HANSARD
96-46

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Wayne Gaudet

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Fourth Session

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Oppose, Dr. J. Hamm 2661
Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Oppose, Mr. R. Chisholm 2662
Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Whites Lake Residents - Oppose,
Dr. J. Hamm 2662
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Anl. Rept. of Acadia University Foundation, Hon. R. Harrison 2662
Anl. Rept. of Dalhousie University Foundation, Hon. R. Harrison ~ 2662 Anl. Rept. of Nova Scotia
Agricultural College Foundation,
Hon. R. Harrison 2662
Anl. Rept. of St. Francis Xavier University Foundation, Hon. R. Harrison 2662
Anl. Rept. of Saint Mary's University Foundation, Hon. R. Harrison 2662
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 922, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Mandate - Seek,
Dr. J. Hamm 2663
Res. 923, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Yuletide Season -
Tax Title Change, Mr. R. Chisholm 2663
Res. 924, Health - World AIDS Day: Sufferers - Assistance Encourage,
The Premier 2664
Vote - Affirmative 2665
Res. 925, Christmas Daddies Telethon (ATV): Pledges Honour -
Encourage, Mr. K. MacAskill 2665
Vote - Affirmative 2665
Res. 926, Atlantic Jewish Council - Commun. Serv. Award:
Philip Riteman (Bedford) - Congrats., Mrs. F. Cosman 2665
Vote - Affirmative 2666
Res. 927, Justice - Gasoline: Pricing - Legislation Introduce,
Dr. J. Hamm 2666
Res. 928, Lun. Co. - Jim Pittman: Commun. Contributions - Recognize,
Mrs. L. O'Connor 2667
Vote - Affirmative 2667
Res. 929, Rules of the House (Amendment-Extended Sitting Hours):
Res. No. 921 (29/11/96) - Rescind, Mr. T. Donahoe 2667
Res. 930, Health - C.B. Reg. Hosp.: Inquiry Public Res. No. 904 (29/11/96) -
Implement, Mr. G. Archibald 2668
Res. 931, Rules of the House (Amendment-Extended Sitting Hours) -
Res. 921 (29/11/96): Gov't. (PC [N.S. 1978-1990]) -
Emulation Condemn, Mr. J. Holm 2669
Res. 932, Gov't. (N.S. [PC 1978-1993]): Fin. Mess - Remember,
Mr. R. Hubbard 2669
Res. 933, Exco: Democracy - Restore, Mr. B. Taylor 2670
Res. 934, ERA - Quivsol: Sterile Solutions Manufacture - Commend,
Mr. G. Fogarty 2670
Res. 935, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Questions - Answer,
Mr. R. Russell 2671
Res. 936, Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Destroy, Ms. E. O'Connell 2672
Res. 937, Sackville-Cobequid MLA - Hfx. Metro Chamber of Commerce -
Characterization False - Apologize, Mr. B. Holland 2672
Res. 938, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Law. Amdts. Hearings -
Full Ensure, Mr. J. Leefe 2673
Res. 939, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Rules of the House -
Amendment Defer, Mr. T. Donahoe 2674
Res. 940, Health - Environmental Hypersensitive Coalition: Advice -
Follow, Mr. R. Chisholm 2674
Res. 941, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Rules of the House -
Subversion Avoid, Mr. J. Leefe 2675
Res. 942, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Legislative Timetable -
Change Condemn, Mr. J. Holm 2676
Res. 943, Health - AIDS Strategy (Can.): Funding Continuance - Urge,
Mr. G. Moody 2676
Res. 944, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Public Opposition -
Recognize, Mr. G. Archibald 2677
Res. 945, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Atlantic Advantage -
Recognize, Mr. R. Carruthers 2677
Res. 946, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Imposition -
Arrogance Condemn, Ms. E. O'Connell 2678
Res. 947, Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Abandon, Mr. B. Taylor 2678
Res. 948, Hants. Co. - Christmas Angels Show (Anniv. [25th]):
Volunteers - Acknowledge, Mr. R. Russell 2679
Vote - Affirmative 2680
Res. 949, Health - Reg. Bds.: Creation - Facts Check, Mr. G. Moody 2680
Res. 950, Sports - Football: St. Francis Xavier Univ. -
Vanier Cup Finalists Congrats., Mr. D. McInnes 2680
Vote - Affirmative 2681
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 2, Securities Act 2681
Hon. J. Abbass 2681
Mr. T. Donahoe 2681
Mr. J. Holm 2684
Hon. J. Abbass 2685
Vote - Affirmative 2687
No. 6, Animal Cruelty Prevention Act 2687
Hon. R. Mann 2687
Mr. G. Archibald 2687
Mr. J. Holm 2688
Vote - Affirmative 2689
No. 8, Court and Administrative Reform Act 2689
Hon. J. Abbass 2689
Mr. T. Donahoe 2689
Mr. J. Holm 2694
Mr. J. Leefe 2699
Hon. J. Abbass 2700
Vote - Affirmative 2702
No. 14, Occupiers' Liability Act 2702
Hon. J. Abbass 2702
Mr. T. Donahoe 2702
Mr. J. Holm 2705
Hon. J. Abbass 2708
Vote - Affirmative 2709
No. 28, Motor Vehicle Act 2709
Hon. D. Downe 2709
Mr. J. Holm 2709
Mr. B. Taylor 2713
Mr. T. Donahoe 2717
Hon. D. Downe 2723
Vote - Affirmative 2724
No. 10, Regional Community Development Act 2725
Hon. R. Mann 2725
Dr. J. Hamm 2725
Mr. J. Holm 2727
Hon. R. Mann 2730
Vote - Affirmative 2730
No. 30, Motor Vehicle Act 2731
Hon. B. Boudreau 2731
Mr. G. Moody 2731
Mr. J. Holm 2732
Mr. D. McInnes 2733
Mr. J. Leefe 2734
Hon. B. Boudreau 2735
Vote - Affirmative 2735
No. 31, Real Estate Trading Act 2736
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., Dec. 3rd at 12:00 p.m. 2736