HANSARD
01-46

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Hwy. No. 101 - Twin, Mr. J. Pye 4082
Environ. & Lbr. - Torbrook (Anna. Co.): Composting Facility - Oppose,
Mr. F. Chipman 4082
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1429, Edmunds, Lindsey - Can. Med. Assoc. Journal:
Science Proj. - Publication Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 4083
Vote - Affirmative 4083
Res. 1430, Wildlife Carvers and Artists Assoc. (N.S.) - Competition &
Show: Participants - Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 4083
Vote - Affirmative 4084
Res. 1431, Parrish-Zwicker, Lavinia - N.S. School Boards Assoc.:
Presidency - Re-election Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 4084
Vote - Affirmative 4085
Res. 1432, Mine Rescue Competition - Devco Team: Victory -
Congrats., Hon. D. Morse 4085
Vote - Affirmative 4086
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1433, Courtesy Chrysler - Labour Dispute: Labour Min. -
Services Offer, Mr. D. Dexter 4086
Res. 1434, Scotia Fest. of Music: Dir./Volunteers - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Gaudet 4087
Vote - Affirmative 4087
Res. 1435, MacLeod, Sue - HRM: Poet Laureate - Nomination
Congrats., Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4088
Vote - Affirmative 4089
Res. 1436, Sports - Hockey: Saint John Flames - Calder Cup
Victory Congrats., Mr. Manning MacDonald 4089
Vote - Affirmative 4089
Res. 1437, East. Shore Schooners - Fastball: Cap. Reg. Boys
Championship - Victory Congrats., Mr. W. Dooks 4090
Vote - Affirmative 4090
Res. 1438, Davis Day (11/06) - Commemorate: Coal Industry (C.B.) -
Death Grieve, Mr. F. Corbett 4090
Vote - Affirmative 4091
Res. 1439, Health - Strait-Richmond Hosp.: Physician Remuneration -
Revision Encourage, Mr. M. Samson 4091
Res. 1440, Nat. Res. - Softwood Lumber: Mar. Accord Re-signing -
Atl. Can. Support, Mr. B. Taylor 4092
Vote - Affirmative 4093
Res. 1441, Environ. & Lbr. - Hwy. No. 103 Landfill: Cleanup
Requirements - Min. Remind, Mr. W. Estabrooks 4093
Res. 1442, Florence Fire Dept.: Anniv. (40th) - Congrats.,
Mr. B. Boudreau 4093
Vote - Affirmative 4094
Res. 1443, Looke, Andy & Wendy - Can. Woodlot Forum:
Outstanding Contractor Award - Congrats., Mr. J. Chataway 4094
Vote - Affirmative 4095
Res. 1444, Commun. Serv. - Leeside Transition House/Transition
Houses (N.S.): Budgets - Min. Ensure, Mr. J. Pye 4095
Res. 1445, South Shore MP: Constituency Issues - Prioritize,
Mr. D. Downe 4096,
Res. 1446, Port Royal - 400th Anniv. Soc.: Jerri Costa/Volunteers -
Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4096
Vote - Affirmative 4097
Res. 1447, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Hwy. No. 333 Bridges:
Repair Time Frame - Residents Inform, Mr. W. Estabrooks 4097
Res. 1448, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Little Bras d'Or Bridge Road Work:
Completion (02/06/01) - Min. Ensure, Mr. B. Boudreau 4098
Res. 1449, McNeil, Jenna - Can. Wide Science Fair: Medal (Gold) -
Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 4099
Vote - Affirmative 4099
Res. 1450, IWK-Grace Telethon - Amherst Superstore: Survivor
Weekend - Participants Congrats., Hon. E. Fage 4100
Vote - Affirmative 4100
Res. 1451, Nickerson, Jessica: Athletic Success/Determination -
Congrats., Mr. J. Chataway 4100
Vote - Affirmative 4101
Res. 1452, Curry, Kristen - Tae Kwon Do: Black Belt - Congrats.,
Hon. R. Russell 4101
Vote - Affirmative 4102
Res. 1453, Pier 21 - Nat'l. Award: Best New Attraction - Congrats.,
Hon. J. Purves 4102
Vote - Affirmative 4103
Res. 1454, Hfx. Educ. Fdn. - Bucks for Books Campaign:
Fundraising - Volunteers Congrats., Ms. M. McGrath 4103
Vote - Affirmative 4103
Res. 1455, Saint Mary's Church (Belleisle): Rebuilding Anniv. (25th) -
Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4104
Vote - Affirmative 4104
Res. 1456, Guinan, Alan & Tomas - Eskimo Bob Cartoon: Success -
Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 4104
Vote - Affirmative 4105
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 490, Health - Bone Marrow Transplants: Children - Fund,
Mr. D. Dexter 4105
No. 491, Health - Nurses' Strike: Contingency Plan - Details,
Dr. J. Smith 4107
No. 492, Environ. & Lbr. - WCB Chairman (Innis Christie): Term -
Explain, Mr. G. Steele 4108
No. 493, Environ. & Lbr. - WCB Chairman (Innis Christie):
Resignation - Reason Confirm, Mr. R. MacKinnon 4109
No. 494, Commun. Serv. - Health Dept.: Jurisdiction Problem -
Min. Resolve, Mr. J. Pye 4110
No. 495, Commun. Serv. - Kendrick Report: Implementation - Details,
