First Session -Thirty-Seventh Legislature of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba DEBATES and PROCEEDINGS Official Report (Hansard) Published under the authority of The Honourable George Hickes Speaker Vol. L No. 26- 10 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2000 ISSN 0542-5492 MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Thirty-Seventh Legislature Member Constituency Political Affiliation AGLUGUB, Cris The Maples N.D.P. ALLAN, Nancy St. Vital N.D.P. ASHTON, Steve, Hon. Thompson N.D.P. ASPER, Linda Riel N.D.P. BARRETT,Becky, Hon. Inkster N.D.P. CALDWELL, Drew, Hon. Brandon East N.D.P. CERILLI, Marianne Radisson N.D.P. CHOMIAK, Dave, Hon. Kildonan N.D.P. CUMMINGS, Glen Ste. Rose P.C. DACQUAY, Louise Seine River P.C. DERKACH, Leonard Russell P.C. DEWAR, Gregory Selkirk N.D.P. DOER, Gary, Hon. Concordia N.D.P. DRIEDGER, Myrna Charles wood P.C. DYCK, Peter Pembina P.C. ENNS, Harry Lakeside P.C. FAURSCHOU, David Portage Ia Prairie P.C. FILMON, Gary Tuxedo P.C. FRIESEN,Jean, Hon. Wolseley N.D.P. GERRARD, Jon, Hon. River Heights Lib. GILLESHAMMER, Harold Minnedosa P.C. HELWER, Edward Gimli P.C. HICKES, George Point Douglas N.D.P. JENNISSEN, Gerard Flin Flon N.D.P. KORZENIOWSKI, Bonnie St. James N.D.P. LA THLIN, Oscar, Hon. The Pas N.D.P. LAURENDEAU, Marcel St. Norbert P.C. LEMIEUX, Ron, Hon. La Verendrye N.D.P. LOEWEN, John Fort Whyte P.C. MACKINTOSH, Gord, Hon. St. Johns N.D.P. MAGUIRE, Larry Arthur-Virden P.C. MALOWAY,Jim Elmwood N.D.P. MARTINDALE, Doug Burrows N.D.P. McGIFFORD, Diane, Hon. Lord Roberts N.D.P. MIHYCHUK, MaryAnn, Hon. Minto N.D.P. MITCHELSON, Bonnie River East P.C. NEVAKSHONOFF, Tom Interlake N.D.P. PENNER, Jack Emerson P.C. PENNER, Jim Steinbach P.C. PITURA, Frank Morris P.C. PRAZNIK, Darren Lac du Bonnet P.C. N.D.P. REID, Daryl Transcona REIMER, Jack Southdale P.C. ROBINSON, Eric, Hon. Rupertsland N.D.P. P.C. ROCAN, Denis Carman N.D.P. RONDEAU,Jim Assiniboia N.D.P. SALE, Tim, Hon. Fort Rouge N.D.P. SANTOS, Conrad Wellington N.D.P. SCHELLENBERG, Harry Rossmere P.C. SCHULER, Ron Springfield N.D.P. SELINGER, Greg, Hon. St. Boniface P.C. SMITH,Joy Fort Garry N.D.P. SMITH, Scott Brandon West P.C. STEFANSON, Eric Kirkfield Park N.D.P. STRUTHERS, Stan Dauphin-Roblin P.C. TWEED, Mervin Turtle Mountain N.D.P. WOWCHUK, Rosann,Hon. Swan River 1075 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA Friday, May 12,2000 The House met at 10 a.m. police and create positive alternatives to undesirable pastimes for youth; and PRAYERS THAT total attendance at the Winnipeg ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS Police Athletic Clubs in January and February 2000 was more than 8000; and PRESENTING PETITIONS THAT the importance of athletic activity on Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs a child's physical and cognitive development is Mrs. Myrna Driedger (Charleswood): Mr. well established and should not be overlooked; Speaker, I beg to present the petition of Marylou and Hockley, Peg White, Shannon MacDonald and THAT during the 1999 provincial election, others praying that the Legislative Assembly of the New Democratic Party, led by the Member Manitoba request the Minister of Justice to for Concordia, promised "to open schools after encourage the Government of Manitoba to hours and expand recreation activities for continue partnering with schools and law children and youth"; and enforcement to ensure Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs provide recreational and athletic activities THAT the Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs for young people in a safe, supervised environ­ provide an excellent example of communities ment in 13 schools throughout Winnipeg for partnering with government, schools and law years to come. enforcement to provide a safe place for youth to go; and READING AND RECEIVING PETITIONS THAT many parents throughout Winnipeg Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs are very concerned that the Government of Manitoba may choose to close the Winnipeg Mr. Speaker: I have reviewed the petition and Police Athletic Clubs. find that the petitioners have complied with the authorities and practices of the House. Is it the WHEREFORE YOUR PETITIONERS will of the House to have the petition read? HUMBLY PRAY THAT the Legislative [Agreed} Assembly of Manitoba request that the Minister of Justice encourage the Government of The Clerk please read the petition. Manitoba to continue partnering with schools Madam Clerk (Patricia Chaychuk): The and law enforcement to ensure Winnipeg Police petition of the undersigned citizens of the Athletic Clubs provide recreational and athletic province of Manitoba humbly sheweth: activities for young people in a safe, supervised environment in 13 schools throughout Winnipeg THAT Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs, for years to come. located in 13 schools in Winnipeg, provide * (10:05) young people between from the ages of 10 to 17 an opportunity to participate in community MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS sports under the supervision of university students and police officers; and Manitoba Day THAT the Winnipeg Police Athletic Clubs Hon. Diane McGifford (Minister of Culture, help reduce neighbourhood crime, enhance the Heritage and Tourism): Mr. Speaker, I have a relationship between young people and the statement for the House. 