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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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First Session

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Commun. Serv. - Disabled (Hants East): Family Benefits Cuts -
Oppose, Mr. John MacDonell 8782
Educ. - Eastern Passage: High School - Need, Mr. K. Deveaux 8782
Health - Colchester Reg. Hosp.: Cuts - Oppose, Mr. D. Dexter 8782
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 3275, Sport - Community: N.S. Amateur Sport Fund -
Support Recognize, Hon. J. Purves 8783
Vote - Affirmative 8784
Res. 3276, Culture - N.S. Music Week: Gala Awards -
Recipients Recognize, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 8784
Vote - Affirmative 8784
Res. 3277, Econ. Dev. - Gas Fitter Prog.: Implementation -
Participants Congrats., Hon. G. Balser 8785
Vote - Affirmative 8785
Res. 3278, Health - Care: Northern Reg. Bd. - Provision Congrats.
Hon. J. Muir 8785
Vote - Affirmative 8786
Res. 3279, Culture - Music Industry: African-Nova Scotian -
Recognize, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 8786
Vote - Affirmative 8787
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 3280, Blumenthal, Jerry - HRM: Dep. Mayor - Election Congrats.,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 8787
Vote - Affirmative 8788
Res. 3281, Acadia Univ./Assoc. Alumni - Conflict: Kings South MLA -
Stance Declare, Mr. W. Gaudet 8788
Res. 3282, N.S. Business Inc. - Formation: Opposition Parties -
Comments, Hon. G. Balser 8789
Res. 3283, Little, Kevin: Warnings - Heed, Mr. J. Holm 8790
Res. 3284, MacGillivray, Kendra - CD: Release - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Downe 8791
Vote - Affirmative 8791
Res. 3285, St. F.X. - Maclean's Magazine: Ranking - Congrats.,
Hon. A. MacIsaac 8791
Vote - Affirmative 8792
Res. 3286, Cape Breton - Residents: Treatment (2nd-Class) -
Premier Cease, Mr. F. Corbett 8792
Res. 3287, Tourism - Min.: Duties - Failure, Mr. Manning MacDonald 8793
Res. 3288, Rankin, John Morris & Molly - Contribution Recognize:
Best Wishes - Extend, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 8794
Vote - Affirmative 8794
Res. 3289, Little, Kevin - Liberals (Cdn.): Performance -
Assessment Correct, Mr. Robert Chisholm 8794
Res. 3290, Tourism - Min.: Inverness Oran - Concerns Hear,
Mr. M. Samson 8795
Res. 3291, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Twin to Win - Praise, Mr. D. Morse 8796
Res. 3292, Little, Kevin - Liberal Party: Attitude - Return, Mr. J. Pye 8796
Res. 3293, Tourism - Min. (MLA Inverness): Representation -
Condemn, Mr. D. Wilson 8797
Res. 3294, MacKinnon, Ian (Cumb. Co.): Accomplishments -
Recognize, Hon. E. Fage 8798
Vote - Affirmative 8798
Res. 3295, d'Entremont, Irene - Guinness Book of World Records:
Inclusion - Congrats., Hon. N. LeBlanc 8799
Vote - Affirmative 8799
Res. 3296, Liberal Party Leader - Comments: Bedford -
Residents Apologies, Hon. P. Christie 8799
Res. 3297, Paul, Dr. Danny - We Were Not The Savages: New Edition -
Launch Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 8800
Vote - Affirmative 8801
Res. 3298, Culture - African-Nova Scotian Community/
Preston Constituency: Musical Talent - Recognize/Applaud,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 8801
Vote - Affirmative 8802
Res. 3299, Works, Amy - RCL (Westville): Mural -
Appreciation Extend, Mr. J. DeWolfe 8802
Vote - Affirmative 8802
Res. 3300, Haliburton, Matt - Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year:
Award - Congrats., Mr. C. O'Donnell 8802
Vote - Affirmative 8803
Res. 3301, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. No. 104: Construction -
Liberals Contrition, Mr. W. Langille 8803
Res. 3302, NDP: Portfolios - Examine, Mr. F. Chipman 8804
Res. 3303, Liverpool - Incorporation: Anniv. (103rd) - Congrats.,
Mr. K. Morash 8805
Vote - Affirmative 8806
Res. 3304, Reeves, Mary Theresa - Death of: Family - Sympathies Extend,
Mr. B. Barnet 8806
Vote - Affirmative 8806
Res. 3305, Morykot, Donna - Young Engineer of the Year: Award -
Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm 8807
Vote - Affirmative 8807
Res. 3306, Health - Gov't. (Cdn.): Ploy - Transparency, Mr. D. Morse 8807
Res. 3307, MacGillivray, Kendra - CD: Release - Congrats.,
Hon. A. MacIsaac 8808
Vote - Affirmative 8809
Res. 3308, Lismore Commun. Ctr. - Craft Fair/Salmon Dinner:
Volunteers - Dedication Applaud, Mr. J. DeWolfe 8809
Vote - Affirmative 8809
Res. 3309, Soldiers Mem. Hosp. (Middleton) - Helipad: Construction -
Residents Recognize, Mr. F. Chipman 8810
Vote - Affirmative 8810
