditures Goertzen, 693

Workforce retention Altomare, 624–625; Goertzen, 624–625

Appropriation Act, 2019 (Bill 3) 1 R

Fielding, 719 2 R

Fielding, 719

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Appropriation Act, 2019 (Bill 3)…–Continued C 3/R

Fielding, 720 R/A

Chartier, 720 Asagwara, Uzoma (Union Station) NDP

Addiction treatment services Long-term treatment beds, youth, 415

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) Funding, 414

Cadham Provincial Lab Privatization inquiry, 338

Concordia Hospital Vacancy rate, 168

Diagnostic Centre of Excellence Status update, 413

Diagnostic services Privatization inquiry, 338–340

Eadha Bread Bakery, 547–548 Emergency rooms

Patients presenting at, increase, 153–155 Upgrades--St. Boniface Hospital, 410–411 Vacancy rate--St. Boniface Hospital, 87

Flin Flon General Hospital Obstetric services

Report recommending suspension, 260 Flu immunization

Decrease in senior population, 408–410 Vaccine shortages/delays, 407–408

Flu season Health-care system readiness, 75

French language services Santé en français budget, 405

Health care Clinical and preventive services plan

Timeline for report release, 430–431 Health-care funding

Provincial funding, 96–97 Health-care reform

Flu season readiness, 75 Peachy report, 70–73 Privatization inquiry, 343 Vacancy rate and overtime, 554–555

Health-care system In-patient hospital separations, 167 Santé en français budget, 405


Speakers, 64–77, 87, 153–174, 251, 259–265, 338–344, 399, 405–415

Public health branch, vacancies, 76 Staff introductions, 64, 153, 251, 399 Vacancies, plan to fill, 66 Vacancy rate, 64–68

Members' statements Eadha Bread Bakery, 547–548

Mental health and addiction, youth services Long-term treatment beds, 415

Nurse practitioners Number employed--WRHA, 171

Nursing profession Hiring barriers, 156–159 New staffing models, 69

Asagwara, Uzoma (Union Station) NDP…–Continued Overtime hours (WRHA), 69–70, 159–160, 174 Recruitment and retention, 160–161 RHA's, vacancy rates, 87 Vacancies (WRHA), 341–343

Oral Questions Clinical and preventive services plan

Timeline for report release, 430–431 Health-care service reform

Vacancy rate and overtime, 554–555 Health-care system

Provincial funding, 96–97 Personal-care homes

Beds, number of--WRHA, 172 Physicians, primary care

Access to, 169–170 Provincial Clinical and Preventive Services Planning for

Manitoba: Doing Things Differently and Better report

Quality assurance review, 70–71, 74 Regional health authorities (RHA's)

ICT system failure, 261–266 Vacancy rates, 87

Seven Oaks General Hospital Vacancy rate, 168

St. Boniface General Hospital ER upgrades, update on, 410–411 ER vacancy rate, 87 New hires, breakdown of, 163–164

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Bed availability, 165 Nurse practitioners, number of, 171 Nursing overtime, 69–70, 159–160, 174 Nursing vacancies, 341–343 Personal-care home beds, number of, 172 Re-admission rates, 166 Staff numbers, 341

Women's Hospital Status update, 412

Asylum seekers Legal Aid budget

Cullen, 434 Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission

Annual report, March 31, 2019 Cullen, 633

B Beef producers

Ag recovery programs Brar, 282–283; Eichler, 282–283

Bills An Act Respecting the Administration of Oaths of Office

(Bill 1) Appropriation Act, 2019 (Bill 3) Legislative Assembly Amendment and Legislative

Assembly Management Commission Amendment Act (Bill 200)

Loan Act, 2019 (Bill 4) Public Services Sustainability Amendment Act (Bill 2)

Bipole III generating station Economic review

Kinew, 118; Pallister, 118–119

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Bipole III transmission line Costs for

Sala, 457; Wharton, 457 Birth alerts

Update on Gerrard, 541–542; Stefanson, 541–542

Borderland constituency Guenter, 276

Braid Solutions Consultant contracts

B. Smith, 344; Friesen, 344–345 Brandon Manitoba

Methamphetamine addiction Flexible-length withdrawal services

Friesen, 78 Brandon University

Annual report, March 31, 2019 Goertzen, 419

Brar, Diljeet (Burrows) NDP Agricultural Crown lands

Auction system, 663 Automatic renewals, 664 Corporate leasing concerns, 427–428, 646–647 Organizations consulted, list of, 662 Regulation changes, stakeholder consultations, 660–

663 Agricultural education

Extension programs, 654 Agriculture Department

Estimates Opening statements, 651–652 Speakers, 651–664

Public engagement expert Food production programs, 657

Rural office closures, 654 Urban and northern liaison

Position vacancy, 656 Vacancy rate, 652–653

Agriculture in the City Expansion plans, 656

AgriRecovery program Beef producers, 282–283

Beef producers Ag recovery programs, 282–283


Education system Agriculture in schools, extension programs, 654

Farms/farming Environmental farm plans

Decrease in, 716 Food production programs

Public engagement, 657 Grain Innovation Hub

Budget and project delays, 658 Immigrants

Agricultural knowledge, 655 Members' statements

Youth fundraising activities, 548 Oral Questions

Agricultural Crown lands Corporate leasing concerns, 427–428, 646–647

Brar, Diljeet (Burrows) NDP…–Continued Manitoba beef producers

Ag recovery programs, 282–283 Research and innovation

State of Indiana partnership, 659 Rural Manitoba

Agriculture Department office closures, 654 State of Indiana

Research and innovation partnership, 659 Sustainable Agriculture Practices Program

Underspending, 660 Youth fundraising activities, 548

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Lamoureux, 178; Marcelino, 178; Squires, 177–178

Brooklands Active Living Centre Marcelino, 638

Budget 2019 Stakeholder consultations

Fielding, 242–247; Wasyliw, 242–247 Budget 2020

Gender-based process Fielding, 392; Wasyliw, 392

Low-income earners Budget impact analysis

Fielding, 392; Wasyliw, 392 Bureau de l'éducation française

Assistant Deputy Minister position Goertzen, 187; Sala, 187

Budget reduction Goertzen, 646; Sala, 646

Education Department, reporting to Sala, 573; Squires, 573

Funding reduction Altomare, 628–629; Goertzen, 628–629, 712–713 Sala, 712

Bushie, Ian (Keewatinook) NDP Committee of Supply

Concurrence Motion, 709, 717 First Nations

Lake St. Martin outlet construction, 139–140 Government consultations, 136

Idea Fund, 49 Indigenous and Northern Relations Department

Duty to consult framework, 49 Estimates

Speakers, 46–49, 59–62, 136–140, 147–152 Meyers, Norris, Penny review, 46 Ministers mandate, 47–48 Vacancy rate, 46–47

Indigenous communities Lake St. Martin outlet

Consultations, 136 Duty-to-consult, 139–140

Manitoba Hydro consultations Municipal transmission line, 138

Island Lake Medical facilities, access to, 147

Jordan's Principle, 143 Lake St. Martin outlet

Communities consulted, 137 First Nations

Consultations with, 136 Duty-to-consult, 139–140

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Bushie, Ian (Keewatinook) NDP…–Continued Interim report, 138

Lifeflight Air Ambulance Service delivery concerns, 643

Manitoba Hydro Municipal transmission line

Indigenous consultations, 138 Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF)

Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project Consultations, 59–62

Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project MMF consultations, 59–62

Northern Healthy Foods Initiative Budget for 2018-2019, 148 Provincial funding concerns, 190–191

Oral Questions Lifeflight Air Ambulance

Service delivery concerns, 643 Northern Healthy Foods Initiative

Provincial funding concerns, 190–191 Restorative justice

Indigenous led, 717 Business Registration, Supervision and Ownership

Transparency Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 22)

*Reinstated from the previous Legislature (41st-4th) 2 R

Debate Fontaine, 269–270; Gerrard, 271–272 Moses, 270–271

R/S Amdts Clause 47

Lamont, 707–708 C/3 R

Pedersen, 708 R/A

Chartier, 720 Registry, publicly available

Gerrard, 271–272 Registry, share percentage

Gerrard, 271 Scaled fines

Gerrard, 272

C Cadham Provincial Lab

Privatization inquiry Asagwara, 338; Friesen, 338

Shared Health Services, move to Friesen, 66; Kinew, 127 Pallister, 127–128

Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement

Stefanson, 467 Canadian Free Trade Agreement

Impact on Manitoba Pedersen, 686

Cancer. See Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; Madox's Warriors; Abby's Balloons; Team Brody

Cannabis Homemade edibles

Regulation loopholes Kinew, 379–380

Cannabis sales Beverage market

Kinew, 368–369; Pallister, 368–369 Cannabis beer, authorized retailers

Kinew, 369; Pallister, 369–370 Distribution model

Pallister, 360–370 Edibles, package labelling

Kinew, 367; Pallister, 367 Edibles, regulation of

Kinew, 361–367; Pallister, 361–368 Estimated revenues

Kinew, 368–369; Pallister, 368–369 Sala, 518; Wharton, 518

Labelling restrictions Pallister, 371

Retail locations, availability of Sala, 518; Wharton, 518

Social responsibility fee Kinew, 359; Pallister, 359, 363–364 Sala, 517; Wharton, 517

Supply issues Sala, 519; Wharton, 519

Capital, access to Challenges for

Lamont, 684–685; Pedersen, 684–685 Start-ups

Lamont, 685; Pedersen, 685 Carbon emissions reduction. See also Greenhouse gas

emissions Efficiency Manitoba programs

Kinew, 278–279; Pallister, 278–279 Large emitters

Naylor, 565; Squires, 565 Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project, credits for

Gerrard, 570; Squires, 571 Trucking industry

Squires, 564 Carbon Savings Account

Gerrard, 571; Squires, 560, 570–571 Carbon sequestration

Monitoring systems, agriculture industry Gerrard, 570; Squires, 571

Carbon tax Federal approach

Pallister, 287 Federal court case

Naylor, 564; Squires, 564 Provincial comparison

Pallister, 289 Cardiac care. See Health Sciences Centre Cataract surgery

Wait time improvements Pallister, 125–126

Chartier, Hon. Chief Justice Richard (Administrator of the Province of Manitoba)

Appropriation Act, 2019 (Bill 3) R/A, 720

Business Registration, Supervision and Ownership Transparency Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 22)

R/A, 720

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Chartier, Hon. Chief Justice Richard (Admin…–Continued Loan Act, 2019 (Bill 4)

R/A, 720 Throne Speech

Address, 5–6 Child abductions

Jurisdictional issues Cullen, 450–451; Gerrard, 450–451

Child and Family Services agencies Block funding agreements

Lathlin, 538; Stefanson, 538 Block funding formula

Lathlin, 538; Stefanson, 538 CFSIS database system, use of

Lathlin, 539; Stefanson, 539 Children's Special Allowance, retention of

Stefanson, 468 Child care

Funding levels Adams, 711; Stefanson, 711–712

Non-profit, need for Lamont, 537; Stefanson, 537–538

Subsidy reduction Adams, 474–475; Stefanson, 474–475

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit Budget for 2019

Stefanson, 467 Child poverty

Reduction in Stefanson, 469

Child protection Funding concerns

Adams, 285–286; Stefanson, 286 Child safety protection

At-risk youth cases Lathlin, 487; Stefanson, 487

Child-care centre safety Compliance based licensing unit

Frequency of inspections Adams, 476–477; Stefanson, 476–477

Vacancies Adams, 641–642; Stefanson, 641–642

Child-care centres Increased parent fees

Fontaine, 309–312; Pallister, 309–313 Operating grant increases

Stefanson, 467 Child-care spaces

Capital program, redevelopment of Adams, 532–533; Stefanson, 532–533

Childhood cancer. See Abby's Balloons for Childhood Cancer; Madox's Warriors; Team Brody Foundation

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Ewasko, 179

Children in care Mental health and addiction services

Lathlin, 540; Stefanson, 540 Vulnerable cases, update

Lathlin, 486–487; Stefanson, 487 Youth incarceration link, Department review

Children's Advocate consultations Cullen, 502; Fontaine, 502

Children in care…–Continued General comments

Fontaine, 313–314; Pallister, 313–314 Indigenous consultations

Cullen, 502; Fontaine, 502 Review

Cullen, 501–502; Fontaine, 501 Lathlin, 540–541; Stefanson, 540–541

Children's Advocate report Implementation of recommendations

Lathlin, 487; Stefanson, 487 Vulnerable children in care status update

Lathlin, 486–487; Stefanson, 487 Children's disABILITY Services

Enrollment decline Adams, 479–480; Stefanson, 479–480

Children's Hospital New heart centre

Friesen, 647–648; Guillemard, 647 Children's Opti-care program

Eligibility criteria Adams, 472; Stefanson, 472

Children's Special Allowance. See Child and Family Services agencies

City of Winnipeg Crime in downtown

Public safety concerns Kinew, 39–40; Lamont, 100, 101 Pallister, 39–40, 100–101

Public intoxication Liquor Mart location closure request

Lamont, 101; Pallister, 101 Civil Service

Consultants, use of Kinew, 192–199; Pallister, 192–199

Staffing level Fielding, 185; Wasyliw, 184–185

Workforce reduction Kinew, 102–112; Pallister, 102–112

Civil Service Commission Annual report March 31, 2019

Fielding, 89 Estimates, 705 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Fielding, 13

Civil Service Superannuation Board Annual report 2018

Fielding, 273 Civil Service Superannuation Fund Actuarial Evaluation

Report for December 31, 2018 Fielding, 273

Clarke, Hon. Eileen (Agassiz) PC Affordable housing

Northern Manitoba, 147 Committee of Supply

Concurrence Motion, 717–718 Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF)

Discretionary grants, 144 Monies released to, 145 Regional partner, 51 Report, 51–52

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Clarke, Hon. Eileen (Agassiz) PC…–Continued Discretionary grant programs

Funding levels, 53 Indigenous and Northern Relations, 144 Single portal access, 54

First Nations Lake St. Martin outlet construction

Duty-to-consult, 140 Government consultations, 62, 136 Low-risk communities vs. high-risk communities,

63 Forest View Suites

Fire at, 146 Health-care facilities

Expansion--Northern Manitoba, 141 Idea Fund, 49 Indigenous and Northern Relations Department

Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Budget, 50 Capital budget fluctuation, 54–55 Discretionary grants, 144 Duty-to-consult framework, 49 Estimates

Speakers, 46–63 Meyers, Norris, Penny review

General comments, 46, 56–58 Indigenous component, 57 Report costs, 57 Report release, timeline for, 57, 59

Ministers mandate, 47–48 Northern Affairs capital budget, 54–55 Staff introductions, 46 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Vacancy rate, 46–47

Indigenous communities Lake St. Martin outlet

Consultations, 136 Duty-to-consult, 139–140

Manitoba Hydro consultations Municipal transmission line, 139

Island Lake Medical facilities, access to, 148

Jordan's Principle, 143 Lake St. Martin outlet

Communities consulted, 137 First Nations

Consultations with, 62, 136 Duty-to-consult, 140 Low-risk communities vs. high-risk communities,

63 Interim report, 139

Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres Winnipeg location, funding, 52–53

Manitoba Hydro Municipal transmission line

Indigenous consultations, 139 Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF)

Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project Consultations, 59–62

Manitoba-First Nations Mineral Development Protocol RFP, responsibility for, 58

Clarke, Hon. Eileen (Agassiz) PC…–Continued Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project

MMF consultations, 59–62 Ministerial statements

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day, 273–274

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day, 273–274

Missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, national inquiry

Implementation of recommendations, 280–281 Northern Association of Community Councils

Capital funding fluctuations, 136 Northern Economic Development Strategy

Committee composition, 50 Northern health care

Facility expansion, 141 Northern Healthy Foods Initiative

Budget for 2018-2019, 148–149 Provincial funding concerns, 190–191

Northern Manitoba Affordable housing, 147 Fire inspections, responsibility for, 146 Mandate letter, 51

Oral Questions MMIWG inquiry findings

Implementation of recommendations, 280–281 Northern Healthy Foods Initiative

Provincial funding concerns, 190–191 Path to Reconciliation Act

Annual Progress Report 2019, 177 Restorative justice

Indigenous led, 717–718 Clean Environment Commission

Annual report, March 31, 2019 Squires, 634

Climate and Green Plan Implementation Office Removal from Sustainable Development Dept.

Naylor, 562; Squires, 562 Staff numbers

Naylor, 561; Squires, 562 Climate change

Drought/flood cycles Pallister, 17

Government position Kinew, 286; Pallister, 286–287

Human activity Kinew, 287; Pallister, 287–288

Request for government plan Kinew, 94–95; Pallister, 94–95

Wetland restoration Squires, 560

Youth Advisory Council Squires, 559

Climate strike Global strike 2019

Kinew, 7, 94; Pallister, 94 Collective bargaining rights. See Public Services

Sustainability Act Committee of Supply

Capital Supply Piwniuk, 709

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Committee of Supply…–Continued Committee report

Piwniuk, 708, 709, 718 Concurrence Motion

Adams, 711; Altomare, 714; Brar, 716 Bushie, 709, 717; Clarke, 717–718 Eichler, 716–717; Goertzen, 713–715, 718 Marcelino, 715; Moses, 715; Naylor, 710, 718 Pedersen, 715–716; Sala, 712 Squires, 709–710, 718; Stefanson, 711–712

Supply Motion Fielding, 718–719

Committee of the Whole Appropriation Act, 2019, 719 Committee report

Piwniuk, 719–720 Loan Act, 2019, 719

Committees of Cabinet. See Executive Council Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF)

Board, diversity of Moses, 677; Pedersen, 677

Discretionary grants Clarke, 144; Lindsey, 144

Fishing loans Moses, 675–676; Pedersen, 675–676

Monies released to Clarke, 145; Lindsey, 145

New mandate, timeline for Moses, 676; Pedersen, 676–677

Northern economy Pedersen, 669

Regional partner Clarke, 51

Report Clarke, 51–52; Lindsey, 51–52

Update on review Moses, 674–675; Pedersen, 674–675

Community Living disABILITY Services program Budget for 2019-2020

Stefanson, 468 Compass centre. See Mental health and addiction, youth

services Compensation for Victims of Crime program

Compensation reduction Cullen, 444; Fontaine, 444

Composting locations Problems with

Gerrard, 570; Squires, 571 Concordia Hospital

Vacancy rate Asagwara, 168; Friesen, 168–169

Conference Board of Canada. See Economic forecast--provincial

Economic outlook Fielding, 642; Moses, 642–643, 670–671, 715 Pallister, 643; Pedersen, 671, 715–716

Conservation districts Grants provided to

Squires, 563 Conservation Officer Recognition Day

Lagimodiere, 91 Conservation Trust

Squires, 560, 710–711

Construction industry Infrastructure funding

Lamont, 599; Schuler, 599 Consumer protection

Direct sellers Administrative penalties

Cullen, 507–508; Maloway, 507–508 Complaints against

Cullen, 507; Maloway, 507 Number licensed

Cullen, 507; Maloway, 507 Government record

Maloway, 431; Pallister, 431 Sale of home energy products

Complaints against Cullen, 506–507; Maloway, 506–507

Correctional facilities Adult custody rate per facility

Cullen, 441; Fontaine, 441 Segregation numbers, adult/youth

Cullen, 442–443; Fontaine, 442 Youth custody rate per facility

Cullen, 441–442; Fontaine, 441 Youth in solitary confinement report

Cullen, 504–505; Fontaine, 504 Court transcripts. See Judicial system Cox, Hon. Cathy (Kildonan-River East) PC

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Annual report, March 31, 2019, 634

Le Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain Annual report, March 31, 2019, 634

Manitoba Arts Council Annual report, March 31, 2019, 634

Sport, Culture and Heritage Department Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Crime. See City of Winnipeg Crime--Northern Manitoba

Victim counselling services, budget reduction Cullen, 487–488; Fontaine, 487–488

Crown corporations Board liability

Lamont, 466; Wharton, 466 Outside consultants

Funding limit on use of Sala, 459; Wharton, 459

Crown Corporations Council Civilian oversight

Lamont, 224; Pallister, 224 Crown lands. See Agricultural crown lands Crown Lands Property Agency

Budget reduction Fielding, 316; Wasyliw, 316

Dissolution of Fielding, 315–316; Wasyliw, 315

Land sales amount Fielding, 317; Wasyliw, 317

Land sales, new process vs. old process Fielding, 318–322; Wasyliw, 318–322

Layoffs Fielding, 318

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Crown Lands Property Agency…–Continued Public notices, elimination of

Fielding, 321; Wasyliw, 321 Crown Services

Estimates Debate, 329–338, 393–399, 453–467, 512–521 Opening statements

Sala, 331; Wharton, 329–331 Speakers

Lamont, 465–467; Sala, 331–338, 393–399, 453–465, 517–521; Sandhu, 512–517 Wharton, 329–338, 393–399, 453–466, 512–521

Gaming review, social responsibility Sala, 520; Wharton, 520

Mandate letter plan Kinew, 124–125; Pallister, 124–125

Staff introductions Wharton, 329, 393

Staff, number of Wharton, 329

Cullen, Hon. Cliff (Spruce Woods) PC Asylum seekers

Legal Aid budget, 434 Automobile Injury Compensation Appeal Commission

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Child abductions

Jurisdictional issues, 450–451 Children in care

Youth incarceration link, Department review Children's Advocate consultations, 502 Indigenous consultations, 502 Review, 501–502

