Aboriginal child and family services agencies. See also specific agencies

Jewish Child and Family Service agency, consultations with

Gerrard, PB8

Leonoff, PB5–6

Aboriginal Child Welfare Initiative

Blady, PB7

Leonoff, PB6

Aboriginal employment opportunities

Manitoba Hydro

Thomson, CC40

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Thompson, CC38

Accel Towing. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Active transportation

Government initiatives

McMahon, SED38

Active Transportation Advisory Board

Recommendations

Swanson, SED39

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Crown corporations, funding from

Graydon, CC29–30

Hodgins, CC159

Neufeld, CC30

Rondeau, CC30

Zubach, CC29–30

Gambling addiction programs, access to

Ashton, CC160

Ewasko, CC160–161

Mehmel, CC160–161

Adult abuse registry

Implementation

Oswald, HR21

Affordable Energy Fund. See also Energy Savings Act

Housing retrofits, low-income use

Bernas, SED77

Pearce, SED75

Stewart, SED94

Neighbourhood renewal corporations, support for

Bernas, SED78

Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act

[Bill 18]

Proposed amendments

Miller, SED52–53

Public presentations

Beddome, SED43–44

Desorcy, SED42

Written submissions

Miller, SED50–54

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments. See also specific crown corporations

Auditor General recommendations

Gerrard, PA191–192

Irvin-Ross, PA191–192

Conflicts of interest, concerns

Irvin-Ross, PA192

Stefanson, PA192

Deputy and assistant deputy ministers

Bellringer, PA193

Irvin-Ross, PA190–191

Pedersen, PA190

Expired terms, ministerial notice

Bellringer, PA193

Cramer, PA190

Gerrard, PA193

Government website, information accessibility

Bellringer, PA188

Cramer, PA189

Irvin-Ross, PA190

Stefanson, PA190

Member diversity, importance of

Helwer, PA192

Irvin-Ross, PA192

Marcelino, T., PA192

Member vacancies

Gerrard, PA191

Irvin-Ross, PA191

Process

Bellringer, PA188–189

Cramer, PA191

Irvin-Ross, PA191–192

Pedersen, PA191–192

Term limits

Bellringer, PA189, PA191

Gerrard, PA191

Irvin-Ross, PA191, PA193

Aging in Place strategy

Funding requirements

Bellringer, PA93

Friesen, PA93

Supportive care spaces, need for

Driedger, PA86

Sussman, PA86

AIR MILES. See Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Alcohol awareness programs. See Be the Influence; Be Undrunk; With Child-Without Alcohol; Youth & Alcohol Summit

Allan, Hon. Nancy (St. Vital) N.D.P.

Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)

[Bill 21]

Amendments

Clause 2, 35.2(4), SED110

passed, SED110

Opening remarks, SED109

Sanction process, SED66, SED68

Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools)

[Bill 9]

Implementation compliance, HR21

Opening remarks, HR19

Restricted access for maintenance, HR20

User priorities and fees, HR19–21

Special needs education

School divisions, diagnosis and funding applications, PA162

Allen, Leslie (Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation)

Brandon Energy Efficiency Program

Housing, water and energy retrofits, SED59

Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation

Small grant funding, SED59

Community Renewal Act

[Bill 7]

Advisory council membership, SED59–60

Public presentation, SED59–60

Energy retrofits

Brandon Energy Efficiency Program projects, SED59

Global market (Brandon)

Neighbourhood renewal funding, SED59

Homelessness

Community initiative funding (Brandon), SED59

Allum, James (Fort Garry-Riverview) N.D.P.

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA230

Auditor General, performance audits

Climate change, managing

Audit methodology, PA215–216

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Federal consultations, PA37

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA230

Greenhouse gas emissions

Adaptive capacity, building of, PA215

Personal Injury Protection Plan

Benefit appeal process, PA182

Special needs education

Life skills learning resources, need for, PA157–158

Parents, consultations with, PA157

Teachers, role and resources, PA156

Altemeyer, Rob (Wolseley) N.D.P.

Alternative energy

Geothermal maintenance requirements, SED72

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Amendments

Clause 17(5), 125(5), SED114

passed, SED114

Manitoba Hydro

Power Smart programs, SED91

Alternative energy

Geothermal energy

Intiatives and policies

Sale, SED69

Maintenance requirements

Altemeyer, SED72

Chomiak, SED72

Robins, SED72

Manitoba Hydro initiatives

Chomiak, CC47

Cullen, CC47

Thomson, CC47

Pricing models

Maguire, SED91

Whelan Enns, SED91

Shale gas

Costs and contracts

Chomiak, SED70

Production

Thomson, CC36

Wind energy

Grid integration

Gerrard, CC51–52

Thomson, CC51–52

Project status and costs

Sale, SED69

Thomson, CC38–39

Whelan Enns, SED91

Alward, Sharon (University of Manitoba Faculty Association)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Professional degree programs, defintion of, HR49

Public presentation, HR48–49

Three-year funding forecasts, HR48–49

Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR49

University operating grants, HR49

Ambulance Services Act. See Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

AMM. See Association of Manitoba Municipalities

Ammoumou, Mohamed (Canadian Federation of Students Manitoba)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

College students, exclusion of, HR41

Possible amendments, HR41–42

Public presentation, HR40–41

Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR41

Universities

Ancillary fee schedule, HR41

Antitobacco programs. See Create and Rate program; Review and Rate; Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT); Tobacco use reduction

Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel

Annual report

December 2009, CC57

passed, CC81

December 2010, CC57

Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction

Jakob, PB3

Apprenticeship Manitoba

Evaluation

Jakob, PB3

Apprenticeship Recognition Act

[Bill 212]

Opening remarks

Gaudreau, PB9

Public presentations

Bobbette, PB4

Jakob, PB2–3

Implementation

Bobbette, PB4

Jakob, PB2–3

Apprenticeship training. See also High School Apprenticeship Program

Earning potential

Jakob, PB3

Economic impact

Bobbette, PB4

Jakob, PB2

Funding

Bobbette, PB5

Gerrard, PB5

Hiring incentives

Jakob, PB3

Promotional advertising

Jakob, PB2

Art Research Technology (ART) Lab

Program audits

Farthing, PA68

Arte, Bilan (University of Manitoba Students' Union)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Possible amendments, HR34

Public presentation, HR31–33

Student associations, consultations with, HR33–34

Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR31–33

Tuition fees, inflation concerns, HR32

Ashton, Hon. Steve (Thompson) N.D.P.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Gambling addiction programs, access to, CC160

Assiniboia Downs

Video lottery terminal revenues, CC163

Bus transportation

Public sector investment, SED25

Casinos

Responsible gaming centres, CC159–160

Gambling addictions

Access to programs, CC160

Increase, CC169

Harness racing industry

Funding inquiries, CC162–163

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service)

[Bill 5]

Opening remarks, SED48

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, consultations with, SED23

Opening remarks, SED48

Liquor and lotteries merger, CC143, CC168–169

Manitoba Gambling Research Program

Funding, CC142

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Amateur sport initiatives, CC142

Bingo volunteer programs, CC145–146

Flight Deck program, CC142

Harness racing support, CC162–163

Opening remarks, CC141–143

Top employer recognition, CC142

Online gaming

Concerns with, CC163–164, CC170–171

Initiative, CC142

Projected revenue, CC142

Sports betting, availability of, CC167

True North Sports & Entertainment

Video lottery terminal revenues, CC149

Video lottery terminals

Replacements, CC142

Revenue commission

Assiniboia Downs, CC163

Municipal allocation, CC142

True North Sports & Entertainment, CC149

Winnipeg Jets

Flight Deck program, CC142

Asseltine, David. See Elections Manitoba office

Assiniboia Downs. See also Harness racing industry

Video lottery terminal revenues

Ashton, CC163

Graydon, CC163

Hodgins, CC156

Stefanson, CC156

Association of Manitoba Municipalities

Bus transportation recommendations

Ashton, SED25

Consultations regarding legislation

Ashton, SED23

Dobrowolski, SED24

Eichler, SED23

Audette, Nicolas (University of St. Boniface Student Association)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

College students, exclusion of, HR39

Professional degree programs, defintion of, HR39

Public presentation, HR38–39

Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR39–40

Audiologists and speech language pathologists

Shortage

Farthing, PA156

Auditor General, annual reports

Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA188–189

Cramer, PA189–190

Recommendations implementation

Gerrard, PA191–192

Irvin-Ross, PA191–193

Food safety

Opening statements

Bellringer, PA124

Sussman, PA126–128

Todd, PA124–126

Recommendations implementation

Bellringer, PA137

Pedersen, PA137

Personal Injury Protection Plan: Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA165–166

McLaren, PA166–168

Special needs education

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA139–140

Farthing, PA140–141

Wireless network security

Follow-up reports

Bellringer, PA203

Pedersen, PA202–203

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA196

Hodgins, PA203–205

Sussman, PA196–197

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Ambulance Services Act, monitoring compliance with, PA77

Contaminated sites and landfills

Opening remarks

McFadyen, L., PA231–232

Meier, PA228

Recommendations implementation

Allum, PA230

Cullen, PA230–231

Gerrard, PA229

Meier, PA229–230

Struthers, PA230–231

Derivative financial instruments, use of

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA109–110

Clarkson, PA110

Recommendations implementation

Bellringer, PA112

Helwer, PA111–112

Risk management consultations

Bellringer, PA112

Helwer, PA112

Risk mitigation areas

Clarkson, PA110

Stefanson, PA110

Environmental Livestock Program

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA226

Meier, PA226–227

Recommendations implementation

Gerrard, PA227

Meier, PA227

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA113

Clarkson, PA113

Members' Allowances Program

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA186–187

passed, PA188

Personal Care Homes Program, PA77

Pharmacare Program, PA77

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting–Section 9

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA117

Clarkson, PA117

Recommendations implementation

Clarkson, PA120

Helwer, PA120

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Administration of the Value-Added Policy, PA77

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Keewatin Community College,

Investment in information technology

Opening remarks

Farthing, PA57–58

Maintenance Branch, Manitoba Housing

Opening remarks

Cramer, PA43–44

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Opening remarks

Schnoor, PA51–52

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA42

Public Housing Program

Committee recommendations

Cramer, PA48

Rowat, PA48

Opening remarks

Cramer, PA43–44

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology

Information technology audit

Opening remarks

Farthing, PA57–58

Student Financial Assistance Program

Opening remarks

Farthing, PA70–72

University of Winnipeg

Investment in Information Technology

Opening remarks

Farthing, PA57–58

University of Winnipeg, financial review

Opening remarks

Farthing, PA57–58

Well water quality, protection of

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA223

Meier, PA224–225

Auditor General, government operations audits

Members' Allowances

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA186–187

passed, PA188

Personal Care Homes Program

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA78–79

Driedger, PA80

Auditor General, performance audits. See also Public Accounts, audits of

Climate change, managing, PA211

Audit methodology

Allum, PA215–216

Bellringer, PA216, PA221

Meier, PA221

Pedersen, PA221

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA212

Meier, PA212–213

Recommendations implementation

Cullen, PA220

Meier, PA220–222

Pedersen, PA221–222

Auditor General reports

Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation

passed, PA73

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA70

Farthing, PA67–69

McFadyen, L., PA23

Ricard, PA23

Auditor General's office

Audits

Decisions for

Bellringer, PA4

Braun, PA4

Estimates

Bellringer, PA8–9

Stefanson, PA8

Consulting services management audits

Bellringer, PA8–9

Stefanson, PA8–9

Government departments, mismanagement allegations

Bellringer, PA9–10

Stefanson, PA9

Internal auditors, relationships with

Bellringer, PA5

Braun, PA5

Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010

passed, PA12

Accounting method standards

Bellringer, PA2, PA7

Helwer, PA7

Emissions target levels

Bellringer, PA4

Stefanson, PA4–5

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA2

Operations of the Office, March 31, 2011

passed, PA12

Reports, Auditor General's advisor role

Bellringer, PA2

Autism spectrum disorder

Diagnosis increase

Bellringer, PA153

Gerrard, PA153

Auto theft

Statistics

Gerrard, CC120

McLaren, CC120

Autobody shops

I-Car certification method contract

Helwer, CC108–109

McLaren, CC109–110

Automobile Injury Mediation Office

Pilot program evaluation

Swan, CC84

Aviation. See International Interests in Mobile Equipment Act (Aircraft Equipment)

Axworthy, Lloyd (Private Citizen)

Post-secondary education

Facility competiveness, HR44

Low-income students, accessibility, HR44

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR43–45

Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR43, HR46

Universities

Ancillary fee schedule, HR44–45

University of Winnipeg

Funding comparisons, HR45

Low-income students, accessibility, HR44, HR46

Opportunity Fund, HR44

 

Be the Influence

Awareness campaign effectiveness

Rondeau, CC3

Be Undrunk

Awareness campaign effectiveness

Rondeau, CC3

Beaudry, Ericka (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Written submission, HR72

Beddome, James (Green Party of Manitoba)

Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act

[Bill 18]

Public presentation, SED43–44

Bicycle paths and riders

Bicyclists, positions on roads, HR119

Bills, consolidation of, SED107–108

Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act

[Bill 33]

Consultations, lack of, HR120

Public presentation, HR120

Elections

Political parties, vote subsidies, HR121

Energy retrofits

On-bill financing, SED88

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Public presentation, SED87–88

Generating stations and dams

Effects of (Northern Manitoba), SED87

Green Party

Energy, position on, SED87

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

Public presentation, SED107–109

Highway Traffic Amendment and Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets)

[Bill 37]

Enforcement concerns, HR118

Public presentation, HR118–119

Low Income Energy Efficiency Program

Limitations, SED88

Manitoba Hydro

Electric load forecast, SED88

Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED88

Rate affordability, SED43, SED45

Post-secondary education

Funding decreases, HR57

Tax-credit supports, HR57–58

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR57–58

Public Utilities Board

Capital plans review capabilty, SED44

Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate

Enrolment incentive, effectiveness of, HR58

Utilities

Affordability, jurisdictional comparisons, SED44–45

Water wells

Drilling, licensing and standards, SED108

Public registry, importance of, SED108

BEEP. See Brandon Energy Efficiency Program

Bell, Jeff (Manitoba Water Well Association)

Canadian Ground Water Association

Certification program, SED95–96

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

Committee, need for, SED96

Public presentation, SED95–96

Water wells

Existing wells, protection for, SED97

Flowing water well concerns, SED96

Hookup point concerns, SED95–96

Sealing, certifcation of workers, SED95

Bellringer, Carol (Auditor General)

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Deputy and assistant deputy ministers, PA193

Expired terms, ministerial notice, PA193

Government website, information accessibility, PA188

Process, PA188–189

Term limits, PA189, PA191

Aging in Place strategy

Funding requirements, PA93

Auditor General, annual reports

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Opening remarks, PA188–189

Food safety

Opening statements, PA124

Recommendations implementation, PA137

Personal Injury Protection Plan, Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Opening remarks, PA165–166

Special needs education

Opening remarks, PA139–140

Wireless network security

Follow-up reports, PA203

Opening remarks, PA196

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Derivative financial instruments, use of

Opening remarks, PA109–110

Recommendations implementation, PA112

Risk management consultations, PA112

Environmental Livestock Program

Opening remarks, PA226

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Opening remarks, PA113

Members' Allowances Program

Opening remarks, PA186–187

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting

Opening remarks, PA117

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Opening remarks, PA42

Well water quality, protection of

Opening remarks, PA223

Auditor General, government operations audits

Members' Allowances

Opening remarks, PA186–187

Personal Care Homes Program

Opening remarks, PA78–79

Auditor General, performance audits

Climate change, managing

Audit methodology, PA216, PA221

Opening remarks, PA212

Auditor General's office

Audits

Decisions for, PA4

Estimates, PA8–9

Consulting services management audits, PA8–9

Government departments, mismanagement allegations, PA9–10

Internal auditors, relationships with, PA5

Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010

Accounting method standards, PA2, PA7

Emissions target levels, PA4

Opening remarks, PA2

Reports, Auditor General's advisor role, PA2

Auditor General's reports

Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation

Opening remarks, PA70

Autism spectrum disorder

Diagnosis increase, PA153

Budgets

Deficit variance, accountability, PA7–8

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Procurement process recommendation, PA70

Education assistants

Certification requirements, PA140

Environmental Livestock Program

Audit recommendations, PA226

Finance Department

Legislative review, compliance, PA115

Food safety

Auditor General's recommendations, implementation, PA137

Departmental responsibility, PA124

Inspector training, PA124

Public education initiatives, PA124

Greenhouse gas emissions

Target levels, PA212

Home Care Program

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, coordination with, PA178

Investors Group Field

Government investments, audit of, PA8

Jordan's Principle

Implementation, PA153

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Co-ordinated effort recommendation, PA114

Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA117

Departmental controllership plans, PA116

Finance Department compliance, PA115

Statute of regulations, review requirements, PA114

Manitoba Housing Authority

Five-year plan review, PA50–51

Manitoba Hydro

Risk managment audit, PA10

Personal care homes

Admissions wait times, PA79, PA87

Capital project plans, PA92–93

Licensing review process, PA79

Per diem funding levels, PA93

Quality standards, compliance of, PA79

Personal Injury Protection Plan

Benefits

Appeal process, PA166, PA175

Eligibility and calculations, PA165–166, PA170

Part-time earners, PA177

Receivership timeline compliance, PA171

Case management

Staff resources and caseload average, PA173

Claimants

Rehabilitation plans, PA166

Satisfaction surveys, PA166

Tax information use, PA176

Definition of vehicular accidents, PA170

Home Care Program, coordination with, PA178

Recommendation implementation, PA183

Recommendations for vendors, PA179

Pharmacare Program

Recommendations implementation, PA102–103

Provincial debt

Tangible capital assets, PA19

Public Accounts, audits of

Volumes 1-4

Balanced budget legislation amendment, PA14

Opening remarks, PA13–14

Public compensation disclosure reports, PA17

Recommendations, PA14

Summary budget, reporting of, PA15

Public Accounts, Standing Committee of

Government targets, penalties for failures, PA4–5

Meeting schedules, PA2–4

Risk assessments and audit objectives, PA5

Self-review recommendations, PA2, PA6

Witness appearances, expansion of, PA3, PA6

Public sector compensation disclosure

Income threshold increase, PA120

Information availability, PA118

Vendor contract payments, PA120–121

Regional health authorities

Information technology, database compromises, PA202

Special needs education

Clinical Outcomes project status, PA151

Clinician shortages, strategies for, PA140

Life skills learning resources, need for, PA140

School divisions, diagnosis and funding applications, PA140, PA162

Service delivery compliance, PA140

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Capital projects, contract tendering process, PA107

Vendor payments, public disclosure, PA105

Wireless network security

Auditor General's follow-up reports, PA203

Manitoba eHealth, portable technology risks, PA200

Bernas, Kirsten (The Canadian CED Network)

Affordable Energy Fund

Housing retrofits, low-income use, SED77

Neighbourhood renewal corporations, support for, SED78

Community Renewal Act

[Bill 7]

Core funding, SED64

Long-term community planning, SED64

Public presentation, SED62–64

Residential consultations, SED63

Energy retrofits

Affordable Energy Fund, SED77

Rental housing, SED77

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Housing rental costs, impact on, SED77

Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED78–79

Public presentation, SED76–78

Social enterprises, involvement of, SED77–78

Stakeholders, ministerial consultations, SED78

Housing, rental

Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED77

Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED77

Manitoba Hydro

Energy efficency programs, SED76–78

Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED78–79

Neighbourhood renewal corporations

Affordable Energy Fund support, SED78

Bicycle helmets. See also Highway Traffic Amendment and Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets); Ride2Win

Head injury reduction programs

Warda, SED36

Head injury reduction statistics

Driedger, HR93

Warda, HR92

Incentive programs for use

Rondeau, HR92

Warda, HR92

Legislation, effectiveness of

Schuler, HR92

Warda, HR92–93

Low-cost distribution program

Warda, HR91

Bicycle paths and riders. See also Active transportation; Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic)

Bicyclists, positions on roads

Beddome, HR119

Carter, SED46–467

Feaver, SED34–35

Kriellaars, SED55

Lane markings

Kriellaars, SED55

Municipal speed limit reductions, impact of

Feaver, SED33–34

Passing distance for vehicles

Carter, SED47

Feaver, SED35

Ride2Win initiative

Warda, HR91

Route prohibition

Feaver, SED35

Bilingual Service Centres Act

[Bill 31]

French language, definition expansion

Boucher, SED21

Public presentations

Boucher, SED19–21

Richer, SED21–22

Bills, consolidation of

Beddome, SED107–108

Biomass conversions

Incentives and processing

Chomiak, CC50

Maguire, PA218

Meier, PA218

Wishart, CC50

Black, Jennifer (Private Citizen)

Post-secondary education

Bursaries, need for, HR30

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR29–30

Student aid

Interest rate concerns, HR28, HR29

Universities

Ancillary fee schedule, HR29–30

Blady, Sharon (Kirkfield Park) N.D.P.

Aboriginal Child Welfare Initiative, PB7

Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act

[Bill 300]

Opening remarks, PB10

Blashko, Tyler and Nawal Tajdin (Private Citizens)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

College students, exclusion of, HR47–48

Public presentation, HR46–48

Three-year funding forecasts, HR47

Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR47

Universities

Ancillary fee schedule, HR47–48

Bobbette, John (Winnipeg Technical College)

Apprenticeship Recognition Act

[Bill 212]

Public presentation, PB4

Implementation, PB4

Apprenticeship training

Economic impact, PB4

Funding, PB5

High School Apprenticeship Program, PB5

Post-secondary education

Technical vocational training, PB4–5

Boil-water advisories

Meier, PA226

Water wells, PA226

Booster seats. See Child safety seats; Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats)

Bosc, Lauren (University of Winnipeg Students' Association)

Post-secondary education

Student debt load, HR71

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Three-year funding forecasts, HR72

Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR72

Written submission, HR71–72

Boucher, Daniel (Sociιte franco-manitobaine)

Bilingual Service Centres Act

[Bill 31]

French language, definition expansion, SED21

Public presentation, SED19–21

Chartier Report (1998)

Recommendations, SED21

French language services policy, SED20

Brandon Energy Efficiency Program

Housing, water and energy retrofits

Allen, SED59

Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation

Small grant funding

Allen, SED59

Brandon Wheat Kings

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, season ticket purchase

McLaren, CC105–106, CC122

Schuler, CC105–106, CC122

Braun, Erna (Rossmere) N.D.P.

Auditor General's office

Audits, decisions for, PA4

Internal auditors, relationships with, PA5

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Stimulus construction projects, PA34

Food safety

Food handling training and licencing, PA136

Manitoba Housing Authority

Fire safety training programs, PA44

Manitoba Hydro

Risk managment audit, PA11

Personal care homes

Capital project plans, PA86

Regional demographic studies, PA86

Points of order

P/O by Braun requesting to know if question from member borders on policy discussion, PA99

Special needs education

Clinician shortages, strategies for, PA148

Disability category levels, PA148–149

Brennan, Bob

Tribute to

Chomiak, CC32

McFadyen, CC32–33

Briese, Stu (Agassiz) P.C.

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic)

[Bill 32]

Opening remarks, SED49

Keystone Agricultural Producers

Workers Compensation Board, partnership with, CC81

Local Government Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Opening remarks, HR130

Municipal governments

Code of conduct policies and censure ability, HR76

Video lottery terminals

Payout percentages, CC154–155

Revenues, municipal allocation, CC154

Workers Compensation Board

Keystone Agricultural Producers, partnership with, CC81

Browaty, Jeff (City of Winnipeg)

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details, HR96

Disraeli Freeway

Construction details, HR96

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Budget and project efficiencies, HR95–96

Chief Peguis Trail, HR96

Consultations, lack of, HR96, HR99

Due diligence, need for, HR99

Public presentation, HR95–96

Disraeli Freeway, HR96

Brown, Barry (Maple Leaf Construction)

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Consultations, lack of, HR135

Contract summary requirements, HR135

Written submission, HR134–135

Brownlie, Jarvis and Roewan Crowe (Private Citizens)

Gender identity

Violence against, HR10–11

Gender-neutral washrooms, HR10

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Public presentation, HR10–11

Bruce, Kwesi (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR52–53

Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR52–53

Budgets

Deficit variance, accountability

Bellringer, PA7–8

Stefanson, PA7–8

Budgets, balanced

Five-year plan

Clarkson, PA21

BUILD. See Building Urban Industries for Local Development

Building Canada Fund. See also Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Infrastructure funding

Wyatt, HR97

Project applications

McFadyen, L., PA26–27

Stefanson, PA26–27

Building Urban Industries for Local Development

Employment training programs

Maguire, SED76

Miller, SED93

Pearce, SED74, SED76

Manitoba Housing, water and energy retrofit projects

Miller, SED93

Pearce, SED74

Bus transportation. See also Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service)

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, recommendations

Ashton, SED25

Dobrowolski, SED24

Government support

Dobrowolski, SED24

Greyhound Canada service reductions

Dobrowolski, SED24

Intercity Bus Project Public Consultation Report

Dobrowolski, SED24

Public sector investment

Ashton, SED25

 

Caldwell, Drew (Brandon East) N.D.P.

