HANSARD
98-55

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Ronald Russell

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First Session

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Educ. - P3: Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea - Site Selection:
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4205
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the 34th Provincial General
Election, March 24, 1998, The Speaker
(by Hon. Manning MacDonald) 4206
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2020, Fish. - Gulf of Maine Council (Longard Award): Contribution
(Arthur Longard) - Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell 4206
Vote - Affirmative 4206
Res. 2021, Justice - Prince Andrew HS/Hfx. Reg. Police: Innovative
Commun. Partnership - Congrats., Hon. J. Smith 4207
Vote - Affirmative 4207
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 86, Real Estate Appraisers Act, Mr. R. White 4208
No. 87, Nova Scotia Power Reorganization (1998) Act, Hon. D. Downe 4208
No. 88, Upper Stewiacke Fire Protection Act, Mr. B. Taylor 4208
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2022, PC (N.S.) Party Leader - Election Promise: Tax Increase
(Luxury Items) - Remember, Mr. R Chisholm 4208
Res. 2023, Health - Reform: Min. (Full Time) - Address, Dr. J. Hamm 4209
Res. 2024, NDP (Can.) Caucus - Accountability [Gov't. (Can.)]:
Forced - Congrats., Ms. E. O'Connell 4209
Res. 2025, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Training Session (Digby-Anna. MLA):
Offer - False Promise Admit, Mr. G. Balser 4210
Res. 2026, Health - Care (C.B.): Leg. End (27/11/98) -
Concerns Unanswered, Ms. Helen MacDonald 4211
Res. 2027, Educ. - Manfred Jericho & Roderick Wasylishen (Dal. Univ.):
Royal Soc. (Can.) Fellowships - Congrats., Mr. E. Fage 4211
Vote - Affirmative 4212
Res. 2028, PC (N.S.) MLAs - Lazy Suggestion: Demonstrate Reverse -
Opportunity Seize, Mr. Kevin Deveaux 4212
Res. 2029, Educ. - Guysborough Academy: Hosts (Students)/
Visit France - Recognize, Mr. R. White 4213
Vote - Affirmative 4213
Res. 2030, Lib. Party (N.S.) - Election Readiness: House Sitting -
Impossible, Mr. D. Chard 4213
Res. 2031, HRM - Amalgamation: Consequences - Effort (Citizens &
Councillors) Recognize, Mr. B. Taylor 4214
Res. 2032, Sports - Football (AUAA): Awards (Natl.) - Nominees
(Acadia & Mt. Allison Univs.) Congrats., Mr. W. Estabrooks 4215
Vote - Affirmative 4215
Res. 2033, Pictou Co. Christmas Fund Show - Bd./Media: Success -
Commend, Mr. J. DeWolfe 4215
Vote - Affirmative 4216
Res. 2034, St. John, Order of - Ken Wilson (Hfx.-Knight) &
Dorothy Glen (Debert-Dame): Recognition - Congrats.,
Mr. G. Fogarty 4216
Vote - Affirmative 4217
Res. 2035, Health - QE II Health Sc. Ctr.: Mammograms -
Waiting Times Decrease, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4217
Res. 2036, Health - Hepatitis C: Mrs. Connie Lake (Avonport) -
Support Walk Recognize, Dr. J. Hamm 4218
Vote - Affirmative 4218
Res. 2037, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Antigonish CoC: Consultations -
Pro-Active Approach Recognize, Mr. H. Fraser 4218
Vote - Affirmative 4219
Res. 2038, Fin. - Taxation: Fair (PC [N.S.] Promise) - Direction Adopt,
Mr. H. Epstein 4219
Res. 2039, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Indian Sluice Project: Studies -
Release, Mr. N. LeBlanc 4220
Res. 2040, Educ. - Judique Creignish CS: Writing (Career Day) -
Congrats., Mr. Charles MacDonald 4221
Vote - Affirmative 4221
Res. 2041, Exco - Strait Area: Econ. Plans - Inclusion Ensure,
Mr. D. Dexter 4221
Res. 2042, Justice (Can.) - Correctional Serv. Training Facility:
Springhill - Info. (Gov't. [N.S.]) Seek, Mr. M. Scott 4222
Res. 2043, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Bridgetown Waterfront Dev. Soc.:
Funding - Congrats., Mr. L. Montgomery 4223
Vote - Affirmative 4223
Res. 2044, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwys. (100-Series): Km Markers -
Instal, Mr. C. Parker 4223
Res. 2045, Welfare (Natl. Council) - Ms. Marilyn Peers: Appointment -
Congrats., Mr. J. Muir 4224
Vote - Affirmative 4225
Res. 2046, NDP - Taxation: Agenda (B.C.) - Reveal, Mr. H. Fraser 4225
Res. 2047, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Lun. (Old Town): UNESCO
Designation - Promote, Mr. M. Baker 4226
Res. 2048, NDP (N.S.) - Agric. (Sask. [Gov't]): Misguided - Admit,
Mr. M. Samson 4226
Res. 2049, DFO - Alex Herman (BIO): Inventiveness (Zooplankton
Counter) - Applaud, Mr. P. Delefes 4227
Res. 2050, Women, Status of - Work (Home/Lbr.): Links -
Investigate, Mr. G. Balser 4228
Res. 2051, Leader of the Opposition - Fin. Measures (1998) Act:
Non-Monetary Bill - Basis, Hon. R. MacKinnon 4228
Res. 2052, Sports - Hall of Fame (N.S.): Ken Shea (Snooker) -
Induction Congrats., Mr. D. Chard 4229
Vote - Affirmative 4229
Res. 2053, Justice (Can.) - Firearms Centre (N.B.): Premier
(Former PS [Justice (Can.)]) - Info. Table, Mr. B. Taylor 4230
Res. 2054, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Timberlea-Prospect:
Secondary Roads - Upgrade, Mr. W. Estabrooks 4230
Res. 2055, Sports - Swimming (Dal. Univ.): Dedication - Recognize,
Mr. J. Muir 4231
Vote - Affirmative 4231
Res. 2056, Fin. - P3: Expenditure Control - Regs. Implement,
Mr. E. Fage 4231
Res. 2057, Health - Hospitals: Medical Equipment Basic - List Table,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 4232
Res. 2058, Justice - Human Rights: Bill S-11 - Adopt, Mr. M. Scott 4233
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 58, Cemeteries Protection Act 4234
No. 72, Juries Act 4234
Hon. J. Smith 4234
Mr. D. Dexter 4235
Hon. J. Smith 4236
Vote - Affirmative 4236
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 87, Nova Scotia Power Reorganization (1998) Act 4237
Hon. Manning MacDonald 4237
Mr. H. Epstein 4237
Mr. N. LeBlanc 4245
Mr. R. Chisholm 4247
Mr. G. Archibald 4249
Mr. J. Pye 4252
Hon. D. Downe 4254
Vote - Affirmative 4255
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 82, Greenwich Fire Protection Act 4255
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 83, Motor Vehicle Act 4256
Dr. John Hamm 4256
Hon. C. Huskilson 4257
Mr. Kevin Deveaux 4257
Hon. J. Smith 4261
Mr. M. Scott 4263
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4266
Mr. G. Archibald 4267
Dr. H. Bitter-Suermann 4269
Dr. J. Hamm 4272
Vote - Affirmative 4272
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 9:06 P.M. 4272
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M. 4272
CWH REPORTS 4272
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., Nov. 24th at 2:00 p.m. 4273