Compensation for Victims of Crime program Compensation reduction, 444

Consumer protection Direct sellers

Administrative penalties, 507–508 Complaints against, 507 Number licensed, 507

Sale of home energy products Complaints against, 506–507

Correctional facilities Adult custody rate per facility, 441 Segregation numbers, adult/youth, 442–443 Youth custody rate per facility, 441–442 Youth in solitary confinement report, 504–505

Crime--Northern Manitoba Victim counselling services, budget reduction, 487–

488 Dauphin Correctional Centre

Inmate capacity, 443–444 Horse Racing Commission

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Idea Fund, 434, 438, 440 Independent Investigations Unit

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Indigenous children

Children in care, Justice Department review, 502 Indigenous peoples

Incarceration rate, 443 Restorative justice, 498

John Howard Society Funding reduction, 495–497

Cullen, Hon. Cliff (Spruce Woods) PC…–Continued Judicial system

Court transcripts Audio-to-text, switch to, 435, 438

Indigenous incarceration rate, 443 Scheduling software upgrade, 440 Video conferencing, 440

Justice Department Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Deloitte review of, 439 Estimates

Opening statements, 433–435 Speakers, 433–453, 494–511

Staff introductions, 436 Staff reduction, 437–438 Staffing, 437 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 12 Vacancy rate, 437

Lead exposure Violent crime statistics, 648

Legal Aid Manitoba Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Asylum seekers, budget for, 434

Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority Annual report March 31, 2019, 633

Northern health care Counsellors, number of, 450 Victim counselling services

Budget reduction, 487–488 Northern Manitoba

Child victims of crime Services for, 449–450

Victims of crime Counselling services, budget reduction, 444–

450, 487–488 Northern Meat Service

Description of, 505 Oral Questions

Overdose incident case concern Inquest into death, 648

Victims of crime in Northern Manitoba Budget reduction for counselling services, 487–

488 Violent crime statistics

Lead exposure link, 648 Overdose incident case concern

Inquest into death, 648 Policing and Public Safety Strategy, 434 Prairie Home Comfort

Complaints against, 506 Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Residential Tenancies Commission

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Restorative justice

Consultations, 499–500 Funding for programs, 495 Indigenous incarceration, 498

Restorative Justice Centre, 499 Statutes and Regulations Act

Copy of regulations, 633

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Cullen, Hon. Cliff (Spruce Woods) PC…–Continued Victim Services

Budget for 2019, 434 Victim Services Complaints

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Violent crime rate

Increase, reasons for, 451–452 Lead exposure link, 648

Windows 10 upgrade Costs, 435

Youth Children in CFS care

Incarceration link, 502 Correctional facilities

Custody rate per facility, 441–442 Segregation number, 442–443 Solitary confinement report, 504–505

Curriculum Support Centre closure Distribution of resources

Altomare, 627–628; Goertzen, 627–628 Plans for building

Altomare, 626–627; Goertzen, 626–627 Redeployment of staff

Goertzen, 701; Lamoureux, 701

D Dauphin Correctional Centre

Inmate capacity Cullen, 443–444; Fontaine, 443

Delivery service. See Gorilla Jack Safe Parcel Service Diagnostic Centre of Excellence

Status update Asagwara, 413; Friesen, 413

Diagnostic services Privatization inquiry

Asagwara, 338–340; Friesen, 338–340 Dialysis

Machine removal--Flin Flon Impact on wait list

Adams, 353; Friesen, 353 Need for--Northern Manitoba

Adams, 354; Friesen, 354 Units purchased--Northern Manitoba

Adams, 354; Friesen, 354 Disabilities, persons with

Abuse and neglect cases Increase in

Adams, 473, 552–553 Stefanson, 473, 552–553

Initiatives to address Adams, 474; Stefanson, 474

Caretaker wages and training Adams, 473; Stefanson, 473–474

Disability Employment Awareness Month Adams, 90; Lamont, 90; Stefanson, 90

Disaster financial assistance Agricultural fields

Kinew, 16–17; Pallister, 17 Federal deductible increase

Pallister, 17 State of emergency declarations

Agriculture industry Kinew, 18; Pallister, 18

Discretionary grant programs Funding levels

Clarke, 53; Lindsey, 53 Indigenous and Northern Relations

Clarke, 144; Lindsey, 144 Single portal access

Clarke, 54; Lindsey, 54 Diversity

Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) board Moses, 677; Pedersen, 677

Provincial government makeup Fielding, 249–251; Wasyliw, 249–250

Doctors. See Physicians Door-to-door sales. See Consumer protection Driedger, Hon. Myrna (Roblin) PC

Amounts Claimed and Paid Annual report May 17, 2019, 89

Elections Manitoba Annual report 2018, 89

Understanding my Audit Opinion on Manitoba's March 31st, 2019 Summary Financial Statements

Auditor General special report September 2019, 89 Drought

Agriculture industry Pallister, 17

Climate change Pallister, 17

Drug addiction Downtown safety initiatives needed

Pallister, 37–39 Prevention initiatives needed

Kinew, 36–37; Pallister, 36–37 Public health care costs

Kinew, 43; Pallister, 43 Drug addiction awareness

Education system curriculum update Pallister, 36

Drug-impaired driving Pallister, 365

Dudeck, Megan. See Members' statements under Manitoba Tourism Award recipients

Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Expansion

Friesen, 339

E Eadha Bread Bakery

Asagwara, 547–548 Early learning and child-care programs

Request for funding increase Adams, 185–186; Stefanson, 186

East Side Road Authority Auditor General's findings

Pallister, 107 Eco-certification

Skownan First Nation fishery Squires, 710

Economic forecast--provincial Conference Board's findings

Fielding, 642; Moses, 642–643, 670–671, 715 Pallister, 643; Pedersen, 671, 715–716

Out-migration concerns Moses, 281–282; Pedersen, 281–282

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Economic Growth Action Plan Pallister, 211

Edibles. See Cannabis Education and Training Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Goertzen, 89

Estimates Debate, 606–631, 687–705 Opening statements

Altomare, 608 Goertzen, 606–608

Speakers Altomare, 608–620, 622–631, 687–700 B. Smith, 620–621 Goertzen, 606–631, 687–704 Lamoureux, 700–704

Indigenous Inclusion Directorate Staffing levels

Altomare, 690–691 Goertzen, 691

Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Salaries and expenditures

Altomare, 690; Goertzen, 690 Internal review

Kinew, 205–206; Pallister, 205–206 Internal review, staff reduction inquiry

Kinew, 207; Pallister, 207–208 Staff introductions

Altomare, 609; Goertzen, 609, 687 Lamoureux, 701

Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-2020

Goertzen, 12 Vacancies, filling of

Altomare, 714; Goertzen, 714 Vacancies, plans to fill

Altomare, 629; Goertzen, 629–630 Whistle-blower complaint

Altomare, 610; Goertzen, 610 Education property tax

Removal of Altomare, 698–701; Goertzen, 698–701

Revenue generated Altomare, 700; Goertzen, 700

Education system Agriculture in schools, extension programs

Brar, 654; Eichler, 654–655 Drug awareness curriculum upgrade

Pallister, 36 Financial literacy curriculum (K-to-12)

Pallister, 221–222 Funding

Altomare, 99–100; Goertzen, 99–100 Thrival Kits

Stefanson, 540 Education system review

Financial model Altomare, 697; Goertzen, 697–698

Goals for K-12 Kinew, 206–207; Pallister, 206–207

Interim report inquiry Kinew, 203; Pallister, 203

Education system review…–Continued Status update

Altomare, 695–696; Goertzen, 607, 695–697 Kinew, 204; Pallister, 204

Efficiency Manitoba Carbon reduction programs

Kinew, 278–279; Pallister, 278–279 Efficiency plan, PUB filing delay

Sala, 333–335, 395–399 Wharton, 333–336, 395–399

PUB recommendations Sala, 279–280; Wharton, 280

Role and responsibilities Sala, 331–332, 393–394 Wharton, 331–332, 393–394

Source of revenues Lamont, 465; Wharton, 465

eHealth Manitoba Friesen, 169

Eichler, Hon. Ralph (Lakeside) PC Agricultural Crown lands

Auction system, 663 Automatic renewals, 664–665 Corporate leasing concerns, 427–428, 646–647 Leasing issues, 665–666 Organizations consulted, list of, 662–663 Regulation changes, stakeholder consultations, 660–

664 Agricultural education

Extension programs, 654–655 Agriculture Department

Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Estimates

Opening statements, 650–651 Speakers, 651–667

Public engagement expert Food production programs, 657–658

Rural office closures, 654–655 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Urban and northern liaison

Position vacancy, 657 Vacancy rate, 652–654

Agriculture in the City Expansion plans, 656

Agriculture industry Protein strategy, 651

AgriRecovery program Beef producers, 282–283

Beef producers Ag recovery programs, 282–283

Committee of Supply Concurrence Motion, 716–717

Education system Agriculture in schools, extension programs, 654–655

Farms/farming Environmental farm plans

Decrease in, 716–717 Food Development Centre

Annual report 2018-2019, 273 Food production programs

Public engagement, 657–658

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Eichler, Hon. Ralph (Lakeside) PC…–Continued Grain Innovation Hub

Budget and project delays, 658–659 Immigrants

Agricultural knowledge, 655–656 Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation

Annual report 2018-2019, 273 Oat processing facility

Paterson GlobalFoods, 284–285 Oral Questions

Agricultural Crown lands Corporate leasing concerns, 646–647 Leasing concerns, 427–428

Manitoba beef producers Ag recovery programs, 282–283

Paterson GlobalFoods announcement New oat processing facility, 284–285

Pasture lands Tree growing and carbon storage, 666–667

Paterson GlobalFoods New oat processing facility, 284–285

Research and innovation Stat of Indiana partnership, 658–659

Rural Manitoba Agriculture Department office closures, 654–655

State of Indiana Research and innovation partnership, 658–659

Sustainable Agriculture Practices Program Underspending, 660

Elections PC campaign

Sale of government assets Kinew, 117; Pallister, 117

PC election candidate Issuance of fishing licence

Naylor, 428; Squires, 428 Elections Manitoba

Annual report 2018 Driedger, 89

Elmwood Community Resource Centre Funding reduction, reason for

Altomare, 688; Goertzen, 688–689 Emergency rooms

Patients presenting at, increase Asagwara, 153–155; Friesen, 153–155

Upgrades--St. Boniface Hospital Asagwara, 410–411; Friesen, 410–412

Vacancy rate--St. Boniface Hospital Asagwara, 87; Friesen, 87

Wait times Friesen, 74

Employee Pensions and Other Costs Annual report March 31, 2019

Fielding, 89 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Fielding, 13

Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) Application processing times

Adams, 533–534; B. Smith, 533–534 Stefanson, 533–534

Changes to Adams, 472; Stefanson, 472–473

Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)…–Continued Income inequality

Lamont, 189; Pallister, 189 Staffing levels

Adams, 533; Stefanson, 533 Enabling Appropriations and Other Appropriations

Annual report 2018-2019 Fielding, 177

Estimates, 706 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Fielding, 13

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Squires, 545

Environmental organizations Provincial funding

Naylor, 710; Squires, 710 Environmental Stewardship office

Equipment replacement Squires, 562–563

Estimates. See specific departments Ewasko, Wayne (Lac du Bonnet) PC

Abby's Balloons for Childhood Cancer, 179 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 179 Madox's Warriors, 179 Members' statements

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 179 Team Brody Foundation, 179

Executive Council Committees of Cabinet, current activities

Kinew, 202–203; Pallister, 202–203 Estimates

Debate, 13–46, 102–135, 192–224, 286–315, 357–381, 668

Speakers Fontaine, 306–315; Kinew, 14–46, 102–135, 192–212, 286–305, 358–381; Lamont, 212–224 Pallister, 14–46, 103–134, 192–224, 286–315, 358–381

Staff introductions Pallister, 14

F Families

Services that support Funding concerns

Adams, 186; Stefanson, 186 Families Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Stefanson, 89


Adams, 469–470; Stefanson, 467–469 Speakers

Adams, 469–480, 532–536; B. Smith, 533–534, 536; Gerrard, 541–542; Lamont, 536–537 Lathlin, 538–542; Stefanson, 467–480, 532–542

Staff introductions Adams, 470, 532; Stefanson, 470, 532

Staff reduction Adams, 470; Stefanson, 470

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Families Department…–Continued Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Stefanson, 13

Vacancies Adams, 471; Stefanson, 471

Farming, urban. See Urban farming Farms/farming

Environmental farm plans Decrease in

Brar, 716; Eichler, 716–717 Fielding, Hon. Scott (Kirkfield Park) PC

Appropriation Act, 2019 (Bill 3) 1 R, 719 2 R, 719 C 3/R, 720

Budget 2019 Stakeholder consultations, 242–247

Budget 2020 Gender-based process, 392 Low-income earners

Budget impact analysis, 392 Civil Service

Staffing level, 185 Civil Service Commission

Annual report March 31, 2019, 89 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Civil Service Superannuation Board

Annual report 2018, 273 Civil Service Superannuation Fund Actuarial Evaluation

Report for December 31, 2018, 273 Committee of Supply

Supply Motion, 718–719 Conference Board of Canada

Economic outlook, 642 Crown land sales

Public notices, elimination of, 321 Crown Lands Property Agency

Budget reduction, 316 Dissolution of, 315–316 Land sales amount, 317 Land sales, new process vs. old process, 318–322 Layoffs, 318

Diversity Provincial government makeup, 249–251

Economic forecast--provincial Conference Board's findings, 642

Employee Pensions and Other Costs Annual report March 31, 2019, 89 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Enabling Appropriations and Other Appropriations

Annual report 2018-2019, 177 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Finance Department

Administration vs. front-line services budget, 260–261

Annual report March 31, 2019, 89 Assessors, reduction in, 316–317 Corporate divisions, 225–226 Enabling capital spending, 327

Fielding, Hon. Scott (Kirkfield Park) PC…–Continued Estimates

Opening statements, 225–227 Speakers, 225–251, 315–328, 381–392, 521–

531 Expenditures expected, 233 FIPPA requests, 241–242 Intergovernmental Affairs

Staff numbers, 382 Internal service adjustments, 322–327 Outstanding uncollected tax, 247 Priorities and Planning

Staff numbers, 382 Procurement modernization, 521–522 Revenue expenditures

Budget document, release of, 231 Revenues expected, 232 Staff transfers/FTE's, 234–235 Staff, number of, 234 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review

2019-2020, 89 Tax increment financing program, 528–529 Tax investigations, number of, 248–249 Untendered contracts, 238 User fees and penalties, 382–383 Vacancy rate, 236–237 Windows 10 upgrade, funds for, 326–327

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Emergency, definition of, 238–241 Government investment, 102

Health-care funding Federal-provincial ratio, 229 Provincial funding, 228–230, 391–392 At rate of inflation, 229

Income tax rates Cost-of-living increases

Tax brackets, 384–386 Indigenous businesses

Procurement modernization, 524–527 Infrastructure renewal

Deferred maintenance, 389–391 Infrastructure, strategic

Budget for, 387–388 Definition of, 386–387

Learning Fund Description of, 326

Legislative Assembly Act Report on amounts paid to Members, March 31,

2019, 633 Loan Act, 2019 (Bill 4)

1 R, 719 2 R, 719 C 3/R, 720

Low-income earners Budget impact analysis, 392

Manitoba 150 celebrations Capital projects fund, 325–326

Manitoba Education Research and Learning Information Networks (MERLIN)

Annual report 2018-2019, 545 Manitoba Financial Services Agency

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 419

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Fielding, Hon. Scott (Kirkfield Park) PC…–Continued Material Distribution Agency

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 419 Minimum wage

Increase request, 552 Ranking--provincial, 185

New West Partnership Agreement Procurement modernization, 522

Oral Questions Fiscal Stabilization Fund

Government investment, 102 Manitoba's civil service

Staffing level, 185 Manitoba's economic forecast

Conference Board's findings, 642 Minimum wage

Increase request, 552 Manitoba's ranking, 185

Provincial finances Debt reduction, 645 Deficit reduction, 190

Public Services Sustainability Act Collective bargaining rights, 488–489 Introduction of legislation, 430

Paterson GlobalFoods Tax increment financing program, 529–530

Procurement modernization Finance Department review, 521–522 Indigenous businesses, priority for, 524–527 Manitoba companies, priority for, 522 New criteria, 522 New West Partnership, 522 Scoring matrix, 523 Stakeholders consulted, 521, 526–527

Procurement practices Green procurement policy, 527–528 Points system, 525–526 Untendered contracts, 238

Provincial finances Debt reduction, 645 Deficit reduction, 190

Provincial government Diversity inclusion, 249–251

Public Account for Manitoba-Volumes 1, 2 and 3 Annual report 2019, 177

Public service Cost-of-living increases, 383–384

Public Service Group Insurance Fund Actuarial report, April 30, 2019, 633

Public Services Sustainability Act Collective bargaining rights, 488–489

Public Services Sustainability Amendment Act (Bill 2) 1 R, 419 Introduction of legislation, 430

Public Utilities Board Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633

Regulations Changes to, 328

Regulatory Accountability Secretariat Operating costs, 381 Staff increase, reason for, 328, 382

School construction Capital projects, 390

Fielding, Hon. Scott (Kirkfield Park) PC…–Continued Supplementary Loans and Guarantee Authority

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Tax increment financing program

Assessment process, 529 General comments, 528–529

Taxation Investigations, number of, 248–249 Types of--provincial, 247–248

Treasury Board Members, list of, 233

Vehicle and Equipment Management Agency Annual report March 31st, 2019, 545

Windows 10 upgrade Finance Department funds, 326–327

Workers Compensation Board Auditor General's findings, 230–231

Film Training Manitoba Funding decrease, reason for

Altomare, 688–689; Goertzen, 688–689 Finance Department

Administration vs. front-line services budget Fielding, 260–261; Wasyliw, 260

Annual report March 31, 2019 Fielding, 89

Assessors, reduction in Fielding, 316–317; Wasyliw, 316–317

Corporate divisions Fielding, 225–226

Enabling capital spending Fielding, 327; Wasyliw, 327

Estimates Debate, 225–251, 315–329, 381–392, 521–532 Opening statements

Fielding, 225–227; Wasyliw, 227 Speakers

Fielding, 225–251, 315–328, 381–392, 521–531 Wasyliw, 227–250, 315–328, 381–392, 521–532

Expenditures expected Fielding, 233; Wasyliw, 233

FIPPA requests Fielding, 241–242; Wasyliw, 241

Intergovernmental Affairs Staff numbers

Fielding, 382; Wasyliw, 382 Internal service adjustments

Fielding, 322–327; Wasyliw, 322–327 Invoice management upgrades

Pallister, 200 Outstanding uncollected tax

Fielding, 247; Wasyliw, 247 Priorities and Planning

Staff numbers Fielding, 382; Wasyliw, 382

Procurement modernization Fielding, 521–522; Wasyliw, 521–522

Revenue expenditures Budget document, release of

Fielding, 231; Wasyliw, 231 Revenues expected

Fielding, 232; Wasyliw, 232 Robotic Process Automation Pilot project

Pallister, 200

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Finance Department…–Continued Staff transfers/FTE's

Fielding, 234–235; Wasyliw, 234–235 Staff, number of

Fielding, 234; Wasyliw, 234 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review 2019-

2020 Fielding, 89

Tax increment financing program Fielding, 528–529; Wasyliw, 528–529

Tax investigations, number of Fielding, 248–249; Wasyliw, 248–249

Tax Return and Payment Processing, digitization Pallister, 200

Untendered contracts Fielding, 238; Wasyliw, 238

User fees and penalties Fielding, 382–383; Wasyliw, 382

Vacancy rate Fielding, 236–237; Wasyliw, 236–237

Windows 10 upgrade, funds for Fielding, 326–327; Wasyliw, 326–327

Financial literacy Household debt

Lamont, 218–221; Pallister, 218–221 K-to-12 curriculum

Pallister, 221–222 Finding Freedom

Addiction recovery program Micklefield, 548

Fire Prevention Week Lamont, 420; Moses, 420; Pedersen, 419–420


Duty-to-consult Bushie, 139–140; Clarke, 140

Government consultations Bushie, 136; Clarke, 62, 136 Lindsey, 62; Schuler, 580–582, 585–589 Wiebe, 580–582, 585–589

