HANSARD
96-48

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Wayne Gaudet

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Fourth Session

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Oppose, Dr. J. Hamm 2854
Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Federation of Senior Citizens and
Pensioners of N.S. - Oppose, Dr. J. Hamm 2854
Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Spanish Ship Bay: Bridge (Old) - Remove,
Mr. R. White 2854
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
ERA: Jobs - Creation, Hon. R. Mann 2854
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 973, ERA: Mentor Networks Inc. - Welcome, The Premier 2859
Res. 974, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Safety Council (N.S.):
Impaired Driving Consequences - Role Applaud, Hon. D. Downe 2860
Vote - Affirmative 2861
Res. 975, Women - Victims of Violence: Silence - Observe,
Hon. E. Norrie 2861
Vote - Affirmative 2862
Res. 976, Culture - Arts Governance: Standards - Recognize,
Hon. R. Harrison 2862
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 977, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Tax Grab - Public Hear,
Dr. J. Hamm 2863
Res. 978, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Election - Call,
Mr. R. Chisholm 2864
Res. 979, ERA - Job Creation (1993-96): Record -
Official Opposition Praise, Mr. William MacDonald 2864
Res. 980, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
Leader of the Official Opposition - Vague, Hon. J. MacEachern 2865
Res. 981, Health - Ambulances: Number - Retain, Dr. J. Hamm 2865
Res. 982, Leader of Official Opposition - Mould: PC Leaders (Ex-N.S.) -
Similar, Hon. J. MacEachern 2866
Res. 983, Agric. - Supply Mgt. System (Poultry, Eggs & Dairy):
NAFTA Ruling - Commend, Hon. D. Downe 2866
Vote - Affirmative 2867
Res. 984, Fin. - Debt Increase (1978-90): Record - Disgraceful,
Mr. A. Mitchell 2867
Res. 985, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
Public Communications (Live) - Specify, Mr. B. Taylor 2868
Res. 986, Port Hawkesbury Vol. Fire Dept. -
Late Fire Chief Martin Langley: Contribution - Recognize,
Mr. R. White 2868
Vote - Affirmative 2869
Res. 987, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Law Amdts. Hearings -
"Within Reason" Define, Mr. R. Russell 2869
Res. 988, Fin. - Fair Tax Reform: Promise - Fulfil, Mr. J. Holm 2870
Res. 989, Educ. - Breton Centre: Drug & Alcohol Use Awareness Parade -
Commend, Mr. R. MacNeil 2870
Vote - Affirmative 2871
Res. 990, Halifax Citadel MLA - PC (N.S.) Gov't.: Future - Debts,
Mr. D. Richards 2871
Res. 991, Agric. - Federation (N.S.): Annual Meeting (101st) -
Success Extend, Mr. E. Lorraine 2872
Vote - Affirmative 2872
Res. 992, Health - System: Concerns - Address, Mr. G. Moody 2873
Res. 993, Prospect Area - Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner:
Initiative - Congrats., Mr. B. Holland 2873
Vote - Affirmative 2874
Res. 994, Fin. - Debt (1978-90): Future - Prevent, Mr. R. Carruthers 2874
Res. 995, Commun. Serv. - Disabled: NEEDS Project -
Tech. Aids Action, Ms. E. O'Connell 2875
Res. 996, Fin.: Debt (1978-90) - Remember, Mr. R. Hubbard 2875
Res. 997, ERA - Whitney Pier: Outlook Improved - Recognize,
Mr. P. MacEwan 2876
Res. 998, Culture - Eastern Shore: Matters of Light and Depth Exh. -
Congrats., Mr. K. Colwell 2876
Vote - Affirmative 2877
