HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Wayne Gaudet

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Fourth Session

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Oppose, Mr. R. Chisholm 3167
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Private and Local Bills Committee, Mr. P. MacEwan 3168
Private and Local Bills Committee, Mr. P. MacEwan 3168
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1054, Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Scrap, Dr. J. Hamm 3169
Res. 1055, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Dictatorial Treatment -
Condemn, Mr. R. Chisholm 3169
Res. 1056, House of Assembly - Rule Book: New - Print, Mr. R. Russell 3170
Res. 1057, Justice - Institutions: Abuse Compensation -
Fairness Show, Mr. T. Donahoe 3170
Res. 1058, Justice - Institutions: Abuse Compensation -
Methodology Condemn, Mr. J. Holm 3171
Res. 1059, Culture - Country Music: Wilf Carter, Death of -
Sincere Condolences Relay, Mr. G. Archibald 3172
Vote - Affirmative 3172
Res. 1060, Health - Hants Commun. Hosp.: Funding Adequate -
Provide, Mr. R. Russell 3172
Res. 1061, Food Banks (Constituencies) - MLAs: Generosity -
Extend, Mr. D. McInnes 3173
Vote - Affirmative 3173
Res. 1062, Justice - Maintenance Enforcement Program: Delays -
Sufferers Consult, Mr. T. Donahoe 3174
Res. 1063, Fin. - Economy (N.S.): Policy (Gov't. [N.S.]) Effect -
Recognition Urge, Mr. R. Chisholm 3174
Res. 1064, Premier - Concerns (N.S.): Consultation - Attempt,
Mr. D. McInnes 3175
Res. 1065, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Anna. Valley MLAs -
Oppose, Mr. G. Archibald 3175
Res. 1066, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
Principles (Min.) Abandoned - Condemn, Mr. J. Holm 3176
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 48, Sales Tax Act 3177
Amendment [Six months' hoist - debate resumed] 3177
Mr. R. Russell 3177
Mr. T. Donahoe 3191
Mr. J. Holm 3203
Mr. G. Moody 3216
Mr. B. Taylor 3230
Mr. D. McInnes 3247
Ms. E. O'Connell 3255
Mr. G. Archibald 3269
Mr. A. MacLeod 3284
Vote - Negative 3296
The Premier 3296
Mr. R. Chisholm 3299
Amendment [PAC] moved 3311
Dr. J. Hamm 3311
Mr. R. Russell 3324
Mr. T. Donahoe 3341
Adjournment moved 3353
Vote - Negative 3355
Mr. J. Holm 3355
Adjournment of House moved 3369
HOUSE RECESSED AT 11:50 P.M. 3371
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 11:55 P.M. 3371
Vote - Negative 3372
Mr. G. Moody 3372
Adjourned debate 3372
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., Dec. 10th at 8:00 a.m. 3373
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., Dec. 10th at 8:00 a.m.