HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1065, Health - Licensed Practical Nurses: Role - Recognize,
Hon. J. Muir 3229
Vote - Affirmative 3229
Res. 1066, Health: Mental Health Wk. (07-14/01) - Recognize,
Hon. J. Muir 3229
Vote - Affirmative 3230
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 54, District of Barrington Health Professionals Assistance Act,
Mr. C. O'Donnell 3230
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1067, Elizabeth Fry Soc. - "Rebels With A Cause" Event: Honourees -
Congrats., Mr. D. Dexter 3230
Vote - Affirmative 3231
Res. 1068, Yarmouth - Transportation: Links - Develop, Mr. W. Gaudet 3231
Vote - Affirmative 3232
Res. 1069, Truro Int'l. Tulip Fest. (11-13/05/01) - Organizers Applaud:
Attendance - Encourage, Hon. J. Muir 3232
Vote - Affirmative 3233
Res. 1070, Cdn. Peacekeeping Medals - N. Sydney: Recipients -
Congrats., Mr. J. Holm 3233
Vote - Affirmative 3233
Res. 1071, Econ. Dev. - Digby Co.: Opportunities - Support,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 3233
Vote - Affirmative 3234
Res. 1072, Sports - Diving Competition: Matheson, Kaitlyn -
Best Wishes Extend, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3234
Vote - Affirmative 3235
Res. 1073, Tourism & Culture - Gaelic Language/Culture: Acceptance -
Congrats., Mr. K. MacAskill 3235
Vote - Affirmative 3236
Res. 1074, Nat'l. Cancer Survivors Day - Cole Hbr.: Swanky's Pub/
Kytes Pharmasave/Coordinator - Thank, Mr. K. Deveaux 3236
Vote - Affirmative 3236
Res. 1075, Second Story Women's Ctr. - Girl Talk Prog.: Contribution -
Acknowledge, Mr. D. Downe 3237
Vote - Affirmative 3237
Res. 1076, USWA Local 1231 - Trenton Works: Collective Agreement -
Success Congrats., Mr. F. Corbett 3237
Vote - Affirmative 3238
Res. 1077, Health - Aberdeen Hosp.: Volunteers - Commend,
Dr. J. Smith 3238
Vote - Affirmative 3239
Res. 1078, Mineville Commun. Assoc. - Enhancement: Participants -
Congrats., Mr. G. Steele 3239
Vote - Affirmative 3240
Res. 1079, Health - Strait Area Physician Recruitment Comm.: Efforts -
Commend, Mr. M. Samson 3240
Vote - Affirmative 3240
Res. 1080, Ring, David/Cochran, Andrew - Theodore Tugboat/
Sparkling Springs: Merchandising - Congrats.,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 3240
Vote - Affirmative 3241
Res. 1081, EDS/register.com: Announcements - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Wilson 3241
Vote - Affirmative 3242
Res. 1082, Shotwell, Gordon - Nat'l. Debating Team: Selection -
Congrats., Mr. H. Epstein 3242
Vote - Affirmative 3243
Res. 1083, Big Brothers/Big Sisters (South Shore) - Fundraisers:
Participants - Congrats., Mr. D. Downe 3243
Vote - Affirmative 3243
Res. 1084, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Terence Bay Rd.:
Repair Time Frame - Min. Inform, Mr. W. Estabrooks 3243
Res. 1085, Health - Roseway Hosp.: Volunteers - Congrats., Dr. J. Smith 3244
Vote - Affirmative 3245
Res. 1086, Murphy Sports Complex (Mt. Uniacke) - Dedication:
Ryl. Cdn. Legion (Branch 165) - Salute, Mr. J. MacDonell 3245
Vote - Affirmative 3245
Res. 1087, Lutley, Fred & Janet: Anniv. (50th) - Congrats., Mr. J. Pye 3246
Vote - Affirmative 3246
Res. 1088, Van den Hoek - Veterans of Holland Liberation:
Remembrance - Join, Mr. J. Holm 3246
Vote - Affirmative 3247
Res. 1089, Pour for the Cure - Pink Ribbon Mother's Day Tea:
Organizers/Sponsors - Congrats., Mr. D. Dexter 3247
Vote - Affirmative 3248
Res. 1090, Anna. Valley Apple Blossom Fest.: Volunteers/Sponsors/
Organizers - Congrats., Mr. R. MacKinnon 3248
Vote - Affirmative 3248
Res. 1091, Health - Mental Health Wk. (07-13/05/01): CMHA - Support,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3249
Vote - Affirmative 3249
Res. 1092, Tourism & Culture - Coffin Island Lighthouse Heritage Soc.:
Heritage Preservation - Commend, Mr. R. MacKinnon 3249
Vote - Affirmative 3250
Res. 1093, Catholic Women's League - Hfx. Diocesan Anl. Conv. (79th):
Volunteers - Congrats., Mr. K. Deveaux 3250
Vote - Affirmative 3251
Res. 1094, Tourism & Culture - Eastern Shore: Tourism Sector -
Enhancement Support, (by Mr. R. MacKinnon), Mr. P. MacEwan 3251
Vote - Affirmative 3251
Res. 1095, John Bernard Croak V.C. Mem. Sch.: Anniv. (25th) -
Congrats., Mr. F. Corbett 3252
Vote - Affirmative 3252
Res. 1096, Sports - Hector Arena: Activities - Recognize,
(by Mr. R. MacKinnon), Mr. P. MacEwan 3252
Vote - Affirmative 3253
Res. 1097, Whitney Pier - Residents: Relocation - Commit,
Mr. G. Steele 3253
Res. 1098, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Prospect Bay Rd.:
Repair Time Frame - Min. Inform, Mr. W. Estabrooks 3254
Res. 1099, Gov't. (N.S.) - Trade Mission: Georgia - Greetings Send,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 3254
Vote - Affirmative 3255
Res. 1100, Lobster Season - Fishers: Safe/Successful Season -
Wishes Extend, Mr. Robert Chisholm 3255
Vote - Affirmative 3255
Res. 1101, Pt. Pleasant Pk. - HRM: Ecosystem - Health Restore,
Mr. H. Epstein 3256
Vote - Affirmative 3256
Res. 1102, Dalrymple, Emma - East Hants Volunteers Award Night:
Honour - Congrats., Mr. J. MacDonell 3256
Vote - Affirmative 3257
Res. 1103, Landsdowne Outdoor Recreation Dev. Assoc. (LORDA) -
Seniors/Disabled: Exec. Dir./Bd. Of Dirs. - Contributions
Congrats., Mr. J. Pye 3257
Vote - Affirmative 3258
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 20, Government Restructuring (2001) Act 3258
Amendment [debate resumed] 3258
Dr. J. Smith 3258
Mr. J. Pye 3272
Mr. R. MacKinnon 3289
Mr. W. Estabrooks 3302
Mr. J. Holm 3316
Mr. D. Dexter 3325
Amendment - Vote - Negative 3335
Mr. G. Steele 3335
Adjourned debate 3346
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Mon., May 14th at 2:00 p.m. 3346
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1104, Sports - Gymnastics: Amherst Aerials - Gymnasts Recognize,
Hon. E. Fage 3347
Res. 1105, Amherst St. John Ambulance - Cadet First Aid Competition:
Placement - Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 3347
Res. 1106, Fruit Growers' Assoc. (N.S.): Dessert Contest Winners -
Congrats., Mr. M. Parent 3348
Res. 1107, LeBlanc, Dana/McLeod, Gordon - Ryl. Cdn. Leg. Cribbage
Championship: Good Luck - Wishes Extend, Mr. J. DeWolfe 3348
Res. 1108, Pictou Landing First Nations: Coastal Commun. Network's
Resource Mgt. Award - Congrats., Mrs. M. Baillie 3349
Res. 1109, Joudrey, Andrew (Westville, N.S.) - Hockey: Successes -
Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 3349
Res. 1110, VON (Pictou Co.) - Walk for Life: Best Wishes - Extend,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 3350
Res. 1111, Albert, Dan & Joanne/Holt, Mr. & Mrs. Jack -
Order of Good Times: Best Wishes - Extend, The Speaker 3350