HANSARD
98-56

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Ronald Russell

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First Session

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Law Amendments Committee, Hon. James Smith 4275
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Agric.: Livestock Producers - Tax Deferral, Hon. E. Lorraine 4276
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 89, Medical Act, Hon. J. Smith 4278
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2059, Econ. Dev. & Tourism: Econ. Summit (C.B. 15/11/98) -
Reason, Mr. R. Chisholm 4278
Res. 2060, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Distribution - Accelerate, Dr. J. Hamm 4279
Res. 2061, Educ. - Sister Cordeau (Holy Angels Convent, Sydney):
Commitment - Congrats., Ms. Helen MacDonald 4279
Vote - Affirmative 4280
Res. 2062, Health - Hepatitis C: Compensation - Extend, Mr. G. Moody 4280
Res. 2063, Aboriginal Affs. - Aboriginal Youth: Best Wishes - Extend,
Hon. D. Downe 4281
Vote - Affirmative 4281
Res. 2064, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Interests (N.S.) - Defend, Mr. J. Holm 4281
Res. 2065, Commun. Serv. - HRM: Homelessness - Alleviate, Mr. J. Muir 4282
Res. 2066, NDP (N.S.) - Failures: Responsibility Refusal - Condemn,
Mr. Charles MacDonald 4283
Res. 2067, Terry Fox Run - Lake Echo Commun.: Support - Congrats.,
Ms. Y. Atwell 4283
Vote - Affirmative 4284
Res. 2068, Tech. & Sc. Sec't. - Y2K Problem: Progress Report -
Table, Mr. G. Balser 4284
Res. 2069, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - CED Awards: Finalists - Congrats.,
Mr. R. White 4285
Vote - Affirmative 4285
Res. 2070, Nora Topping - Project Mgt. Professional: Certification -
Congrats., Mr. H. Epstein 4285
Vote - Affirmative 4286
Res. 2071, EMO - Y2K Problem: Plans - Provide, Mr. J. DeWolfe 4286
Res. 2072, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Arichat: Waterfront -
Vision Recognize, Mr. M. Samson 4287
Vote - Affirmative 4287
Res. 2073, NSCAD (Ceramics) - Hungry Bowls Dinner: Participation -
Encourage, Mr. J. Pye 4287
Vote - Affirmative 4288
Res. 2074, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Ferry (N.S.-P.E.I.): Third Vessel -
Ensure, Dr. J. Hamm 4288
Res. 2075, Educ. - Pearson Peacekeeping Ctr. (Cornwallis):
Student Participation - Congrats., Mr. L. Montgomery 4289
Vote - Affirmative 4289
Res. 2076, Environ. - East Hants (Corridor): Curbside Organics
Collection Prog. - Congrats., Mr. John MacDonell 4290
Vote - Affirmative 4290
Res. 2077, Health - MedMira Lab. Ltd.: Contributions - Recognize,
Mr. M. Baker 4290
Vote - Affirmative 4291
Res. 2078, Culture - Music (Piano): Melissa Perry (Antigonish) -
RCM (Silver Medal [G3]) Congrats., Mr. H. Fraser 4291
Vote - Affirmative 4292
Res. 2079, Culture - Art Gallery (N.S.): Faith Exhibition -
Supporters Thank, Mr. P. Delefes 4292
Vote - Affirmative 4293
Res. 2080, CFB Greenwood - Cuts Further: Prevention - Ensure,
Mr. G. Moody 4293
Vote - Affirmative 4293
Res. 2081, NDP (N.S.) Leader - Inconsistencies Exorcize:
Hfx. Chebucto MLA - Confer, Mr. P. MacEwan 4294
Res. 2082, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Interests (N.S.) - First, Mr. J. Holm 4294
Res. 2083, Commun. Serv. - Remarks (Min.): Listen (Min.) - More,
Mr. J. Muir 4295
Res. 2084, DFO - Internat. Ocean Inst. (Peace in Oceans Conf.):
Organizers - Recognize, Mr. G. Fogarty 4295
Vote - Affirmative 4296
Res. 2085, Econ. Dev. & Tourism/Educ.: Mins. - Remove, Mr. G. Balser 4296
Res. 2086, Sports - Judo: Ont. Championships - Medal Winners (N.S.)
Congrats., Mr. Charles MacDonald 4297
Vote - Affirmative 4297
Res. 2087, RCMP (Scarlet and Spurs Assoc.) & Royal Bank of Canada -
Tom Forestall Prints (Charities): Generosity - Recognize,
Mr. M. Scott 4297
Vote - Affirmative 4298
