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| TABLE OF CONTENTS | PAGE | ||||
| INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS | 9541 | ||||
| PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: | |||||
| Justice - Sunday Shopping: Sears Employees - Oppose, Dr. J. Smith | 9542 | ||||
| TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: | |||||
| Anl. Rept. of the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission, | |||||
| Hon. Rodney MacDonald | 9542 | ||||
| GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: | |||||
| Res. 3666, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Winter Safety Day (05/12/00) - | |||||
| Recognize, Hon. R. Russell | 9543 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9543 | ||||
| Res. 3667, N.S. Youth Secretariat - Website: Development - | |||||
| Initiative Recognize, Hon. Rodney MacDonald | 9543 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9544 | ||||
| NOTICES OF MOTION: | |||||
| Res. 3668, Campbell, John "Jake" - United Mineworkers of America: | |||||
| Membership (50 yrs.) - Honour, Mr. Manning MacDonald | 9544 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9545 | ||||
| Res. 3669, Election (N.S.) 1999 - Premier: Promises - Remember, | |||||
| Mr. J. Holm | 9545 | ||||
| Res. 3670, Lake Echo - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: | |||||
| Participants - Recognize, Mr. D. Hendsbee | 9546 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9546 | ||||
| Res. 3671, Gov't. (N.S.) - House Leader: Cabinet Ministers - | |||||
| Attendance Ensure, Mr. W. Gaudet | 9547 | ||||
| Res. 3672, Ecole Polytechnique: Victims - Remember, | |||||
| Ms. Maureen MacDonald | 9547 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9548 | ||||
| Res. 3673, Gotell, Chelsea - Paralympics: Achievements - Congrats., | |||||
| Hon. A. MacIsaac | 9548 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9549 | ||||
| Res. 3674, Wentzell, Bernard - St. John Ambulance: President's Award - | |||||
| Congrats., Mr. D. Downe | 9549 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9549 | ||||
| Res. 3675, Salter St. Films - Broadcast Facility: Endeavour - | |||||
| Congrats., Mr. K. Deveaux | 9550 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9550 | ||||
| Res. 3676, St. Andrew's Day: Significance - Recognize, Mr. T. Olive | 9550 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9551 | ||||
| Res. 3677, Health - Humalog Insulin: Formulary - Include, Dr. J. Smith | 9551 | ||||
| Res. 3678, Peace In Our Communities - Initiative: Organizations/ | |||||
| Volunteers - Acknowledge, Hon. M. Baker | 9552 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9552 | ||||
| Res. 3679, N.S. Power - Baddeck: Service - Review, Mr. K. MacAskill | 9553 | ||||
| Res. 3680, Penny Ave./Layton Rd. (Spryfield) - Neighbourhood Watch: | |||||
| Formation - Congrats., Mr. Robert Chisholm | 9553 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9554 | ||||
| Res. 3681, Campbell, Leo: Investors Group Sport Award - Congrats., | |||||
| Mr. K. Morash | 9554 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9555 | ||||
| Res. 3682, By-Elections (N.S.) - Gov't. (N.S.): Actions - Voters Remind, | |||||
| Mr. P. MacEwan | 9555 | ||||
| Res. 3683, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Subdivisions: Paving/Rd. Work - | |||||
| Prioritize, Mr. W. Estabrooks | 9555 | ||||
| Res. 3684, Hirtle's Beach (Lun. Co.) - Boardwalk: Expansion - | |||||
| Volunteers Congrats., Hon. M. Baker | 9556 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9556 | ||||
| Res. 3685, Halifax Bedford Basin MLA - Halifax West HS: | |||||
| Parents/Students - Apologize, Mr. R. MacKinnon | 9557 | ||||
| Res. 3686, Timberlea - Trinity United Church: Christmas Spirit - | |||||
| Congrats., Mr. W. Estabrooks | 9557 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9558 | ||||
| Res. 3687, Guysborough Mem. Hosp. - Christmas Bazaar: Participants - | |||||
| Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm | 9558 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9559 | ||||
| Res. 3688, Cuzner, Rodger - Bras d'Or-Cape Breton: MP - | |||||
