Legislative Assembly Province of

No. 9

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

First Session Twenty-Eighth Legislature

Monday, October 29, 2012

The Speaker took the Chair at 1:30 p.m.

Ministerial Statements

Hon. Mr. Johnson, Minister of Education, made a statement regarding the tragic vehicle accident at Racette Junior High School in St. Paul on October 25, 2012, and the death of Grade 6 student Megan Wolitski.

Mr. Saskiw, Hon. Member for Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills, commented on the statement.

The Speaker requested and received the unanimous consent of the Assembly to allow additional Members to comment on the Ministerial Statement.

Mr. Hehr, Hon. Member for Calgary-Buffalo, and Mr. Eggen, Hon. Member for -Calder, then commented on the statement.

Hon. Mr. Hancock, Government House Leader, requested and received the unanimous consent of the Assembly to waive Standing Order 7(7) in order to complete the Daily Routine.

Members’ Statements

Ms Pastoor, Hon. Member for Lethbridge-East, made a statement congratulating the University of Lethbridge on being named Canada’s Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category by Research Infosource. Mr. Anglin, Hon. Member for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre, made a statement regarding alleged illegal spying relating to Alberta Energy and Utilities Board public hearings.

Mr. Fraser, Hon. Member for Calgary-South East, made a statement regarding the My Child’s Learning online resource website.

Mr. Luan, Hon. Member for Calgary-Hawkwood, made a statement regarding the Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Ms Calahasen, Hon. Member for Lesser Slave Lake, made a statement regarding the 40th anniversary of the Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre.

Dr. Swann, Hon. Member for Calgary-Mountain View, made a statement regarding labour laws and occupational health and safety protection for paid farm workers.

Tabling Returns and Reports

Mr. Anglin, Hon. Member for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre: Package of information regarding alleged illegal spying relating to Alberta Energy and Utilities Board hearings in 2007 Sessional Paper 105/2012

Hon. Mr. Horne, Minister of Health, pursuant to the Regional Health Authorities Act, cR-10, s14(3): , Annual Report 2011-2012 Sessional Paper 106/2012

Mr. Anderson, Hon. Member for Airdrie: Email message dated June 27, 2012, from Christina Carr of Airdrie to the Wildrose regarding public funding for in vitro fertilization Sessional Paper 107/2012 Letter dated June 6, 2012, from D. Scott to Mr. Anderson, Hon. Member for Airdrie, regarding road design faults Sessional Paper 108/2012 Letter dated July 16, 2012, from Deanna Bruvold of Airdrie to Mr. Anderson, Hon. Member for Airdrie, regarding Alberta Blue Cross denying payment for a brand name drug Sessional Paper 109/2012

2 Mr. Hehr, Hon. Member for Calgary-Buffalo: Report dated April 13, 2012, entitled “2012 FDA Global Electoral Finance Audit of Canada’s 10 Provinces,” prepared by The Foundation for Democratic Advancement Sessional Paper 110/2012

Hon. Mr. Zwozdesky, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly: Letter dated October 25, 2012, from Hon. Mr. Zwozdesky, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, to John Archer, President, Alberta Press Gallery, regarding dress and beverage protocols for media personnel attending Legislative Assembly committee meetings Sessional Paper 111/2012 Document dated October 29, 2012, entitled “Staff Protocols, Protocols Concerning Staff Members in Committee Meetings in the Legislature Annex Building,” as directed by Hon. Mr. Zwozdesky, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Sessional Paper 112/2012

Speaker’s Statement - Dr. McNeil, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

The Speaker made a statement congratulating Dr. David McNeil on his 25th anniversary on August 1, 2012, of becoming Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, and presented him with a 25th anniversary Legislative Assembly of Alberta pin. ORDERS OF THE DAY

Public Bills and Orders Other Than Government Bills and Orders

Second Reading

The following Bill was read a Second time and referred to Committee of the Whole: Bill 201 Scrap Metal Dealers and Recyclers Identification Act — Mr. Quest

3 Hon. Mr. Hancock, Government House Leader, requested and received the unanimous consent of the Assembly to call it 5:00 p.m. and begin consideration of Motions Other Than Government Motions.

Motions Other Than Government Motions

501. Moved by Dr. Starke: Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly urge the Government to explore options for providing support to municipalities that experience significant local road deterioration due to heavy industry/resource truck traffic, with the goal of ensuring these roads are adequately maintained and available for all to use.

A debate followed.

The question being put, the motion was agreed to.

Adjournment

On motion by Hon. Mr. Hancock, Government House Leader, the Assembly adjourned at 5:53 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2012 — 7:30 P.M.

Government Bills and Orders

Second Reading

The following Bills were read a Second time and referred to Committee of the Whole: Bill 8 Electric Utilities Amendment Act, 2012 — Hon. Mr. Hughes Bill 9 Alberta Corporate Tax Amendment Act, 2012 ($) — Hon. Mr. Horner

Committee of the Whole

According to Order, the Assembly resolved itself into Committee of the Whole and the Deputy Speaker left the Chair.

(Assembly in Committee)

And after some time spent therein, the Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair.

Progress was reported on the following Bill: Bill 1 Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act, 2012 — Hon. Ms Redford

4 Ms Pastoor, Acting Chair of Committees, tabled copies of an amendment considered by Committee of the Whole on this date for the official records of the Assembly. Amendment to Bill 1 (Hon. Member for Edmonton-Strathcona) — Adjourned debate Sessional Paper 113/2012

Adjournment

On motion by Hon. Mr. Hancock, Government House Leader, the Assembly adjourned at 11:39 p.m. until Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 1:30 p.m.

Hon. Gene Zwozdesky, Speaker

Title: Monday, October 29, 2012

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