Low-risk communities vs. high-risk communities Clarke, 63; Lindsey, 63

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Emergency, definition of

Fielding, 238–241; Wasyliw, 238–241 Government investment

Fielding, 102; Gordon, 101–102 Lamont, 215–217; Pallister, 215–218

Fishing industry Fishing loans

Moses, 675–676; Pedersen, 675–676 Mesh sizes, changes to

Squires, 710 Quota buyback initiative

Squires, 560, 710 Skownan First Nation eco-certification

Squires, 710 Whitefish, increased value of

Squires, 710 Flin Flon constituency

Lindsey, 180–181

Flin Flon General Hospital Dialysis machine removal

Impact on wait list Adams, 353; Friesen, 353

Obstetric services Report recommending suspension

Asagwara, 260; B. Smith, 251–259 Friesen, 252–260

Request to reinstate B. Smith, 255–259; Friesen, 98–99, 255–260 Marcelino, 98–99

Flood fighting equipment Sale of Amphibex machines

Kinew, 424–425; Pallister, 424–425 Schuler, 492, 591–593; Wiebe, 492, 591–593

Sale of, consultant costs Schuler, 595–596; Wiebe, 595–596

Sale of, independent advisor review Schuler, 594; Wiebe, 594

Flooding update, fall Flood control measures

Kinew, 638–639 Operation of emergency channel

Schuler, 577; Wiebe, 576–577 Flooding, spring

Government preparation Kinew, 424; Pallister, 424

Sale of Amphibex machines Kinew, 424–425; Pallister, 424–425

Flu immunization Decrease in senior population

Asagwara, 408–410; Friesen, 408–411 Vaccine shortages/delays

Asagwara, 407–408; Friesen, 407–408 Flu season

Health-care system readiness Asagwara, 75; Friesen, 75

Fontaine, Nahanni (St. Johns) NDP Business Registration, Supervision and Ownership


2 R Debate, 269–270

Child-care centres Increased parent fees, 309–312

Children in care Youth incarceration link, Department review

Children's Advocate consultations, 502 General comments, 313–314 Indigenous consultations, 502 Review, 501

Compensation for Victims of Crime program Compensation reduction, 444

Correctional facilities Adult custody rate per facility, 441 Segregation numbers, adult/youth, 442 Youth custody rate per facility, 441 Youth in solitary confinement report, 504

Crime--Northern Manitoba Victim counselling services, budget reduction, 487–

488 Dauphin Correctional Centre

Inmate capacity, 443

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Fontaine, Nahanni (St. Johns) NDP…–Continued Executive Council

Estimates Speakers, 306–315

Indigenous children Children in care, Justice Department review, 502

Indigenous peoples Incarceration rate, 442–443 Restorative justice, 498

John Howard Society Funding reduction, 495–498

Judicial system Indigenous incarceration rate, 442–443

Justice Department Deloitte review of, 439 Estimates


Staff reduction, 437–438 Staffing, 437 Vacancy rate, 437

Liquor sales, private, 306–308 Matter of Urgent Public Importance

Regarding the changes in regulations related to Crown Lands Leasing Agreement, 432–433

Members' statements North End Women's Centre anniversary, 91–92

Mental health and addiction, youth services, 315 Ministerial statements

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day, 274

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day, 274

Missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, national inquiry

Implementation of recommendations, 280–281 North End Women's Centre

Anniversary, 91–92 Northern health care

Counsellors, number of, 450 Victim counselling services

Budget reduction, 487–488 Northern Manitoba

Child victims of crime Services for, 449

Victims of crime Counselling services, budget reduction, 445–

449, 487–488 Northern Meat Service

Description of, 505 Oral Questions

MMIWG inquiry findings Implementation of recommendations, 280–281

Victims of crime in Northern Manitoba Budget reduction for counselling services, 487–

488 Restorative justice

Consultations, 499–500 Funding for programs, 495 General comments, 435 Indigenous incarceration, 498

Fontaine, Nahanni (St. Johns) NDP…–Continued Youth

Children in CFS care Incarceration link, 502

Correctional facilities Custody rate per facility, 441 Segregation number, 442 Solitary confinement report, 504

Food Development Centre Annual report 2018-2019

Eichler, 273 Food production programs

Public engagement Brar, 657; Eichler, 657–658

Forest View Suites Fire at

Adams, 146; Clarke, 146 Fort Garry constituency

Wasyliw, 276–277 Foster care

Per diem rates Lathlin, 539; Stefanson, 539

Francophone Affairs Translation Services, staffing levels

Sala, 574; Squires, 574 Frank Alexander inquest

Friesen, 173 Free trade agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement Impact on Manitoba

Pedersen, 686 Impact on Manitoba

Lamont, 686; Pedersen, 686 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Annual report, March 31, 2019 Cox, 634

French language education New school--Transcona

Goertzen, 713 French language services. See also Members' statements

Education/health care services Sala, 572; Squires, 572–573

Government position Sala, 186–187; Squires, 187

Government record Sala, 646; Squires, 646

Santé en français budget Asagwara, 405; Friesen, 405 Sala, 645; Squires, 645–646

Santé en français program Sala, 572–573; Squires, 572–573

Friesen, Hon. Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC Addiction treatment services

Long-term treatment beds, funding, 78 Long-term treatment beds, youth, 415–416 Morberg House, 78

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) Annual report 2018-2019, 545 Funding, 414 Number of beds, increase in, 79

Braid Solutions Consultant contracts, 344–345

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Friesen, Hon. Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC…–Continued Brandon Manitoba

Methamphetamine addiction Flexible-length withdrawal services, 78

Cadham Provincial Lab Privatization inquiry, 338 Shared Health Services, move to, 66

Children's Hospital New heart centre, 647–648

Concordia Hospital Vacancy rate, 168–169

Diagnostic Centre of Excellence Status update, 413

Diagnostic services Privatization inquiry, 338–340

Dialysis Machine removal--Flin Flon

Impact on wait list, 353 Need for--Northern Manitoba, 354 Units purchased--Northern Manitoba, 354

Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Expansion, 339

eHealth Manitoba, 169 Emergency rooms

Patients presenting at, increase, 153–155 Upgrades--St. Boniface Hospital, 410–412 Vacancy rate--St. Boniface Hospital, 87 Wait times, 74

Flin Flon General Hospital Dialysis machine removal

Impact on wait list, 353 Obstetric services

Report recommending suspension, 252–260 Request to reinstate, 98–99, 255–260

Flu immunization Decrease in senior population, 408–411 Vaccine shortages/delays, 407–408

Flu season Health-care system readiness, 75

Frank Alexander inquest, 173 French language services

Santé en français budget, 405 Health care

Clinical and preventive services plan Deloitte contract, 350–351

Health Sciences Centre New children's heart centre, 647–648

Health-care funding Provincial funding, 96–97

Health-care reform Consultants working on, 346–350 Flu season readiness, 75 Impact on patient care, 490 Peachy report, 70–73 Privatization inquiry, 343 Vacancy rate and overtime, 554–555

Health-care system Consultants working, 346–350 eHealth tools, 169 In-patient hospital separations, 167 Santé en français budget, 405 Stabilizer beds, 162 Wait time improvements, 71

Friesen, Hon. Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC…–Continued Health, Seniors and Active Living Department

Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Consultants, use of, 344–346 Estimates

Speakers, 64–87, 153–175, 251–269, 338–355, 399–416

Public health branch, vacancies, 76 Staff introductions, 63, 153, 251, 399 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Vacancies, plan to fill, 66 Vacancy rate, 64–68

Hip/knee replacements Prevention, 267

HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks IV drug use

Harm reduction strategy request, 640–641 Improving Access and Coordination of Mental Health and

Addiction Services: A Provincial Strategy for all Manitobans

Recommendations, 414 Women's treatment services, 80

Intoxicated Persons Detention Act Changes to, 84

Intravenous drug use HIV contraction

Harm reduction strategy request, 640–641 Latex allergies, 267–268 Lead contamination sites

Testing for individuals, 268 Weston School playground, 268

Lifeflight Air Ambulance Case concern (Mr. Jebb), 402–403 Provincial ownership, return to, 403–404 Service delivery concerns, 643–644

Manitoba Health Services Insurance Plan Total expenditures, 67

Mental health and addiction Treatment initiatives, 414–418, 556–557

Mental health and addiction, youth services Compass centre, 82 Investments in, 79 Long-term treatment beds, 415–416

Mental health unit Victoria General Hospital, 79

Methamphetamine addiction Flexible-length withdrawal services--Winnipeg &

Brandon, 78 Length of treatment needed, 81–82 Long-term treatment measures, 83 RAAM clinic use, 79–80 Request for government plan, 77–86, 97–98 Safe consumption site, 82, 85

Morberg House, 78 Northern health care

Dialysis units purchased, 354 Dialysis, need for, 354 Physician recruitment, 351 Rural residency programs, 352

Nurse practitioners Number employed (WRHA), 171–172

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Friesen, Hon. Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC…–Continued Nursing profession

Hiring barriers, 156–159 Hiring of, 67 New hires--St. Boniface Hospital, 155 New staffing models, 69 Overtime hours (WRHA), 69–70, 159–160, 174–175 Recruitment and retention, 160–162 RHA's, vacancy rates, 87 Vacancies (WRHA), 341–344

Oral Questions Health Sciences Centre

New children's heart centre, 647–648 Health-care service reform

Impact on patient care, 490 Vacancy rate and overtime, 554–555

Health-care system Provincial funding, 96–97

IV drug use and HIV contraction Harm reduction strategy request, 640–641

Lifeflight Air Ambulance Service delivery concerns, 643–644

Mental health and addiction Government initiatives, 556–557

Methamphetamine addiction crisis Request for government plan, 97–98

Northern Manitoba health care Obstetric services in Flin Flon, 98–99

Personal-care home improvements Need for upgrades to standards and training,

283–284 Orthopedic surgery

Hip/knee replacements, prevention of, 267 Personal-care homes

Beds, number of--WRHA, 172–173 Frank Alexander inquest, 173 Upgrades to standards and training, 283–284 Wait time decrease, 172–173

Physician recruitment Northern Manitoba, 351 Rural residency programs--Northern Manitoba, 352

Physicians, primary care Access to, 169–170

Provincial Clinical and Preventive Services Planning for Manitoba: Doing Things Differently and Better report

Quality assurance review, 70–71, 74 Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic

Methamphetamine addiction treatment, 79–80 Sexual assault case, 170–171

Regional health authorities (RHA's) Vacancy rates, 87

Rural Manitoba Physician residency programs, 352

Safe consumption site Methamphetamine addiction, 82, 85

Safer Streets, Safer Lives Action Plan, 77 Seven Oaks General Hospital

Vacancy rate, 168–169 Shared Health Services

Cadham Provincial Lab, move to, 66 Consultant contract, 345–346

Friesen, Hon. Cameron (Morden-Winkler) PC…–Continued St. Boniface General Hospital

ER upgrades, update on, 410–412 ER vacancy rate, 87 New hires, breakdown of, 163–164 New nurse hires, 155

Thompson General Hospital HVAC system replacement, 400 Tender for repairs, 400 Water damage repair, tender for, 355 Water damage repair, update, 401

Victoria General Hospital Mental health unit, 79

Weston School playground Lead contamination sites, 268

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Bed availability, 165 Nurse practitioners, number of, 171–172 Nursing overtime, 69–70, 159–160, 174–175 Nursing vacancies, 341–344 Personal-care home beds, number of, 172–173 Re-admission rates, 166 Staff numbers, 341

Women's Hospital Status update, 412

Furnace replacement program Elimination of

Naylor, 567; Sala, 336 Squires, 567; Wharton, 336

G Gaming review--provincial

Reason for Kinew, 376–378; Pallister, 376–379

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib. Agricultural Crown lands

Leasing issues, 665 Agriculture Department


Agriculture industry Carbon sequestration

Monitoring systems, 570 Birth alerts

Update on, 541–542 Business Registration, Supervision and Ownership


2 R Debate, 271–272

Registry, publicly available, 271–272 Registry, share percentage, 271 Scaled fines, 272

Carbon emissions reduction Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project, credits

for, 570 Carbon Savings Account, 571 Carbon sequestration

Monitoring systems, agriculture industry, 570 Child abductions

Jurisdictional issues, 450–451 Composting locations

Problems with, 570

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Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib....–Continued Families Department



Speakers, 266–268, 416 Hip/knee replacements

Prevention, 267 Justice Department


Lake Winnipeg Phosphorus reduction, 570

Latex allergies, 267 Lead contamination sites

Testing for individuals, 268 Weston School playground, 268

Lead exposure Violent crime statistics, 648

Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project Carbon emission reduction credits, 570

Matter of Privilege Regarding the Government's failure to table the

Supplementary Information for Legislative Review-Revenue Estimates this year, 649

Members' statements Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, 483–484

Oral Questions Personal-care home improvements

Need for upgrades to standards and training, 283–284

Personal-care homes Accidental fall prevention, 491

Violent crime statistics Lead exposure link, 648

Orthopedic surgery Hip/knee replacements, prevention of, 267

Pasture lands Tree growing and carbon storage, 666

Personal-care homes Accidental fall prevention, 491 Upgrades to standards and training, 283–284

Phosphorus reduction Lake Winnipeg, 570

Points of Order P/O by Gerrard regarding the fact that the

Government did not table documents detailing the Government's Estimates of revenue this year, 633–634

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, 483–484 School construction

LEED Platinum certification, 571 Sustainable Development Department

Estimates Speakers, 570

Violent crime rate Increase, reasons for, 451 Lead exposure link, 648

Weston School playground Lead contamination sites, 268

Girls in Aviation Day Squires, 545

Global climate strike Government attendance

Kinew, 94; Pallister, 94 Goertzen, Hon. Kelvin (Steinbach) PC

ACCESS program Average monies received, 622–623 Replacement for, 619–622

Adult education Enrolment and funding, 553–554, 612–614 Outreach best practices, 613

Apprenticeship and Certification Qualifications Board Annual report 2018-2019, 482

Apprenticeship Manitoba Training and support, decrease in, 693–694

Apprenticeship training Applications, decrease in, 623–624, 692–693, 702 Program expenditures/under expenditures, 693 Workforce retention, 624–625

Brandon University Annual report, March 31, 2019, 419

Bureau de l'éducation française Assistant Deputy Minister position, 187 Funding reduction, 628–629, 646, 712–713

Committee of Supply Concurrence Motion, 713–715, 718

Curriculum Support Centre closure Distribution of resources, 627–628 Plans for building, 626–627 Redeployment of staff, 701

Education and Training Department Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Estimates


Indigenous Inclusion Directorate Staffing levels, 691

Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Salaries and expenditures, 690

Staff introductions, 609, 687 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 12 Vacancies, filling of, 714 Vacancies, plans to fill, 629–630 Whistle-blower complaint, 610

Education property tax Removal of, 698–701 Revenue generated, 700

Education system Funding, 99–100

Education system review Financial model, 697–698 Status update, 607, 695–697

Elmwood Community Resource Centre Funding reduction, reason for, 688–689

Film Training Manitoba Funding decrease, reason for, 688–689

French language education New school--Transcona, 713

Government Motion Sessional order, 10–12

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Goertzen, Hon. Kelvin (Steinbach) PC…–Continued Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit program

Budget reduction, reason for, 630 Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation

Grant money, update on, 611–612, 613–614 Immigrants

Internationally educated Accreditation review, 703

Truck driver training Education and training responsibility, 557

Immigration programs Abuse allegations, 558

Indigenous education ACCESS program, replacement for, 619–622 Indigenous Inclusion Directorate

Staffing levels, 691 Treaty Education Initiative, 691

Manitoba School for the Deaf Staffing levels, 690

Marine observatory Completion date, 693


Supplementary Information for Legislative Review-Revenue Estimates this year, 649

Matter of Urgent Public Importance Regarding the changes in regulations related to

Crown Lands Leasing Agreement, 432 Oral Questions

Adult education Enrolment and funding, 553–554

Bureau de l'éducation française Assistant Deputy Minister position, 187 Budget reduction inquiry, 646

Education system Provincial funding, 99–100

Immigrants working in trucking industry Education and training responsibility, 557

Immigration programs Abuse allegations, 558

New truck driver training policy Enforcement and oversight, 490

Provincial Nominee Program Career eligibility inquiry, 645 Equitable access to program, 489–490

Post-secondary education Enrolment rate decline, 616–617 Operating grant reduction, 702

Private schools Funding increase, reason for, 687–688

Provincial Nominee Program Allocated points process, 704 Application fee, settlement services, 704, 715 Career eligibility inquiry, 645 Equitable access to program, 489–490 IELTS scores, 703 Labour market survey/consultant used, 703 Points system for occupations, 702

Red River College Annual Financial report 2018-2019, 273

Rural Manitoba Workforce, difficulty in attracting, 694–695

Goertzen, Hon. Kelvin (Steinbach) PC…–Continued Scholarships and bursaries

Disbursement, barriers to, 618–619 Student enrollment retention, 616

School boards Future of, 699

School buses Procurement process, 610

Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement Ltd. Budget reduction, reason for, 630–631

Skills and Employment Partnerships Training supports and salaries, 694

Student loan forgiveness, 615–616, 623 Teacher' Retirement Allowances Fund

Forecasting calculation error, 691–692 Treaty Education Initiative, 691 Truck driver training

Policy enforcement and oversight, 490 Trucking industry

Immigrants working in Education and training responsibility, 557

Université de Saint-Boniface Annual report, March 31, 2019, 482

University College of the North Annual report and financial statements, 2018-2019,

419 University of Manitoba

Annual Financial Report 2019, 177 University of Winnipeg

Consolidated Financial Statements, March 31, 2019, 419

Veterinary education Training seats purchased from Saskatchewan, 625–

626 Gordon, Audrey (Southdale) PC

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Government investment, 101–102

Members' statements Southdale constituency, 275

Oral Questions Fiscal Stabilization Fund

Government investment, 101–102 Southdale constituency, 275

Gorilla Jack Safe Parcel Service Martin, 635–636

Government Motion Sessional order

Goertzen, 10–12 Government service

Privatization concerns Schuler, 492–493; Wiebe, 492

Grace Lake Airport Government divestment of

Schuler, 590–591; Wiebe, 590–591 Grain Innovation Hub

Budget and project delays Brar, 658; Eichler, 658–659

Greenhouse gas emissions. See also Carbon emissions reduction

Annual vs. cumulative reporting Naylor, 565; Squires, 565–566

Increase in--Manitoba Naylor, 566; Squires, 566–567

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Greenhouse gas emissions…–Continued National Inventory Report

Naylor, 566; Squires, 566 Natural gas use

Naylor, 567; Squires, 567 Organics in landfills

Naylor, 570; Squires, 570 Paris Agreement

Kinew, 288; Pallister, 288–289 Price on pollution

Kinew, 290; Pallister, 290–291 Reduction in agriculture industry

Kinew, 295, 297 Pallister, 295–296, 297–298, 301–302

Reduction targets, programs for Kinew, 291; Pallister, 291–292

GROW trust Wetland protection grants

Squires, 563 Growth, Enterprise and Trade Department


Moses, 670; Pedersen, 668–670 Speakers

Lamont, 684–686; Lindsey, 673–674, 682–684 Moses, 670–682; Pedersen, 668–686

International Relations Deputy minister vacancy

Moses, 677; Pedersen, 677–678 Reorganization of

Moses, 678; Pedersen, 678 Staff introductions

Pedersen, 670 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Pedersen, 13

Guenter, Josh (Borderland) PC Borderland constituency, 276 Members' statements

Borderland constituency, 276 Oral Questions

Provincial finances Deficit reduction, 190

Provincial finances Deficit reduction, 190

Guillemard, Sarah (Fort Richmond) PC Children's Hospital

New heart centre, 647 Health Sciences Centre

New children's heart centre, 647 Oral Questions

Health Sciences Centre New children's heart centre, 647

H Harm reduction strategy. See HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks Health care

Clinical and preventive services plan Deloitte contract

B. Smith, 350–351; Friesen, 350–351

Health care…–Continued Timeline for report release

Asagwara, 430–431; Kinew, 126 Pallister, 126–127; Squires, 430–431

Health Sciences Centre New children's heart centre

Friesen, 647–648; Guillemard, 647 Nurse staffing levels

Kinew, 277–278; Pallister, 277–278 Health-care facilities

Expansion--Northern Manitoba Clarke, 141; Lindsey, 141

Health-care funding Federal-provincial ratio

Fielding, 229; Pallister, 126; Wasyliw, 229 Government intention

Lamont, 555–556; Pallister, 555–556 Provincial funding

Asagwara, 96–97; Fielding, 228–230, 391–392 Friesen, 96–97; Wasyliw, 228–230, 391

At rate of inflation Fielding, 229; Wasyliw, 229

Health-care reform Consolidation pause recommendation

Kinew, 133–134; Pallister, 133–134 Consultants working on

B. Smith, 346–350; Friesen, 346–350 Flu season readiness

Asagwara, 75; Friesen, 75 Impact on patient care

Friesen, 490; Lamont, 490 Increase bed capacity request

Kinew, 182–183; Pallister, 182–183 Peachy report

Asagwara, 70–73; Friesen, 70–73 Privatization inquiry

Asagwara, 343; Friesen, 343 Vacancy rate and overtime

Asagwara, 554–555; Friesen, 554–555 Wait times and staffing

Kinew, 95–96; Pallister, 95–96 Health-care system. See also Northern health care

Consultants working B. Smith, 346–350; Friesen, 346–350

eHealth tools Friesen, 169

In-patient hospital separations Asagwara, 167; Friesen, 167

Santé en français budget Asagwara, 405; Friesen, 405 Sala, 645; Squires, 645–646

Stabilizer beds Friesen, 162

Wait time improvements Friesen, 71

Health, Seniors and Active Living Department Annual report 2018-2019

Friesen, 89 Consultants, use of

B. Smith, 344–346; Friesen, 344–346 Estimates

Debate, 63–87, 153–175, 251–269, 338–355, 399–417

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Health, Seniors and Active Living Department…–Continued Speakers

Adams, 351–355, 400–404; Asagwara, 64–77, 87, 153–174, 251, 259–265, 338–344, 399, 405–415; B. Smith, 77–87, 251–259, 344–351 Friesen, 64–87, 153–175, 251–269, 338–355, 399–416; Gerrard, 266–268, 416; Marcelino, 170