| Election Congrats., Mr. M. Samson | 9559 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9559 | ||||
| Res. 3689, Speaker's Dinner - Mr. Speaker: Efforts - Congrats., | |||||
| Mr. B. Taylor | 9559 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9560 | ||||
| Res. 3690, Hutchinson, Heather: Workplace Education Ambassador | |||||
| Award - Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman | 9560 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9561 | ||||
| Res. 3691, Christmas Daddies - Support/Zack Bicknell: Fund-Raising - | |||||
| Congrats., Mr. B. Boudreau | 9561 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9562 | ||||
| Res. 3692, N.S. Home for Coloured Children: Broadcast for Funds - | |||||
| Support, Mr. D. Hendsbee | 9562 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9562 | ||||
| Res. 3693, Educ. - Question Period: Min. - Absence Reprimand, | |||||
| Mr. D. Wilson | 9563 | ||||
| Res. 3694, DeCoste, John - Baseball N.S.: Sports Writer of the Year - | |||||
| Award Congrats., Mr. J. Carey | 9563 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9564 | ||||
| Res. 3695, Kings North MLA: Talk - Cease, Mr. Manning MacDonald | 9564 | ||||
| Res. 3696, Kings Transit - Expansion (Anna. Co.): Staff - Congrats., | |||||
| Mr. F. Chipman | 9565 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9565 | ||||
| Res. 3697, Dockrill, Michelle - Family: Support - Thank, Mr. M. Samson | 9566 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9566 | ||||
| Res. 3698, Langille, Kimberley Anne - Chartered Accountant Exam. (Can.): | |||||
| Standing - Congrats., (by Mr. B. Taylor) The Speaker | 9567 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9567 | ||||
| Res. 3699, Kings North MLA - PC Party: Arrogance - Recognition, | |||||
| Mr. D Wilson | 9567 | ||||
| ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS: | |||||
| No. 1179, Commun. Serv. - Family Violence Prevention Initiative: | |||||
| Elimination - Mistake Admit, Mr. W. Gaudet | 9568 | ||||
| No. 1180, Justice: Family Violence Prevention Initiative - Reinstate, | |||||
| Ms. Maureen MacDonald | 9569 | ||||
| No. 1181, Health - Flu Vaccine: Supply - Update, Dr. J. Smith | 9570 | ||||
| No. 1182, Fin.: Prog. Review - Confidentiality, Mr. J. Holm | 9572 | ||||
| No. 1183, Fin. - Deficit (1993): Details - Table, Mr. D. Downe | 9574 | ||||
| No. 1184, Health - Col. Reg. Hosp.: Recommendations - | |||||
| Implementation Ensure, Mr. D. Dexter | 9575 | ||||
| No. 1185, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Five Island Lake: Clean-Up - | |||||
| Status, Mr. P. MacEwan | 9576 | ||||
| No. 1186, Health: Flu Vaccine - Shortage, Mr. D. Dexter | 9578 | ||||
| No. 1187, Sysco - Sale: Steelworkers - Protect, Mr. Manning MacDonald | 9579 | ||||
| No. 1188, Commun. Serv.: In-Home Support Prog. (Dianne Mansfield) - | |||||
| Options, Mr. K. Deveaux | 9580 | ||||
| No. 1189, Nat. Res. - Two Rivers Wildlife Park (Mira): Closure - | |||||
| Prevent, Mr. R. MacKinnon | 9582 | ||||
| No. 1190, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Better Business Bureau: Funding - | |||||
| Alternative, Ms. Maureen MacDonald | 9583 | ||||
| No. 1191, Exco: Members - Attendance, Mr. W. Gaudet | 9584 | ||||
| No. 1192, Health - Sinclair Report (Winnipeg): Gov't. (N.S.) - | |||||
| Review, Mr. D. Dexter | 9585 | ||||
| No. 1193, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Housing: Waiting Lists - Action, | |||||
| Mr. B. Boudreau | 9587 | ||||
| HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 1:43 P.M. | 9587 | ||||
| HOUSE RECONVENED AT 2:30 P.M. | 9587 | ||||
| CWH REPORTS | 9587 | ||||
| PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING: | |||||
| No. 67, Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act | 9588 | ||||
| No. 74, Probate Act | 9589 | ||||
| No. 78, Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Act | 9589 | ||||
| No. 75, Law Reform (2000) Act | 9589 | ||||
| Hon. M. Baker | 9589 | ||||
| Mr. M. Samson | 9590 | ||||
| Mr. H. Epstein | 9591 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9599 | ||||
| TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: | |||||
