2nd Session - 36th Legislature LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Lieutenant-Governor of ...... Hon. Yvon Dumont

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly ...... Hon. Louise M. Dacquay, MLA

Deputy Speaker and Chairperson of Committees ofthe Whole House ...... Mr. Marcel Laurendeau, MLA

Deputy Chairperson of Committees of the Whole House ...... Mr. Ben Sveinson, MLA

Government House Leader ...... Hon. . . .Jim . . Ernst,. MLA

Opposition House Leader ...... Mr. . . .Steve . . .Ashton, . MLA

Government Whip ...... Mr. . . Ed. . Helwer,. . . . . MLA

Opposition Whip ...... · Mr. George Hickes, MLA

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ...... Mr. W.H. Remnant

Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly ...... Ms. . . .Beverley . Bosiak

Clerk Assistants ...... Ms. . . Judy. . . .White . . . . .

...... Ms. Patricia Chaychuk

Legislative Counsel ...... Ms. Shirley Strutt

Sergeant -at -Arms ...... Mr. . . Dennis . . . . .Gray . . .

Hansard Manager ...... Mrs. Edith Mc Lure

Hansard Indexer ...... Ms. . . Brenda. . . . .Walker . . . MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Second Session - Thirty-Sixth Legislature

Members, Constituencies and Political Affiliation

Name Constituency Party ASHTON, Steve Thompson N.D.P. BARRETT, Becky Wellington N.D.P. CERILLI, Marianne Radisson N.D.P. CHOMIAK, Dave Kildonan N.D.P. CUMMINGS, Glen, Hon. Ste. Rose P.C. DACQUA Y, Louise, Hon. Seine River P.C. DERKACH, Leonard, Hon. Roblin-Russell P.C. DEWAR, Gregory Selkirk N.D.P. DOER, Gary Concordia N.D.P. DOWNEY, James, Hon. Arthur-Virden P.C. DRIEDGER, Albert, Hon. Steinbach P.C. DYCK, Peter Pembina P.C. ENNS, Harry, Hon. Lakeside P.C. ERNST, Jim, Hon. Charleswood P.C. EVANS, Clif Interlake N.D.P. EVANS, Leonard S. Brandon East N.D.P. FILMON, Gary, Hon. Tuxedo P.C. FINDLAY, Glen, Hon. Springfield P.C. FRIESEN, Jean Wolseley N.D.P. GAUDRY, Neil St. Boniface Lib. GILLESHAMMER, Harold, Hon. Minnedosa P.C. HELWER, Edward Gimli P.C. HICKES, George Point Douglas N.D.P. JENNISSEN, Gerard Flin Flon N.D.P. KOWALSKI, Gary The Maples Lib. LAMOUREUX, Kevin Inkster Lib. LA THLIN, Oscar The Pas ! N.D.P. LAURENDEAU, Marcel St. Norbert P.C. MACKINTOSH, Gord St. Johns N.D.P. MALOWAY, Jim Elmwood N.D.P. MARTINDALE, Doug Burrows N.D.P. McALPINE, Gerry Sturgeon Creek P.C. McCRAE, James, Hon. Brandon West P.C. McGIFFORD, Diane Osborne N.D.P. MciNTOSH, Linda, Hon. Assiniboia P.C. MIHYCHUK, MaryAnn St. James N.D.P. MITCHELSON, Bonnie, Hon. River East P.C. NEWMAN, David Riel P.C. PALLISTER, Brian, Hon. Portage Ia Prairie P.C. PENNER, Jack Emerson P.C. PITURA, Frank Morris P.C. PRAZNIK, Darren, Hon. Lac du Bonnet P.C. RADCLIFFE, Mike River Heights P.C. REID, Daryl Transcona N.D.P. REIMER,Jack. Hon. Niakwa P.C. RENDER,Shirley St. Vital P.C. ROBINSON, Eric Rupertsland N.D.P. ROCAN, Denis Gladstone P.C. SALE, Tim Crescentwood N.D.P. SANTOS, Conrad Broadway N.D.P. STEFANSON, Eric, Hon. Kirkfield Park P.C. STRUTHERS, Stan Dauphin N.D.P. SVEINSON, Ben La Verendrye P.C. TOEWS, Vic, Hon. Ross mere P.C. TWEED, Mervin Turtle Mountain P.C. VODREY, Rosemary, Hon. Fort Garry P.C. WOWCHUK, Rosann Swan River N.D.P.

2nd Session – 36th Legislature Members of the Executive Council

Premier President of the Executive Council Minister of Federal/Provincial Relations ...... Hon. Gary A. Filmon

Minister of Agriculture ...... Hon. Harry J. Enns

Deputy Premier Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Minister charged with the administration of The Development Corporation Act ...... Hon. James E. Downey

Minister of Natural Resources Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Natural Resources Development Act ...... Hon. Albert Driedger

Minister of Environment Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act The Jobs Fund Act ...... Hon. James G. Cummings

Minister of Health ...... Hon. James C. McCrae

Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister responsible for Sport Minister charged with the administration of The Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, The Fitness and Amateur Sport Act ...... Hon. James A. Ernst

Minister of Highways and Transportation Minister responsible for the administration of The Manitoba Telephone Act ...... Hon. Glen M. Findlay

Minister of Rural Development ...... Hon. Leonard Derkach

Minister of Family Services ...... Hon. Bonnie E. Mitchelson

Minister of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship Minister charged with the administration of The Liquor Control Act Minister responsible for Multiculturalism ...... Hon.

Minister of Northern Affairs Minister responsible for Native Affairs Minister of Energy and Mines Minister charged with the administration of The Communities Economic Development Fund Act, The Fisheries Act (Part III), The Manitoba Hydro Act Minister responsible for French Language Services ...... Hon. Darren T. Praznik

Minister of Finance Minister charged with the administration of The Crown Corporations Public Review and Accountability Act, The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Act ...... Hon. Eric Stefanson

Minister of Education and Training...... Hon. Linda McIntosh

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Keeper of the Great Seal Minister responsible for Constitutional Affairs Minister responsible for the Status of Women ...... Hon.

Minister of Urban Affairs Minister of Housing Minister responsible for Seniors ...... Hon. Jack F. Reimer

Minister of Government Services ...... Hon. Brian W. Pallister

Minister of Labour Minister charged with the administration of The Civil Service Act, The Civil Service Superannuation Act, The Civil Service Special Supplementary Severance Benefit Act (1983), The Public Servants Insurance Act, The Workers Compensation Act ...... Hon. Victor E. Toews

2nd Session - 36th Legislature Election of Chairpersons Standing and Special Committees

Committee Chairperson Election Date

Agriculture Mr. Jack Penner October 1, 1 996 Economic Development Mr. Mike Radcliffe September 20, 1996 Mr. Peter Dyck September 27, 1 996 Industrial Relations Mr. Mike Radcliffe October 24, 1 996 Law Amendments Mr. David Newman June 3, 1996 Municipal Affairs Mr. Mervin Tweed September 25, 1996 Mr. Gerry McAlpine October 1 7, 1 996 Mr. Marcel Laurendeau October 22, 1996 Privileges and Elections Mr. Jack Penner June 4, 1996 Mr. Mike Radcliffe November 5, 1996 Public Accounts Mr. Conrad Santos April 19, 1996 Public Utilities and Natural Resources Mr. Frank Pitura September 25, 1996 Mr. Jack Penner November 2, 1996 Rules of the House Hon. Louise M. Dacquay February 22, 1 996