HANSARD
01-44

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Sports: Recreation Facilities - Upgrade, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 3937
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1355, VISUNET Can. - Print Disabled: Partnership -
Participants Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 3939
Vote - Affirmative 3940
Res. 1356, Selig, Peter/Trites, John - Horton HS: Curriculum Dev. -
Efforts Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 3940
Vote - Affirmative 3941
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 62, Consumer Protection Act, Mr. D. Dexter 3941
No. 63, Commissioner on Resources and Environment Act,
Mr. J. MacDonell 3941
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1357, Campaign for Fairness - Shipyards (N.S.): Revitalization -
Include, Mr. D. Dexter 3941
Res. 1358, Andrews, Derek - Dal. Graduation: Pages (N.S. Leg.) -
Congrats./Thank, Mrs. M. Baillie 3943
Vote - Affirmative 3944
Res. 1359, Sports - Prov. Black Basketball Assoc.: Tournament -
Congrats., Ms. Maureen MacDonald 3944
Vote - Affirmative 3944
Res. 1360, Breast Cancer Survivor Day: Organizers - Commend,
Dr. J. Smith 3945
Vote - Affirmative 3945
Res. 1361, Manchester-Boylston Fire Dept. - Fundraising: Efforts -
Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm 3946
Vote - Affirmative 3946
Res. 1362, Gov't. (Can.) - Sea Kings: Contract - Details, Mr. K. Deveaux 3946
Vote - Affirmative 3947
Res. 1363, Cabot Trail Relay - Athletes/Organizers: Best Wishes -
Offer, Mr. K. MacAskill 3947
Vote - Affirmative 3948
Res. 1364, Camp Treasure Chest - Asthma Sufferers: Difficulties -
Acknowledge, Mr. J. DeWolfe 3948
Vote - Affirmative 3949
Res. 1365, Sims, Sandy: BEd. (Univ. of Maine)/BA (UCCB) - Congrats.,
Mr. F. Corbett 3949
Vote - Affirmative 3949
Res. 1366, Kings Co. Citizens for Commun. Well Being - Members:
Work - Commend, Mr. M. Parent 3950
Vote - Affirmative 3950
Res. 1367, Friends of McNabs Island Soc. - Beach Sweep: Co-Sponsors -
Congrats., Mr. G. Steele 3950
Vote - Affirmative 3951
Res. 1368, PC Caucus - Pay Increase (3 per cent): Charity Donations -
Receipts Provide, Mr. D. Wilson 3951
Res. 1369, Pictou Co. Tourism Assoc. - Gala Awards Dinner:
Recipients - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 3952
Vote - Affirmative 3953
Res. 1370, Harding, Marguerite - Through the Gates: Book -
Completion Congrats., Mr. H. Epstein 3953
Vote - Affirmative 3953
Res. 1371, Premier - Accomplishments: Post-Election - Question,
Mr. B. Boudreau 3953
Res. 1372, Port Hawkesbury Judo Club - Tournaments: Efforts -
Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm 3954
Vote - Affirmative 3955
Res. 1373, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - East Dover Rd. Residents:
Improvement Time Frame - Min. Inform, Mr. W. Estabrooks 3955
Res. 1374, Health - Min.: Muir's Musings - Minimize, Dr. J. Smith 3956
Res. 1375, Upshaw, Jessica/Higgins, Sarah - Anna. Valley Apple
Blossom Fest.:Kentville/Port Williams - Representation Congrats.,
Mr. M. Parent 3956
Vote - Affirmative 3957
Res. 1376, Bruneau, Carol - Purple for Sky: Book - Applaud,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 3957
Vote - Affirmative 3958
Res. 1377, Sackville Heights Elem. School - Official Opening: Parents/
Teachers/Students - Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 3958
Vote - Affirmative 3958
Res. 1378, Nine Mile River "Group of Five" - Mun. East Hants:
Volunteer Award - Congrats., Mr. J. MacDonell 3959
Vote - Affirmative 3959
Res. 1379, Dominion - Food Bank: Assistance - Residents Congrats.,
Mr. J. Pye 3959
Vote - Affirmative 3960
Res. 1380, Sable Proj. - Operators: Anti-Freeze Dumping - Condemn,
Mr. J. Holm 3960
Res. 1381, Wildlife Festival (N.S.) - East. Pass.: Organizers -
Success Wish, Mr. K. Deveaux 3961
Vote - Affirmative 3961
Res. 1382, MacDonald, Clayton: Bravery Awards - Congrats.,
Mr. F. Corbett 3962
Vote - Affirmative 3962
Res. 1383, Timberlea-Prospect - Cleanup Projects: Residents - Thank,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 3962
Vote - Affirmative 3963
Res. 1384, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Routes 306 & 349: Road Work -
Residents Assure, Mr. Robert Chisholm 3963
Res. 1385, 4-H: Members - Congrats., Mr. J. MacDonell 3964
Vote - Affirmative 3965
Res. 1386, Nat'l. Missing Children's Day - Recognize, Mr. J. Pye 3965
Vote - Affirmative 3965
Res. 1387, Gov't. (Can.)/East Coast Premiers/New England Governors -
Georges Bank: U.S. Drilling Moratorium - Confirm, Mr. D. Dexter 3965
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 9:48 A.M. 3967
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 12:02 P.M. 3967
CWH REPORTS 3967
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 31, Agriculture Administration Amendment (2001) Act 3967
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 3967
Mr. J. MacDonell 3968
Mr. D. Downe 3970
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 3972
Vote - Affirmative 3972
No. 28, Securities Act 3972
Hon. D. Morse 3972
Mr. K. Deveaux 3973
Mr. Manning MacDonald 3973
Hon. D. Morse 3973
Vote - Affirmative 3973
No. 25, Justice Administration Amendment (2001) Act 3973
Hon. R. Russell 3974
Mr. K. Deveaux 3974
Mr. M. Samson 3975
Hon. R. Russell 3983
Vote - Affirmative 3983
No. 14, Energy Resources Conservation Act/Pipeline Act 3983
Hon. G. Balser 3983
Mr. J. Holm 3984
Mr. Manning MacDonald 3986
Hon. G. Balser 3986
Vote - Affirmative 3987
No. 12, Assessment Act and Municipal Government Act 3987
Hon. R. Russell 3987
Mr. G. Steele 3987
Mr. B. Boudreau 3988
Mr. J. MacDonell 3989
Mr. R. MacKinnon 3989
Hon. R. Russell 3994
Vote - Affirmative 3994
No. 9, Pension Benefits Act 3994
Hon. D. Morse 3994
Mr. K. Deveaux 3995
Mr. R. MacKinnon 3997
Mr. J. Pye 4000
Mr. D. Downe 4002
Hon. D. Morse 4004
Vote - Affirmative 4004
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Mon., May 28th at 2:00 p.m. 4004
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1388, Eureka Fire Dept. - Ladies Aux.: Efforts - Applaud,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 4005
Res. 1389, Acadia Park (Westville) - Signs: Western Star Lodge -
Members Thank, Mr. J. DeWolfe 4005
Res. 1390, Pictou Co. United Way - Goals: Attainment - Congrats.,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 4006
Res. 1391, Fraser, Sarah/Williams, Blair/Noseworthy, Graham -
Kimberly-Clark Fdn.: Scholarships - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 4006
Res. 1392, Smith, Mike - Television Acting: Success - Congrats.,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 4007