HANSARD
99/00-102

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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First Session

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Educ. - Eastern Passage: High School - Need, Mr. K. Deveaux 9058
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 3459, Econ. Dev. - Dist. 18 Bus. Assoc.: Work - Congrats.,
The Premier 9058
Vote - Affirmative 9059
Res. 3460, Women: Violence Against - End, Hon. J. Purves 9059
Vote - Affirmative 9060
Res. 3461, N.S. Youth Secretariat - A Splendid Torch: Event -
Organizers Thank, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 9060
Vote - Affirmative 9060
Res. 3462, Aboriginal Affs. - Aboriginal People's TV Network:
Local Programming - Congrats., Hon. M. Baker 9061
Vote - Affirmative 9061
Res. 3463, Breton Educ. Ctr. - Human Rights Violations: Awareness -
Recognize, Hon. J. Purves 9061
Vote - Affirmative 9062
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 3464, Gov't. (N.S.) - Responsible Gov't.: Traditions - Respect,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 9062
Res. 3465, Tory MLAs - Experience: Ineptness - Increased,
Mr. John MacDonell 9063
Res. 3466, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Uniacke Mines Rd.: Repairs -
Min. Action, Mr. P. MacEwan 9063
Res. 3467, Light Up Bedford Parade - Participants: Efforts - Recognize,
Hon. P. Christie 9064
Vote - Affirmative 9065
Res. 3468, Gov't. (N.S.): Policies - Condemn, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 9065
Res. 3469, Health - Issue: NDP - Participation Congrats., Dr. J. Smith 9065
Res. 3470, PC MLAs - Premier: Statements - Apologize, Mr. F. Corbett 9066
Res. 3471, Col.-Musq. Valley MLA: Resignation - Request,
Mr. R. MacKinnon 9067
Res. 3472, Aspotogan Rec. Assoc. - Heritage Park: Establishment -
Support, (by Mr. M. Baker) Hon. J. Chataway 9068
Vote - Affirmative 9068
Res. 3473, Gov't. (N.S.) - Governing: Incapability - Recognize,
Mr. D. Dexter 9068
Res. 3474, Gov't. (N.S.) - Voting: Scoreboard - Acquire,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 9069
Res. 3475, Eldridge Shawn - Recovery: Best Wishes - Extend,
Hon. R. Russell 9070
Vote - Affirmative 9070
Res. 3476, Election (Cdn.) - Double Standard: Liberal - Usage,
Mr. H. Epstein 9070
Res. 3477, Margaree - Medical Clinic: Expansion - Congrats.,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 9071
Vote - Affirmative 9072
Res. 3478, Liberal MLAs - News Conference: NDP Initiatives -
Praise Thank, Mr. J. Pye 9072
Res. 3479, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. System (N.S.):
Gov't. (Cdn.) - Neglect Cease, Mr. B. Taylor 9073
Res. 3480, Urchin Holdings - Dartmouth: Downtown Revitalization -
Congrats., Mr. T. Olive 9074
Vote - Affirmative 9075
Res. 3481, Econ. Dev. - Britech Info. Systems: Mgmt./Staff - Congrats.,
Mr. F. Chipman 9075
Vote - Affirmative 9076
Res. 3482, Davis, Carol (Yarmouth) - World Fisheries Day: Tribute -
Congrats., Mr. R. Hurlburt 9076
Vote - Affirmative 9076
Res. 3483, Chezzetcook Volunteer Fire Dept.: Anniv. (40th) - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Dooks 9076
Vote - Affirmative 9077
Res. 3484, Int'l. Emergency Mgmt. Assist. Compact: Signing - Applaud,
Mr. C. O'Donnell 9077
Vote - Affirmative 9078
Res. 3485, Tourism - Sherbrooke Village: Staff - Congrats.,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 9078
Vote - Affirmative 9079
Res. 3486, CCL - Keith's Beer: Promotion - Award Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 9079
Vote - Affirmative 9079
Res. 3487, Ramsey, Tom: 2000 DALBAR Seal - Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 9080
Vote - Affirmative 9080
Res. 3488, Westville HS Drama Club - We'll Meet Again:
Performance - Commend, Mr. J. DeWolfe 9080
Vote - Affirmative 9081
Res. 3489, Pictou Advocate: Business Attitude - Congrats.,
Mrs. M. Baillie 9081
Vote - Affirmative 9082
Res. 3490, Eaves, Charles - Dalhousie Univ.: Honorary Doctorate -
Congrats., Mr. M. Parent 9082
Vote - Affirmative 9082
Res. 3491, Sports - Soccer: Central Kings - Participants Congrats.,
Mr. D. Morse 9083
Vote - Affirmative 9083
Res. 3492, Somerset Christmas Craft Fair - Participants: Efforts -
Congrats., Mr. J. Carey 9083
Vote - Affirmative 9084