Young Men's Christian Association of Brandon Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Motion to refund printing fees, PB10

passed, PB11

Opening remarks, PB10

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Audits

Competitive process

Gerrard, PA29–31

McFadyen, L., PA30–31

Ricard, PA29–30

Compliance (Deloitte Touche)

Gerrard, PA38

McFadyen, L., PA38–39

Recommendations

Farthing, PA69

McFadyen, L., PA36–37

Pedersen, PA29

Ricard, PA29, PA36

Stefanson, PA36

Contract tender requirements

Gerrard, PA30

McFadyen, L., PA30

Economic action plan administration

Ricard, PA24

Employees, hiring process

McFadyen, L., PA25

Stefanson, PA25

Expenditure statistics

McFadyen, L., PA35

Stefanson, PA35

Federal consultations

Allum, PA37

McFadyen, L., PA37–38

File documentation standards

McFadyen, L., PA37

Stefanson, PA37

Funding

Friesen, PA34–35

McFadyen, L., PA28–29, PA34–35

Pedersen, PA28

Non-profit allowances

McFadyen, L., PA29

Pedersen, PA29

Policy and procedures manual

Farthing, PA67

McFadyen, L., PA24

Procurement process recommendation

Bellringer, PA70

Projects

Documentation, lack of

Gerrard, PA33

McFadyen, L., PA33

Ricard, PA33

Priority, criteria and decision

McFadyen, L., PA27–28

Stefanson, PA27–28

Risk assessments

Gerrard, PA30–32

McFadyen, L., PA30–32

Provincial reporting requirements

Gerrard, PA38

McFadyen, L., PA38

Ricard, PA38

Reviews

McFadyen, L., PA37

Pedersen, PA37

Stimulus construction projects

Braun, PA34

Friesen, PA34

Gerrard, PA33–34, PA39

McFadyen, L., PA25–28, PA33–36, PA39

Pedersen, PA28

Stefanson, PA26–27, PA35

Wiebe, PA36

Canada's Economic Action Plan. See Auditor General's reports

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Inspection responsibilities

Pedersen, PA130

Todd, PA130

Canadian Ground Water Association

Certification program

Bell, SED95–96

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Crown corporations, contributions from

Graydon, CC30, CC147

Hodgins, CC147

Maharaj, CC80–81

Neufeld, CC30

Schuler, CC27, CC80–81

Zubach, CC27

Cape Town Convention

Adoption

Weinstein, SED16

Car repairs. See Autobody shops; Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Motor Vehicle Work and Repairs)

Carter, Jason (Sport for Life)

Bicycle paths and riders

Bicyclists, positions on roads, SED46–467

Passing distance for vehicles, SED47

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic)

[Bill 32]

Public presentation, SED46–47

Casinos. See also First Nations communities; Star Centres; specific casinos

Impact of online gaming

Graydon, CC167

Hodgins, CC167

Responsible gaming centres

Ashton, CC159–160

Ewasko, CC159

Hodgins, CC159

Cellphone use while driving

Dedicated enforcement campaign

Graydon, CC132

McLaren, CC132

Swan, CC84

Centre Port Canada. See Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area)

Cerilli, Marianne (West Central Women's Resource Centre)

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Rent allowances, SED11–12

Housing, rental

Application fees, SED11

Condominium conversions, tenant's first refusal rights, SED10–11

Rent increases, appeal process, SED10

Service packaging regulations, SED10

Tenancy terminations, form requirements, SED10

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 28]

Public presentations, SED9–11

West Central Women's Resource Centre

Housing programs, SED9–10

CFSIS. See Child and Family Services Information System

Champix medication. See Tobacco use reduction

Chartier Report (1998)

Recommendations

Boucher, SED21

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details

Browaty, HR96

Davidson, HR107

Eadie, HR122–124

Fernadez, HR105

Gerrard, HR105

Wyatt, HR97

Child and family services agencies. See also Aboriginal child and family services agencies; Foster care; Jewish Child and Family Service agency; Voices: Manitoba's Youth in Care Network

Case planning

MacDonald, LA9

Mitchelson, LA9

Children in care

Child fatalities, Children's Advocate review

MacDonald, LA3

Mitchelson, LA4

Statistics

Howard, LA12

MacDonald, LA11–12

McFadyen, LA11–12

Mitchelson, LA11

Suicide statistics

MacDonald, LA5

Mitchelson, LA5

Youth in transition, age extension planning

MacDonald, LA10

Mitchelson, LA10–11

Special investigation reviews

Howard, LA2

MacDonald, LA3

Child and Family Services Authority

Recommendations, implementation timeline

MacDonald, LA14

Mitchelson, LA14

Social worker training

MacDonald, LA8

Mitchelson, LA8

Staff turnover

MacDonald, LA8

Mitchelson, LA8

Child and Family Services Information System

Usage, monitoring of

MacDonald, LA11

Mitchelson, LA11

Child and Family Services Standards Manual

Review

MacDonald, LA8

Mitchelson, LA7

Child prostitution. See Children's Advocate office

Child Protection Branch

Three-year plan

MacDonald, LA9

Mitchelson, LA9

Child safety seats. See also Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats)

Age and height requirements

Warda, HR91

Injury reduction statistics

Gerrard, HR91

Warda, HR90–91

Child welfare. See Aboriginal Child Welfare Initiative; Child and family services agencies; Foster care

Children with special needs. See Special needs education; specific disorders

Children's Advocate. See also Sinclair, Phoenix death

Annual report

March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010 (combined report)

passed, LA15

March 31, 2011

passed, LA1

Opening remarks

Howard, LA1–2

MacDonald, LA2–3

Mitchelson, LA2

Child fatalities, review

MacDonald, LA3–4

Mitchelson, LA4

Child prostitution cases, involvement with

Driedger, LA14

MacDonald, LA14

Mandate, scope of

MacDonald, LA9–10

Mitchelson, LA9

Public services, ease of use

MacDonald, LA3–4

Mitchelson, LA3–4

Recommendations

MacDonald, LA14

Mitchelson, LA14

Water safety recommendations

MacDonald, LA13

McFadyen, LA13

Children's Therapy Initiative

Collaborative services

Farthing, PA150

Chomiak, Hon. Dave (Kildonan) N.D.P.

Alternative energy

Geothermal maintenance requirements, SED72

Manitoba Hydro initiatives, CC47

Shale gas costs and contracts, SED70

Biomass conversions

Incentives and processing, CC50

Brennan, Bob, tribute to, CC32

Energy retrofits

On-bill financing, SED70, SED83

Rental housing, SED74

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Amendments

Clause 5(1)(a)(iii), SED111

passed, SED112

Clause 9(2)(b), SED112

passed, SED113

Clause 17(5), 125(5), SED114

passed, SED114

Consumer equity concerns, SED74

Housing rental costs, impact on, SED74

Greenhouse gas emissions

Biomass conversions, CC50

Housing

Energy retrofits, on-bill financing, SED70

Housing, rental

Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED74

Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED74

Manitoba Hydro

Alternative energy initiatives, CC47

Board membership, information on, CC55

Chief executive officer salary expenditure, CC54

Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED83

Opening remarks, CC31–32

Union negotiations, effect on rates, CC54

Manitoba Hydro International

Nigerian government, contract with, CC54

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Location reviews, CC45

Cityplace. See Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation; Video lottery terminals

Clarkson, John (Deputy Minister of Finance)

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Derivative financial instruments, use of

Opening remarks, PA110

Risk mitigation areas, PA110

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Opening remarks, PA113

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting

Opening remarks, PA117

Recommendations implementation, PA120

Budgets, balanced

Five-year plan, PA21

Crown corporations

Investment and borrowing strategies, PA111

Federal transfer payments

Provincial comparisons, PA21

Finance Department

Legislative review, compliance, PA116

Trading activity offices, PA110–111

First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services

Accounts receivable, authority, PA18

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA115

Departmental controllership plans, PA114, PA116

Finance Department compliance, PA116

Review uniformity, PA115

Treasury Board, role of, PA114

Manitoba Hydro

Risk managment audit, PA112

Provincial debt

Capital assets as equity, PA19–20

Net debt update, PA18, PA20–21

Tangible capital assets, PA18–19

Public Accounts, audits of

Volumes 1-4

Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21

Deficit reduction strategies, PA21

Opening remarks, PA14

Probe Research, payments to, PA18

Public compensation disclosure reports, PA15–16

Recommendations, PA14, PA16

Statement of financial position, templates, PA18

Public sector compensation disclosure

Government reporting entities, inclusion of, PA118

Income threshold increase, PA117–118, PA120–121

Information availability, PA118–120

Vendor contract payments, PA121

Risk Oversight Committee

Members and meeting frequency, PA111, PA113

Treasury Board

Legislative reviews, role in, PA114

Treasury Risk Management Framework

Policies, PA111

Clean Environment Commission

Bipole III hearings

Thomson, CC39

Clifton School

Valour Road, care of

Swan, PB9

Climate change. See Auditor General, performance audits; Greenhouse gas emissions

Climate Friendly Woodlot Practices

Project update

Meier, PA222

Pedersen, PA222

CMIS. See Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Coal. See also Biomass conversions

Use reduction strategies

Maguire, PA218

Meier, PA218

Coburn, Hugh (Manitoba School Boards Assocation)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)

[Bill 21]

Code of conduct breaches, SED66

Public presentation, SED64–65

Sanction process, SED65

Codes of conduct. See Municipal governments; Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)

Commissioner of Elections. See Elections, Commissioner of

Community Renewal Act

[Bill 7]

Advisory council membership

Allen, SED59–60

Irvin-Ross, SED60

Mitchell, SED61

Rowat, SED60

Core funding

Bernas, SED64

Long-term community planning

Bernas, SED64

Opening remarks

Irvin-Ross, SED109

Rowat, SED109

Public presentations

Allen, SED59–60

Bernas, SED62–64

Mitchell, SED60–61

Residential consultations

Bernas, SED63

Community Renewal Office

Rental property, above-guideline rent increases

Mitchell, SED61–62

Rowat, SED61–62

Conawapa Generating Station

Project status and costs

Thomson, CC37–38

Condominium conversions

Tenant's first refusal rights

Cerilli, SED10–11

McIntyre, SED13

Conflicts of interest. See Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments; Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers); Personal Injury Protection Plan

Food safety inspector declarations

Pedersen, PA132

Sussman, PA132

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation employee disclosures

McLaren, CC136

Schuler, CC136

Conservation districts. See East Interlake Conservation District

Construction industry

Aboriginal employment opportunities

Linklater, SED79–80

Pearce, SED80

Employment opportunities

Linklater, SED79–80

Maguire, SED76

Pearce, SED74–76

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Improved Enforcement and Administration)

[Bill 16]

reported, SED15

Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Motor Vehicle Work and Repairs)

[Bill 12]

reported, SED14

Contaminated sites and landfills

Environmental liabilities, reporting

McFadyen, L., PA231

Municipal management

McFadyen, L., PA231

Provincial statistics

Maguire, PA229–230

Meier, PA230

Recommendations implementation

Allum, PA230

Cullen, PA230–231

Gerrard, PA229

Meier, PA229–230

Struthers, PA230–231

Solid waste co-ordinator, report from

Cullen, PA230

Maguire, PA229

Meier, PA229–230

Contaminated Sites Remediation Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Opening remarks

Maguire, SED116

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, SED118

Convention Centre expansion. See Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion

Cooke, Will (Canadian Cancer Society)

Create and Rate antitobacco program, SED4

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Public presentation, SED3

Review and Rate

Antitobacco program, SED4

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)

Programs, SED4

Tobacco products

Cancer rates, SED3

Health-care costs, SED3

Pharmacy sales, ban on, SED3

Reduction initiatives, SED3

Youth statistics, SED4

Council on Post-Secondary Education. See also Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

University of Winnipeg, budget consultations

Ewasko, PA63–64

Farthing, PA58, PA63–64

Cramer, Joy (Deputy Minister of Housing and Community Development)

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Expired terms, ministerial notice, PA190

Government website, information accessibility, PA189

Process, PA191

Auditor General, annual reports

Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments

Opening remarks, PA189–190

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Maintenance Branch, Manitoba Housing

Opening remarks, PA43–44

Public Housing Program

Committee recommendations, PA48

Public Housing Program–Section 14

Opening remarks, PA43–44

Manitoba Housing Authority

Arrears reviews and collection, PA43

Enterprise resource planning system, implementation, PA43–44

Fire safety training programs, PA43, PA45–46, PA49–50

Housing stock assessment, PA47

Maintenance budget, PA43, PA47

Management meetings, frequency of, PA44

Procurement services branch, PA43

Property services regionalization, PA44

Regional directors, internal audit process, PA46

Sprinkler system standards, PA50

Tenant statistics, PA43

Treasury Board, reporting to, PA43

Unit repairs and construction, PA47–48

Treasury Board

Manitoba Housing Authority, reporting from, PA43

Create and Rate antitobacco program

Cooke, SED4

Gibson, SED8

Rondeau, SED4, SED8

Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (Administrative Forfeiture and Miscellaneous Amendments)

[Bill 11]

Background

Taillieu, HR16

Opening remarks

Goertzen, HR16

Swan, HR15–16

Crowe, Roewan and Jarvis Brownlie (Private Citizens)

Gender identity

Violence against, HR10–11

Gender-neutral washrooms, HR10

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Public presentation, HR10–11

Crown corporations. See also specific corporations

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding

Graydon, CC29–30

Hodgins, CC159

Neufeld, CC30

Rondeau, CC30

Zubach, CC29–30

Canadian Museum for Human Rights funding

Graydon, CC30, CC147

Hodgins, CC147

Maharaj, CC80–81

Neufeld, CC30

Schuler, CC27, CC80–81

Zubach, CC27

Investment and borrowing strategies

Clarkson, PA111

Helwer, PA111

Service affordability

Helwer, CC86

Swan, CC86

Cullen, Cliff (Spruce Woods) P.C.

Alternative energy

Manitoba Hydro initiatives, CC47

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA230–231

Auditor General, performance audits

Climate change, managing

Recommendations implementation, PA220

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA230–231

Solid waste co-ordinator, report from, PA230

Greenhouse gas emissions

Emission levels by decade, PA218

Kyoto Protocol, PA218–219

Health Department

Information technology software purchases, patient privacy levels, PA198

Kyoto Protocol

Greenhouse gas emissions, PA218–219

Manitoba Hydro

Alternative energy initiatives, CC47

Public Utilities Board, deferral account, CC46

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Information technology

Accessibility priority, PA208

External audits, PA206–207

Security radio communiciations, decommission of, PA207

Public Utilities Board

Manitoba Hydro deferral account, CC46

Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act

[Bill 35]

Employee rights, HR118

Opening remarks, HR132

Sunday shopping hours

Jurisdictional comparisons, HR115–116

Telehealth

Information technology security guidelines, PA198

TomorrowNow

Environmental strategy, PA219

Water wells

Boil-water advisories, PA226

Inspection process and priority, PA225–226

Wireless network security

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, database compromises, PA207

Regional health authorities, policies and standards, PA198

Cycling paths. See Bicycle paths and riders

 

Dansen, Alexandra (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Written submission, HR71

Davidson, Chuck (Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce)

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details, HR107

Partnership BC

Infrastructure projects, oversight of, HR106

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Audit requirements, HR108

Consultations, lack of, HR107

Jurisdictional comparisons, HR106

Public presentation, HR105–107

Task-force, need for, HR107

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details, HR107

Partnership BC, HR106

Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act

[Bill 35]

Consultations, HR117

Employee rights, HR118

Municipal responsibility, HR118

Public presentation, HR116–117

Sunday shopping hours

Increase, HR116–117

Jurisdictional comparisons, HR116

Debt. See Provincial debt

Dementia

Personal care home patients

Gerrard, PA92

Sussman, PA92

P.I.E.C.E.S education program

Sussman, PA92

Derivative financial instruments. See Derivative financial instruments under Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Desorcy, Gloria (Consumers' Association of Canada)

Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act

[Bill 18]

Public presentation, SED42

Energy retrofits

Rental housing, SED73

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Consumer equity concerns, SED73

Housing rental costs, impact on, SED73

Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED73

Program criteria, threshold for, SED73

Public presentation, SED72–74

Housing, rental

Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED73

Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED73

Manitoba Hydro

Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED73

Public Utilities Board

Mandate, expansion of, SED42–43

Utilities

Affordability, jurisdictional comparisons, SED42

Consumer equity concerns, SED42

Dewar, Greg (Selkirk) N.D.P.

Elections Manitoba office

Constituency election, tie process, LA40

Food safety inspections

Targets and statistics, PA128

Health Department

Public health risk-based system (Winnipeg), PA128

Manitoba Hydro

Risk managment audit, PA11

Points of order

P/O by Dewar asking for clarification if there were further questions on report of the Pharmacare Program, PA106

P/O by Dewar reminding member that previous report was passed, PA6

P/O by Dewar suggesting that comments that don't appear in Auditor General's reports shouldn't be referenced in committee, PA63

Public Accounts, audits of

Volumes 1-4

Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21

Public sector compensation disclosure

Income threshold increase, PA117–118

Disabilities Issues Office

Elections Manitoba, consultations with

Verma, LA36

Disraeli Freeway

Construction details

Browaty, HR96

Loxley, HR109

Dobrowolski, Doug (Association of Manitoba Municipalities)

Bus transportation

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, recommendations, SED24

Government support, SED24

Intercity Bus Project Public Consultation Report, SED24

Service reductions, SED24

Contaminated Sites Remediation Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Written submission, SED118

Greyhound Canada

Service reductions, SED24

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service)

[Bill 5]

Public presentation, SED24

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic)

[Bill 32]

Written submission, SED55

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, consultations with, SED24

Public presentation, SED22–23

Speed limit reductions, SED22–23

Intercity Bus Project public consultation report, SED24

Local Government Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Public presentation, HR75–76

Municipal governments

Capital projects, public information, HR75

Code of conduct policies and censure ability, HR75–76

Elected officials, training of, HR75

Municipal equipment, private use of, HR75

Tendering and procurement policies, HR75–76

Municipalities

Traffic patterns and needs, SED23, SED55

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Written submission, HR134

Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools)

[Bill 9]

User fee limits, HR23

Written submission, HR22–23

Regional health authorities

Amalgamations, rural impact, HR133–134

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement)

[Bill 6]

Written submission, HR133–134

Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act

[Bill 35]

Written submission, HR135–136

Dorsey Converter Station

Reliability

Thomson, CC39

Dr. Hook Towing

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation contract details

McLaren, CC123–128

Schuler, CC123–128

Driedger, Myrna (Charleswood) P.C.

Aging in Place strategy

Supportive care spaces, need for, PA86

Auditor General, government operations audits

Personal Care Homes Program–Chapter 2

Opening remarks, PA80

Bicycle helmets

Injury reduction statistics, HR93

Children's Advocate office

Child prostitution cases, involvement with, LA14

Greenhouse gas emissions

Emission levels

Levels by decade, PA213

Target levels, PA213, PA222–223

Fuel efficiency standards, reduction estimates, PA214

Geothermal reduction estimates, PA214

Industry sectors, emission percentages, HR213

Kyoto Protocol, PA223

Reduction projects, accuracy of, PA213

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Faith-based organizations, concerns of, HR127

Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies, HR126–127

Service purchase agreements, HR127

Surplus funds, use of, HR89

Highway Traffic Amendment and Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets)

[Bill 37]

Amendment

Clause 2, HR129–130

Kyoto Protocol

Greenhouse gas emissions, PA223

Personal care homes

Accreditation, PA83

Admissions wait times, PA84–87, PA90

Capital projects plans, PA85

Inspections, PA82–83

Licensing review process, PA84

Quality standard compliance, PA80–82

Registered nurses, requirement for, PA89–90

Respite bed availability, PA90

Staffing, funding of, PA89

Statistics, PA80

Pharmacare program

Bulk purchasing collaborations, PA97–98

Deductible increase, PA97

Formulary drug updates, PA98–100

Generic drug pricing reform, PA100–101

Program management review, PA104

Publicly financed percentage decrease, PA96

Purchasing price negotiation process, PA97

Staffing, restructuring of, PA104

Pharmaceutical Act

Proclamation timeline, PA101, SED6

Pharmacies

Smoking cessation programs, SED9

Physicians and surgeons

Electronic health records, use of, PA101

Regional health authorities

Accountability and performance agreements, HR128

Amalgamations

Legal concerns, HR127–128

Rural impact, HR87, HR125–126

Capital project requests, departmental overrides, PA85

Strategic plan reports, HR128–129

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement)

[Bill 6]

Consultations, lack of, HR83, HR125

Opening remarks, HR125

Tobacco products

Champix medication, safety of, SED5

Reduction initiatives, SED3

Youth statistics, SED3

TomorrowNow

Environmental strategy, PA222

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Capital projects, contract tendering process, PA105–106

Vendor payments, public disclosure, PA105

Drinking water. See Water wells

Driver and vehicle licensing

Amalgamation with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Graydon, CC92, CC98–99

McLaren, CC92

Swan, CC98

Enhanced driver licenses

Consumer fees

Graydon, CC113

McLaren, CC113

Swan, CC113–114

Project status and costs

Graydon, CC96–98, CC113–114

McLaren, CC96–100, CC113

Schuler, CC99–100

Swan, CC114

Graduated licensing program, registration concerns

Helwer, CC107

McLaren, CC107

Mobility vehicles, registration of

McLaren, CC137

Schuler, CC137

Motorcycle registration rate comparisons

Gerrard, CC118–119

McLaren, CC118–119

Rural services

Helwer, CC131–132

McLaren, CC131–132

Temporary permits, renewal concerns

Helwer, CC129

McLaren, CC129

Test simulators

Helwer, CC111

McLaren, CC111–112

Swan, CC112

Unlicensed vehicles, tracking of

Graydon, CC134

Helwer, CC128

McLaren, CC128, CC134

Driving, cellphone use. See Cellphone use while driving

Ducharme, Paula (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR67

 

Eadie, Ross (City of Winnipeg)

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details, HR122–124

Public-Private Partnership Transparency and Accountability Act

Chief Peguis Trail, HR122–124

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Cost overruns, responsibility for, HR123

Public presentation, HR121–124

East Interlake Conservation District

Watershed plan

Sutherland, SED102

Economic Action Plan, Canada's. See Auditor General's reports

Eden Mental Health Centre

Funding

Friesen, J., HR78–79

Education assistants

Certification requirements

Bellringer, PA140

Farthing, PA146–147

Friesen, PA146

Departmental consultations

Farthing, PA144

Friesen, PA144

Employment statistics

Farthing, PA143

Friesen, PA143

Professional development opportunities

Farthing, PA146

Friesen, PA146

Role and responsibilities

Farthing, PA144–146

Friesen, PA144–146

Education system. See also Special needs education

Class sizes, cap on

Farthing, PA156–157

Report cards, standardization

Farthing, PA160

Friesen, PA160

eHealth. See Manitoba eHealth

Eichler, Ralph (Lakeside) P.C.

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, consultations with, SED23

Workers Compensation Board

Investment policy, CC77

Elderly. See Aging in Place strategy; Personal care homes

Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act

[Bill 33]

Commissioner of Elections, role of

McPhail, HR93–94

Taillieu, HR93–94

Consultations, lack of

Beddome, HR120

Howard, HR120

Opening remarks

Howard, HR130

Taillieu, HR130

Public presentations

Beddome, HR120

McPhail, HR93–94

Elections

Advance polls, access to

Ewasko, LA37

Selinger, LA18

Verma, LA37–38

Campaign financing

McPhail, HR94–95

Candidates

Appreciation of

McFadyen, LA19

Selinger, LA18

Use of signs

Schuler, LA34–35

Verma, LA34–35

Effects of flooding

Verma, LA21

Electronic voting, viability of

Goertzen, LA31

Selinger, LA30

Verma, LA30–31

Field staff statistics

Ewasko, LA38

Verma, LA38

Fixed election dates

Selinger, LA19

Political parties, vote subsidies

Beddome, HR121

Volunteers, appreciation of

McFadyen, LA19

Selinger, LA18

Voters

Identification requirements

Goertzen, LA26

Verma, LA26

Turnout

Ewasko, LA38

Verma, LA38

Voting stations

Accessibility

Howard, LA35–36

Selinger, LA30–31

Verma, LA31, LA35–36

School locations

Verma, LA30

Elections (1999)

Misconduct allegations

McFadyen, LA22

Elections (2011)

Advance voting, evaluation

Verma, LA20

Candidate nomination process

Verma, LA20

Costs

Verma, LA20

Electronic recordkeeping, development of

Verma, LA20–21

Flooding, effect of

Verma, LA21

Public education communications

McFadyen, LA22

Verma, LA21

Voter lists, accuracy of

Verma, LA20

Voter turnout, increase recommendations

Selinger, LA29

Verma, LA20, LA30

Voting stations and hours of operation

Verma, LA20

Elections, Commissioner of

Complaints, investigation resolutions

Goertzen, LA39–40

Verma, LA39–40

Role and responsibilities

McPhail, HR93–94

Taillieu, HR94

Elections Act

Advisory committee members

Selinger, LA31

Verma, LA31

Elections Finances Act

Advisory committee members

Selinger, LA31

Verma, LA31

Plain-language revision, drafting of

Selinger, LA19

Elections Manitoba office

Annual report, December 31, 2003

Including the conduct of the 38th Provincial General Election, June 3, 2003

Annual report, December 31, 2007

Including the conduct of the 39th Provincial General Election, May 22, 2007

passed, LA17

Annual report, December 31, 2008

Annual report, December 31, 2009

Annual report, December 31, 2010

Including the conduct of the Concordia by-election, March 2, 2010

Annual reports

Opening remarks

McFadyen, LA19

Selinger, LA18–19

Verma, LA19–22

Campaign documents

Length of

Schuler, LA33

Verma, LA33

Refiling requirements

Goertzen, LA39

Verma, LA39

Constituency election, tie process

Dewar, LA40

Verma, LA40

David Asseltine, dismissal of

McFadyen, LA22

Verma, LA23

Disabilities Issues Office, consultations with

Verma, LA36

Documents, leaking of

McFadyen, LA26

Verma, LA26

Enumeration process, evalution of

Goertzen, LA31–33

Verma, LA31–33

Enumerators, payment details

Goertzen, LA31

Verma, LA31

Fixed election dates, consultations on

Goertzen, LA26

Verma, LA26

Hamilton and Asseltine, cheque payment details

McFadyen, LA22–26

Verma, LA23–26

High school students, hiring of

Verma, LA21

Multiple residence complexes, campaigning in

Verma, LA22

Political parties, compliance fund

Goertzen, LA26

Verma, LA26

Question reponses, timeliness of

McFadyen, LA25

Verma, LA25–26

Returning officers, qualifications

Ewasko, LA38

Selinger, LA37

Verma, LA37–39

Revision period, shortening of

Verma, LA22

Set election periods

Verma, LA22

Staffing, recruitment concerns

Selinger, LA36–37

Verma, LA36–37

Tax registration period extension

Verma, LA22

Your Power to Choose, education progam

Verma, LA21

Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission

Membership, expansion of

Selinger, LA18

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Rent allowances

Cerilli, SED11–12

Gerrard, SED12

Employment opportunities, Aboriginal. See Aboriginal employment opportunities

Energy, alternative. See Alternative energy

Energy efficiency programs. See Manitoba Hydro

Energy retrofits

Affordable Energy Fund

Bernas, SED77

Pearce, SED75

Stewart, SED94

Brandon Energy Efficiency Program

Allen, SED59

Manitoba Green Retrofit mandate

Stewart, SED94

Manitoba Housing Authority projects

Miller, SED93

Pearce, SED74

On-bill financing

Beddome, SED88

Chomiak, SED70, SED83

Koroluk, SED85–86

McIntyre, SED83

Pearce, SED75

Sale, SED68, SED70

Energy Savings Act. See also Affordable Energy Fund

[Bill 24]

Aboriginal consultations, need for

Linklater, SED80–81

Aboriginal social enterprises, involvement of

Helwer, SED81

Linklater, SED80–81

Maguire, SED81

Amendments

Clause 5(1)(a)(iii)

Chomiak, SED111

passed, SED112

Clause 9(2)(b)

Chomiak, SED112

passed, SED113

Clause 17(5), 125(5)

Altemeyer, SED114

Chomiak, SED114

passed, SED114

Consumer equity concerns

Chomiak, SED74

Desorcy, SED73

Helwer, SED74

Miller, SED92

Employment opportunities, possibility of

Linklater, SED79

Pearce, SED75

Whelan Enns, SED89–90

Housing rental costs, impact on

Bernas, SED77

Chomiak, SED74

Desorcy, SED73

Koroluk, SED84

McIntyre, SED83

Whelan Enns, SED89

Legislation improvements

Gerrard, SED93

Miller, SED93

Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution

Bernas, SED78–79

Desorcy, SED73

Helwer, SED78

Miller, SED92

Pearce, SED74

Opening remarks

Helwer, SED110

Program criteria, threshold for

Desorcy, SED73

Public presentations

Beddome, SED87–88

Bernas, SED76–78

Desorcy, SED72–74

Koroluk, SED84–86

Linklater, SED79–81

McIntyre, SED82–83

Miller, SED91–93

Pearce, SED74–76

Robins, SED71–72

Sale, SED68–70

Stewart, SED94

Whelan Enns, SED89–90

Social enterprises, involvement of

Bernas, SED77–78

Helwer, SED83

McIntyre, SED83–84

Stakeholders, ministerial consultations

Bernas, SED78

Koroluk, SED86–87

Pearce, SED75

Rowat, SED86

Whelan Enns, SED89

Transparency, lack of

Koroluk, SED84–86

Water conservation standards

Whelan Enns, SED90

Written submissions

Maynes, SED117–118

Environment. See Greenhouse gas emissions; Interdepartmental Planning Board; Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation; TomorrowNow

Environmental Livestock Program

Audit recommendations

Bellringer, PA226

Gerrard, PA227

Meier, PA226–227

Ewasko, Wayne (Lac du Bonnet) P.C.