Public health branch, vacancies Asagwara, 76; Friesen, 76

Staff introductions Asagwara, 64, 153, 251, 399 Friesen, 63, 153, 251, 399


Friesen, 13 Vacancies, plan to fill

Asagwara, 66; Friesen, 66 Vacancy rate

Asagwara, 64–68; Friesen, 64–68 Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit program

Budget reduction, reason for Altomare, 630; Goertzen, 630

Hearing impaired. See Manitoba School for the Deaf Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation

Grant money, update on Altomare, 611; Goertzen, 611–612, 613–614

Helwer, Reg (Brandon West) PC Oral Questions

Provincial finances Debt reduction, 645

Provincial finances Debt reduction, 645

Hip/knee replacements Prevention

Friesen, 267; Gerrard, 267 HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

IV drug use Harm reduction strategy request

B. Smith, 640–641; Friesen, 640–641 Kinew, 550–551; Pallister, 550–551

Public health nurses, funding for Kinew, 551; Pallister, 551

Homeless population. See Members' statements Horse Racing Commission


Hospital separations. See Health-care system Household debt

Financial literacy Lamont, 218–221; Pallister, 218–221

Housing. See Manitoba Housing Housing, non-profit/co-operative

Rent Supplement Program Adams, 534; Stefanson, 534

I Idea Fund

Bushie, 49; Clarke, 49; Cullen, 434, 438, 440; Pallister, 125, 198–199

IELTS. See International English Language Testing System under Provincial Nominee Program

Immigrants Agricultural knowledge

Brar, 655; Eichler, 655–656 Internationally educated

Accreditation review Goertzen, 703; Lamoureux, 703

Truck driver training Education and training responsibility

Goertzen, 557; Moses, 557 Pallister, 557–558; Wharton, 557

Immigration programs Abuse allegations

Goertzen, 558; Marcelino, 558 Improving Access and Coordination of Mental Health and

Addiction Services: A Provincial Strategy for all Manitobans

Recommendations Friesen, 414; Kinew, 40–41; Pallister, 40–41

Women's treatment services Friesen, 80

Inclusion support programs Application processing time

Adams, 479; Stefanson, 479 Update on

Adams, 478; Stefanson, 478 Income inequality

EIA rates Lamont, 189; Pallister, 189

Job creation Moses, 679; Pedersen, 679

Tracking of Moses, 679; Pedersen, 679–680


Tax brackets Fielding, 384–386; Wasyliw, 384–386

Independent Investigations Unit Annual report, March 31, 2019

Cullen, 633 Indigenous and Northern Relations Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Clarke, 89

Budget Clarke, 50; Lindsey, 50

Capital budget fluctuation Clarke, 54–55; Lindsey, 54–55

Discretionary grants Clarke, 144; Lindsey, 144

Duty to consult framework Bushie, 49; Clarke, 49

Estimates Debate, 46–56, 135–152 Speakers

Adams, 48, 145–147, 152; Bushie, 46–49, 59– 62, 136–140, 147–152; Clarke, 46–63, 135–152 Lindsey, 50–59, 62–63, 135–136, 141–145, 148–151

Meyers, Norris, Penny review General comments

Bushie, 46; Clarke, 46, 56–58; Lindsey, 56–58 Indigenous component

Clarke, 57; Lindsey, 57

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Health, Seniors and Active Living Department…–Continued Report costs

Clarke, 57; Lindsey, 57 Report release, timeline for

Clarke, 57, 59; Lindsey, 57, 59 Ministers mandate

Bushie, 47–48; Clarke, 47–48 Northern Affairs capital budget

Clarke, 54–55; Lindsey, 54–55 Staff introductions

Clarke, 46 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Clarke, 13

Vacancy rate Bushie, 46–47; Clarke, 46–47

Indigenous businesses Procurement modernization

Fielding, 524–527; Wasyliw, 524–527 Indigenous children

Children in care Justice Department review

Cullen, 502; Fontaine, 502 Indigenous communities

Lake St. Martin outlet Consultations

Bushie, 136; Clarke, 136 Duty-to-consult

Bushie, 139–140; Clarke, 139–140 Manitoba Hydro consultations

Municipal transmission line Bushie, 138; Clarke, 139

Indigenous education ACCESS program, replacement for

Altomare, 619–620; B. Smith, 620–621 Goertzen, 619–622

Indigenous Inclusion Directorate Staffing levels

Altomare, 690–691; Goertzen, 691 Post-secondary/trades training

Kinew, 212; Pallister, 212–213 Treaty Education Initiative

Goertzen, 691 Indigenous peoples

Incarceration rate Cullen, 443; Fontaine, 442–443

Restorative justice Cullen, 498; Fontaine, 498

Infrastructure agreement--federal Provincial delay in signing

Lamont, 596–598; Schuler, 597–598 Infrastructure Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Schuler, 89


Schuler, 576 Speakers

Lamont, 596–599; Schuler, 576–604 Wiebe, 576–596, 600–604

Staff introductions Schuler, 576

Infrastructure Department…–Continued Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Schuler, 13

Infrastructure investments Construction industry

Lamont, 599; Schuler, 599 Economic impact

Schuler, 601–602; Wiebe, 601 Federal funding

Schuler, 426–427; Wiebe, 426–427 Infrastructure renewal

Deferred maintenance Fielding, 389–391; Wasyliw, 389–390

Infrastructure review PwC role in

Schuler, 602–604; Wiebe, 602–604 Infrastructure, strategic

Budget for Fielding, 387–388; Schuler, 600 Wasyliw, 387–388; Wiebe, 600

Definition of Fielding, 386–387; Wasyliw, 386–387

Insurance broker compensation Public sector wages

Lamont, 644; Pallister, 644 Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM)

Monies paid to Sandhu, 517; Wharton, 517

Online services, MPI conciliation Kinew, 27–35; Pallister, 27–35

Online services, MPI consultations Sandhu, 512; Wharton, 512–513

International Day of the Girl Lamoureux, 635; Marcelino, 634–635; Squires, 634

International English Language Testing System (IELTS). See Provincial Nominee Program

Interprovincial trade barriers Removal of exemptions

Pedersen, 491–492; Teitsma, 491 Intoxicated Persons Detention Act

Changes to Friesen, 84

Intravenous drug use HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

Harm reduction strategy request B. Smith, 640–641; Friesen, 640–641 Kinew, 550–551; Pallister, 550–551

Public health nurses, funding for Kinew, 551; Pallister, 551

Introduction of guests Balfour, Lynn and Bill, 181 Bawnay, Pisuy (Point Douglas, St. Johns), 277 Carlson, Michayla (Westwood Collegiate), 93 Chigbo, Chinemerem (Miles Macdonell Collegiate), 93 Fustey, Meghan (St. Mary's Academy), 93 Gheorghe, Maria (Legislative Internship Program), 181 Guillemard, Annlise (Fort Richmond Collegiate), 93 Hrappstead, Kelsey (Legislative Internship Program), 181 Hsieh, Jolan (Point Douglas, St. Johns), 277 Japit, Chris (Grant Park High School), 93 Johnson, Hayley (River East Collegiate), 93–94 Kinew, Kathi Avery, 181

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Introduction of guests…–Continued Laddi, Balwinder Singh, MLA Punjab Assembly (The

Maples), 181 Lakaw, Sifo (Point Douglas, St. Johns), 277 Mansaray, Saio (Legislative Internship Program), 181 Moulden, Declan (Legislative Internship Program), 181 Narozniak, Jazzy (Fort Richmond Collegiate), 94 Ngulube, Chishimba (Legislative Internship Program), 181 Otwari, Amelia (St. Boniface Diocesan Hight School), 94 Patiya, Kuljelje (Point Douglas, St. Johns), 277 Pelletier, Bailey (Legislative Internship Program), 181 River East Collegiate, grade 9 (Rossmere), 423, 484 Romero, Victoria (St. Maurice School), 94 Tu, Yi-Jen (Point Douglas, St. Johns), 277 Volotovska, Anna (Seven Oaks Met School), 94

Island Lake Medical facilities, access to

Bushie, 147; Clarke, 148

J Jackimec, Elizabeth. See Members' statements under Valour

Community Centre Jail. See Correctional facilities Job creation

Unemployment rate Lamont, 189; Pallister, 189

John Howard Society Funding reduction

Cullen, 495–497; Fontaine, 495–498 Johnson, Derek (Interlake-Gimli) PC

Members' statements Oak Point community hall, 549

Oak Point community hall, 549 Jordan's Principle

Bushie, 143; Clarke, 143; Lindsey, 143 Judicial system

Court transcripts Audio-to-text, switch to

Cullen, 435, 438 Indigenous incarceration rate

Cullen, 443; Fontaine, 442–443 Phoenix Sinclair recommendations

Pallister, 16 Scheduling software upgrade

Cullen, 440 Video conferencing

Cullen, 440 Justice Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Cullen, 89

Deloitte review of Cullen, 439; Fontaine, 439


Cullen, 433–435; Fontaine, 435–436 Speakers

Cullen, 433–453, 494–511; Fontaine, 435–450, 494–505; Gerrard, 450–453; Maloway, 505–511

Staff introductions Cullen, 436

Staff reduction Cullen, 437–438; Fontaine, 437–438

Justice Department…–Continued Staffing

Cullen, 437; Fontaine, 437 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Cullen, 12

Vacancy rate Cullen, 437; Fontaine, 437

K Kavanaugh Park. See Lead contamination sites Keewatin Tribal Council

Adams, 636 Keeyask Generating Station Project

Economic review Kinew, 118; Pallister, 118–119

Kinew, Wab (Fort Rouge) NDP Addiction

Root causes of, 45 Addiction treatment services

Community collaboration process, 41 Measuring outcomes, 43–44 Private sector partnerships, 37–38

Agricultural Crown lands Corporate leasing concerns, 485–486 Right of first refusal, 486

Agricultural fields Ag recovery programs, 16–17, 21 Disaster financial assistance, 16–17 Feed shortage, 18

Agriculture industry Ag recovery programs, 16–17, 21 Ag stability programs, 19 Ag stability vs. ag recovery programs, 19–20 Disaster financial assistance

State of emergency declaration, 18 Emission reduction, 295 Emission reduction initiatives, 297 Output-based pricing system, 299–305 Protein summit, 295–296, 298

Amphibex machines Sale of, 424–425

Bipole III generating station Economic review, 118

Cadham Provincial Lab Shared Health Services, move to, 127

Cannabis Homemade edibles

Regulation loopholes, 379–380 Cannabis sales

Beverage market, 368–369 Cannabis beer, authorized retailers, 369 Edibles, package labelling, 367 Edibles, regulation of, 361–367 Estimated revenues, 368–369 Social responsibility fee, 359

Carbon emissions reduction Efficiency Manitoba programs, 278–279


Public safety concerns, 39–40

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Kinew, Wab (Fort Rouge) NDP…–Continued Civil Service

Consultants, use of, 192–199 Workforce reduction, 102–112

Climate change Government position, 286 Human activity, 287 Request for government plan, 94–95

Climate strike Global strike 2019, 7

Crown Services Mandate letter plan, 124–125

Disaster financial assistance Agricultural fields, 16–17 State of emergency declarations

Agriculture industry, 18 Drug addiction

Public health care costs, 43 Drug addiction prevention

Initiatives needed, 36–37 Education and Training Department

Internal review, 205–206 Internal review, staff reduction inquiry, 207

Education system review Goals for K-12, 206–207 Interim report inquiry, 203 Status update, 204

Efficiency Manitoba Carbon reduction programs, 278–279


Sale of government assets, 117 Executive Council

Committees of Cabinet, current activities, 202–203 Estimates

Speakers, 14–46, 102–135, 192–212, 286–305, 358–381

Flood fighting equipment Sale of Amphibex machines, 424–425

Flooding update, fall Flood control measures, 638–639

Flooding, spring Government preparation, 424 Sale of Amphibex machines, 424–425

Gaming review--provincial Reason for, 376–378

Global climate strike Government attendance, 94

Greenhouse gas emissions Paris Agreement, 288 Price on pollution, 290 Reduction in agriculture industry, 295, 297 Reduction targets, programs for, 291


Timeline for report release, 126 Health Sciences Centre

Nurse staffing levels, 277–278 Health-care reform

Consolidation pause recommendation, 133–134 Increase bed capacity request, 182–183 Wait times and staffing, 95–96

Kinew, Wab (Fort Rouge) NDP…–Continued HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

IV drug use Harm reduction strategy request, 550–551 Public health nurses, funding for, 551

Improving Access and Coordination of Mental Health and Addiction Services: A Provincial Strategy for all Manitobans

Recommendations, 40–41 Indigenous education

Post-secondary/trades training, 212 Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM)

Online services, MPI conciliation, 27–35 Intravenous drug use

HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks Harm reduction strategy request, 550–551 Public health nurses, funding for, 551

Keeyask Generating Station Project Economic review, 118

Liquor sales Licensed distribution model, 373–374

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Loan deferrals, Auditor General opinion, 22–25

Manitoba Hydro Economic review, interim report inquiry, 119 Economic review, report release, 120 Internal review, 120–121 Management restructure, 122–124 Reviews, status update, 117–118 Staff reduction

Safety and reliability concerns, 636–640 Twenty-year plan, 121

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Online services

Government position, 26–29 Insurance Brokers Association (IBAM)

conciliation, 27–35 Treasury Board proposal, 112–117

Mental health and addiction Provincial funding, 183 Transitional housing support, 184

Methamphetamine addiction Request for government plan, 35

Nursing profession HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

Public health nurses, funding for, 551 Mandatory overtime, elimination of, 128–131 Staffing levels (Health Sciences Centre), 277–278

Oral Questions Action on climate change

Request for government plan, 94–95 Addiction and mental health

Provincial funding, 183 Transitional housing support, 184

Agricultural Crown lands Corporate leasing concerns, 485–486


Fall flooding update Flood control measures, 638–639


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Kinew, Wab (Fort Rouge) NDP…–Continued Health Sciences Centre

Nurse staffing levels, 277–278 Health-care reform

Increase bed capacity request, 182–183 Wait times and staffing, 95–96

IV drug use and HIV/STBBI outbreaks Funding for public health nurses, 551 Harm reduction strategy request, 550–551

Manitoba Hydro staff reduction Safety and reliability concerns, 636–640

Post-secondary education Tuition and fee increases, 484–485

Public Services Sustainability Act Timeline for proclamation, 423–424

Social housing units Housing First model, 184

Spring flooding concerns Government preparation, 424 Sale of Amphibex machines, 424–425

St. Boniface Hospital Cardiac unit staffing, 549–550

Orange Shirt Day Recognition, 7, 15

Paris Agreement Government position, 288

Physician recruitment, 125 Post-secondary education

Tuition and fee increases, 484–485 Workforce alignment, 208–210

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Procurement review, 196

Procurement modernization PwC review, 196


Residential school survivors, 7–8 Residential schools

National holiday recognizing, 15–16 Roquette Canada Ltd.

Update on plant, 293 Shared Health Services

Cadham Provincial Lab, move to, 127 Social housing units

Housing First model, 184 St. Boniface General Hospital

Cardiac unit staffing, 549–550 Throne Speech

Debate, 7–8 Trades training

Indigenous education, 212 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

Residential schools National holiday recognizing, 15–16

Urban farming, 294 Vaping

Health impacts, 371–373 Kramble, Bryan and Elaine

Altomare, 482–483

L Lagassé, Bob (Dawson Trail) PC

Members' statements Campaign volunteer appreciation, 181

Lagimodiere, Alan (Selkirk) PC Conservation Officer Recognition Day, 91 Members' statements

Conservation Officer Recognition Day, 91 Lake St. Martin outlet

Communities consulted Bushie, 137; Clarke, 137

Community benefit agreements Schuler, 581–582; Wiebe, 581

Construction update Schuler, 578–579; Wiebe, 578–579

Construction, cost estimate Schuler, 583; Wiebe, 583

Construction, federal cost sharing Schuler, 583–584; Wiebe, 583

Design contracts awarded Schuler, 579–580; Wiebe, 579

First Nations Consultations with

Bushie, 136; Clarke, 62, 136; Lindsey, 62 Schuler, 580–582, 585–589 Wiebe, 580–582, 585–589

Duty-to-consult Bushie, 139–140; Clarke, 140

Low-risk communities vs. high-risk communities Clarke, 63; Lindsey, 63

Interim report Bushie, 138; Clarke, 139

Land expropriation negotiations Schuler, 583–585; Wiebe, 583–585

Lake Winnipeg Phosphorus reduction

Gerrard, 570; Squires, 571 Lamont, Dougald (St. Boniface) Lib.


R/S Amdts Clause 47, 707–708

Capital, access to Challenges for, 684–685 Start-ups, 685

Child care Non-profit, need for, 537


Public safety concerns, 100, 101 Public intoxication

Liquor Mart location closure request, 101 Construction industry

Infrastructure funding, 599 Crown corporations

Board liability, 466 Crown Corporations Council

Civilian oversight, 224 Crown Services


Disability Employment Awareness Month, 90

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Lamont, Dougald (St. Boniface) Lib.…–Continued Efficiency Manitoba

Source of revenues, 465 Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)

Income inequality, 189 Executive Council


Families Department Estimates

Speakers, 536–537 Financial literacy

Household debt, 218–221 Fire Prevention Week, 420 Fiscal Stabilization Fund

Government investment, 215–217 Free trade agreements

Impact on Manitoba, 686 Growth, Enterprise and Trade Department


Health-care funding Government intention, 555–556

Health-care reform Impact on patient care, 490

Household debt Financial literacy, 218–221

Income inequality EIA rates, 189

Infrastructure agreement--federal Provincial delay in signing, 596–598

Infrastructure Department Estimates

Speakers, 596–599 Insurance broker compensation

Public sector wages, 644 Job creation

Unemployment rate, 189 Lead contamination sites

Kavanaugh Park air monitor, 429 Testing for individuals, 429 Weston School playground, 429

Legislative Assembly Amendment and Legislative Assembly Management Commission Amendment Act (Bill 200)

1 R, 177 Liquor Mart

Downtown location closure request, 101 Manitoba Housing

Security concerns, 536–537 Matter of Urgent Public Importance

Regarding the changes in regulations related to Crown Lands Leasing Agreement, 432

Members' statements French language in Manitoba, 92–93 Homeless population, 637–638

Migration--provincial Manitoba's economy, 644

Ministerial statements Disability Employment Awareness Month, 90–91 Fire Prevention Week, 420 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Honouring and Awareness Day, 274–275

Lamont, Dougald (St. Boniface) Lib.…–Continued Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Honouring and Awareness Day, 274–275 Oral Questions

Crime in downtown Winnipeg Public safety concerns, 100, 101

Education tax credit Request to reinstate, 189–190


Health-care service reform Impact on patient care, 490


Insurance broker compensation Public sector wages, 644

Job creation Unemployment rate, 189

Lead contamination sites Kavanaugh Park air monitor, 429 Testing for individuals, 429 Weston School playground, 429


Personal-care homes Federal-provincial funding, 490–491

Provincial out-migration Manitoba's economy, 644

Public intoxication in downtown Winnipeg Request to close Liquor Mart location, 101

Orange Shirt Day Recognition, 8


Personal-care homes Federal-provincial funding, 490–491

Petitions Legislative Assembly-official party status, 191–192

Predatory lending Payday loans, 220–221

Public intoxication Downtown Winnipeg, 101

Residential school survivors, 8 Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit, 686 Throne Speech

Debate, 8 Tuition fee income tax rebate

Request to reinstate, 189–190 Weston School playground

Lead contamination sites, 429 Workers Compensation Board

Auditor General's findings, 214 Lamoureux, Cindy (Tyndall Park) Lib.