Mr. D. Wilson 4111
No. 496, Environ. & Lbr. - Whitney Pier: National Standards -
Application Explain, Mr. F. Corbett 4113
No. 497, Educ. - Knowledge House: Funding [Gov't. (Can.)] -
Confirm, Mr. M. Samson 4114
No.498, Health - Abbie Lane Hosp.: Pharmacy - Closure Details,
Mr. D. Dexter 4115
No.499, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Little Bras d'Or Bridge:
Flag People - Min. Employ, Mr. B. Boudreau 4116
No. 500, Health - Pharmacists' Fees: Prov. Health Plan -
Coverage Details, Mr. D. Dexter 4117
No. 501, Agric. & Fish. - Buyer Licence Regs.: Processing Costs -
Info. Table, Mr. D. Downe 4119
No. 502, Agric. & Fish. - Buyer Licence Regs.: Response Deadline -
Extend, Mr. J. MacDonell 4120
No. 503, Health - Clinical Footprint Report: Hosp. Closures -
Confirm, Dr. J. Smith 4122
No. 504, Health - Tobacco Companies: Litigation - Pursue,
Mr. K. Deveaux 4123
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 1, Land Registration Act 4125
Hon. A. MacIsaac 4125
Vote - Affirmative 4125
No. 15, Teachers' Collective Bargaining Act 4125
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4125
Mr. W. Gaudet 4126
Hon. J. Purves 4126
Vote - Affirmative 4126
No. 17, Optometry Act 4127
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4127
Dr. J. Smith 4127
Hon. R. Russell 4127
Vote - Affirmative 4127
No. 18, Registered Nurses Act 4128
Hon. R. Russell 4128
Mr. D. Dexter 4128
Hon. R. Russell 4129
Vote - Affirmative 4129
No. 19, Licensed Practical Nurses Act 4129
Hon. R. Russell 4129
Mr. D. Dexter 4130
Hon. R. Russell 4130
Vote - Affirmative 4130
No. 21, Transportation Amendments (2001) Act 4130
Hon. R. Russell 4131
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4131
Mr. K. MacAskill 4133
Mr. M. Samson 4134
Hon. R. Russell 4135
Vote - Affirmative 4135
No. 32, Llivestock Health Services Act 4136
Hon. E. Fage 4136
Mr. J. MacDonell 4136
Mr. D. Downe 4137
Hon. E. Fage 4137
Vote - Affirmative 4137
No. 33, Scalers Act 4138
Hon. E. Fage 4138
Mr. J. MacDonell 4138
Mr. K. MacAskill 4138
Hon. E. Fage 4139
Vote - Affirmative 4139
No. 34, Social Workers Act 4139
Hon. P. Christie 4139
Vote - Affirmative 4139
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 27, Veterinary Medical Act 4140
Mr. J. Carey 4140
Mr. D. Downe 4140
Vote - Affirmative 4140
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 24, St. Francis Xavier University Millennium Centre
Grants Act 4140
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 4141
Mr. Manning MacDonald 4141
Vote - Affirmative 4141
No. 26, Chester Trails Act 4142
No. 56, An Act Respecting the Cathedral Church of the Diocese
of Nova Scotia 4142
No. 57, Halifax Corresponding Committee Act 4142
No. 45, Upper Stewiacke Fire Protection Act 4142
Mr. B. Taylor 4142
Mr. R. MacKinnon 4142
Vote - Affirmative 4143
No. 54, District of Barrington Health Professionals Assistance Act 4143
Mr. C. O'Donnell 4143
Dr. J. Smith 4143
Mr. D. Dexter 4151
Mr. B. Boudreau 4155
Mr. D. Wilson 4167
Mr. R. MacKinnon 4175
Amendment moved "bill be read six months hence" 4187
Mr. M. Samson 4187
Adjourned debate 4192
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Health - Bone Marrow Transplants: Travel Costs -
Children/Parents Fund:
Mr. D. Dexter 4192
Dr. J. Smith 4195
Hon. J. Muir 4197
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 54, District of Barrington Health Professionals Assistance Act 4200
Amendment [Debate resumed] 4200
Mr. M. Samson 4200
Adjourned debate 4208
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Wed., May 30th at 2:00 p.m. 4209
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1457, Vaschel, Sonya - Open for Business: Entrepreneur
Apprenticeship - Applaud, The Premier 4210
Res. 1458, Middleton Magic - Volleyball: Bantam Women's
Championship - Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4210
Res. 1459, Sanford, Ashlea - St. F.X. Univ.: Women's Volleyball
Rookie of the Year - Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4211
Res. 1460, Springhill - United Baptist Church Youth Group:
World Vision 30 Hour Famine - Participation Congrats., The Speaker 4211
Res. 1461, River Hebert Elem. Sch.: Volunteers - Congrats., The Speaker 4212
Res. 1462, Ross, Lesley & Mallory - Weston Invitational
Track Meet (Boston): Medals (Gold) - Congrats., The Speaker 4212
Res. 1463, Rural Palliative Care Proj. - Importance Acknowledge:
Health Professionals - Thank, The Speaker 4213
Res. 1464, Springhill & Area Irish Fest.: Volunteers/Organizers -
Congrats., The Speaker 4213