HANSARD
01-48

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Health - Strait-Richmond Hosp.: Doctor - Hire, Mr. M. Samson 4326
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Youth Secretariat: Web Site - Launch, Hon. Rodney MacDonald 4327
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1522, Credit Union Movement: Contributions - Acknowledge,
The Premier 4329
Vote - Affirmative 4330
Res. 1523, Cdn. Nat'l. Site Licensing Proj. - Research Libraries:
Participants - Congrats., Hon. J. Purves 4330
Vote - Affirmative 4330
Res. 1524, Fire & Emergency Services - Members: Service - Salute,
Hon. D. Morse 4331
Vote - Affirmative 4331
Res. 1525, Health - Cochlear Implant Surgery: Availability (N.S.)
Announcement - Participants Congrats., Hon. J. Muir 4332
Vote - Affirmative 4333
Res. 1526, Spears, Brenda - Soc. Work Commun.: Commitment -
Congrats., Hon. P. Christie 4333
Vote - Affirmative 4333
Res. 1527, Nat'l. Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Can. -
Post-Graduate Scholarships: NSAC - Recipients Congrats.,
Hon. J. Purves 4334
Vote - Affirmative 4334
Res. 1528, MacLean, Ian - Soc. Work. Commun.: Contributions -
Appreciation Extend, Hon. P. Christie 4334
Vote - Affirmative 4335
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 66, Forests Act, Mr. J. MacDonell 4335
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1529, World Health Org.: World No-Tobacco Day - Recognize,
Mr. D. Dexter 4336
Vote - Affirmative 4336
Res. 1530, Health - System: Nurses - Contribution Recognize/
Honour, Dr. J. Smith 4336
Vote - Affirmative 4337
Res. 1531, Quinlivan-Hall, Sarah/Chui, David - Sackville HS:
Lt.-Gov's. Medal - Congrats., Mr. J. Holm 4337
Vote - Affirmative 4338
Res 1532, Gov't. (N.S.) - Head Injury Prevention: Legislation -
Introduce, Mr. W. Gaudet 4338
Res. 1533, Pictou Co. Horse Show - Past Times Farm:
Event Supporters - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 4339
Vote - Affirmative 4339
Res. 1534, World No-Tobacco Day (31/05/01) - Gov't. (N.S.):
Recognize - Second-Hand Smoke Progs. Invest., Mr. D. Downe 4340
Res. 1535, RCAF Airwomen's Reunion - Members: Welcome -
Organizers Acknowledge, Mr. T. Olive 4340
Vote - Affirmative 4341
Res. 1536, Pettigrew, Mark - Hfx. Reg. Sch. Bd.: Golden Apple Award -
Congrats., Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4341
Vote - Affirmative 4342
Res. 1537, Rao, Neesha/Aubut, Anna - Nat'l. Debating
Championship (Jr. High): Success - Congrats., Mr. R. MacKinnon 4342
Vote - Affirmative 4342
Res. 1538, Sinclair, Carol (Guys. Co.): Artistic Achievements -
Congrats., Mr. Ronald Chisholm 4343
Vote - Affirmative 4343
Res. 1539, D-Day (06/06/44) - Veterans: Heroism - Thanks Offer,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4343
Vote - Affirmative 4344
Res. 1540, Health - Nurses: Min. - Support, Mr. D. Wilson 4344
Res. 1541, Anderson, Travis/Boland, Tricia & Uttaro, Daniel/
Quinn, Krista - NSSAF Badminton Championship: Titles -
Congrats., (by Mr. B. Taylor), The Speaker 4345
Vote - Affirmative ^Res. 1542, Young, Joe - East Hants Volunteers Award Night: 4346
Award - Congrats., Mr. J. MacDonell 4346
Vote - Affirmative 4347
Res. 1543, Mine Rescue Competition (N.S./N.B.) - Prince Mine Team:
Victory - Congrats., Mr. B. Boudreau 4347
Vote - Affirmative 4347
Res. 1544, Bell, Sharon - Heritage Credit Union: Service - Congrats.,
Mr. J. Pye 4347
Vote - Affirmative 4348
Res. 1545, Health - Physicians' Salaries: Property Tax Usage -
Tory MLAs (9) Support Explain, Mr. R. MacKinnon 4348
Res. 1546, Riverside Educ. Ctr. - Mi'kmaq Language Prog.:
Chignecto-Central Reg. Sch. Bd. - Applaud,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 4349
Vote - Affirmative 4350
Res. 1547, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Vehicle Compliance Officers:
Future - Prem./Min./NSGEU Meet, Mr. B. Boudreau 4350
Res. 1548, Health - Nurses: Strike Action - Prevent, Dr. J. Smith 4350
Res. 1549, Econ. Dev. - St. Peters Marina: Renovations -
Funding Partners Commend, Mr. M. Samson 4351
Vote - Affirmative 4352
Res. 1550, Law Reform Comm. - Funding: Law Fdn. (N.S.) -
Commend, Mr. M. Samson 4352
Vote - Affirmative 4353
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 529, Health - NSGEU Strike Vote: Results - Meaning,
Mr. D. Dexter 4353
