Third Session – Forty-First Legislature of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba DEBATES and PROCEEDINGS Official Report (Hansard) Published under the authority of The Honourable Myrna Driedger Speaker Vol. LXXI No. 28B - 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 ISSN 0542-5492 MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Forty-First Legislature Member Constituency Political Affiliation ALLUM, James Fort Garry-Riverview NDP ALTEMEYER, Rob Wolseley NDP BINDLE, Kelly Thompson PC CLARKE, Eileen, Hon. Agassiz PC COX, Cathy, Hon. River East PC CULLEN, Cliff, Hon. Spruce Woods PC CURRY, Nic Kildonan PC DRIEDGER, Myrna, Hon. Charleswood PC EICHLER, Ralph, Hon. Lakeside PC EWASKO, Wayne Lac du Bonnet PC FIELDING, Scott, Hon. Kirkfield Park PC FLETCHER, Steven, Hon. Assiniboia Ind. FONTAINE, Nahanni St. Johns NDP FRIESEN, Cameron, Hon. Morden-Winkler PC GERRARD, Jon, Hon. River Heights Lib. GOERTZEN, Kelvin, Hon. Steinbach PC GRAYDON, Clifford Emerson PC GUILLEMARD, Sarah Fort Richmond PC HELWER, Reg Brandon West PC ISLEIFSON, Len Brandon East PC JOHNSON, Derek Interlake PC JOHNSTON, Scott St. James PC KINEW, Wab Fort Rouge NDP KLASSEN, Judy Kewatinook Lib. LAGASSÉ, Bob Dawson Trail PC LAGIMODIERE, Alan Selkirk PC LAMOUREUX, Cindy Burrows Lib. LATHLIN, Amanda The Pas NDP LINDSEY, Tom Flin Flon NDP MALOWAY, Jim Elmwood NDP MARCELINO, Flor Logan NDP MARCELINO, Ted Tyndall Park NDP MARTIN, Shannon Morris PC MAYER, Colleen St. Vital PC MICHALESKI, Brad Dauphin PC MICKLEFIELD, Andrew Rossmere PC MORLEY-LECOMTE, Janice Seine River PC NESBITT, Greg Riding Mountain PC PALLISTER, Brian, Hon. Fort Whyte PC PEDERSEN, Blaine, Hon. Midland PC PIWNIUK, Doyle Arthur-Virden PC REYES, Jon St. Norbert PC SARAN, Mohinder The Maples Ind. SCHULER, Ron, Hon. St. Paul PC SMITH, Andrew Southdale PC SMITH, Bernadette Point Douglas NDP SMOOK, Dennis La Verendrye PC SQUIRES, Rochelle, Hon. Riel PC STEFANSON, Heather, Hon. Tuxedo PC SWAN, Andrew Minto NDP TEITSMA, James Radisson PC WHARTON, Jeff, Hon. Gimli PC WIEBE, Matt Concordia NDP WISHART, Ian, Hon. Portage la Prairie PC WOWCHUK, Rick Swan River PC YAKIMOSKI, Blair Transcona PC Vacant St. Boniface 1007 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA Thursday, April 5, 2018 The House met at 1:30 p.m. Madam Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion? Agreed? [Agreed] Madam Speaker: Good afternoon. Please be seated. Committee reports? Tabling of reports? ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS Madam Speaker: The honourable Minister for Bill 214–The Workplace Safety Sport, Culture and Heritage, and I would indicate and Health Amendment Act that the required 90 minutes notice prior to routine Hon. Steven Fletcher (Assiniboia): I move, proceedings was provided in accordance with our seconded by the member from The Maples, The rule 26(2). Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act; Loi Would the honourable minister please proceed modifiant la Loi sur la sécurité–well, anyway, with her statement. Bill 214– Women's World Curling Championship Team– Some Honourable Members: Oh, oh. Team Canada Mr. Fletcher: –moving along– Hon. Cathy Cox (Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage): I am honoured and thrilled to rise Madam Speaker: Order. today to extend the government of Manitoba's congratulations to skip, Jennifer Jones; third, Kaitlyn The honourable member for Assiniboia. Lawes; second, Jill Officer; lead, Dawn McEwen Mr. Fletcher: Be now read a first time. and fifth, Shannon Birchard for their outstanding, [interjection] Or the whole thing? That bill– wire-to-wire gold medal performance at the 2018 women's world curling championships in North Bay, Moved by myself, seconded by the member Ontario. from The Maples, that The Workplace Safety and Capturing their second world championship title, Health Amendment Act be now read a first time. the Jones rink is now arguably one of the greatest Motion presented. curling teams in all times. Just look at the track record, Madam Speaker, at this remarkable and Mr. Fletcher: My apologies to the French language. incredible team. They hold two world titles, a record The h's always mess me up. six Scotties Tournament of Hearts titles, an Olympic gold medal for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games and But this bill, Madam Speaker, I have dubbed more grand slam victories than any other women's Marlee's law. Marlee is a caregiver and friend who is team in history. always wearing high heels: in mountains, in snow, on beaches, and though it is certainly not something I It must have been an exceptionally satisfying ask, it's something that is often demanded by win for the Jones rink team because it also marked, employers, that female workers are required to wear unfortunately, the end of a very stellar career for one high