Res. 999, Queens Community Christmas Fund: Organizers - Congrats.,
Mr. J. Leefe 2877
Vote - Affirmative 2878
Res. 1000, CBC TV: "Black Harbour" Production
(Hubbards & Mill Cove) - Congrats., Hon. J. Barkhouse 2878
Vote - Affirmative 2878
Res. 1001, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Future Destruction -
Leader of Official Opposition Answer, Hon. B. Boudreau 2879
Res. 1002, Canada Post - Admail: Jobs Termination - Rescission Urge,
Mr. R. Chisholm 2879
Res. 1003, Culture - Baddeck Old Post Office: Restoration -
Commun. Spirit Commend, Mr. K. MacAskill 2880
Vote - Affirmative 2880
Res. 1004, Educ. - Literacy: Golf Tournament (Peter Gzowski) -
Organizers Congrats., Mr. R. White 2881
Vote - Affirmative 2881
Res. 1005, ERA - Tourism: Visitor Info. Centre Quality Awards -
Recognize, Mrs. L. O'Connor 2881
Vote - Affirmative 2882
Res. 1006, Culture - Baddeck Old Post Office: Restoration -
Commun. Volunteers Commend, Mr. A. MacLeod 2882
Vote - Affirmative 2883
Res. 1007, NDP (N.S.) - Coalition (NDP-PC): Betrayal -
Sympathy Extend, Mr. P. MacEwan 2883
Res. 1008, ERA - Tourism: MacPhee House Project (Sheet Harbour) -
Congrats., Mr. K. Colwell 2884
Vote - Affirmative 2884
Res. 1009, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Protest Muzzle - Condemn,
Mr. J. Holm 2884
Res. 1010, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Responsibility - Accept,
Mr. B. Taylor 2885
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 391, Nat. Res. - Offshore: Procurement - Company, Dr. J. Hamm 2886
No. 392, Sysco: Sale - Status, Mr. R. Chisholm 2888
No. 393, Sysco - Sale: Agreement - Weak, Mr. A. MacLeod 2889
No. 394, Sysco: Mgt. Team - Replacement, Mr. A. MacLeod 2891
No. 395, Justice: Correctional Officers - Meeting, Dr. J. Hamm 2893
No. 396, Justice: Maintenance Enforcement Program - Backlog,
Ms. E. O'Connell 2895
No. 397, Nat. Res. - NSRL: Sale - Status, Mr. G. Archibald 2897
No. 398, Justice - Institutions: Abuse - Compensation Status,
Mr. T. Donahoe 2897
No. 399, Justice - Maintenance Enforcement Prog.: Staff List - Table,
Mr. T. Donahoe 2899
No. 400, Housing & Mun. Affs. - Amalgamations (Mun.): Cost -
Incorrect, Mr. J. Holm 2901
No. 401, Fin. - Crown Property: Tendering - Policy, Mr. J. Leefe 2903
No. 402, Housing & Mun. Affs. - Senior Citizens: Apartments -
Security Review, Mr. B. Taylor 2905
No. 403, Health - Environmental Illness: Langley Comm. -
Sufferers Rep., Mr. G. Moody 2907
No. 404, Justice - Freedom of Info.: Advisory Comm. Report -
Response, Mr. J. Holm 2908
No. 405, Educ.: School Board (Chignecto Central) - Savings,
Mr. D. McInnes 2910
No. 406, Health - Home Care: Services - Provision, Mr. G. Archibald 2911
No. 405, Environ. - Resource Recovery Fund: Tire Casings -
Price, Mr. B. Taylor 2913
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 45, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 2914
Dr. J. Hamm 2914
Hon. J. Abbass 2916
Mr. J. Holm 2919
Mr. T. Donahoe 2922
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 871, Health - Care: Concerns - Listen, Dr. J. Hamm 2925
Dr. J. Hamm 2925
Mr. P. MacEwan 2927
Mr. R. Chisholm 2930
Mr. G. Moody 2932
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Coast Guard (Can.) - Lighthouses (N.S.): Preservation - Support:
Mr. J. Casey 2936
Mr. D. McInnes 2938
Mr. R. White 2940
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., Dec. 5th at 12:00 p.m. 2941