HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
Law Amendments Committee, Hon. M. Baker 4216
Law Amendments Committee, Hon. M. Baker 4216
TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS:
Anl. Rept. Of the Superintendent of Pensions, Hon. D. Morse 4217
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Justice: CBRM - Night Court, Hon. M. Baker 4217
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1465, Order of Canada: N.S. Recipients - Congrats., The Premier 4220
Vote - Affirmative 4220
Res. 1466, Pictou-Antigonish Reg. Library - CLTA Award: Adopt a
Library Literacy Prog. - Participants Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 4221
Vote - Affirmative 4221
Res. 1467, World Health Org.: World No-Tobacco Day - Support,
Hon. J. Muir 4221
Vote - Affirmative 4222
Res. 1468, Expenditure Control Act - Exceed: Approval - Request,
Hon. N. LeBlanc 4222
Res. 1469, Horton, Lyndsey: Achievements - Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 4223
Vote - Affirmative 4223
Res. 1470, Hyson, Danielle - Crime Prev. Assoc. (Martins River/
Indian Pt./Oakland/Clearland): Bursary - Congrats., Hon. M. Baker 4224
Vote - Affirmative 4224
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 65, Well-being Measurement Act, Mr. H. Epstein 4224
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1471, Environ. & Lbr. - Davis (Miners' Memorial) Day:
Legislation - Min. Introduce, Mr. D. Dexter 4225
Res. 1472, N.S. Export Achievement Award: Winners - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Gaudet 4225
Vote - Affirmative 4226
Res. 1473, David, Diana - Clerk's Office: Service - Thank, Mr. B. Taylor 4226
Vote - Affirmative 4227
Res. 1474, Environ. & Lbr. - Whitney Pier: Relocation - Min. Action,
Mr. F. Corbett 4227
Res. 1475, Bridgewater Fire Dept./Ladies Aux. - Volunteers:
Anniv. (125th) - Congrats., Mr. D. Downe 4228
Vote - Affirmative 4228
Res. 1476, MacLeod, Marie - North Queens Sch.: Legislative Visits -
Commend, Mr. K. Morash 4228
Vote - Affirmative 4229
Res. 1477, MacDonald, Mary Jess - N.S. Sch. Bds. Assoc.:
Member Recognition Award - Congrats., Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4229
Vote - Affirmative 4230
Res. 1478, Access Awareness Wk. (27/05-02/06/01): Partnership for
Access Awareness/Participants - Congrats., Mr. D. Wilson 4230
Vote - Affirmative 4231
Res. 1479, Langley, Brian: Dr. Hugh A. Noble Award - Congrats.,
Ms. M. McGrath 4231
Vote - Affirmative 4231
Res. 1480, Gov't. (N.S.) - Roads: Tax Revenues - Commit,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4231
Res. 1481, Edmunds, Lindsey - Science Fair Proj.: Can. Med. Assoc.
Journal - Publication Congrats., Dr. J. Smith 4232
Vote - Affirmative 4233
Res. 1482, Lowe, Claude & Marian - Anna. Co. Rural Beautification
Comm.: Award - Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4233
Vote - Affirmative 4234
Res. 1483, Agric. & Fish. - Foot & Mouth Disease: Farms (N.S.) -
Safety Ensure, Mr. J. MacDonell 4234
Vote - Affirmative 4234
Res. 1484, Gov't. (N.S.) - Control: Fin. Min. - Admission Confirm,
Mr. D. Wilson 4234
Res. 1485, Royal Can. Army - Cadet Corps.: Role - Praise,
(by Mr. D. Hendsbee), Mr. W. Dooks 4235
Vote - Affirmative 4236
Res. 1486, Cumberland Shrine Club/Shriners (N. America) - Congrats.:
Children Assistance - Thank, (by Mr. B. Taylor) The Speaker 4236
Vote - Affirmative 4237
Res. 1487, Mitchell, George - Senior Wheels (Bridgewater):
Contribution - Congrats., Mr. D. Downe 4237
Vote - Affirmative 4238
Res. 1488, East Preston United Baptist Church - Ladies Auxiliary:
Elders - Honour Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 4238
Vote - Affirmative 4239
Res. 1489, Best Western Aurora Inn (Kingston, Kings Co.):
Anniv. (20th) - Congrats., Mr. J. Carey 4239
Vote - Affirmative 4239
Res. 1490, Avery, Ms. Kim - Guysborough Waterfront Dev. Proj./Comm.:
Efforts - Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm 4240
Vote - Affirmative 4240
Res. 1491, Lunenburg Bd. of Trade - Visitor Service Ctr.: Opening -
Congrats., Hon. M. Baker 4240
Vote - Affirmative 4241
Res. 1492, N.S. School Athletic Fed. - Awards: Recipients - Congrats.,
Mr. J. Chataway 4241
Vote - Affirmative 4242
Res. 1493, Sheppard, David - House of Assembly "Survivor":
Appreciation - Express, Hon. D. Morse 4242
Vote - Affirmative 4243
Res. 1494, Mahone Bay Trading Co. - Store Opening: Owner/Staff -
Congrats., Hon. M. Baker 4243
Vote - Affirmative 4243
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 505, Health - Care: Private Clinic - Discussion Confirm,
Mr. D. Dexter 4244
No. 506, Health - Physician Recruitment Policy: Municipalities -
Approval Confirm, Mr. W. Gaudet 4245
No. 507, Fin. - Seniors: Tax Rebates/Prop. Tax - Increases Correlate,
Mr. J. Pye 4246
No. 508, Health - Physician Recruitment: Grants Provision -
Municipalities Identify, Dr. J. Smith 4247
No. 509, Educ. - Knowledge House: Advanced Studies Prog. - Fees,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4248
No. 510, Health - Physician Recruitment: Grants Provision -
Municipalities Identify, Dr. J. Smith 4249