Res. 3493, Greyhound Pets: Prog. - Congrats., Mr. K. Morash 9084
Vote - Affirmative 9085
Res. 3494, Yarmouth Light, Friends of - Cape Forchu Lighthouse:
Preservation - Efforts Congrats., Mr. R. Hurlburt 9085
Vote - Affirmative 9086
Res. 3495, Fitzgerald, Gerald - Remembrance Day: Tribute - Recognize,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 9086
Vote - Affirmative 9086
Res. 3496, Yantzi, Sarah - Sea Cadet Corps: Ambassador -
Selection Congrats., Mrs. M. Baillie 9087
Vote - Affirmative 9087
Res. 3497, Gov't. (Cdn.) - N.S. Tax: Hwy. Infrastructure - Reinvest,
Mr. B. Taylor 9087
Res. 3498, New England Governors/Eastern Cdn. Premiers -
Bikeways Comm.: Proj. - Applaud, Mr. D. Hendsbee 9088
Res. 3499, Pictou Co. Christmas Fund (26th Anl.) - Volunteers/Sponsors:
Assistance - Thank, Mr. J. DeWolfe 9089
Vote - Affirmative 9089
Res. 3500, Smith, Jason/Theriault, Cas/Jacklyn, Trevor/Hallett, Matthew/
Sutherland, Mike & Sarah - Atl. Film Festival: Film Showing -
Congrats., Mr. C. O'Donnell 9090
Vote - Affirmative 9090
Res. 3501, Lunenburg West MLA - Election (Cdn.): Downe-filled
Pillows - Provide, Mr. F. Chipman 9090
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 1100, NSRL - Debt: Write-Off - Details Publicize,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 9091
No. 1101, NSRL - Debt: Write-Off - Details, Mr. F. Corbett 9093
No. 1102, Environ. - Avon Causeway Area (Hants Co.): Permits -
Premier Review, Mr. W. Gaudet 9094
No. 1103, Health - Care: Beds - Promise Explain, Mr. John MacDonell 9095
No. 1104, Nat. Res. - Martock Marsh: Protection - Ensure,
Mr. W. Gaudet 9096
No. 1105, Health - Acute Care Beds: Elimination - Explain,
Mr. D. Dexter 9097
No. 1106, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwys.: Priority List - Stability,
Mr. P. MacEwan 9099
No. 1107, Health: System (Two-Tiered) - Time-Frame, Mr. D. Dexter 9100
No. 1108, Health - Western Reg. Bd.: Business Plan - Cuts, Dr. J. Smith 9101
No. 1109, Educ. - Hfx. West HS: NDP - Min. Apologize,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 9102
No. 1110, Educ. - NSCC (Strait Area Campus): IT Program - Removal,
Mr. M. Samson 9104
No. 1111, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. No. 101: Twinning -
Promise Keep, Mr. H. Epstein 9105
No. 1112, Culture - Gaelic Culture: Study - Implement,
Mr. K. MacAskill 9106
No. 1113, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Sable Gas: Sempra -
Concerns Explain, Mr. H. Epstein 9107
No. 1114, Econ. Dev. - Enterprise Zones: Creation - Premier Fulfil,
Mr. D. Wilson 9108
No. 1115, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Cape Breton - Accessibility Ensure,
Mr. F. Corbett 9110
No. 1116, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Road Conditions: 1-800 Line -
Info., Mr. P. MacEwan 9111
No. 1117, Human Res. - Prem. Chief of Staff: Contract - Explain,
Mr. John MacDonell 9112
No. 1118, Sports - Atlantic Bowl: Loss - Min. Awareness,
Mr. B. Boudreau 9113
No. 1119, Environ. - Min.: Priority - Explain, Mr. John MacDonell 9114
No. 1120, Tourism - Inverness Co.: Golf Course - Project Support,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 9115
No. 1121, Health - Sutherland-Harris Mem. Hosp.: Outpatient Dept. -
Reduction Review, Mr. D. Dexter 9116
No. 1122, Sysco - Sale: N.S. Power - Deal Info.,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 9117
No. 1123, Justice - DPP: Appt. - Announce, Mr. H. Epstein 9118
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 3410, Gov't. (N.S.) - Premier: Leadership - Lack,
Mr. D. Downe 9120
Mr. Manning MacDonald 9120
Mr. W. Dooks 9123
Mr. J. Carey 9125
Mr. John MacDonell 9126
Mr. M. Samson 9128
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 81, Occupational Health and Safety Act 9132
Mr. R. MacKinnon 9132
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 9135
Mr. F. Corbett 9138
Mr. P. MacEwan 9141
Mr. B. Barnet 9145
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Lbr. - Occup. Health and Safety: Regs. - Support:
Mr. K. Morash 9148
Mr. R. MacKinnon 9151
Mr. F. Corbett 9153
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., Nov. 23rd at 12:00 p.m. 9155
NOTICE OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 3502, Briggs, Relda - Oxford Fire Dept. Ladies' Aux.: Efforts -
Congrats., The Speaker 9156