Casinos

Responsible gaming centres, CC159

Council on Post-Secondary Education

University of Winnipeg, budget consultations, PA63–64

Elections

Advance polls, access to, LA37

Field staff statistics, LA38

Voter turnout, LA38

Elections Manitoba office

Returning officers, qualifications, LA38

Gambling addictions

Access to programs, CC160–161

Joint university government group

Status, PA64

Liquor and lotteries merger, CC170

Manitoba eHealth

Security analyst, hiring process, PA199–200

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Bingo volunteer programs, CC146

Responsible gaming program, CC158–159

Online gaming

Concerns with, CC170–171

Responsible gambling programs, CC171

Post-secondary education

Bursaries and scholarships, need for, PA75

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Professional degree programs, defintion of, HR68–69

Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR40

Tuition fees, inflation concerns, HR68

Red River College

Union Bank Tower, project audits, PA73

Student aid

Application process, PA75

Student Financial Aid System

Implementation target date, 74–75

University College of the North

Distance education, evaluation of, PA66

Information technology

Disaster plan update, PA75

Operating standards, PA65

Staff turnover, PA66

Service level monitoring, PA66

University of Winnipeg

Budget and funding level communiciations, PA61–62

Capital projects, budgeting, PA63

Council on Post-Secondary Education, budget consultations, PA63–64

Financial system status, PA59

Funding comparisons, PA62

Revenue increase planning, PA64

Service quality standards, PA59–60

Strategic plan development, PA63

Video lottery terminals

Replacements, CC154

Executive council. See Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers)

 

Farmers' Markets Association. See also Global market (Brandon)

Food safety guidelines

Helwer, PA135

Todd, PA125, PA135

Farthing, Gerald (Deputy Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy; Deputy Minister of Education)

Audiologists and speech language pathologists

Shortage, PA156

Auditor General, annual reports

Special needs eucation

Opening remarks, PA140–141

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Keewatin Community College

Investment in information technology

Opening remarks, PA57–58

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology IT Audit

Opening remarks, PA57–58

Student Financial Assistance Program

Opening remarks, PA70–72

University of Winnipeg

Financial review

Opening remarks, PA57–58

Investment in information technology

Opening remarks, PA57–58

Auditor General's reports

Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation

Opening remarks, PA67–69

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Audit and recommendations, PA69

Policy and procedures manual, PA67

Children's Therapy Initiative

Collaborative services, PA150

Council on Post-Secondary Education

University of Winnipeg, budget consultations, PA58, PA63–64

Education assistants

Certification requirements, PA146–147

Departmental consultations, PA144

Employment statistics, PA143

Professional development opportunities, PA146

Role and responsibilities, PA144–146

Education system

Class sizes, cap on, PA156–157

Report cards, standardization, PA160

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Diagnosis increase, PA153–154

Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School

Availability and updates, PA142–143

Joint university government group

Status, PA64

Knowledge Infrastructure Program

Compliance and financial audits, PA69

Project statistics and costs, PA72–73

Stimulus capital projects, timeline extension, PA68

University College of the North, projects, PA72–73

Post-secondary education

Bursaries and scholarships, need for, PA75

Post-secondary facilities

Information technology budgets, PA74

Red River College

Union Bank Tower, project audits, PA69, PA73

Regional health authorities

Special needs, services for children, PA150

Science Complex and College for the Environment

Audits, PA68

Special needs education

Assistive technology, availability and costs, PA161

Behavioural conditions, diagnosis increase, PA154–155

Children's Therapy Initiative, PA150

Clinical Outcomes project status, PA150–151

Clinicians

Assessment wait times, PA149

Shortages, strategies for, PA148, PA150

Specialty requirements, PA155–156

Departmental consultations, PA143

Disability category levels, PA149

Enrolment and funding increase, PA163

Geographic funding, PA158

Government website, information accessibility, PA142

Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School, PA142–143

Life skills learning resources, need for, PA158

Parents, consultations with, PA157

Regional health authorities, programs, PA150

School divisions

Diagnosis and funding applications, PA141, PA152, PA162

Policy reviews, PA141, PA152

School divisions, diagnosis and funding applications, PA162–163

Student outcomes, monitoring of, PA147–148, PA160

Students, individual education plans, PA159

Teachers, role and resources, PA156

Speech language pathologists and audiologists

Shortage, PA156

Student aid

Application process, PA71–72, PA75

Default rates, PA72

Financial assistance information system, PA71

Income verification methods, PA71

Scholarships and bursaries, information, PA71

Student Financial Aid System

Implementation target date, 74–75

University College of the North

Distance education, evaluation of, PA58, PA66, PA74

Information technology

Auditor General's recommendations, PA58

Disaster plan update, PA58, PA76

Operating standards, PA65–66

Staff turnover, PA66

Knowledge Infrastructure Program projects, PA72–73

Service level monitoring, PA66

University of Manitoba

Art Research Technology (ART) Lab, program audits, PA68

University of Winnipeg

Budget and funding level communiciations, PA58, PA61–62

Capital projects, budgeting, PA63

Cisco technology system revenue, PA64

Council on Post-Secondary Education, budget consultations, PA58, PA63–64

Financial system status, PA59

Funding comparisons, PA62

Information technology

Investment, PA57

Staff turnover, PA61

Revenue increase planning, PA64

Science Complex and College for the Environment, audits, PA68

Service quality standards, PA57–58, PA59–61, PA65

Service system, security breaches, PA61

Strategic plan development, PA63

Feasey, Scott (Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba)

Insurance Amendment Act

[Bill 27]

Consumer protection, SED45

Public presentation, SED45

Feaver, Charles (Bike to the Future)

Bicycle paths and riders

Bicyclists, positions on roads, SED34–35

Municipal speed limit reductions, impact of, SED33–34

Passing distance for vehicles, SED35

Route prohibition, SED35

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic)

[Bill 32]

Public presentation, SED34

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Public presentation, SED32–34

Speed limit reductions, SED33–34

Federal transfer payments

Provincial comparisons

Clarkson, PA21

Jha, PA21

Fernandez, Lynne (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives)

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details, HR105

Public-Private Partnership Transparency and Accountability Act

Chief Peguis Trail, HR105

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Contract summary requirements, HR104

Cost overruns, responsibility for, HR103

Legal contract transaction costs, HR103

Project cancellations, possibility of, HR105

Public presentation, HR103–104

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Diagnosis increase

Farthing, PA153–154

Gerrard, PA153

Finance Department. See also Risk Oversight Committee; Treasury Risk Management Framework

Legislative review, compliance

Bellringer, PA115

Clarkson, PA116

Helwer, PA115–116

Trading activity offices

Clarkson, PA110–111

Stefanson, PA110–111

First Nations communities. See also Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act; Jordan's Principle

Casino training centres, need for

Graydon, CC153

Hodgins, CC153

Star Centres, casino training

Graydon, CC153

Hodgins, CC153

Tobacco use reduction programs

Gerrard, SED9

Gibson, SED7–8

Water and sewer infrastructure

Sutherland, SED101–102

First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services

Accounts receivable, authority

Clarkson, PA18

Stefanson, PA18

Fleisher, Zach (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR34–35

Student associations, consultations with, HR36

Tuition fees, HR34–35

University autonomy concerns, HR35

Universities

Funding formula, HR35

Flooding

Election, effect on

Verma, LA21

Food safety, impact on

Gerrard, 135

Sussman, 135

Water wells, protection of

McIntyre, SED106–107

Sutherland, SED102

Whelan Enns, SED98–99

Folklorama

Food safety initiatives

Sussman, PA127

Food Processors Association

Food safety courses

Todd, PA133

Wishart, PA133

Food safety. See also Auditor General, annual reports; Canadian Food Inspection Agency; Hedgehog Inspection System

Auditor General's recommendations

Bellringer, PA137

Pedersen, PA136–137

Sussman, PA137

Todd, PA137

Departmental responsibility

Bellringer, PA124

Todd, PA124–125

Farmers' market guidelines

Helwer, PA135

Todd, PA125, PA135

Flood, impact of

Gerrard, 135

Sussman, 135

Folklorama program initiatives

Sussman, PA127

Food-borne illnesses, statistics on

Gerrard, PA134–135

Sussman, PA134–135

Todd, PA134

Food handling training and licencing

Braun, PA136

Sussman, PA133–134, PA136

Wishart, PA133–134

Food service establishments, infraction closures

Sussman, PA127

Growing Forward program initiatives

Pedersen, PA136

Todd, PA125–126, PA136

Inspections

Commercial kitchens

Helwer, PA136

Sussman, PA136

Frequency and violations

Gerrard, PA134–135

Pedersen, PA131–132

Sussman, PA131–132

Todd, PA134–135

Meat and dairy regulations

Pedersen, PA130–131

Todd, PA130–131

Processing plants

Pedersen, PA130

Todd, PA125, PA130

Services takeover (Winnipeg)

Pedersen, PA129

Sussman, PA126–127, PA129

Statistics and targets

Dewar, PA129

Sussman, PA126–127, PA128–129

Targets and statistics

Dewar, PA128

Todd, PA126, PA128

Inspections, rural

Pedersen, PA129

Sussman, PA129

Todd, PA129

Inspectors

Conflict of interest declarations

Pedersen, PA132

Sussman, PA132

Qualifications

Pedersen, PA129–130

Sussman, PA129–130

Training

Todd, PA133

Wishart, PA133

Training process

Bellringer, PA124

Pedersen, PA131

Todd, PA125, PA128, PA131, PA133

Wishart, PA133

Vacancies

Pedersen, PA131

Sussman, PA131

Joint audit oversight committee

Sussman, PA126

Todd, PA125

Public education initiatives

Bellringer, PA124

Todd, PA125

Responsibility

Bellringer, PA124

Todd, PA124–125, PA125

Food Safety Act

Proclamation timeline

Pedersen, PA130

Todd, PA125, PA130

Football. See Investors Group Field; Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Fort Garry Business Centre

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission lease and expansion

Schuler, CC19–20

Zubach, CC19–20

Fortified Buildings Amendment Act

[Bill 15]

First responders, dangers to

Swan, HR16

Opening remarks

Goertzen, HR16–17

Swan, HR16

Foster care

Caregiving agreements

MacDonald, LA8

Mitchelson, LA7–8

Child fatalities

MacDonald, LA4–5

Mitchelson, LA4–5

Child removal transition planning

MacDonald, LA6–7

Mitchelson, LA6–7

Family reunification policies

MacDonald, LA12

McFadyen, LA12

Water safety information

MacDonald, LA13

McFadyen, LA13

Francophone population

Increase

Richer, SED22

Fraser, Bill (Manitoba Hydro)

Manitoba Hydro

Board meetings, public access, CC55–56

Board membership, information on, CC54–55

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Location reviews, CC45

French language services policy. See also Bilingual Service Centres Act; Chartier Report (1998)

Boucher, SED20

Richer, SED22

Friends for Life

Impaired driving awareness campaign

Swan, CC84

Friesen, Cameron (Morden-Winkler) P.C.

Aging in Place strategy

Funding requirements, PA93

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Funding, PA34–35

Stimulus construction projects, PA34

Education assistants

Certification requirements, PA146

Departmental consultations, PA144

Employment statistics, PA143

Professional development opportunities, PA146

Role and responsibilities, PA144–146

Education system

Report cards, standardization, PA160

Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School

Availability and updates, PA142–143

Knowledge Infrastructure Program

Project statistics and costs, PA72–73

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA117

Manitoba eHealth

Security analyst, hiring process, PA201

Personal care homes

Admissions wait times, PA87

Capital projects plans, PA93–94

Regional demographic studies, PA94

Regional health authority amalgamations, PA94–95

Personal Injury Protection Plan

Benefits, receivership timeline compliance, PA171

Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)

[Bill 21]

Amendments

Clause 2, 35.2(4), SED110

passed, SED110

Code of conduct breaches, SED65–66

Opening remarks, SED109

Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools)

[Bill 9]

Implementation compliance, HR21

Opening remarks, HR19–20

Restricted access for maintenance, HR20

User priorities and fees, HR20

Public sector compensation disclosure

Income threshold increase, PA120–121

Vendor contract payments, PA121

Regional health authorities

Information technology

Database compromises, PA202

Geographical and bandwidth concerns, PA202

Information technology directors

Titles and roles, PA201

Organization leaders, appointments of, HR79

Special needs, services for children, PA150

Risk Oversight Committee

Members and meeting frequency, PA112–113

Special needs education

Assistive technology, availability and costs, PA160–161

Clinical Outcomes project status, PA151–152

Clinicians

Assessment wait times, PA149

Shortages, strategies, PA149–150

Departmental consultations, PA143

Enrolment and funding increase, PA162–163

Government website, information accessibility, PA141–142

Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School, PA142–143

Regional health authorities, programs, PA150

School divisions

Diagnosis and funding applications, PA152, PA161–163, PA162

Policy reviews, PA151–152

Student outcomes, monitoring of, PA160

Students, individual education plans, PA159

Tabor Home

Project status (Morden), PA95

University of Winnipeg

Information technology

Staff turnover, PA61

Service quality standards, PA60–61

Service system, security breaches, PA61

Wireless network security

Regional health authorities, policies and standards, PA201

Friesen, John (Eden Mental Health Centre)

Eden Mental Health Centre

Funding, HR78–79

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Surplus funds, use of, HR79

Regional health authorities

Amalgamations, rural impact, HR79

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement)

[Bill 6]

Public presentation, HR78–79

Fubara-Manuel, Irene (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

College students, exclusion of, HR62

Public presentation, HR61–62

Tuition fee cap, degree program exemptions, HR62

 

Gambling addictions. See also Addictions Foundation of Manitoba; Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Access to programs

Ashton, CC160

Ewasko, CC160–161

Mehmel, CC160–161

Increase

Ashton, CC169

Graydon, CC169

Gaming. See Casinos; Online gaming; Video lottery terminals

Gaudreau, Dave (St. Norbert) N.D.P.

Apprenticeship Recognition Act

[Bill 212]

Opening remarks, PB9

High School Apprenticeship Program, PB5

Gender identity

History in Aboriginal cultures

McLeod, HR6

Preferred names

Mills, HR8

Violence against

Crowe/Brownlie, HR10–11

Howard, HR9

Hunter, HR9

Layne, HR12

Mandzuik, HR5

McLeod, HR7

Youth and identity

Layne, HR12

Mills, HR7–8

Swan, HR8

Gender-neutral washrooms

Crowe/Brownlie, HR10

Mills, HR7

Generating stations and dams. See also specific stations and dams

Effects of (Northern Manitoba)

Beddome, SED87

Geothermal energy. See Alternative energy; Greenhouse gas emissions; Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance

Gerrard, Hon. Jon (River Heights) Lib.

Aboriginal child and family services agencies

Jewish Child and Family Service agency, consultations with, PB8

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Expired terms, ministerial notice, PA193

Member vacancies, PA191

Term limits, PA191

Alternative energy

Wind energy grid integration, CC51–52

Apprenticeship training

Funding, PB5

Audiologists and speech language pathologists

Shortage, PA156

Auditor General, annual reports

Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments

Recommendations implementation, PA191–192

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA229

Environmental Livestock Program

Recommendations implementation, PA227

Autism spectrum disorder

Diagnosis increase, PA153

Auto theft

Statistics, CC120

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Audits

Competitive process, PA29–31

Compliance (Deloitte Touche), PA38

Contract tender requirements, PA30

Project documentation, lack of, PA33

Project risk assessments, PA30–32

Provincial reporting requirements, PA38

Stimulus construction projects, PA33–34, PA39

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details, HR105

Child safety seats

Injury reduction statistics, HR91

With Child-Without Alcohol

Awareness campaign effectiveness, CC10–11

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA229

Dementia

Personal care home patients, 92

Driver and vehicle licensing

Motorcycle registration rate comparisons, CC118–119

Employment and Income Assistance Program

Rent allowances, SED12

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Legislation improvements, SED93

Environmental Livestock Program

Audit recommendations, PA227

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Diagnosis increase, PA153

First Nations communities

Tobacco use reduction programs, SED9

Flooding

Food safety, impact on, 135

Food safety

Flood, impact of, 135

Food-borne illnesses, statistics on, PA134–135

Inspection frequency and violations, PA134–135

Greenhouse gas emissions

Methane and fertilizer components, PA214–215

Nitrous oxide reduction target, PA220–221

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Processing plant implementation targets, PA134

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Surplus funds, use of, HR90

Jewish Child and Family Service agency

Aboriginal agencies, consultations with, PB8

Jordan's Principle, implementation of, PA152

Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers)

[Bill 209]

Cooling-off period, timelines, LA47

Employment restrictions, provisions, LA47, LA50

Manitoba Hydro

Corporate rate structure, CC50–51

Northern States Power export contract, CC51

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Critical need timeline, CC52

Underwater location, CC53

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

With Child-Without Alcohol campaign, CC10–11

Site inspection statistics, CC10

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

IBM Canada contract, CC118

Liabilities, unearned premiums, CC119

Physician consultations, CC120–121

Unpaid claim provisions, CC119

Northern States Power

Power export contract, CC51

Personal care homes

Antipsychotic drug prescriptions, PA91–92

Capital project plans, PA92

Patient restraint usage, PA91

Patients with dementia, strategies for, 92

Quality standard compliance, HR83

Pharmaceutical Act

Proclamation timeline, SED6

Post-secondary education

Bursaries, need for, HR30, HR38

Post-secondary facilities

Information technology budgets, PA74

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Possible amendments, HR41

Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR46

Universities, consultations with, HR43

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Audit requirements, HR108

Chief Peguis Trail, HR105

Red River College

Capital project status and funding, PA31

Regional health authorities

Amalgamations, rural impact, HR79–80

Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Patient record custody, responsibility for, HR3–5

Soil conditions

Nitrous oxide reduction target, PA220–221

Special needs education

Behavioural conditions, diagnosis increase, PA154–155

Clinicians, specialty requirements, PA155

Speech language pathologists and audiologists

Shortage, PA156

Tobacco use reduction

First Nations communities, SED9

University College of the North

Distance education, evaluation of, PA74

University of Winnipeg

Low-income students, accessibility, HR46

Service quality standards, PA64–65

Waste-water treatment plants

Project status and risk assessment (Elma), PA31

Water wells

First Nations communities, regulations, PA225

Workers Compensation Board

Social assistance benefits, relation with, CC69–70

Time-loss injury rate, CC69

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Generating capacity and costs, CC51

Operation timeline, CC52

Water flow availability, CC52

Gibson, Murray (MANTRA-Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance)

Create and Rate antitobacco program, SED8

First Nations communities

Tobacco use reduction programs, SED7–8

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Public presentation, SED6–8

Pharmacies

Smoking cessation programs, SED8

Review and Rate

Antitobacco program, SED8

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)

Programs, SED7–9

Tobacco products

Cessation programs, SED7

Mortality rate statistics, SED7

Reduction initiatives, First Nations communities, SED7–8

Vending machine sales, ban of, SED7

Giroux, Jon (Private Citizen)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Public presentation, SED38–39

Speed limit reductions, SED38

Global market (Brandon)

Neighbourhood renewal funding

Allen, SED59

Goertzen, Kelvin (Steinbach) P.C.

Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (Administrative Forfeiture and Miscellaneous Amendments)

[Bill 11]

Opening remarks, HR16

Elections

Electronic voting, viability of, LA31

Voter identification requirements, LA26

Elections, Commissioner of

Complaints, investigation resolutions, LA39–40

Elections Manitoba office

Campaign election documents, refiling requirements, LA39

Enumeration process, evalution of, LA31–33

Enumerators, payment details, LA31

Fixed election dates, consultations on, LA26

Political parties, compliance fund, LA26

Fortified Buildings Amendment Act

[Bill 15]

Opening remarks, HR16–17

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program)

[Bill 22]

Opening remarks, HR19

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Opening remarks, HR14

Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers)

[Bill 209]

Content review

Opening remarks, LA43–45

Cooling-off period, timelines, LA50

Employment restrictions, provisions, LA46–50

Independent officers, definition of, LA47–48

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Automated voice system concerns, PA54

Client satisfaction survey availability, PA55

Payment collection and disbursement, PA54

Manitoba Human Rights Commission

Complaint dismissals, HR14

Manitoba Maintenance Management Program

Default payment reviews, PA52

Performance measurement evaluation reports, PA53, PA56

Report generating capacity, PA52–53

System costs, PA52

Missing Persons Act

[Bill 4]

Opening remarks, HR15

Political parties

Anonymous cash donations, LA33

Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Opening remarks, HR22

Use of Animals to Shield Unlawful Activities Act

[Bill 19]

Opening remarks, HR17

Government debt. See Provincial debt

Grant Park Liquor Mart

Expansion

Schuler, CC23

Zubach, CC23

Graydon, Cliff (Emerson) P.C.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Crown corporations, funding from, CC29–30

Assiniboia Downs

Video lottery terminal revenues, CC163

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Crown corporations, contributions from, CC30, CC147

Casinos

Impact of online gaming, CC167

Crown corporations

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC29–30

Driver and vehicle licensing

Amalgamation with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC92, CC98–99

Enhanced driver licenses

Consumer fees, CC113

Project status and costs, CC96–98, CC113–114

Unlicensed vehicles, tracking of, CC134

First Nations communities

Casino training centres, need for, CC153

Star Centres, casino training, CC153

Gambling addictions

Increase, CC169

Harness racing industry

Funding inquiries, CC161

Investors Group Field

Funding from Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, CC147

Liquor and lotteries merger, CC168–169

Manitoba Gaming Control Commission

Fee revenue, CC153

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding of, CC29–30

AIR MILES program usage information, CC29

Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution, CC30

Corporate tax expenditures, CC30

Environmental protection tax expenditures, CC30

Grocery store vendors, CC29

Vendor distance requirements, CC29

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Advertising expenditures and effectiveness, CC145, CC153–154

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC143

Bingo volunteer programs, CC145–146

Collective agreements, CC152

Consulting projects and costs, CC151

Employee training options, CC150–151

Fleet vehicle use, CC149

Funding to Canadian Museum for Human Rights, CC147

Funding to community-based organizations, CC147

Harness racing support, CC161

Investors Group Field contribution, CC147

Net income, CC149

Public awareness campaigns, CC144–145

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre season ticket purchase and use of, CC144

Salary expenditures, CC149–150

Top employer recognition, CC145

Voluntary Exclusion Program evaluation, CC172

Winnipeg Blue Bombers support, CC144, CC147

Winnipeg Jets support, CC144, CC148

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Basic insurance rate rebates, CC95–96

Cellphone use while driving

Dedicated enforcement campaign, CC132

Competitive insurance line revenues, CC93–94

Extension Development Fund, CC93–94

Fraud investigation policies, CC114–116

Funding of police services, CC132–133

IBM Canada contract, CC91, CC93, CC97

Injury claim process, CC117

Online gaming

BC program partnership, CC164–166

Casino revenue, impact on, CC167

Concerns with, CC163–164

Grey-market sites, CC167

Partnership costs, CC164–165

Player accessibility, CC166–167

Sports betting, availability of, CC167

Virtual casino games, CC167

Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act

[Bill 208]

Opening remarks, PB8–9

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

Support from Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, CC144

Star Centres

Casino training facilities, project status, CC152–153

First Nations communities, casino training, CC153

True North Sports & Entertainment

Video lottery terminal revenues, CC148–149

Video lottery terminals

Replacements, CC151

Revenue commission

Assiniboia Downs, CC163

True North Sports & Entertainment, CC148–149

Technology requirements, CC152

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC144, CC147

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC144, CC148

Winnipeg Police Service

Funding from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC132–133

World wars

Personal stories, PB9

Green Party

Energy, position on

Beddome, SED87

Greenhouse gas emissions

Adaptive capacity, building of

Allum, PA215

Meier, PA215

Biomass conversions

Chomiak, CC50

Maguire, PA218

Meier, PA218

Wishart, CC50

Emission levels

Federal levels, provincial percentage

Maguire, PA216

Meier, PA216

Levels by decade

Cullen, PA218

Driedger, PA213

Meier, PA218–219

Reduction projects, accuracy of

Driedger, PA213

Meier, PA213–214

Targets

Bellringer, PA212

Driedger, PA213, PA222–223

Meier, PA212–213, PA222–223

Fuel efficiency standards, reduction estimates

Driedger, PA214

Meier, PA214

Geothermal reduction estimates

Driedger, PA214

Meier, PA214

Industry sectors

Emission percentages

Driedger, HR213

Meier, HR213

Federal standards

Meier, PA216

Interdepartmental Planning Board

Meier, PA215, PA221

Pedersen, PA221

Kyoto Protocol

Cullen, PA218–219

Driedger, PA223

Meier, PA218–219, PA223

Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation

Meier, PA227

Methane and fertilizer components

Gerrard, PA214–215

Meier, PA214–215

Nitrous oxide reduction target

Gerrard, PA220–221

Meier, PA220–221

Organic Transition Program

Maguire, PA217

Meier, PA217

Public information communications

Maguire, PA217

Meier, PA217–218

Science groups, initiatives

Maguire, PA216–217

Meier, PA217

Greyhound Canada

Service reductions

Dobrowolski, SED24

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

Committee, need for

Bell, SED96

First Nations, consultations with

Mackintosh, SED103

Rowat, SED103

Sutherland, SED101–104

Whelan Enns, SED100

Wishart, SED103

Government intent

Meier, PA224

Opening remarks

Wishart, SED115–116

Public presentations

Beddome, SED107–109

Bell, SED95–96

Jarema, SED104–105

McIntyre, C., SED105–107

Shapiro, SED96–98

Sutherland, SED101–103

Whelan Enns, SED98–100

Growing Forward program

Food safety initiatives

Pedersen, PA136

Todd, PA125–126, PA136

Guse, Ronald (Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association)

Healthy living and wellness

Initiatives, SED6

Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association

Tobacco sale ban, motion for, SED4

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Public presentation, SED4–5

Pharmaceutical Act

Proclamation timeline, SED6–7

QUIT: Quit Using and Inhaling Tobacco

Pharmacy program resource, SED5

Tobacco products

Champix medication, safety of, SED5

Sales ban, SED4

 

HACCP. See Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Hamilton and Asseltine. See Elections Manitoba office

Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School

Availability and updates

Farthing, PA142–143

Friesen, PA142–143

Harms, Jake (Legislative Counsel)

Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act

[Bill 300]

Report, PB9

Young Men's Christian Association of Brandon Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Report, PB10

Harness racing industry

Funding inquiries

Ashton, CC162–163

Graydon, CC161

Hodgins, CC161–162

Harold, Doug (IT Audit Principal)

Wireless network security

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, policies and standards, PA205–206

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Processing plant implementation targets

Gerrard, PA134

Todd, PA132–134

Wishart, PA132–133

Head injuries

Reduction programs

Warda, SED36

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Faith-based organizations, concerns of

Driedger, HR127

Lussier, HR87–89

Oswald, HR82–83, HR127

Pronyk, HR81

Turenne-Maynard, HR84

Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies

Driedger, HR126–127

Lussier, HR89

Oswald, HR83, HR86–87, HR126–127

Pronyk, HR81–82

Turenne-Maynard, HR84–87

Service purchase agreements

Driedger, HR127

Oswald, HR127

Pronyk, HR80–81

Surplus funds, use of

Driedger, HR89

Friesen, J., HR79

Gerrard, HR90

Lussier, HR89–90

Oswald, HR86

Pronyk, HR80–81

Turenne-Maynard, HR85

Health Department

Information technology software purchases, patient privacy levels

Cullen, PA198

Oswald, PA199

Sussman, PA198–199

Public health inspector staffing

Sussman, PA126

Public health risk-based system (Winnipeg)

Dewar, PA128

Sussman, PA127–128

Health records. See Manitoba eHealth; Physicians and surgeons; Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act

Healthy living and wellness

Initiatives

Guse, SED6

Rondeau, SED6

Hedgehog Inspection System

Utilization for food safety

Pedersen, PA129–131

Sussman, PA127–129

Todd, PA130–131

Helwer, Reg (Brandon West) P.C.

