HANSARD
98/99-73

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Ronald Russell

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First Session

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1999

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Educ. - Pictou Co.: School Closures - Oppose, Ms. Helen MacDonald 5623
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Swissair Flight 111: Memorial Sites - Approved, The Premier 5624
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2634, Agric. - 4-H Prog.: Daisy Ward (Harmony-Nicholsville
[Kings Co.]) - Commitment Recognize, Hon. E. Lorraine 5627
Vote - Affirmative 5628
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2635, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Mac Timber: Audit - Announce
(Premier [Pictou-09/04/99]), Mr. R. Chisholm 5628
Res. 2636, Robert D. Lindsay (Hants West MLA [1970-78]),
Death of - Condolences Extend, Hon. R Harrison 5629
Vote - Affirmative 5629
Res. 2637, Sysco: Monies Addtl. (1999) - Reveal, Dr. J. Hamm 5630
Res. 2638, Wally & Regis Day (C.B. The Lakes): Wedding Anniv. 70th -
Congrats., Ms. Helen MacDonald 5630
Vote - Affirmative 5631
Res. 2639, Culture - Dan Munroe (Pictou Co. Artist): Achievements -
Congrats., Dr. J. Hamm 5631
Vote - Affirmative 5631
Res. 2640, Justice - Wonderland Trailer Court Neighbourhood Watch:
Safer Commun. Initiative - Congrats., Ms. Y. Atwell 5632
Vote - Affirmative 5632
Res. 2641, Health - Liver Foundation (Can. [Hfx.]): Efforts - Applaud,
Mr. G. Moody 5632
Vote - Affirmative 5633
Res. 2642, Gov't. [N.S.] - Public Commissions: Appointments -
Standards Apply, Mr. F. Corbett 5633
Res. 2643, Leader of Opposition - Remarks ("Jackboots" [08/04/99]):
Veterans Assocs. - Apologize, Mr. P. MacEwan 5634
Res. 2644, Educ. - School Boards: Y2K - Readiness Ensure, Mr. E. Fage 5634
Res. 2645, Health - Medical Practice (Rural): Commitment - Lead,
Mr. John Deveau 5635
Res. 2646, Justice - Criminals: Habitual - Guidelines Review,
Mr. M. Scott 5635
Res. 2647, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. System (Can.): Toll Free -
Support, Mr. W. Estabrooks 5636
Res. 2648, Commun. Serv. - Foster Families: Compensation Appropriate -
Provide, Mr. J. Muir 5637
Res. 2649, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Trenton Works: Success -
Cooperation Applaud, Mr. H. Epstein 5638
Res. 2650, Nat. Res. - Forest Industry: Sustainability -
Woodlot Owners Recognize, Mr. J. DeWolfe 5638
Vote - Affirmative 5639
Res. 2651, Fish. - Seniors: Licences Free - Urge, Mr. J. Pye 5639
Res. 2652, Housing & Mun. Affs. - Home Construction:
Cdn. Portland Cement Assoc. - Success With, Mr. G. Balser 5640
Res. 2653, Educ. - West Pictou HS: Honduras Humanitarian Efforts -
Congrats., Mr. C. Parker 5640
Vote - Affirmative 5641
Res. 2654, Sports - Hockey (Air Can. Atl. Midget Triple "A"):
C.B. Jeans Experts - Champs. Congrats., Ms. Helen MacDonald 5641
Vote - Affirmative 5642
Res. 2655, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - World's Highest Tides (Hants East):
Charlie McCulloch (Noel) - Efforts Congrats., Mr. John MacDonell 5642
Vote - Affirmative 5642
Res. 2656, Justice - Criminals: Parole Quota System - Investigate,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 5643
Res. 2657, Econ. Dev. & Tourism - Businesses (Large & Small):
Representation (Premier) - Recognize, Mr. P. Delefes 5643
Res. 2658, Justice - Youth Alternative Soc.: Work - Commend,
Mr. M. Baker 5644
Vote - Affirmative 5644
Res. 2659, Culture - Barra MacNeils: Success Internat. - Congrats.,
Mr. F. Corbett 5645
Vote - Affirmative 5645
Res. 2660, Justice - RCMP: Commercial Crime Cases Backlog -
Resources Review, Mr. M. Scott 5645
Res. 2661, Sackville-Musquodoboit Valley-Eastern Shore -
Electoral Dist. (Can.): New Name - Recognize, Mr. B. Taylor 5646
Vote - Affirmative 5646
Res. 2662, Culture - Razzmatazz for Kids: Award (Parents' Choice) -
Congrats., Ms. E. O'Connell 5647
Vote - Affirmative 5647
Res. 2663, Daily News: Anniv. 25th - Congrats., Mr. G. Balser 5647
Vote - Affirmative 5648
Res. 2664, Heritage Credit Union: Anniv. 60th - Congrats.,
Ms. E. O'Connell 5648
Vote - Affirmative 5649
Res. 2665, Lt. Gov. (N.S.) Rescue Certs. - Jordan Hawley &
William Gillies [Port Hood]: Heroism - Congrats., Mr. M. Baker 5649
Vote - Affirmative 5650
Res. 2666, Spaniel Field Trials (Natl.): Champ. "Fury" (Dr. D. McCurdy
[Hfx.-Owner] & Mr. J. Mitchell [Brookside-Trainer]) - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 5650
Vote - Affirmative 5651
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 10:50 A.M. 5651
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 1:51 P.M. 5651
CWH REPORTS 5651
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Health - Long-Term Care Workers: Mediation - Breakthrough,
Hon. J. Smith 5652
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Mon., Apr. 12th at 6:00 p.m. 5653