HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Nat. Res. - Deer Jacking: Wildlife - Unfair, (by Mr. C. O'Donnell)
Mr. B. Taylor 2405
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Highway Systems - Needs (10 Year),
Hon. R. Russell 2406
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Anl. Rept. of the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission,
Hon. N. LeBlanc 2414
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 865, Troughton, Michael - NSAC: Honorary Degree - Congrats.,
Hon. J. Purves 2414
Vote - Affirmative 2415
Res. 866, Aquaculture Assoc. (Can.)/N.S. Aquaculture Ind.:
Leadership - Recognize, Hon. E. Fage 2415
Vote - Affirmative 2416
Res. 867, Camp Green, CANADA - Tourism Ind. Assoc. (N.S.):
Campaign - Success Congrats., Hon. D. Morse 2416
Vote - Affirmative 2416
Res. 868, Kelly, Terry - Univ. of King's College: Honorary Degree -
Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 2417
Vote - Affirmative 2417
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 48, Gasoline and Diesel Oil Fair-marketing Practices Act,
Mr. J. Holm 2417
No. 49, Energy Council Act, Mr. H. Epstein 2417
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 869, Liberal Party: Office - Relocation, Mr. D. Dexter 2418
Res. 870, Tourism & Culture - Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs: Min. -
Support, Mr. K. MacAskill 2418
Res. 871, Nat'l. Res. - Softwood Lumber Dispute: Prem. - Support,
(by Mr. W. Langille), Mr. B. Taylor 2419
Vote - Affirmative 2419
Res. 872, Laureijs, Steven- Cubs: Badges - Completion Congrats.,
Mr. K. Deveaux 2420
Vote - Affirmative 2420
Res. 873, Debison, Aeslin: Accomplishments - Congrats., Mr. D. Wilson 2420
Vote - Affirmative 2421
Res. 874, Jankov, Alan - Sports: Basketball (Pictou Co.) -
Volunteerism Recognize, Mrs. M. Baillie 2421
Vote - Affirmative 2422
Res. 875, Health - C.B. Dist Health Auth.: Physician Recruitment -
Congrats., Mr. F. Corbett 2422
Res. 876, Sports - C.B. Night of Kick Boxing: Competitors/
Organizers - Best Wishes Extend, Mr. B. Boudreau 2422
Vote - Affirmative 2423
Res. 877, Feltmate, Phil - Canso: Volunteer of the Year - Congrats.,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 2423
Vote - Affirmative 2424
Res. 878, Educ. - Flemming, Mike (Hfx. Reg. Sch. Bd.): Efforts -
Congrats., Mr. W. Estabrooks 2424
Res. 879, Health - Home Support Workers: Wage Parity - Implement,
Mr. D. Downe 2425
Res. 880, Millstone, The (Sheffield Mills) - Newspaper:
Inaugural Edition - Congrats., Mr. M. Parent 2425
Vote - Affirmative 2426
Res. 881, Royal Can. Legion - Armed Forces: Awareness Prog. -
Sponsorship Congrats., Mr. J. MacDonell 2426
Vote - Affirmative 2427
Res. 882, Glace Bay - Residents: Gov't. (N.S.) - Assist, Mr. D. Wilson 2427
Vote - Affirmative 2427
Res. 883, TPF Factory Outlet (Amherst) - Star Choice Recognition:
Owners/Mgr. - Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 2428
Vote - Affirmative 2428
Res. 884, Fin. - Smoking Cessation: Teenage Prog. - Revenue Invest,
Mr. D. Dexter 2428
Res. 885, Truro Commun. Enhancement Assoc. - RCMP (African-N.S.):^
Honourees - Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 2429
Vote - Affirmative 2430
Res. 886, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - St. Margarets Village:
Paving Time Frame - Residents Inform, Mr. W. Estabrooks 2430
