HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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First Session

MONDAY, MAY 29, 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Educ.: Cuts - Oppose, Mr. D. Wilson 6769
Canada Post - Middle Musquodoboit (RR 2): Mail Boxes - Move,
Mr. B. Taylor 6770
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Thirty-fifth Provincial
General Election, The Speaker 6770
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2378, War Veterans - Unknown Soldier Commemoration:
Sacrifice - Thank, The Premier ~ 6770
Vote - Affirmative 6771
Res. 2379, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Halterm: Cranes Arrival -
Significance Recognize, Hon. R. Russell 6771
Vote - Affirmative 6772
Res. 2380, Sports - Hockey: Maurice Richard (Montreal Canadiens),
Death of - Condolences Convey, The Premier 6772
Vote - Affirmative 6772
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 55, Dartmouth Senior Care Society Tax Exemption Act, Mr. T. Olive 6773
NOTICES OF MOTION:
No. 2381, War Veterans - Unknown Soldier Commemoration:
Sacrifice - Remember, Mr. Robert Chisholm 6773
Vote - Affirmative 6773
Res. 2382, Health - Cuts: Cancer Deaths - Increase Anticipate,
Dr. J. Smith 6774
Res. 2383, Sports - Hockey: Maurice Richard, Death of -
Contributions Remember, Mr. W. Estabrooks 6774
Vote - Affirmative 6775
Res. 2384, Sports - Memorial Cup (2000): Hfx. Mooseheads -
Efforts Applaud, Mr. D. Hendsbee 6775
Vote - Affirmative 6776
Res. 2385, Educ. - Teachers: Awards (Cdn.) - Recipients (N.S.[3])
Congrats., Mr. W. Gaudet 6776
Vote - Affirmative 6776
Res. 2386, Educ. & Health - Quality: Prioritize - Recognize (Premier),
Mr. Robert Chisholm 6777
Res. 2387, Tourism - Pictou Co. Tourist Assoc.: Success - Congrats.,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 6777
Vote - Affirmative 6778
Res. 2388, Heritage (Can.) - CBC: Newscasts Reg. - Reduction Oppose,
Mr. D. Downe 6778
Vote - Affirmative 6781
Res. 2389, Commun. Serv. - Office New (Min.): Washroom Public -
Use Recommend, Mr. J. Holm 6779
Res. 2390, Health - Valley Drug Mart: Co-Owners - Dedication
Acknowledge, Mr. F. Chipman 6780
Vote - Affirmative 6780
Res. 2391, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Route 327: Upgrading - Ensure,
Mr. R. MacKinnon 6781
Res. 2392, Justice - Victim Support Serv.: Adequacy - Examine,
Ms. E. O'Connell 6781
Res. 2393, Econ. Dev. - BCA Holdings & New Dawn Enterprise:
Economy (N.S.) - Support Encourage, Mr. D. Wilson 6782
Vote - Affirmative 6783
Res. 2394, Nat. Res. - Staff: Metro United Way (1999) -
Efforts Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 6783
Vote - Affirmative 6783
Res. 2395, Educ. - Special Needs Children: Assist. - Future,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6783
Res. 2396, Sports - Hockey: Maurice Richard -
Contribution Acknowledge, Mr. D. Downe 6784
Vote - Affirmative 6785
Res. 2397, Econ. Dev. - MTT Mobility: Digital Cellular Network
(Anna. V. Expansion) - Congrats., Mr. M. Parent 6785
Vote - Affirmative 6786
Res. 2398, Health - QE II: Breakfasts Hot - Replacement Info.,
Mr. D. Dexter 6786
Res. 2399, Health - QE II: Breakfasts Hot - Replacement Condemn,
Dr. J. Smith 6786
Res. 2400, Bus. & Cons. Serv. - Seniors & Disabled: Gas Full Service -
Ensure, Mr. W. Estabrooks 6787
Res. 2401, Sports - Tae Kwon Do (Black Belt): Anna Pannequin
(St. Peter's) - Commend, Mr. M. Samson 6788
Vote - Affirmative 6789
Res. 2402, Educ.: Dart. Schools Millennium Art & Music
Extravaganza - Congrats., Mr. T. Olive 6789
Vote - Affirmative 6789
Res. 2403, Health - Long-Term Care Facilities: Patient Care -
Quality Focus, Mr. H. Epstein 6789
Res. 2404, Educ. - Dal-Tech (Eng. Students): Bridge Construction
Comp. - Success Congrats., Mr. R. MacKinnon 6790
Vote - Affirmative 6791
Res. 2405, Sports - Trans Can. Trail Relay: Inv. Co. - Congrats.,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6791
Vote - Affirmative 6791
Res. 2406, Nat. Res. - Pioneer Coal: Royalties - Renegotiate,
Mr. John MacDonell 6792
Res. 2407, Chernobyl - Children: Summer Holiday (Clare 2000) -
Hosts Thank, Mr. W. Gaudet 6792
Vote - Affirmative 6793
Res. 2408, Commun. Serv.: Access Awareness Week (Can.) -
Recognize, Mr. J. Pye 6793
Vote - Affirmative 6794
Res. 2409, Commun. Serv. - Child Poverty (17/08/99 on): Deficit -
Address, Mr. J. Holm 6794
Res. 2410, Knights of Columbus (West Arichat-Council 460):
Contribution - Recognize, Mr. M. Samson 6794
Vote - Affirmative 6795
Res. 2411, Sysco - Min. & Premier: C.B. Visit - Steelworkers Update,
(By Ms. Maureen MacDonald) Mr. F. Corbett 6795
Res. 2412, Sysco: Pensions/Severance - Negotiate,
(By Mr. W. Estabrooks) Mr. F. Corbett 6796
Res. 2413, Justice - Family Court: Funding - Reconsider, Mr. H. Epstein 6796
Res. 2414, Educ. - Special Needs Children: Cuts - Explain (Min.),
Mr. J. Pye 6797
Res. 2415, Health - Budget (2000-01): Cuts - Consequences Accept,
Mr. D. Dexter 6798
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 2:45 P.M. 6799
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 9:57 P.M. 6799
CWH REPORTS 6799
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5C:
Hon. R. Russell 6799
Vote - Affirmative 6800
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., May 30th at 10:00 a.m. 6800