| Gov. Gen.: Bill No. 74 - Recommendation, Hon. M. Baker | 9599 | ||||
| PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR THIRD READING: | |||||
| No. 59, Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities Act | 9600 | ||||
| No. 65, Lunenburg War Memorial Community Centre Dissolution Act | 9601 | ||||
| No. 79, University College of Cape Breton Student Union Act | 9601 | ||||
| GOVERNMENT MOTIONS: | |||||
| PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING: | |||||
| No. 80, Justice and Administration Reform (2000) Act | 9601 | ||||
| Hon. M. Baker | 9601 | ||||
| Mr. M. Samson | 9601 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9601 | ||||
| No. 60, Members and Public Employees Disclosure Act | 9602 | ||||
| Hon. R. Russell | 9602 | ||||
| Mr. R. MacKinnon | 9602 | ||||
| Point of Privilege: | |||||
| Res. 3665 by Mr. M. Parent [p.9539], Mr. J. Holm | 9603 | ||||
| Ruling: Withdrawn | 9606 | ||||
| Mr. John MacDonell | 9607 | ||||
| Mr. J. Holm | 9608 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9611 | ||||
| No. 77, Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act | 9611 | ||||
| Hon. E. Fage | 9611 | ||||
| Mr. John MacDonell | 9611 | ||||
| Mr. H. Epstein | 9613 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9614 | ||||
| No. 68, Occupational Health and Safety Act | 9615 | ||||
| Hon. R. Russell | 9615 | ||||
| Mr. F. Corbett | 9615 | ||||
| Mr. R. MacKinnon | 9619 | ||||
| Hon. A. MacIsaac | 9624 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9624 | ||||
| No. 70, Sydney Steel Corporation Sale Act | 9624 | ||||
| Hon. G. Balser | 9625 | ||||
| Mr. Manning MacDonald | 9625 | ||||
| Mr. F. Corbett | 9641 | ||||
| Mr. P. MacEwan | 9650 | ||||
| Mr. John MacDonell | 9658 | ||||
| Mr. B. Boudreau | 9660 | ||||
| Mr. H. Epstein | 9664 | ||||
| Hon. G. Balser | 9667 | ||||
| Vote - Affirmative | 9668 | ||||
| ARRIVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR | 9669 | ||||
| BILLS GIVEN ROYAL ASSENT: | |||||
| Nos. 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 68 | 9669 | ||||
| Nos. 69, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79 and 80 | 9670 | ||||
| ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again at the call of the Speaker | 9671 | ||||
| NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3): | |||||
| Res. 3700, Fundy Geological Museum: Visitor (150,000th/Ed & | |||||
| Heather Hewin) - Congrats., The Speaker | 9672 | ||||
| Res. 3701, Ross, Neil - Baseball N.S.: Hall of Fame - | |||||
| Induction Congrats., The Speaker | 9672 | ||||
| Res. 3702, Gray, Adam (Deceased) - Baseball N.S.: Hall of Fame - | |||||
| Induction, Recognize, The Speaker | 9673 | ||||
| Res. 3703, Skidmore, David - Chignecto-Central Reg. Sch. Bd./NSTU: | |||||
| Award - Congrats., The Speaker | 9673 | ||||
| Res. 3704, Yorke, Don (Deceased) - Baseball N.S.: Hall of Fame - | |||||
| Induction Congrats., The Speaker | 9674 | ||||
| Res. 3705, Tourism: American Classic Voyages - Welcome, | |||||
| Mr. Ronald Chisholm | 9674 | ||||
| Res. 3706, Sherbrooke Village - Show and Shine: Participants - | |||||
| Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm | 9675 | ||||
| Res. 3707, O'Brien, Josh - Myo's Woodworking: Opening - Congrats., | |||||
| Mr. Ronald Chisholm | 9675 | ||||
| Res. 3708, Guysborough Trails Assoc. - Sable Offshore: Project - | |||||
| Congrats./Thank, Mr. Ronald Chisholm | 9676 | ||||
| Res. 3709, Jarvis, Laura: Individual Literacy Achievement Award - | |||||
| Congrats., Mr. T. Olive | 9676 | ||||
| Res. 3710, Gov. Gen. - Bravery Awards: Recipients - Congrats., | |||||
| Mr T. Olive | 9677 | ||||
| Res. 3711, Environ. - Gulf of Maine Instit. Without Walls: Organizers/ | |||||
| Participants - Congrats., Mr. R. Hurlburt | 9677 | ||||
| Res. 3712, Digby Area Learning Assoc.: Literacy Leadership Award - | |||||
| Congrats., Hon. G. Balser | 9678 | ||||
| Res. 3713, Rockingham Heritage Soc. - Hemlock Ravine Park: | |||||
| Millennium Proj. - Thanks Extend, Ms. M. McGrath | 9679 | ||||
| Res. 3714, Tim Hortons - Holiday Wish List: Falconer Family/ | |||||
| Volunteers - Thank, Mr. D. Morse | 9679 | ||||