Apprenticeship training Applications, decrease in, 702

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 178 Curriculum Support Centre closure

Redeployment of staff, 701 Education and Training Department


Staff introductions, 701

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Lamoureux, Cindy (Tyndall Park) Lib.…–Continued Immigrants

Internationally educated Accreditation review, 703

International Day of the Girl, 635 Members' statements

Tyndall Park constituency, 275–276 Ministerial statements

International Day of the Girl, 635 Women's History Month, 546

National Pharmacare plan Government position, 556

Oral Questions National Pharmacare plan

Government position, 556 Provincial Nominee Program

Career eligibility inquiry, 644–645 Petitions

Legislative Assembly-official party status, 493 Post-secondary education

Operating grant reduction, 701–702 Provincial Nominee Program

Allocated points process, 704 Application fee, settlement services, 704 Career eligibility inquiry, 644–645 IELTS scores, 703 Labour market survey/consultant used, 703 Points system for occupations, 702

Tyndall Park constituency, 275–276 Women's History Month, 546

Latex allergies Friesen, 267–268; Gerrard, 267

Lathlin, Amanda (The Pas-Kameesak) NDP Child and Family Services agencies

Block funding agreements, 538 Block funding formula, 538 CFSIS database system, use of, 539

Child safety protection At-risk youth cases, 487

Children in care Mental health and addiction services, 540 Vulnerable cases, update, 486–487 Youth incarceration link, Department review

Review, 540–541 Children's Advocate report

Implementation of recommendations, 487 Vulnerable children in care status update, 486–487


Speakers, 538–542 Foster care

Per diem rates, 539 Members' statements

Nisiiminan Safe Rides, 483 Mental health and addiction, youth services

Children in CFS care, 540 Nisiiminan Safe Rides, 483 Oral Questions

Child and safety protection At-risk youth cases, 487

Lathlin, Amanda (The Pas-Kameesak) NDP…–Continued Children's Advocate report findings

Implementation of recommendations, 487 Vulnerable children in care status update, 486–

487 StreetReach review

Update on, 542 Tracia's Trust

Final report, removal of recommendations, 541 Youth at-risk cases, 487

Le Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain Annual report, March 31, 2019

Cox, 634 Lead contamination sites

Kavanaugh Park air monitor Lamont, 429; Squires, 429

Testing for individuals Friesen, 268; Gerrard, 268 Lamont, 429; Squires, 429

Weston School playground Friesen, 268; Gerrard, 268 Lamont, 429; Squires, 429

Lead exposure Violent crime statistics

Cullen, 648; Gerrard, 648 Learning Fund

Description of Fielding, 326; Wasyliw, 326

Legal Aid Manitoba Annual report, March 31, 2019

Cullen, 633 Asylum seekers, budget for

Cullen, 434 Legislative Assembly. See also Petitions

Estimates, 706 Legislative Assembly Act

Report on amounts paid to Members, March 31, 2019 Fielding, 633

Legislative Assembly Amendment and Legislative Assembly Management Commission Amendment Act (Bill 200)

1 R Lamont, 177

Legislative Internship Program Gheorghe, Maria, 181 Hrappstead, Kelsey, 181 Mansaray, Saio, 181 Moulden, Declan, 181 Ngulube, Chishimba, 181 Pelletier, Bailey, 181

Lifeflight Air Ambulance Case concern (Mr. Jebb)

Adams, 402–403; Friesen, 402–403 Provincial ownership, return to

Adams, 403–404; Friesen, 403–404 Service delivery concerns

Bushie, 643; Friesen, 643–644 Lindsey, Tom (Flin Flon) NDP

Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) Discretionary grants, 144 Monies released to, 145 Report, 51–52

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Lindsey, Tom (Flin Flon) NDP…–Continued Discretionary grant programs

Funding levels, 53 Indigenous and Northern Relations, 144 Single portal access, 54


Government consultations, 62 Low-risk communities vs. high-risk communities,

63 Flin Flon constituency, 180–181 Growth, Enterprise and Trade Department

Estimates Speakers, 673–674, 682–684

Health-care facilities Expansion--Northern Manitoba, 141

Indigenous and Northern Relations Department Budget, 50 Capital budget fluctuation, 54–55 Discretionary grants, 144 Estimates

Speakers, 50–59, 62–63, 135–136, 141–145, 148–151

Meyers, Norris, Penny review General comments, 56–58 Indigenous component, 57 Report costs, 57 Report release, timeline for, 57, 59

Northern Affairs capital budget, 54–55 Jordan's Principle, 143 Lake St. Martin outlet

First Nations Consultations with, 62 Low-risk communities vs. high-risk communities,

63 Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres

Winnipeg location, funding, 52 Manitoba-First Nations Mineral Development Protocol

RFP, responsibility for, 58 Members' statements

Flin Flon constituency, 180–181 Mine site remediation

Number of, 682 Mining Community Reserve Fund

Disbursements, 673 Mining/minerals

Sherridon mine, remediation problems, 682–684 Northern Association of Community Councils

Capital funding fluctuations, 135–136 Northern Economic Development Strategy

Committee composition, 50 Northern health care

Facility expansion, 141 Northern Healthy Foods Initiative

Budget for 2018-2019, 148–149 Oil spills

Frequency of, 682 Oral Questions



Lindsey, Tom (Flin Flon) NDP…–Continued Sherridon mine

Remediation problems, 682–684 Liquor Mart

Downtown location closure request Lamont, 101; Pallister, 101

Liquor sales Licensed distribution model

Kinew, 373–374; Pallister, 373–375 Liquor sales, private

Fontaine, 306–308; Pallister, 306–309 Sala, 464–465; Wharton, 465

Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority Annual report March 31, 2019

Cullen, 633 Livestock. See Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance Loan Act, 2019 (Bill 4)

1 R Fielding, 719

2 R Fielding, 719

C 3/R Fielding, 720

R/A Chartier, 720

Low Carbon Economy Fund Trucking industry emission reduction

Squires, 564 Low-income earners

Budget impact analysis Fielding, 392; Wasyliw, 392

M Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan

Four pillars Pallister, 288

Water management Squires, 559

Madox's Warriors Ewasko, 179

Maloway, Jim (Elmwood) NDP Consumer protection

Direct sellers Administrative penalties, 507–508 Complaints against, 507 Number licensed, 507

Government record, 431 Sale of home energy products

Complaints against, 506–507 Justice Department


Oral Questions Consumer protection

Government record, 431 Manitoba 150 celebrations

Capital projects fund Fielding, 325–326; Wasyliw, 325–326

Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Annual report 2018-2019

Eichler, 273 Forage insurance claims in 2018

Pallister, 18

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Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation…–Continued Loan deferrals, Auditor General opinion

Kinew, 22–25; Pallister, 22–25 Manitoba Arts Council

Annual report, March 31, 2019 Cox, 634

Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres Winnipeg location, funding

Clarke, 52–53; Lindsey, 52 Manitoba Child Benefit

Eligibility criteria Adams, 472; Stefanson, 472

Manitoba Development Corporation Annual report 2018-2019

Pedersen, 482 Manitoba Education Research and Learning Information

Networks (MERLIN) Annual report 2018-2019

Fielding, 545 Manitoba Financial Services Agency

Annual report, March 31, 2019 Fielding, 419

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation Grants provided to

Squires, 563 Manitoba Health Services Insurance Plan

Total expenditures Friesen, 67

Manitoba Housing Budget for 2019-2020

Stefanson, 468 Budget reduction, reason for

Adams, 534; Stefanson, 534 Housing development decrease, reason for

Adams, 534–535; Stefanson, 534–535 Number of units owned

Adams, 535; Stefanson, 535 Property network management, LAN extension

Pallister, 199 Security concerns

Lamont, 536–537; Stefanson, 537 Unit vacancy rate

Adams, 535; Stefanson, 535 Waiting list, number on

Adams, 536; B. Smith, 536; Stefanson, 536 Manitoba Hydro

Boston Consulting Group review Sala, 458; Wharton, 458–459

Diversification of energy production Sala, 462; Wharton, 462

Economic review, cost of Sala, 456; Wharton, 456–457

Economic review, interim report inquiry Kinew, 119; Pallister, 119–120

Economic review, report release Kinew, 120; Pallister, 120

Internal review Kinew, 120–121; Pallister, 121

Management restructure Kinew, 122–124; Pallister, 122–124

Municipal transmission line Indigenous consultations

Bushie, 138; Clarke, 139

Manitoba Hydro…–Continued Number of employees

Sala, 337; Wharton, 337 Privatization of services

Sala, 460–461; Wharton, 460–462 Review, mandate for

Wharton, 458 Reviews, list of

Sala, 455; Wharton, 455–456 Reviews, status update

Kinew, 117–118; Pallister, 117–118 Staff reduction

Safety and reliability concerns Kinew, 636–640; Pallister, 636–640 Sala, 453–455; Wharton, 453–455

Twenty-year plan Kinew, 121; Pallister, 121–122 Sala, 459; Wharton, 459–460

Manitoba Liaison Committee on Mining and Exploration Advisory group

Pedersen, 669 Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries

Social responsibility funding Sala, 519; Wharton, 519–520

Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance Pallister, 22

Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project

Consultations Bushie, 59–62; Clarke, 59–62

Manitoba Opportunities Fund Limited Annual report 2018-2019

Pedersen, 273 Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy

(All Aboard) Annual report, March 31, 2019

Stefanson, 633 Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)

Employees, number of Sandhu, 516; Wharton, 517

Minimal capital testing, change to Sandhu, 514; Wharton, 514

Minimal capital testing, current reserves Sandhu, 514; Wharton, 514

Online services General comments

Sandhu, 425–426; Wharton, 425–426 Government position

Kinew, 26–29; Pallister, 26–29 Insurance Brokers Association (IBAM) conciliation

Kinew, 27–35; Pallister, 27–35 Insurance Brokers Association (IBAM) consultations

Sandhu, 512; Wharton, 512–513 Rate affordability

Pallister, 102; Sandhu, 102 Treasury Board proposal

Kinew, 112–117; Pallister, 112–117

Ride-sharing services, insurance for Sandhu, 515; Wharton, 515

Ride-sharing, impact of industry Sandhu, 515; Wharton, 515–516

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Manitoba School for the Deaf Staffing levels

Altomare, 689–690; Goertzen, 690 Manitoba Water Services Board

Annual report 2018-2019 Wharton, 177

Manitoba Works! plan Pedersen, 669

Manitoba-First Nations Mineral Development Protocol General comments

Pedersen, 669 RFP, responsibility for

Clarke, 58; Lindsey, 58 Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project

Carbon emission reduction credits Gerrard, 570; Squires, 571

Green initiative Pallister, 292

MMF consultations Bushie, 59–62; Clarke, 59–62

Marcelino, Malaya (Notre Dame) NDP Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 178 Brooklands Active Living Centre, 638 Committee of Supply

Concurrence Motion, 715 Flin Flon General Hospital

Obstetric services Request to reinstate, 98–99


Speakers, 170 Immigration programs

Abuse allegations, 558 International Day of the Girl, 634–635 Members' statements

Brooklands Active Living Centre, 638 Ministerial statements

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 178 International Day of the Girl, 634–635 Women's History Month, 546

Oral Questions Immigration programs

Abuse allegations, 558 New truck driver training policy

Enforcement and oversight, 490 Northern Manitoba health care

Obstetric services in Flin Flon, 98–99 Provincial Nominee Program

Equitable access to program, 489–490 Provincial Nominee Program

Application fee, settlement services, 715 Equitable access to program, 489–490

Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic Sexual assault case, 170

Truck driver training Policy enforcement and oversight, 490

Women's History Month, 546 Marine observatory

Completion date Altomare, 693; Goertzen, 693

Martin, Shannon (McPhillips) PC Gorilla Jack Safe Parcel Service, 635–636 Members' statements

Gorilla Jack Safe Parcel Service, 635–636 Oral Questions

Public Services Sustainability Act Introduction of legislation, 430

Public Services Sustainability Amendment Act (Bill 2) Introduction of legislation, 430

Massey Manor fire Facility repairs, timeline for

Adams, 534; Stefanson, 534 Material Distribution Agency

Annual report, March 31, 2019 Fielding, 419


Supplementary Information for Legislative Review-Revenue Estimates this year

Gerrard, 649; Goertzen, 649 Speaker's ruling, 649

Matter of Urgent Public Importance Regarding the changes in regulations related to Crown

Lands Leasing Agreement Fontaine, 432–433; Goertzen, 432 Lamont, 432; Speaker's ruling, 433

McRae, Karly. See Members' statements under Manitoba Tourism Award recipients

Members' statements Borderland constituency

Guenter, 276 Brooklands Active Living Centre

Marcelino, 638 Campaign volunteer appreciation

A. Smith, 547; Lagassé, 181 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ewasko, 179 Conservation Officer Recognition Day

Lagimodiere, 91 Eadha Bread Bakery

Asagwara, 547–548 Flin Flon constituency

Lindsey, 180–181 Fort Garry constituency

Wasyliw, 276–277 French language in Manitoba

Lamont, 92–93 Friends and family appreciation

Teitsma, 421–522 Gorilla Jack Safe Parcel Service

Martin, 635–636 Homeless population

Lamont, 637–638 Keewatin Tribal Council anniversary

Adams, 636 Kramble, Bryan and Elaine

Altomare, 482–483 Manitoba Tourism award recipients

Nesbitt, 422 The Maples constituency

Sandhu, 421 Methamphetamine crisis

B. Smith, 422

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Members' statements…–Continued Nisiiminan Safe Rides

Lathlin, 483 North End Women's Centre anniversary

Fontaine, 91–92 Oak Point community hall

Johnson, 549 Podolak, Mitch

Naylor, 275 Porter, Earl James

Wishart, 482 Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop

Micklefield, 548 Red River North Constituency

Wharton, 420–421 Rett Syndrome Awareness Month

Gerrard, 483–484 Seine River constituency

Morley-Lecomte, 180 Southdale constituency

Gordon, 275 St. Amant Centre

Squires, 636–637 St. Labre 200 go-cart race

Smook, 484 Stevenson, Inez

Moses, 92 Turtle Mountain constituency

Piwniuk, 93 Tyndall Park constituency

Lamoureux, 275–276 Valour Community Centre

Sala, 179–180 Youth fundraising activities

Brar, 548 Mental health and addiction. See also Improving Access and

Coordination of Mental Health and Addiction Services: A Provincial Strategy for all Manitobans

Provincial funding Kinew, 183; Pallister, 183

Transitional housing support Kinew, 184; Pallister, 184

Treatment initiatives Friesen, 414–418, 556–557; Micklefield, 556

Mental health and addiction, youth services Children in CFS care

Lathlin, 540; Stefanson, 540 Compass centre

Friesen, 82 General comments

Fontaine, 315; Pallister, 315 Investments in

Friesen, 79 Long-term treatment beds

Asagwara, 415; Friesen, 415–416 Mental health unit

Victoria General Hospital Friesen, 79

Methamphetamine addiction. See also Members' statements Flexible-length withdrawal services--Winnipeg & Brandon

Friesen, 78 Length of treatment needed

B. Smith, 81; Friesen, 81–82

Methamphetamine addiction…–Continued Long-term treatment measures

B. Smith, 83; Friesen, 83 Public safety concerns

Pallister, 36 RAAM clinic use

B. Smith, 79; Friesen, 79–80 Request for government plan

B. Smith, 77–86, 97–98; Friesen, 77–86, 97–98 Kinew, 35; Pallister, 35

Safe consumption site B. Smith, 82–84; Friesen, 82, 85

Meyers, Norris, Penny. See Indigenous and Northern Relations Department

Micklefield, Andrew (Rossmere) PC Addiction treatment services

Finding Freedom program, 548 Finding Freedom

Addiction recovery program, 548 Members' statements

Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop, 548 Mental health and addiction

Treatment initiatives, 556 Oral Questions

Mental health and addiction Government initiatives, 556

Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop, 548 Migration--provincial

Manitoba's economy Lamont, 644; Pallister, 644

Out-migration, economic forecast Moses, 281–282; Pedersen, 281–282

Mine site remediation Number of

Lindsey, 682; Pedersen, 682 Mineral development. See Manitoba-First Nations Mineral

Development Protocol Minimum wage

Increase request Fielding, 552; Wasyliw, 551–552

Ranking--provincial Fielding, 185; Wasyliw, 185

Mining Community Reserve Fund Balance of

Moses, 673; Pedersen, 673 Disbursements

Lindsey, 673; Pedersen, 673–674 Mining/minerals

Mining conference Pedersen, 669

Precious metals, update on Moses, 672; Pedersen, 672–673

Sherridon mine, remediation problems Lindsey, 682–684; Pedersen, 682–684

Ministerial statements Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lamoreux, 178; Marcelino, 178; Squires, 177–178 Disability Employment Awareness Month

Adams, 90; Lamont, 90–91; Stefanson, 90 Fire Prevention Week

Lamont, 420; Moses, 420; Pedersen, 419–420 International Day of the Girl

Lamoureux, 635; Marcelino, 634–635; Squires, 634

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Ministerial statements…–Continued Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Honouring and Awareness Day Clarke, 273–274; Fontaine, 274; Lamont, 274–275

Women's History Month Lamoureux, 546; Marcelino, 546; Squires, 545–546

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day

Clarke, 273–274; Fontaine, 274; Lamont, 274–275 Missing and murdered indigenous women and girls,

national inquiry Implementation of recommendations

Clarke, 280–281; Fontaine, 280–281 Morberg House

Friesen, 78 Morley-Lecomte, Janice (Seine River) PC

Members' statements Seine River constituency, 180

Seine River constituency, 180 Moses, Jamie (St. Vital) NDP


2 R Debate, 270–271


Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) Board, diversity of, 677 Fishing loans, 675–676 New mandate, timeline for, 676 Update on review, 674–675

Conference Board of Canada Economic outlook, 642–643, 670–671, 715

Diversity Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF)

board, 677 Economic forecast--provincial

Conference Board's findings, 642–643, 670–671, 715 Out-migration concerns, 281–282

Fire Prevention Week, 420 Fishing industry

Fishing loans, 675–676 Growth, Enterprise and Trade Department

Estimates Opening statements, 670 Speakers, 670–682

International Relations Deputy minister vacancy, 677

Reorganization of, 678 Immigrants


Income inequality Job creation, 679 Tracking of, 679

Members' statements Stevenson, Inez, 92

Migration--provincial Out-migration, economic forecast, 281–282

Mining Community Reserve Fund Balance of, 673

Moses, Jamie (St. Vital) NDP…–Continued Mining/minerals

Precious metals, update on, 672 Ministerial statements

Fire Prevention Week, 420 Oil spill sites

Inspections Public safety concerns, 681

Oil wells Royalties received, 680

Oral Questions Immigrants working in trucking industry

Education and training responsibility, 557 Manitoba's economic forecast

Conference Board's findings, 642–643 Provincial economic forecast

Out-migration concerns, 281–282 Public-private sector

Growth, 671–672 Wage stagnation, 672

Truck driver training Immigrants, education and training responsibility, 557

Wage stagnation Tracking of, 678

Municipal Relations Department Annual report 2018-2019

Wharton, 89 Estimates, 705 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Wharton, 13

Municipalities Organics program funding

Naylor, 570; Squires, 570

N National Pharmacare plan

Government position Lamoureux, 556; Pallister, 556

Natural gas Affordable Energy Fund

Sala, 337; Wharton, 337 Greenhouse gas emissions

Naylor, 567; Squires, 567 Naylor, Lisa (Wolseley) NDP

Carbon emissions reduction Large emitters, 565

Carbon tax Federal court case, 564

Climate and Green Plan Implementation Office Removal from Sustainable Development Dept., 562 Staff numbers, 561

Committee of Supply Concurrence Motion, 710, 718

Elections PC election candidate

Issuance of fishing licence, 428 Environmental organizations

Provincial funding, 710 Furnace replacement program

Elimination of, 567 Greenhouse gas emissions

Annual vs. cumulative reporting, 565

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Naylor, Lisa (Wolseley) NDP…–Continued Increase in--Manitoba, 566 National Inventory Report, 566 Natural gas use, 567 Organics in landfills, 570

Members' statements Podolak, Mitch, 275

Municipalities Organics program funding, 570

Natural gas Greenhouse gas emissions, 567

North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades Environmental licence renewal, 188–189 Phosphorus reduction, ferric chloride use, 569 Provincial funding, 568

Oral Questions North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades

Environmental licence renewal, 188–189 PC election candidate

Issuance of fishing licence, 428 Organics/composting

Greenhouse gas emissions in landfills, 570 Municipal program--funding, 570

Phosphorus reduction North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades, 569

Plastic bags, single use Phase out, update on, 569

Podolak, Mitch, 275 Sustainable Development Department

Community environmental organizations Annual grants, 563

Environmental Approvals Branch, FTE reduction, 562 Estimates


Staffing and FTE's, 561 Vacancy rate, 562

Neighbourhoods Alive! Funding concerns

Wharton, 285; Wiebe, 285 Nesbitt, Greg (Riding Mountain) PC

Members' statements Manitoba Tourism award recipients, 422

Oat processing facility Paterson GlobalFoods, 284

Oral Questions Paterson GlobalFoods announcement

New oat processing facility, 284 Paterson GlobalFoods

New oat processing facility, 284 New West Partnership Agreement

Procurement modernization Fielding, 522; Wasyliw, 522

Nisiiminan Safe Rides Lathlin, 483

Non-profit/co-operative housing Rent Supplement Program

Adams, 534; Stefanson, 534 North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades

Environmental licence renewal Naylor, 188–189; Squires, 188–189

Phosphorus reduction, ferric chloride use Naylor, 569; Squires, 569

North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades…–Continued Provincial funding

Naylor, 568; Squires, 568 North End Women's Centre

Anniversary Fontaine, 91–92

Northern Association of Community Councils Capital funding fluctuations

Clarke, 136; Lindsey, 135–136 Northern Economic Development Strategy. See also

Communities Economic Development Fund Committee composition

Clarke, 50; Lindsey, 50 Northern health care. See also Flin Flon General Hospital;

Thompson General Hospital Counsellors, number of

Cullen, 450; Fontaine, 450 Dialysis units purchased

Adams, 354; Friesen, 354 Dialysis, need for

Adams, 354; Friesen, 354 Facility expansion

Clarke, 141; Lindsey, 141 Health facility expansion

Clarke, 141; Lindsey, 141 Physician recruitment

Adams, 351; Friesen, 351 Rural residency programs

Adams, 352; Friesen, 352 Victim counselling services

Budget reduction Cullen, 487–488; Fontaine, 487–488

Northern Healthy Foods Initiative Budget for 2018-2019

Bushie, 148; Clarke, 148–149; Lindsey, 148–149 Provincial funding concerns

Bushie, 190–191; Clarke, 190–191 Northern Manitoba

Affordable housing Adams, 147; Clarke, 147

Airports, government divestment of Schuler, 589; Wiebe, 589

Child victims of crime Services for

Cullen, 449–450; Fontaine, 449 Fire inspections, responsibility for

Adams, 146; Clarke, 146 Mandate letter

Clarke, 51 Victims of crime

Counselling services, budget reduction Cullen, 444–450, 487–488 Fontaine, 445–449, 487–488

