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| 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 | |||||