HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1571, Lt. Gov's. Medals: Recipients (N.S.) - Congrats.,
Hon. J. Purves 4449
Vote - Affirmative 4450
Res. 1572, MacLellan, Lauchie Dan N. - Legacy Congrats.:
John Shaw - Collection Congrats., Hon. Rodney MacDonald 4450
Vote - Affirmative 4451
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 67, Municipal Government Act, Mr. G. Steele 4451
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1573, Sempra Atl. - Contract Commitments: Gov't. (N.S.) -
Enforce, Mr. J. Holm 4451
Res. 1574, Anna. Valley Apple Blossom Fest.: Pres./Bd. of Directors/
Volunteers - Congrats., Mr. W. Gaudet 4452
Vote - Affirmative 4452
Res. 1575, House of Assembly - Legislative Staff: Efforts - Applaud,
Mr. T. Olive 4453
Vote - Affirmative 4453
Res. 1576, Gov't. (N.S.) - Nat. Gas: Distribution Policy -
Errors Admit, Mr. J. Holm 4453
Res. 1577, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Prem. - Situation Control,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 4454
Res. 1578, Brown, Greg - Hfx. Reg. Dev. Agency: Work - Commend,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 4455
Vote - Affirmative 4456
Res. 1579, Marguerite Ctr. - Soc. For Women Healing from Additions
& Abuse/Director: Establishment - Applaud, Mr. K. Deveaux 4456
Res. 1580, IWK Health Ctr. Telethon - Volunteers/Fundraisers:
Appreciation - Extend, Dr. J. Smith 4456
Vote - Affirmative 4457
Res. 1581, Alou, Felipe - Baseball: Contribution - Congrats.,
Hon. J. Muir 4457
Vote - Affirmative 4458
Res. 1582, Ecole St. Joseph-A. MacKay Sch.: Windows on the Past:
Production - Congrats., (by Mr. H. Epstein),
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4458
Vote - Affirmative 4459
Res. 1583, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Church Bridge Replacement:
Victoria Residents/Min. - Meeting Schedule, Mr. K. MacAskill 4459
Vote - Affirmative 4459
Res. 1584, Webber, Frank - Accident (Simon Abs): Prevention -
Congrats., Mr. W. Dooks 4460
Vote - Affirmative 4460
Res. 1585, Pierlot, Caitlin/Tonner, Kelsey - Sir John A. Macdonald HS:
Lt. Gov's. Medal - Congrats., Mr. W. Estabrooks 4460
Vote - Affirmative 4461
Res. 1586, Burke, Eric/St. Annes Nursing Care Ctr. - Occ. Health &
Safety Workplace Achievement Award: Staff/Bd. of Directors/
Admin. - Congrats., Mr. M. Samson 4461
Vote - Affirmative 4462
Res. 1587, Stevens, Randolph/Dimock, Carol M. - Lunenburg
Correctional Facility: Efforts - Commend, Hon. M. Baker 4462
Vote - Affirmative 4463
Res. 1588, Lewis, Sara Lee - Mermaid Theatre: Order of Canada -
Congrats., Mr. Robert Chisholm 4463
Vote - Affirmative 4463^
Res. 1589, Johnson, Carla Jean: Accomplishments - Congrats.,
Mr. B. Boudreau 4464
Vote - Affirmative 4464
Res. 1590, NDP - Anl. Convention (Sydney): Well Wishes - Extend,
Mr. H. Epstein 4464
Res. 1591, Health - Prem.: Policies - Knowledge Lack,
(by Mr. M. Samson), Mr. D. Downe 4465
Res. 1592, Medic Alert Fdn.: Anniv. (40th) - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4466
Vote - Affirmative 4466
Res. 1593, Fin. - Casino (Sydney): Charity Donation Reduction -
Supporters Decry, Mr. D. Wilson 4466
Res. 1594, Sheppard, David - Legislative Page: Dedication/Service -
Thank, Mr. W. Gaudet 4467
Vote - Affirmative 4468
Res. 1595, Int'l. Air Show - Sydney Kinsmen: Congrats. -
Attendance Encourage, Mr. Manning MacDonald 4468
Vote - Affirmative 4468
Res. 1596, Health - Barrington: Physician Recruitment Failure -
