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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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First Session

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Cobequid Shore: Route 215 - Repave,
Mr. John MacDonell 2991
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Fin. - Gaming Corp.: Casino Operators Case - Unsuccessful,
Hon. N. LeBlanc 2992
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 933, Fish. - Sport Fishery: Opening Day (01/04/00) - Recognize,
Hon. E. Fage 2994
Vote - Affirmative 2994
Res. 934, Environ. - Envirothon (School Comp. [NA]): Wolfville Hosts
(31/07/00-06/08/00) - Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 2994
Vote - Affirmative 2995
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 935, NDP (N.S.) Leadership: Contenders-Good Luck/
Dr. Hinrich Bitter-Suermann - Window-Room Hope,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 2995
Res. 936, Gov't. (N.S.) - Election Commitment: Openness - Fulfil
(Premier), Mr. Robert Chisholm 2996
Res. 937, Econ. Dev. - Boatbuilding: Loan Fund - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Dooks 2996
Res. 938, Health - Nurses: Shortage - Address, Dr. J. Smith 2997
Res. 939, Health - Yar.: Nurses Shortage - Address,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 2998
Res. 940, Culture - Starr Manufacturing (Dart.): HRM - Action Urge,
Mr. T. Olive 2998
Vote - Affirmative 2999
Res. 941, Nat. Res.: Graves Is. Park - Protect, Mr. K. MacAskill 2999
Res. 942, Fin. - Taxation: Budget (2000-01) - Taxation Addt'l. Avoid,
Mr. J. Holm 3000
Res. 943, Middleton Fire Dept. - Ken Foot & Francis Hatt: Efforts -
Recognize, Mr. F. Chipman 3001
Vote - Affirmative 3001
Res. 944, Human Res. - Gov't. Bus. Plan: Solution (Ont.) - Unsuitable,
Mr. B. Boudreau 3001
Res. 945, Econ. Dev. - Trade (External) Promotion: C.B. - Include,
Mr. F. Corbett 3002
Res. 946, Sports - Skating: Karen Norman Memorial Skate -
Participants (Berwick) - Congrats., Mr. J. Carey 3003
Vote - Affirmative 3003
Res. 947, Fin. (Can.): Tax Relief (Gasoline) - Accept (Premier),
Mr. R. MacKinnon 3003
Res. 948, Housing & Mun. Affs. - Elevator Request
(20 Circassian Dr.): Min. Visit - Commend, Mr. D. Dexter 3004
Res. 949, Hugh Murray Campbell (Westville, Pictou Co.):
Birthday 100th - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 3005
Vote - Affirmative 3005
Res. 950, Gov't. (N.S.) - Rowing: Lesson - Take, Mr. W. Gaudet 3006
Res. 951, Commun. Serv. - Family Law: Abuse - ADR Avoid,
Ms. E. O'Connell 3006
Res. 952, Temple Utd. Baptist Ch. (Barrington Passage) -
Shel. Proclamation 2000: Organizers - Commend,
Mr. C. O'Donnell 3007
Vote - Affirmative 3008
Res. 953, Econ. Dev. - Sydney Call Ctr.: Creation - Applaud,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 3008
Vote - Affirmative 3008
Res. 954, Sports - Hockey (Jack Lamontagne Tournament 2000):
Success - Volunteers Congrats., Mr. K. Deveaux 3009
Vote - Affirmative 3009
Res. 955, Vol. Firefighters (Inc. Age 60+) - Support, Mr. B. Taylor 3009
Vote - Affirmative 3010
Res. 956, Commun. Serv.: Heating Oil Rebate Prog. - Extend,
Dr. J. Smith 3010
Res. 957, Lbr.: Occup. Health & Safety Regs. - Implement,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 3011
Res. 958, Econ. Dev. - Boat Building Contract: Randy Levy &
Susan Myers-Levy - Recognize, Mr. W. Dooks 3011
Vote - Affirmative 3012
Res. 959, Commun. Serv. - Commun. Outreach Prog. (Vic. Co.):
Removal - Reconsider, Mr. K. MacAskill 3012
Res. 960, Justice - Dir. Of Pub. Prosecutions: Hiring - Update,
Mr. H. Epstein 3013
Res. 961, Educ. - Chignecto E. Reg. Sc. Fair: Success - Congrats.,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 3014
Vote - Affirmative 3014
Res. 962, Environ.: Dept. - Retain, Mr. M. Samson
(by Mr. R. MacKinnon) 3014
Res. 963, Human. Res. - Gov't. Bus. Plan: Script (Ex-Premiers) -
Exactitude (Premier) Congrats., Mr. John MacDonell 3015
Res.964, Sports - Hockey (N.S. "AA" Midget Champs. 1999-2000
[Hosts Brookfield]): Organizers - Commend, Mr. B. Taylor 3016
Vote - Affirmative 3016
Res. 965, Exco - Sports Min.: Remove - Sackville-Beaver Bank MLA
Appoint, Mr. B. Boudreau 3016
Res. 966, Fish. - Seniors Licence Fees: Free - Definition, Mr. J. Pye 3017
Res. 967, Educ. - Horton HS: Musical "Crazy For You" -
Success Congrats., Mr. D. Morse 3018
Vote - Affirmative 3018
Res. 968, Bus. & Cons. Serv.: Structure - Improve, Mr. W. Gaudet 3019
Res. 969, Fin. (Can.) - Tax Relief (Fuel): Refusal (N.S.) -
Explain (Premier), Mr. J. Holm 3019
Res. 970, Health - Care: System - Dependable Support, Mr. K. Morash 3020
Res. 971, Human Res. - Gov't. Bus. Plan (The Course Ahead [2000-01]):
Document - Withdraw, Mr. R. MacKinnon 3021
Res. 972, Educ. - Budget (2000-01): Cuts - Unacceptable,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald (by Ms. E. O'Connell) 3021
Res. 973, Econ. Dev. - West Hants C of C: Achievement Awards Dinner -
Congrats., Hon. R. Russell 3022
Vote - Affirmative 3023
Res. 974, Health - Care: Privatization (Alberta) - Condemn,
Mr. D. Dexter 3023
Res. 975, Commun. Serv. - Child Poverty (17/08/99 on): Deficit -
Address, Mr. John MacDonell 3023
Res. 976, Environ. - Friends of McNabs Is. Soc.: Anniv. 10th -
Congrats., Mr. K. Deveaux 3024
Vote - Affirmative 3025
Res. 977, Lbr. - Mothers New: Benefits (Gov't. [Can.]) Improved -
Support, Mr. F. Corbett 3025
Res. 978, Culture - SS Atlantic Sinking (01/04/1873):
Remembrance Efforts - Support, Mr. W. Estabrooks 3026
Vote - Affirmative 3026
Res. 979, Exco: Code of Conduct - Legislate, Mr. H. Epstein 3026
Res. 980, Alcohol & Gaming Auth. - VLTs: Moratorium - Introduce,
Mr. J. Pye 3027
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 28, Motor Vehicle Act 3028
Mr. B. Boudreau 3028
Amendment moved 3032
Mr. B. Boudreau 3032
HOUSE RECESSED AT 11:38 A.M. 3036
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 11:41 A.M. 3036
Hon. R. Russell 3037
Adjourned debate 3037
No. 30, Flea Markets Regulation Act 3037
Hon. M. Baker 3037
Dr. J. Smith 3039
Mr. H. Epstein 3043
Mr. R. MacKinnon 3049
Adjourned debate 3054
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Mon., Apr. 3rd at 4:00 p.m. 3054