No. 511, Educ. - Private Company/Bus. Courses: Arts & Humanities -^^
Bias, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4250
No. 512, Petroleum Directorate - Oil-Based Drilling Mud: Disposal -
Environ. Regs., Mr. Manning MacDonald 4251
No. 513, Premier - Meetings: Premier Grimes (Nfld.) - Outcome,
Mr. J. Holm 4253
No. 514, Fin. - Transfer Pmts.: Province (N.S.) - Reliance,
Mr. D. Downe 4254
No. 515, Educ. - Caldwell Rd. Elem. Sch.: Lunch Fees - Min. Action,
Mr. K. Deveaux 4255
No. 516, EMO - DHA: Budget Cuts - Rural Emerg. Serv. Effect,
Mr. W. Gaudet 4257
No. 517, Econ. Dev. - Tibbetts Paints Runoff: Cleanup Order Confirm -
N.S. Bus. Dev. Corp., Mr. G. Steele 4258
No. 518, Health - Dalhousie Med. Sch.: Training Spots - Increase,
Dr. J. Smith 4259
No. 519, Environ. & Lbr. - Const. Debris: HRM - Location,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 4260
No. 520, Justice - Public Prosecutions: Director - Hire, Mr. M. Samson 4261
No. 521, Nat. Res.: Sustainability Fund - Intent, Mr. J. MacDonell 4262
No. 522, Environ. & Lbr. - Water: Private Companies -
Export Policy Plan, Mr. R. MacKinnon 4264
No. 523, Nat. Res. - Subsidence: Policy - Details, Mr. F. Corbett 4265
No. 524, Women, Status of - Women's Centres (Truro): Funding -
Ensure, Mr. D. Wilson 4266
No. 525, Nat. Res. - Dominion Beach: Erosion - Action Details,
Mr. F. Corbett 4267
No. 526, Transport. & Pub. Wks. - Little Bras d'Or Bridge:
Work - Status, Mr. B. Boudreau 4269
No. 527, Environ. - Antifreeze: Collection - Enforcement Details,
Mr. J. Holm 4270
No. 528, Health - South Shore Reg. Hosp.: Position Cancellation -
Details, Mr. D. Downe 4271
OPPOSITION MEMBERS' BUSINESS:
PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 59, Motor Vehicle Act 4272
Dr. J. Smith 4272
Hon. A. MacIsaac 4275
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4279
Mr. B. Barnett 4283
No. 46, Sydney Casino Profits Distribution Act 4287
Mr. D. Wilson 4287
Hon. N. LeBlanc 4290
Mr. F. Corbett 4294
Mr. J. Pye 4295
Mr. Manning MacDonald 4296
Mr. B. Taylor 4299
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Sea King Helicopters - Gov't. (Can.): Replacement - Urge:
Mr. J. Carey 4300
Mr. K. Deveaux 4303
Dr. J. Smith 4306
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Thur., May 31st at 12:00 noon 4309
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 1495, Riley, Mrs. Majorie - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4310
Res. 1496, Ross, Mrs. Marjorie - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4310
Res. 1497, Adams, Mrs. Beatrice - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4311
Res. 1498, Fairfax, Mrs. Sarah - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4311
Res. 1499, James, Mrs. Rita - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4312
Res. 1500, Simmonds, Mrs. Ada - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4312
Res. 1501, Slawter, Mrs. Dorothy - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4313
Res. 1502, Clayton, Mrs. Ida - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4313
Res. 1503, Thomas, Mrs. Gladys - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4314
Res. 1504, Kane, Mrs. Mary Jane - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4314
Res. 1505, Glasgow, Mrs. Pearl - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4315
Res. 1506, Saunders, Mrs. Nellie - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4315
Res. 1507, Ross, Mrs. Lillian - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4316
Res. 1508, Glasgow, Mrs. Elsie - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4316
Res. 1509, Johnson, Mrs. Elsie - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4317
Res. 1510, Colley, Mrs. Edna - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4317
Res. 1511, Brooks, Mrs. Eliza - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4318
Res. 1512, Colley, Mrs. Edith - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4318
Res. 1513, Clayton, Mrs. Ida - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4319
Res. 1514, Clayton, Mrs. Ada - Salute: East Preston United Baptist
Church Ladies Aux. - Commend, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4319
Res. 1515, Looke, Andy & Wendy - Can. Woodlot Forum: Outstanding
Contractor of the Year Award - Congrats., Hon. M. Baker 4320
Res. 1516, Ingram, Andy - Millwood HS: Exemplary Participation
Award - Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 4320
Res. 1517, Nicks, Stephen - Millwood HS: Exemplary Participation
Award - Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 4321
Res. 1518, MacDonald, Candace - Millwood HS: Exemplary
Participation Award - Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 4321
Res. 1519, Pashkowski, Amanda - Millwood HS: Exemplary
Participation Award - Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 4322
Res. 1520, Marchand, Larry - Millwood HS: Exemplary
Participation Award - Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 4322
Res. 1521, Lutz, Dorothy - Sackville Heights Jr. HS: Outstanding
Service Award - Congrats., Mr. B. Barnet 4323