Northern Manitoba Tourism Strategy Pedersen, 669

Northern Meat Service Description of

Cullen, 505; Fontaine, 505 Nurse practitioners

Number employed (WRHA) Asagwara, 171; Friesen, 171–172

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Nursing profession Hiring barriers

Asagwara, 156–159; Friesen, 156–159 Hiring of

Friesen, 67 HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

Public health nurses, funding for Kinew, 551 Pallister, 551

Mandatory overtime, elimination of Kinew, 128–131; Pallister, 128–129

New hires--St. Boniface Hospital Friesen, 155

New staffing models Asagwara, 69; Friesen, 69

Overtime hours (WRHA) Asagwara, 69–70, 174 Friesen, 69–70, 159–170, 174–175

Recruitment and retention Asagwara, 160–161; Friesen, 160–162

RHA's, vacancy rates Asagwara, 87; Friesen, 87

Staffing levels (Health Sciences Centre) Kinew, 277–278; Pallister, 277–278

Vacancies (WRHA) Asagwara, 341–343; Friesen, 341–344

O Oak Point community hall

Johnson, 549 Oat processing facility

Paterson GlobalFoods Eichler, 284–285; Nesbitt, 284

Obstetric services. See Flin Flon General Hospital Oil spill sites

Inspections Public safety concerns

Moses, 681; Pedersen, 681–682 Oil spills

Frequency of Lindsey, 682; Pedersen, 682

Oil wells Royalties received

Moses, 680; Pedersen, 680–681 Orange Shirt Day

Recognition Kinew, 7, 15; Lamont, 8; Pallister, 15

Organics/composting Greenhouse gas emissions in landfills

Naylor, 570; Squires, 570 Municipal program--funding

Naylor, 570; Squires, 570 Orthopedic care

Wait time improvements Pallister, 125–126

Orthopedic surgery Hip/knee replacements, prevention of

Friesen, 267; Gerrard, 267 Overdose incident case concern

Inquest into death Cullen, 648; Lamont, 648

P Page Program

Carlson, Michayla, 93 Chigbo, Chinemerem, 93 Fustey, Meghan, 93 Guillemard, Annlise, 93 Japit, Chris, 93 Johnson, Hayley, 93–94 Narozniak, Jazzy, 94 Otwari, Amelia, 94 Volotovska, Anna, 94

Pallister, Hon. Brian (Fort Whyte) PC Addiction treatment services

Community collaboration process, 41–42 Government initiatives, 36, 41 Measuring outcomes, 44 Private sector partnerships, 37–38

Agricultural Crown lands Corporate leasing concerns, 486, 647 Right of first refusal, 486

Agricultural fields Ag recovery programs, 17, 21–22 Disaster financial assistance, 17 Feed shortage, 19

Agriculture industry Ag recovery programs, 17, 21–22 Ag stability programs, 19 Ag stability vs. ag recovery programs, 19–20 Disaster financial assistance

State of emergency declaration, 18 Drought conditions, 17 Emission reduction, 295–296, 301–302 Emission reduction initiatives, 297–298 Output-based pricing system, 300–306 Protein summit, 295–296, 298–299

Amphibex machines Sale of, 424–425

An Act Respecting the Administration of Oaths of Office (Bill 1), 6

Bipole III generating station Economic review, 118–119

Cadham Provincial Lab Shared Health Services, move to, 127–128

Cannabis sales Beverage market, 368–369 Cannabis beer, authorized retailers, 369–370 Distribution model, 360–370 Edibles, package labelling, 367 Edibles, regulation of, 361–368 Estimated revenues, 368–369 Labelling restrictions, 371 Social responsibility fee, 359, 363–364

Carbon emissions reduction Efficiency Manitoba, 278–279

Carbon tax Federal approach, 287 Provincial comparison, 289

Cataract surgery Wait time improvements, 125–126

Child-care centres Increased parent fees, 309–313

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Pallister, Hon. Brian (Fort Whyte) PC…–Continued Children in care

Youth incarceration link, Department review, 313–314


Public safety concerns, 39–40, 100–101 Public intoxication

Liquor Mart location closure request, 101 Civil Service

Consultants, use of, 192–199 Workforce reduction, 102–112

Climate change Drought/flood cycles, 17 Government position, 286–287 Human activity, 287–288 Request for government plan, 94–95

Conference Board of Canada Economic outlook, 643

Consumer protection Government record, 431

Crown Corporations Council Civilian oversight, 224

Crown Services Mandate letter plan, 124–125

Disaster financial assistance Agricultural fields, 17 Federal deductible increase, 17 State of emergency declarations

Agriculture industry, 18 Drought

Agriculture industry, 17 Climate change, 17

Drug addiction Downtown safety initiatives needed, 37–39 Prevention initiatives needed, 36–37 Public health care costs, 43

Drug addiction awareness Education system curriculum update, 36

Drug-impaired driving, 365 East Side Road Authority

Auditor General's findings, 107 Economic forecast--provincial

Conference Board's findings, 643 Economic Growth Action Plan, 211 Education and Training Department

Internal review, 205–206 Internal review, staff reduction inquiry, 207–208

Education system Drug awareness curriculum upgrade, 36 Financial literacy curriculum (K-to-12), 221–222

Education system review Goals for K-12, 206–207 Interim report inquiry, 203 Status update, 204



Sale of government assets, 117 Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)

Income inequality, 189

Pallister, Hon. Brian (Fort Whyte) PC…–Continued Executive Council

Committees of Cabinet, current activities, 202–203 Estimates

Speakers, 14–46, 103–134, 192–224, 286–315, 358–381

Staff introductions, 14 Finance Department

Invoice management upgrades, 200 Robotic Process Automation Pilot project, 200 Tax Return and Payment Processing, digitization,

200 Financial literacy

Household debt, 218–221 K-to-12 curriculum, 221–222

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Government investment, 215–218

Flood fighting equipment Sale of Amphibex machines, 424–425

Flooding, spring Government preparation, 424 Sale of Amphibex machines, 424–425

Gaming review--provincial Reason for, 376–379


Greenhouse gas emissions Paris Agreement, 288–289 Price on pollution, 290–291 Reduction in agriculture industry, 295–296, 297–298,

301–302 Reduction targets, programs for, 291–292


Timeline for report release, 126–127 Health Sciences Centre

Nurse staffing levels, 277–278 Health-care funding

Federal-provincial ratio, 126 Government intention, 555–556

Health-care reform Consolidation pause recommendation, 133–134 Increase bed capacity request, 182–183 Wait times and staffing, 95–96

HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks IV drug use

Harm reduction strategy request, 550–551 Public health nurses, funding for, 551

Household debt Financial literacy, 218–221

Idea Fund, 125, 198–199 Immigrants


Improving Access and Coordination of Mental Health and Addiction Services: A Provincial Strategy for all Manitobans

Recommendations, 40–41 Income inequality

EIA rates, 189 Indigenous education

Post-secondary/trades training, 212–213

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Pallister, Hon. Brian (Fort Whyte) PC…–Continued Insurance broker compensation

Public sector wages, 644 Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM)

Online services, MPI conciliation, 27–35 Intravenous drug use

HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks Harm reduction strategy request, 550–551 Public health nurses, funding for, 551


Judicial system Phoenix Sinclair recommendations, 16

Keeyask Generating Station Project Economic review, 118–119

Liquor Mart Downtown location closure request, 101

Liquor sales Licensed distribution model, 373–375

Liquor sales, private, 306–309 Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan

Four pillars, 288 Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation

Forage insurance claims in 2018, 18 Loan deferrals, Auditor General opinion, 22–25

Manitoba Housing Property network management, LAN extension, 199

Manitoba Hydro Economic review, interim report inquiry, 119–120 Economic review, report release, 120 Internal review, 121 Management restructure, 122–124 Reviews, status update, 117–118 Staff reduction

Safety and reliability concerns, 636–640 Twenty-year plan, 121–122

Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance, 22 Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)

Online services Government position, 26–29 Insurance Brokers Association (IBAM)

conciliation, 27–35 Rate affordability, 102 Treasury Board proposal, 112–117

Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project Green initiative, 292

Mental health and addiction Provincial funding, 183 Transitional housing support, 184

Mental health and addiction, youth services, 315 Methamphetamine addiction

Public safety concerns, 36 Request for government plan, 35

Migration--provincial Manitoba's economy, 644


Nursing profession HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

Public health nurses, funding for, 551 Mandatory overtime, elimination of, 128–129 Staffing levels (Health Sciences Centre), 277–278

Pallister, Hon. Brian (Fort Whyte) PC…–Continued Oral Questions

Action on climate change Request for government plan, 94–95

Addiction and mental health Provincial funding, 183 Transitional housing support, 184

Agricultural Crown lands Corporate leasing concerns, 486, 647

Consumer protection Government record, 431

Crime in downtown Winnipeg Public safety concerns, 100–101

Economic forecast--provincial Conference Board's findings, 643

Education tax credit Request to reinstate, 190



Health Sciences Centre Nurse staffing levels, 277–278


Health-care reform Increase bed capacity request, 182–183 Wait times and staffing, 95–96

Immigrants working in trucking industry Education and training responsibility, 557–558


Insurance broker compensation Public sector wages, 644

IV drug use and HIV/STBBI outbreaks Funding for public health nurses, 551 Harm reduction strategy request, 550–551


Manitoba Hydro staff reduction Safety and reliability concerns, 636–640

MPI online services Rate affordability, 102


Personal-care homes Accidental fall prevention, 491 Federal-provincial funding, 490–491

Post-secondary education Tuition and fee increases, 484–485

Provincial out-migration Manitoba's economy, 644

Public intoxication in downtown Winnipeg Request to close Liquor Mart location, 101


Social housing units Housing First model, 184

Spring flooding concerns Government preparation, 424 Sale of Amphibex machines, 424–425

St. Boniface Hospital Cardiac unit staffing, 549–550

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Pallister, Hon. Brian (Fort Whyte) PC…–Continued Orange Shirt Day

Recognition, 15 Orthopedic care

Wait time improvements, 125–126 Paris Agreement

Government position, 288–289 Personal-care homes

Accidental fall prevention, 491 Federal-provincial funding, 490–491

Physician recruitment, 125–126 Post-secondary education

Tuition and fee increases, 484–485 Predatory lending

Payday loans, 220–221 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Procurement review, 196 Procurement modernization

PwC review, 196 Public intoxication

Downtown Winnipeg, 101 Public Services Sustainability Act

Timeline for proclamation, 423–424 Public-private partnerships

School construction, 194 Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic

Funding for staffing, 41 Reconciliation

Government's annual report, 16 Registered Disability Savings Plan, 358 Residential school survivors, 15 Residential schools

National holiday recognizing, 16 Robotic Process Automation Pilot project

Use in Finance Department, 200 Roquette Canada Ltd.

Update on plant, 293 School construction

Public-private partnerships, 194 Shared Health Services

Cadham Provincial Lab, move to, 127–128 Social housing units

Housing First model, 184 St. Boniface General Hospital

Cardiac unit staffing, 549–550 Tenant Exit Incentive Pilot Project

Unit Condition, 200 Throne Speech

Debate, 8–9 Trades training

Indigenous education, 212–213 Truck driver training

Immigrants, education and training responsibility, 557–558

Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Residential schools

National holiday recognizing, 16 Tuition fee income tax rebate

Request to reinstate, 190 Vaping

Health impacts, 371–373 Workers Compensation Board

Auditor General's findings, 214–215

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Manitoba participation in Squires, 564

Parcel pickup. See Gorilla Jack Safe Parcel Service Paris Agreement

Government position Kinew, 288; Pallister, 288–289

Pasture lands Tree growing and carbon storage

Eichler, 666–667; Gerrard, 666 Paterson GlobalFoods

New oat processing facility Eichler, 284–285; Nesbitt, 284

Tax increment financing program Fielding, 529–530; Wasyliw, 529–530

Path to Reconciliation Act Annual Progress Report 2019

Clarke, 177 Pathways to a Better Future: Manitoba's Poverty

Reduction Strategy Stefanson, 469

Payday loans. See Predatory lending Peachey report. See Provincial Clinical and Preventive

Services Planning for Manitoba: Doing Things Differently and Better report

Pedersen, Hon. Blaine (Midland) PC Business Registration, Supervision and Ownership


C/3 R, 708 Canadian Free Trade Agreement

Impact on Manitoba, 686 Capital, access to

Challenges for, 684–685 Start-ups, 685


Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) Board, diversity of, 677 Fishing loans, 675–676 New mandate, timeline for, 676–677 Northern economy, 669 Update on review, 674–675

Conference Board of Canada Economic outlook, 671, 715–716

Diversity Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF)

board, 677 Economic forecast--provincial

Conference Board's findings, 671, 716 Out-migration concerns, 281–282

Fire Prevention Week, 419–420 Fishing industry

Fishing loans, 675–676 Free trade agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement Impact on Manitoba, 686

Growth, Enterprise and Trade Department Estimates


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Pedersen, Hon. Blaine (Midland) PC…–Continued International Relations

Deputy minister vacancy, 677–678 Reorganization of, 678 Staff introductions, 670 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Income inequality

Job creation, 679 Tracking of, 679–680

Interprovincial trade barriers Removal of exemptions, 491–492

Manitoba Development Corporation Annual report 2018-2019, 482

Manitoba Liaison Committee on Mining and Exploration Advisory group, 669

Manitoba Opportunities Fund Limited Annual report 2018-2019, 273

Manitoba Works! plan, 669 Manitoba-First Nations Mineral Development Protocol,

669 Migration--provincial

Out-migration, economic forecast, 281–282 Mine site remediation

Number of, 682 Mining Community Reserve Fund

Balance of, 673 Disbursements, 673–674

Mining/minerals Mining conference, 669 Precious metals, update on, 672–673 Sherridon mine, remediation problems, 682–684

Ministerial statements Fire Prevention Week, 419–420

Northern Manitoba Tourism Strategy, 669 Oil spill sites

Inspections Public safety concerns, 681–682

Oil spills Frequency of, 682

Oil wells Royalties received, 680–681

Oral Questions Interprovincial trade barriers

Removal of exemptions, 491–492 Provincial economic forecast

Out-migration concerns, 281–282 Public-private sector

Growth, 671–672 Wage stagnation, 672

Research Manitoba Annual report 2018-2019, 273

Sherridon mine Remediation problems, 682–684

Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit, 686 Travel Manitoba

Annual report 2018-2019, 273 Wage stagnation

Tracking of, 678–679 Personal-care homes

Accidental fall prevention Gerrard, 491; Pallister, 491

Personal-care homes…–Continued Beds, number of (WRHA)

Asagwara, 172; Friesen, 172–173 Federal-provincial funding

Lamont, 490–491; Pallister, 490–491 Frank Alexander inquest

Friesen, 173 Upgrades to standards and training

Friesen, 283–284; Gerrard, 283–284 Wait time decrease

Friesen, 172–173 Petitions

Legislative Assembly-official party status Lamont, 191–192; Lamoureux, 493

Phoenix Sinclair. See Judicial system Phosphorus reduction

Lake Winnipeg Gerrard, 570; Squires, 571

North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades Naylor, 569; Squires, 569

Physician recruitment General comments

Kinew, 125; Pallister, 125–126 Northern Manitoba

Adams, 351; Friesen, 351 Rural residency programs--Northern Manitoba

Adams, 352; Friesen, 352 Physicians, primary care

Access to Asagwara, 169–170; Friesen, 169–170

Piwniuk, Doyle (Turtle Mountain) PC Committee of Supply

Capital Supply, 709 Committee report, 708, 709, 718

Committee of the Whole Committee report, 719–720

Members' statements Turtle Mountain constituency, 93

Turtle Mountain constituency, 93 Plastic bags, single use

Phase out, update on Naylor, 569; Squires, 569–570

Podolak, Mitch Naylor, 275

Points of Order P/O by Gerrard regarding the fact that the Government did

not table documents detailing the Government's Estimates of revenue this year

Gerrard, 633–634; Speaker's ruling, 634 Policing and Public Safety Strategy

Cullen, 434 Porter, Earl James

Wishart, 482 Post-secondary education. See also indigenous education

Enrolment rate decline Altomare, 616–617; Goertzen, 616–617

Operating grant reduction Goertzen, 702; Lamoureux, 701–702

Tuition and fee increases Kinew, 484–485; Pallister, 484–485

Workforce alignment Kinew, 208–210

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Poverty. See Pathways to a Better Future: Manitoba's Poverty Reduction Strategy

Prairie Crocus Thrift Shop Micklefield, 548

Prairie Home Comfort Complaints against

Cullen, 506 Predatory lending

Payday loans Lamont, 220–221; Pallister, 220–221

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Procurement review

Kinew, 196; Pallister, 196 Private schools

Funding increase, reason for Altomare, 687–688; Goertzen, 687–688

Procurement modernization Finance Department review

Fielding, 521–522; Wasyliw, 521–522 Indigenous businesses, priority for

Fielding, 524–527; Wasyliw, 524–527 Manitoba companies, priority for

Fielding, 522; Wasyliw, 522 New criteria

Fielding, 522; Wasyliw, 522 New West Partnership

Fielding, 522; Wasyliw, 522 PwC review

Kinew, 196; Pallister, 196 Scoring matrix

Fielding, 523; Wasyliw, 523 Stakeholders consulted

Fielding, 521, 526–527; Wasyliw, 521, 526–527 Procurement practices

Green procurement policy Fielding, 527–528; Wasyliw, 527–528

Points system Fielding, 525–526; Wasyliw, 525–526

Untendered contracts Fielding, 238; Wasyliw, 238

Property tax. See Education property tax Protein. See Agriculture industry Provincial Clinical and Preventive Services Planning for

Manitoba: Doing Things Differently and Better report

Quality assurance review Asagwara, 70–71, 74; Friesen, 70–71, 74

Provincial finances Debt reduction

Fielding, 645; Helwer, 645 Deficit reduction

Fielding, 190; Guenter, 190 Provincial government

Diversity inclusion Fielding, 249–251; Wasyliw, 249–250

Provincial Nominee Program Allocated points process

Goertzen, 704; Lamoureux, 704 Application fee, settlement services

Goertzen, 704, 715; Lamoureux, 704; Marcelino, 715 Career eligibility inquiry

Goertzen, 645; Lamoureux, 644–645

Provincial Nominee Program…–Continued Equitable access to program

Goertzen, 489–490; Marcelino, 489–490 IELTS scores

Goertzen, 703; Lamoureux, 703 Labour market survey/consultant used

Goertzen, 703; Lamoureux, 703 Points system for occupations

Goertzen, 702; Lamoureux, 702 Public Account for Manitoba-Volumes 1, 2 and 3

Annual report 2019 Fielding, 177

Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba Annual report, March 31, 2019

Cullen, 633 Public health nurses. See HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks Public intoxication

Downtown Winnipeg Lamont, 101; Pallister, 101

Public service Cost-of-living increases

Fielding, 383–384; Wasyliw, 383–384 Public Service Group Insurance Fund

Actuarial report, April 30, 2019 Fielding, 633

Public Services Sustainability Act Collective bargaining rights

Fielding, 488–489; Lindsey, 488–489 Timeline for proclamation

Kinew, 423–424; Pallister, 423–424 Public Services Sustainability Amendment Act (Bill 2)

1 R Fielding, 419

Introduction of legislation Fielding, 430; Martin, 430

Public Utilities Board Annual report, March 31, 2019

Fielding, 633 Efficiency Manitoba, filing delay

Sala, 333–335, 395–399 Wharton, 333–336, 395–399

Efficiency Manitoba, recommendations Sala, 279–280; Wharton, 280

Public-private partnerships School construction

Pallister, 194 Public-private sector

Growth Moses, 671–672; Pedersen, 671–672

Wage stagnation Moses, 672; Pedersen, 672

R Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic

Funding for staffing Pallister, 41

Methamphetamine addiction treatment B. Smith, 79; Friesen, 79–80

Sexual assault case Friesen, 170–171; Marcelino, 170

Reconciliation Government's annual report

Pallister, 16

Hansard Index

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Red River College Annual Financial report 2018-2019

Goertzen, 273 Red River North constituency

Wharton, 420–421 Regional health authorities (RHA's). See also specific health

authorities ICT system failure

Asagwara, 261–266 Vacancy rates

Asagwara, 87; Friesen, 87 Registered Disability Savings Plan

Pallister, 358 Regulations

Changes to Fielding, 328

Regulatory Accountability Secretariat Operating costs

Fielding, 381; Wasyliw, 381 Staff increase, reason for

Fielding, 328, 382; Wasyliw, 328, 381–382 Rent Supplement Program

Adams, 534; Stefanson, 534 Research and innovation

State of Indiana partnership Brar, 659; Eichler, 658–659

Research Manitoba Annual report 2018-2019

Pedersen, 273 Residential school survivors

Kinew, 7–8; Lamont, 8; Pallister, 15 Residential schools

National holiday recognizing Kinew, 15–16; Pallister, 16

Residential Tenancies Commission Annual report, March 31, 2019

Cullen, 633 Restorative justice

Consultations Cullen, 499–500; Fontaine, 499–500

Funding for programs Cullen, 495; Fontaine, 495

General comments Fontaine, 435

Indigenous incarceration Cullen, 498; Fontaine, 498

Indigenous led Bushie, 717; Clarke, 717–718

Restorative Justice Centre Cullen, 499

Retirement homes. See Personal-care homes Rett Syndrome Awareness Month

Gerrard, 483–484 Ride-sharing services

Impact of industry Sandhu, 515; Wharton, 515–516

Insurance for Sandhu, 515; Wharton, 515

Number operating in Manitoba Sandhu, 516; Wharton, 516

Rating model Sandhu, 516; Wharton, 516

Ride-sharing services…–Continued Taxis/accessible vans

Insurance rate differences Sandhu, 517; Wharton, 517

Riverbank stabilization projects Squires, 710–711

Robotic Process Automation Pilot project Use in Finance Department

Pallister, 200 Roquette Canada Ltd.

