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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Anl. Rept. of the Public Trustee, Hon. M. Baker 7107
WCB Quarterly Report (03/31/01), Hon. D. Morse 7108
WCB Quarterly Report (06/30/01), Hon. D. Morse 7108
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Justice: Impaired Drivers - Prosecution, Hon. M. Baker 7108
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2458, ANSMA: Contributions - Congrats.,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 7110
Vote - Affirmative 7111
Res. 2459, St. F.X. - Curriculum Innovation Award, Hon. J. Purves Vote - Affirmative ~ 7112 7111
Res. 2460, Tourism & Culture - VICs, Hon. Rodney MacDonald Vote - Affirmative ~ 7113 7112
Res. 2461, Clarke, George Elliott - Gov.-Gen's. Award, The Premier Vote - Affirmative ~ 7113 7113
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 92, Fatality Investigations Act, Hon. M. Baker 7114
No. 93, Youth Justice Act, Hon. M. Baker 7114
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2462, Marcello, George - Can. 769 Day Walk,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 7114
Vote - Affirmative 7115
Res. 2463, Educ.: C.B. - Fund, Mr. Manning MacDonald 7115
Res. 2464, Health: Northside Gen. Hosp. - Satellite Dialysis Unit,
Mr. C. Clarke 7116
Vote - Affirmative 7117
Res. 2465, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Timberlea-Prospect MLA:
Min. Attack - Chastise, Mr. J. Pye 7117
Res. 2466, Ackman, Robert/Bryne, Edward - Order of Canada,
Dr. J. Smith 7118
Vote - Affirmative 7118
Res. 2467, Ind. Can. - Nat'l. Shipbuilding Policy, Mrs. M. Baillie 7118
Vote - Affirmative 7119
Res. 2468, Martin, Cathy: Dalhousie Art Gallery - Showing,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 7119
Vote - Affirmative 7120
Res. 2469, Scotsburn Co-Operative Services: St. F.X. - Donations,
Mr. D. Downe 7120
Vote - Affirmative 7121
Res. 2470, Tucker, Cpl. Gerry - Special Olympics: Support - Commend,
Mr. W. Langille 7121
Vote - Affirmative 7122
Res. 2471, Dist. 18 Bus. & Dev. Assoc. - Best Ball Scramble,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 7122
Vote - Affirmative 7122
Res. 2472, Gaudet, Modeste: Cdn. Blood Services - Honouree,
Mr. W. Gaudet 7123
Vote - Affirmative 7123
Res. 2473, Keating, Charles: St. F.X. - Donation, Mr. T. Olive Vote - Affirmative ~ 7124 7123
Res. 2474, Higgins, Jim: Horizontal Wind Turbine - Installation,
Mr. J. MacDonell 7124
Vote - Affirmative 7125
Res. 2475, MacDonald, Gloria - MacMillan, W. Blair Memorial Bursary,
Mr. M. Samson 7125
Vote - Affirmative 7126
Res. 2476, Hallelujah Praise Choir: CD - Debut, Mr. D. Hendsbee Vote - Affirmative ~ 7126 7126
Res. 2477, Fin.: Revised Budget - Present, Mr. G. Steele 7127
Res. 2478, Tucker, Gerry - RCMP Commissioner's Vol. Award,
Mr. B. Boudreau 7127
Vote - Affirmative 7128
Res. 2479, Westfield Commun. Ctr. Comm. - Applaud, Mr. K. Morash Vote - Affirmative ~ 7129 7128
Res. 2480, Gallagher, Kelly - Diving Accomplishments,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 7129
Vote - Affirmative 7129
Res. 2481, Guysborough Mem. Hosp. - Christmas Bazaar,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 7129
Vote - Affirmative 7130
Res. 2482, Verge, Blanche: Col./East Hants Sen. Council - Award,
Mr. J. MacDonell 7130
Vote - Affirmative 7131
Res. 2483, Botte, Mark/Fisher, Arron: Debating - Trophy, Mr. D. Wilson Vote - Affirmative 7131
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Res. 2484, Glace Bay MLA: Einstein - Advice Heed, Mr. F. Chipman 7132
Res. 2485, Uhlman, Charles - Lions Fdn. (Can.): Nat'l. Chairman -
Appt., Mr. D. Downe 7133
Vote - Affirmative 7133
Res. 2486, Windsor Reg. HS - Remembrance Championship,
Hon. R. Russell 7133
Vote - Affirmative 7134
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 718, Educ.: Strait Reg. Sch. Bd. Salaries - Min. Knowledge,
Mr. D. Dexter 7134
No. 719, Fin. - Gov't. (N.S.): Senior Salaries - Review, Mr. W. Gaudet 7135
No. 720, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel.: Assessments - Rationale,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 7137
No. 721, Justice - Crime Victims Prog.: Funds - Reinstate, Mr. M. Samson 7138
No. 722, Nat. Res.: Forest - Sustainability, Mr. J. MacDonell 7140
No. 723, Nat. Res. - Can.-U.S. Tariffs: Hamm/Cellucci - Discussions,
Mr. K. MacAskill 7142
No. 724, Health: Sydney - Long-Term Assessment, Mr. F. Corbett 7143
No. 725, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel.: Assessment Options - Forum,
Mr. D. Downe 7144
No. 726, Health - Densitometers: Shortage - Correct,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 7145
No. 727, Health: DGH - Booking System, Dr. J. Smith 7147
Correct,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 7148
No. 729, Commun. Serv.: Expenditures - Announcement Explain,
