HANSARD
98-20

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Ronald Russell

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First Session

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hants Co.: Georgefield Rd. - Pave,
Mr. John MacDonell 1407
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Anl. Rept. of the Department of Housing and Municipal Affairs,
Hon. W. Gaudet 1408
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Educ. - Roland's Flora of Nova Scotia, Hon. R. Harrison 1408
Agric. - ACA Co-op: Eden Valley Farms - Chicken Products,
Hon. E. Lorraine 1409
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 728, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - MADD: Geraldine Dedrick -
Applaud, Hon. C. Huskilson 1411
Vote - Affirmative 1411
Res. 729, Human Res. - Johnston Bdg.: OH&S Comm. -
Commitment Applaud, Hon. W. Gaudet 1411
Vote - Affirmative 1412
Res. 730, Agric. - Bill McCurdy (Bidalosy Farms):
Soil Conservation Award - Congrats., Hon. E. Lorraine 1413
Vote - Affirmative 1413
Res. 731, Educ. - Acadian Federation (N.S.): Prix Etoile (1998) -
Congrats., Hon. R. Harrison 1413
Vote - Affirmative 1414
Res. 732, Fish. - Aquaculture Dev.: Importance - Recognize,
Hon. K. Colwell 1414
Vote - Affirmative 1415
Res. 733, Agric. - Lifetime Leadership Prog. (Can.):
Ms. McLean-Wile (Oakdale Farms) - Congrats., Hon. E. Lorraine 1415
Vote - Affirmative 1416
Res. 734, Justice - Family Violence Victims: Cell Phones Provision -
Applaud, Hon. J. Smith 1416
Res. 735, Culture - Atlantic Theatre Festival: Best Wishes - Extend,
Hon. R. Harrison 1417
Vote - Affirmative 1417
Res. 736, Fin. - HST: C of C (Metro Hfx.) Support - Acknowledge,
Hon. D. Downe 1418
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 17, Video Lottery Terminals Moratorium Act, Dr. J. Hamm 1419
No. 18, Medicare Protection Act, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 1419
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 737, Lbr. - Westray Employees (Former): Severance -
Attitude Condemn, Mr. R. Chisholm 1419
Res. 738, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Recommendations Implement, Mr. N. LeBlanc 1420
Res. 739, NDP (N.S.) Leader: Ineffective - Condemn,
Hon. R. MacKinnon 1420
Res. 740, Preston/Westphal Army Cadets: Star Level Awards -
Congrats., Ms. Y. Atwell 1421
Vote - Affirmative 1421
Res. 741, Nat. Res. - Wolfville Arbor Day Comm.: Internat. Award -
Congrats., Hon. R. Harrison 1422
Vote - Affirmative 1422
Res. 742, Culture - Multicultural Festival (Dart. [19/06/98]):
Best Wishes - Extend, Hon. J. Smith 1423
Vote - Affirmative 1423
Res. 743, Gov't. (N.S.) - Election Platform Repudiation:
Records Book (Guinness) - Alert, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 1423
Res. 744, Commun. Serv. - Adoption Info.: Recommendations -
Revisit, Mr. J. Muir 1424
Res. 745, Educ. - Cameron Salisbury (Bedford Band):
Internat. Award (N.Y. City) - Congrats., Hon. F. Cosman 1425
Vote - Affirmative 1425
Res. 746, Environ. - McClure's Brook (Millbrook): Regeneration -
Congrats., Mr. John MacDonell 1425
Vote - Affirmative 1426
Res. 747, Commun. Serv. - Working Poor: All-Party Comm. -
Establish, Mr. G. Balser 1426
Res. 748, Fish. - Jelleau's Boat Shop (Guys. Co.): Vessel (Core Cell) -
Congrats., Mr. R. White 1427
Vote - Affirmative 1427
Res. 749, Educ. - Cumb. Co.: High School Grads - Support Continue,
Mr. M. Scott 1428
Vote - Affirmative 1428
Res. 750, NDP (N.S.): Steel/Coal Policy - Circulate Widely,
Mr. P. MacEwan 1429
Res. 751, Health - R.K. MacDonald Nursing & Guest House: Friends -
Acknowledge, Mr. H. Fraser 1429
Vote - Affirmative 1430
Res. 752, Musquodoboit Hbr. (Anglican Church of St. Thomas):
Anniv. 100th - Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell 1430
Vote - Affirmative 1431
Res. 753, Gov't. (N.S.) - Premier: Power Tenuous - Remind,
Mr. B. Taylor 1431
Res. 754, Environ. - Cornwallis Dev. Agency Park: Tire Recycling -
Congrats., Mr. L. Montgomery 1432
Res. 755, DND (Can.) - HMCS Toronto: Crew - Congrats.,
Mr. G. Fogarty 1432
Vote - Affirmative 1433
