TABLE OF CONTENTS					PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
	Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Oppose, Mr. R. Chisholm				3595
	Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Oppose, Dr. J. Hamm				3596
	Health - Care: Cuts - Cease, Mr. A. MacLeod				3596
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
	Law Amendments Committee, Hon. J. Abbass				3596
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
	Health - Seniors' Pharmacare Program Annual Report, Hon. B. Boudreau				3597
	Employment Statistics for November 1996, Mr. R. Russell				3597
	Anl. Rept. of the Ombudsman (01/93-03/95), The Speaker				3597
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
	Housing & Mun. Affs. - Winter Works Program, Hon. J. Smith				3598
	Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Staff (Western) - Safety Prog., Hon. D. Downe				3599
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 1090, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Economic Momentum -
		Necessity, The Premier			3601
	Res. 1091, Dartmouth-Cole Hbr. MLA - Homepage (MLA):
		Technological Achievement - Congrats., Hon. G. O'Malley			3602
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
	No. 50, Registered Nurses Act, Hon. B. Boudreau				3602
NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 1092, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Electricity Costs Changes - Check, Dr. J. Hamm			3603
	Res. 1093, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Legislation - Delay,
		Mr. R. Chisholm			3603
	Res. 1094, Fish. - Lun. Co. Companies: Crewmen Redundancies -
		Compassion Show, Mrs. L. O'Connor			3604
			Vote - Affirmative		3604
	Res. 1095, Youth - Talent Finals (Can.): Atlantic Zone Rep.
		(Trevor Probert [Terence Bay]) - Congrats., Mr. B. Holland			3605
			Vote - Affirmative		3605
	Res. 1096, Leader of the Official Opposition: PST & GST Harmonization -
		Ontario Job Support - Condemn, Hon. D. Downe			3605
	Res. 1097, Health - System: Questions-Answer - Focus, Mr. G. Moody				3606
	Res. 1098, NDP (N.S.) Leader - PC Alliance: Party Leadership -
		Account, Hon. Manning MacDonald			3606
	Res. 1099, Health - Home Oxygen Prog.: Introduction - Congrats.,
		Mrs. F. Cosman			3607
			Vote - Affirmative		3608
	Res. 1100, Fin. - Budget Expenditure: Choices/Priorities - Condemn,
		Mr. J. Holm			3608
	Res. 1101, ERA - Tourism: Marketing Off-Season -
		Partnership Congrats., Mr. K. MacAskill			3608
			Vote - Affirmative		3609
	Res. 1102, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Consequences (Food Banks) - Scrap, Mr. T. Donahoe			3609
	Res. 1103, Nat. Res. - PST & GST Harmonization: Forestry -
		Positivity Recognize, Mr. R. White			3610
	Res. 1104, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Consequences (Campgrounds) - Scrap, Mr. B. Taylor			3610
	Res. 1105, Fish. - PST & GST Harmonization: Advantages -
		Recognize, Hon. J. Barkhouse			3611
	Res. 1106, Bus. & Cons. Serv. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Grocery Stores - Positivity Admit, Mr. William MacDonald			3611
	Res. 1107, DFO - Patrol Vessel "Cobequid Bay": Replacement -
		Urge, Mr. R. Hubbard			3612
			Vote - Affirmative		3612
	Res. 1108, Housing & Mun. Affs. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Building Costs Reduction - Appreciate, Mr. G. Fogarty			3613
	Res. 1109, Fin. - Min. (Can.): Legislation (Bill C-70) Expedition -
		Commend, Mr. P. MacEwan			3613
	Res. 1110, Educ. - Strait Region: Crisis - Policies Condemn,
		Ms. E. O'Connell			3614
	Res. 1111, Commun. Serv. - Agencies Essential: Cuts - Stop,
		Mr. A. MacLeod			3614
	Res. 1112, Agric. - Roseway River 4-H Club:
		Rural Beautification Award (N.S.) - Congrats., Mr. C. Huskilson			3615
			Vote - Affirmative		3616
	Res. 1113, ERA - PST & GST Harmonization: Business Regs. Reduction -
		Acknowledge, Hon. A. Surette			3616
	Res. 1114, Agric. - Federation (N.S.): Executive New - Congrats.,
		Mr. G. Archibald			3616
			Vote - Affirmative		3617
	Res. 1115, Opposition Parties - PST & GST Harmonization: Tactics -
		Deplore, Hon. W. Adams			3617
	Res. 1116, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Atlantic Advantage -
		Commend, Mr. K. Colwell			3617
	Res. 1117, Darren Meery (Scotchtown): Medal of Bravery - Congrats.,
		Mr. R. MacNeil			3618
			Vote - Affirmative		3619
	Res. 1118, Culture - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Movies, Music & Theatre - Benefits, Mr. D. Richards			3619
	Res. 1119, Health (Can.) - AIDS: Krever Report Release - Urge,
		Mr. G. Moody			3619
	Res. 1120, Sports - Volleyball (Boys-Div. I [N.S.]):
		Margaree Forks HS - Winners Congrats., Mr. C. MacArthur			3620
			Vote - Affirmative		3621
	Res. 1121, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Accountability
		(Gov'ts. [Can. & N.S.]) Lacking - Deplore, Mr. R. Chisholm			3621
	Res. 1122, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Self Sufficiency (N.S.) -
		Aid, Hon. S. Jolly			3621
