HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 992, Tourism & Culture - Tourism Ind. Assoc. (N.S.): Recognition of
Excellence Dinner - Recipients Congrats., Hon. Rodney MacDonald 2910
Vote - Affirmative 2910
Res. 993, Westray Mine Disaster - Victims: Memory - Honour,
(by Hon. J. Muir) The Premier 2910
Vote - Affirmative 2911
Res. 994, Educ. - Mi'kmaq Language Conf.: Language/Culture -
Value Recognize, Hon. J. Purves 2912
Vote - Affirmative 2912
Res. 995, Tourism & Culture - Tourism Ind. Assoc. (N.S.): Staff/Bd./Members -
Work Recognize, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 2912
Vote - Affirmative 2913
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 52, Workers Health and Safety Act, Mr. F. Corbett 2914
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 996, Westray Mine Disaster: Victims - Remember, Mr. D. Dexter 2914
Vote - Affirmative 2915
Res. 997, Westray Mine Disaster: Victims - One Minute Silence -
Observe, Mr. W. Gaudet 2915
Vote - Affirmative 2915
Res. 998, Thorburn Cons. Sch. - Entrepreneurship Day:
Skills - Acquisition Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 2916
Vote - Affirmative 2916
Res. 999, Sultan, Ralph (Curragh Mining Exec.) - B.C. Gov't.:
Entrance Potential - Dismay Express, Mr. K. Deveaux 2916
Res. 1000, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Premier/Min. - Rights Assert,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 2917
Res. 1001, LeBlanc, Dennis - East. Shore Dist. HS: Gov't./Politics -
Course Commend, Mr. W. Dooks 2918
Vote - Affirmative 2919
Res. 1002, Best, Dr. Carrie: Achievements - Honour,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 2919
Vote - Affirmative 2920
Res. 1003, Licensed Practical Nurses Day (09/05/01) - LPNs:
Gratitude - Extend, Dr. J. Smith 2920
Res. 1004, Church, Cst. David/Herbert, Cst. Francois - Lake Echo RCMP:
Commun. Officer - Thank/Welcome, Mr. D. Hendsbee 2920
Vote - Affirmative 2921
Res. 1005, Gillott, Gregory James - Death of: Friends/Family/Co-Workers -
Condolences Express, Mr. F. Corbett 2921
Vote - Affirmative 2922
Res. 1006, Nat'l. Forestry Wk. (06-12/05/01) - Forestry Ind.:
Participants - Sustainability Practise, Mr. K. MacAskill 2922
Vote - Affirmative 2923
Res. 1007, Sports - FCLD Enterprise (Falconer Family) - Building Healthier
Futures Corporate Award (2001) - Congrats., Mr. M. Parent 2923
Vote - Affirmative 2923
Res. 1008, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Prospect Residents:
Paving Time Frame - Min. Inform, Mr. W. Estabrooks 2923
Res. 1009, Can. Post. - Sorting Station (N. Sydney): Jobs -
Retain, Mr. B. Boudreau 2924
Res. 1010, Scotsburn Fire Dept. - Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive:
Efforts - Congrats., Mrs. M. Baillie 2925
Vote - Affirmative 2925
Res. 1011, Dartmouth Seniors' Service Ctr.: Anniv. (25th) -
Congrats., Mr. T. Olive 2925
Vote - Affirmative 2926
Res. 1012, Reg. Valley Senior Games - Organizers: Efforts -
Acknowledge, Hon. G. Balser 2926
Vote - Affirmative 2927
Res. 1013, LeBlanc, Cathy - Realty World Atl.: Sales Rating -
Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 2927
Vote - Affirmative 2928
Res. 1014, Educ. - Reid, David: Attitude - Min. Halt, Mr. R. MacKinnon 2928
Res. 1015, Horton HS - Reach for the Top: Team/Coach -
Congrats., Mr. D. Morse 2928
Vote - Affirmative 2929
