HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Roadwork Crews: Safety - Ensure,
Hon. R. Russell 5570
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1749, Wambolt, Gerry: Death of - Tribute, The Premier 5572
Vote - Affirmative 5573
Res. 1750, Brain Injury Awareness Month (June) - Recognize:
Brain Injury Assoc. (N.S.) - Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 5573
Vote - Affirmative 5574
Res. 1751, SLC - Don't Buy for Minors: Campaign - Applaud,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 5574
Vote - Affirmative 5575
Res. 1752, Educ. - Can. Heritage/Prov. N.S. Cooperation Agreement:
French Education - Participants Congrats., Hon. N. LeBlanc 5575
Vote - Affirmative 5576
Res. 1753, Agric. & Fish. - Aquaculture: Growth/Benefits - Recognize,
Hon. E. Fage 5576
Vote - Affirmative 5577
Res. 1754, Steadman, Sophie Mack - Death of: Accomplishments -
Note, Hon. J. Purves 5577
Vote - Affirmative 5577
Res. 1755, Young, Tuma: Bar Admission - Congrats., Hon. M. Baker 5577
Vote - Affirmative 5578
Res. 1756, Workplace Educ. Prog. - Employees: Work - Congrats.,
Hon. R. Russell 5578
Vote - Affirmative 5579
Res. 1757, Seniors Week (17-23/06/01) - Recognize: Seniors
Volunteer Efforts - Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 5579
Vote - Affirmative 5580
Res. 1758, High Liner Foods: Can. Council Grocery Dist. Prizes -
Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 5580
Vote - Affirmative 5580
Res. 1759, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Commun. Transport. Assist. Prog.:
Initiative - Support, Hon. A. MacIsaac 5581
Vote - Affirmative 5582
Res. 1760, Tourism & Culture - Museum of Nat. History: Butterfly
Exhibit - Visitation Encourage, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 5582
Vote - Affirmative 5583
Res. 1761, Okalik, Paul - N.S. Visit: Campaign for Fairness Support -
Thank, The Premier 5583
Vote - Affirmative 5583
Res. 1762, Avalon Ctr.: Staff/Volunteers - Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 5584
Vote - Affirmative 5584
Res. 1763, Environ. & Lbr. - Resource Recovery Fund/Daily Newspapers
(N.S.): Advertising Agreement - Congrats., Hon. D. Morse 5584
Res. 1764, Nat. Res. - Exhibition: Chairman/Organizers - Congrats.,
Hon. E. Fage 5585
Vote - Affirmative 5586
Res. 1765, College de l'Acadie - Business Incubation Ctr.: Participants -
Congrats., Hon. N. LeBlanc 5586
Vote - Affirmative 5586
Res. 1766, Smith, Craig - "Journey: An African Canadian History Study
Guide": Education - Commitment Commend, Hon. M. Baker 5587
Vote - Affirmative 5587
Res. 1767, Educ./Nat. Res. - Musq. Central Elem. Sch./Musq. Forestry
Complex: Official Opening - Applaud, Hon. E. Fage 5587
Vote - Affirmative 5588
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1768, Large, Dr. David - Health Care: Provision (30 yrs.) -
Congrats., Mr. D. Dexter 5588
Vote - Affirmative 5589
Res. 1769, Gov't. (N.S.): Bill No. 68 - Withdraw, Mr. W. Gaudet 5589
Res. 1770, Can. Tire (Metro) - Adsum House: Donations - Applaud,
(by Mr. B. Barnet), Ms. M. McGrath 5590
Vote - Affirmative 5590
Res. 1771, Justice Min. - Law Amendments Comm.: Performance -
Censure, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 5590
Res. 1772, Gov't. (N.S.): Bill No. 68 - Withdraw,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 5591