	Res. 1123, Roman Catholic Archdiocese (Hfx.) - Web Site: Initiative -
		Congrats., Mr. B. Holland			3622
	Res. 1124, C.B. Nova MLA - Fin. (Can.) Min.:
		Closure (Bill C-70) Endorsement - Applaud, Mr. T. Donahoe			3623
	Res. 1125, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Analyses Conclusions (Good) - Recognize, Mrs. F. Cosman			3624
	Res. 1126, New Ross Dev. Soc. - Christmas Festival: Organizers -
		Congrats., Hon. J. Barkhouse			3624
			Vote - Affirmative		3625
	Res. 1127, Opposition Parties Ldrs. (N.S.) & NDP (Can.) Ldr. -
		PST & GST Harmonization: Posturing - Condemn,
			Mr. K. MacAskill		3625
	Res. 1128, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Taxation Rights (N.S.) Surrendered - Condemn, Mr. J. Leefe			3626
	Res. 1129, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Barbers Assoc. Opposition - Congrats., Mr. J. Holm			3627
	Res. 1130, NDP (N.S.): Philosophy (Anti-Business) - Abandon,
		Mr. R. White			3627
	Res. 1131, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Businesses -
		Atlantic Advantage Recognize, Mr. W. Fraser			3628
	Res. 1132, ERA - PST & GST Harmonization: High-Tech Businesses -
		Advantage Recognize, Mr. R. Carruthers			3629
	Res. 1133, ERA - PST & GST Harmonization: Tourism Future -
		Contribution, Mr. J. Casey			3629
	Res. 1134, Health - Nat. Trust Fellowship of Man Award:
		Dr. John Anderson (Hfx. Pediatrician) - Congrats., Mr. G. Fogarty			3630
			Vote - Affirmative		3631
	Res. 1135, Hfx. Port Cpn. - Budget (6 Yr.): Largest - Congrats.,
		Mr. D. Richards			3631
			Vote - Affirmative		3632
	Res. 1136, Agric. - PST & GST Harmonization: Benefits - Support,
		Hon. G. Brown			3632
	Res. 1137, Bus. & Cons. Serv. - PST & GST Harmonization:
		Consumer Impact Positive - Recognize, Mr. A. Mitchell			3632
	Res. 1138, Fish. - Culinary Olympics (1996-Berlin): Cdn. Gold Medal -
		Congrats., Mr. R. Hubbard			3633
			Vote - Affirmative		3634
	Res. 1139, Commun. Serv. - Poverty: Eradication - Institute,
		Ms. E. O'Connell			3634
	Res. 1140, Democracy (N.S.): Filibuster Tactics - Disservice,
		Mr. P. MacEwan			3634
	Res. 1141, South Shore Reg. Library: Professional Service - Congrats.,
		Mrs. L. O'Connor			3635
			Vote - Affirmative		3635
	Res. 1142, World Kiwanis - Internat. President (1997):
		Glen Bagnell (Dart.) - Congrats., Mr. J. Casey			3636
			Vote - Affirmative		3636
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
	No. 428, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Agreement - Compensation,
		Dr. J. Hamm			3637
	No. 429, ERA: Unemployment (C.B.) - Action, Mr. R. Chisholm				3638
	No. 430, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Agreement (Clause 14) - Confirm,
		Dr. J. Hamm			3640
	No. 431, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Legislation (Can.) -
		Protection, Mr. G. Archibald			3641
	No. 432, Commun. Serv. - Disabled: NEED Project - Report Action,
		Mr. A. MacLeod			3643
	No. 433, Nat. Res.: Deer (Road Kill) - Distribution, Mr. R. Chisholm				3645
	No. 434, Housing & Mun. Affs. - Hfx. Reg. Mun.: Tax Increase - Explain,
		Mr. B. Taylor			3646
	No. 435, Health - Seniors' Pharmacare Prog.: Funding (1996-97) -
		Cost, Mr. G. Moody			3649
	No. 436, Environ. - Stewiacke-Fort Ellis: Soil Recycling Facility -
		Status, Mr. B. Taylor			3651
	No. 437, Commun. Serv. - Soc. Assist.: Cuts - Service Effect,
		Ms. E. O'Connell			3653
	No. 438, Justice - Institutions: Abuse Compensation - Payment Improper,
		Mr. T. Donahoe			3656
	No. 439, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Agreement (Annex A & B) -
		Distribute, Mr. R. Russell			3657
	No. 440, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Agreement (Annex A & B) -
		Distribute, Mr. R. Russell			3659
	No. 441, Premier: Protocol Office - Christmas Cards, Mr. J. Holm				3660
	No. 442, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. By-pass: (Salt Spring-Westville Road)
		- Update, Mr. D. McInnes			3661
	No. 443, Agric.: Hog Development Program - Status, Mr. G. Archibald				3663
	No. 444, Agric. - Disposal Fee: Dead Animals - Status, Mr. B. Taylor				3664
NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 1123, Roman Catholic Archdiocese (Hfx.) - Web Site: Initiative -
		Congrats., Mr. B. Holland [reintroduced]			3665
			Vote - Affirmative		3665
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
	PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
		Bill 49, Gaming Control Act			3666
			Mr. R. Russell		3666
			Hon. S. Jolly		3668
			Mr. J. Holm		3671
	MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
		Res. 1057, Justice - Institutions: Abuse Compensation - Fairness Show,
			Mr. T. Donahoe		3674
				Mr. T. Donahoe	3674
				Hon. J. Abbass	3677
				Mr. J. Holm	3679
ADJOURNMENT:
	MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
		Gov't. (N.S.) - Alternative: Opposition Parties - Disastrous:
			Mr. P. MacEwan		3683
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., Dec. 12th at 8:00 a.m.					3685