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| 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 | |||