Update on plant Kinew, 293; Pallister, 293

Rural Manitoba Agriculture Department

Rural office closures Brar, 654; Eichler, 654–655

Physician residency programs Adams, 352; Friesen, 352

Workforce, difficulty in attracting Altomare, 694; Goertzen, 694–695

S Safe consumption site

Methamphetamine addiction B. Smith, 82–84; Friesen, 82, 85

Safer Streets, Safer Lives Action Plan Friesen, 77

Sala, Adrien (St. James) NDP Affordable Energy Fund

Natural gas reduction, 337 Bipole III transmission line

Costs for, 457 Bureau de l'éducation française

Assistant Deputy Minister position, 187 Education Department, reporting to, 573 Funding reduction, 646, 712

Cannabis sales Estimated revenues, 518 Retail locations, availability of, 518 Social responsibility fee, 517 Supply issues, 519


Crown corporations Outside consultants

Funding limit on use of, 459 Crown Services

Estimates Opening statements, 331 Speakers, 331–338, 393–399, 453–465, 517–

521 Gaming review, social responsibility, 520

Efficiency Manitoba Efficiency plan, PUB filing delay, 333–335, 395–399 PUB recommendations, 279–280 Role and responsibilities, 331–332, 393–394

Francophone Affairs Translation Services, staffing levels, 574

French language services Education/health care services, 572 Government position, 186–187 Government record, 646 Santé en français budget, 645

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Sala, Adrien (St. James) NDP…–Continued Santé en français program, 572–573

Furnace replacement program Elimination of, 336

Health-care system Sante en français budget, 645 Sante en français program, 572–573

Liquor sales, private, 464–465 Manitoba Hydro

Boston Consulting Group review, 458 Diversification of energy production, 462 Economic review, cost of, 456 Number of employees, 337 Privatization of services, 460–461 Reviews, list of, 455 Staff reduction

Safety and reliability concerns, 453–455 Twenty-year plan, 459

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Social responsibility funding, 519

Members' statements Valour Community Centre, 179–180

Natural gas Affordable Energy Fund, 337

Oral Questions Bureau de l'éducation française

Assistant Deputy Minister position, 187 Budget reduction inquiry, 646

Efficiency Manitoba PUB recommendations, 279–280

French language services Government position, 186–187 Government record, 646 Santé en français budget, 645

Public Utilities Board Efficiency Manitoba, filing delay, 333–335, 395–399 Efficiency Manitoba, recommendations, 280

Solar power Pilot project report, 464 Rate structure, changes to, 464 Role in Manitoba, 463

Sustainable Development Department Estimates

Speakers, 571–575 Valour Community Centre, 179–180

Sandhu, Mintu (The Maples) NDP Crown Services


Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM) Monies paid to, 517 Online services, MPI consultations, 512

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Employees, number of, 516 Minimal capital testing, change to, 514 Minimal capital testing, current reserves, 514 Online services, 425–426

Insurance Brokers Association (IBAM) consultations, 512

Rate affordability, 102 Ride-sharing services, insurance for, 515 Ride-sharing, impact of industry, 515

The Maples constituency, 421

Sandhu, Mintu (The Maples) NDP…–Continued Members' statements

The Maples constituency, 421 Oral Questions

Manitoba Public Insurance Online services, rate affordability, 102

Manitoba Public Insurance Online insurance services, 425–426

Ride-sharing services Impact of industry, 515 Insurance for, 515 Number operating in Manitoba, 516 Rating model, 516 Taxis/accessible vans

Insurance rate differences, 517 Taxi services

Ride-sharing Insurance rate differences, 517

Save Our Seine Grants provided to

Squires, 563 Scholarships and bursaries. See also ACCESS program

Disbursement, barriers to Altomare, 618; Goertzen, 618–619

Student enrollment retention Altomare, 616; Goertzen, 616

School boards Future of

Altomare, 699; Goertzen, 699 School buses

Procurement process Altomare, 610; Goertzen, 610

School construction Capital projects

Fielding, 390; Wasyliw, 390 LEED Platinum certification

Gerrard, 571; Squires, 571 Public-private partnerships

Pallister, 194 Schuler, Hon. Ron (Springfield-Ritchot) PC

Amphibex machines Sale of, 492, 591–593

Construction industry Infrastructure funding, 599


Government consultations, 580–582, 585–589 Flood fighting equipment

Sale of Amphibex machines, 492, 591–593 Sale of, consultant costs, 595–596 Sale of, independent advisor review, 594

Flooding update, fall Operation of emergency channel, 577

Government service Privatization concerns, 492–493

Grace Lake Airport Government divestment of, 590–591

Infrastructure agreement--federal Provincial delay in signing, 597–598

Infrastructure Department Annual report 2018-2019, 89

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Schuler, Hon. Ron (Springfield-Ritchot) PC…–Continued Estimates

Opening statements, 576 Speakers, 576–604

Staff introductions, 576 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Infrastructure investments

Economic impact, 601–602 Federal funding, 426–427

Infrastructure review PwC role in, 602–604

Infrastructure, strategic Budget for, 600

Lake St. Martin outlet Community benefit agreements, 581–582 Construction update, 578–579 Construction, cost estimate, 583 Construction, federal cost sharing, 583–584 Design contracts awarded, 579–580 First Nations

Consultations with, 580–582, 585–589 Land expropriation negotiations, 583–585

Northern Manitoba Airports, government divestment of, 589

Oral Questions Flood fighting equipment

Sale of Amphibex machines, 492 Government service

Privatization concerns, 492–493 Infrastructure investments

Federal funding, 426–427 Seine River constituency

Morley-Lecomte, 180 Seven Oaks General Hospital

Vacancy rate Asagwara, 168; Friesen, 168–169

Sewage. See North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades Shared Health Services

Cadham Provincial Lab, move to Friesen, 66; Kinew, 127; Pallister, 127–128

Consultant contract B. Smith, 345; Friesen, 345–346

General comments Pallister

Sherridon mine Remediation problems

Lindsey, 682–684; Pedersen, 682–684 Sierra Leone Refugee Resettlement Ltd.

Budget reduction, reason for Altomare, 630; Goertzen, 630–631

Sinclair, Phoenix. See Judicial system Skills and Employment Partnerships

Training supports and salaries Altomare, 694; Goertzen, 694

Skownan First Nation Eco-certified fishery

Squires, 710 Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit

Lamont, 686; Pedersen, 686 Smith, Andrew (Lagimodière) PC

Members' statements Campaign volunteer appreciation, 547

Smith, Bernadette (Point Douglas) NDP ACCESS program

Replacement for, 620–621 Braid Solutions

Consultant contracts, 344 Education and Training Department


Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) Application processing times, 533–534


Speakers, 533–534, 536 Flin Flon General Hospital

Obstetric services Report recommending suspension, 251–259 Request to reinstate, 255–259


Deloitte contract, 350–351 Health-care reform

Consultants working on, 346–350 Health-care system

Consultants working, 346–350 Health, Seniors and Active Living Department

Consultants, use of, 344–346 Estimates

Speakers, 77–87, 251–259, 344–351 HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

IV drug use Harm reduction strategy request, 640–641

Indigenous education ACCESS program, replacement for, 620–621

Intravenous drug use HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

Harm reduction strategy request, 640–641 Manitoba Housing

Waiting list, number on, 536 Members' statements

Methamphetamine crisis, 422 Methamphetamine addiction

Length of treatment needed, 81 Long-term treatment measures, 83 RAAM clinic use, 79 Request for government plan, 77–86, 97–98 Safe consumption site, 82–84

Oral Questions IV drug use and HIV contraction

Harm reduction strategy request, 640–641 Methamphetamine addiction crisis

Request for government plan, 97–98 Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic

Methamphetamine addiction treatment, 79 Safe consumption site

Methamphetamine addiction, 82–84 Shared Health Services

Consultant contract, 345 Smook, Dennis (La Vérendrye) PC

Members' statements St. Labre 200 go-cart race, 484

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Smook, Dennis (La Vérendrye) PC…–Continued Social and Economic Development, Standing Committee

on First report, 481

St. Labre 200 go-cart race, 484 Social and Economic Development, Standing Committee

on First report

Smook, 481 Social housing units

Housing First model Kinew, 184; Pallister, 184

Social Services Appeal Board Annual report, March 31, 2019

Stefanson, 633 Solar power

Pilot project report Sala, 464; Wharton, 464

Rate structure, changes to Sala, 464; Wharton, 464

Role in Manitoba Sala, 463; Wharton, 463

Southdale constituency Gordon, 275

Special needs children Inclusion support program funding

Adams, 186; Stefanson, 186 Speech from the Throne. See Throne Speech Sport, Culture and Heritage Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Cox, 89

Estimates, 668 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review, 2019-

2020 Cox, 13

Squires, Hon. Rochelle (Riel) PC Agriculture industry

Carbon sequestration Monitoring systems, 571

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 177–178 Bureau de l'éducation française

Education Department, reporting to, 573 Carbon emissions reduction

Large emitters, 565 Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project, credits

for, 571 Trucking industry, 564

Carbon Savings Account, 560, 570–571 Carbon sequestration

Monitoring systems, agriculture industry, 571 Carbon tax

Federal court case, 564 Clean Environment Commission

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 634 Climate and Green Plan Implementation Office

Removal from Sustainable Development Dept., 562 Staff numbers, 562

Climate change Wetland restoration, 560 Youth Advisory Council, 559

Committee of Supply Concurrence Motion, 709–710, 718

Squires, Hon. Rochelle (Riel) PC…–Continued Composting locations

Problems with, 571 Conservation districts

Grants provided to, 563 Conservation Trust, 560, 710–711 Eco-certification

Skownan First Nation fishery, 710 Elections

PC election candidate Issuance of fishing licence, 428

Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, 545 Environmental organizations

Provincial funding, 710 Environmental Stewardship office

Equipment replacement, 562–563 Fishing industry

Mesh sizes, changes to, 710 Quota buyback initiative, 560, 710 Skownan First Nation eco-certification, 710 Whitefish, increased value of, 710

Francophone Affairs Translation Services, staffing levels, 574

French language services Education/health care services, 572–573 Government position, 187 Government record, 646 Santé en français budget, 645–646 Santé en français program, 572–573


Girls in Aviation Day, 545 Greenhouse gas emissions

Annual vs. cumulative reporting, 565–566 Increase in--Manitoba, 566–567 National Inventory Report, 566 Natural gas use, 567 Organics in landfills, 570

GROW trust Wetland protection grants, 563


Timeline for report release, 430–431 Health-care system

Santé en français budget, 645–646 Santé en français program, 572–573

International Day of the Girl, 634 Lake Winnipeg

Phosphorus reduction, 571 Lead contamination sites

Kavanaugh Park air monitor, 429 Testing for individuals, 429 Weston School playground, 429

Low Carbon Economy Fund Trucking industry emission reduction, 564

Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan Water management, 559

Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation Grants provided to, 563

Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project Carbon emission reduction credits, 571

Members' statements St. Amant Centre, 636–637

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Squires, Hon. Rochelle (Riel) PC…–Continued Ministerial statements

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 177–178 International Day of the Girl, 634 Women's History Month, 545–546

Municipalities Organics program funding, 570

Natural gas Greenhouse gas emissions, 567

North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades Environmental licence renewal, 188–189 Phosphorus reduction, ferric chloride use, 569 Provincial funding, 568

Oral Questions Clinical and preventive services plan

Timeline for report release, 430–431 French language services

Government position, 187 Government record, 646 Santé en français budget, 645–646

Lead contamination sites Kavanaugh Park air monitor, 429 Testing for individuals, 429 Weston School playground, 429

North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades Environmental licence renewal, 188–189

PC election candidate Issuance of fishing licence, 428

Organics/composting Greenhouse gas emissions in landfills, 570 Municipal program--funding, 570

Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change

Manitoba participation in, 564 Phosphorus reduction

Lake Winnipeg, 571 North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades, 569

Plastic bags, single use Phase out, update on, 569–570

Riverbank stabilization projects, 710–711 Save Our Seine

Grants provided to, 563 School construction

LEED Platinum certification, 571 Skownan First Nation

Eco-certified fishery, 710 St. Amant Centre, 636–637 Sustainable Development Department

Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Community environmental organizations

Annual grants, 563 Environmental Approvals Branch, FTE reduction, 562 Estimates


Staff introductions, 561 Staffing and FTE's, 561 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Vacancy rate, 562

Trucking industry Emission reduction, 564

Squires, Hon. Rochelle (Riel) PC…–Continued Water management

Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan, 559 Weston School playground

Lead contamination sites, 429 Wetland protection

GROW trust grants, 563 Wetland restoration

Climate change mitigation, 560 Whitefish

Increased value of, 710 Wildlife Haven

Grants provided to, 563 Women's History Month, 545–546 Youth Advisory Council

Addressing climate change, 559 St. Amant Centre

Squires, 636–637 St. Boniface General Hospital

Cardiac unit staffing Kinew, 549–550; Pallister, 549–550

ER upgrades, update on Asagwara, 410–411; Friesen, 410–412

ER vacancy rate Asagwara, 87; Friesen, 87

New hires, breakdown of Asagwara, 163–164; Friesen, 163–164

New nurse hires Friesen, 155

St. Labre 200 go-cart race Smook, 484

State of Indiana Research and innovation partnership

Brar, 659; Eichler, 658–659 Statutes and Regulations Act

Copy of regulations Cullen, 633

STBBI. See Sexually transmitted blood borne illnesses under HIV/AIDS/STBBI outbreaks

Stefanson, Hon. Heather (Tuxedo) PC Accessibility

New employment requirements, 469 Accessibility for Manitobans Act

Annual report, December 31, 2019, 633 Birth alerts

Update on, 541–542 Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care

Agreement, 467 Child and Family Services agencies

Block funding agreements, 538 Block funding formula, 538 CFSIS database system, use of, 539 Children's Special Allowance, retention of, 468

Child care Funding levels, 711–712 Non-profit, need for, 537–538 Subsidy reduction, 474–475

Child Care Centre Development Tax Credit Budget for 2019, 467

Child poverty Reduction in, 469

Child protection Funding concerns, 286

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Stefanson, Hon. Heather (Tuxedo) PC…–Continued Child safety protection

At-risk youth cases, 487 Child-care centre safety

Compliance based licensing unit Frequency of inspections, 476–477 Vacancies, 641–642

Child-care centres Operating grant increases, 467

Child-care spaces Capital program, redevelopment of, 532–533

Children in care Mental health and addiction services, 540 Vulnerable cases, update, 487 Youth incarceration link, Department review, 540–

541 Children's Advocate report

Implementation of recommendations, 487 Vulnerable children in care status update, 487

Children's disABILITY Services Enrollment decline, 479–480

Children's Opti-care program Eligibility criteria, 472


Community Living disABILITY Services program Budget for 2019-2020, 468

Disabilities, persons with Abuse and neglect cases

Increase in, 473, 552–553 Initiatives to address, 474

Caretaker wages and training, 473–474 Disability Employment Awareness Month, 90 Early learning and child-care programs

Request for funding increase, 186 Education system

Thrival Kits, 540 Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)

Application processing times, 533–534 Changes to, 472–473 Staffing levels, 533

Families Services that support

Funding concerns, 186 Families Department

Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Estimates


Staff introductions, 470, 532 Staff reduction, 470 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13 Vacancies, 471

Foster care Per diem rates, 539

Housing, non-profit/co-operative Rent Supplement Program, 534

Inclusion support programs Application processing time, 479 Update on, 478

Manitoba Child Benefit Eligibility criteria, 472

Stefanson, Hon. Heather (Tuxedo) PC…–Continued Manitoba Housing

Budget for 2019-2020, 468 Budget reduction, reason for, 534 Housing development decrease, reason for, 534–535 Number of units owned, 535 Security concerns, 537 Unit vacancy rate, 535 Waiting list, number on, 536

Manitoba Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy (All Aboard)

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Massey Manor fire

Facility repairs, timeline for, 534 Mental health and addiction, youth services

Children in CFS care, 540 Ministerial statements

Disability Employment Awareness Month, 90 Non-profit/co-operative housing

Rent Supplement Program, 534 Oral Questions

Child and safety protection At-risk youth cases, 487

Child protection Funding concerns, 286

Child-care centre safety Compliance unit vacancies, 641–642

Children with special needs Inclusion support program funding, 186

Children's Advocate report findings Implementation of recommendations, 487 Vulnerable children in care status update, 487

Disability community Abuse and neglect cases, 552–553

Early learning and child-care programs Request for funding increase, 186

Services that support families Funding concerns, 186

Pathways to a Better Future: Manitoba's Poverty Reduction Strategy, 469

Rent Supplement Program, 534 Social Services Appeal Board

Annual report, March 31, 2019, 633 Special needs children

Inclusion support program funding, 186 StreetReach review

Update on, 542 Thrival Kits, 540 Tracia's Trust

Final report, removal of recommendations, 541 Winnipeg Child and Family Services

Staff reduction, 470–471 Youth at-risk cases, 487

Stevenson, Inez. See Members' statements StreetReach review

Update on Lathlin, 542; Stefanson, 542

Student loan forgiveness Altomare, 615, 623; Goertzen, 615–616, 623

Supplementary Loans and Guarantee Authority Annual report, March 31, 2019

Fielding, 633

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Sustainable Agriculture Practices Program Underspending

Brar, 660; Eichler, 660 Sustainable Development Department

Annual report 2018-2019 Squires, 89

Community environmental organizations Annual grants

Naylor, 563; Squires, 563 Environmental Approvals Branch, FTE reduction

Naylor, 562; Squires, 562 Estimates

Debate, 559–575 Opening statements

Naylor, 560–561; Squires, 559–560 Speakers

Gerrard, 570; Naylor, 560–570 Sala, 571–575; Squires, 559–575

Staff introductions Squires, 561

Staffing and FTE's Naylor, 561; Squires, 561


Squires, 13 Vacancy rate


T Tax increment financing program

Assessment process Fielding, 529; Wasyliw, 529

General comments Fielding, 528–529; Wasyliw, 528–529

Taxation Investigations, number of

Fielding, 248–249; Wasyliw, 248–249 Types of--provincial

Fielding, 247–248; Wasyliw, 247–248 Taxi services

Ride-sharing Insurance rate differences

Sandhu, 517; Wharton, 517 Teacher' Retirement Allowances Fund

Forecasting calculation error Altomare, 691; Goertzen, 691–692

Team Brody Foundation Ewasko, 179

Teitsma, James (Radisson) PC Interprovincial trade barriers

Removal of exemptions, 491 Members' statements

Friends and family appreciation, 421–522 Oral Questions

Interprovincial trade barriers Removal of exemptions, 491

Tenant Exit Incentive Pilot Project Unit Condition

Pallister, 200 Tendering practices. See Procurement The Maples constituency

Sandhu, 421

Third + Bird Clear Lake Summer Market. See Members' statements under Manitoba Tourism Award recipients

Thompson General Hospital HVAC system replacement

Adams, 400; Friesen, 400 Tender for repairs

Adams, 400; Friesen, 400 Water damage repair, tender for

Adams, 355; Friesen, 355 Water damage repair, update

Adams, 401; Friesen, 401 Thrival Kits

Stefanson, 540 Throne Speech

Address Chartier, 5–6

Debate Kinew, 7–8; Lamont, 8; Pallister, 8–9

Tourism. See Northern Manitoba Tourism Strategy Tracia's Trust

Final report, removal of recommendations Lathlin, 541; Stefanson, 541

Trades training Indigenous education

Kinew, 212; Pallister, 212–213 Transcripts. See Judicial system Travel Manitoba

Annual report 2018-2019 Pedersen, 273

Treasury Board Members, list of

Fielding, 233; Wasyliw, 233 Treaty Education Initiative

Goertzen, 691 Truck driver training

Enforcement and oversight Goertzen, 490; Marcelino, 490

Immigrants, education and training responsibility Goertzen, 557; Moses, 557 Pallister, 557–558; Wharton, 557

Trucking industry Emission reduction

Squires, 564 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

Residential schools National holiday recognizing

Kinew, 15–16; Pallister, 16 Tuition fee income tax rebate

Request to reinstate Lamont, 189–190; Pallister, 190

Turtle Mountain constituency Piwniuk, 93

Tyndall Park constituency Lamoureux, 275–276

U Understanding my Audit Opinion on Manitoba's March

31st, 2019 Summary Financial Statements Auditor General special report September 2019

