Thank you, Ms. Lee. We are on clause 92, not clause 1.1; however, I will allow the
question as it does relate somewhat to this clause. Mr. Wright.
Debates of Aug. 21st, 2007
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Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Wright
I think, if the Member looks at 1.1(c), the principle that's expressed is that the compensation system will treat workers and claimants fairly, compassionately and respectfully. That's consistent with section 92(2)(b), which says that you don't have to...I mean the effect of it is that if the worker can't prove that what he's trying to establish is more likely than not, then he or she gets that benefit. As long as it's 50/50, and that's consistent with the principle in section 1.1(c), which is treating workers compassionately and fairly. You're saying if you can't disprove what the worker's saying, then the worker gets the benefit.
Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Sandy Lee Range Lake
Thank you. Just a short one. Could I get the Minister to ask the, refer the matter, or however you want to put it, could I get the Minister to commit to having the government's counsel look at section 92(2)(b) in the context of section 1.1, as Mr. Wright just stated? Thank you.
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Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Well, I can do that but they've probably already done it. So I think unless we have the legislation...(inaudible)...once the legislation is there, they'll have to enforce it.
Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 16-15(6): Amend Clause 65 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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Committee Motion 17-15(6): Amend Clause 96 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Robert Villeneuve Tu Nedhe
Mahsi, Mr. Chair. I move that subclause 96(3) of Bill 6 be amended by striking out "may direct" and substituting "may, in writing, direct". Thank you.
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Committee Motion 17-15(6): Amend Clause 96 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Question.
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The Chair David Ramsay
Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Thank you, committee. To clause 96, as amended.
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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The Chair David Ramsay
Thank you. Page 59, clause 97, clause 98, clause 99, clause 100 and clause 101.
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 17-15(6): Amend Clause 96 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 17-15(6): Amend Clause 96 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
Committee Motion 17-15(6): Amend Clause 96 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Committee Motion 17-15(6): Amend Clause 96 Of Bill 6, Workers' Compensation Act, Carried
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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