HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1112, Charles, Dr. Tony - Saint Mary's Univ.: Pew Marine
Conservation Fellowship - Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 3353
Vote - Affirmative 3354
Res. 1113, Nat. Res. - Geology: Prospectors/Explorationists -
Support, (by Hon. G. Balser), Hon. E. Fage 3354
Vote - Affirmative 3355
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1114, MacDonald, Alex - Death of: Family/Friends/Associates -
Condolences Offer, Mr. F. Corbett 3355
Vote - Affirmative 3356
Res. 1115, MacLeod, Alistair: Int'l. IMPAC Dublin Literary Award -
Congrats., Mr. Manning MacDonald 3356
Vote - Affirmative 3357
Res. 1116, Health - Twin Oaks/Birches Healthcare Charitable Fdn.:
Care - Commend, Mr. W. Dooks 3357
Vote - Affirmative 3357
Res. 1117, Gov'ts. (Lib./PC) - C.B.: Sustainability - Failure Condemn,
Mr. D. Dexter 3358
Res. 1118, Dugas, Giselle - Université Sainte-Anne:
Gov.-Gen.'s Medal - Congrats., Mr. W. Gaudet 3358
Vote - Affirmative 3359
Res. 1119, Boake, Gary - Nat'l. Jr. Boxing Championship: Medal -
Congrats., Mr. B. Taylor 3359
Vote - Affirmative 3359
Res. 1120, Gov'ts. (Lib./PC) - Petrochem. Ind. Policies: Institution -
Failure Condemn, Mr. J. Holm 3360
Res. 1121, NSAC - Gov.-Gen.'s Award: Recipients - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Downe 3360
Vote - Affirmative 3361
Res. 1122, Eureka Fire Dept.: Members - Recognize, Mr. J. DeWolfe 3361
Vote - Affirmative 3362
Res. 1123, MacDonald, Susan - Churchill Sch.: Literacy -
Dedication Congrats., Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3362
Res. 1124, Brown, A. Garnet - Saint Mary's Univ.: Honorary Degree -
Congrats., Dr. J. Smith 3363
Vote - Affirmative 3363
Res. 1125, Mt. Denson Fire - Firefighters: Danger - Recognize,
Hon. R. Russell 3363
Vote - Affirmative 3364
Res. 1126, Ryl. Cdn. Legion - Call to Remembrance (2001):
East. Passage Educ. Ctr. - Victory Congrats., Mr. K. Deveaux 3364
Vote - Affirmative 3365
Res. 1127, Commun. Policing Prog. - Boularderie Elem. Sch.:
Development - Congrats., Mr. K. MacAskill 3365
Vote - Affirmative 3366
Res. 1128, Scotsburn Dairy: Expansion - Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 3366
Vote - Affirmative 3366
Res. 1129, McCready, Colin/Choudhury, Nafay/Miles, Laura -
Riverview HS: Skills Can. (N.S.) Medals - Congrats.,
Mr. F. Corbett 3367
Vote - Affirmative 3367
Res. 1130, Marconi Towers - Replica Construction:
Italian Consul Gen. - Congrats., Mr. D. Wilson 3367
Vote - Affirmative 3368
Res. 1131, Environ. & Lbr. - Janitorial Strike: Mediator - Min. Appoint,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 3368
Res. 1132, Educ./Lbr. - Janitorial Strike: Ministers - Resolve,
Mr. R. MacKinnon 3369
Res. 1133, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Revenue: Hamm News Release -
Honour, Mr. J. MacDonell 3370
Res. 1134, Viva, Catherine: Prime Minister's Award for Teaching -
Congrats., Mr. B. Boudreau 3370
Vote - Affirmative 3371
Res. 1135, Health/Commun. Serv. - Child Care: Funding -
Ministers Increase, Mr. J. Pye 3371
Res. 1136, Celtic Brew - Directors: Efforts - Best Wishes Offer,
Mr. K. MacAskill 3372
Vote - Affirmative 3372
Res. 1137, Sports - Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu Prog.: Graduates Congrats. -
Instructor Thank, Mr. D. Dexter 3373
Vote - Affirmative 3373
Res. 1138, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. No. 105 (Bras d'Or):
Traffic Lights - Min. Action, Mr. B. Boudreau 3373
Res. 1139, East Passage Educ. Ctr. - Cheerleading Team:
Jr. HS Championships - Members/Coaches Congrats.,
Mr. K. Deveaux 3374
Vote - Affirmative 3375
Res. 1140, Two Rivers Wildlife Park - Foot Mats (Anti-Contagion):
Development - Mgr./Staff Congrats., Mr. R. MacKinnon 3375
Vote - Affirmative 3376
Res. 1141, Morash, Garvie - Retirement: Best Wishes - Convey,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 3376
Vote - Affirmative 3376
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 20, Government Restructuring (2001) Act [debate resumed] 3377
Mr. G. Steele 3377
Mr. D. Downe 3382
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3392
Mr. R. MacKinnon 3398
Mr. H. Epstein 3410
Mr. K. MacAskill 3418
Mr. J. MacDonell 3423
Mr. B. Boudreau 3429
Mr. Robert Chisholm 3436
Mr. W. Gaudet 3439
Mr. F. Corbett 3443
Hon. R. Russell 3450
Vote - Affirmative 3451
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., May 15th at 12:00 p.m. 3451