Driedger, 89

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Université de Saint-Boniface Annual report, March 31, 2019

Goertzen, 482 University College of the North

Annual report and financial statements, 2018-2019 Goertzen, 419

University of Manitoba Annual Financial Report 2019

Goertzen, 177 University of Winnipeg

Consolidated Financial Statements, March 31, 2019 Goertzen, 419

Untendered contracts. See Procurement practices Urban farming

Kinew, 294

V Valour Community Centre

Sala, 179–180 Vaping

Health impacts Kinew, 371–373; Pallister, 371–373

Vehicle and Equipment Management Agency Annual report March 31st, 2019

Fielding, 545 Veterinary education

Training seats purchased from Saskatchewan Altomare, 625; Goertzen, 625–626

Victim Services Budget for 2019

Cullen, 434 Victim Services Complaints


Victoria General Hospital Mental health unit

Friesen, 79 Violent crime rate

Increase, reasons for Cullen, 451–452; Gerrard, 451

Lead exposure link Cullen, 648; Gerrard, 648

VIRGO report. See Improving Access and Coordination of Mental Health and Addiction Services: A Provincial Strategy for all Manitobans

W Wage stagnation

Tracking of Moses, 678; Pedersen, 678–679

Waste water. See North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades

Wasyliw, Mark (Fort Garry) NDP Budget 2019

Stakeholder consultations, 242–247 Budget 2020

Gender-based process, 392 Low-income earners

Budget impact analysis, 392 Civil Service

Staffing level, 184–185 Crown land sales

Public notices, elimination of, 321

Wasyliw, Mark (Fort Garry) NDP…–Continued Crown Lands Property Agency

Budget reduction, 316 Dissolution of, 315 Land sales amount, 317 Land sales, new process vs. old process, 318–322

Diversity Provincial government makeup, 249–250

Finance Department Administration vs. front-line services budget, 260 Assessors, reduction in, 316–317 Enabling capital spending, 327 Estimates

Opening statements, 227 Speakers, 227–250, 315–328, 381–392, 521–

532 Expenditures expected, 233 FIPPA requests, 241 Intergovernmental Affairs

Staff numbers, 382 Internal service adjustments, 322–327 Outstanding uncollected tax, 247 Priorities and Planning

Staff numbers, 382 Procurement modernization, 521–522 Revenue expenditures

Budget document, release of, 231 Revenues expected, 232 Staff transfers/FTE's, 234–235 Staff, number of, 234 Tax increment financing program, 528–529 Tax investigations, number of, 248–249 Untendered contracts, 238 User fees and penalties, 382 Vacancy rate, 236–237 Windows 10 upgrade, funds for, 326–327

Fiscal Stabilization Fund Emergency, definition of, 238–241

Fort Garry constituency, 276–277 Health-care funding

Federal-provincial ratio, 229 Provincial funding, 228–230, 391 At rate of inflation, 229


Tax brackets, 384–386 Indigenous businesses

Procurement modernization, 524–527 Infrastructure renewal

Deferred maintenance, 389–390 Infrastructure, strategic

Budget for, 387–388 Definition of, 386–387

Learning Fund Description of, 326

Low-income earners Budget impact analysis, 392

Manitoba 150 celebrations Capital projects fund, 325–326

Members' statements Fort Garry constituency, 276–277

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Wasyliw, Mark (Fort Garry) NDP…–Continued Minimum wage

Increase request, 551–552 Ranking--provincial, 185

New West Partnership Agreement Procurement modernization, 522

Oral Questions Manitoba's civil service

Staffing level, 184–185 Minimum wage

Increase request, 551–552 Manitoba's ranking, 185

Paterson GlobalFoods Tax increment financing program, 529–530

Procurement modernization Finance Department review, 521–522 Indigenous businesses, priority for, 524–527 Manitoba companies, priority for, 522 New criteria, 522 New West Partnership, 522 Scoring matrix, 523 Stakeholders consulted, 521, 526–527

Procurement practices Green procurement policy, 527–528 Points system, 525–526 Untendered contracts, 238

Provincial government Diversity inclusion, 249–250

Public service Cost-of-living increases, 383–384

Regulatory Accountability Secretariat Operating costs, 381 Staff increase, reason for, 328, 381–382

School construction Capital projects, 390

Tax increment financing program Assessment process, 529 General comments, 528–529

Taxation Investigations, number of, 248–249 Types of--provincial, 247–248

Treasury Board Members, list of, 233

Windows 10 upgrade Finance Department funds, 326–327

Workers Compensation Board Auditor General's findings, 230–231

Water management Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan

Squires, 559 Weston School playground

Lead contamination sites Friesen, 268; Gerrard, 268 Lamont, 429; Squires, 429

Wetland protection GROW trust grants

Squires, 563 Wetland restoration

Climate change mitigation Squires, 560

Wharton, Hon. Jeff (Red River North) PC Affordable Energy Fund

Natural gas reduction, 337

Wharton, Hon. Jeff (Red River North) PC…–Continued Bipole III transmission line

Costs for, 457 Cannabis sales

Estimated revenues, 518 Retail locations, availability of, 518 Social responsibility fee, 517 Supply issues, 519

Crown corporations Board liability, 466 Outside consultants

Funding limit on use of, 459 Crown Services

Estimates Opening statements, 329–331 Speakers, 329–338, 393–399, 453–466, 512–

521 Gaming review, social responsibility, 520 Staff introductions, 329, 393 Staff, number of, 329

Efficiency Manitoba Efficiency plan, PUB filing delay, 333–336, 395–399 PUB recommendations, 280 Role and responsibilities, 331–332, 393–394 Source of revenues, 465


Immigrants Education and training responsibility, 557

Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM) Monies paid to, 517 Online services, MPI consultations, 512–513

Liquor sales, private, 465 Manitoba Hydro

Boston Consulting Group review, 458–459 Diversification of energy production, 462 Economic review, cost of, 456–457 Number of employees, 337 Privatization of services, 460–462 Review, mandate for, 458 Reviews, list of, 455–456 Staff reduction

Safety and reliability concerns, 453–455 Twenty-year plan, 459–460

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Social responsibility funding, 519–520

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Employees, number of, 517 Minimal capital testing, change to, 514 Minimal capital testing, current reserves, 514 Online services, 425–426

Insurance Brokers Association (IBAM) consultations, 512–513

Ride-sharing services, insurance for, 515 Ride-sharing, impact of industry, 515–516

Manitoba Water Services Board Annual report 2018-2019, 177

Members' statements Red River North Constituency, 420–421

Municipal Relations Department Annual report 2018-2019, 89 Supplementary Information for Legislative Review,

2019-2020, 13

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Wharton, Hon. Jeff (Red River North) PC…–Continued Natural gas

Affordable Energy Fund, 337 Neighbourhoods Alive!

Funding concerns, 285 Oral Questions

Efficiency Manitoba PUB recommendations, 280

Immigrants working in trucking industry Education and training responsibility, 557

Manitoba Public Insurance Online insurance services, 425–426

Neighbourhoods Alive! Funding concerns, 285

Public Utilities Board Efficiency Manitoba, filing delay, 333–336, 395–399 Efficiency Manitoba, recommendations, 279–280

Red River North constituency, 420–421 Ride-sharing services

Impact of industry, 515–516 Insurance for, 515 Number operating in Manitoba, 516 Rating model, 516 Taxis/accessible vans

Insurance rate differences, 517 Solar power

Pilot project report, 464 Rate structure, changes to, 464 Role in Manitoba, 463

Taxi services Ride-sharing

Insurance rate differences, 517 Truck driver training

Immigrants, education and training responsibility, 557 Whitefish

Increased value of Squires, 710

Wiebe, Matt (Concordia) NDP Amphibex machines

Sale of, 492, 591–593 First Nations

Lake St. Martin outlet construction Government consultations, 580–582, 585–589

Flood fighting equipment Sale of Amphibex machines, 492, 591–593 Sale of, consultant costs, 595–596 Sale of, independent advisor review, 594

Flooding update, fall Operation of emergency channel, 576–577

Government service Privatization concerns, 492

Grace Lake Airport Government divestment of, 590–591

Infrastructure Department Estimates

Speakers, 576–596, 600–604 Infrastructure investments

Economic impact, 601 Federal funding, 426–427

Infrastructure review PwC role in, 602–604

Infrastructure, strategic Budget for, 600

Wiebe, Matt (Concordia) NDP…–Continued Lake St. Martin outlet

Community benefit agreements, 581 Construction update, 578–579 Construction, cost estimate, 583 Construction, federal cost sharing, 583 Design contracts awarded, 579 First Nations

Consultations with, 580–582, 585–589 Land expropriation negotiations, 583–585

Neighbourhoods Alive! Funding concerns, 285

Northern Manitoba Airports, government divestment of, 589

Oral Questions Flood fighting equipment

Sale of Amphibex machines, 492 Government service

Privatization concerns, 492 Infrastructure investments

Federal funding, 426–427 Neighbourhoods Alive!

Funding concerns, 285 Wildlife Haven

Grants provided to Squires, 563

Windows 10 upgrade Costs

Cullen, 435 Finance Department funds

Fielding, 326–327; Wasyliw, 326–327 Winnipeg Child and Family Services

Staff reduction Adams, 470–471; Stefanson, 470–471

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Bed availability

Asagwara, 165; Friesen, 165 Nurse practitioners, number of

Asagwara, 171; Friesen, 171–172 Nursing overtime

Asagwara, 69–70, 174; Friesen, 69–70, 174–175 Nursing vacancies

Asagwara, 341–343; Friesen, 341–344 Overtime hours, number of

Asagwara, 69–70, 159–160, 174 Friesen, 69–70, 159–160, 174–175

Personal-care home beds, number of Asagwara, 172; Friesen, 172–173

Re-admission rates Asagwara, 166; Friesen, 166

Staff numbers Asagwara, 341; Friesen, 341

Wishart, Ian (Portage la Prairie) PC Members' statements

Porter, Earl James, 482 Porter, Earl James, 482

Women's History Month Lamoureux, 546; Marcelino, 546; Squires, 545–546

Women's Hospital Status update

Asagwara, 412; Friesen, 412

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Workers Compensation Board Auditor General's findings

Fielding, 230–231; Lamont, 214 Pallister, 214–215; Wasyliw, 230–231

Y Youth. See also Mental health and addiction, youth services

At-risk cases Lathlin, 487; Stefanson, 487

Children in CFS care Incarceration link

Cullen, 502; Fontaine, 502

Youth…–Continued Correctional facilities

Custody rate per facility Cullen, 441–442; Fontaine, 441

Segregation number Cullen, 442–443; Fontaine, 442

Solitary confinement report Cullen, 504–505; Fontaine, 504

Fundraising activities Brar, 548

Youth Advisory Council Addressing climate change

Squires, 559

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Appendix A

Oral Questions A Agriculture Department

Agricultural Crown lands Corporate leasing concerns

Brar, 427–428, 646–647; Eichler, 427–428, 646–647 Kinew, 485–486; Pallister, 486, 647

Manitoba beef producers Ag recovery programs

Brar, 282–283; Eichler, 282–283 Paterson GlobalFoods announcement

New oat processing facility Eichler, 284–285; Nesbitt, 284

C Civil Service

Manitoba's civil service Staffing level

Fielding, 185; Wasyliw, 184–185 Crown Services

Efficiency Manitoba Carbon reduction programs

Kinew, 278–279; Pallister, 278–279 PUB recommendations

Sala, 279–280; Wharton, 280 Insurance broker compensation

Public sector wages Lamont, 644; Pallister, 644

Manitoba Hydro staff reduction Safety and reliability concerns

Kinew, 636–640; Pallister, 636–640 Manitoba Public Insurance

Online insurance services Pallister, 102; Sandhu, 102, 425–426 Wharton, 425–426

E Education and Training Department

Adult education Enrolment and funding

Altomare, 553–554; Goertzen, 553–554 Bureau de l'éducation française

Assistant Deputy Minister position Goertzen, 187; Sala, 187

Budget reduction inquiry Goertzen, 646; Sala, 646

Education system Provincial funding

Altomare, 99–100; Goertzen, 99–100 Immigrants working in trucking industry

Education and training responsibility Goertzen, 557; Moses, 557

Immigration programs Abuse allegations

Goertzen, 558; Marcelino, 558

Education and Training Department…–Continued New truck driver training policy

Enforcement and oversight Goertzen, 490; Marcelino, 490

Post-secondary education Tuition and fee increases

Kinew, 484–485; Pallister, 484–485 Provincial Nominee Program

Equitable access to program Goertzen, 489–490; Marcelino, 489–490

F Families Department

Addiction and mental health Transitional housing support

Kinew, 184; Pallister, 184 Child and safety protection

At-risk youth cases Lathlin, 487; Stefanson, 487

Child protection Funding concerns

Adams, 285–286; Stefanson, 286 Child-care centre safety

Compliance unit vacancies Adams, 641–642; Stefanson, 641–642

Children with special needs Inclusion support program funding

Adams, 186; Stefanson, 186 Children's Advocate report findings

Implementation of recommendations Lathlin, 487; Stefanson, 487

Vulnerable children in care status update Lathlin, 486–487; Stefanson, 487

Disability community Abuse and neglect cases

Adams, 552–553; Stefanson, 552–553 Early learning and child-care programs

Request for funding increase Adams, 185–186; Stefanson, 186

Income inequality EIA rates

Lamont, 189; Pallister, 189 Services that support families

Funding concerns Adams, 186; Stefanson, 186

Social housing units Housing First model

Kinew, 184; Pallister, 184 Finance Department

Education tax credit Request to reinstate

Lamont, 189–190; Pallister, 190 Fiscal Stabilization Fund

Government investment Fielding, 102; Gordon, 101–102

Manitoba's economic forecast Conference Board's findings

Fielding, 642; Moses, 642–643; Pallister, 643

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Finance Department…–Continued Minimum wage

Increase request Fielding, 552; Wasyliw, 551–552

Manitoba's ranking Fielding, 185; Wasyliw, 185

Provincial finances Debt reduction

Fielding, 645; Helwer, 645 Deficit reduction

Fielding, 190; Guenter, 190 Public Services Sustainability Act

Collective bargaining rights Fielding, 488–489; Lindsey, 488–489

Introduction of legislation Fielding, 430; Martin, 430

Timeline for proclamation Kinew, 423–424; Pallister, 423–424

Francophone Affairs French language services

Government position Sala, 186–187; Squires, 187

Government record Sala, 646; Squires, 646

Santé en français budget Sala, 645; Squires, 645–646

G Growth, Enterprise and Trade Department

Interprovincial trade barriers Removal of exemptions

Pedersen, 491–492; Teitsma, 491 Job creation

Unemployment rate Lamont, 189; Pallister, 189

Provincial economic forecast Out-migration concerns

Lamont, 644; Moses, 281–282 Pallister, 644; Pedersen, 281–282

Provincial Nominee Program Career eligibility inquiry

Goertzen, 645; Lamoureux, 644–645

H Health, Seniors and Active Living Department

Clinical and preventive services plan Timeline for report release

Asagwara, 430–431; Squires, 430–431 Health Sciences Centre

New children's heart centre Friesen, 647–648; Guillemard, 647

Nurse staffing levels Kinew, 277–278; Pallister, 277–278

Health-care funding Government intention

Lamont, 555–556; Pallister, 555–556 Provincial contribution

Asagwara, 96–97; Friesen, 96–97 Health-care reform

Impact on patient care Friesen, 490; Lamont, 490

Increase bed capacity request Kinew, 182–183; Pallister, 182–183

Health, Seniors and Active Living Department…–Continued Vacancy rate and overtime

Asagwara, 554–555; Friesen, 554–555 Wait times and staffing

Kinew, 95–96; Pallister, 95–96 IV drug use and HIV contraction

Harm reduction strategy request B. Smith, 640–641; Friesen, 640–641

IV drug use and HIV/STBBI outbreaks Funding for public health nurses

Kinew, 551; Pallister, 551 Harm reduction strategy request

Kinew, 550–551; Pallister, 550–551 Lifeflight Air Ambulance

Service delivery concerns Bushie, 643; Friesen, 643–644

Mental health and addiction Government initiatives

Friesen, 556–557; Micklefield, 556 Provincial funding

Kinew, 183; Pallister, 183 Methamphetamine addiction crisis

Request for government plan B. Smith, 97–98; Friesen, 97–98

National Pharmacare plan Government position

Lamoureux, 556; Pallister, 556 Northern Manitoba health care

Obstetric services in Flin Flon Friesen, 98–99; Marcelino, 98–99

Personal-care home improvements Need for upgrades to standards and training

Friesen, 283–284; Gerrard, 283–284 Personal-care homes

Accidental fall prevention Gerrard, 491; Pallister, 491

Federal-provincial funding Lamont, 490–491; Pallister, 490–491

St. Boniface Hospital Cardiac unit staffing

Kinew, 549–550; Pallister, 549–550

I Indigenous and Northern Relations Department

MMIWG inquiry findings Implementation of recommendations

Clarke, 280–281; Fontaine, 280–281 Northern Healthy Foods Initiative

Provincial funding concerns Bushie, 190–191; Clarke, 190–191

Infrastructure Department Fall flooding update

Flood control measures Kinew, 638–639

Flood fighting equipment Sale of Amphibex machines

Schuler, 492; Wiebe, 492 Government service

Privatization concerns Schuler, 492–493; Wiebe, 492

Infrastructure investments Federal funding

Schuler, 426–427; Wiebe, 426–427

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Infrastructure Department…–Continued Spring flooding concerns

Government preparation Kinew, 424; Pallister, 424

Sale of Amphibex machines Kinew, 424–425; Pallister, 424–425

J Justice Department

Consumer protection Government record

Maloway, 431; Pallister, 431 Crime in downtown Winnipeg

Public safety concerns Lamont, 100, 101; Pallister, 100–101

Overdose incident case concern Inquest into death

Cullen, 648; Lamont, 648 Public intoxication in downtown Winnipeg

Request to close Liquor Mart location Lamont, 101; Pallister, 101

Victims of crime in Northern Manitoba Budget reduction for counselling services

Cullen, 487–488; Fontaine, 487–488 Violent crime statistics

Lead exposure link Cullen, 648; Gerrard, 648

M Municipal Relations Department

Immigrants working in trucking industry Education and training responsibility

Moses, 557; Pallister, 557–558 Wharton, 557

Neighbourhoods Alive! Funding concerns

Wharton, 285; Wiebe, 285 S Sustainable Development Department

Action on climate change Request for government plan

Kinew, 94–95; Pallister, 94–95 Global climate strike

Government attendance Kinew, 94; Pallister, 94

Lead contamination sites Kavanaugh Park air monitor

Lamont, 429; Squires, 429 Testing for individuals

Lamont, 429; Squires, 429 Weston School playground

Lamont, 429; Squires, 429 North End treatment plant upgrades

Environmental licence renewal Naylor, 188–189; Squires, 188–189

PC election candidate Issuance of fishing licence


INDEX

of the


STANDING AND

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

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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 and Committee schedules.

FILING ARRANGEMENT The basic filing principle is alphabetical, letter 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

AF Agriculture and Food, Standing Committee on CC Crown Corporations, Standing Committee on HR Human Resources, Standing Committee on IA Intergovernmental Affairs, Standing Committee on JU Justice, Standing Committee on LA Legislative Affairs, Standing Committee on PB Private Bills, Standing Committee on

PA Public Accounts, Standing Committee on RH Rules of the House, Standing Committee on

SED Social and Economic Development, Standing Committee on SRO Statutory Regulations and Orders, Standing Committee on

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B Business Registration, Supervision and Ownership

Transparency Act (Various Acts Amended) (Bill 22) Amendments

Clause 47 Moses, SED3; Pedersen, SED3

Clause 64 Moses, SED3–4; Pedersen, SED3–4

Beneficial ownership requirements Pedersen, SED2

Co-operatives, superintendent advisory role Moses, SED2

Co-operatives, transfer of registration responsibilities Pedersen, SED2

Coming into force provision, changes to Moses, SED3–4; Pedersen, SED3–4

Non-profit companies Moses, SED3; Pedersen, SED3

Opening statements Moses, SED2; Pedersen, SED2

Registration and reporting requirements Pedersen, SED2

Shareholder voting rights disclosure Moses, SED2

M Moses, Jamie (St. Vital) NDP


Amendments Clause 47, SED3 Clause 64, SED3–4

Co-operatives, superintendent advisory role, SED2 Coming into force provision, changes to, SED3–4

Moses, Jamie (St. Vital) NDP…–Continued

Non-profit companies, SED3 Opening statements, SED2 Shareholder voting rights disclosure, SED2

P Pedersen, Hon. Blaine (Midland) PC


Amendments Clause 47, SED3 Clause 64, SED3–4

Beneficial ownership requirements, SED2 Co-operatives, transfer of registration responsibilities,

SED2 Coming into force provision, changes to, SED3–4 Non-profit companies, SED3 Opening statements, SED2 Registration and reporting requirements, SED2

Appendices

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Appendix A Standing and Special Committee Chairs

Committee

Chairperson

Social and Economic Development

Mr. Dennis Smook

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Appendix B Standing and Special Committee Schedule

Sitting Time Day Date Location Pages Social and Economic Development 1 6:30 p.m. Monday October 7, 2019 Winnipeg 1-4

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