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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Gerald Fogarty

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Sixth Session

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1997

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Health - Children's Dental Program: Cuts - Revoke, Mr. R. Chisholm 643
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
WCB - Workers' Advisers Program: Files - Replace, Hon. G. O'Malley 644
Labour - Westray Mine: Severance Pay ($1m.) - Non-Existent,
Hon. G. O'Malley 645
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 233, Housing & Mun. Affs.- Municipalities:
New Members Conference - Organizers Congrats., Hon. G. Brown 647
Vote - Affirmative 648
Res. 234, Commun. Serv. - N.S. Disabled Persons Comm'n.:
Disabled Persons - Needs Ensure, Hon. F. Cosman 648
Vote - Affirmative 648
Res. 235, Health - Lung Association of N.S.: Respiratory Disease -
Commitment Recognize, Hon. J. Smith 649
Vote - Affirmative 649
Res. 236, Little Dutch Church (Hfx.) - Restoration: Congregations/Gov'ts. -
Commitment Congrats., Hon. G. O'Malley 650
Vote - Affirmative 650
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Health - An Analysis of the Response to the Smoke-Free Places
Discussion Paper, Hon. J. Smith 651
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 15, St. Peter's and Area Lions Club Lands Act, Mr. R. Mann 652
No. 16, La Picasse Tax Exemption Act, Mr. R. Mann 652
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 237, Sports - Curling: Olympic Trials -
Hfx. Mayflower C.C. Congrats., Hon. D. Downe 652
Vote - Affirmative 653
Res. 238, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: Mobil - Gift Explain, Dr. J. Hamm 653
Res. 239, Commun. Serv. - Women in Need: Funding Equal - Commit,
Ms. E. O'Connell 654
Res. 240, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Winter Employment Prog.:
Initiative - Congrats., Mr. J. Casey 654
Res. 241, RCMP - Const. Frank Carriere (Cole Hbr.): Death -
Sympathy Extend, Mr. D. Richards 655
Vote - Affirmative 656
Res. 242, Culture - NSDL: Music Man - Congrats., Mrs. L. O'Connor 656
Vote - Affirmative ^Res. 243, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Oland Breweries: 656
Workers Productivity - Recognize, Hon. G. O'Malley 657
Vote - Affirmative 657
Res. 244, Educ. - St. F.X. Day: Senior Students/Alumni - Congrats.,
Mr. R. MacNeil 657
Vote - Affirmative 658
Res. 245, Gov't. (N.S.) - Setting-Stop/Fighting-Start, Mr. R. Russell 658
Res. 246, NSP - Fin. Res.: Positive Manner - Use Urge, Mr. J. Holm 659
Res. 247, Educ. - Co-op Progs. (Philippines): Accomplishments -
Min. Commend, Mr. P. MacEwan 659
Res. 248, Tony B. Fitzgerald (Ingonish Beach): Natl. Bravery Medal -
Congrats., Hon. K. MacAskill 660
Vote - Affirmative 661
Res. 249, Abundant Life Victory Church (Truro): Anniv. (10th) -
Congrats., Mrs. E. Norrie 661
Vote - Affirmative 662
Res. 250, Health - Pubnicos & Argyle Ambulance Serv.:
Public Contributions - Applaud, Hon. A. Surette 662
Vote - Affirmative 662
Res. 251, Culture - Unicorn Theatre (Hubbards): Organizers -
Congrats., Hon. J. Barkhouse 662
Vote - Affirmative 663
Res. 252, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - TIANS Award: Yarmouth WDC -
Congrats., Mr. R. Hubbard 663
Vote - Affirmative 664
Res. 253, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - C.B.: Tourism Industry -
Initiatives Acknowledge, Mr. R. MacNeil 664
Res. 254, Fish. - Fish. Act (Can.): Full Partners - Inclusion Support,
Mr. C. Huskilson 665
Vote - Affirmative 665
Res. 255, Justice - Crime Stoppers: Volunteers - Congrats.,
Mr. William MacDonald 665
Vote - Affirmative 666
Res. 256, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Winter Employment Prog.:
Materialization - Ensure, Ms. Helen MacDonald 666
Res. 257, Culture - Policy: Release - Congrats., Dr. E. Kinley 667
Res. 258, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Snowclearing:
Work Crews Seasonal - Call Out, Mr. E. Fage 668
Res. 259, Sports - Pat Connolly: Service Tribute (04/12/97) - Congrats.,
Ms. S. Jolly 668
Vote - Affirmative 669
Res. 260, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - C.B. Co.: Snow Clearance -
Workers Congrats., Mr. A. MacLeod 669
Vote - Affirmative 670
Res. 261, Howard Epstein (NDP Candidate Hfx.-Chebucto):
Nomination Papers - Decision, Mr. P. MacEwan 670