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 1046, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Cobequid Pass: Toll -
Increase Prevent, Mr. John MacDonell 8811
No. 1047, Educ. - School Boards: Fuel Costs - Impact, Mr. W. Gaudet 8812
No. 1048, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Cobequid Pass: Toll Increase -
Fairness, Mr. H. Epstein 8813
No. 1049, Health - Diabetes Medication: Cost Increase - Justification,
Dr. J. Smith 8814
No. 1050, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Cobequid Pass: Toll Increase -
Modification, Mr. H. Epstein 8815
No. 1051, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Red Tape Reduction Task Force:
Sunday Shopping - Recommendation Acceptance, Mr. D. Wilson 8816
No. 1052, Justice - Home Invasions: Prevention - Measures, Mr. J. Pye 8817
No. 1053, Fin. - Fuel Tax: Revenue Projections - Table, Mr. D. Downe 8818
No. 1054, Health - N.S. Hosp.: Service Reduction - Effect,
Mr. D. Dexter 8820
No. 1055, Acadian Affs. - Adv. Comm.: Appointments - Process,
Mr. M. Samson 8821
No. 1056, Nat. Res.: NSRL - Sale, Mr. F. Corbett 8822
No. 1057, Fin. - Debt Consolidation: Consultant - Tender, Mr. D. Downe 8824
No. 1058, Health: Privatization - Position, Mr. D. Dexter 8826
No. 1059, Justice - DPP: Hiring Process - Status, Mr. M. Samson 8827
No. 1060, Commun. Serv.: Housing Project (Creighton-Gerrish Sts.) -
Status, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 8828
No. 1061, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Sydney Harbour: Treatment - Funding,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 8829
No. 1062, Educ. - P3 School: Commun. Groups - Access,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 8831
No. 1063, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Sydney Steel: Site Remediation -
Time-Frame, Mr. P. MacEwan 8832
No. 1064, Health - Cochlear Implants: Delay - Responsibility,
Mr. D. Dexter 8833
No. 1065, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Red Tape Reduction Task Force:
Deregulation - Busing, Mr. R. MacKinnon 8834
No. 1066, Health - Col. Reg. Hosp.: Paediatric Ward - Staffing,
Mr. D. Dexter 8836
No. 1067, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Glace Bay: Water Supply -
Min. Improve, Mr. D. Wilson 8837
No. 1068, Educ. - Hants East Rural High: Technology -
Resources Required, Mr. John MacDonell 8838
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 2463, Environ. - Kings Co.: Water Quality - Ensure,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 8839
Mr. H. Epstein 8839
Hon. A. MacIsaac 8842
Mr. D. Morse 8844
Mr. R. MacKinnon 8845
Mr. John MacDonell 8848
Res. 3220, Commun. Serv. - Child Poverty (17/08/98 on): Deficit -
Recognize, Mr. K. Deveaux 8851
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 8852
Hon. P. Christie 8854
Dr. J. Smith 8858
Mr. K. Deveaux 8861
Mr. M. Parent 8865
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Law Amendments Committee, Hon. M. Baker 8865
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Communities - Cooperative Effort: Outcome - Positive:
Mr. M. Parent 8867
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 8870
Mr. P. MacEwan 8872
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., Nov. 16th at 12:00 p.m. 8875
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 3310, Acadia Univ. - Maclean's Magazine: Ranking - Congrats.,
Mr. M. Parent 8876
Res. 3311, Culture - ANSMA: Cain-Grant, Tiyailia; Gough, Adrian;
Colley, Shane - Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 8876
Res. 3312, Culture - ANSMA: Carvery, Linda; Sparks, Jamie; Cain, Cindy
- Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 8877
Res. 3313, Culture - ANSMA: Sparks, Jeremiah; Afro Musica: Impact -
Congrats, Mr. D. Hendsbee 8877
Res. 3314, Culture - ANSMA: James, Gary (Papa Grand);
Carson Downey Band; Sparks, Jeremiah - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 8878
Res. 3315, Culture - ANSMA: Carson Downey Band; Sparks, Jeremiah;
Sparks, Jamie - Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 8878
Res. 3316, Culture - ANSMA: Gospel Heirs; Sparks, Jeremiah;
N.S. Mass Choir - Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 8879
Res. 3317, Culture - ANSMA: Sparks, Jamie; Cain, Cindy; James, Gary -
Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 8879
Res. 3318, Culture - ANSMA: Fashan, Shelly - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 8880
Res. 3319, Culture - ANSMA: The Raindrops - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 8880
Res. 3320, Culture - ANSMA: Four The Moment - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 8881