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Member diversity, importance of, PA192

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Derivative financial instruments, use of

Recommendations implementation, PA111–112

Risk management consultations, PA112

Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Reporting–Section 9

Recommendations implementation, PA120

Auditor General's office

Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010

Accounting method standards, PA7

Autobody shops

I-Car certification method contract, CC108–109

Crown corporations

Investment and borrowing strategies, PA111

Service affordability, CC86

Driver and vehicle licensing

Graduated licensing program, registration concerns, CC107

Rural services, CC131–132

Temporary permits, renewal concerns, CC129

Testing simulators, CC111

Unlicensed vehicles, tracking of, CC128

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Aboriginal social enterprises, involvement of, SED81

Consumer equity concerns, SED74

Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED78

Opening remarks, SED110

Social enterprises, involvement of, SED83

Farmers' Markets Association

Food safety guidelines, PA135

Finance Department

Legislative review, compliance, PA115–116

Food safety

Commercial kitchen inspection, PA136

Farmers' market guidelines, PA135

Home Care Program

Coordination with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, PA178

Keeyask Generating Station

Project status and costs, CC56

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Departmental controllership plans, PA116

Finance Department compliance, PA115–116

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Customer service issues, PA55–56

Manitoba Housing Authority

Fire safety training programs, PA49–50

Sprinkler system standards, PA50

Manitoba Hydro

Board meetings, public access, CC55

Board membership, information on, CC54–55

Capital projects, economic review, SED71

Chief executive officer salary expenditure, CC54

Community development funds, CC53

Energy efficency programs, SED93–94

Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED78

Keeyask Generating Station status and costs, CC56

Rate affordability, SED45

Risk managment audit, PA112

Senior executive turnover, CC53

Union negotiations, effect on rates, CC53

Manitoba Hydro International

Nigerian government, contract with, CC54

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Budget estimates, CC45

Community development fund accessibility, CC46

Riding Mountain National Park, location in, CC45–46, CC53

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Accounting method standard, CC112–113

Asset valuations, CC138

Automated licence plate reader costs, CC128–129

Board membership information, CC130–131

Cityplace occupancy rate, CC136

Claimant appeal process, CC110–111, CC138

Customer satisfaction surveys, CC111

Employee increase, CC129–130

Employee mileage renumeration, CC138

Fleet vehicle ownership, CC137–138

Graduated licensing program, registration concerns, CC107

I-Car autobody certification contract, CC108–109

IBM Canada contract, CC88–91

Insurance broker compensation, CC107–108

Online claim reporting, CC130

Opening remarks, CC85

Police helicopter sponsorship, CC129

Request for proposals, policies, CC87–88

Sole-source contracts and tendering, CC86, CC88

Vehicle registration fee increase, CC85–87

Personal care homes

Capital project contract process, PA96

Home-of-choice possibilities, PA88

Regional health authority amalgamations, PA88

Personal Injury Protection Plan

Benefits

Appeal process, PA175, PA180

Customer-submitted account reimbursements, PA172–173

Receivership timeline compliance, PA171

Case management

Performance ratings, PA180

Staff resources and caseload average, PA173

Claimants

Tax information use, PA176

Definition of vehicular accidents, PA170

Home Care Program, coordination with, PA178

Recommendations implementation, PA168–169

Pharmacare Program

Recommendations implementation, PA102–103

Provincial debt

Net debt update, PA20

Public Accounts, audits of

Volumes 1-4

Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21

Public Utilities Board

Capital plans review capabilty, SED44

Mandate, expansion of, SED43

Riding Mountain National Park

Bipole III location, CC45–46, CC53

Special needs education

Geographic funding, PA158

Winnipeg Police Services

Helicopter sponsorship by Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC129

Young Men's Christian Association of Brandon Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Opening remarks, PB10

High School Apprenticeship Program

Bobbette, PB5

Gaudreau, PB5

Jakob, PB2

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program)

[Bill 22]

First-time offenders, mandatory enforcement

Swan, HR18

Impaired drivers, recidivism rate

Swan, HR18

Lifetime ignition interlock criteria

Swan, HR18–19

MADD Canada, support by

Swan, HR18

Opening remarks

Goertzen, HR19

Swan, HR18–19

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Inter-City Bus Service)

[Bill 5]

Opening remarks

Ashton, SED48

Public presentations

Dorbrowolski, SED24

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic)

[Bill 32]

Opening remarks

Briese, SED49

Public presentations

Carter, SED46–47

Feaver, SED34

Uniformity of regulations

Kriellaars, SED54

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, SED55

Kriellaars, SED54–55

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Association of Manitoba Municipalities, consultations with

Ashton, SED23

Dobrowolski, SED24

Eichler, SED23

Opening remarks

Ashton, SED48

Playground zones, inclusion of

Warda, SED36

Public presentations

Dobrowolski, SED22–23

Feaver, SED32–34

Giroux, SED38–39

McMahon, SED37–38

Swanson, SED39–42

Sweryda, SED25–27

Warda, SED36–37

Speed limits, standardization of

Warda, SED36

Signage concerns

Sweryda, SED26–27

Speed limit reductions

Dobrowolski, SED22–23

Feaver, SED33–34

Giroux, SED38–39

McMahon, SED38

Swanson, SED39, SED40–41

Sweryda, SED25–26

Warda, SED36

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats)

[Bill 8]

Opening remarks

Rondeau, HR129

Public presentations

Warda, HR90–91

Highway Traffic Amendment and Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets)

[Bill 37]

Amendment

Clause 2

Driedger, HR129–130

Rondeau, HR129–130

passed, HR129–130

Enforcement concerns

Beddome, HR118

Opening remarks

Rondeau, HR129

Public presentations

Beddome, HR118–119

Warda, HR91–92

Highway Traffic Board

Muncipal meetings

Swanson, SED41

Highways and roads

Injury and fatality statistics

Warda, SED36

Hildahl, Ken

Condolences

Rondeau, CC2

Schuler, CC4

Hodgins, Winston (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation)

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Crown corporations, funding from, CC159

Assiniboia Downs

Video lottery terminal revenues, CC156

Auditor General, annual reports

Wireless network security

Opening remarks, PA203–205

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Crown corporation contributions, CC147

Casinos

Impact of online gaming, CC167

Responsible gaming centres, CC159

Crown corporations

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC159

First Nations communities

Casino training centres, need for, CC153

Star Centres, casino training, CC153

Harness racing industry

Funding inquiries, CC161–162

Investors Group Field

Crown corporations, contributions from, CC147

Manitoba Gaming Control Commission

Fee revenue, CC153

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC159

Advertising expenditures and effectiveness, CC145, CC153–154

Bingo volunteer programs, CC145–147

Borrowing needs, approval process, CC157

Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution, CC147

Collective agreements, status of, CC152

Community-based organizations, funding of, CC147

Consulting projects and costs, CC151

Debt guarantee fee, CC157

Employee training options, CC150–151

Employee volunteerism, CC144

Fleet vehicle use, CC149

Flight Deck program, CC143

Harness racing, support for, CC161–162

IBM Canada, contract with, CC151

Information technology

Accessibility priority, PA208

External audits, PA206–207

Investors Group Field contribution, CC147

Loan servicing needs, CC157–158

Net income, CC149, CC156–158

Operating expenditures, CC158

Payments to levels of government, CC155–156

Public awareness campaigns, CC144–145

Responsible gaming program, CC158–159

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, support of, CC144

Royal Winnipeg Ballet support, CC144

Salary expenditures, CC149–150

Security radio communiciations, decommission of, PA207

Top employer recognition, CC144–145

US purchase, currency rate risks, CC158

Voluntary Exclusion Program evaluation, CC172

Winnipeg Blue Bombers support, CC144, CC147–148

Winnipeg Goldeyes support, CC144

Winnipeg Jets support, CC143–144, CC148

McPhillips Station Casino

Data centre project, CC151

Online gaming

BC program partnership, CC164–166

Casino revenue, impact on, CC167

Concerns with, CC164

Grey-market sites, CC167

Partnership costs, CC164–165

Player accessibility, CC166–167

Responsible gambling programs, CC171

Sports betting, availability of, CC167

Virtual casino games, CC167

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

Support from Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, CC144

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Support from Crown corporations, CC144

Star Centres

Casino training facility status, CC152

First Nations communities, casino training, CC153

True North Sports & Entertainment

Video lottery terminal revenues, CC149

Video lottery terminals

Payout percentages, CC155

Replacements, CC151, CC154

Revenue commission

Assiniboia Downs, CC156, CC158

Municipal allocation, CC154

True North Sports & Entertainment, CC149

Technology requirements, CC152

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporation season ticket purchases, CC144, CC147–148

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Crown corporation season ticket purchases, CC144

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporation season ticket purchases, CC143–144, CC148

Flight Deck program, CC143

Wireless network security

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, policies and standards, PA203–205, PA207–208

Hog industry

Water consumption

McIntyre, SED106

Holowchak, G. Henry (Private Citizen)

Local Government Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Public presentation, HR76–77

Municipal governments

Code of conduct policies and censure ability, HR77

Council concerns (RM of Siglunes), HR77

Election recalls, HR77

Home Care Program

Coordination with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Bellringer, PA178

Helwer, PA178

McLaren, PA178

Homelessness

Community initiative funding (Brandon)

Allen, SED59

Horse racing. See Harness racing industry

Housing

Energy retrofits, on-bill financing

Chomiak, SED70

Sale, SED68, SED70

West Central Women's Resource Centre

Cerilli, SED9–10

Housing, affordable. See Manitoba Housing Authority

Housing, rental. See also Employment and Income Assistance Program; West Central Women's Resource Centre; Winnipeg Rental Network

Application fees

Cerilli, SED11

Rondeau, SED11–12

Condominium conversions, tenant's first refusal rights

Cerilli, SED10–11

McIntyre, SED13

Energy retrofits, impact on rent

Bernas, SED77

Chomiak, SED74

Desorcy, SED73

Koroluk, SED84

McIntyre, SED82–83

Whelan Enns, SED89

Energy Savings Act, impact of

Bernas, SED77

Chomiak, SED74

Desorcy, SED73

Koroluk, SED84

McIntyre, SED83

Whelan Enns, SED89

Lack of

Sale, SED68

Older stock, concerns with

McIntyre, SED82–83

Rent increases, appeal process

Cerilli, SED10

McIntyre, SED13

Mitchell, SED61–62

Service packaging regulations

Cerilli, SED10

Tenancy terminations, form requirements

Cerilli, SED10

McIntyre, SED13

Howard, Hon. Jennifer (Fort Rouge) N.D.P.

Child and family services agencies

Children in care statistics, LA12

Special investigation reviews, LA2

Children's Advocate office

Annual report

Opening remarks, LA1–2

Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act

[Bill 33]

Consultations, lack of, HR120

Opening remarks, HR130

Elections

Voting stations

Accessibility, LA35–36

Gender identity

Violence against, HR9

Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers)

[Bill 209]

Content review

Opening remarks, LA45

Employment restrictions, provisions, LA46–49

Independent officers, definition of, LA48–49

Points of order

P/O by Schuler requesting that it be made clear that the NDP voted against letting leader of the Green Party address committee, LA29

Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act

[Bill 35]

Consultations, HR115, HR117

Municipal responsibility, HR116

Opening remarks, HR131–132

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow program

Awareness campaigns, CC78–79

Voices: Manitoba's Youth in Care Network, LA2

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion

Workers Compensation Board land, use of, CC69

Worker Advisor Office

Claim process, CC72

Workers Compensation Board

Board membership, information on, CC61–62

Claim appeal process, CC72

Claimant/physician disagreements, CC72

Injured workers, support for, CC70

Opening remarks, CC58

Parking lot ownership, CC68

Safety awareness campaigns, youth marketing, CC79

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion, use of land, CC69

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, HR14

Swan, HR13–14

Public presentations

Crowe/Brownlie, HR10–11

Hunter, HR8–9

Layne, HR11–12

Mandzuik, HR5

McLeod, HR6–7

Mills, HR7–8

Social disadvantaged, inclusion

Swan, HR13–14

Hunter, Kim (Institute for Women's and Gender Studies, University of Winnipeg)

Gender identity

Violence against, HR9

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Public presentation, HR8–9

Transgender Day of Remembrance, HR9

 

IBM Canada. See Manitoba Lotteries Corporation; Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Ignition-Interlock Program. See Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program)

Igweagu, Monica (Private Citizen)

Post-secondary education

International student fee revenue, HR61

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR59–61

Tuition fee cap, exemption policies, HR59–60

Immigration

Construction industry, employment opportunities

Pearce, SED74

Impaired driving. See also Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program); Operation Red Nose

Friends for Life campaign

Swan, CC84

Recidivism rate

Swan, HR18

Independent officers. See Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers)

Inland port area. See Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area)

Insurance Amendment Act

[Bill 27]

Consumer protection

Feasey, SED45

Olson, SED31

Electronic communication allowance

Olson, SED31

Fire coverage, exclusions to

Olson, SED31–32

Jurisdictional consistency

Zinatelli, SED29

Long-term disability coverage, insured basis guarantee

Stefanson, SED30

Zinatelli, SED29–30

Modernization and updates

Olson, SED31

Stefanson, SED30

Zinatelli, SED28–30

Public presentations

Feasey, SED45

Olson, SED30–32

Zinatelli, SED28–29

Regulation responsibilities

Olson, SED31

Intercity Bus Project

Public consultation report

Dobrowolski, SED24

Interdepartmental Planning Board

Mandate and budget

Meier, PA215, PA221

Pedersen, PA221

International Interests in Mobile Equipment Act (Aircraft Equipment)

[Bill 26]

Written submissions

Weinstein, SED16

International Two-Spirit Gathering

McLeod, HR6

Investors Group Field

Crown corporations, contributions from

Graydon, CC147

Hodgins, CC147

Schuler, CC27

Zubach, CC27

Government investments, audit of

Bellringer, PA8

Stefanson, PA8

Irvin-Ross, Hon. Kerri (Fort Richmond) N.D.P.

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Conflicts of interest, concerns, PA192

Deputy and assistant deputy ministers, PA190–191

Government website, information accessibility, PA190

Member diversity, importance of, PA192

Member vacancies, PA191

Process, PA191–192

Term limits, PA191, PA193

Auditor General, annual reports

Agencies, boards and commissions-appointments

Recommendations implementation, PA191–193

Community Renewal Act

[Bill 7]

Advisory council membership, SED60

Opening remarks, SED109

Neighbourhoods Alive!

Geographical representation, SED60, SED62

 

Jakob, Tanya (Apprenticeship Manitoba)

Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction, PB3

Apprenticeship Manitoba, evaluation of, PB3

Apprenticeship Recognition Act

[Bill 212]

Public presentation, PB2–3

Implementation, PB2–3

Apprenticeship training

Earning potential, PB3

Economic impact, PB2

Hiring incentives, PB3

Promotional advertising, PB2

High School Apprenticeship Program, PB2

Janzen, Jake (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation)

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Board membership information, CC131, CC134–135

Board structure changes, CC130–131

Jarema, Georgina (St. Germain/Vermette Community Association)

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

Public presentation, SED104–105

Water wells

Drilling, licensing and standards, SED104

Freshwater/saltwater boundary concerns, SED104

Landowners, drilling ability, SED105

Jewish Child and Family Service agency

Aboriginal agencies, consultations with

Gerrard, PB8

Leonoff, PB5–6

History

Leonoff, PB6–7

Private fundraising

Leonoff, PB7

Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act

[Bill 300]

Opening remarks

Blady, PB10

Stefanson, PB10

Public presentations

Leonoff, PB6–7

Report

Harms, PB9

Jha, Bidhu (Radisson) N.D.P.

Federal transfer payments

Provincial comparisons, PA21

Manitoba Housing Authority

Fire safety training programs, PA48–49

Manitoba Hydro

Risk managment audit, PA10

Provincial debt

Capital assets as equity, PA20

Special needs education

Student outcomes, monitoring of, PA147–148

Wireless network security

Manitoba eHealth, policies and standards, PA199

Joint university government group

Status

Ewasko, PA64

Farthing, PA64

Jordan's Principle

Implementation

Bellringer, PA153

Gerrard, PA152

Josephson, Wendy (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR56

University of Winnipeg

Funding comparisons, HR56

 

Keewatin College. See Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011; University College of the North

Keeyask Generating Station

Development agreements

Thomson, CC38

Generating capacity

Thomson, CC37, CC38

Project status and costs

Helwer, CC56

Thomson, CC35, CC56

Kenaston Liquor Mart

Expansion

Schuler, CC23

Zubach, CC23

Keystone Agricultural Producers

Workers Compensation Board, partnership with

Briese, CC81

Maharaj, CC81

Knowledge Infrastructure Program

Compliance and financial audits

Farthing, PA69

Project statistics and costs

Farthing, PA72–73

Friesen, PA72–73

Pedersen, PA72

Stimulus capital projects, timeline extension

Farthing, PA68

University College of the North, projects

Farthing, PA72–73

Koroluk, Glen (Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association)

Energy retrofits

On-bill financing, SED85–86

Rental housing, SED84

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Public presentation, SED84–86

Stakeholders, ministerial consultations, SED86–87

Transparency, lack of, SED84–86

Housing, rental

Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED84

Low Income Energy Efficiency Program

Limitations, SED84–85

Manitoba Hydro

Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED85–86

Energy efficency programs, SED84–85

Power Smart programs, SED84

Winter Heating Cost Control Act

Repeal, SED85

Kriellaars, Dean (Private Citizen)

Bicycle paths and riders

Bicyclists, positions on roads, SED55

Lane markings, SED55

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Powers of Traffic Authorities over Cycling Traffic)

[Bill 32]

Uniformity of regulations, SED54

Written submission, SED54–55

Krochack, Kahleigh (Private Citizen)

Post-secondary education

Student debt load, HR63

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR63–64

Kyoto Protocol

Greenhouse gas emissions

Cullen, PA218–219

Driedger, PA223

Meier, PA218–219, PA223

 

Layne, Jodie (Hollaback! Winnipeg)

Gender identity

Violence against, HR12

Youth and identity, HR12

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Public presentation, HR11–12

Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers)

[Bill 209]

Cooling-off period, timelines

Gerrard, LA47

Goertzen, LA50

Employment restrictions, provisions

Gerrard, LA47, LA50

Goertzen, LA46–50

Howard, LA46–49

Independent officers, definition of

Goertzen, LA47–48

Howard, LA48–49

Opening remarks

Goertzen, LA43–45

Howard, LA45

Research summary

Recksiedler, LA45–46

Legislative reviews, mandatory. See Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Co-ordinated effort recommendation

Bellringer, PA114

Stefanson, PA114

Completion of reviews, compliance percentage

Bellringer, PA117

Clarkson, PA115

Friesen, PA117

Stefanson, PA115

Departmental controllership plans

Bellringer, PA116

Clarkson, PA114, PA116

Helwer, PA116

Stefanson, PA114

Finance Department compliance

Bellringer, PA115

Clarkson, PA116

Helwer, PA115–116

Review uniformity

Clarkson, PA115

Stefanson, PA115

Statute of regulations, review requirements

Bellringer, PA114

Stefanson, PA113–114

Treasury Board, role of

Clarkson, PA114

Stefanson, PA114

Lemieux, Hon. Ron (Dawson Trail) N.D.P.

Local Government Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Opening remarks, HR130

Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area)

[Bill 20]

Opening remarks, SED49

Leonoff, Heather (Jewish Child and Family Service)

Aboriginal child and family services agencies

Jewish Child and Family Service agency, consultations with, PB5–6

Aboriginal Child Welfare Initiative, PB6

Jewish Child and Family Service agency

Aboriginal agencies, consultations with, PB5–6

History, PB6–7

Private fundraising, PB7

Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act

[Bill 300]

Public presentation, PB6–7

LGBT community. See Human Rights Code Amendment Act

Linklater, Maeengan (Private Citizen)

Aboriginal employment opportunities

Construction industry, SED79–80

Construction industry

Aboriginal employment opportunities, SED79–80

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Aboriginal consultations, need for, SED80–81

Aboriginal social enterprises, involvement of, SED80–81

Employment opportunities, possibility of, SED79

Public presentation, SED79–81

Lipsett, Edward (Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties)

Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)

[Bill 21]

Public presentation, SED66–67

Sanction process, SED67

Liquor and lotteries merger

Ashton, CC143, CC168–170

Ewasko, CC170

Graydon, CC168–170

Liquor Control Act

Premise inspections and compliance

Rondeau, CC3

Liquor marts. See specific outlets

Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation

Amendment recommendations

Meier, PA227

Local Government Statutes Amendment Act

[Bill 23]

Opening remarks

Briese, HR130

Lemieux, HR130

Public presentations

Dobrowolski, HR75–76

Holowchak, HR76–77

Long-term care. See Aging in Place strategy; Personal care homes

Lorenc, Chris (Manitoba Heavy Construction Association)

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Consultations, lack of, HR101

Contract summary requirements, HR102–103

Federal framework, adoption of, HR102

First Nations, exclusion of, HR100

Jurisdictional comparisons, HR102

Public presentations, HR99–101

Low Income Energy Efficiency Program

Limitations

Beddome, SED88

Koroluk, SED84–85

Loxley, John (Private Citizen)

Disraeli Freeway

Construction details, HR109

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Audit requirements, HR109–110

Consultations, lack of, HR110–111

Contract summary requirements, HR108–110

Public presentation, HR108–110

Disraeli Freeway, HR109

Lussier, Daniel (Catholic Health Association of Manitoba)

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Faith-based organizations, concerns of, HR87–89

Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies, HR89

Surplus funds, use of, HR89–90

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement)

[Bill 6]

Public presentation, HR87–89

 

M3P. See Manitoba Maintenance Management Program

MacDonald, Darlene (Children's Advocate)

Child and family services agencies

Case planning, LA9

Children in care

Child fatalities, Children's Advocate review, LA3

Statistics, LA11–12

Suicide statistics, LA5

Youth in transition, age extension planning, LA10

Special investigation reviews, LA3

Child and Family Services Authority

Recommendations implementation timeline, LA14

Social workers, training of, LA8

Staff turnover, LA8

Child and Family Services Information System

Usage, monitoring of, LA11

Child and Family Services Standards Manual

Review, LA8

Child Protection Branch

Three-year plan, LA9

Children's Advocate office

Annual report

Opening remarks, LA2–3

Child fatalities, review, LA3, LA4

Child prostitution cases, involvement with, LA14

Mandate, scope of, LA9–10

Public services, ease of use, LA3–4

Recommendations, LA14

Water safety recommendations, LA13

Foster care

Caregiving agreements, LA8

Child fatalities, LA4–5

Child removal transition planning, LA6–7

Family reunification policies, LA12

Water safety information, LA13

Personal history, LA13–14

Sinclair, Phoenix death

Children's Advocate's role in public inquiry, LA12–13

Southern First Nations Network

Social workers, training of, LA8

Youth suicides

Prevention recommendations, LA5–6

Mackintosh, Hon. Gord (St. Johns) N.D.P.

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

First Nations, consultations with, SED103

Maguire, Larry (Arthur-Virden) P.C.

Alternative energy

Pricing models, SED91

Biomass conversions

Incentives and processing, PA218

Building Urban Industries for Local Development

Employment training programs, SED76

Coal

Use reduction strategies, PA218

Construction industry

Employment opportunities, SED76

Contaminated sites and landfills

Provincial statistics, PA229–230

Solid waste co-ordinator, report from, PA229

Contaminated Sites Remediation Amendment Act

[Bill 29]

Opening remarks, SED116

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Aboriginal social enterprises, involvement of, SED81

Greenhouse gas emissions

Biomass conversions, PA218

Emission levels

Federal levels, provincial percentage, PA216

Organic Transition Program, PA217

Public information communications, PA217

Science groups, initiatives, PA216–217

Organic Transition Program

Project evaluation, PA217

Points of order

P/O by Braun requesting to know if question from member borders on policy discussion

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA99–100

P/O by Dewar asking for clarification if there were further questions on report of the Pharmacare Program

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA106–107

P/O by Dewar reminding member that previous report was passed

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA6

P/O by Dewar suggesting that comments that don't appear in Auditor General's reports shouldn't be referenced in committee

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA63

P/O by Stefanson requesting vote of the committee to move forward on decision to have steering committee and in camera meeting regarding Manitoba Hydro audit

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA11–12

Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)

[Bill 21]

Amendments

Clause 2, 35.2(4), SED110

passed, SED110

Water wells

Bacteriological water testing program, PA225

Drilling, licensing and standards, PA225

Maharaj, Winston (Workers Compensation Board)

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Crown corporations, contributions from, CC80–81

ChangeMakers contract

Workers Compensation Board, CC78

Keystone Agricultural Producers

Workers Compensation Board, partnership with, CC81

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow program

Awareness campaigns, CC79

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC80–81

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC80–81

Workers Compensation Board

323 Broadway, renovations of, CC64–65

Board membership, information on, CC60, CC62–63

Canadian Museum for Human Rights, contributions to, CC80–81

Claim appeal process, CC73

Claimant/physician disagreements, CC71

Communications budget, CC78

Credit rating, CC78

Facility renovation update (Brandon), CC65–66

Five-year plan

Accident fund reserve increase, CC78

Cash assets increase, CC77–78

Claim costs increase, CC76

Funding ratio decrease, CC75

Investment income decrease, CC77–78

Operating surplus discrepancies, CC74–75

Projected average assessment rate, CC75

Projected revenue loss, CC75

Health-care benefit increase, CC77

Health-care professionals, employment of, CC71

Information technology, outside consultations, CC73

Investment policy, CC77

Keystone Agricultural Producers, partnership with, CC81

MTS Centre, contributions to, CC80

Narcotics policy and injured workers, CC74

Opening remarks, CC59

Parking lot ownership, CC68

Performance and satisfaction surveys, CC74

Position relocations, CC66

Real estate property ownership, CC66–67, CC70–71

Safety awareness campaigns, youth marketing, CC79

Social assistance benefits, relation with, CC69–70

Social media, use of, CC79

Time-loss injury rate, CC69

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets, purchase and use of, CC80–81

Winnipeg Jets season tickets, purchase and use of, CC80–81

Maintenance Branch, Manitoba Housing

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011, PA43–44

Maintenance Enforcement Program. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011; Manitoba Maintenance Management Program

Automated voice system concerns

Goertzen, PA54

Schnoor, PA54

Client satisfaction survey availability

Goertzen, PA55

Customer service issues

Helwer, PA55–56

Schnoor, PA56

Payment collection and disbursement

Goertzen, PA54

Schnoor, PA51, PA54

Mandzuik, Ken (Manitoba Bar Association)

Gender identity

Inclusion in Human Rights Code, HR5

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Public presentation, HR5

Pride celebrations, HR5

Manitoba eHealth

Information technology, risk assessments

Sussman, PA197

Security analyst, hiring process

Ewasko, PA199–200

Friesen, PA201

Sussman, PA199–201

Vulnerability management software, implementation

Pedersen, PA197–198

Sussman, PA197–198

Wireless network security policies and standards

Bellringer, PA200

Jha, PA199

Pedersen, PA200

Sussman, PA197, PA199

Manitoba Gambling Research Program

Funding

Ashton, CC142

Manitoba Gaming Control Commission

Fee revenue

Graydon, CC153

Hodgins, CC153

Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance

Quality assurance program

Robins, SED71

Manitoba Green Retrofit

Mandate

Stewart, SED94

Manitoba Housing Authority. See also Public Housing Program under Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Arrears reviews and collection

Cramer, PA44

Enterprise resource planning system

Cramer, PA43–44

Fire safety training programs

Braun, PA44

Cramer, PA43, PA45–46, PA49–50

Helwer, PA49–50

Jha, PA48–49

Rowat, PA45

Five-year plan review

Bellringer, PA50–51

Pedersen, PA50–51

Housing stock assessment

Cramer, PA47

Rowat, PA46–47

Maintenance budget

Cramer, PA43, PA47

Rowat, PA47

Procurement services branch

Cramer, PA43

Property services regionalization

Cramer, PA44

Regional directors, internal audit process

Cramer, PA46

Rowat, PA46

Sprinkler system standards

Cramer, PA50

Helwer, PA50

Tenant statistics

Cramer, PA43

Treasury Board, reporting to

Cramer, PA43

Unit repairs and construction

Cramer, PA47–48

Rowat, PA47–48

Water and energy retrofit projects

Miller, SED93

Pearce, SED74

Manitoba Human Rights Commission. See also Human Rights Code Amendment Act

Complaint dismissals

Goertzen, HR14

Swan, HR14

Landlord and tenant guidelines

Swan, HR13

Manitoba Hydro. See also Energy Savings Act; Low Income Energy Efficiency Program; Wuskwatim Generating Station