No. 530, Health: Physician Recruitment - Municipalities Involvement,
Mr. W. Gaudet 4354
No. 531, Commun. Serv. - Soc. Assist.: Policy - Table, Mr. J. Pye 4355
No. 532, Health - Physician Recruitment: Grants Provision -
Municipalities Identify, Mr. W. Gaudet 4356
No. 533, Fin. - Taxes/User Fees: Details - Provide, Mr. K. Deveaux 4357
No. 534, Health - Physician Recruitment Policy: Prem. Agreement -
Min. Explain, Dr. J. Smith 4358
No. 535, Agric. & Fish. - Deep Sea Trawlers: Observer Prog. -
Support Confirm, Mr. J. Holm 4360
No. 536, Premier - Nurses: Respect Show - Demands Listen,
Mr. W. Gaudet 4361
No. 537, Health - Nursing Shortage: Workload Issue - Solution,
Mr. D. Dexter 4362
No. 538, Health - Nurses (N.S.): Policy - Health Min. Justify,
Dr. J. Smith 4364
No. 539, Health - Hepatitis C Victims: Gov't. (Can.) Funding -
Intent Follow, Mr. D. Dexter 4365
No. 540, Fin. - Stewardship: Min. Control - Loss Explain,
Mr. D. Downe 4366
No. 541, Environ. & Lbr. - Prospect Rd.: Abandoned Restaurant -
Cleanup, Mr. W. Estabrooks 4367
No. 542, Commun. Serv. - CEIP Recipients: Documentation - Provide,
Mr. B. Boudreau 4368
No. 543, Nat. Res. - Web Site: Submissions - Posting Delay Explain,
Mr. H. Epstein 4369
No. 544, Health - Long-Term Care: Fin. Assessment -
Admission Delay Explain, Mr. M. Samson 4371
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 1:51 P.M. 4371
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 2:32 P.M. 4371
CWH REPORTS 4371
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 54, District of Barrington Health Professionals Assistance Act 4372
Amendment [debate resumed] 4372
Mr. B. Boudreau 4372
Mr. D. Downe 4385
Mr. D. Wilson 4399
Mr. W. Gaudet 4408
Mr. K. MacAskill 4419
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Gov't. (N.S.) - Roads: Increased Tax Revenues - Commit:
Mr. W. Estabrooks 4420
Mr. R. MacKinnon 4423
Mr. B. Taylor 4425
PRIVATE AND LOCAL BILLS FOR THIRD READING:
No. 54, District of Barrington Health Professionals Assistance Act
Amendment [debate resumed] 4428
Mr. K. MacAskill 4428
Adjourned debate 4435
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Fri., June 1st at 9:00 a.m. 4436
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(30:
Res. 1551, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel. - Equalization: Cape Breton
The Lakes MLA - Stance Define, Mr. D. Hendsbee 4437
Res. 1552, Middleton Reg. HS - Athletics: Activity Awards -
Recipients Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4437
Res. 1553, Child Pornography - Gov't. (Can.): Legislation - Pass,
Mr. F. Chipman 4438
Res. 1554, Goucher, Peter - Cornwallis Dist. HS: Principal -
Work Congrats., Mr. M. Parent 4438
Res. 1555, Junction Rd. Elem. Sch. - Public Speaking: Teaching -
Congrats., The Speaker 4439
Res. 1556, Golden Opportunities Voc. Rehab. Ctr. (GOVRC) -
Workshop: Participants - Congrats., The Speaker 4439
Res. 1557, West End Mem. Elem. Sch. - Public Speaking: Teaching -
Commend, The Speaker 4440
Res. 1558, Ropak Inc. (Springhill) - Growth: Employees - Congrats.,
The Speaker 4441
Res. 1559, Digby & Area Rec. Comm. - Adventure Racing Ltd:
Efforts - Congrats., Hon. G. Balser 4441
Res. 1560, Foster, Oren - WWII Soldiers: Film - Applaud,
Hon. G. Balser 4442
Res. 1561, Westville HS - Awards (Non-Academic): Recipients -
Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 4442
Res. 1562, Sports - N.S. Powerlifting Championships: Medals -
Middleton Recipients Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4443
Res. 1563, MacCulloch, Melanie Dawn - St. F.X. Univ.:
BIS Graduation - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 4443
Res. 1564, Westville Citizens Crime Prev. Assoc. - Fundraising:
Efforts - Congrats., Mr. J. DeWolfe 4444
Res. 1565, Int'l. Day of the Lebanese Emigrant - Recognize: George Arab -
Emigrant of the Year Congrats., Mr. Robert Chisholm 4444
Res. 1566, Coady, Louise - Valley View Villa: Award - Congrats.,
Mr. J. DeWolfe 4445
Res. 1567, Chapman, Harry: Dartmouth Book Award - Congrats.,
Mr. T. Olive 4445
Res. 1568, Williams, Shelley - Hockey: Investors Group Commun.
Sport Admin. Award - Congrats., Mr. F. Chipman 4446
Res. 1569, Heighton, Ronnie - Landlubbers Lobster and Seafood:
Opening - Good Fortune Wish, Mrs. M. Baillie 4446
Res. 1570, Laurie Lodge No. 70: Anniv. (125th) - Congrats.,
The Speaker 4447