| Premier Glen Clark -- | Minister Responsible for Youth |
| The Honourable Dan Miller -- | Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Northern Development |
| The Honourable Dale Lovick -- | Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Minister of Labour |
| The Honourable Andrew Petter -- | Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology and Minister of Intergovernmental Relations |
| The Honourable Corky Evans -- | Minister of Agriculture and Food |
| The Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh -- | Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights and Immigration |
| The Honourable Lois Boone -- | Minister for Children and Families |
| The Honourable Paul Ramsey -- | Minister of Education |
| The Honourable Michael Farnworth -- | Minister of Employment and Investment and Minister Responsible for Housing |
| The Honourable Cathy McGregor -- | Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks |
| The Honourable Joy K. MacPhail -- | Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations |
| The Honourable Dennis Streifel -- | Minister of Fisheries |
| The Honourable David Zirnhelt -- | Minister of Forests |
| The Honourable Penny Priddy -- | Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors |
| The Honourable Jan Pullinger -- | Minister of Human Resources |
| The Honourable Jenny Kwan -- | Minister of Municipal Affairs |
| The Honourable Ian Waddell -- | Minister of Small Business Tourism, and Culture |
| The Honourable Harry Lali -- | Minister of Transportation and Highways |
| The Honourable Sue Hammell -- | Minister of Women's Equality
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Various responsibilities and acts transferred to other ministries. The full text of this OIC, will be posted on the web site at www.qp.gov.bc.ca/oic/
ORDER IN COUNCIL 178| Fred Randall -- | PS to The Honourable Minister of Energy and Mines |
| Graeme Bowbrick -- | PS to The Honourable Minister of Education |
| Glenn Robertson -- | PS to The Honourable Minister of Forests |
| Jim Doyle -- | PS to The Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs |
| Helmut Giesbrecht -- | PS to The Honourable Minister of Health |
| Rick Kasper -- | PS to The Honourable Minister of Employment and Investment |
| Ed Conroy -- | PS to The Honourable Minister of Transportation and Highways.
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ORDER IN COUNCIL 180
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Public Service
The following Deputy Minister (DM) appointments be made:
| Mike Corbeil - | DM, Children and Families |
| Robert S. Plecas - | DM, Special Assignments, (Premier's Office) |
| Catherine Read - | DM, Agriculture and Food |
| Bill Lefeaux-Valentine - | DM, Fisheries |
| Stuart Culbertson - | DM, Information, Science and , Technology Agency |
| Phillip Halkett - | DM, Liquor Distribution Branch |
| Joan Hesketh | Acting DM, Energy and Mines |
| Gerry Armstrong - | DM, Advanced Education, Training, and Technology |
| Don Avison - | DM, Education |
| Chris Trumpy - | DM, Finance and Corporate Relations
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ORDER IN COUNCIL 183
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Richard Coates McCandless is appointed Assistant DM, Court Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General. The appointment of J.P. Malcolm McAvity, made by Order in Council 1072/95 is rescinded.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 184
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Public Service
Thea Vakil is appointed Assistant DM, Management Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General. The appointment of Richard Coates McCandless by O/C 121/94 and the appointment of Thea Vakil by O/C 312/97 is rescinded.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 185
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Public Service
The appointment of Evan Lloyd as Assistant DM, Communications, Cabinet Policy and Planning Secretariat made by O/C 214/96 is rescinded.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 186
Ministry Responsible: FORESTS
Statutory Authority: Forest Renewal
Special Direction re subsidiary corporation, appointing John C. Kerr and Douglas McArthur as directors.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 188
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
Statutory Authority: Okanagan Valley Tree Fruit Authority
Allen Hoag is appointed a member of the board of directors of Okanagan Valley Tree Fruit Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2000.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 189
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
Statutory Authority: Okanagan Valley Tree Fruit Authority
John Kitson is appointed a member of the board of directors of the Okanagan Valley Tree Fruit Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2000.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 190
Ministry Responsible: AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD
Statutory Authority: Okanagan Valley Tree Fruit Authority
Lakhmer Klar is appointed a member of the board of directors of the Okanagan Valley Tree Fruit Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2000.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 191
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Cemetery and Funeral Services
Approval for the sale of described cemetery lands owned by the City of Prince George to Serenity Services Corporation Ltd. and for granting rights-of-way respecting these lands in favour of the City of Prince George to allow road access and other municipal services for a mausoleum.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 192
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Escheat
Escheated property as described, Coast District, be granted to Kitimat Command Marine Supply Ltd. (Inc. No. 0256109).
