HANSARD
98-52

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Ronald Russell

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First Session

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Fish.: Illegal Activities - Curb, Hon. K. Colwell 3930
Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Winter Safety Day - Acknowledge,
Hon. C. Huskilson 3932
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1917, Commun. Serv. - Adoptive Families: Support - Thank,
Hon. F. Cosman 3936
Vote - Affirmative 3936
Res. 1918, Nat. Res. - Tussock Moth: Threat Combat - Congrats.,
Hon. K. MacAskill 3936
Vote - Affirmative 3937
Res. 1919, Justice - Restorative: Commitment - Recognize, Hon. J. Smith 3937
Vote - Affirmative 3938
Res. 1920, Halifax, Port of - Halterm: Investment - Confidence Congrats.,
Hon. Manning MacDonald 3938
Vote - Affirmative 3939
Res. 1921, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Cobequid Pass: Fin. - Vital,
Hon. C. Huskilson 3939
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1922, Col.-Musquodoboit Valley MLA - Biology: Intro. Course,
Enrol, Mr. J. Holm 3940
Res. 1923, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Tusket Mining Inc.: Importance -
Recognize, Mr. B. Taylor 3940
Res. 1924, Educ. - Breton Educ. Ctr.: Students - Drug Awareness
Walk Congrats., Mr. F. Corbett 3941
Vote - Affirmative 3942
Res. 1925, Nat. Res. - Sable Offshore: Econ. Growth (N.S.) -
Recognize, Mr. R. White 3942
Res. 1926, Health - Care: Hotels - Details Provide,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3943
Res. 1927, Devco - Coal Industry (C.B.): UMWA (Dist. 26) -
Initiative Endorse, Mr. P. MacEwan 3943
Vote - Affirmative 3944
Res. 1928, CBC Radio - As It Happens: Anniv. 30th - Congrats.,
Mr. H. Epstein 3944
Vote - Affirmative 3945
Res. 1929, Health - Care: Quality - Recognize, Mr. Charles MacDonald 3945
Res. 1930, Opposition Parties (N.S.) - Sable Gas: Max. Benefits -
Observe, Mr. H. Fraser 3945
Res. 1931, Educ. - P3: O'Connell Drive ES - Achievement Recognize,
Hon. R. Harrison 3946
Res. 1932, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - C.B. (Indust.) BoT Exc. Award:
Frank Skinner (Seal Is. Restr.) - Congrats., Hon. K. MacAskill 3947
Vote - Affirmative 3947
Res. 1933, Hfx. (Duncan St.) - Fire (16/11/98): Humanitarian Effort -
Recognize, Mr. G. Fogarty 3948
Vote - Affirmative 3948
Res. 1934, Educ. - St. F.X. Univ.: Nat. Unity Forum -
Role (N.S.) Recognize, Mr. H. Fraser 3949
Vote - Affirmative 3949
Res. 1935, Culture - Bagpipes: Matthew Cote (Horton DHS) -
Talent Recognize, Hon. R. Harrison 3949
Vote - Affirmative 3950
Res. 1936, Sports - Football: C.P. Allen Cheetahs - Champs. (Tier Two)
Congrats., Hon. F. Cosman 3950
Vote - Affirmative 3951
Res. 1937, Hfx., Port of - Hfx. Container Terminal: Halterm -
Investment Support, Hon. C. Huskilson 3951
Vote - Affirmative 3951
Res. 1938, Sports - Rich. Co. Arena: Volunteers - Recognize,
Mr. M. Samson 3952
Vote - Affirmative 3952
Res. 1939, Sports - Cross-Country (NSSAF-Lun. Co.): Johnathan Harris
(Middleton RHS) - Inter. Boys Champ., Mr. L. Montgomery 3953
Vote - Affirmative 3953
Res. 1940, Nat. Res. - Lawlor/McNabs Islands: Leadership
(Ms. C. McCarthy & Friends of McNabs) - Applaud, Hon. J. Smith 3953
Vote - Affirmative 3954
Res. 1941, Leader of Opposition - Jobs (N.S. Workers): Opposition -
Explain, Mr. P. MacEwan 3954
Res. 1942, Chester-St. Margaret's MLA - PC (N.S.) Leader:
Team Player (Personal) - Apologize, Mr. M. Samson 3955
Res. 1943, Digby-Annapolis MLA - Econ. Dev. Policies (Lib.):
Recognition - Applaud, Mr. L. Montgomery 3955
Res. 1944, CMHC - Economy (N.S.): Positivity - Recognize,
Mr. G. Fogarty 3956
Res. 1945, Halifax Fairview MLA: Patronage (Lib./NDP Lbr. Union) -
Differentiate, Mr. R. White 3957
Res. 1946, HRM - Emergency Response Ctr. (Bedford): Centralization -
Congrats., Hon. F. Cosman 3958
Vote - Affirmative 3959
Res. 1947, Sports - Bowling (Candlepin): Tony White (Yar.) -
World Champ. Congrats., Mr. Charles MacDonald 3959
