HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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First Session

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2000

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