ORDER IN COUNCIL 193
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Interpretation
Daylight Saving Time to commence at two o'clock in the forenoon on the 5th day of April, 1998 and ending at two o'clock in the forenoon on the 25th day of October, 1998.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 194
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Legal Profession
The appointment of Reva Joshee as a Bencher of The Law Society of British Columbia, made by O/C 1300/96 is rescinded.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 195
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Offence
Schedule 1 of B.C. Reg. 89/97 - the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation is amended RE corrects an error in the regulation regarding driving through a toll station without paying a toll.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 196
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Police
The term of office of Warren Downs a member of the District of West Vancouver Police Board appointed by the Municipal Council shall expire on December 31, 1999.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 197
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Police
Roger Cayford is appointed a member of the District of West Vancouver Police Board for a two year term.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 198
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Police
Hanson Lau is appointed a member of the District of West Vancouver Police Board for a two year term.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 199
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Proclamation
Craft Month - March, 1998.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 200
Ministry Responsible: ATTORNEY GENERAL
Statutory Authority: Provincial Court
John Liivam a Justice of the Peace in and for the Province, is further extended beyond age 65 until December 31, 1998.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 201
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Statutory Authority: Independent School
Section 1 of B.C. Reg. 263/89 - the Authority Designation Regulation be amended by adding the following: (1) the members of Montney Mennonite Church, Montney, British Columbia.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 202
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Statutory Authority: School
The date specified in B.C. Reg. 22/98 is changed from "February 28" to "March 16" for the 1998/99 fiscal year; and the date specified in section 113(1)(b) of the School Act is changed from "April 27" to "May 12" for the 1998/99 fiscal year.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 203
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Statutory Authority: University Foundations
Effective February 24, 1998, Lynne Henderson and Dan Gallant are appointed to the Foundation for the University of Victoria for a term of three years.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 204
Ministry Responsible: EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Statutory Authority: University Foundations
Effective February 24, 1998, Lynne Henderson is appointed as Chair to the Foundation for the University of Victoria for a term of three years.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 205
Ministry Responsible: ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND PARKS
Statutory Authority: Wildlife
Effective March 1, 1998: (a) sections 2.01 and 2.02 of B.C. Reg. 336/82 - the Wildlife Act Firearm and Hunting Licensing Regulation are repealed, and (b) the Hunter Safety Training Regulation is made.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 206
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Capital Commission
Following one year appointments to the Provincial Capital Commission be made: Martin Segger - member and vice-chair, Denise Savoie - member.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 207
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Financial Administration
Approval for partial remission of annual rent owed to the Government by Lignum Limited, West Fraser Mills Ltd., Weldwood of Canada Limited, Timberwest Forest Limited, RFP Timber Ltd.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 208
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Income Tax
Approval for the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations to amend the terms of the tax collection agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 209
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Pension (College)
B.C. Reg. 498/94 - the Pension (College) Regulation is amended by repealing Tables 1 to 5 and substituting with Tables 1 to 4.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 210
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Pension (Public Service)
B.C. Reg. 500/94 - the Pension (Public Service) Regulation is amended by adding the following section: 5.3 Pension contribution remittances and section 17(4)(a) is amended by striking out "less than age 50 and" and substituting "less than a
ORDER IN COUNCIL 211
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Pension (Teachers)
B.C. Reg. 502/94 - the Pension (Teachers) Regulation is amended by adding the following section: 6.1 Pension contribution remittances.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 212
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Property Transfer Tax
To provide a one-time exemption from property transfer tax for the December 4, 1996 transfers of nine parcels compromising the Nanaimo Airport from Transport Canada to the Nanaimo Airport Commission.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 213