Vote - Affirmative 3959
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Agric. - Drought: Relief Package - Approved, Hon. E. Lorraine ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY 3960
MEMBERS:
No. 509, Aboriginal Affs.: Logging Rights - Approach, Mr. R. Chisholm 3963
No. 510, Health - Cove Guest Home (C.B.): Care - Volunteers,
Dr. J. Hamm 3965
No. 511, Nat. Res. - Crown Land: Native Harvest - Approach,
Mr. R. Chisholm 3966
No. 512, Health - Osteoporosis: Densitometer - Necessity, Dr. J. Hamm 3967
No. 513, Aboriginal Affs. - Sable Gas: Pipeline Dispute - Action,
Mr. R. Chisholm 3968
No. 514, Health - Nursing Homes (Colchester): Labour Talks -
Update, Mr. J. Muir 3970
No. 515, Educ. - P3: School Site Selection - Plans, Ms. E. O'Connell 3971
No. 516, Nat. Res. - Land Sale (St. Margaret's Bay):
Municipal Armoyan - OIC (10/11/98), Mr. W. Estabrooks 3972
No. 517, Health - VON: Adult Day Care Programs - Commitment,
Mr. G. Moody 3974
No. 518, Health: C.B. Regional Hospital - Debt,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3975
No. 519, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Bras d'Or North Club (C.B.):
Cheques - Invalid, Mr. G. Balser 3977
No. 520, Health - QE II Health Sc. Ctr.: Camp Hill Hosp. Workers
(Environ. Illness) - Benefits, Ms. R. Godin 3978
No. 521, Educ. - Horton School: Site/Developer - Selection Process,
Mr. E. Fage 3979
No. 522, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Mentor Networks: ITC Learning
Acquisition - Benefits, Mr. D. Dexter 3980
No. 523, Bus. & Cons. Serv.: Motor Vehicle Inspection Cars -
Replacement, Mr. B. Taylor 3981
No. 524, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Shelburne Mun.: Industrial Pk. -
Transfer, Mr. D. Dexter 3982
No. 525, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Volvo Closure - Assistance,
Mr. D. Dexter 3983
No. 526, Health - Regional Board (Northern): Y2K Problem - Cost,
Mr. E. Fage 3983
No. 527, Nat. Res. - Ethane: SOEP Agreement - Status, Mr. J. Holm 3985
No. 528, Health - Oncologists: Recruitment - Status, Mr. J. DeWolfe 3986
No. 529, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Prices - Studies Table, Mr. J. Holm 3987
No. 530, Health - Nursing Home Workers: Wage Parity - Time-Frame,
Mr. G. Archibald 3988
No. 531, Tech. & Sc. Sec't. - Y2K Problem: Report - Status,
Mr. P. Delefes 3989
No. 532, Housing & Mun. Affs.: Assessors (Cumb. S) - Qualifications,
Mr. M. Scott 3990
No. 533, Agric. - Drought: Relief - Effective Date (01/04/99),
Mr. John MacDonell 3991
No. 534, Environ. - Ecological Reserves: Commitment - Fullfil,
Mr. D. Chard 3992
No. 535, Health - Southwest N.S.: Doctor Shortage - Address,
Mr. N. LeBlanc 3993
No. 536, Commun. Serv. - Hfx. (Duncan St.): Fire - Assistance,
Mr. H. Epstein 3994
No. 537, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Lun. Co.: Roads - Maintenance,
Mr. M. Baker 3995
No. 538, Justice - Jail/Forensic Hosp. Location: Elizabeth Fry Soc. -
Recommendation, Ms. R. Godin 3996
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 56, Senior Citizens' Financial Aid Act 3998
Mr. M. Scott 3998
Hon. F. Cosman 4001
Mr. J. Pye 4004
Mr. N. LeBlanc 4006
Mr. P. MacEwan 4008
No. 48, Highway Construction and Maintenance Act 4009
Mr. B. Taylor 4009
Hon. C. Huskilson 4011
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4012
Hon. K. Colwell 4014
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 1890, Health - Y2K Problem: Solutions - Provide,
Mr. G. Balser 4015
Mr. G. Balser 4015
Hon. R. Harrison 4017
Mr. P. Delefes 4019
H.O. 1, Carried 4021
H.O. 2, Carried 4022
H.O. 3, Returned 4022
H.O. 4, Stood 4023
H.O. 5, Carried 4023
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Law Amendments Committee, Hon. Manning MacDonald 4024
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Devco - Coal Industry (C.B.): UMWA (Dist. 26) -
Proposals Support:
Mr. P. MacEwan 4025
Mr. G. Balser 4028
Mr. F. Corbett 4030
Mr. R. Matheson 4032
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., Nov. 19th at 2:00 p.m. 4033