Aboriginal employment levels

Thomson, CC40

Aboriginal employment opportunities

Thomson, CC40

Accounting method standards

Thomson, CC48–49

Wishart, CC48–49

Alternative energy initiatives

Chomiak, CC47

Cullen, CC47

Thomson, CC47

Annual report, March 2008

passed, CC56

Annual report, March 2009, CC31

Annual report, March 2010, CC31

Annual report, March 2011, CC31

Board meetings, public access

Fraser, CC55–56

Helwer, CC55

Board membership, information on

Chomiak, CC55

Fraser, CC54–55

Helwer, CC55–54

Capital expenditure program

Thomson, CC34

Capital projects, economic review

Helwer, SED71

Sale, SED71

Chief executive officer, salary expenditure

Chomiak, CC54

Helwer, CC54

Community development funds

Helwer, CC53

Thomson, CC53

Conawapa Generating Station status and costs

Thomson, CC37–38

Corporate rate structure

Gerrard, CC50–51

Thomson, CC51

Customer statistics

Thomson, CC33

Dorsey Converter Station, reliability

Thomson, CC39

Electric load forecast

Beddome, SED88

Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing

Beddome, SED88

Chomiak, SED83

Koroluk, SED85–86

McIntyre, SED83

Pearce, SED75

Energy efficency programs

Bernas, SED76–78

Helwer, SED93–94

Koroluk, SED84–85

Maynes, SED117

Miller, SED93–94

Pearce, SED75

Robins, SED71–72

Sale, SED69–70

Stewart, SED84–85

Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution

Bernas, SED78–79

Desorcy, SED73

Helwer, SED78

Miller, SED92

Pearce, SED74

Export sales projections

McFadyen, CC42–43

Thomson, CC35–38, CC43

First Nation communities, partnerships with

Thomson, CC40

General rate applications

McFadyen, CC44

Thomson, CC35–37, CC44

Generating capacity

Thomson, CC34

Keeyask Generating Station

Development agreements

Thomson, CC38

Generating capacity

Thomson, CC37, CC38

Project status and costs

Helwer, CC56

Thomson, CC35, CC56

Minnesota Power export contract

Thomson, CC37

Natural gas use and rates

Thomson, CC36, CC49–50

Wishart, CC49

Net income

Thomson, CC34–36

Northern States Power export contract

Gerrard, CC51

Thomson, CC37, CC51

Opening remarks

Chomiak, CC31–32

McFadyen, CC32–33

Thomson, CC33–41

Pension assets

Thomson, CC35

Pointe du Bois Spillway status and costs

Thomson, CC35

Power Smart programs

Altemeyer, SED91

Koroluk, SED84

Thomson, CC35, CC40–41

Whelan Enns, SED89, SED91

Projected revenue

McFadyen, CC41

Thomson, CC41–42

Public Utilities Board, deferral account

Cullen, CC46

Thomson, CC46–47

Rate affordability

Beddome, SED43, SED45

Helwer, SED45

McFadyen, CC42

Miller, SED50–52

Thomson, CC34, CC36, CC42, CC51

Reservoir water levels

Thomson, CC48

Wishart, CC48

Risk managment audit

Bellringer, PA10

Braun, PA11

Clarkson, PA112

Dewar, PA11

Helwer, PA112

Jha, PA10

Pedersen, PA10–11

Saskpower memorandum of understanding

Thomson, CC38

Senior executive turnover

Helwer, CC53

Thomson, CC53

Shale gas production

Thomson, CC36

Staffing

Thomson, CC33

Union negotiations, effect on rates

Chomiak, CC54

Helwer, CC53

Wisconsin Public Service export contract

Thomson, CC37

Manitoba Hydro International

Nigerian government, contract with

Chomiak, CC54

Helwer, CC54

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Budget estimates

Helwer, CC45

McFadyen, CC43–45, CC52–53

Thomson, CC39, CC43–45, CC53

Clean Environment Commission hearings

Thomson, CC39

Community development fund accessibility

Helwer, CC46

Thomson, CC46

Critical need timeline

Gerrard, CC52

Thomson, CC52

Line reliability

Thomson, CC39

Location reviews

Chomiak, CC45

Fraser, CC45

McFadyen, CC44–45

Project completion timeline

McFadyen, CC44

Thomson, CC44

Public consultations

Thomson, CC39

Riding Mountain National Park, location in

Helwer, CC45–46, CC53

Thomson, CC45–46

Underwater location

Gerrard, CC53

Thomson, CC53

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission. See also Hildahl, Ken; Liquor and lotteries merger; Liquor Control Act; Youth & Alcohol Summit

Accrued benefit liability

Schuler, CC23

Zubach, CC23–24

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding

Graydon, CC29–30

Neufeld, CC30

Rondeau, CC30

Zubach, CC29–30

Advertising at MTS Centre

Schuler, CC27

Zubach, CC27

Advertising expenditures

Schuler, CC25–26

Zubach, CC26

AIR MILES program

Graydon, CC29

Rondeau, CC9

Rowat, CC7

Schuler, CC8–9

Taillieu, CC5–8

Zubach, CC5–8, CC29

Airport express store revenue

Schuler, CC23

Zubach, CC23

Annual report, March 2010, CC2

Annual report, March 2011, CC2

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Rondeau, CC2–4

Schuler, CC4

Be the Influence campaign

Rondeau, CC3

Be Undrunk campaign

Rondeau, CC3

Beer pricing and sales

Schuler, CC22

Zubach, CC22

Board meetings

Neufeld, CC11, CC13–14

Rondeau, CC11–12

Schuler, CC11, CC13–14, CC25

Zubach, CC25

Board membership information

Neufeld, CC14–16

Rondeau, CC12–14

Schuler, CC12–16

Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution

Graydon, CC30

Neufeld, CC30

Schuler, CC27

Zubach, CC27

Chief executive officer hiring process

Neufeld, CC16–17

Schuler, CC16–17

With Child-Without Alcohol campaign

Gerrard, CC10–11

Neufeld, CC11

Rondeau, CC3

Zubach, CC10–11

Community support funding budget

Schuler, CC26

Zubach, CC26

Competive pricing

Rondeau, CC3

Corporate tax expenditures

Graydon, CC30

Zubach, CC30

Curling rink licensing issues (Shoal Lake)

Rondeau, CC10

Rowat, CC9–10

Zubach, CC9

Environmental protection tax expenditures

Graydon, CC30

Zubach, CC30

Fairtrade wine selection

Rondeau, CC2

Fort Garry Business Centre lease and expansion

Schuler, CC19–20

Zubach, CC19–20

Grant Park Liquor Mart expansion

Schuler, CC23

Zubach, CC23

Grocery store vendors

Graydon, CC29

Rondeau, CC21, CC29

Schuler, CC21

Zubach, CC21, CC29

Information technology staffing

Neufeld, CC18

Rondeau, CC19

Schuler, CC18–19

Zubach, CC18

Inspection infractions, monetary penalties

Neufeld, CC24–25

Schuler, CC24–25

Zubach, CC24

Investors Group Field contributions

Schuler, CC27

Zubach, CC27

Kenaston Liquor Mart expansion

Schuler, CC23

Zubach, CC23

Movie theatre licensing

Rondeau, CC28–29

Schuler, CC28

Zubach, CC28

Occasional permit fees

Rondeau, CC25

Schuler, CC25

Operation Red Nose partnership

Rondeau, CC3

Outlet construction (Dale and Roblin)

Rondeau, CC8

Taillieu, CC8

Zubach, CC8

Parking lot ownership

Schuler, CC15

Zubach, CC15

Pension assets

Rondeau, CC2

Product purchase statistics

Rondeau, CC2

Profit margin percentages

Schuler, CC20–21

Zubach, CC20–21

Proof-of-age requests

Rondeau, CC3

Public awareness programs

Rondeau, CC3

Regional office status and costs (Brandon)

Rondeau, CC23

Schuler, CC22–23

Zubach, CC22–23

Revenue projections

Rondeau, CC2

Schuler, CC20, CC21–22

Zubach, CC20, CC21–22

Site inspection statistics

Gerrard, CC10

Zubach, CC10

Staffing and salary expenditures

Rondeau, CC17

Schuler, CC17

Zubach, CC17

Trading area maps

Taillieu, CC5–6

Zubach, CC5–6

Vendor distance requirements

Graydon, CC29

Rondeau, CC5, CC29

Taillieu, CC4–5

Zubach, CC5, CC29

Winnipeg Jets season ticket purchases

Rondeau, CC27–28

Schuler, CC27–28

Zubach, CC27

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation. See also Liquor and lotteries merger; Manitoba Gambling Research Program; Manitoba Gaming Control Commission

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding to

Hodgins, CC159

Advertising expenditures and effectiveness

Graydon, CC145, CC153–154

Hodgins, CC145, CC153–154

Amateur sport initiatives

Ashton, CC142

Annual report, March 2010, CC141

passed, CC172

Annual report, March 2011, CC141

Annual reports

Opening remarks

Ashton, CC141–143

Graydon, CC143

Bingo volunteer programs

Ashton, CC145–146

Ewasko, CC146

Graydon, CC145–146

Hodgins, CC145–147

Borrowing needs approval process

Hodgins, CC157

Stefanson, CC157

Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution

Graydon, CC147

Hodgins, CC147

Collective agreements

Graydon, CC152

Hodgins, CC152

Consulting projects and costs

Graydon, CC151

Hodgins, CC151

Debt guarantee fee

Hodgins, CC157

Stefanson, CC157

Employee training options

Graydon, CC150–151

Hodgins, CC150–151

Employee volunteerism

Hodgins, CC144

Fleet vehicle use

Graydon, CC149

Hodgins, CC149

Flight Deck program

Ashton, CC142

Hodgins, CC143

Funding of community-based organizations

Graydon, CC147

Hodgins, CC147

Harness racing support

Ashton, CC162–163

Graydon, CC161

Hodgins, CC161–162

IBM Canada contract

Hodgins, CC151

Information technology

Accessibility priority

Cullen, PA208

Hodgins, PA208

External audits

Cullen, PA206–207

Hodgins, PA206–207

Investors Group Field contribution

Graydon, CC147

Hodgins, CC147

Loan servicing needs

Hodgins, CC157–158

Stefanson, CC157

Net income

Graydon, CC149

Hodgins, CC149, CC156–158

Stefanson, CC156–158

Operating expenditures

Hodgins, CC158

Stefanson, CC158

Payments to levels of government

Hodgins, CC155–156

Stefanson, CC155–156

Public awareness campaigns

Graydon, CC144–145

Hodgins, CC144–145

Responsible gaming program

Ewasko, CC158–159

Hodgins, CC158–159

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, support of

Graydon, CC144

Hodgins, CC144

Royal Winnipeg Ballet, support of

Hodgins, CC144

Salary expenditures

Graydon, CC149–150

Hodgins, CC149–150

Security radio communiciations, decommission of

Cullen, PA207

Hodgins, PA207

Top employer recognition

Ashton, CC142

Graydon, CC145

Hodgins, CC144–145

US purchase, currency rate risks

Hodgins, CC158

Stefanson, CC158

Voluntary Exclusion Program evaluation

Graydon, CC172

Hodgins, CC172

Winnipeg Blue Bombers support

Graydon, CC144, CC147

Hodgins, CC144, CC147–148

Winnipeg Goldeyes support

Hodgins, CC144

Winnipeg Jets support

Graydon, CC144, CC148

Hodgins, CC143–144, CC148

Wireless network security

Cullen, PA207

Harold, PA205–206

Hodgins, PA203–205, PA207–208

Pedersen, PA205–206

Wiebe, PA208

Manitoba Maintenance Management Program

Default payment reviews

Goertzen, PA52

Schnoor, PA52

Performance measurement evaluation reports

Goertzen, PA53, PA56

Schnoor, PA56

Report generating capacity

Goertzen, PA52–53

Schnoor, PA52–53

System costs

Goertzen, PA52

Schnoor, PA51–52

Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association

Tobacco sale ban, motion for

Guse, SED4

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation. See also Driver and vehicle licensing; Personal Injury Protection Plan

Accel Towing, contract details (Brandon)

McLaren, CC124

Schuler, CC124

Accounting method standard

Helwer, CC112–113

McLaren, CC112–113

Annual report, February 2008, CC83

passed, CC138

Annual report, February 2009, CC83

Annual report, February 2010, CC83

Annual report, February 2011, CC83

Asset valuations

Helwer, CC138

McLaren, CC138

Automated licence plate reader costs

Helwer, CC128–129

McLaren, CC128–129

Automobile Injury Mediation Office

Swan, CC84

Basic insurance rate rebates

Graydon, CC95–96

McLaren, CC95

Board and chief executive officer, ministerial meetings

McLaren, CC135–136

Schuler, CC135–136

Board membership information

Helwer, CC130–131

Janzen, CC130–131, CC134–135

McLaren, CC131, CC134–135

Schuler, CC131, CC134–135

Swan, CC131

Brandon Wheat Kings season ticket purchases

McLaren, CC105–106, CC122

Schuler, CC105–106, CC122

Cellphone use while dirivng

Dedicated enforcement campaign

Graydon, CC132

McLaren, CC132

Swan, CC84

Cityplace property management

Helwer, CC136

McLaren, CC136–137

Pedersen, CC136–137

Claimant appeal process

Helwer, CC110–111, CC138

McLaren, CC110–111, CC138

Competitive insurance line revenues

Graydon, CC93–94

McLaren, CC93–94

Customer rebates

McLaren, CC121

Schuler, CC121–122

Swan, CC122

Customer satisfaction surveys

Helwer, CC111

McLaren, CC111

Dr. Hook Towing contract

McLaren, CC123–128

Schuler, CC123–128

Employee conflict of interest disclosures

McLaren, CC136

Schuler, CC136

Employee increase

Helwer, CC129–130

McLaren, CC129–130

Employee mileage renumeration

Helwer, CC138

McLaren, CC138

Enforcement campaigns, funding of police services

Graydon, CC132–133

McLaren, CC133

Swan, CC84, CC133

Extension Development Fund

Graydon, CC93–94

McLaren, CC93–94

Fleet vehicle ownership

Helwer, CC137–138

McLaren, CC137–138

Fraud investigation policies

Graydon, CC114–116

McLaren, CC114–116

I-Car autobody certification contract

Helwer, CC108–109

McLaren, CC109–110

IBM Canada contract

Gerrard, CC118

Graydon, CC91, CC93, CC97

Helwer, CC88–91

McLaren, CC88–92, CC93, CC97, CC99, CC118

Injury claim process

Graydon, CC117

McLaren, CC117, CC121–122

Insurance broker compensation

Helwer, CC107–108

McLaren, CC108

Swan, CC108

Liabilities, unearned premiums

Gerrard, CC119

McLaren, CC119–120

Online claim reporting

Helwer, CC130

McLaren, CC130

Opening remarks

Helwer, CC85

Swan, CC83–85

Physician consultations

Gerrard, CC120–121

McLaren, CC120–121

Police helicopter, sponsorship of

Helwer, CC129

McLaren, CC129

Premium reductions

Swan, CC84

Real estate property ownership

McLaren, CC100, CC102

Pedersen, CC100

Request for proposals, policies

Helwer, CC87–88

McLaren, CC87–88

Road safety public consultations

Swan, CC84

Royal Winnipeg Ballet, sponsorship of

McLaren, CC122–123

Schuler, CC122–123

Scotties Tournament of Hearts sponsorship

McLaren, CC102

Pedersen, CC102

Senior management succession plans

McLaren, CC135

Schuler, CC135

Sole-source contracts and tendering

Helwer, CC86, CC88

McLaren, CC86–88

Towing, non-contract responsiblity

McLaren, CC123–124, CC127–128

Schuler, CC123–124, CC127–128

Unpaid claim provisions

Gerrard, CC119

McLaren, CC119, CC121

Schuler, CC121

Vehicle registration fee increase

Helwer, CC85–87

Swan, CC85–87

We Day sponsorship

McLaren, CC102

Pedersen, CC101–102

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season ticket purchases

McLaren, CC103–104

Pedersen, CC102–103

Schuler, CC103–105

Swan, CC103

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion

McLaren, CC101

Pedersen, CC101

Winnipeg Goldeyes season ticket purchases

McLaren, CC103–104

Pedersen, CC102–103

Schuler, CC103–105

Swan, CC103

Winnipeg Jets season ticket purchases

McLaren, CC103–104

Pedersen, CC102–103

Schuler, CC103–105

Swan, CC103

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra sponsorship

McLaren, CC123

Schuler, CC123

Marcelino, Ted (Tyndall Park) N.D.P.

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Member diversity, importance of, PA192

Maynes, Clifford (Green Communities Canada)

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Written submission, SED117–118

Manitoba Hydro

Energy efficency programs, low-income, SED117

McFadyen, Hugh (Fort Whyte) P.C.

Brennan, Bob, tribute to, CC32–33

Child and family services agencies

Children in care statistics, LA11–12

Children's Advocate office

Water safety recommendations, LA13

Elections

Candidates, appreciation of, LA19

Volunteers, appreciation of, LA19

Elections (1999)

Misconduct allegations, LA22

Elections (2011)

Public education communications, LA22

Elections Manitoba office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA19

David Asseltine, dismissal of, LA22

Documents, leaking of, LA26

Hamilton and Asseltine, cheque payment details, LA22–26

Question reponses, timeliness of, LA25

Foster care

Family reunification policies, LA12

Water safety information, LA13

MacDonald, Darlene (Children's Advocate)

Personal stories, LA13

Manitoba Hydro

Export sales projections, CC42–43

General rate applications, CC44

Opening remarks, CC32–33

Projected revenue, CC41

Rate affordability, CC42

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Budget estimates, CC43–45, CC52–53

Location reviews, CC44–45

Project completion timeline, CC44

Personal history, LA13

Sinclair, Phoenix death

Children's Advocate's role in public inquiry, LA12–13

McFadyen, Linda (Deputy Minister of Local Government)

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Contaminated sites and landfills

Opening remarks, PA231–232

Auditor General's reports

Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation

Opening remarks, PA23

Building Canada Fund

Project applications, PA26–27

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Audit and recommendations, PA36–37

Audits

Competitive process, PA30–31

Compliance (Deloitte Touche), PA38–39

Contract tender requirements, PA30

Employees, hiring process, PA25

Expenditure statistics, PA35

Federal consultations, PA37–38

File documentation standards, PA37

Funding, PA28–29, PA34–35

Non-profit allowances, PA29

Policy and procedures manual, PA24

Projects

Documentation, lack of, PA33

Priority, criteria and decision, PA27–28

Risk assessments, PA30–32

Provincial reporting requirements, PA38

Reviews, PA37

Stimulus construction projects, PA25–28, PA33–36, PA39

Contaminated sites and landfills

Environmental liabilities, reporting, PA231

Municipal management, PA231

Red River College

Capital project status and funding, PA31–32

Waste-water treatment plants

Project status and risk assessment (Elma), PA31, PA35

McInnes, Lanny (Retail Council of Canada)

Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act

[Bill 35]

Consultations, HR115

Employee rights, HR115

Municipal responsibility, HR115

Public presentation, HR114–115

Sunday shopping hours

Increase, HR114–115

Jurisdictional comparisons, HR116

McIntyre, Caitlin (Private Citizen)

Flooding

Water wells, protection of, SED106–107

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

Public presentation, SED105–107

Hog industry

Water consumption, SED106

Water wells

Animal feeding operations, effect on water quality, SED107

Flood protection, SED106–107

McIntyre, Gordon (Winnipeg Rental Network)

Energy retrofits

Impact on rent, SED82–83

On-bill financing, SED83

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Housing rental costs, impact on, SED83

Public presentations, SED82–83

Social enterprises, involvement of, SED83–84

Housing, rental

Condominium conversions, tenant's first refusal rights, SED13

Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED82–83

Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED83

Older stock, concerns with, SED82–83

Rent increases, appeal process, SED13

Tenancy terminations, form requirements, SED13

Manitoba Hydro

Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED83

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 28]

Low-income tenants, protection of, SED13

Public presentations, SED12–13

Residential Tenancies Branch

Rental disputes, filing fees, SED13

Winnipeg Rental Network

Resources, SED82

McLaren, Marilyn (Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation)

Auditor General, annual reports

Personal Injury Protection Plan: Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Opening remarks, PA166–168

Auto theft

Statistics, CC120

Autobody shops

I-Car certification method contract, CC109–110

Brandon Wheat Kings

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation season ticket purchase, CC105–106, CC122

Conflict of interest

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation employee disclosures, CC136

Dr. Hook Towing

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation contract details, CC123–128

Driver and vehicle licensing

Amalgamation with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC92

Enhanced driver licenses

Consumer fees, CC113

Project status and costs, CC96–100, CC113

Graduated licensing program, registration concerns, CC107

Mobility vehicles, registration of, CC137

Motorcycle registration rate comparisons, CC118–119

Rural services, CC131–132

Temporary permits, renewal concerns, CC129

Test simulators, CC111–112

Unlicensed vehicles, tracking of, CC128, CC134

Home Care Program

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, coordination with, PA178

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Accel Towing contract (Brandon), CC124

Accounting method standard, CC112–113

Asset valuations, CC138

Automated licence plate readers, costs, CC128–129

Basic insurance rate rebates, CC95

Board and chief executive officer, ministerial meetings, CC135–136

Board membership information, CC130–131, CC134–135

Brandon Wheat Kings season ticket purchases, CC105–106, CC122

Cellphone use while driving

Dedicated enforcement campaign, CC132

Cityplace property management, CC136–137

Claimant appeal process, CC110–111, CC138

Competitive insurance line revenues, CC93–94

Customer rebates, CC121

Customer satisfaction surveys, CC111

Dr. Hook Towing contract, CC123–128

Employee conflict of interest disclosures, CC136

Employee increase, CC129–130

Employee mileage renumeration, CC138

Enforcement campaigns, funding of police services, CC133

Extension Development Fund, CC93–94

Fleet vehicle ownership, CC137–138

Fraud investigation policies, CC114–116

I-Car autobody certification contract, CC109–110

IBM Canada contract, CC88–92, CC93, CC97, CC99, CC118

Injury claim process, CC117, CC121–122

Insurance broker compensation, CC108

Liabilities, unearned premiums, CC119–120

Online claim reporting, CC130

Physician consultations, CC120–121

Police helicopter sponsorship, CC129

Real estate property ownership, CC100, CC102

Request for proposals, policies, CC87–88

Royal Winnipeg Ballet sponsorship, CC122–123

Scotties Tournament of Hearts sponsorship, CC102

Senior management succession plans, CC135

Sole-source contracts and tendering, CC86–88

Towing, non-contract responsiblity, CC123–124, CC127–128

Unpaid claim provisions, CC119, CC121

We Day sponsorship, CC102

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season ticket purchases, CC103–104

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion, CC101

Winnipeg Goldeyes season ticket purchases, CC103–104

Winnipeg Jets season tickets purchases, CC103–104

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra sponsorship, CC123

Personal Injury Protection Plan

Benefits

Appeal process, PA174–175, PA180, PA182

Automatic indexing, PA168, PA176

Customer-submitted account reimbursements, PA172–173

Eligibility and calculations, PA166–167, PA169–170

Information availability, PA170

Overpayment policy, PA175

Part-time earners, PA176–177

Personal care coverage, PA169, PA173

Receivership timeline compliance, PA170–171

Case management

Performance ratings, PA179–181

Staff resources and caseload average, PA172–174

Claim statistics, PA167

Claimants

Recommendations for vendors, PA179

Rehabilitation plans, PA167–169, PA177–178, PA178–179

Satisfaction surveys, PA168, PA181

Tax information use, PA175–176

Communications template, PA173–175

Conflict of interest clauses, PA178

Home Care Program coordination, PA178

Recommendations implementation, PA168–169

Staffing, restructuring of, PA181

Vehicular accidents, definition of, PA170

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Support from Crown corporations, CC122–123

Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Sponsorship, CC102

Video lottery terminals

Cityplace, placement in, CC137

We Day

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship, CC102

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103–104

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation land, use of, CC101

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Season ticket purchases by Crown corporations, CC103–104

Winnipeg Jets

Season ticket purchases by Crown corporations, CC103–104

Winnipeg Police Services

Funding from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC133

Helicopter, Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship, CC129

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship, CC123

McLean, Matt (Canadian Union of Public Employees)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

College students, exclusion of, HR50, HR51–52

Professional degree programs, defintion of, HR50–51

Public presentation, HR50–52

Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR50–51, HR51

Universities

Ancillary fee schedule, HR51

McLeod, Albert (Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc.)

Gender identity

History in Aboriginal cultures, HR6

Violence against, HR7

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Public presentation, HR6–7

International Two-Spirit Gathering, HR6

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR42

Two-spirited people

Definition of, HR7

We'wha (Zuni Native American)

McLeod, HR6

McLeod, Pamela (University of Winnipeg)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR42–43

Universities

Board of regents, fiduciary responsibilities, HR42

Consultations with, HR43

Operating grants, HR42

University of Winnipeg

Funding comparisons, HR42

McMahon, Tom (Private Citizen)

Active transportation

Government initiatives, SED38

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Public presentation, SED37–38

Speed limit reductions, SED38

McPhail, Roy (Private Citizen)

Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act

[Bill 33]

Commissioner of Elections, role of, HR93–94

Public presentation, HR93–94

Elections

Campaign financing, HR94–95

Elections, Commissioner of

Role and responsibilities, HR93–94

McPhillips Station Casino

Data centre project

Hodgins, CC151

Mehmel, Bev (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation)

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Access to gambling addiction programs, CC160–161

Gambling addictions

Access to programs, CC160–161

Meier, Fred (Deputy Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship)

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Contaminated sites and landfills

Opening remarks, PA228

Recommendations implementation, PA229–230

Environmental Livestock Program

Opening remarks, PA226–227

Recommendations implementation, PA227

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Well water quality, protection of

Opening remarks, PA224–225

Auditor General, performance audits

Climate change, managing

Audit methodology, PA221

Opening remarks, PA212–213

Recommendations implementation, PA220–222

Biomass conversions

Incentives and processing, PA218

Climate Friendly Woodlot Practices

Project update, PA222

Coal

Use reduction strategies, PA218

Contaminated sites and landfills

Provincial statistics, PA230

Recommendations implementation, PA229–230

Solid waste co-ordinator, report from, PA229–230

Environmental Livestock Program

Audit recommendations, PA226–227

Greenhouse gas emissions

Adaptive capacity, building of, PA215

Biomass conversions, PA218

Emission levels

Federal levels, provincial percentage, PA216

Levels by decade, PA218–219

Target levels, PA212–213, PA222–223

Fuel efficiency standards, reduction estimates, PA214

Geothermal reduction estimates, PA214

Industry sectors

Emission percentages, HR213

Federal standards, PA216

Interdepartmental Planning Board, PA215, PA221

Kyoto Protocol, PA218–219, PA223

Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation, PA227

Methane and fertilizer components, PA214–215

Nitrous oxide reduction target, PA220–221

Organic Transition Program, PA217

Public information communications, PA217–218

Reduction projects, accuracy of, PA213–214

Science groups, initiatives, PA217

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

Government intent, PA224

Interdepartmental Planning Board

Mandate and budget, PA215, PA221

Kyoto Protocol

Greenhouse gas emissions, PA218–219

Livestock Manure and Mortalities Management Regulation

Amendment recommendations, PA227

Organic Transition Program

Project evaluation, PA217

Soil conditions

Nitrous oxide reduction target, PA220–221

TomorrowNow

Environmental strategy, PA212, PA219–220, PA222

Water wells

Bacteriological water testing program, PA225

Boil-water advisories, PA226

Drilling, licensing and standards, PA225

First Nations communities, regulations, PA225

Inspection process and priority, PA226

Regulations, PA224–225

Members' Allowances. See Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012; Auditor General, government operations audits

Methane gas. See Greenhouse gas emissions

Miller, Peter (Green Action Centre Policy Committee)

Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act

[Bill 18]

Proposed amendments, SED52–53

Written submission, SED50–54

Building Urban Industries for Local Development

Employment training programs, SED93

Manitoba Housing, water and energy retrofit projects, SED93

Energy retrofits

Building Urban Industries for Local Development projects, SED93

Manitoba Housing Authority projects, SED93

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Consumer equity concerns, SED92

Legislation improvements, SED93

Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED92

Public presentation, SED91–93

Manitoba Housing Authority

Water and energy retrofit projects, SED93

Manitoba Hydro

Energy efficency programs, loan caps, SED93–94

Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED92

Rate affordability, SED50–52

Mills, Allen (Private Citizen)

Post-secondary education

Bursaries, need for, HR38

Tuition fee levels, enrolment impact, HR37

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Low-income students, impact on, HR37

Public presentation, HR36–38

Three-year funding forecasts, HR37

Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR36

University operating grants, HR37

Mills, Ro (Private Citizen)

Gender identity

Preferred names, HR8

Youth and identity, HR7

Gender-neutral washrooms, HR7

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Public presentation, HR7–8

Minnesota Power

Power export contract

Thomson, CC37

Missing Persons Act

[Bill 4]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, HR15

Swan, HR15

Mitchell, Brent (Private Citizen)

Community Renewal Act

[Bill 7]

Advisory council membership, SED61

Public presentation, SED60–61

Community Renewal Office

Rental property, above-guideline rent increases, SED61–62

Housing, rental

Rent increases, appeal process, SED61–62

Mitchelson, Bonnie (River East) P.C.

