TABLE OF CONTENTS						PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
	Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Gros Nez (Richmond Co.): Roads - Pave,
		Mr. M. Samson				2993
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
	No. 53, Labour Standards Code, Mr. D. Dexter					2993
NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 1018, Fordham, Arthur (Asst. Clerk): Anniv. (10th) - Congrats.,
		Mr. J. Holm				2994
	Res. 1019, Fed. Superannuates Nat'l. Assoc.: Executive Appts. -
		Congrats., Mr. W. Gaudet				2994
	Res. 1020, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Legislature: Closure Attempt -
		Summer Traffic Avoidance, Mr. D. Dexter				2995
	Res. 1021, Gov't. (N.S.) - Policies: Premier - Familiarize,
		Mr. Manning MacDonald ^Res. 1022, Educ. - Student Debt Load: Prem./Min. - Reduction Explain,				2995
		Ms. Maureen MacDonald				2996
	Res. 1023, Second Story Women's Ctr. - Girl Talk Prog.: Contribution -
		Acknowledge, Mr. D. Downe				2997
	Res. 1024, Catholic Women's League - Hfx. Diocesan Anl. Conv. (79th):
		Volunteers - Congrats., Mr. K. Deveaux				2997
	Res. 1025, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Gros Nez Rd.: Repaving -
		Min. Commit, Mr. M. Samson				2999
	Res. 1026, Ridgecliff Mid. Sch./Tantallon Jr. HS/Brookside Jr. HS -
		School Trips: Safe Journey - Wishes Extend, (by Mr. G. Steele),
			Mr. W. Estabrooks			2999
	Res. 1027, Fuller, Catherine Ann - Strait-Highland RDA: Interim Dir. -
		Appt. Congrats., Mr. K. MacAskill				3000
	Res. 1028, St. Margarets Bay Lions Club - Seeing Eye Dog Training:
		Fundraising - Congrats., (by Mr. H. Epstein), Mr. W. Estabrooks				3001
	Res. 1029, Educ. - Janitorial Strike: Dispute Resolution -
		Min. Fairness Ensure, Mr. R. MacKinnon				3001
	Res. 1030, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Nova Scotians: Best Interests -
		Min. Remember, Mr. J. Pye				3002
	Res. 1031, Talbot House - Work: Residents/Staff - Recognize,
		Mr. B. Boudreau				3003
	Res. 1032, Sports - Kyushu-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu Prog.: Graduates Congrats. -
		Instructor Thank, Mr. D. Dexter				3003
	Res. 1033, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Glace Bay Heritage Museum Soc.:
		Tax Exemption - Support, Mr. D. Wilson				3004
	Res. 1034, Econ. Dev. - Coal Miners Co-operative: Leases - Transfer,
		Mr. F. Corbett				3005
	Res. 1035, Big Brothers/Big Sisters (South Shore) - Fundraisers:
		Participants - Congrats., Mr. D. Downe				3005
	Res. 1036, Fame - Production: Hfx. West. HS - Student/Staff Congrats.,
		Mr. G. Steele				3006
	Res. 1037, Environ. & Lbr. - Janitorial Strike: Mediator - Min. Appoint,
		Mr. R. MacKinnon				3007
	Res. 1038, Econ. Dev. - Yarmouth Airport Auth.: Assistance - Offer,
		Mr. H. Epstein				3008
	Res. 1039, Dexter-Peck, Patti: Robert Wood Johnson Award - Congrats.,
		Mr. D. Wilson				3008
	Res. 1040, Environ. & Lbr. - Janitorial Strike: Mediator - Min. Appoint,
		Mr. Robert Chisholm				3009
	Res. 1041, Campaign for Fairness: Gov't. (N.S.) - Rewrite,
		Mr. Manning MacDonald				3010
	Res. 1042, Murphy Sports Complex (Mt. Uniacke) Dedication:
		Ryl. Cdn. Legion (Branch 165) - Salute, Mr. J. MacDonell				3010
	Res. 1043, Wappel, Tom: Actions - Repudiate, Mr. J. Holm					3012
	Res. 1044, Sports - Diving Competition: Matheson, Kaitlyn -
		Best Wishes Extend, Ms. Maureen MacDonald				3013
	Res. 1045, Campaign for Fairness - Bridgewater Town/Mayor/Council:
		Support - Recognize/Thank, (by Mr. R. MacKinnon),
			Mr. P. MacEwan			3013
	Res. 1046, Whitney Pier: Residents - Relocate, Mr. F. Corbett					3014
	Res. 1047, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Premier/Min. - Rights Assert,
		(by Mr. Manning MacDonald), Mr. P. MacEwan				3015
	Res. 1048, Legislation - Clauses (Indefensible): Gov't. (N.S.) -
		Withdraw, Mr. G. Steele				3015
	Res. 1049, Setchell, Cheryl - Hockey: New England -
		Recognition Congrats., Mr. H. Epstein				3016
	Res. 1050, Nova Scotia - Spring Cleanup: Nova Scotians - Congrats.,
		Mr. B. Boudreau				3017
	Res. 1051, Mascoll, Beverley - Mount St. Vincent Univ.:
		Honorary Degree - Congrats., Mr. Robert Chisholm				3017
	Res. 1052, Deficit Reduction/Re-election - Citizens' Well-Being:
		Priorization (Faulty) - Governments Condemn, Mr. J. MacDonell				3018
HOUSE RECESSED AT 8:55 A.M.						3020
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 9:01 A.M.						3020
SPEAKER'S RULING: On motion to proceed to Orders of the Day during
	Notices of Motion					3021
NOTICES OF MOTION:
	Res. 1053, Lutley, Fred & Janet: Anniv. (50th) - Congrats., Mr. J. Pye					3021
	Res. 1054, Gov't. (Can.) - N.S. Offshore Benefits: Commitment -
		Honour, Mr. W. Gaudet				3022
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
	No. 361, Health - Nursing Homes: Rates - Retroactivity Explain,
		Mr. D. Dexter				3023
	No. 362, Health - District Health Authorities: Plan - Details,
		Mr. W. Gaudet				3024
	No. 363, Educ. - Janitorial Strike: East. Passage Sch. - Health Risks,
		Mr. K. Deveaux				3025
	No. 364, Health - Dist. Health Auth. No. 2: Budget - Reduction Details,
		Dr. J. Smith				3027
	No. 365, Health - Psychiatric Patients: Advocacy - Provide,
		Mr. D. Dexter				3028
	No. 366, Educ. - Pilot Project: Teachers Union - Consult,
		Mr. M. Samson				3029
	No. 367, Educ. - Anna. Valley Reg. Sch. Bd.: Bus Service -
		Accident Investigate, Ms. Maureen MacDonald				3031
	No. 368, Nat. Res. - Nat. Gas: Pipeline (N.S. Bypass) -
		Premier Oppose, Mr. Manning MacDonald				3032
	No. 369, Petroleum Directorate - Offshore Pipeline: U.S. Exports -
		Prohibition Guarantee, Mr. J. Holm				3033
	No. 370, Commun. Serv. - Secure Treat. Fac.: Truro - Land Transfer,
		Mr. D. Wilson				3034
	No. 371, Commun. Serv.: Daycare (HS) - Assistance,
		Ms. Maureen MacDonald				3036
	No. 372, Environ. & Lbr.: Drinking Water Strategy - Status,
		Mr. B. Boudreau				3037
	No. 373, Commun. Serv. - Assist.: Student Loan - Exclusion Policy,
		Mr. K. Deveaux				3038
	No. 374, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Hwy. Agreements - Status,
		Mr. R. MacKinnon				3039
	No. 375, Nat. Res. - MacNeils Cove: Mooring Grid - Licences,
		Mr. J. MacDonell				3040
	No. 376, Justice - Vehicle Compliance Officers: Cutback -
		Decision Details, Mr. B. Boudreau				3041
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
	PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
		No. 20, Government Restructuring (2001) Act				3042
			Mr. D. Downe			3042
			Ms. Maureen MacDonald			3049
			Mr. B. Boudreau			3059
			Mr. H. Epstein			3073
			Mr. K. MacAskill			3087
			Mr. J. MacDonell			3100
			Mr. D. Wilson			3113
			Mr. K. Deveaux			3129
			Mr. W. Gaudet			3149
				Debate adjourned		3157
ADJOURNMENT:
	MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
		Whitney Pier - Residents: Relocation - Premier Agree:
			Mr. F. Corbett			3157
			Mr. R. MacKinnon			3159
			Mr. F. Corbett			3161
			Mr. R. MacKinnon			3162
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
	No. 20, Government Restructuring (2001) Act					3164
		Amendment [debate resumed]				3164
			Mr. W. Gaudet			3164
			Mr. Robert Chisholm			3169
			Mr. M. Samson			3183
			Mr. F. Corbett			3202
				Adjournment of debate moved		3214
					Vote - Affirmative	3215
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Mon., May 14th at 2:00 p.m.						3216
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
	Res. 1055, Arbour Day (10/05/01) - Events: Participation - Encourage,
		Hon. E. Fage				3217
	Res. 1056, Gov't. (Can.) - Dartmouth: Downtown - Presence Retain,
		Mr. T. Olive				3217
	Res. 1057, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre - Land Purchase (Kings Co.):
		Arts Ctr. Establishment - Congrats./Best Wishes, Mr. M. Parent				3218
	Res. 1058, Girl Guides - Pictou Co.: Contributions - Commend,
		Mr. J. DeWolfe				3218
	Res. 1059, Ryl. Can. Legion - Call to Remembrance Prov. Comp.:
		Pictou Cons. Sch. Team - Best Wishes Extend, Mrs. M. Baillie				3219
	Res. 1060, Amherst - Volunteer Reception (2001): Honourees -
		Congrats., Hon. E. Fage				3219
	Res. 1061, Lewis, Maud - Folk Festival: Organizers - Congrats.,
		Hon. G. Balser ^Res. 1062, Porter, Lucas - Kiwanis Music Fest: Accomplishment -				3220
		Congrats., Mr. M. Parent				3220
	Res. 1063, Jeans, Sheila/Priest, Shelly/Whitaker, Cherry -
		Nat'l. Karate Comp.: Best Wishes - Extend, Mrs. M. Baillie				3221
	Res. 1064, Truro Int'l. Tulip Fest. (11-13/05/01) - Organizers Applaud:
		Attendance - Encourage, Hon. J. Muir				3221