Gov't. (N.S.) Inaction, Dr. J. Smith 4469
Res. 1597, Health - Physician Recruitment: Gov't. (N.S.) -
Leadership Assume, Mr. K. MacAskill 4469
Res. 1598, Fin. - Prem./Min.: Tax Increases - Admit, 4470
(by Mr. M. Samson), Mr. D. Downe 4470
Res. 1599, Econ. Dev. - Port Hawkesbury Office: Clerical Position -
Termination Reverse, Mr. M. Samson 4471
Res. 1600, Stream Call Centre - Glace Bay: Gov't. (N.S.) -
Location Urge, Mr. D. Wilson 4472
Res. 1601, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Doctor Recruitment:
Bidding War Aversion - Prem. Promise Remind, Mr. B. Boudreau 4472
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 10, Order of Nova Scotia Act 4473
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 4473
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4473
Mr. M. Samson 4474
Vote - Affirmative 4475
No. 12, Assessment Act and Municipal Government Act 4475
Hon. R. Russell 4475
Mr. K. Deveaux 4475
Mr. B. Boudreau 4476
Hon. R. Russell 4476
Vote - Affirmative 4476
No. 14, Energy Resources Conservation Act/Pipeline Act 4476
Hon. R. Russell 4476
Mr. J. Holm 4477
Mr. Manning MacDonald 4482
Hon. R. Russell 4483
Vote - Affirmative 4483
No. 25, Justice Administration Amendment (2001) Act 4484
Hon. M. Baker 4484
Mr. K. Deveaux 4485
Mr. M. Samson 4485
Hon. M. Baker 4488
Vote - Affirmative 4490
No. 28, Securities Act 4490
No. 31, Agriculture Administration Amendment (2001) Act 4490
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 54, District of Barrington Health Professionals Assistance Act 4490
Amendment [debate resumed] 4490
Dr. J. Smith 4491
Amendment - Vote - Negative 4501
Hon. R. Russell 4501
Previous Question Put 4501
Mr. M. Samson 4501
Mr. Robert Chisholm 4510
Mr. Manning MacDonald 4514
Mr. J. Holm 4530
Mr. D. Wilson 4535
Question Put: 4540
Vote - Affirmative 4542
Third Reading: 4542
Vote - Affirmative 4543
ARRIVAL OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 4543
BILLS GIVEN ROYAL ASSENT:
Nos. 1, 10 4543
Nos. 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20 4544
Nos. 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 45, 54 4544
Nos. 56, 57 4545
No. 39 4545
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again at the call of the Speaker 4546
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1602, Health - Richmond Villa: Const. Time Frame -
Min. Commitment, Mr. M. Samson 4547
Res. 1603, Health - Physician Coverage: Province Wide - Min. Ensure,
Mr. M. Samson 4547
Res. 1604, First Parrsboro Scout Troop: Efforts - Applaud,
The Speaker 4548
Res. 1605, McDonell, Mary Catherine - Volunteerism: Recognition -
Congrats., Dr. J. Smith 4548
Res. 1606, Prince Andrew Woodlawn Environmental Enhancement &
Conservation Assoc. (PAWEECA): Commitment/Initiatives -
Congrats., Dr. J. Smith 4549
Res. 1607, Jump Rope for Heart - Parrsboro Elem. (Gr. 4): Participation -
Congrats., The Speaker 4549
Res. 1608, Rector, Trevor - Highland Fest. For Young Writers: Win -
Congrats., The Speaker 4550
Res. 1609, Baldwin, Miss Sasha - River Philip Flag: Design Selection -
Congrats., The Speaker 4550
Res. 1610, Hoffman, Nikki - NSSAF: Exemplary Participation Award -
Congrats., The Speaker 4551
Res. 1611, River John Legion - Remembrance Garden: ATV Poker Rally -
Fundraising Efforts Congrats., Mrs. M. Baillie 4551
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER:
No. 1, Fin. - Tax Returns (N.S.): Breakdown - Info., Mr. G. Steele 4553