Child and family services agencies

Case planning, LA9

Children in care

Child fatalities, Children's Advocate review, LA4

Statistics, LA11

Suicide statistics, LA5

Youth in transition, age extension planning, LA10–11

Child and Family Services Authority

Recommendations implementation timeline, LA14

Social workers, training of, LA8

Staff turnover, LA8

Child and Family Services Information System

Usage, monitoring of, LA11

Child and Family Services Standards Manual

Review, LA7

Child Protection Branch

Three-year plan, LA9

Children's Advocate office

Annual report

Opening remarks, LA2

Child fatalities, review, LA4

Mandate, scope of, LA9

Public services, ease of use, LA3–4

Recommendations, LA14

Foster care

Caregiving agreements, LA7–8

Child fatalities, LA4–5

Child removal transition planning, LA6–7

Youth suicides

Prevention recommendations, LA5–6

Monkman, Cameron (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Aboriginal students, impact on, HR65

Public presentation, HR64–65

MTS Centre

Advertising by Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Schuler, CC27

Zubach, CC27

Municipal governments. See also Local Government Statutes Amendment Act

Capital projects, public information

Dobrowolski, HR75

Code of conduct policies and censure ability

Briese, HR76

Dobrowolski, HR75–76

Holowchak, HR77

Council concerns (RM of Siglunes)

Holowchak, HR77

Elected officials, training of

Dobrowolski, HR75

Election recalls

Holowchak, HR77

Municipal equipment, private use of

Dobrowolski, HR75

Tendering and procurement policies

Dobrowolski, HR75–76

Municipalities

Traffic patterns and needs

Dobrowolski, SED23, SED55

Warda, SED36

 

Natural gas. See also Biomass conversions; Shale gas under Alternatiave energy

Use and rates

Thomson, CC49–50

Wishart, CC49

Neighbourhood renewal corporations

Affordable Energy Fund, support from

Bernas, SED78

Neighbourhoods Alive!

Geographical representation

Irvin-Ross, SED60, SED62

Neufeld, Carmen (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Funding from Crown corporations, CC30

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Crown corporation contributions, CC30

With Child-Without Alcohol

Awareness campaign effectiveness, CC11

Crown corporations

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC30

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding of, CC30

Board meetings, CC11, CC13–14

Board membership information, CC14–16

Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution, CC30

Chief executive officer hiring process, CC16–17

With Child-Without Alcohol campaign, CC11

Information technology staffing, CC18

Inspection infractions, monetary penalties, CC24–25

Nevakshonoff, Thomas (Interlake) N.D.P.

Points of order

P/O by Schuler requesting that it be made clear that the NDP voted against letting leader of the Green Party address committee

ruled out of order (Nevakshonoff), LA29

Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act

[Bill 17]

Public presentations

Cooke, SED3

Gibson, SED6–8

Guse, SED4–5

Northern States Power

Power export contract

Gerrard, CC51

Thomson, CC37, CC51

 

Olson, Lindsay (Insurance Bureau of Canada)

Insurance Amendment Act

[Bill 27]

Consumer protection, SED31

Electronic communication allowance, SED31

Fire coverage, exclusions to, SED31–32

Modernization and updates, SED31

Public presentation, SED30–32

Regulation responsibilities, SED31

Online gaming

BC program partnership

Graydon, CC164–166

Hodgins, CC164–166

Casino revenue, impact on

Graydon, CC167

Hodgins, CC167

Concerns with

Ashton, CC163–164, CC170–171

Ewasko, CC170–171

Graydon, CC163–164

Hodgins, CC164

Grey-market sites

Graydon, CC167

Hodgins, CC167

Initiatives

Ashton, CC142

Partnership costs

Graydon, CC164–165

Hodgins, CC164–165

Player accessibility

Graydon, CC166–167

Hodgins, CC166–167

Projected revenue

Ashton, CC142

Responsible gambling programs

Ewasko, CC171

Hodgins, CC171

Sports betting, availability of

Ashton, CC167

Graydon, CC167

Hodgins, CC167

Virtual casino games

Graydon, CC167

Hodgins, CC167

Operation Red Nose

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission partnership

Rondeau, CC3

Organic Transition Program

Project evaluation

Maguire, PA217

Meier, PA217

Oswald, Hon. Theresa (Seine River) N.D.P.

Adult abuse registry

Implementation, HR21

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Faith-based organizations, concerns of, HR82–83, HR127

Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies, HR83, HR86–87, HR126–127

Service purchase agreements, HR127

Surplus funds, use of, HR86

Health Department

Information technology software purchases, patient privacy levels, PA199

Personal care homes

Regional health authority amalgamations, PA94–95

Respite bed availability, PA90

Pharmacare Program

Formulary drug updates, PA98–99

Protection of Persons in Care Amendment Act

[Bill 21]

Opening remarks, HR21

Regional health authorities

Accountability and performance agreements, HR128

Amalgamations, legal concerns, HR128

Amalgamations, rural impact, HR126

Strategic plan reports, HR129

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement)

[Bill 6]

Consultations, lack of, HR125

Opening remarks, HR124

Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Opening remarks, HR22

 

PAC. See Public Accounts Committee

Partnership BC

Infrastructure projects, oversight of

Davidson, HR106

Pearce, Tyler (Building Urban Industries for Local Development, BUILD)

Aboriginal employment opportunities

Construction industry, SED74

Affordable Energy Fund

Housing retrofits, low-income use, SED75

Building Urban Industries for Local Development

Employment training programs, SED74, SED76

Manitoba Housing, water and energy retrofit projects, SED74

Construction industry

Aboriginal employment opportunities, SED74

Employment opportunities, SED74–76

Energy retrofits

Affordable Energy Fund, SED75

Building Urban Industries for Local Development projects, SED74

Manitoba Housing Authority projects, SED74

On-bill financing, SED75

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Employment opportunities, possibility of, SED75

Manitoba Hydro, revenue contribution, SED74

Public presentation, SED74–76

Stakeholders, ministerial consultations, SED75

Immigration

Construction industry, employment opportunities, SED74

Manitoba Housing Authority

Water and energy retrofit projects, SED74

Manitoba Hydro

Energy and water retrofits, on-bill financing, SED75

Energy efficency programs, low-income, SED75

Energy Savings Act, revenue contribution, SED74

Pedersen, Blaine (Midland) P.C.

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Deputy and assistant deputy ministers, PA190

Process, PA191–192

Auditor General, annual reports

Food safety

Recommendations implementation, PA137

Wireless network security

Follow-up reports, PA202–203

Auditor General, performance audits

Climate change, managing

Audit methodology, PA221

Recommendations implementation, PA221–222

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Audit and recommendations, PA29

Funding, PA28

Non-profit allowances, PA29

Reviews, PA37

Stimulus construction projects, PA28

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Inspection responsibilities, PA130

Climate Friendly Woodlot Practices

Project update, PA222

Conflict of interest

Food safety inspector declarations, PA132

Food safety

Auditor General's recommendations, PA136–137

Growing Forward program initiatives, PA136

Inspections

Frequency and violations, PA131–132

Meat and dairy regulations, PA130–131

Processing plant inspections, PA130

Service takeover (Winnipeg), PA129

Inspectors

Conflict of interest declarations, PA132

Hiring increase, PA131

Qualifications, PA129–130

Vacancies, PA131

Rural inspection responsibilities, PA129

Food Safety Act

Proclamation timeline, PA130

Growing Forward program

Food safety initiatives, PA136

Hedgehog Inspection System

Utilization for food safety, PA129–131

Interdepartmental Planning Board

Mandate and budget, PA221

Knowledge Infrastructure Program

Project statistics and costs, PA72

Manitoba eHealth

Vulnerability management software, implementation, PA197–198

Manitoba Housing Authority

Five-year plan review, PA50–51

Manitoba Hydro

Risk managment audit, PA10–11

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Cityplace property management, CC136–137

Real estate property ownership, CC100

Scotties Tournament of Hearts sponsorship, CC102

We Day sponsorship, CC101–102

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season ticket purchases, CC102–103

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion, CC101

Winnipeg Goldeyes season ticket purchases, CC102–103

Winnipeg Jets season ticket purchases, CC102–103

Personal care homes

Per diem funding levels, PA92–93

Personal Injury Protection Plan

Benefit appeal process, PA181–182

Case management,

Staff resources and caseload average, PA174

Claimants

Rehabilitation plans, PA177–178

Communications template, PA174

Points of order

P/O by Stefanson requesting vote of the committee to move forward on decision to have steering committee and in camera meeting regarding Manitoba Hydro audit, PA12

Provincial debt

Capital assets as equity, PA19

Tangible capital assets, PA18–19

Public Accounts, Standing Committee of

Meeting schedules, PA6

Self-review recommendations, PA6

Witness appearances, expansion of, PA6

Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Sponsorship, CC102

Video lottery terminals

Cityplace, placement in, CC137

Water wells

Regulations, PA224–225

We Day

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship, CC101–102

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC102–103

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation land, CC101

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC102–103

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC102–103

Wireless network security

Auditor General's follow-up reports, PA202–203

Manitoba eHealth, policies and standards, PA200

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, policies and standards, PA205–206

Personal care homes. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012; Auditor General, government operations audits; Health-care corporations, non-profit; specific homes

Accreditation

Driedger, PA83

Sussman, PA83

Admissions wait times

Bellringer, PA79, PA87

Driedger, PA84–87, PA90

Friesen, PA87

Sussman, PA84–87, PA84–88, PA90–91

Antipsychotic drug prescriptions

Gerrard, PA91–92

Sussman, PA92

Capital projects

Contract process

Helwer, PA96

Sussman, PA96

Long-term plans

Bellringer, PA92–93

Braun, PA86

Driedger, PA85

Friesen, PA93–94

Gerrard, PA92

Sussman, PA85–86, PA92, PA94

Home-of-choice possibilities

Helwer, PA88

Sussman, PA88–89

Inspections

Driedger, PA82–83

Sussman, PA82–83

Licensing review process

Bellringer, PA79

Driedger, PA84

Sussman, PA83

Patient restraint usage

Gerrard, PA91

Sussman, PA81–82, PA91

Patients with dementia, strategies for

Gerrard, 92

Sussman, 92

Per diem funding levels

Bellringer, PA93

Pedersen, PA92–93

Sussman, PA92–93

Quality standard compliance

Bellringer, PA79

Driedger, PA80–82

Gerrard, HR83

Pronyk, HR83

Sussman, PA80–82

Regional demographic studies

Braun, PA86

Friesen, PA94

Sussman, PA86–87, PA94

Regional health authority amalgamations

Friesen, PA94–95

Helwer, PA88

Oswald, PA94–95

Sussman, PA88, PA95

Registered nurses, requirement for

Driedger, PA89–90

Sussman, PA89–90

Respite bed availability

Driedger, PA90

Oswald, PA90

Sussman, PA90

Staffing

Driedger, PA89

Sussman, PA88–89

Statistics

Driedger, PA80

Sussman, PA80

Personal Injury Protection Plan. See also Automobile Injury Mediation Office

Benefits

Appeal process

Allum, PA182

Bellringer, PA166, PA175

Helwer, PA175, PA180

McLaren, PA174–175, PA180, PA182

Pedersen, PA181–182

Swan, PA180–182

Automatic indexing

McLaren, PA168, PA176

Customer-submitted account reimbursements

Helwer, PA172–173

McLaren, PA172–173

Eligibility and calculations

Bellringer, PA165–166, PA170

McLaren, PA166–167, PA169–170

Swan, CC84

Information availability

McLaren, PA170

Overpayments, waiving policy

McLaren, PA175

Part-time earners

Bellringer, PA177

McLaren, PA176–177

Personal care coverage

McLaren, PA169, PA173

Receivership timeline compliance

Bellringer, PA171

Friesen, PA171

Helwer, PA171

McLaren, PA170–171

Case management

Performance ratings

Helwer, PA180

McLaren, PA179–181

Staff resources and caseload average

Bellringer, PA173

Helwer, PA173

McLaren, PA172–174

Pedersen, PA174

Claim statistics

McLaren, PA167

Communications, language templates

McLaren, PA173–174

Pedersen, PA174

Conflict of interest clauses

McLaren, PA178

Definition of vehicular accidents

Bellringer, PA170

Helwer, PA170

McLaren, PA170

Swan, PA170

Home Care Program coordination

Bellringer, PA178

Helwer, PA178

McLaren, PA178

Recommendation implementation

Bellringer, PA183

Helwer, PA168–169

McLaren, PA168–169

Recommendations for vendors

Bellringer, PA179

McLaren, PA179

Rehabilitation plans

Bellringer, PA166

McLaren, PA167–169, PA177–178, PA178–179

Pedersen, PA177–178

Satisfaction surveys

Bellringer, PA166

McLaren, PA168, PA181

Staffing, restructuring of

McLaren, PA181

Tax information use

Bellringer, PA176

Helwer, PA176

McLaren, PA175–176

Persons with disabilities. See Disabilities Issues Office

Pharmacare Program. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Bulk purchasing collaborations

Driedger, PA97–98

Sussman, PA97–98

Deductible increase

Driedger, PA97

Sussman, PA97

Formulary drug updates

Driedger, PA98–100

Oswald, PA98–99

Sussman, PA98

Generic drug pricing reform

Driedger, PA100–101

Sussman, PA100–101

Program management review

Driedger, PA104

Sussman, PA104

Publicly financed percentage decrease

Driedger, PA96

Sussman, PA96–97

Purchasing price negotiation process

Driedger, PA97

Sussman, PA97

Recommendations implementation

Bellringer, PA102–103

Helwer, PA102–103

Sussman, PA103–104

Staffing, restructuring of

Driedger, PA104

Sussman, PA104

Pharmaceutical Act

Proclamation timeline

Driedger, PA101, SED6

Gerrard, SED6

Guse, SED6–7

Sussman, PA101

Pharmacies

Smoking cessation programs

Driedger, SED9

Gibson, SED8

Photo radar

Signage concerns

Sweryda, SED26–27

Physicians and surgeons

Electronic health records, use of

Driedger, PA101

Sussman, PA102

P.I.E.C.E.S dementia education program

Sussman, PA92

PIPP. See Personal Injury Protection Plan

Planning Amendment Act (Inland Port Area)

[Bill 20]

Opening remarks

Lemieux, SED49

Pointe du Bois Spillway

Project status and costs

Thomson, CC35

Points of order

P/O by Braun requesting to know if question from member borders on policy discussion, PA99

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA99–100

P/O by Dewar asking for clarification if there were further questions on report of the Pharmacare Program, PA106

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA106–107

P/O by Dewar reminding member that previous report was passed, PA6

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA6

P/O by Dewar suggesting that comments that don't appear in Auditor General's reports shouldn't be referenced in committee, PA63

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA63

P/O by Schuler requesting that it be made clear that the NDP voted against letting leader of the Green Party address committee, LA29

Howard, LA29

ruled out of order (Nevakshonoff), LA29

P/O by Stefanson requesting vote of the committee to move forward on decision to have steering committee and in camera meeting regarding Manitoba Hydro audit, PA11

Pedersen, PA12

Chairperson's ruling (Maguire), PA11–12

Poitras, Jordan (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR62–63

Tuition fee cap, inflation concerns, HR63

Political parties

Anonymous cash donations

Goertzen, LA33

Verma, LA33

Pope, William (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba)

Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Patient record custody, responsibility for, HR3–5

Physician consultations, HR3

Public presentation, HR3

Post-secondary education. See also Joint university government group

Bursaries and scholarships, need for

Black, HR30

Ewasko, PA75

Farthing, PA75

Gerrard, HR30, HR38

Mills, HR38

Funding decreases

Beddome, HR57

Shewchuk, HR54–55

International students, revenue from

Igweagu, HR61

Low-income students, accessibility

Axworthy, HR44

Student debt load

Bosc, HR71

Krochak, HR63

Tax-credit supports

Beddome, HR57–58

Technical vocational training

Bobbette, PB4–5

Tuition fee levels, enrolment impact

Mills, HR37

Post-secondary facilities. See also specific institutions

Facility competiveness

Axworthy, HR44

Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, HR66

Information technology budgets

Farthing, PA74

Gerrard, PA74

Pride celebrations

Mandzuik, HR5

Processing plants. See Food safety; Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Pronyk, Gerald (Manitoba Association of Residential and Community Care Homes for the Elderly)

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Faith-based organizations, concerns of, HR81

Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies, HR81–82

Service purchase agreements, HR80–81

Surplus funds, use of, HR80–81

Personal care homes

Quality standard compliance, HR83

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement)

[Bill 6]

Consultations, lack of, HR83

Public presentation, HR80–82

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended). See also Post-secondary education; Universities

[Bill 2]

Aboriginal students, impact on

Monkman, HR65

Robinson, HR54

Wilson, HR53–54

College students, exclusion of

Ammoumou, HR41

Audette, HR39

Blashko/Tajdin, HR47–48

Fubara-Manuel, HR62

McLean, HR50, HR51–52

Further debate, request for

Rowat, HR70–71

Schuler, HR69–70

Selby, HR69–70

Swan, HR70

Low-income students, impact on

Mills, HR37

Shewchuk, HR55

Possible amendments

Ammoumou, HR41–42

Arte, HR34

Gerrard, HR41

Rowat, HR34

Professional degree programs, defintion of

Alward, HR49

Audette, HR39

Ewasko, HR68–69

McLean, HR50–51

Selby, HR68–69

Public presentations

Alward, HR48–49

Ammoumou, HR40–41

Arte, HR31–33

Audette, HR38–39

Axworthy, HR43–45

Beddome, HR57–58

Black, HR29–30

Blashko/Tajdin, HR46–48

Bruce, HR52–53

Ducharme, HR67

Fleisher, HR34–35

Fubara-Manuel, HR61–62

Igweagu, HR59–61

Josephson, HR56

Krochak, HR63–64

McLean, HR50–52

McLeod, HR42–43

Mills, HR36–38

Monkman, HR64–65

Poitras, HR62–63

Shewchuk, HR54–55

Wilson, HR53

Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, HR65–66

Zupko, HR27–28

Student associations, consultations with

Arte, HR33–34

Fleisher, HR36

Rowat, HR33, HR36

Selby, HR36

Three-year funding forecasts

Alward, HR48–49

Blashko/Tajdin, HR47

Bosc, HR72

Mills, HR37

Tuition fee cap

Exemption policies

Arte, HR31–32

Audette, HR39

Bosc, HR72

International student exemption

Ammoumou, HR41

Arte, HR33

Audette, HR39–40

Blashko/Tajdin, HR47

Bruce, HR52

Ewasko, HR40

Fleisher, HR34–35

Igweadu, HR59–60

McLean, HR50–51, HR51

Shewchuk, HR55

Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, HR65

Program exemptions

Ammoumou, HR41

Arte, HR32–33

Bruce, HR53

Fubara-Manuel, HR62

Igweagu, HR60

Tuition fees

Inflation concerns

Arte, HR32

Ewasko, HR68

Fleisher, HR34

Poitras, HR63

Selby, HR68

Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, HR63

University autonomy concerns

Alward, HR49

Axworthy, HR43, HR46

Fleisher, HR35

Gerrard, HR46

McLeod, HR42

Mills, HR36

Zupko, HR28

Universities

Consultations with

Gerrard, HR43

McLeod, HR43

Operating grants

Alward, HR49

McLeod, HR42

Mills, HR37

Zupko, HR27

Written submissions

Beaudry, HR72

Bosc, HR71–72

Dansen, HR71

Protection of Persons in Care Amendment Act

[Bill 21]

Opening remarks

Oswald, HR21

Provincial debt

Capital assets as equity

Clarkson, PA19–20

Jha, PA20

Pedersen, PA19

Net debt update

Clarkson, PA18, PA20–21

Helwer, PA20

Stefanson, PA18

Tangible capital assets

Bellringer, PA19

Clarkson, PA18–19

Pedersen, PA18–19

Public Accounts, audits of

Bond rating agency, grade criteria

Clarkson, PA21

Dewar, PA21

Helwer, PA21

Struthers, PA21–22

Deficit reduction strategies

Clarkson, PA21

Stefanson, PA21

Opening remarks

Bellringer, PA13–14

Clarkson, PA14

Probe Research, payments to

Clarkson, PA18

Stefanson, PA18

Public sector compensation disclosure reports

Bellringer, PA17

Clarkson, PA15–16

Stefanson, PA15–17

Recommendations

Bellringer, PA14

Clarkson, PA14, PA16

Stefanson, PA16–17

Statement of financial position, templates

Clarkson, PA18

Stefanson, PA18

Summary budget, reporting of

Bellringer, PA15

Stefanson, PA15

Volumes 1-4

passed, PA22

Balanced budget legislation amendment

Bellringer, PA14

Public Accounts, Standing Committee of

Government targets, penalties for failures

Bellringer, PA4–5

Stefanson, PA4–5

Meeting schedules

Bellringer, PA2–4

Pedersen, PA6

Stefanson, PA3

Risk assessments and audit objectives

Bellringer, PA5

Stefanson, PA5

Self-review recommendations

Bellringer, PA2, PA6

Pedersen, PA6

Witness appearances, expansion of

Bellringer, PA3, PA6

Pedersen, PA6

Stefanson, PA3

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Audit requirements

Davidson, HR108

Gerrard, HR108

Loxley, HR109–110

Budget and project efficiencies

Browaty, HR95–96

Wyatt, HR96–97

Chief Peguis Trail

Browaty, HR96

Davidson, HR107

Eadie, HR122–124

Fernadez, HR105

Gerrard, HR105

Wyatt, HR97

Consultations, lack of

Browaty, HR96, HR99

Brown, HR135

Davidson, HR107

Lorenc, HR101

Loxley, HR110–111

Sauer, HR113

Stefanson, HR99, HR110, HR113

Contract summary requirements

Brown, HR135

Fernandez, HR104

Lorenc, HR102–103

Loxley, HR108–110

Stefanson, HR102

Struthers, HR110

Cost overruns, responsibility for

Eadie, HR123

Fernandez, HR103

Due diligence, need for

Browaty, HR99

Wyatt, HR98

Federal framework, adoption of

Lorenc, HR102

Struthers, HR101–102

First Nations, exclusion of

Lorenc, HR100

Freedom of information requests

Sauer, HR112–113

Jurisdictional comparisons

Davidson, HR106

Lorenc, HR102

Legal contract transaction costs

Fernandez, HR103

Long-term agreements

Wyatt, HR97

Opening remarks

Stefanson, HR132–133

Struthers, HR132

Project cancellations, possibility of

Fernandez, HR105

Stefanson, HR105

Project cost threshold

Sauer, HR113

Public presentations

Browaty, HR95–96

Davidson, HR105–107

Eadie, HR121–124

Fernandez, HR103–104

Lorenc, HR99–101

Loxley, HR108–110

Sauer, HR111–113

Wyatt, HR96–98

Task-force, need for

Davidson, HR107

Written submissions

Brown, HR134–135

Dobrowolski, HR134

Disraeli Freeway

Browaty, HR96

Loxley, HR109

Partnership BC

Davidson, HR106

Public Schools Act. See Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act

Public Schools Amendment Act (Code of Conduct for School Trustees)

[Bill 21]

Amendments

Clause 2, 35.2(4)

Allan, SED110

Friesen, SED110

Maguire, SED110

passed, SED110

Code of conduct breaches

Coburn, SED66

Friesen, SED65–66

Opening remarks

Allan, SED109

Friesen, SED109

Public presentations

Coburn, SED64–65

Lipsett, SED66–67

Sanction process

Allan, SED66, SED68

Coburn, SED65

Lipsett, SED67

Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools)

[Bill 9]

Implementation compliance

Allan, HR21

Friesen, HR21

Opening remarks

Allan, HR19

Friesen, HR19–20

Restricted access for maintenance

Allan, HR20

Friesen, HR20

User priorities and fees

Allan, HR19–21

Dobrowolski, HR23

Friesen, HR20

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, HR22–23

Public sector compensation disclosure. See also Public Accounts, audits of

Government reporting entities, inclusion of

Clarkson, PA118

Stefanson, PA118

Income threshold increase

Bellringer, PA120

Clarkson, PA117–118, PA120–121

Dewar, PA117–118

Friesen, PA120–121

Stefanson, PA121

Information availability

Bellringer, PA118

Clarkson, PA118–120

Stefanson, PA118–119

Vendor contract payments

Bellringer, PA120–121

Clarkson, PA121

Friesen, PA121

Stefanson, PA121

Public Utilities Board

Capital plans review capabilty

Beddome, SED44

Helwer, SED44

Mandate, expansion of

Desorcy, SED42–43

Helwer, SED43

Manitoba Hydro deferral account

Cullen, CC46

Thomson, CC46–47

 

QUIT: Quit Using and Inhaling Tobacco

Pharmacy program resource

Guse, SED5

 

Recksiedler, Greg (Research Officer)

Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Conflict of Interest Amendment Act (Cooling-Off Periods Related to Independent Officers)

[Bill 209]

Research summary, LA45–46

Red River College. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Capital project status and funding

Gerrard, PA31

McFadyen, L., PA31–32

Union Bank Tower, project audits

Ewasko, PA73

Farthing, PA69, PA73

Regional health authorities. See also Personal care homes; Wireless network security; specific authorities

Accountability and performance agreements

Driedger, HR128

Oswald, HR128

Amalgamations

Legal concerns

Driedger, HR127–128

Oswald, HR128

Rural impact

Dobrowolski, HR133–134

Driedger, HR87, HR125–126

Friesen, J., HR79

Gerrard, HR79–80

Oswald, HR126

Turenne-Maynard, HR87

Capital project requests, departmental overrides

Driedger, PA85

Sussman, PA85

Information technology

Database compromises

Bellringer, PA202

Friesen, PA202

Sussman, PA202

Directors, titles and roles

Friesen, PA201

Sussman, PA201–202

Geographical and bandwidth concerns

Friesen, PA202

Sussman, PA202

Organization leaders, appointments of

Friesen. J., HR79

Special needs, services for children

Farthing, PA150

Friesen, PA150

Strategic plan reports

Driedger, HR128–129

Oswald, HR129

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement). See also Health-care corporations, non-profit

[Bill 6]

Consultations, lack of

Driedger, HR83, HR125

Oswald, HR125

Pronyk, HR83

Opening remarks

Driedger, HR125

Oswald, HR124

Public presentations

Friesen, HR78–79

Lussier, HR87–89

Pronyk, HR80–82

Turenne-Maynard, HR83–86

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, HR133–134

Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Personal Health Information Amendment Act

[Bill 30]

Opening remarks

Goertzen, HR22

Oswald, HR22

Patient record custody, responsibility for

Gerrard, HR3–5

Pope, HR3–5

Physician consultations

Pope, HR3

Public presentations

Pope, HR3

Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act

[Bill 208]

Opening remarks

Graydon, PB8–9

Swan, PB9

Renewable Energy Jobs Act

[Bill 13]

reported, SED14

Rental housing. See Housing, rental

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act

[Bill 28]

Low-income tenants, protection of

McIntyre, SED13

Public presentations

Cerilli, SED9–11

McIntyre, SED12–13

Residential Tenancies Branch

Rental disputes, filing fees

McIntyre, SED13

Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act

[Bill 35]

Consultations

Davidson, HR117

Howard, HR115, HR117

McInnes, HR115

Employee rights

Cullen, HR118

Davidson, HR118

McInnes, HR115

Municipal responsibility

Davidson, HR118

Howard, HR116

McInnes, HR115

Opening remarks

Cullen, HR132

Howard, HR131–132

Public presentations

Davidson, HR116–117

McInnes, HR114–115

Written submissions

Dobrowolski, HR135–136

Review and Rate

Antitobacco program

Cooke, SED4

Gibson, SED8

Ricard, Norm (Deputy Auditor General)

Auditor General's reports

Canada's Economic Action Plan, Manitoba's participation

Opening remarks, PA23

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Audit and recommendations, PA29, PA36

Audits, competitive process, PA29–30

Economic action plan administration, PA24

Projects

Documentation, lack of, PA33

Risk assessments, PA32

Provincial reporting requirements, PA38

Waste-water treatment plants

Project status and risk assessment (Elma), PA30

Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex

Selby, HR45

Richer, Phillipe (Association des juristes d'expression franηaise du Manitoba inc.)