1076 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA May 12, 2000 Mr. Speaker, today is Manitoba Day, and I commitment to children, our promise and hope would like to make a statement to the House for the future, our greatest resource and the since this day offers us an opportunity to richness and diversity of our cultures, gifts to the celebrate Manitoba's history. It was 130 years present from the past. Thinking of the past, our ago on May 12, 1870, that The Manitoba Act heritage, I want to say that the struggle to created the province of Manitoba. imagine our past will allow us a clearer and fairer understanding of history and will in tum This date holds special significance for allow us as parents, grandparents and elders to many of us, including most of us sitting here pass our traditions and stories to future today. I believe Manitoba Day is a com­ generations. We are indeed fortunate to have memorative event and an opportunity to review many heritage volunteers who are actively our conception of ourselves as Manitobans, our involved in ensuring our heritage remains a sense of our past and our dreams of the future. living memory. As I said, this date is significant, but let me bring to your attention what this date misses, centuries Just last night it was my pleasure to present of aboriginal history and culture which prevailed the 2000 Prix Manitoba Heritage Awards. I long before the proclamation of 1870. would like to mention the names of the recipients. Larry Kristjanson received the award I am sure every member will agree that our in the Distinguished Service Volunteer, celebration of Manitoba's history can only be Individual category for his imagination, commit­ richer for including the experiences and ment and generosity in protecting and cherishing contributions of all Manitobans, aboriginal and the heritage of Gimli. Canada's National immigrant, past and present. So I make a plea for Ukrainian Festival of Dauphin took the award in inclusiveness, for admitting to the dialogue those Distinguished Volunteer, Group category for its voices which have often been silenced or vision, dedication and unstinting support to what ignored. By accepting the experience of all has become the largest Ukrainian festival in Manitoba citizens, all who are shaping our North America. Donalee Deck received an unique identity as a province, we can build on award in the Distinguished Service, Vocational the foundation we have inherited from past category for her professionalism, dedication and generations. enthusiasm as interpreter of Manitoba's rich archaeological heritage as the curator at the In coming to terms with our identity, I think University of Winnipeg's Department of it is important for us to understand the Anthropology. challenges posed by climate and rough terrain. Indeed, I think we might face one of those The Clegg collection of horse-drawn challenges today. Our ancestors faced blizzards, vehicles in Arrow River was given an award in floods and drought. People were often physically the Project category for ensuring that a isolated and lacked the communication tools we significant portion of Manitoba's pioneer history have today. Technology was undeveloped. Life is preserved and made accessible to future was fraught with staggering challenges. generations. The Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature's school program volunteers received an Considering the challenges and com­ award in the Education and Communication plexities, it is inspiring to remember the efforts category for their energy and devotion to the made to build bridges of community and under­ cause of promoting our province's diverse standing among those diverse groups who shared heritage to the children of Manitoba. the prairie landscape we call home. We have much to celebrate on this Manitoba Day. The I would like to congratulate the award contributions of all Manitobans have made our winners and thank them for their contribution to province a fine place to live, raise our children our province and its history. As well, I and enjoy growing old together. congratulate all nominees. Being nominated is a sign of commitment and dedication to the public As Manitobans, we are proud of today's good. As well, I thank Fabuki Daiko for their sound social and health care programs, our taiko drumming. Traditional Japanese music in May I2, 2000 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA I077 our Legislature but traditional music which It is a gift and blessing to live in Manitoba, and combines traditional forms with the rhythms of today we publicly declare our gratitude.