In the House
May 09, 2012
Doug in budget estimates with Ministry of Finance, part 2, procurement policy
I'm going to switch gears into another topic that has to do with procurement policy and strategies by the provincial government. I questioned the former Finance Minister in 2010 regarding procurement strategies in other jurisdictions in Canada, in other provinces and in other jurisdictions in the world. The social criteria are also used in government procurement contracts.
May 09, 2012
Doug in budget estimates with Ministry of Finance, part 1, contingency funds
The $300 million is booked for contingency in this budget estimates discussion that we're having. My question relates specifically to one of the ministries that accessed contingency funding for this upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year. That was the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
May 08, 2012
Doug in 2nd reading of Bill 43, the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act
I'm very pleased to take my place in second reading of Bill 43, the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act Implementation Act. I have some perspectives on this legislation that I'd like to share here at second reading.
May 07, 2012
Doug introducing Ed John in the Legislature
I would like the House to acknowledge Ed John from the First Nations Summit. He was just appointed chair of the UN permanent forum on indigenous issues.
May 01, 2012
Doug in Question Period re Government position on Enbridge pipeline
Every day I hear from constituents on this issue. It's real for them. It's a huge concern for them.