Res. 262, Metro Transit - Bus Drivers: Food Bank - Collection Congrats.,
Mr. William MacDonald 671
Vote - Affirmative 671
Res. 263, U.J. Robichaud and Son Limited (Meteghan Centre) -
Anniv. (130th): Owners - Congrats., Hon. W. Gaudet 672
Vote - Affirmative 672
Res. 264, Justice - Family Violence Advocacy Projects: Review - Release,
Ms. E. O'Connell 672
Res. 265, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Snow Clearance:
Crews Winter Needed - Exco Review, Mr. E. Fage 673
Res. 266, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: Mobil - Gift Review, Mr. G. Archibald 674
Res. 267, Exco - Westray Comm.: Coal Mining (Underground)
Inspection - Lbr. (Can.) Regulate, Mr. R. Chisholm 674
Res. 268, Eco. Dev. & Tourism - Sable Gas: Subsidies -
Negotiations Halt, Mr. B. Taylor 675
Res. 269, Lunenburg - Traditional Christmas: Organizers - Congrats.,
Mrs. L. O'Connor 677
Vote - Affirmative 677
Res. 270, Premier - North Sydney (Marine Atlantic HQ): File - Share,
Ms. Helen MacDonald 678
Res. 271, Gov't. (N.S.) - Deals Secret: Premiers (Lib.-Present/Former) -
Actions Bad, Mr. J. Leefe 678
Res. 272, Sports - Equestrian: Samantha Covert (Dart. East) -
Natl. Success Congrats., Hon. J. Smith 679
Vote - Affirmative 680
Res. 273, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: Mobil - Assistance Explain,
Mr. G. Archibald 680
Res. 274, Fin. - HST: Families - High Cost Acknowledge, Mr. R. Russell 680
Res. 275, Health - Doctors: Shelburne Co. (W) Shortage -
Concerns Listen, Mr. D. McInnes 681
Res. 276, Commun. Serv. - Phoenix House: Funding (1990 Comment) -
Meaning Demonstrate, Dr. J. Hamm 682
Res. 277, House of Assembly - By-Elections (04/11/97):
P.C. Deposits (2) Lost - Electorate Congrats., Mr. K. Colwell 683
Res. 278, Premier - Dal. Law School: Year 1 - Take, Mr. J. Leefe 683
Res. 279, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - TIANS Award: Silver Dart Lodge
(Baddeck) - Congrats., Mr. D. McInnes 684
Vote - Affirmative 684
Res. 280, Housing & Mun. Affs. - HRM: Rural Taxpayers -
Provisions Uphold, Mr. B. Taylor 685
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 60, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: Mobil - Longshore Contracts, Dr. J. Hamm 685
No. 61, Fin. - ITT Sheraton: Casinos Changes - Public Debate,
Mr. R. Chisholm 686
No. 62, Sysco - Sale: Negotiations - Status, Dr. J. Hamm 688
No. 63, Sysco: Pension Plan Liability - Funding, Dr. J. Hamm 690
No. 64, Educ. - Horton H.S. (Kings Co.): Cost Increase -
Authorization, Mr. R. Chisholm 691
No. 65, Nat. Res. - Sable Gas: TCP - Gift Explain, Dr. J. Hamm 693
No. 66, National Unity - Select Comm.: Acadian Members - Absence,
Dr. J. Hamm 693
No. 67, Educ. - School Capital Construction: List - Release,
Ms. E. O'Connell 696
No. 68, Commun. Serv.: Shelter Allowance - Retroactivity,
Mr. A. MacLeod 698
No. 69, Housing & Mun. Affs.: B&B Assessments - Status,
Mr. D. McInnes 699
No. 70, Commun. Serv. - Social Assist. Reform: Issue Paper - Release,
Ms. Helen MacDonald 700
No. 71, Educ.: Horton H. S. (Kings Co.) - Lease/Purchase Agreement,
Mr. G. Archibald 701
No. 72, Educ. - Schools: Construction (Public-Private) Review -
Status, Mr. E. Fage 704
No. 73, Fin. - HST: Hardship - Lessen, Mr. B. Taylor 706
No. 74, Educ. - Schools: Construction (Public-Private) - Loans,
Mr. J. Holm 707
No. 75, Fin.: Contingency Funds (Victims of Abuse) - Status,
Mr. R. Russell 709
No. 76, Bus. & Cons. Serv.: Gasoline Prices - Fluctuation,
Mr. D. McInnes 711
No. 77, Educ. - Schools: Construction - List Release, Ms. E. O'Connell 712
No. 78, Environ.: CCME Meeting (Regina) - Rep., Mr. J. Leefe 714
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 11, Workers' Compensation Act 716
Mr. R. Chisholm 716
Hon. G. O'Malley 718
Mr. R. Russell 719
Mr. J. Holm 721
No. 1, Wildlands Protection Act 722
Ms. E. O'Connell 722
Hon. K. MacAskill 723
Mr. J. Leefe 724
Mr. J. Holm 726
No. 12, Gasoline and Diesel Oil Fair-marketing Practices Act 727
Mr. J. Holm 727
Hon. W. Gaudet 728
Mr. R. Russell 730
Ms. E. O'Connell 731
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Environ. - Sable Projects: Joint Public Review Panel Recommendations -
Response, Hon. W. Adams 732
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Fin. - Economy (N.S.): Role (Atlantic Canada) - Recaptured:
Mr. R. Hubbard 733
Mr. R. Russell 736
Mr. J. Holm 738
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., Dec. 4th at 1:00 p.m. 741