Bilingual Service Centres Act

[Bill 31]

Public presentation, SED21–22

Francophone population increase, SED22

French language services policy, SED22

Ride2Win

Safe cycling initiatives

Warda, HR91

Riding Mountain National Park

Bipole III location

Helwer, CC45–46, CC53

Thomson, CC45–46

Risk Oversight Committee

Members and meeting frequency

Clarkson, PA111, PA113

Friesen, PA112–113

Stefanson, PA111

Robins, Ron (Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance)

Alternative energy

Geothermal maintenance requirements, SED72

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Public presentation, SED71–72

Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance

Quality assurance program, SED71

Manitoba Hydro

Energy efficency programs, SED71–72

Robinson, Hon. Eric (Kewatinook) N.D.P.

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Aboriginal students, impact on, HR54

Rondeau, Hon. Jim (Assiniboia) N.D.P.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Crown corporations, funding from, CC30

Be the Influence

Awareness campaign effectiveness, CC3

Be Undrunk

Awareness campaign effectiveness, CC3

Bicycle helmets

Incentive programs for use, HR92

With Child-Without Alcohol

Awareness campaign effectiveness, CC3

Create and Rate antitobacco program, SED4, SED8

Crown corporations

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC30

Healthy living and wellness

Initiatives, SED6

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats)

[Bill 8]

Opening remarks, HR129

Highway Traffic Amendment and Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets)

[Bill 37]

Amendment

Clause 2, HR129–130

Opening remarks, HR129

Hildahl, Ken

Condolences, CC2

Housing, rental

Application fees, SED11–12

Liquor Control Act

Premise inspections and compliance, CC3

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba funding, CC30

AIR MILES program, CC9

Annual reports

Opening remarks, CC2–4

Be the Influence campaign, CC3

Be Undrunk campaign, CC3

Board meetings, CC11–12

Board membership information, CC12–14

With Child-Without Alcohol campaign, CC3

Competive pricing, CC3

Curling rink licensing issues (Shoal Lake), CC10

Fairtrade wine selection, CC2

Grocery store vendors, CC21, CC29

Information technology, outside consultations, CC19

Movie theatre licensing, CC28–29

Occasional permit fees, CC25

Operation Red Nose partnership, CC3

Outlet construction (Dale and Roblin), CC8

Pension assets, CC2

Product purchase statistics, CC2

Proof-of-age requests, CC3

Public awareness programs, CC3

Regional office status and costs (Brandon), CC23

Revenue projections, CC2

Staffing and salary expenditures, CC17

Vendor distance requirements, CC5, CC29

Winnipeg Jets season ticket purchase, CC27–28

Operation Red Nose

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission partnership, CC3

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)

Programs, SED8

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC27–28

Youth & Alcohol Summit

Participation, CC3

Rowat, Leanne (Riding Mountain) P.C.

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Public Housing Program-Section 14

Committee recommendations, PA48

Community Renewal Act

[Bill 7]

Advisory council membership, SED60

Opening remarks, SED109

Community Renewal Office

Rental property, above-guideline rent increases, SED61–62

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Stakeholders, ministerial consultations, SED86

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

First Nations, consultations with, SED103

Manitoba Housing Authority

Fire safety training programs, PA45

Housing stock assessment, PA46–47

Maintenance budget, PA47

Regional directors, internal audit process, PA46

Unit repairs and construction, PA47–48

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

AIR MILES program, CC7

Curling rink licensing issues (Shoal Lake), CC9–10

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Further debate, request for, HR70–71

Possible amendments, HR34

Student associations, consultations with, HR33, HR36

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

Support from Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Graydon, CC144

Hodgins, CC144

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Crown corporations, support from

Hodgins, CC144

McLaren, CC122–123

Schuler, CC122–123

 

SAFE Work–A Way of Life

Awareness campaign

Werier, CC58–59

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow program

Awareness campaigns

Howard, CC78–79

Maharaj, CC79

Schuler, CC78–79

Sale, Tim (Private Citizen)

Alternative energy

Geothermal intiatives and policies, SED69

Shale gas costs and contracts, SED69–70

Wind energy project status and costs, SED69

Energy retrofits

On-bill financing, SED68

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Public presentation, SED68–70

Housing

Energy retrofits, on-bill financing, SED68, SED70

Housing, rental

Lack of, SED68

Manitoba Hydro

Capital projects, economic review, SED71

Energy efficency programs, SED69–70

Sauer, David (Winnipeg Labour Council and Manitoba Federation of Labour)

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Consultations, lack of, HR113

Freedom of information requests, HR112–113

Project cost threshold, HR113

Public presentation, HR111–113

Schnoor, Jeffrey (Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General)

Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Opening remarks, PA51–52

Maintenance Enforcement Program

Automated voice system concerns, PA54

Customer service issues, PA56

Payment collection and disbursement, PA51, PA54

Manitoba Maintenance Management Program

Default payment reviews, PA52

Performance measurement evaluation reports, PA56

Report generating capacity, PA52–53

System costs, PA51–52

Schools. See also Clifton School; Public Schools Amendment Act (Community Use of Schools); Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act

Voting station locations, issues of

Verma, LA30

Schuler, Ron (St. Paul) P.C.

Bicycle helmets

Legislation, effectiveness of, HR92

Brandon Wheat Kings

Season ticket purchases by Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC105–106, CC122

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Crown corporations, contributions from, CC27, CC80–81

ChangeMakers contract

Workers Compensation Board, CC78

Conflict of interest

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation employee disclosure

Schuler, CC136

Dr. Hook Towing

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation contract, CC123–128

Driver and vehicle licensing

Enhanced driver licenses

Project status and costs, CC99–100

Mobility vehicles, registration of, CC137

Elections

Candidates, use of signs, LA34–35

Elections Manitoba office

Campaign election documents, length of, LA33

Fort Garry Business Centre

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission lease and expansion, CC19–20

Grant Park Liquor Mart

Expansion, CC23

Hildahl, Ken

Condolences, CC4

Investors Group Field

Crown corporations, contributions from, CC27

Kenaston Liquor Mart

Expansion, CC23

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Accrued benefit liability, CC23

Advertising expenditures, CC25–26

Adverttising at MTS Centre, CC27

AIR MILES program, CC8–9

Airport express store revenue, CC23

Beer pricing and sales, CC22

Board meetings, CC11, CC13–14, CC25

Board membership information, CC12–16

Canadian Museum for Human Rights contribution, CC27

Chief executive officer hiring process, CC16–17

Community support funding budget, CC26

Fort Garry Business Centre lease and expansion, CC19–20

Grant Park Liquor Mart expansion, CC23

Grocery store vendors, CC21

Information technology staffing, CC18–19

Inspection infractions, monetary penalties, CC24–25

Investors Group Field contributions, CC27

Kenaston Liquor Mart expansion, CC23

Movie theatre licensing, CC28

Occasional permit fees, CC25

Parking lot ownership, CC15

Profit margin percentages, CC20–21

Regional office status and costs (Brandon), CC22–23

Revenue projections, CC20, CC21–22

Staffing and salary expenditures, CC17

Winnipeg Jets season tickets purchase and use of, CC27–28

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission annual reports

Opening remarks, CC4

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Accel Towing contract (Brandon), CC124

Board and chief executive officer, ministerial meetings, CC135–136

Board membership information, CC131, CC134–135

Brandon Wheat Kings season ticket purchases, CC105–106, CC122

Customer rebates, CC121–122

Employee conflict of interest disclosures, CC136

Royal Winnipeg Ballet sponsorship, CC122–123

Senior management succession plans, CC135

Towing, non-contract responsiblity, CC123–124, CC127–128

Unpaid claim provisions, CC121

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season ticket purchases, CC103–105

Winnipeg Goldeyes season ticket purchases, CC103–105

Winnipeg Jets season ticket purchases, CC103–105

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra sponsorship, CC123

MTS Centre

Advertising by Manitoba Liquor Control Commission, CC27

Points of order

P/O by Schuler requesting that it be made clear that the NDP voted against letting leader of the Green Party address committee, LA29

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Further debate, request for, HR69–70

Royal Winnipeg Ballet

Crown corporations, support from, CC122–123

SAFE Workers of Tomorrow program

Awareness campaigns, CC78–79

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC80–81, CC103–105

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion

Workers Compensation Board land, use of, CC69

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103–105

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC27–28, CC80–81, CC103–105

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship, CC123

Workers Compensation Board

323 Broadway, renovations of, CC64–65

Board membership, information on, CC60–63

Canadian Museum for Human Rights, contributions to, CC80–81

Claim appeal process, CC73

Claimant/physician disagreements, CC71–72

Communications budget, CC78

Credit rating, CC78

Facility renovation update (Brandon), CC65–66

Five-year plan

Accident fund reserve increase, CC78

Cash assets increase, CC77–78

Claim costs increase, CC76

Funding ratio decrease, CC75

Investment income decrease, CC76–78

Operating surplus discrepancies, CC74–75

Projected average assessment rate, CC75

Projected revenue loss, CC75

Health-care benefit increase, CC77

Health-care professionals, employment of, CC71

Information technology, outside consultations, CC72–73

MTS Centre, contributions to, CC80

Narcotics policy and injured workers, CC73

Opening remarks, CC59–60

Parking lot ownership, CC68

Performance and satisfaction surveys, CC74

Position relocations, CC66

Real estate property ownership, CC66–68, CC70–71

Safety awareness campaigns, youth marketing, CC78–79

Social media, use of, CC79

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets, purchase and use of, CC80–81

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion, use of land, CC69

Winnipeg Jets season tickets, purchase and use of, CC80–81

Science Complex and College for the Environment. See University of Winnipeg

Audits

Farthing, PA68

Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Sponsorship

McLaren, CC102

Pedersen, CC102

Securities Amendment Act

[Bill 10]

reported, SED48

Selby, Hon. Erin (Southdale) N.D.P.

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Further debate, request for, HR69–70

Professional degree programs, defintion of, HR68–69

Student associations, consultations with, HR36

Tuition fees, inflation concerns, HR68

Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex, HR45

University of Winnipeg

Capital projects, budgeting, HR45

Grant increase, HR45

Service quality standards, PA65

Selinger, Hon. Gregory (St. Boniface) N.D.P.

Elections

Advance polls, access to, LA18

Candidates, appreciation of, LA18

Electronic voting, viability of, LA30

Fixed election dates, LA19

Volunteers, appreciation of, LA18

Voting stations

Accessibility, LA30–31

Elections (2011)

Voter turnout, increase recommendations, LA29

Elections Act

Advisory committee members, LA31

Elections Finances Act

Advisory committee members, LA31

Plain-language revision, drafting of, LA19

Elections Manitoba office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA18–19

Returning officers, qualifications, LA37

Staffing, recruitment concerns, LA36–37

Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission

Membership, expansion of, LA18

Seniors. See Aging in Place strategy; Personal care homes

Shale gas. See Alternative energy

Shapiro, L. James (Private Citizen)

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

Public presentation, SED96–98

Water wells

Drilling, licensing and standards, SED97–98

Existing wells, protection for, SED97

Freshwater/saltwater boundary concerns, SED97–98

Landowners, drilling ability, SED97

Shewchuk, Ashley (Private Citizen)

Post-secondary education

Funding decreases, HR54–55

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Low-income students, impact on, HR55

Public presentation, HR54–55

Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR55

Sinclair, Phoenix death

Children's Advocate's role in public inquiry

MacDonald, LA12–13

McFadyen, LA12–13

Smoking, reduction of. See Tobacco use reduction

Social disadvantaged

Inclusion in Human Rights Code

Swan, HR13–14

Soil conditions

Nitrous oxide reduction target

Gerrard, PA220–221

Meier, PA220–221

Southern First Nations Network

Social workers, training of

MacDonald, LA8

Special needs education. See also Auditor General, annual reports; Education assistants

Assistive technology, availability and costs

Farthing, PA161

Friesen, PA160–161

Behavioural conditions, diagnosis increase

Farthing, PA154–155

Gerrard, PA154–155

Children's Therapy Initiative

Farthing, PA150

Clinical Outcomes project status

Bellringer, PA151

Farthing, PA150–151

Friesen, PA151–152

Clinicians

Assessment wait times

Farthing, PA149

Friesen, PA149

Shortages, strategies for

Bellringer, PA140

Braun, PA148

Farthing, PA148, PA150

Friesen, PA149–150

Specialty requirements

Farthing, PA155–156

Gerrard, PA155

Departmental consultations

Farthing, PA143

Friesen, PA143

Disability category levels

Braun, PA148–149

Farthing, PA149

Enrolment and funding increase

Farthing, PA163

Friesen, PA162–163

Geographic funding

Farthing, PA158

Helwer, PA158

Government website, information accessibility

Farthing, PA142

Friesen, PA141–142

Handbook for Parents of Children with Special Needs in School

Farthing, PA142–143

Friesen, PA142–143

Life skills learning resources, need for

Allum, PA157–158

Bellringer, PA140

Farthing, PA158

Parents, consultations with

Allum, PA157

Farthing, PA157

Regional health authorities, programs

Farthing, PA150

Friesen, PA150

School divisions

Diagnosis and funding applications

Allan, PA162

Bellringer, PA140, PA162

Farthing, PA141, PA152, PA162–163

Friesen, PA152, PA161–163, PA162

Policy reviews

Farthing, PA141, PA152

Friesen, PA151–152

Service delivery compliance

Bellringer, PA140

Student outcomes, monitoring of

Farthing, PA147–148, PA160

Friesen, PA160

Jha, PA147–148

Students, individual education plans

Farthing, PA159

Friesen, PA159

Teachers, role and resources

Allum, PA156

Farthing, PA156

Speech language pathologists and audiologists

Shortage

Farthing, PA156

Gerrard, PA156

Speed limits. See also Bicycle paths and riders; Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones); Photo radar; School zones

Standing Committee on Public Accounts. See Public Accounts, Standing Committee of

Star Centres

Casino training facilities, project status

Graydon, CC152–153

Hodgins, CC152

First Nations communities, casino training

Graydon, CC153

Hodgins, CC153

Statutes Correction and Minor Amendments Act, 2012

[Bill 38]

reported, SED116

Stefanson, Heather (Tuxedo) P.C.

Affordable Energy Fund

Housing retrofits, low-income use, SED94

Agencies, boards and commissions–appointments

Conflicts of interest, concerns, PA192

Government website, information accessibility, PA190

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Derivative financial instruments, use of

Risk mitigation areas, PA110

Auditor General's office

Audits, estimates, PA8

Consulting services management audits, PA8–9

Government departments, mismanagement allegations, PA9

Operations of the Office, March 31, 2010

Emissions target levels, PA4–5

Budgets

Deficit variance, accountability, PA7–8

Building Canada Fund

Project applications, PA26–27

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Audit and recommendations, PA36

Employees, hiring process, PA25

Expenditure statistics, PA35

File documentation standards, PA37

Project priority, criteria and decision, PA27–28

Stimulus construction projects, PA26–27, PA35

Energy retrofits

Affordable Energy Fund, SED94

Finance Department

Trading activity offices, PA110–111

First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services

Accounts receivable, authority, PA18

Insurance Amendment Act

[Bill 27]

Long-term disability coverage, insured basis guarantee, SED30

Modernization and updates, SED30

Investors Group Field

Government investments, audit of, PA8

Jewish Child and Family Service Incorporation Act

[Bill 300]

Opening remarks, PB10

Legislative reviews, mandatory

Co-ordinated effort recommendation, PA114

Completion of reviews, compliance percentage, PA115

Departmental controllership plans, PA114

Review uniformity, PA115

Statute of regulations, review requirements, PA113–114

Treasury Board, role of, PA114

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation

Borrowing needs, CC157

Debt guarantee fee, CC157

Loan servicing needs, CC157

Net income, CC156–158

Operating expenditures, CC158

Payments to levels of government, CC155–156

US purchase, currency rate risks, CC158

Points of order

P/O by Stefanson requesting vote of the committee to move forward on decision to have steering committee and in camera meeting regarding Manitoba Hydro audit, PA11

Provincial debt

Net debt update, PA18

Public Accounts, audits of

Volumes 1-4

Deficit reduction strategies, PA21

Probe Research, payments to, PA18

Public compensation disclosure reports, PA15–17

Recommendations, PA16–17

Statement of financial position, templates, PA18

Summary budget, reporting of, PA15

Public Accounts, Standing Committee of

Government targets, penalties for failures, PA4–5

Meeting schedules, PA3

Risk assessments and audit objectives, PA5

Witness appearances, expansion of, PA3

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Consultations, lack of, HR99, HR110, HR113

Contract summary requirements, HR102

Opening remarks, HR132–133

Project cancellations, possibility of, HR105

Public sector compensation disclosure

Government reporting entities, inclusion of, PA118

Income threshold increase, PA121

Information availability, PA118–119

Vendor contract payments, PA121

Risk Oversight Committee

Members and meeting frequency, PA111

Treasury Board

Legislative reviews, role in, PA114

Treasury Risk Management Framework

Policies, PA111

Video lottery terminals

Revenue commission, Assiniboia Downs, CC156, CC158

Stewart, Lucas (Manitoba Green Retrofit)

Energy retrofits

Energy efficency programs, low-income, SED84–85

Manitoba Green Retrofit mandate, SED94

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Public presentation, SED94

Manitoba Green Retrofit

Mandate, SED94

Manitoba Hydro

Energy efficency programs, low-income, SED84–85

Stimulus programs. See Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat; Knowledge Infrastructure Program

Struthers, Hon. Stan (Dauphin) N.D.P.

Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA230–231

Contaminated sites and landfills

Recommendations implementation, PA230–231

Public Accounts, Volumes 1-4

Bond rating agency, grade criteria, PA21–22

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Contract summary requirements, HR110

Federal framework, adoption of, HR101–102

Opening remarks, HR132

Utilities

Affordability, jurisdictional comparisons, SED43

Student aid

Application process

Farthing, PA71–72, PA75

Default rates

Farthing, PA72

Financial assistance information system

Farthing, PA71

Income verification methods

Farthing, PA71

Interest rate concerns

Black, HR28, HR29

Scholarship and bursaries, information

Farthing, PA 71

Scholarships and bursaries, information

Farthing, PA71

Student Financial Aid System. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Implementation target date

Ewasko, 74–75

Farthing, 74–75

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)

Programs

Cooke, SED4

Gibson, SED7–9

Rondeau, SED8

Suicide. See Youth suicides

Sunday shopping hours. See also Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act

Increase

Davidson, HR116–117

McInnes, HR114–115

Jurisdictional comparisons

Cullen, HR115–116

Davidson, HR116

McInnes, HR116

Sussman, Milton (Deputy Minister of Health)

Aging in Place strategy

Supportive care spaces, need for, PA86

Auditor General, annual reports

Food safety

Opening statements, PA126–128

Wireless network security

Opening remarks, PA196–197

Conflict of interest

Food safety inspector delcarations, PA132

Dementia

Personal care homes patients, PA92

P.I.E.C.E.S education program, PA92

Flooding

Food safety, impact on, 135

Folklorama

Food safety initiatives, PA127

Food safety

Auditor General's recommendations, PA137

Departmental joint audit oversight committee, PA126

Flood, impact of, 135

Folklorama program initiatives, PA127

Food-borne illnesses, statistics on, PA134–135

Food handling training and licencing, PA133–134, PA136

Food service establishments, infraction closures, PA127

Inspections

Commercial kitchen inspections, PA136

Frequency and violations, PA131–132

Service takeover (Winnipeg), PA126–127, PA129

Statistics and targets, PA128–129

Inspections, rural, PA129

Inspectors

Conflict of interest declarations, PA132

Qualifications, PA129–130

Responsibility, PA126–127

Health Department

Information technology software purchases, patient privacy levels, PA198–199

Public health inspector staffing, PA126

Public health risk-based system (Winnipeg), PA127–128

Hedgehog Inspection System

Utilization for food safety, PA127–129

Inspectors

Vacancies, PA131

Manitoba eHealth

Information technology, risk assessments, PA197

Security analyst, hiring process, PA199–201

Vulnerability management software, implementation, PA197–198

Personal care homes

Accreditation, PA83

Admissions wait times, PA84–88, PA90–91

Antipsychotic drug prescriptions, PA92

Capital projects

Contract process, PA96

Long-term plans, PA85–86, PA92, PA94

Home-of-choice possibilities, PA88–89

Inspections, PA82–83

Licensing review process, PA83

Patient restraint usage, PA81–82, PA91

Patients with dementia, strategies for, 92

Per diem funding levels, PA92–93

Quality standard compliance, PA80–82

Regional demographic studies, PA86–87, PA94

Registered nurses, requirement for, PA89–90

Respite bed availability, PA90

Staffing, PA88–89

Statistics, PA80

Pharmacare Program

Bulk purchasing collaborations, PA97–98

Deductible increase, PA97

Formulary drug updates, PA98

Generic drug pricing reform, PA100–101

Program management review, PA104

Publicly financed percentage decrease, PA96–97

Purchasing price negotiation process, PA97

Recommendations implementation, PA103–104

Staffing, restructuring of, PA104

Pharmaceutical Act

Proclamation timeline, PA101

Physicians and surgeons

Electronic health records, use of, PA102

P.I.E.C.E.S dementia education program, PA92

Regional health authorities

Capital project requests, departmental overrides, PA85

Information technology

Database compromises, PA202

Directors, titles and roles, PA201–202

Geographical and bandwidth concerns, PA202

Tabor Home

Project status (Morden), PA96

Telehealth

Information technology security guidelines, PA198

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Capital projects, contract tendering process, PA105–106

Vendor payments, public disclosure, PA105

Wireless network security

Manitoba eHealth, policies and standards, PA197, PA199

Regional health authorities, policies and standards, PA198, PA201

Sussman, Milton (Deputy Minister of Regional health)

Personal care homes

Regional health authority amalgamations, PA88, PA95

Sutherland, Mike (Peguis First Nation)

East Interlake Conservation District

Watershed plan, SED102

First Nations communities

Water and sewer infrastructure, SED101–102

Flooding

Water wells, protection of, SED102

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

First Nations, consultations with, SED101–104

Public presentation, SED101–103

Water wells

Aquifer management plans, SED101

Flood protection, SED102

Hookup point concerns, SED102

Uncapped wells concerns, SED102

Swan, Hon. Andrew (Minto) N.D.P.

Automobile Injury Mediation Office

Pilot program evaluation, CC84

Clifton School

Valour Road, care of, PB9

Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (Administrative Forfeiture and Miscellaneous Amendments)

[Bill 11]

Opening remarks, HR15–16

Crown corporations

Service affordability, CC86

Driver and vehicle licensing

Amalgamation with Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC98

Enhanced driver licenses

Consumer fees, CC113–114

Project status and costs, CC114

Test simulators, CC112

Fortified Buildings Amendment Act

[Bill 15]

First responders, dangers to, HR16

Opening remarks, HR16

Friends for Life

Impaired driving awareness campaign, CC84

Gender identity

Youth and identity, HR8

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Extension of Ignition-Interlock Program)

[Bill 22]

First-time offenders, mandatory enforcement, HR18

Impaired drivers, recidivism rate, HR18

Lifetime ignition interlock criteria, HR18–19

MADD Canada, support by, HR18

Opening remarks, HR18–19

Human Rights Code Amendment Act

[Bill 36]

Opening remarks, HR13–14

Social disadvantaged, inclusion, HR13–14

Impaired driving

Friends for Life campaign, CC84

Recidivism rate, HR18

Manitoba Human Rights Commission

Complaint dismissals, HR14

Landlord and tenant guidelines, HR13

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Automobile Injury Mediation Office, CC84

Board membership, information on, CC131

Cellphone use while driving

Dedicated enforcement campaign, CC84

Customer rebates, CC122

Enforcement campaigns, funding of police services, CC84, CC133

Opening remarks, CC83–85

Premium reductions, CC84

Road safety public consultations, CC84

Vehicle registration fee increase, CC85–87

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season ticket purchases, CC103

Winnipeg Goldeyes season ticket purchases, CC103

Winnipeg Jets season ticket purchases, CC103

Missing Persons Act

[Bill 4]

Opening remarks, HR15

Personal Injury Protection Plan

Benefits

Appeal process, PA180–182

Eligibility and calculations, CC84

Definition of vehicular accidents, PA170

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Further debate, request for, HR70

Remembrance Day Awareness Act and Amendment to the Public Schools Act

[Bill 208]

Opening remarks, PB9

Use of Animals to Shield Unlawful Activities Act

[Bill 19]

First responders, dangers to, HR17

Opening remarks, HR17

Proof of danger requirement, HR17

Valour Road (Winnipeg)

Clifton School, care by, PB9

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase, CC103

Winnipeg Police Services

Funding from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, CC84

Swanson, Anders (Active and Safe Routes to School Program)

Active Transportation Advisory Board

Recommendations, SED39

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Public presentation, SED39–42

Speed limit reductions, SED39, SED40–41

Highway Traffic Board

Muncipal meetings, SED41

SWAT. See Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)

Sweryda, Christian (Private Citizen)

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Public presentation, SED25–27

Signage concerns, SED26–27

Speed limit reductions, SED25–26

Photo radar

Signage concerns, SED26–27

 

Tabor Home

Project status (Morden)

Friesen, PA95

Sussman, PA96

Taillieu, Mavis (Morris) P.C.

