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| 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 | ||||||