HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1894, N.S. Tattoo: Participants - Thank, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6094
Vote - Affirmative 6095
Res. 1895, Robots EAST 2001 - Competition: Winners - Congrats.,
Hon. J. Purves 6096
Res. 1896, Environ. & Lbr. - Recycling: Nova Scotia - Status Recognize,
Hon. D. Morse 6096
Res. 1897, N.S. Power - Renewable Energy: Initiative - Congrats.,
Hon. E. Fage 6097
Res. 1898, Special Olympics - Participants: Inverness Co. -
Acknowledge, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6097
Res. 1899, Heritage Fair 2001 - Winners: Effort - Congrats.,
Hon. J. Purves 6098
Res. 1900, Environ. & Lbr. - RRFB/Nova Scotians: Recycling -
Congrats., Hon. D. Morse 6098
Res. 1901, Rainer, Michael - Treasury & Policy Bd.: New Duties -
Best Wishes Convey, Hon. N. LeBlanc 6099
Res. 1902, Agric. & Fish. - U-Pick/U-Fish: Web Site - Congrats.,
Hon. E. Fage 6100
Res. 1903, Air Medical Transport Prog. - Participants:
Work/Compassion/Dedication - Acknowledge, Hon. J. Muir 6100
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1904, Dignan, Dr. David - N.S. Dental Assoc.: Pres. -
Selection Congrats., (by Mr. W. Dooks), Mr. J. DeWolfe 6101
Res. 1905, Health - Caregivers: Gov't. (N.S.) - Condemn,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 6101
Res. 1906, Clark, Carol Diane: Can. Post - Retirement,
(by Mr. W. Dooks), Mr. J. DeWolfe 6102
Res. 1907, Durning, George and Margaret/MacDonald, Art: deCoste Ctr.
Cultural Award - Congrats., (by Mr. J. Carey), Mrs. M. Baillie 6102
Res. 1908, Harnish, Rhys - Dauphinee Inn: Taste of N.S. -
Restaurant of the Year (2000), Mr. J. Chataway 6103
Res. 1909, Harry R. Hamilton Elem. Sch.: Anniv. (20th) - Congrats.,
Mr. B. Barnet 6104
Res. 1910, Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts & Culture Council:
Organizational Success - Congrats.,
(by Mr. D. Hendsbee), Hon. A. MacIsaac 6104
Res. 1911, Eye, Barb/HRM Police - Cops for Cancer: Participation -
Congrats., Ms. M. McGrath 6105
Res. 1912, Econ. Dev.: Intertech Marine Ltd. - Applaud, Mr. T. Olive 6105
Res. 1913, Cormorant Helicopters: Gov't. (Can.) - Delivery Timeframe,
Mr. J. Carey 6106
Res. 1914, Buck, Don - Auburn Drive HS: Leadership - Applaud,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 6107
Res. 1915, Williams, Rosanne - Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy:
Young Readers Prog. - Grade 2 Applaud, Mr. K. Morash 6107
Res. 1916, Ragged Island Cons. Sch. - The Net: Prog. -
Launch Congrats., Mr. C. O'Donnell 6108
Res. 1917, Saltsprings Elem. Sch. - Elizabeth MacLeod Mem. Book
Awards: Recipients - Congrats., (by Mr. J. Carey), Mrs. M. Baillie 6109
Res. 1918, Milford House Lodge - Reopening: Participants - Congrats.,
Hon. G. Balser 6109
Res. 1919, Sports - Chester Area Mid. Sch.: Jr. Track & Field Team -
Championship Congrats., Mr. J. Chataway 6110
Res. 1920, Patriot Days Celebration (Sackville): Organizers - Congrats.,
Mr. B. Barnet 6110
Res. 1921, Sports - Can. Sen. Baseball Championship (22-27/08/01):
Kentville - Best Wishes, Mr. M. Parent 6111
Res. 1922, Lt. Gov's. Awards - Liverpool Reg. HS/North Queens
Rural HS: Recipients - Congrats., Mr. K. Morash 6111