Res. 1016, Purcell, David - Death of: Family/Friends -
Condolences Extend, Mr. W. Dooks 2929
Vote - Affirmative 2930
Res. 1017, d'Entremont, Jesse - Drumlin Heights Cons. Sch.:
School-Naming Contest - Win Congrats., Hon. N. LeBlanc 2930
Vote - Affirmative 2931
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 337, Educ.: C.B.-Vic. Reg. Sch. Bd. - Closure/Layoffs:
Min. Halt, Mr. D. Dexter 2931
No. 338, Environ. & Lbr. - Sydney Tar Ponds/Coke Ovens:
Residents - Relocate, Mr. W. Gaudet 2932
No. 339, Westray Mine Disaster - OH&S Act Recommendations:
Justice Richard's Inq. - Implementation Details, Mr. D. Dexter 2933
No. 340, Environ. & Lbr. - Janitorial Strike Mediation:
NSUPE Request - Min. Confirm, Mr. W. Gaudet 2934
No. 341, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Tar Ponds/Coke Ovens Sites:
Phase II Report - Release, Mr. F. Corbett 2935
No. 342, Nat. Res. - Memorial HS: DNR Officer -
Firearms Policy Explain, Mr. K. MacAskill 2936
No. 343, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Whitney Pier Residents:
Relocation - Talks Status, Mr. F. Corbett 2937
No. 344, Econ. Dev. - Economy (N.S.): Slowdown - Min.,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 2938
No. 345, Environ. & Lbr. - Janitorial Strike: Mediator - Appt.,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 2940
No. 346, Health - Nurses' Strike: Contingency Plan - Details, Dr. J. Smith 2941
No. 347, Health - Long-Term Care: Access Policy (Seniors) - Details,
Mr. D. Dexter 2941
No. 348, Fin. - Voluntary Planning Task Force: Recommendations -
Legislation Introduce, Mr. D. Downe 2943
No. 349, Agric. - N.S. Organic Growers Assoc.: Specialists -
Min. Awareness, Mr. J. MacDonell 2944
No. 350, NSLC - Pharmacies: Policy - Prem. Unaware, Mr. W. Gaudet 2945
No. 351, Health - Gay Youth Project: Funding Need -
Min. Awareness, Mr. K. Deveaux 2946
No. 352, Educ. - Janitorial Strike (HRM): Bargaining - Good Faith,
Mr. R. MacKinnon 2947
No. 353, Commun. Serv. - Client: Workforce Entry - Aid, Mr. J. Pye 2948
No. 354, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Bras d'Or Bridge:
Traffic Problems - Min. Notification, Mr. B. Boudreau 2950
No. 355, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Year of the Roads:
Election Promise - Status, Mr. W. Estabrooks 2950
No. 356, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Glace Bay Heritage Museum Soc.:
Taxation - Min. Explain, Mr. D. Wilson 2952
No. 357, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Road Conditions (Cumberland So.):
Repairs - Details, Mr. W. Estabrooks 2953
No. 358, Acadian Affs. - Exec. Dir.: Position - Interview Details,
Mr. M. Samson 2955
No. 359, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Route 348: Repair - Urgent,
Mr. H. Epstein 2956
No. 360, Nat. Res. - LaHave River Watershed: Pub. Domain - Preserve,
Mr. D. Downe 2957
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 38, Provincial Sovereignty Act 2958
Mr. H. Epstein 2959
Hon. G. Balser 2962
Mr. W. Gaudet 2966
Dr. J. Smith 2969
Mr. K. Deveaux 2970
MOTIONS OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT MOTIONS:
Res. 947, Nat. Res. - Clear-Cutting: Action Plan - Min. Introduce,
Mr. J. MacDonell 2975
Mr. J. MacDonell 2975
Hon. E. Fage 2978
Mr. K. MacAskill 2982
Mr. H. Epstein 2985
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., May 10th at 8:00 a.m. 2990