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Social Service Tax
B.C. Reg. 84/58 - the Social Service Tax Act Regulation is amended as described.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 214
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: British Columbia Transit
The following are reappointed as Directors of the Board of British Columbia Transit for a term ending March 31, 1999: John Backhouse, Graeme T. Bowbrick, Tom Kozar, Ragini Venkat Rankin, Joan Reichardt, Mayor Len Traboulay, Councillor Judy Brownoff.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 215
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Community Care Facility
Section 14 of B.C. Reg. 536/80 - the Adult Care Regulations is amended by adding the following subsection: (5) Subsection (2) does not apply to a facility operated by a designated corporation under the Health Authorities Act that under section 16 of that Act amalgamates with a regional health board or community health council.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 216
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Dentists
Effective March 1, 1998: the amendments made to the Rules of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia made by the Council November 28, 1997 are approved.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 217
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Hospital
The appointment of Hanne White as public administrator for the Bulkley Valley Hospital is rescinded.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 218
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Hospital
Section 9(1) and (2) of B.C. Reg. 121/97 - the Hospital Act Regulation is repealed and substituted as described.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 219
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling
Amendments to the Bylaws of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia are approved.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 220
Ministry Responsible: LABOUR
Statutory Authority: Workers Compensation
The following are re-appointed as described to the Workers' Compensation Board until December 31, 1999: Ian J. Puchlik - full time management member, Lois Williams - part-time Vice Chair, Allan McDowell - full-time management member, Kevin Johnson - full-time labour member.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 221
Ministry Responsible: MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
Statutory Authority: Assessment
Order in Council 94/98 be amended by striking out "Cheryl Vickers of Port Moody" and substituting "Cheryl Vickers of Vancouver".
ORDER IN COUNCIL 222
Ministry Responsible: MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
Statutory Authority: Assessment
Order in Council 100/98 be amended by striking out "Diane D'Angelo of North Vancouver" and substituting "Diane D'Angelo of Vancouver".
ORDER IN COUNCIL 223
Ministry Responsible: MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
Statutory Authority: Assessment Authority
The Schedule contained in section 4 of B.C. Reg. 497/77 - the Assessment Authority Act Regulations be repealed and substituted as described.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 224
Ministry Responsible: MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
Statutory Authority: Assessment Authority
The 1998 Assessment Authority Bylaw approved.
ORDER IN COUNCIL 225
Ministry Responsible: MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
Statutory Authority: Municipal Aid
B.C. Reg. 219/96 - the Provincial Land Definition Exemption Regulation is amended in section 1 by adding the following paragraph: (h) the Technical University of British Columbia established under the Technical University of British Columbia.
MINISTERIAL ORDERS 123
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Health Professions
The following are appointed to the Board for the College of Acupuncturists of British Columbia for a one year term: Sheila Stickney, Evon Soong.
MINISTERIAL ORDERS 124
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Mental Health
The following be reappointed as Chairs of the Mental Health Review Panels for a two year term: Brian Cruikshank, Anthony Lavelle, Dr. James Ogloff.
MINISTERIAL ORDERS 125
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Nurses (Registered Psychiatric)
The following are reappointed to the Board of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of British Columbia for a term ending April 27, 2000: Margaret Y. Cissell, Hardial Singh Johal.
MINISTERIAL ORDERS 126
Ministry Responsible: HEALTH
Statutory Authority: Health Authorities
Lynda Thornton be appointed as a member to the Simon Fraser Health Region for a term to expire December 31, 1998. M434/96 be amended to rescind the appointment of Abbey Anderson.
MINISTERIAL ORDERS 127
Ministry Responsible: EMPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT
Statutory Authority: Mineral Tenure
A reserve established for minerals and placer minerals over described land in the Liard Mining Division as described.
MINISTERIAL ORDERS 128
Ministry Responsible: ENVIRONMENT, LANDS AND PARKS
Statutory Authority: Land
The subscription fee for the Global Surveyor Service be set at $1,650.00 per year.
MINISTERIAL ORDERS 129
Ministry Responsible: FINANCE AND CORPORATE RELATIONS
Statutory Authority: Land Tax Deferment
Interest Rate regulation made. For the purposes of sections 8 and 9 of the ACT, the interest rate for the six-month period beginning April 1, 1998, shall be 4.0 per cent per annum.