Res. 2088, NDP (N.S.) - Gov't. Future: Tax Increase - Reveal,
Mr. H. Fraser 4298
Res. 2089, Commun. Serv. - Child Day (Natl.): Maggie's Place -
Appreciation Extend, Mr. E. Fage 4299
Vote - Affirmative 4299
Res. 2090, NDP (N.S.) Caucus - NDP (N.S.) Leader: Policies (Varied) -
Discuss, Mr. M. Samson 4300
Res. 2091, Mrs. Theresa Gallant (Dec'd.): Commun. Serv. -
Acknowledge/Condolences - Extend, Mr. J. DeWolfe 4300
Vote - Affirmative 4301
Res. 2092, NDP (N.S.) Leader - Fin. Critic (Hfx. Chebucto MLA):
Resignation - Request, Mr. R. White 4301
Res. 2093, Culture - Music Mural (Amherst): Commun. Contributions -
Recognize, Mr. E. Fage 4302
Vote - Affirmative 4302
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 563, Health - QE II Health Sc. Ctr.: Mammograms -
Waiting Period, Mr. R. Chisholm 4303
No. 564, Health - Mental Health Unit (Yar. Co.): Adequate Care -
Ensure, Mr. N. LeBlanc 4304
No. 565, Health: Cancer (C.B.) - Prevention, Ms. Helen MacDonald 4305
No. 566, Health: QE II Health Sc. Ctr. - Y2K Funding, Dr. J. Hamm 4306
No. 567, Health: Hepatitis C - Compensation, Mr. D. Dexter 4307
No. 568, Tech. & Sc. Sec't.: Y2K Problem - Plan, Mr. G. Balser 4308
No. 569, Commun. Serv. - Child Benefit Prog.: Child Poverty -
Assist, Mr. J. Pye 4309
No. 570, Commun. Serv.: Child Benefit Prog. - Clawback, Mr. J. Pye 4310
No. 571, Health - Breast-Screening: Mobile Units - Benefits,
Mr. E. Fage 4311
No. 572, Commun. Serv. - Soc. Assist.: Parenting - Single Mothers,
Ms. Y. Atwell 4312
No. 573, Hfx., Port of: Appts. - Corres. (Premier & PM), Dr. J. Hamm 4313
No. 574, Commun. Serv. - Food Banks: Usage - Increase, Mr. J. Pye 4314
No. 575, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Cumb. Co.: Route 219 - Repave,
Mr. M. Scott 4315
No. 576, Health: Mental Health Prog. (Yar. Hosp.) - Inadequacy,
Mr. John Deveau 4316
No. 577, Nat. Res.: Pipeline (Strait of Canso) - Jurisdiction
(Gov't. [N.S.]), Mr. G. Archibald 4317
No. 578, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Cobequid Pass: Winter Delays -
Readiness, Mr. W. Estabrooks 4318
No. 579, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. No. 103 (Otter Lake-Exit 5):
Twinning - Progress, Mr. W. Estabrooks 4319
No. 580, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Infrastructure - Importance,
Mr. J. Muir 4320
No. 581, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: C.B. (Indust.) - Socio-Economic Impact,
Mr. J. Holm 4321
No. 582, Justice: Atl. Police Academy - Cost, Mr. M. Scott 4322
No. 583, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Truckers (Leon Thompson et al):
Untendered Work - Eligibility, Mr. John MacDonell 4323
No. 584, Health - Kings Rehab. Centre: Beds (Long-Term) - Status,
Mr. G. Moody 4324
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 38, Private Career Colleges Regulation Act 4325
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 88, Upper Stewiacke Fire Protection Act 4325
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 3:47 P.M. 4326
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 4:48 P.M. 4326
CWH REPORTS 4326
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 81, Occupational Therapists Act 4327
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 3, Nova Scotia Music Teachers' Act 4328
No. 57, Town of Lunenburg (Linden Avenue) Act 4328
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 43, Public Archives Act 4328
Hon. R. Harrison 4329
Stood 4329
No. 60, Optometry Act 4329
No. 84, Family Division of Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act 4329
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Tech. & Sc. Sec't. - Y2K Problem: Solution - Cost Provide:
Mr. G. Balser 4331
Hon. R. Harrison 4333
Mr. P. Delefes 4335
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Wed., Nov. 25th at 2:00 p.m. 4338