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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Wayne Gaudet

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Fourth Session

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS 2167
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 739, Agric. - Apple Producers: Economy (N.S.) -
Contribution Recognize, Hon. G. Brown 2168
Vote - Affirmative 2169
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 740, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Job Losses -
Agreement Cancel, Dr. J. Hamm 2169
Res. 741, Leader of the Official Opposition - PST & GST Harmonization:
Agreement Destruction - Mirror Provide, Hon. R. Mann 2169
Res. 742, Health - Care System: Corporate Takeover - Prevent,
Mr. R. Chisholm 2170
Res. 743, Official Opposition - PST & GST Harmonization:
Tactics - Unimpressive, Mr. P. MacEwan 2171
Res. 744, Environ. - Tendering Guidelines: Special Exemption -
Explain, Mr. B. Taylor 2171
Res. 745, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: Royalty Agreement - Release,
Dr. J. Hamm 2172
Res. 746, Educ. - PST & GST Harmonization: School Boards -
Effect Alleviate, Mr. T. Donahoe 2173
Res. 747, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Consultations - Hold,
Mr. J. Holm 2173
Res. 748, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Underground Economy -
Growth Acknowledge, Mr. T. Donahoe 2174
Res. 749, Health: Hospital Designation - Stop, Mr. R. Russell 2174
Res. 750, Health - Victorian Order of Nurses: Anniv. (100th) -
Congrats., Mr. G. Moody 2175
Vote - Affirmative 2176
Res. 751, Educ. - Teachers' Health Fund: Surplus - Negotiate,
Ms. E. O'Connell 2176
Res. 752, Environ. - Resource Recovery Fund: Tire Recycling -
Fair Opportunities, Mr. B. Taylor 2176
Res. 753, Health - Home Care: Commitment - Commend,
Mr. P. MacEwan 2177
Res. 754, Health - Min.: H-Words - Dictionary Purchase,
Mr. R. Russell 2178
Res. 755, Health - Care: Crisis - Premier Address, Mr. G. Moody 2178
Res. 756, House of Assembly - Legislative Television:
Coverage Curtailment - Concern Express, Mr. J. Holm 2179
Res. 757, ERA - Jobs/Funds (Gov't. [Can.]): Premier - Seek,
Mr. A. MacLeod 2180
Res. 758, Educ. - SW N.S. School Board: Cost Benefit Analysis -
Undertake, Mr. J. Leefe 2180
Res. 759, St. John's Ambulance - Lifesaving Awards (1996):
Recipients - Congrats., Mr. D. McInnes 2181
Vote - Affirmative 2181
Res. 760, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: NDP Opposition -
B.C. Formula Unacceptable, Hon. G. O'Malley 2181
Res. 761, Loaves and Fishes (C.B.) - Fire: Assistance - Commend,
Mr. A. MacLeod 2182
Vote - Affirmative 2183
Res. 762, Sports - Skating: Gena Waller (Pictou) - Success Congrats.,
Mr. D. McInnes 2183
Vote - Affirmative 2183
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 39, Bridgewater Curling Club Act, Hon. D. Downe 2183
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 333, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Gas Prices - Increase,
Dr. J. Hamm 2184
No. 334, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Effect - Level,
Mr. R. Chisholm 2186
No. 335, Environ. - Resource Recovery Fund: Tire Recycling -
TRACC Export Policy, Mr. J. Leefe 2188
No. 336, Environ. - Resource Recovery Fund: Tire Recycling -
Incineration Ban Lifted, Mr. B. Taylor 2190
No. 337, Environ. - Resource Recovery Fund: Tire Recycling -
TRACC Casing Charges, Mr. B. Taylor 2193
No. 338, Fin.: PST & GST Harmonization - Agreement,
Mr. R. Chisholm 2195
No. 339, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Property Rental Costs -
Effect, Mr. T. Donahoe 2197
No. 340, Environ. - Resource Recovery Fund: Tire Recycling TRACC -
Contract Signatory, Mr. T. Donahoe 2199
No. 341, Fin. - PST & GST Harmonization: Changes - Discussions,
Mr. R. Russell 2201
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 643, Fin. - Expenditure Add.: Health/Supply & Serv./Pub. Serv. -
Approval, Hon. W. Gillis 2203
Hon. W. Gillis 2203
Mr. R. Russell 2205
Mr. R. Chisholm 2212
Dr. J.Hamm 2217
Mr. T. Donahoe 2222
Mr. G. Archibald 2229
Adjourned debate 2235
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Justice - Institutions: Victims - Compensation:
Mr. J. Holm 2236
Hon. J. Abbass 2238
Mr. T. Donahoe 2240
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Fri., Nov. 22nd at 11:00 a.m. 2243