Res. 887, Can. Peacekeeping Service Medals - Richmond Co.:
Recipients - Congrats., Mr. M. Samson 2430
Vote - Affirmative 2431
Res. 888, Franklin, Josie - Birthday (90th): Congrats. - Spirit Applaud,
Hon. G. Balser 2431
Vote - Affirmative 2432
Res. 889, Health - Alzheimer's Drugs: Evidence - Reconsider,
Dr. J. Smith 2432
Res. 890, Health - Physician Recruitment: Policy (Political) -
Min. Condemn, Mr. M. Samson 2433
Res. 891, O'Neil, Kevin - Mulgrave: Volunteer of the Year - Congrats.,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 2433
Vote - Affirmative 2434
Res. 892, N.S. Bus. Inc. - Bd. of Directors: Appts. - Congrats.,
Mr. T. Olive 2434
Res. 893, Campbell, Laurie (Lion) - Sackville: Commun. Dedication -
Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 2435
Vote - Affirmative 2435
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 305, Health - Home Support Workers (Queens): Strike -
Negotiations Continue, Mr. D. Dexter 2436
No. 306, Health - Home Support Workers: Wage Parity -
Lack Explain, Dr. J. Smith 2437
No. 307, Health - Home Care Prog.: Availability - Ensure,
Mr. D. Dexter 2438
No. 308, Health - Care System: Wage Parity - Min. Commit,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 2439
No. 309, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Whitney Pier: Relocation -
Gov't. (N.S.) Involvement, Mr. F. Corbett 2440
No. 310, Environ. & Lbr. - Old Guysborough Rd. Landfill:
Non-Compliance - Min. Awareness, Mr. R. MacKinnon 2442
No. 311, Educ. - Hfx. Reg. Sch. Bd.: Schools - Conditions Remedy,
Mr. D. Dexter 2443
No. 312, Petroleum Directorate - Sable Tier II: N.S. Content -^^
Ensure, Mr. Manning MacDonald 2444
No. 313, Petroleum Directorate - Laurentian Sub-Basin: Tribunal -
Expectations Explain, Mr. F. Corbett 2445
No. 314, Fin.- Can. Taxpayers Fed.: Income Tax - Increase Admit,
Mr. D. Downe 2447
No. 315, Fin. - Unemployment Levels: Northern Region -
Min. Awareness, Mr. K. Deveaux 2448
No. 316, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel.: Mun. Transit (Accessible) -
Funding Adequacy, Mr. B. Boudreau 2449
No. 317, Econ. Dev. - PanCan.: Pipeline (N.S.-New England) -
N.S. Benefit Guarantee, Mr. J. Holm 2450
No. 318, Health - Recovery House: Staff (Political) - Appropriateness,
Mr. D. Wilson 2451
No. 319, Health - Recovery House: Closure - Avert, Mr. D. Dexter 2453
No. 320, Environ. & Lbr. - Hfx. Reg. Sch. Bd.: Negotiation
Irregularities - Lbr. Relations Bd. Investigate, Mr. R. MacKinnon 2454
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 30, Financial Measures (2001) Act 2456
Hon. R. Russell 2456
Second Reading: 2456
Vote - Affirmative 2457
No. 20, Government Restructuring (2001) Act 2457
Hon. R. Russell 2457
Mr. D. Dexter 2459
Amendment moved 2473
Mr. W. Gaudet 2473
Mr. G. Steele 2482
Mr. K. MacAskill 2497
Adjourned debate 2506
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Fin. - Tobacco Smuggling: Gov't. (N.S.) - Stance:
Mr. D. Downe 2506
Hon. A. MacIsaac 2510
Mr. K. Deveaux 2512
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 2515
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 20, Government Restructuring (2001) Act 2516
Amendment [debate resumed] 2516
Mr. K. MacAskill 2516
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 2518
Mr. Manning MacDonald 2525
Adjourned debate 2537
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Fri., May 4th at 9:00 a.m. 2538