Tuesday, August 6, 2013
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA ______
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS No. 86
SECOND SESSION, FORTIETH LEGISLATURE
PRAYER 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M.
By leave, it was agreed for the House to deal with debate on Second Reading of Bill (No. 205). ______
The House resumed the Interrupted Debate on the Proposed Motion of Mr. PALLISTER:
THAT Bill (No. 205) – The Election Financing Amendment Act/Loi modifiant la Loi sur le financement des élections, be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And the debate continuing,
And leave having been denied to have the matter remain in the name of Hon. Mr. ASHTON,
And Messrs. GRAYDON, ALLUM and SMOOK, Hon. Mr. BJORNSON and Mrs. MITCHELSON having spoken,
And Mr. MALOWAY speaking at 11:00 a.m. The debate was allowed to remain in his name. ______
Mr. JHA moved:
Resolution No. 30: Supporting Malala’s Mission
WHEREAS Manitobans and Canadians believe that education is a fundamental right for all children; and
WHEREAS the right to education is recognized as a fundamental human right in key international legal instruments to which Canada is a signatory, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989); and
WHEREAS Malala Yousafzai is the Pakistani teen who was shot by the Taliban for advocating for universal education and girls’ rights; and
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WHEREAS Malala Yousafzai survived the assassination attempt and is inspiring people across the globe to work towards universal education; and
WHEREAS over half of the children throughout the world who do not have access to education are girls; and
WHEREAS two thirds of over 120 million youth aged 15 to 24 who lack basic reading and writing skills are female, perpetuating the global gap in gender equality; and
WHEREAS educating girls and women is the most effective investment for achieving long term health benefits for a nation, thereby saving the lives of mothers and babies and creating healthier, stronger families.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba recognize the dedication of those like Malala Yousafzai who advocate for the rights of women and girls across the world; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba urge the Federal Government and all Canadian provinces and territories to continue to work with the international community to promote and ensure by international law that all children, specifically all females, have access to a high standard of education.
And a debate arising,
And Mr. JHA, Mrs. DRIEDGER, Ms. WIGHT, Hon. Mr. GERRARD, Messrs. PETTERSEN and GOERTZEN and Ms. BLADY having spoken,
And the Question being put. It was agreed to, unanimously. ______
1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The following petitions were presented and read:
Mr. GOERTZEN – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Education consider making funding available to eliminate the current waiting list for ABA school age services and fund ABA Services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (M. Link, K. Link, N. Sawatzky and others)
Mr. WISHART – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to urge the Provincial Government to not raise the PST without holding a provincial referendum. (V. Wojtowicz, D. Kirton, D. Derksen and others)
Mr. EWASKO – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation recognize that Lee River Road and Cape Coppermine Road can no longer adequately serve both area residents and tourists and as such consider making improvements to the road to reflect its current use. (S. Morgan, J. Trudeau, J. Jeanson and others)
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Mrs. DRIEDGER – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Family Services and Labour consider making funding available to address the current waiting list for ABA Services. (R. Panlilion, J. Del Rosario, J. Kulbacki and others)
Mr. PEDERSEN – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Local Government afford local governments the respect they deserve and reverse his decision to force municipalities with fewer than 1,000 constituents to amalgamate. (C. B. Mohr, J. Senderewich, W. Beattie and others)
Mr. CULLEN – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Education consider making funding available to eliminate the current waiting list for ABA school age services and fund ABA Services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (F. Torres, R. Mulato, J. Agasid and others)
Mr. EICHLER – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to urge the Provincial Government to not raise the PST without holding a provincial referendum. (G. Fox, M. Aisicovich, E. Campbell and others)
Mrs. STEFANSON – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Family Services and Labour consider making funding available to address the current waiting list for ABA Services. (L. Rogznberg, K. Makinson, J. Gallards and others)
Mr. MAGUIRE – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Education consider making funding available to eliminate the current waiting list for ABA school age services and fund ABA Services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (L. Bouchard, A. Cacotare, L. Devigns and others)
Mr. BRIESE – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Education consider making funding available to eliminate the current waiting list for ABA school age services and fund ABA Services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (J. Medina, P. Jularbal, M. Molinar and others)
Mrs. MITCHELSON – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Family Services and Labour consider making funding available to address the current waiting list for ABA Services. (B. Labossiere, M. Parsons, M. Stefaniuk others)
Mr. HELWER – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Family Services and Labour consider making funding available to address the current waiting list for ABA Services. (K. Karpyshin, J. Carpenter, K. Jopka and others)
Mr. SCHULER – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Education consider making funding available to eliminate the current waiting list for ABA school age services and fund ABA Services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (L. Flores, D. Lloyd, B. Wadelius and others)
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Mr. SMOOK – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Education consider making funding available to eliminate the current waiting list for ABA school age services and fund ABA Services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (M. Baisinger, J. Fairbairn, B. Belisle and others)
Mr. FRIESEN – Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to request that the Minister of Family Services and Labour consider making funding available to address the current waiting list for ABA Services. (D. Michell-Arek, K. George, C. Marshall and others) ______
Pursuant to Rule 26(1), Mr. EWASKO, Ms. BLADY and Messrs. BRIESE, ALLUM and EICHLER made Members' Statements. ______
In accordance with Rule 31(8), the Government House Leader announced that the Strong Public Health Care Resolution will be considered next Tuesday, August 13, 2013. ______
The House resumed the Interrupted Debate on the Proposed Motion of Hon. Ms. ALLAN:
THAT Bill (No. 18) – The Public Schools Amendment Act (Safe and Inclusive Schools)/Loi modifiant la Loi sur les écoles publiques (milieux scolaires favorisant la sécurité et l'inclusivité), be now read a Second Time and be referred to a Committee of this House.
And the debate continuing,
And Mr. GOERTZEN speaking at 5:00 p.m. The debate was allowed to remain in his name. ______
The House then adjourned at 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
Hon. Daryl REID, Speaker.
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