Mr. D. Wilson 7149
No. 730, Justice: FOIPOP - Administrators, Mr. K. Deveaux 7150
No. 731, Pet. Dir.: Highfield, Gary - Hiring, Mr. Manning MacDonald 7152
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 23, Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act 7153
Hon. M. Baker 7153
Mr. K. Deveaux 7153
Mr. M. Samson 7154
Hon. M. Baker 7154
Vote - Affirmative 7154
No. 74, Costs and Fees Act 7155
Hon. M. Baker 7155
Mr. J. Pye 7155
Mr. M. Samson 7155
Hon. M. Baker 7156
Vote - Affirmative 7156
No. 73, Agriculture and Marketing Act 7156
Hon. E. Fage 7156
Mr. J. MacDonell 7156
Mr. D. Downe 7157
Hon. E. Fage 7158
Vote - Affirmative 7159
No. 78, Conservation Easements Act 7159
Hon. E. Fage 7159
Mr. J. MacDonell 7160
Mr. D. Downe 7160
Hon. E. Fage 7161
Vote - Affirmative 7162
No. 76, Consumer Protection Act 7162
Hon. A. MacIsaac 7163
Mr. G. Steele 7163
Mr. B. Boudreau 7164
Hon. A. MacIsaac 7166
Vote - Affirmative 7167
No. 71, Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre Act 7167
Hon. J. Purves 7167
Mr. K. Deveaux 7168
Dr. J. Smith 7168
Hon. J. Purves 7170
Vote - Affirmative 7170
No. 77, Motor Vehicle Act and Public Highways Act 7170
Hon. D. Morse 7170
Mr. W. Estabrooks 7170
Mr. D. Downe 7172
Hon. D. Morse 7173
Vote - Affirmative 7173
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 2:56 P.M. 7174
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 3:27 P.M. 7174
CWH REPORTS 7174
HOUSE RECESSED AT 3:28 P.M. 7175
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 3:30 P.M. 7175
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 89, Wildlife Act 7175
Hon. E. Fage 7175
Mr. J. MacDonell 7176
Mr. Manning MacDonald 7178
Mr. H. Epstein 7179
Hon. E. Fage 7180
Vote - Affirmative 7180
No. 90, Co-Operative Associations Act 7181
Hon. A. MacIsaac 7181
Mr. H. Epstein 7182
Mr. Manning MacDonald 7184
Hon. A. MacIsaac 7185
Vote - Affirmative 7185
HOUSE RECESSED AT 4:07 P.M. 7186
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 4:08 P.M. 7186
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 94, Halifax Regional Municipality Marketing Levy Act,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 7186
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Industry Fund: N.S. - Establish:
Mr. G. Steele 7187
Hon. A. MacIsaac 7189
Mr. R. MacKinnon 7191
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Fri., Nov. 16th at 9:00 a.m. 7193
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 2487, MacIsaac, John Vincent: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7194
Res. 2488, MacKenzie, M.D.: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7194
Res. 2489, Perry, Sharon: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7195
Res. 2490, MacLean, Colleen Dorothy: Gov't. (N.S.) -
Long Service Award, Mr. C. Clarke 7195
Res. 2491, Weaver, Peter H.: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7196
Res. 2492, Barrett, William: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7196
Res. 2493, Dalrymple, Richard: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7197
Res. 2494, Evong, Edmond: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7198
Res. 2495, Miles, Linda J.: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7198
Res. 2496, Aucoin, Allan: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7199
Res. 2497, Hardy, Donald: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7199
Res. 2498, Ingraham, Deborah: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7200
Res. 2499, Young, John: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7200
Res. 2500, Binder, Judith Mary: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7201
Res. 2501, Bourque, Gerald J.: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7201
Res. 2502, MacAulay, M. Donald: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7202
Res. 2503, MacKenzie, Charles J.M.: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7203
Res. 2504, MacRae, A. Vincent: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7203
Res. 2505, MacSween, Carl George: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7204
Res. 2506, McInnis, Gerald Edward: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7204
Res. 2507, McIntosh, Anthony: Gov't. (N.S.) - Long Service Award,
Mr. C. Clarke 7205
Res. 2508, Joudrey, Ms. Leslie: Can. Games - Congrats.,
Hon. P. Christie 7205
Res. 2509, Lenihan, Kenneth: Can. Games - Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 7206
Res. 2510, O'Connell, Paul: Can. Games - Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 7206
Res. 2511, Thompson, Katie: Can. Games - Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 7207
Res. 2512, Webb, Mr. Chris: Can. Games - Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 7207
Res. 2513, Nat. Res. - Spruce Longhorn Beetle: Min. - Report,
Mr. R. MacKinnon 7208