Manitoba.

• Author: Yarish, Rick
• Position: Legislative Reports

Since the House rose on June 10, 2004 legislative activity has been very light in Manitoba. Despite the relative quiet, our Standing Committees have continued to meet. The Public Accounts Committee held two meetings in September with more meetings anticipated. Our Public Accounts Committee has continued its evolution this year with several matters of procedure being debated in committee.

Other committees also met during this intersessional period to consider legislation and other matters. The Standing Committee on Crown Corporations met twice to consider Annual Reports from both the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation. Additionally, the Standing Committee on Social and Economic Development assembled to consider and hear public presentations on Bill 22--The Water Protection Act. Bill 22 sets out a legislative scheme to provide improved protection for Manitoba's water resources. Carried over from the last session by agreement, the Bill will go back to the House for Third Reading sometime during the next session.

On October 12, 2004 Premier Gary Doer (NDP--Concordia) announced the following changes to his cabinet:

* Dave Chomiak (NDP--Kildonan), the...