Res. 1923, Fundy Geological Museum - Proj. Prosaudropod:
Participants - Congrats., (by Mr. D. Hendsbee), The Speaker 6112
Res. 1924, N.S. Visitor Info. Ctr. - Opening: Staff - Best Wishes,
Hon. P. Christie 6113
Res. 1925, Mem. HS - Graduates: Achievement - Commend,
Mr. C. Clarke 6113
Res. 1926, Instit. For Early Childhood Educ. & Develop. Services (Truro):
Anniv. (25th) - Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 6114
Res. 1927, Normandy Invasion: Participants - Honour,
(by Hon. N. LeBlanc), The Speaker 6114
Res. 1928, 4-H - Eastern Breeders: Showcase - Organizers Congrats.,
(by Mr. C. Clarke), Mr. W. Langille 6115
Res. 1929, Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau HS: Graduates (Present/Past) -
Congrats., Hon. N. LeBlanc 6115
Res. 1930, N.S. Boat Builders Assoc. - Dev. Workshops: Approach -
Congrats., Mr. C. O'Donnell 6116
Res. 1931, Truckers Assoc. (N.S.) - Early Intervention Assoc.:
Participation - Acknowledge, Hon. E. Fage 6117
Res. 1932, MacMillan, Gerry - Golf: N.S. Mid-Amateur Championship -
Congrats., Mr. J. Carey 6117
Res. 1933, MacPhail, Sgt. Bruce (Deceased): Contributions -
Acknowledge, Hon. P. Christie 6118
Res. 1934, RCMP - Tech. Crime Unit: Members - Work Recognize,
Mr. F. Chipman 6119
Res. 1935, Sisters of Service - Halifax: Serv. (75 yrs.) - Acknowledge,
Hon. J. Purves 6119
Res. 1936, Environ. & Lbr. - Nova Scotians: Environmental Awareness -
Encourage, Hon. J. Muir 6120
Res. 1937, Health - Bill No. 68: Alternative - Opposition Detail,
Hon. D. Morse 6120
Res. 1938, Lyttle, Darrell - Broomball: Contribution - Recognize,
Hon. R. Russell 6121
Res. 1939, Emergency Health Services - Paramedic Pilot Proj.:
Long & Brier Islands - Efforts Applaud, Hon. G. Balser 6122
Res. 1940, Tourism & Culture - Celebrations: Inverness Co. -
Volunteers Congrats., Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6122
Res. 1941, Cole, Christian - Anna. Valley Music Fest.:
Herbin Bowl Winner - Congrats., Hon. R. Russell 6123
Res. 1942, Inverness Mun.: Efforts - Congrats.,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6123
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 596, Gov't. (N.S.) - Rules & Traditions: MLAs - Rights Respect,
Mr. D. Dexter 6124
No. 597, Health - Strike: Contingency Plan - Safety, Mr. W. Gaudet 6125
No. 598, Health - Opinion Poll: Results - Details, Mr. D. Dexter 6126
No.599, Premier - NSGEU Offer: Refusal - Explain, Dr. J. Smith 6127
No. 600, Health - Care Workers: Promises (Prem.) - Credibility,
Mr. D. Dexter 6129
No. 601, Premier - Corp. Research: Poll - Instructions, Mr. D. Wilson 6130
No. 602, Health - Nurses' Strike (1975): Premier - Experience Explain,
Mr. K. Deveaux 6131
No. 603, Health - Opinion Poll (Ipsos-Reid): Results - Accuracy,
Dr. J. Smith 6133
No. 604, Health - Bill No. 68: Radiation Therapists - Effects,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 6134
No. 605, Health - Strike Contingency Plan: Cap. Health Dist. -
Response Explain, Mr. Manning MacDonald 6136
No. 606, Health - Care System: Chaos - Responsibility, Mr. F. Corbett 6137
No. 607, Health - Hants Commun. Hosp.: Closure (26/06/01) - Explain,
Mr. W. Gaudet 6138
No. 608, Health - Surgeries: Cancellations - Reasons, Mr. J. Pye 6139