Res. 756, Sports - Special Olympics (N.S.): Sponsor (Michelin Tire) -
Congrats., Mr. H. Fraser 1433
Vote - Affirmative 1434
Res. 757, Health - Cheticamp Commun. Health Centre: Residents -
Compliment, Mr. Charles MacDonald 1434
Vote - Affirmative 1434
Res. 758, Educ. - Students/Educators: Summer Enjoyable - Wish,
Hon. D. Downe 1435
Vote - Affirmative 1435
Res. 759, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Eastern Shore:
Seaside Tourism Comm. - Success Wish, Hon. K. Colwell 1435
Vote - Affirmative 1436
Res. 760, Father Fred Morley - Iona (Vic. Co.) Parish Priest:
Ordination (50th Anniv.) - Dedication Thank, Hon. K. MacAskill 1436
Vote - Affirmative 1437
Res. 761, NDP (N.S.): Sydney Environ. Improvement - Negativity,
Mr. P. MacEwan 1437
Res. 762, Nat. Res. - Black Duck Cove Day Park (Guys. Co.): Opening -
Congrats., Mr. R. White 1438
Vote - Affirmative 1438
Res. 763, Educ. - Lantz Elem. School: Prioritization - Recognize,
Hon. K. MacAskill 1439
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 156, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Knowledge (Premier), Mr. R. Chisholm 1440
No. 157, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Deal Approval, Dr. J. Hamm 1441
No. 158, Fin. - Former Min. (B. Boudreau): Legal Counsel -
Conflict, Mr. H. Epstein 1443
No. 159, Fin.: Gaming Control Act - Amend, Mr. N. LeBlanc 1444
No. 160, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Mgt. Concerns, Ms. R. Godin 1445
No. 161, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Revenue Lost, Mr. E. Fage 1446
No. 162, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): ITT Sheraton
Negotiations - Intervention (Premier), Mr. D. Dexter 1448
No. 163, Fin. - Gaming Corp.: Chairman Acting - Resignation Request,
Mr. R. Chisholm 1449
No. 164, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Interference, Mr. G. Archibald 1450
No. 165, Health: Summit (Can.) - Participate, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 1452
No. 166, Fin. - Casino: ITT Sheraton Negotiations - Exco Interference,
Mr. G. Moody 1453
No. 167, Commun. Serv.: Small Options Home: Regs. - Release,
Mr. J. Pye 1455
No. 168, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Exco Authority, Mr. R. Chisholm 1456
No. 169, Fin. - Gaming Corp. (PAC [17/06/98]): Evidence -
Deal Approval, Mr. J. Leefe 1457
No. 170, Health: BTK Spraying (Tussock Moth) - Concerns,
Mr. C. Parker 1459
No. 171, Commun. Serv. - Secure Treatment Centre (Truro-Bible Hill):
Site - Confirm, Mr. J. Muir 1460
No. 172, Fin. - Gaming Corp.: Chairman (R. Fiske) Resignation -
Discussions (Premier), Mr. R. Chisholm 1461
No. 173, WCB: Appeals - Backlog, Mr. F. Corbett 1463
No. 174, Health - Research Foundation: Legislation - Introduction,
Dr. H. Bitter-Suermann 1464
No. 175, Lbr.: Minimum Wage - Increase, Mr. F. Corbett 1465
No. 176, Human Rts. Comm'n.: Exec. Dir. - Replacement,
Mr. B. Taylor 1466
No. 177, Bus. & Cons. Serv. - Gasoline Prices (Temp. Factor):
Consumers - Protect, Ms. Y. Atwell 1467
No. 178, Lbr. - Metro Transit: Strike - Negotiations, Mr. M. Baker 1469
No. 179, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Sydport - Sale, Ms. Helen MacDonald 1470
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 11, Assessment Act 1471
Mr. G. Balser 1471
Hon. W. Gaudet 1473
Hon. K. Colwell 1475
Mr. P. Delefes 1476
Mr. G. Moody 1478
Vote - Affirmative 1479
No. 15, Workers' Compensation Regional Appeal Tribunals Act 1479
Mr. M. Baker 1479
Hon. R. MacKinnon 1481
Mr. F. Corbett 1484
Mr. J. DeWolfe 1486
Mr. P. MacEwan 1486
Mr. Charles MacDonald 1489
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 574, Health - Pharmacare Prog.: Initiatives (PC) - Adopt,
Dr. J. Hamm 1491
Mr. G. Moody 1491
Mr. H. Fraser 1493
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 1495
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Culture: Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Canso) - Commend:
Mr. R. White 1497
Mr. John Deveau 1499
Ms. E. O'Connell 1500
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., June 18th at 12:00 p.m. 1501