HANSARD
99-23

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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First Session

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1999

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 18, Petroleum Resources Removal Permit Act, Hon. G. Balser 1627
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 521, Remembrance Day - Sacrifice (Conflicts 20th C.):
Two Mins. Silence - Observe, Mr. D. Downe 1628
Vote - Affirmative 1628
Res. 522, Sports - Basketball: Robert "Red Bob" MacDonald (Coach),
Death of - Sympathy Send, Mr. F. Corbett 1628
Vote - Affirmative 1629
Res. 523, NDP (N.S.) Leader - Robert Chisholm: Contribution Important -
Acknowledge, The Premier 1629
Vote - Affirmative 1630
Res. 524, Educ. - Universities: Acadia, St. F.X., Saint Mary's -
Maclean's Magazine Ranking Congrats., Mr. W. Gaudet 1630
Vote - Affirmative 1630
Res. 525, Health - Nurses: Additional - Awaited, Mr. D. Dexter 1631
Res. 526, Mun. Affs. - Min.: Preston MLA - Appoint, Mr. B. Boudreau 1631
Res. 527, Commun. Serv. - Adoption Info. Access: Mike Slaytor &
Parent Find N.S. - Efforts Recognize, Mr. K. Deveaux 1632
Res. 528, RCMP (Cole Hbr.) - Inspector Ted Upshaw: Accomplishments -
Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 1633
Vote - Affirmative 1633
Res. 529, Econ. Dev. - Shearwater Land Purchase: Advice
(Ex-Premier Cameron) - Refrain (Premier), Mr. R. MacKinnon 1633
Res. 530, Gov't. (N.S.) - Leaders (Opposition Parties) Change:
Actions (Premier Savage) - Outcome Same Wish,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 1634
Res. 531, Educ. - Acadia Univ.: Maclean's Mag. Ranking - Congrats.,
Mr. M. Parent 1635
Vote - Affirmative 1635
Res. 532, Educ. - Dr. Moses M. Coady Competition (St. F.X. Univ.):
Best Wishes - Extend, Mr. W. Gaudet 1636
Vote - Affirmative 1636
Res. 533, West Dover - Morash Family Assist.: Commun. Spirit -
Congrats., Mr. W. Estabrooks 1636
Vote - Affirmative 1637
Res. 534, RCL - Flag (Can.-Maple Leaf): Protection - Support,
Mr. B. Taylor 1637
Vote - Affirmative 1638
Res. 535, RCL Branch 133 (Enfield Legion): Anniv. 50th - Congrats.,
Mr. John MacDonell 1638
Vote - Affirmative 1638
Res. 536, Sports - Soccer (Boys N.S. HS Div II Champs.):
West Kings Kings - Congrats., Mr. J. Carey 1639
Vote - Affirmative 1639
Res. 537, MLAs - Astrology: Learn - Charity Prog. Cut Revelation,
Mr. H. Epstein 1639
Res. 538, Veteran Affs. (Can.) - Veterans Place (Yar.): Commitment
(Beds 25) - Fulfil, Mr. R. Hurlburt 1640
Vote - Affirmative 1640
Res. 539, Liberal (Atl. Caucus) - Econ. Dev. Strategy (Wave):
Partisanship - Recognize, Mr. F. Corbett 1641
Res. 540, Health - Nurses: Hiring - Promise Fulfil, Mr. D. Dexter 1641
Res. 541, Human Res. - Dale Robbins (Office of Speaker):
Service (25 yrs.) - Congrats., Mr. K. Deveaux 1642
Vote - Affirmative 1642
Res. 542, Lbr. - Shubenacadie Vol. Fire Dept.: Awards Ceremony -
Congrats., Mr. J. MacDonell 1642
Vote - Affirmative 1643
Res. 543, Remembrance Day - Veterans Hospitalized: Contributions -
Thank, Mr. B. Taylor 1643
Vote - Affirmative 1644
Res. 544, Justice - RCMP: Prospect Rd. Citizens Patrol - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 1644
Vote - Affirmative 1644
SPEAKER'S RULING ON PREVIOUS POINT OF ORDER:
Educ. - P3 School: Canning Site - Unavailability:
[Question by Mr. W. Gaudet Page 1458]
(Point of Order by Mr. M. Parent) Page 267
No Point of Order 1645
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
ON MOTION FOR SUPPLY:
Mr. R. MacKinnon 1647
Mr. H. Epstein 1651
Mr. B. Taylor 1654
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON SUPPLY AT 3:12 P.M. 1656
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 3:50 P.M. 1656
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
Bill No. 15, Public Prosecutions Act 1657
Hon. M. Baker 1657
Mr. H. Epstein 1660
Mr. M. Samson 1664
Dr. J. Smith 1679
Mr. R. MacKinnon 1681
Mr. R. MacLellan 1687
Mr. B. Taylor 1690
Hon. R. Russell 1692
Vote - Affirmative 1692
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 6, Maritime Life Assurance Company 1692
Hon. J. Purves 1693
Mr. J. Holm 1694
Hon. J. Purves 1694
Vote - Affirmative 1695
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 1, Gemstone Emblem Act 1695
Mr. D. Dexter 1695
Vote - Affirmative 1696
No. 16, Provincial Mineral Act 1696
Mr. J. DeWolfe 1696
Vote - Affirmative 1697
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 17, Adoption Information Act 1697
Hon. P. Christie 1697
Dr. J. Smith 1699
Mr. J. Pye 1704
Mr. M. Samson 1705
Hon. R. Russell 1713
Adjourned debate 1713
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON SUPPLY AT 7:24 P.M. 1714
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 7:25 P.M. 1714
REPORT OF CWH ON SUPPLY [Rule 62G(1)]:
Motion to Concur 1715
Vote - Affirmative 1715
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 19, Appropriations Act, 1999, Hon. N. LeBlanc 1715
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 19, Appropriations Act, 1999, Hon. N. LeBlanc 1715
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 19, Appropriations Act, 1999, Hon. N. LeBlanc 1715
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 17, Adoption Information Act [debate resumed] 1716
Mr. K. Deveaux 1716
Mr. D. Downe 1721
Hon. P. Christie 1724
Vote - Affirmative 1724
No. 14, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 1725
Hon. M. Baker 1725
Mr. M. Samson 1727
Mr. H. Epstein 1741
Dr. J. Smith 1745
Mr. J. Holm 1747
Hon. M. Baker 1756
Vote - Affirmative 1756
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Law Amendments Committee, Hon. M. Baker 1757
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., Nov. 9th at 2:00 p.m. 1757