Criminal Property Forfeiture Amendment Act (Administrative Forfeiture and Miscellaneous Amendments)

[Bill 11]

Background, HR16

Election Financing Act and Elections Amendment Act

[Bill 33]

Commissioner of Elections, role of, HR93–94

Opening remarks, HR130

Elections, Commissioner of

Role and responsibilities, HR94

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

AIR MILES program, CC5–8

Outlet construction (Dale and Roblin), CC8

Trading area maps, CC5–6

Vendor distance requirements, CC4–5

Tajdin, Nawal and Tyler Blashko (Private Citizens)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

College students, exclusion of, HR47–48

Public presentation, HR46–48

Three-year funding forecasts, HR47

Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR47

Universities

Ancillary fee schedule, HR47–48

Teacher assistants. See Education assistants

Technical vocational training. See Apprenticeship training; Post-secondary education

Telehealth

Information technology security guidelines

Cullen, PA198

Sussman, PA198

Texting. See Cellphone use under Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

The Zuni Man-Woman

McLeod, HR 6

Thomson, Scott (Manitoba Hydro)

Alternative energy

Manitoba Hydro initiatives, CC47

Shale gas production, CC36

Wind energy

Grid integration, CC51–52

Project status and costs, CC38–39

Clean Environment Commission

Bipole III hearings, CC39

Conawapa Generating Station

Project status and costs, CC37–38

Dorsey Converter Station

Reliability, CC39

Keeyask Generating Station

Development agreements, CC38

Generating capacity, CC37, CC38

Project status and costs, CC35, CC56

Manitoba Hydro

Aboriginal employment levels, CC40

Accounting method standards, CC48–49

Alternative energy initiatives, CC47

Capital expenditure program, CC34

Community development funds, CC53

Conawapa Generating Station status and costs, CC37–38

Corporate rate structure, CC51

Customer statistics, CC33

Dorsey Converter Station, reliability, CC39

Export sales projections, CC35–38, CC43

First Nation communities, partnerships with, CC40

General rate applications, CC35–37, CC44

Generating capacity, CC34

Keeyask Generating Station

Development agreements, CC38

Generating capacity, CC37, CC38

Project status and costs, CC35, CC56

Minnesota Power export contract, CC37

Natural gas use and rates, CC36, CC49–50

Net income, CC34–36

Northern States Power export contract, CC37

Opening remarks

Thomson, CC33–41

Pension assets, CC35

Pointe du Bois Spillway status and costs, CC35

Power Smart programs, CC35, CC40–41

Projected revenue, CC41–42

Public Utilities Board, deferral account, CC46–47

Rate affordability, CC34, CC36, CC42, CC51

Reservoir water levels, CC48

Saskpower memorandum of understanding, CC38

Senior executive turnover, CC53

Shale gas production, CC36

Staffing, CC33

Wisconsin Public Service export contract, CC37

Manitoba Hydro–Bipole III

Budget estimates, CC39, CC43–45, CC53

Clean Environment Commission hearings, CC39

Community development fund accessibility, CC46

Critical need timeline, CC52

Line reliability, CC39

Project completion timeline, CC44

Public consultations, CC39

Riding Mountain National Park, location in, CC45–46

Underwater location, CC53

Minnesota Power

Power export contract, CC37

Natural gas

Use and rates, CC49–50

Northern States Power

Power export contract, CC37, CC51

Pointe du Bois Spillway

Project status and costs, CC35

Public Utilities Board

Manitoba Hydro deferral account, CC46–47

Riding Mountain National Park

Bipole III location, CC45–46

Wisconsin Public Service

Power export contract, CC37

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Aboriginal employment levels, CC38

Generating capacity and costs, CC34–35, CC38, CC51

Operation timeline, CC52

Water flow availability, CC52

Tobacco products

Pharmacy sales, ban on

Cooke, SED3

Sales ban

Guse, SED4

Vending machine sales, ban of

Gibson, SED7

Tobacco use reduction. See also Create and Rate antitobacco program; Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association; Non-Smokers Health Protection Amendment Act; Pharmacies; QUIT: Quit Using and Inhaling Tobacco; Review and Rate; Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)

Cancer rates, effect on

Cooke, SED3

Cessation programs

Gibson, SED7

Champix medication, safety of

Driedger, SED5

Guse, SED5

First Nations communities

Gerrard, SED9

Gibson, SED7–8

Health-care costs

Cooke, SED3

Initiatives

Cooke, SED3

Driedger, SED3

Mortality rate statistics

Gibson, SED7

Youth statistics

Cooke, SED4

Driedger, SED3

Todd, Barry (Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives)

Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Department

Processing plants, inspection of, PA125

Auditor General, annual reports

Food safety

Opening statements, PA124–126

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Inspection responsibilities, PA130

Farmers' Markets Association

Food safety guidelines, PA125, PA135

Food Processors Association

Food safety courses, PA133

Food safety

Auditor General's recommendations, PA137

Departmental joint audit oversight committee, PA125

Departmental responsibility, PA124–125

Farmers' market guidelines, PA125, PA135

Food-borne illnesses, statistics on, PA134

Growing Forward program initiatives, PA125–126

Inspections

Meat and dairy regulations, PA130–131

Processing plant inspections, PA125, PA130

Targets and statistics, PA126, PA128

Timelines, PA134–135

Inspections, rural, PA129

Inspectors

Hiring and training process, PA125, PA128

Training, PA131, PA133

Provincial responsibilities, PA125

Public education initiatives, PA125

Responsibility, PA124–125

Food Safety Act

Proclamation timeline, PA125, PA130

Growing Forward program

Food safety initiatives, PA125–126, PA136

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Processing plant implementation targets, PA132–134

Hedgehog Inspection System

Utilization for food safety, PA130–131

TomorrowNow

Environmental strategy

Cullen, PA219

Driedger, PA222

Meier, PA212, PA219–220, PA222

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Hunter, HR9

Transportation. See Active transportation; Bus transportation

Treasury Board

Legislative reviews, role in

Clarkson, PA114

Stefanson, PA114

Manitoba Housing Authority, reporting from

Cramer, PA43

Treasury Risk Management Framework

Policies

Clarkson, PA111

Stefanson, PA111

True North Sports & Entertainment Ltd. See also MTS Centre

Video lottery terminal revenues

Ashton, CC149

Graydon, CC148–149

Hodgins, CC149

Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate

Enrolment incentive, effectiveness of

Beddome, HR58

Tuition fees. See Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

Turenne-Maynard, Julie (Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba)

Health-care corporations, non-profit

Faith-based organizations, concerns of, HR84

Organization leaders, hiring and compensation policies, HR84–87

Surplus funds, use of, HR85

Regional health authorities

Amalgamations, rural impact, HR87

Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act (Improved Fiscal Responsibility and Community Involvement)

[Bill 6]

Public presentation, HR83–86

Two-spirited people

Definition of

McLeod, HR7

 

Union Bank Tower. See Red River College

Universities

Ancillary fee schedule

Ammoumou, HR41

Axworthy, HR44–45

Black, HR29–30

Blashko/Tajdin, HR47–48

McLean, HR51

Board of regents, fiduciary responsibilities

McLeod, HR42

Funding formula

Fleisher, HR35

Zupko, HR28

University College of the North. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Distance education, evaluation of

Ewasko, PA66

Farthing, PA58, PA66, PA74

Gerrard, PA74

Information technology

Auditor General's recommendations

Farthing, PA58

Disaster plan update

Ewasko, PA75

Farthing, PA58, PA76

Operating standards

Ewasko, PA65

Farthing, PA65–66

Staff turnover

Ewasko, PA66

Farthing, PA66

Knowledge Infrastructure Program projects

Farthing, PA72–73

Service level monitoring

Ewasko, PA66

Farthing, PA66

University of Manitoba

Art Research Technology (ART) Lab, program audits

Farthing, PA68

University of Winnipeg. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011; Opportunity Fund

Budget and funding level communiciations

Ewasko, PA61–62

Farthing, PA58, PA61–62

Capital projects, budgeting

Ewasko, PA63

Farthing, PA63

Selby, HR45

Cisco technology system revenue

Farthing, PA64

Class sizes

Zupko, HR27

Council on Post-Secondary Education, budget consultations

Ewasko, PA63–64

Farthing, PA58, PA63–64

Financial system status

Ewasko, PA59

Farthing, PA59

Funding comparisons

Axworthy, HR45

Ewasko, PA62

Farthing, PA62

Josephson, HR56

McLeod, HR42

Grant increase

Selby, HR45

Information technology

Investment

Farthing, PA57

Staff turnover

Farthing, PA61

Friesen, PA61

Low-income students, accessibility

Axworthy, HR44, HR46

Gerrard, HR46

Opportunity Fund

Axworthy, HR44

Revenue increase planning

Ewasko, PA64

Farthing, PA64

Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex, audits

Farthing, PA68

Service quality standards

Ewasko, PA59–60

Farthing, PA57–58, PA59–61, PA65

Friesen, PA60–61

Gerrard, PA64–65

Selby, PA65

Service system, security breaches

Farthing, PA61

Friesen, PA61

Strategic plan development

Ewasko, PA63

Farthing, PA63

Use of Animals to Shield Unlawful Activities Act

[Bill 19]

First responders, dangers to

Swan, HR17

Opening remarks

Goertzen, HR17

Swan, HR17

Proof of danger requirement

Swan, HR17

Utilities. See also Affordable Utility Rate Accountability Act; Public Utilities Board; Rate affordabiltiy under Manitoba Hydro

Affordability, jurisdictional comparisons

Beddome, SED44–45

Desorcy, SED42

Struthers, SED43

Consumer equity concerns

Desorcy, SED42

 

Valour Road (Winnipeg)

Clifton School, care by

Swan, PB9

Vehicle repairs. See Autobody shops; Consumer Protection Amendment Act (Motor Vehicle Work and Repairs)

Verma, Shipra (Deputy Chief Electoral Officer)

Disabilities Issues Office

Elections Manitoba, consultations with, LA36

Elections

Advance polls, access to, LA37–38

Candidates, use of signs, LA34–35

Effects of flooding, LA21

Electronic voting, viability of, LA30–31

Field staff statistics, LA38

Voter identification requirements, LA26

Voter turnout, LA38

Voting stations

Accessibility, LA31, LA35–36

Schools, LA30

Elections (2011)

Advance voting, evaluation, LA20

Candidate nomination process, LA20

Costs, LA20

Electronic recordkeeping, development of, LA20–21

Flooding, effect of, LA21

Public education communications, LA21

Voter lists, accuracy of, LA20

Voter turnout, increase recommendations, LA20, LA30

Voting stations and hours of operation, LA20

Elections, Commissioner of

Complaints, investigation resolutions, LA39–40

Elections Act

Advisory committee members, LA31

Elections Finances Act

Advisory committee members, LA31

Elections Manitoba office

Annual reports

Opening remarks, LA19–22

Campaign election documents, length of, LA33

Campaign election documents, refiling requirements, LA39

Constituency election, tie process, LA40

David Asseltine, dismissal of, LA23

Disabilities Issues Office, consultations with, LA36

Documents, leaking of, LA26

Enumeration process, evalution of, LA31–33

Enumerators, payment details, LA31

Fixed election dates, consultations on, LA26

Hamilton and Asseltine, cheque payment details, LA23–26

High school students, hiring of, LA21

Multiple residence complexes, campaigning in, LA22

Political parties, compliance fund, LA26

Question reponses, timeliness of, LA25–26

Returning officers, qualifications, LA37–39

Revision period, shortening of, LA22

Set election periods, LA22

Staffing, recruitment concerns, LA36–37

Tax registration period extension, LA22

Your Power to Choose, education progam, LA21

Flooding

Election, effect on, LA21

Political parties

Anonymous cash donations, LA33

Schools

Voting station locations, issues of, LA30

Your Power to Choose

Elections Manitoba education program, LA21

Video lottery terminals

Cityplace, placement in

McLaren, CC137

Pedersen, CC137

Payout percentages

Briese, CC154–155

Hodgins, CC155

Replacements

Ashton, CC142

Ewasko, CC154

Graydon, CC151

Hodgins, CC151, CC154

Revenue commission

Assiniboia Downs

Ashton, CC163

Graydon, CC163

Hodgins, CC156, CC158

Stefanson, CC156, CC158

Municipal allocation

Ashton, CC142

Briese, CC154

Hodgins, CC154

True North Sports & Entertainment

Ashton, CC149

Graydon, CC148–149

Hodgins, CC149

Technology requirements

Graydon, CC152

Hodgins, CC152

Voices: Manitoba's Youth in Care Network

Howard, LA2

 

Warda, Lynne (Winnipeg Regional Health Authority)

Bicycle helmets

Incentive programs for use, HR92

Injury reduction statistics, HR92

Legislation, effectiveness of, HR92–93

Low-cost distribution program, HR91

Bicycle paths and riders

Ride2Win initiative

Warda, HR91

Child safety seats

Age and height requirements, HR91

Injury reduction statistics, HR90–91

Head injuries

Reduction programs, SED36

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Speed Limits in School Zones)

[Bill 3]

Playground zones, inclusion of, SED36

Public presentation, SED36–37

Speed limit reductions, SED36

Speed limits, standardization of, SED36

Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Use of Child Safety Seats)

[Bill 8]

Public presentation, HR90–91

Highway Traffic Amendment and Summary Convictions Amendment Act (Bicycle Helmets)

[Bill 37]

Public presentation, HR91–92

Highways and roads

Injury and fatality statistics, SED36

Municipalities

Traffic patterns and needs, SED36

Ride2Win

Safe cycling initiatives, HR91

Waste-water treatment plants

Project status and risk assessment (Elma)

Gerrard, PA31

McFadyen, L., PA31, PA35

Ricard, PA30

Water safety for children. See Children's Advocate office

Water wells. See also Canadian Ground Water Association; Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act; Hog industry; Well water quality, protection of under Auditor General, follow-up reports, March 2011

Animal feeding operations, effect on water quality

McIntyre, SED107

Aquifers (See also Water wells)

Management plans

Sutherland, SED101

Whelan Enns, SED99–100

Wishart, SED98

Bacteriological water testing program

Maguire, PA225

Meier, PA225

Boil-water advisories

Cullen, PA226

Meier, PA226

Drilling, licensing and standards

Beddome, SED108

Jarema, SED104

Maguire, PA225

Meier, PA225

Shapiro, SED97–98

Existing wells, protection for

Bell, SED97

Shapiro, SED97

First Nations communities, regulations

Gerrard, PA225

Meier, PA225

Flood protection

McIntyre, SED106–107

Sutherland, SED102

Whelan Enns, SED98–99

Flowing water well concerns

Bell, SED96

Fracking regulations, need for

Whelan Enns, SED100

Freshwater/saltwater boundary concerns

Jarema, SED104

Shapiro, SED97–98

Hookup point concerns

Bell, SED95–96

Sutherland, SED102

Wishart, SED96

Inspection process and priority

Cullen, PA225–226

Meier, PA226

Landowners, drilling ability

Jarema, SED105

Shapiro, SED97

Public registry, importance of

Beddome, SED108

Whelan Enns, SED99–101

Wishart, SED100

Regulations

Meier, PA224–225

Pedersen, PA224–225

Sealing, certifcation of workers

Bell, SED95

Uncapped wells concerns

Sutherland, SED102

We Day

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship

McLaren, CC102

Pedersen, CC101–102

Weinstein, Josh (Manitoba Bar Association)

Cape Town Convention

Adoption, SED16

International Interests in Mobile Equipment Act (Aircraft Equipment)

[Bill 26]

Written submission, SED16

Wells. See Water wells

Werier, Michael (Workers Compensation Board)

SAFE Work–A Way of Life

Awareness campaign, CC58–59

Workers Compensation Board

Board membership, information on, CC60–64

Financial operations, CC59

Opening remarks, CC58–59

Real estate property ownership, CC67–68

Time-loss injury rate, CC58

West Central Women's Resource Centre

Housing programs

Cerilli, SED9–10

We'wha (Zuni Native American)

McLeod, HR6

Whelan Enns, Gail (Manitoba Wildlands)

Alternative energy

Pricing models, SED91

Wind energy project status and costs, SED91

Energy retrofits

Rental housing, SED89

Energy Savings Act

[Bill 24]

Employment opportunities, possibility of, SED89–90

Housing rental costs, impact on, SED89

Public presentation, SED89–90

Stakeholders, ministerial consultations, SED89

Water conservation standards, SED90

Flooding

Water wells, protection of, SED98–99

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

First Nations, consultations with, SED100

Public presentation, SED98–100

Housing, rental

Energy retrofits, impact on rent, SED89

Energy Savings Act, impact of, SED89

Manitoba Hydro

Power Smart programs, SED89, SED91

Water wells

Aquifer management plans, SED99–100

Flood protection, SED98–99

Fracking regulations, need for, SED100

Public registry, importance of, SED99–101

Wiebe, Matt (Concordia) N.D.P.

Canada-Manitoba Infrastructure Secretariat

Stimulus construction projects, PA36

Wireless network security

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, policies and standards, PA208

Wilson, Kyra (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Aboriginal students, impact on, HR53–54

Public presentation, HR53

Wind energy. See Alternative energy

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase

Graydon, CC144, CC147

Hodgins, CC144, CC147–148

Maharaj, CC80–81

McLaren, CC103–104

Pedersen, CC102–103

Schuler, CC80–81, CC103–105

Swan, CC103

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation land

McLaren, CC101

Pedersen, CC101

Workers Compensation Board land, use of

Howard, CC69

Schuler, CC69

Winnipeg Goldeyes

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase

Hodgins, CC144

McLaren, CC103–104

Pedersen, CC102–103

Schuler, CC103–105

Swan, CC103

Winnipeg Jets

Crown corporations, season ticket purchase

Graydon, CC144, CC148

Hodgins, CC143–144, CC148

Maharaj, CC80–81

McLaren, CC103–104

Pedersen, CC102–103

Rondeau, CC27–28

Schuler, CC27–28, CC80–81, CC103–105

Swan, CC103

Zubach, CC27

Flight Deck program

Ashton, CC142

Hodgins, CC143

Winnipeg Police Services

Funding from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

Graydon, CC132–133

Helwer, CC129

McLaren, CC129, CC133

Swan, CC84, CC133

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. See also Auditor General, follow-up reports, January 2012

Capital projects, contract tendering process

Bellringer, PA107

Driedger, PA105–106

Sussman, PA105–106

Vendor payments, public disclosure

Bellringer, PA105

Driedger, PA105

Sussman, PA105

Winnipeg Rental Network

Resources

McIntyre, SED82

Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation sponsorship

McLaren, CC123

Schuler, CC123

Winter Heating Cost Control Act

Repeal

Koroluk, SED85

Wireless network security. See also Auditor General, annual reports

Auditor General's follow-up reports

Bellringer, PA203

Pedersen, PA202–203

Manitoba eHealth, policies and standards

Bellringer, PA200

Jha, PA199

Pedersen, PA200

Sussman, PA197, PA199

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation policies and standards

Cullen, PA207

Harold, PA205–206

Hodgins, PA203–205, PA207–208

Pedersen, PA205–206

Wiebe, PA208

Regional health authorities, policies and standards

Cullen, PA198

Friesen, PA201

Sussman, PA198, PA201

Wisconsin Public Service

Power export contract

Thomson, CC37

Wishart, Ian (Portage la Prairie) P.C.

Biomass conversions

Incentives and processing, CC50

Food Processors Association

Food safety courses, PA133

Food safety

Food handling training and licencing, PA133–134

Inspector training, PA133

Greenhouse gas emissions

Biomass conversions, CC50

Groundwater and Water Well and Related Amendments Act

[Bill 25]

First Nations, consultations with, SED103

Opening remarks, SED115–116

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

Processing plant implementation targets, PA132–133

Manitoba Hydro

Accounting method standards, CC48–49

Natural gas use and rates, CC49

Reservoir water levels, CC48

Natural gas

Prices, CC49

Water wells

Aquifers management plans, SED98

Hookup point concerns, SED96

Public registry, importance of, SED100

With Child-Without Alcohol

Awareness campaign effectiveness

Gerrard, CC10–11

Neufeld, CC11

Rondeau, CC3

Zubach, CC10–11

Worker Advisor Office

Claim process

Howard, CC72

Workers Compensation Board. See also Appeal Commission and Medical Review Panel; SAFE Work–A Way of Life

323 Broadway, renovations of

Maharaj, CC64–65

Schuler, CC64–65

Accident fund reserve increase

Maharaj, CC78

Schuler, CC78

Annual report

December 2009, CC57

passed, CC81

December 2010, CC57

passed, CC81

Board membership, information on

Howard, CC61–62

Maharaj, CC60, CC62–63

Schuler, CC60–63

Werier, CC60–64

Canadian Museum for Human Rights, contributions to

Maharaj, CC80–81

Schuler, CC80–81

Cash assets increase

Maharaj, CC77–78

Schuler, CC77–78

ChangeMakers contract

Maharaj, CC78

Schuler, CC78

Claim appeal process

Howard, CC72

Maharaj, CC73

Schuler, CC73

Claim costs increase

Maharaj, CC76

Schuler, CC76

Claimant/physician disagreements

Howard, CC72

Maharaj, CC71

Schuler, CC71–72

Communications budget

Maharaj, CC78

Schuler, CC78

Credit rating

Maharaj, CC78

Schuler, CC78

Facility renovation update (Brandon)

Maharaj, CC65–66

Schuler, CC65–66

Financial operations

Werier, CC59

Five-year plan

2009-2013, CC57

passed, CC81

2010-2014, CC57

passed, CC82

2011-2015, CC57

Funding ratio decrease

Maharaj, CC75

Schuler, CC75

Health-care benefit increase

Maharaj, CC77

Schuler, CC77

Health-care professionals, employment of

Maharaj, CC71

Schuler, CC71

Information technology, outside consultations

Maharaj, CC73

Schuler, CC72–73

Injured workers, support for

Howard, CC70

Investment income decrease

Maharaj, CC77–78

Schuler, CC76–78

Investment policy

Eichler, CC77

Maharaj, CC77

Keystone Agricultural Producers, partnership with

Briese, CC81

Maharaj, CC81

MTS Centre, contributions to

Maharaj, CC80

Schuler, CC80

Narcotics policy and injured workers

Maharaj, CC74

Schuler, CC73

Opening remarks

Howard, CC58

Maharaj, CC59

Schuler, CC59–60

Werier, CC58–59

Operating surplus discrepancies

Maharaj, CC74–75

Schuler, CC74–75

Parking lot ownership

Howard, CC68

Maharaj, CC68

Schuler, CC68

Performance and satisfaction surveys

Maharaj, CC74

Schuler, CC74

Position relocations

Maharaj, CC66

Schuler, CC66

Projected average assessment rate

Maharaj, CC75

Schuler, CC75

Projected revenue loss

Maharaj, CC75

Schuler, CC75

Real estate property ownership

Maharaj, CC66–68, CC70–71

Schuler, CC66–68, CC70–71

Werier, CC67–68

Safety awareness campaigns, youth marketing

Howard, CC79

Maharaj, CC79

Schuler, CC78–79

Social assistance benefits, relation with

Gerrard, CC69–70

Maharaj, CC69–70

Social media, use of

Maharaj, CC79

Schuler, CC79

Time-loss injury rate

Gerrard, CC69

Maharaj, CC69

Werier, CC58

Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets, purchase and use of

Maharaj, CC80–81

Schuler, CC80–81

Winnipeg Convention Centre expansion, use of land

Howard, CC69

Schuler, CC69

Winnipeg Jets season tickets, purchase and use of

Maharaj, CC80–81

Schuler, CC80–81

World wars

Personal stories

Graydon, PB9

Wuskwatim Generating Station

Aboriginal employment levels

Thomson, CC38

Aboriginal employment opportunities

Thompson, CC38

Generating capacity and costs

Gerrard, CC51

Thomson, CC34–35, CC38, CC51

Operation timeline

Gerrard, CC52

Thomson, CC52

Water flow availability

Gerrard, CC52

Thomson, CC52

Wyatt, Russ (City of Winnipeg)

Building Canada Fund

Infrastructure funding, HR97

Chief Peguis Trail

Construction details, HR97

Public-Private Partnership Transparency and Accountability Act

Chief Peguis Trail, HR97

Public-Private Partnerships Transparency and Accountability Act

[Bill 34]

Budget and project efficiencies, HR96–97

Due diligence, need for, HR98

Long-term agreements, HR97

Public presentation, HR96–98

 

Young Men's Christian Association of Brandon Incorporation Amendment Act

[Bill 301]

Motion to refund printing fees

Caldwell, PB10

passed, PB11

Opening remarks

Caldwell, PB10

Helwer, PB10

Report

Harms, PB10

Your Power to Choose

Elections Manitoba education program

Verma, LA21

Youth & Alcohol Summit

Participation

Rondeau, CC3

Youth suicides

Prevention recommendations

MacDonald, LA5–6

Mitchelson, LA5–6

 

Zegeye-Gebrehiwot, Theodoros Messinezis (Private Citizen)

Post-secondary education

Facility competiveness, HR66

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR65–66

Tuition fee cap, international student exemption, HR65

Tuition fees, inflation concerns, HR63

Zinatelli, Frank (Canadian Life and Heatlh Insurance Association)

Insurance Amendment Act

[Bill 27]

Jurisdictional consistency, SED29

Long-term disability coverage, insured basis guarantee, SED29–30

Modernization and updates, SED28–30

Public presentation, SED28–29

Zubach, Roman (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Funding from Crown corporations, CC29–30

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Funding from Crown corporations, contributions from, CC27

With Child-Without Alcohol

Awareness campaign effectiveness, CC10–11

Crown corporations

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, CC29–30

Fort Garry Business Centre

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission lease and expansion, CC19–20

Grant Park Liquor Mart

Expansion, CC23

Investors Group Field

Funding from Crown corporations, CC27

Kenaston Liquor Mart expansion, CC23

Manitoba Liquor Control Commission

Accrued benefit liability, CC23–24

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, funding of, CC29–30

Advertising at MTS Centre, CC27

Advertising expenditures, CC26

AIR MILES program, CC5–8, CC29

Airport express store revenue, CC23

Beer pricing and sales, CC22

Board meeetings, disciplinary hearings, CC25

Canadian Museum for Human Rights funding, CC27

With Child-Without Alcohol campaign, CC10–11

Community support funding budget, CC26

Corporate tax expenditures, CC30

Curling rink licensing issues (Shoal Lake), CC9

Environmental protection tax expenditures, CC30

Fort Garry Business Centre lease and expansion, CC19–20

Grant Park Liquor Mart expansion, CC23

Grocery store vendors, CC21, CC29

Information technology

Outside consultations, CC18

Staffing, CC18

Inspection infractions, monetary penalties, CC24

Investors Group Field contributions, CC27

Kenaston Liquor Mart expansion, CC23

Movie theatre licensing, CC28

Outlet construction (Dale and Roblin), CC8

Parking lot ownership, CC15

Profit margin percentages, CC20–21

Regional office status and costs (Brandon), CC22–23

Revenue projections, CC20, CC21–22

Site inspection statistics, CC10

Staffing and salary expenditures, CC17

Trading area maps, CC5–6

Vendor distance requirements, CC5, CC29

Winnipeg Jets season tickets purchase and use of, CC27

MTS Centre

Advertising by Manitoba Liquor Control Commission, CC27

Winnipeg Jets

Season ticket purchases by Crown corporations, CC27

Zupko, Jack (Private Citizen)

Protecting Affordability for University Students Act (Council on Post-Secondary Education Act Amended)

[Bill 2]

Public presentation, HR27–28

Tuition fees, university autonomy concerns, HR28

University operating grants, HR27

Universities

Funding formula, HR28

University of Winnipeg

Class sizes, HR27