heels. And that is ridiculous in this day and age. of its most solid and accomplished team members, Jill Officer. What better way for a team to cap off a This bill has been on the Order Paper for quite very remarkable career–or, for a player to cap off a some time and it is quite similar to another bill that very remarkable career and for a team to bid a very was entered in today, but is different in its wording fond farewell to a beloved teammate and friend. It in that it does allow for the exception of the area of was so wonderful for the team to have so many modelling and movie-type situations. family members and friends on hand to share that very, very special moment. So, Madam Speaker, this is a bill that specifically deals with high heels–word for word–in And, Madam Speaker, on behalf of this the actual legislation. Chamber, I would like to extend our sincere best 1008 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA April 5, 2018 wishes to Jill Officer as she steps away from these two teams winning one of the past two competitive curling. We all wish her well as she Olympics, the sold-out arena was for–a real treat for moves on to the very next chapter in her life. everyone in attendance, Madam Speaker. And, recently, and before the world The gold medal game truly lived up to its hype, championships, Jennifer Jones and Jill Officer were as Sweden was able to force the game into extra also inducted into the Manitoba Curling Hall of ends, but in the end it was Team Canada who Fame. And, usually, Madam Speaker, individuals are emerged victorious in the extra round. not inducted into the hall of fame until after they retire, but when you've accomplished as much as With four of their members born right here in Jennifer and Jill, you can hardly blame the Manitoba Manitoba, our team representing Canada truly has Curling Hall of Fame for being a little impatient some deep Manitoba roots, and their efforts are about wanting to acknowledge two of Manitoba's something all Manitobans can celebrate together. greatest curling legends. Today, we want to congratulate Team Jones, and Madam Speaker, Manitoba holds a special place especially Jill Officer, who announced that she will in its heart for the curling sport–for the sport of be finishing her career next year. This–what a curling and our curling heroes. It's a sport deeply wonderful memory to have with the team that she's woven into the fabric of our culture, history and had so much success with. people, and there are reasons why we like to call ourselves the curling capital of the world. You only Miigwech and congratulations. need to take a look at the Jones rink to know where that belief comes from. Ms. Cindy Lamoureux (Burrows): Madam Speaker, I ask for leave to speak in response to the And it is also why our government is creating an minister's statement. International Curling Centre of Excellence here in Manitoba, and we are so proud that Jennifer Jones Madam Speaker: Does the member have leave to and Jill Officer are both serving on that very respond to the statement? [Agreed] important committee. Ms. Lamoureux: It is my distinct pleasure to rise Madam Speaker, I invite all Manitobans, all– today to acknowledge six exceptional women for everyone here in the Chamber today to join us in their world-class achievement. congratulating Jennifer Jones, Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill Officer, Dawn McEwen and Shannon Birchard * (13:40) for all of their accomplishments and especially for winning the 2018 women's world curling Last month, Jennifer Jones, Kaitlyn Lawes, Jill championships. Officer, Dawn McEwen, Shannon Birchard and their coach, Wendy Morgan, distinguished themselves at Hurry hard. Thank you. the 2018 women's world curling championship. Ms. Nahanni Fontaine (St. Johns): I want to honour and say a special congratulations to our After dominating the round robin as the only Canadian woman's team for winning gold in the Ford undefeated team, they continued through the playoffs World Women's Curling Championships this March. to capture the gold medal in grand fashion, winning Led by Canadian curling legend Jennifer Jones, in extra ends. Team Canada defeated all competition on the road to Madam Speaker, this was an especially fitting an undefeated 12-0 record during the round robin. farewell for Jill Officer to go out as a champion as In playoffs, the team next–the team's next game she steps away from the game she has excelled in for was in the semifinals, where they faced a long-time all these years. rival, the United States. Here, Team Jones put up a valiant effort and achieved victory with a score These women, our Team Canada from right here of 9-7. in Manitoba, stand as examples of determination, teamwork and excellence to our province and, Canada's final matchup was a heavyweight indeed, all of Canada.