Res. 1773, Hfx. Herald - Publishing: Commitment - Congrats.,
Hon. J. Purves 5592
Vote - Affirmative 5593
Res. 1774, Justice Min. - Law Amendments Comm.: Limitation -
Reconsider, Mr. H. Epstein 5593
Res. 1775, Gov't. (N.S.): Bill No. 68 - Withdraw, Mr. D. Downe 5593
Res. 1776, Pothier, Louise/St. Denis, Francoise - Palliative Care: Nurses -
Appreciation Show, Mr. T. Olive 5594
Vote - Affirmative 5595
Res. 1777, Smith, Harry - Shubenacadie Sidewalk: Donation - Congrats.,
Mr. J. MacDonell 5595
Vote - Affirmative 5596
Res. 1778, Nat. Res. - Brown Spruce Long Horn Beetle: Spread - Control,
Mr. K. MacAskill 5596
Vote - Affirmative 5596
Res. 1779, Nat. Res. - Energy Forum: Participants - Thank, The Premier 5596
Vote - Affirmative 5597
Res. 1780, Health - Nurses: Discrimination - Gender Bias Cease,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 5597
Res. 1781, Churchill, Jennifer - Army Cadet Exchange Prog.: Selection -
Congrats., Mr. W. Dooks 5598
Vote - Affirmative 5598
Res. 1782, Kohler Windows - Expansion: Pres./Staff - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Langille 5599
Vote - Affirmative 5599
Res. 1783, N.S. Pork Ind./Larsen Packers - Economy: Role - Commend,
Mr. J. Carey 5599
Vote - Affirmative 5600
Res. 1784, Dalby, Trevor: Region of Queens SuperHost - Congrats.,
Mr. K. Morash 5600
Vote - Affirmative 5601
Res. 1785, Lunenburg - Birthday (250th): 2003 - Organizers Congrats.,
Hon. M. Baker 5601
Vote - Affirmative 5601
Res. 1786, Richard, Joe/MacEachern, Bill - Big Catch: Secrecy -
Ensure, Mr. J. DeWolfe 5602
Vote - Affirmative 5602
Res. 1787, Strait Reg. Sch. Bd./Teachers Union/CUPE - Employees:
Retirement - Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm 5602
Vote - Affirmative 5603
Res. 1788, Chignecto-Cen. Reg. Sch. Bd. - Excellence in Teaching Awards:
Recipients - Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 5603
Vote - Affirmative 5604
Res. 1789, MacLean, Erin/Elmore, Ryan - Middleton HS: Efforts -
Acknowledge, (by Mr. K. Morash), Mr. F. Chipman 5604
Vote - Affirmative 5605
Res. 1790, Agric. & Fish. - Lobster Harvest: Participants -
Work Recognize, (by Mr. Ronald Chisholm) Mr. C. O'Donnell 5605
Vote - Affirmative 5606
Res. 1791, Hfx. Int'l. Airport - Developments: Hfx. Int'l. Airport Auth. -
Acknowledge, Mr. B. Taylor 5606
Vote - Affirmative 5606
Res. 1792, Dartmouth Ferry Park - Partners: Initiative - Applaud,
Mr. T. Olive 5607
Vote - Affirmative 5607
Res. 1793, Theriault, Paul - Memorial: Springfield Lake Rec. Ctr. -
Volunteers Congrats., Mr. B. Barnett 5607
Vote - Affirmative 5608
Res. 1794, Canada Games 2001 - Canoe/Kayak Team: MacKenzie,
Catherine/Bowser, Chelsey/Lawlor, Sara - Selection Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 5608
Vote - Affirmative 5609
Res. 1795, Ryan, Duncan: Pictou's Favourite - Salute, Mrs. M. Baillie 5609
Vote - Affirmative 5610
Res. 1796, Hatt, Robert M. Co. - Destruction: Sorrow Express -
Fire Depts. Commend, Mr. J. Chataway 5610
Vote - Affirmative 5610
Res. 1797, Tourism & Culture - Team Can. Missions: Miss Lizzie Dodds -
Achievement Congrats., Hon. Rodney MacDonald 5611
Vote - Affirmative 5611
Res. 1798, Libraries (N.S.) - Summer Progs.: Efforts - Applaud,
Hon. G. Balser 5611
Vote - Affirmative 5612
Res. 1799, Canso Vol. Fire Dept. - Ladies Aux./Gertie Snow: Anniv.