No. 609, Health - Cap. Dist. Health Auth.: Surgeries -
Cancellations Explain, Mr. D. Downe 6141
No. 610, Health - FOIPOP (DHAs Budget/Plans): Release Violation -
Explain, Mr. Robert Chisholm 6142
No. 611, Health - Contingency Plan: Fast-Tracking - Details,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 6144
No. 612, Gov't. (N.S.) - Bill No. 68: Free Vote - Policy, Mr. F. Corbett 6145
No. 613, Health - Northside Gen. Hosp.: Switchboard Closure -
Explain, Mr. B. Boudreau 6146
No. 614, Health - Cap. Dist. Health Auth.: Nursing Vacancies -
Bill No. 68 Effect, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6148
No. 615, Lbr. - Collective Agreement: Negotiation - Policy Explain,
Mr. D. Wilson 6149
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 69, Nursing Staff Retention (2001) Act 6150
Dr. J. Smith 6150
Hon. J. Muir 6152
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6153
The Premier 6154
Hon. M. Baker 6156
Mr. B. Barnet 6157
Mr. M. Parent 6159
Mr. T. Olive 6160
Hon. D. Morse 6162
Hon. R. Russell 6163
Hon. N. LeBlanc 6164
Hon. G. Balser 6165
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 1685, Gov't. (N.S.) - Bill No. 68: Subsequent Legislation -
Reconsider, Mr. M. Samson 6167
Mr. D. Downe 6167
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6171
Hon. P. Christie 6173
Mr. K. Deveaux 6174
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 68, Healthcare Continuation (2001) Act 6177
Mr. D. Wilson 6178
Mr. Robert Chisholm 6186
Mr. M. Samson 6197
Mr. W. Estabrooks 6216
Mr. J. MacDonell 6232
Adjournment moved 6247
Vote - Negative 6249
Mr. R. MacKinnon 6249
Mr. G. Steele 6262
SPEAKER'S RULING: Dispute Between Members 6277
Mr. W. Gaudet 6278
Mr. D. Dexter 6287
Hon. J. Muir 6299
Previous Question Put:
Vote - Affirmative 6302
Vote - Affirmative 6303
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again at the call of the Speaker 6303
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1943, Health - NSGEU: Gov't. (N.S.) - Offer Reconsider,
Mr. W. Gaudet 6304
Res. 1944, Health - Bill No. 68: Backbenchers - Prem. Inform,
Dr. J. Smith 6304
Res. 1945, Duffie, Stewart "Skip": Can. Peacekeeping Service Medal -
Congrats., Mr. W. Dooks 6305
Res. 1946, Simms, Sandy: Achievements - Congrats., Mr. C. Clarke 6305
Res. 1947, Yarmouth Cons. Mem. HS - Law Enforcement Prog.:
Graduating Class - Congrats., Mr. R. Hurlburt 6306
Res. 1948, Yarmouth Assoc. For Commun. Residential Options:
Anniv. (10th) - Congrats., Mr. R. Hurlburt 6306
Res. 1949, Paris, Bill - Pictou Co. Sports Heritage Hall of Fame:
Induction - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 6307
Res. 1950, Baker, Jack - Landsdowne Outdoor Rec. Dev. Assoc:
Dedication - Commend, Mr. J. DeWolfe 6308
Res. 1951, MacKenzie, Don - Barneys River Sta. Sch. Museum: Model -
Const. Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 6308
Res. 1952, NSCC - Pictou Campus - Riverview Home Adult
Residential Ctr.: Const. - Commend, Mr. J. DeWolfe 6309
Res. 1953, Rudderham, Janice - Fishermen & Scientists Research Soc.:
Oceans 11 Award - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 6309
Res. 1954, N.S. Lifeguard Service - Mun. Yarmouth/Mun. Clare:
Partnership - Congrats., Hon. N. LeBlanc 6310