HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1214, Hazelton, Cara - MSVU: J.D. Irving Student Entrepreneur
of the Year Award/CanJet Airlines Service Excellence Award -
Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 3626
Vote - Affirmative 3626
Res. 1215, Hepatitis Awareness Week (13-19/05/01) - Recognize,
Hon. J. Muir 3626
Vote - Affirmative 3627
Res. 1216, Health - Med. Comm. Int'l. Paralympic Comm./
Riding, Dr. Michael: Work/Leadership - Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 3627
Vote - Affirmative 3628
Res. 1217, Pugwash Dist. HS - Robot Design Comp.: Victory -
Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 3628
Vote - Affirmative 3628
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 56, An Act Respecting the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of
Nova Scotia, Hon. J. Purves 3629
No. 57, Halifax Corresponding Committee Act, Hon. J. Purves 3629
No. 58, Labour Standards Code, Mr. H. Epstein 3629
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1218, Watson, Charles - Death of: Family/Friends -
Sympathy Extend, Mr. D. Dexter 3629
Vote - Affirmative 3630
Res. 1219, Rosedale Home for Special Care - Residents/Staff:
Best Wishes - Send, Mr. D. Downe 3630
Vote - Affirmative 3631
Res. 1220, Fredericks, Lila - Retirement: Best Wishes - Extend,
Mr. F. Chipman 3631
Vote - Affirmative 3632
Res. 1221, Gov't. (N.S.) - C.B.: Economic Strategy - Develop,
Mr. F. Corbett 3632
Res. 1222, Cole Hbr.-East. Passage MLA/Spouse: Baby - Birth Congrats.,
Mr. W. Gaudet 3632
Vote - Affirmative 3633
Res. 1223, Chignecto Prov. Pk. - Rescue: 14 Wing Greenwood/
Coast Guard Aux. - Thank, Mr. J. Carey 3633
Vote - Affirmative 3634
Res. 1224, Grant, Ruth - Mun. East Hants: Honour - Congrats.,
Mr. J. MacDonell 3634
Vote - Affirmative 3634
Res. 1225, Gov't. (B.C.) Lib./Premier-Elect - Election: Victory -
Congrats., (by Mr. Manning MacDonald), Mr. P. MacEwan 3635
Res. 1226, Johnson, Charlotte - Can. Cancer Soc.: Nat'l. Citation
of Merit - Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 3635
Vote - Affirmative 3636
Res. 1227, Isenor, Joel/Higgins, Casey/White, Jason/Smith, Craig -
World Fastball Championships: Bronze - Congrats., Mr. J. Pye 3636
Vote - Affirmative 3637
Res. 1228, Educ. - Hfx. West HS Students: Split (Fall 2001) -
Details, Mr. R. MacKinnon 3637
Res. 1229, Houston, Elizabeth (Betty) - Anna. Valley Apple Blossom Tea:
Work - Applaud, Hon. R. Russell 3637
Vote - Affirmative 3638
Res. 1230, George Bissett Elem. Sch. - Playground: Contributors -
Commend, Mr. D. Dexter 3638
Vote - Affirmative 3639
Res. 1231, Suas e! Int'l. Choral Fest.: Organizers - Congrats.,
Mr. F. Corbett 3639
Vote - Affirmative 3640
Res. 1232, Turnbull, Stephanie - N.S. Highland Dancing Championships:
Victory - Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 3640
Vote - Affirmative 3641
Res. 1233, Ettinger, Minna/Collins, Walter - Mun. East Hants:
Volunteer Awards - Congrats., Mr. J. MacDonell 3641
Vote - Affirmative 3642
Res. 1234, Furneaux, Karen - Can. Paddling Team Trials: Showing -
Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 3642
Vote - Affirmative 3642
Res. 1235, MacIntosh, Ross - N.S. Special Olympics:
Male Coach of the Year - Congrats., Mr. J. Pye 3643
Vote - Affirmative 3643
Res. 1236, Int'l. Museum Day (18/05/01) - Acknowledge: Visits -
Encourage, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 3643
Vote - Affirmative 3644
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 418, Devco - Prince Mine: Closure - Comm. (All-Party) Action,
Mr. D. Dexter 3644
No. 419, Devco - Prince Mine Closure: C.B. Economy - Effects,
Mr. W. Gaudet 3645
No. 420, Educ. - Janitorial Strike: Health Issues - Investigate,
Mr. D. Dexter 3647
No. 421, Educ. - Knowledge House: E-Learning Contract - Details,
Mr. W. Gaudet 3648
No. 422, Environ. & Lbr. - Water Supply: Samples - Requests,
Mr. G. Steele 3649
No. 423, Educ. - Knowledge House Contract: Tender - Lack Explain,
Mr. D. Wilson 3650
No. 424, Educ. - Knowledge House Contract: Intellectual Prop. -
Rights, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3651
No. 425, Environ. & Lbr. - Organic Material: Shipments (Illegal) -
Min. Halt, Mr. R. MacKinnon 3652
No. 426, Educ. - Knowledge House: Contract - Effects,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3653
No. 427, Fin. - Casino (Sydney): Charities - Cutbacks Restore,
Mr. D. Wilson 3654
No. 428, Fin. - Casino (Sydney): Charities - Cutbacks Restore,
Mr. J. Pye 3655
No. 429, Commun. Serv. - Serv. Agreements: Focus Group Meetings -
Status, Mr. D. Wilson 3657
No. 430, Environ. & Lbr. - Workplace Violence: Regulations -
Status, Mr. F. Corbett 3658
No. 431, Petroleum Directorate - Oil Companies: Royalties -
Dept. Expertise, Mr. Manning MacDonald 3659
No. 432, Educ. - Anna. Valley Reg. Sch. Bd.: Bus Accidents -
Investigation Policy, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3660
No. 433, Justice - Springhill Police Force: Min. - Investigate,
Mr. D. Downe 3661
No. 434, Health - Mentally Disabled: Kendrick Report -
Recommendations Adopt, Mr. J. Pye 3662
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 59, Motor Vehicle Act, Dr. J. Smith 3663
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 1:34 P.M. 3663
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 5:53 P.M. 3663
CWH REPORTS 3664
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
NSRL - Profits (2000/2001): Info. - Premier Provide:
Mr. H. Epstein 3664
Hon. N. LeBlanc 3667
Mr. Manning MacDonald 3670
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Fri., May 18th at 9:00 a.m. 3673
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1237, Lifestyle (2001) Home Construction: Partners - Congrats.,
Hon. P. Christie 3674
Res. 1238, Hamilton, Sylvia - Dal. Univ.: Honorary Degree - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 3674
Mr. D. Hendsbee