(40th) - Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm 5612
Vote - Affirmative 5614
Res. 1800, Theodore Tugboat Too/Cochran Entertainment - U.S. Tour:
Success - Congrats., Hon. Rodney MacDonald 5614
Vote - Affirmative 5614
Res. 1801, Rogers, Leslie Ann/Churchill, Zachariah - Yarmouth:
Lt. Gov's. Medal - Commend, (by Mr. B. Barnet) Mr. R. Hurlburt 5614
Vote - Affirmative 5615
Res. 1802, MacDonald, Jake/Warren, Jane - Brain Injury: Recovery -
Recognize, Hon. D. Morse 5615
Vote - Affirmative 5616
Res 1803, Lung Assoc. - Flight for Life: Efforts - Applaud,
Hon. G. Balser 5616
Vote - Affirmative 5617
Res. 1804, Arsenault, Laura/MacCaull, Alex/Slipp, Emma Kathleen/
LeBlanc, Jennifer - Artists: Can. Games - Selection Congrats.,
Hon. A. MacIsaac 5617
Vote - Affirmative 5617
Res. 1805, Gillis, Barry & Malcolm/Hannam, Cecil/Denison, Liz -
Anna. Co. Ground Search & Rescue Team: Service - Congrats.,
(by Mr. K. Morash), Mr. F. Chipman 5618
Vote - Affirmative 5618
Res. 1806, ALS Awareness Month (June) - Recognize: ALS Soc. -
Applaud, Mr. D. Hendsbee 5618
Vote - Affirmative 5619
Res. 1807, Cyr, Leah - Wigs for Kids Prog.: Donation - Congrats.,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 5619
Vote - Affirmative 5620
Res. 1808, Hamza, Aafiah/Lo, Henry - Hfx. West HS: Lt. Gov's. Medal -
Congrats., (by Hon. D. Morse), Ms. M. McGrath 5620
Vote - Affirmative 5621
Res. 1809, d'Entremont, Chris: Best Wishes - Extend, Hon. N. LeBlanc 5621
Vote - Affirmative 5621
Res. 1810, Lillian Fraser Mem. Hosp. Aux. - Hosp. Equip.: Efforts -
Recognize, Mr. W. Langille 5622
Vote - Affirmative 5622
Res. 1811, Angel Effort - Special Olympics: Messom's Foodland/
Scott Paper - Support Thank, Hon. J. Muir 5622
Vote - Affirmative 5623
Res. 1812, N.S. Wine Producers: Efforts - Acknowledge, Mr. J. Carey 5623
Vote - Affirmative 5624
Res. 1813, Disabled Consumers Soc. (Colchester): Anniv. (20th) -
Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 5625
Vote - Affirmative 5625
Res. 1814, Rev. H.J. MacDonald Sch. - Students/Principal: Nature Preserve -
Creation Commend, Hon. A. MacIsaac 5625
Vote - Affirmative 5626
Res. 1815, Trenton/New Glasgow/Pictou Landing Schools - Elem. Students:
Atl. Salmon Federation's Fish Friends Prog. - Participation
Acknowledge, Mrs. M. Baillie 5626
Vote - Affirmative 5627
Res. 1816, RCMP - Commun. Office: Sackville Sports Stadium -
Opening Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 5627
Vote - Affirmative 5628
Res. 1817, Smith, Meagan - Barrington Mun. HS: Attendance Record -
Congrats., (by Hon. A. MacIsaac), Mr. C. O'Donnell 5628
Vote - Affirmative 5628
Res. 1818, Multicultural Festival 2001 - Attendance Encourage:
Organizers/Volunteers - Thank, Hon. P. Christie 5629
Vote - Affirmative 5629
Res. 1819, Langille, Ken - School Dropouts: Research - Acknowledge,
(by Mr. B. Barnet), Mr. R. Hurlburt 5629
Vote - Affirmative 5630
Res. 1820, SV Concordia - Tall Ship: Return - Welcome, Hon. P. Christie 5630
Vote - Affirmative 5631
Res. 1821, d'Entremont, Harley - Université Sainte-Anne Pres.:
Commitment - Appreciation Extend, Hon. N. LeBlanc 5631
Vote - Affirmative 5632
Res. 1822, N.S. Truckers Assoc. - Early Intervention Assoc. (N.S.):
Fundraising - Commend, Hon. R. Russell 5632
Vote - Affirmative 5633
Res. 1823, Students - Summer Holiday: Best Wishes Extend -
Caution Request, Hon. M. Baker 5633
Vote - Affirmative 5633
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 561, Premier - Legislation: Free Vote - Allow, Mr. D. Dexter 5634
No. 562, Premier - Bill No. 68: Free Vote - Allow, Mr. W. Gaudet 5635
No. 563, Premier - Law Amendments Comm.: Full Testimony - Allow,
Mr. D. Dexter 5636
No. 564, Justice - Min.: Law Amendments Comm. Joan Jessome -
Disrespect Explain/Apologies Offer, Mr. M. Samson 5638
No. 565, Health - Nurses: Disrespect - Prem. Explain,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 5639
No. 566, Justice - Law Amendments Comm.: Presentations -
Restriction Explain, Dr. J. Smith 5641
No. 567, Health - Elective Surgeries: Reduction - Prem. Explain,
Mr. D. Dexter 5642
No. 568, Justice - Law Amendments: Min. - Actions Explain,
Mr. M. Samson 5644
No. 569, Health - Nurses: Gov't. (N.S.) - Ads Remove, Mr. K. Deveaux 5646
No. 570, Premier - Campaign Promise (Free Vote): Breach - Explain,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 5647
No. 571, Health Care Workers: Premier - Negotiations Explain,
Mr. F. Corbett 5648
No. 572, Fin. - Restructuring Fund: Health Care Workers - Allotment,
Mr. D. Downe 5649
No. 573, Health - Nurses: Overworked/Overstressed - Premier Explain,
Mr. J. MacDonell 5651
No. 574, Fin. - Concern: Prem. - Explain, Mr. D. Wilson 5652
No. 575, Premier - Political Agenda/Health (Nova Scotians):
Relative Importance - Explain, Mr. D. Dexter 5654
No. 576, Premier - Legislation Recall: Nurse Policy Adviser -
Advice Detail, Mr. B. Boudreau 5655
No. 577, Health Care: Queens Co. - Protection Assure, Mr. D. Dexter 5656
No. 578, Health: In-Home Support Prog. - Details, Mr. M. Samson 5658
No. 579, Health - Lab. Tech. Prog.: Lack - Explain, Mr. K. Deveaux 5660
No. 580, Nat. Res. - Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle: Eradication Prog. -
Status, Mr. K. MacAskill 5661
No. 581, Health - Care Workers: Democratic Rights - Respect,
Mr. H. Epstein 5662
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 1697, Gov't. (N.S.) - Health & Safety (N.S.): Protection Ensure -
Partisan Campaign End, (by Mr. F. Corbett), Mr. D. Dexter 5664
Mr. J. Holm 5664
Hon. P. Christie 5664
Hon. D. Morse 5666
Hon. G. Balser 5667
Hon. A. MacIsaac 5669
Mr. B. Taylor 5670
Adjournment moved 5671
Vote - affirmative 5673
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., June 21st at 8:00 p.m. 5673
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1824, Duffie, Stewart "Ship" - Cdn. Peacekeeping Medal:
Contribution - Salute, Mr. W. Dooks 5674
Res. 1825, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Campaign for Fairness -
Sentiment Adopt, Mr. C. Clarke 5674
Res. 1826, Upsource Inc. - Cape Breton: Economy - Effect Recognize,
Mr. C. Clarke ^ 5675