HANSARD
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HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:
Justice - Sunrise Manor: Secure Treatment Use - Oppose,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6312
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
New York World Trade Centre - September 11, 2001, The Premier 6312
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1955, Terrorist Attacks (09/11/01): Cdn. Forces/Volunteers -
Commend, The Premier 6314
Vote - Affirmative 6315
Res. 1956, Terrorist Attacks (09/11/01): Emergency Organizations -
Applaud, Hon. J. Muir 6319
Vote - Affirmative 6320
Res. 1957, Carmichael, Kate: Death of - Tribute, Hon. J. Purves Vote - Affirmative ~ 6320 6320
Res. 1958, Multicultural Assn. - Congrats., Hon. Rodney MacDonald Vote - Affirmative ~ 6321 6321
Res 1959, Prov. Boundaries Commn.: Select Comm. - Establish,
Hon. R. Russell 6321
Vote - Affirmative 6323
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 70, Healthcare Services Continuation (2001) Act, Mr. W. Gaudet 6323
No. 71, Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre Act, Hon. J. Muir 6324
No. 72, Electronic Evidence Act, Hon. M. Baker 6324
No. 73, Agriculture and Marketing Act, Hon. E. Fage 6324
No. 74, Costs and Fees Act, Hon. M. Baker 6324
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 1960, Cdn. Armed Forces: MLAs - Prayers Send, Mr. D. Dexter Vote - Affirmative ~ 6325 6324
Res. 1961, Terrorist Attacks (09/11/01): Cdn. Armed Forces/
Volunteers - Acknowledge, Mr. W. Gaudet 6325
Vote - Affirmative 6326
Res. 1962, Terrorist Attacks (09/11/01): Cumb. Co. Emergency
Personnel - Applaud, The Speaker (by Hon. E. Fage) 6326
Vote - Affirmative 6327
Res. 1963, Terrorist Attacks (09/11/01) - Travellers: Hosts -
Recognize, Mr. K. Deveaux 6327
Vote - Affirmative 6327
Res. 1964, Petterson, Jim - Birthday (90th), Mr. P. MacEwan Vote - Affirmative ~ 6328 6328
Res. 1965, St. John's Parish (Lunenburg): Assembly - Support,
Hon. M. Baker (by Hon. P. Christie) 6328
Vote - Affirmative 6329
Res. 1966, Commun. Serv.: Advocacy Groups - Thank, Mr. J. Pye 6329
Res. 1967, Sydney Cedars Hall - Anniv. (45th), Mr. Manning MacDonald Vote - Affirmative 6330
6 330
Res. 1968, Shand, Bonnie: Fundraising - Applaud, Mr. C. O'Donnell Vote - Affirmative ~ 6331 6331
Res. 1969, NDP Leader (Fed.): Tolerance - Res. Adopt. Mr. H. Epstein 6331
Res. 1970, Telephone Rates: Rural - Increases, Mr. K. MacAskill 6332
Res. 1971, Grant-Walsh, Margie: Fundraising - Thank, The Premier Vote - Affirmative ~ 6333 6333
Res. 1972, Military Family Resources Centres: Staff - Thank,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 6334
Vote - Affirmative 6334
Res. 1973, Music Ind. Assn. - Congrats., Mr. D. Downe Vote - Affirmative ~ 6335 6334
Res. 1974, Sackville Area Residents: Diverted Travellers - Assistance,
Mr. B. Barnet 6335
Vote - Affirmative 6336
Res. 1975, Cdn. Troops - Messages: NDP Web Site - Use,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 6336
Res. 1976, Cape Breton Nova MLA: Legislature - Return Welcome,
Mr. D. Wilson 6337
Vote - Affirmative 6337
Res. 1977, Pictou United Church/Rev. Moriarty: Efforts - Congrats.,
Mrs. M. Baillie 6337
Vote - Affirmative 6338
Res. 1978, Royal Cdn. Legion Branch 133 - Anniv. (75th),
Mr. J. MacDonell 6338
Vote - Affirmative 6339
Res. 1979, Educ.: C.B.-Victoria Reg. Sch. Bd. - Closures,
Mr. R. MacKinnon 6339
Res. 1980, Carmichael, Kate - Death of: Sympathy - Offer,
Mr. H. Epstein 6340
Vote - Affirmative 6340
Res. 1981, Gov't. (N.S.) - Media Relations, Mr. D. Wilson 6341
ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS:
No. 616, Health: Cuts - Effects, Mr. D. Dexter 6341
No. 617, Health: Bill No. 68 - Worth, Mr. W. Gaudet 6342
No. 618, Educ.: Strait Reg. Sch. Bd. (Sullivan, J.) - Loan Details,
Mr. K. Deveaux 6343
No. 619, Educ. - Advanced Studies Prog.: Students - Refund,
Mr. M. Samson 6345
No. 620, Tourism & Culture: Cultural Div. - Positions,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 6346
No. 621, Educ.: Advanced Studies Prog. - Transition, Mr. M. Samson 6347
No. 622, Educ.: C.B.-Victoria Reg. Sch. Bd. - Funding Formula,
Mr. F. Corbett 6349
No. 623, Fin.: Terrorist Attacks (09/11/01) - Effects, Mr. D. Downe 6350
No. 624, Health - Tobacco Use: Revenue - Effect,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6351
No. 625, PSC: Arbitration Bd. - Response, Mr. D. Wilson 6352
No. 626, PSC: Employment Relations Bd. - Response,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6353
No. 627, Health: Cobequid Multi-Service Centre - Opening, Dr. J. Smith 6354
No. 628, Commun. Serv.: Touch on Wood - Closure, Mr. F. Corbett 6356
No. 629, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Secondary Rds. - Pipelines,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 6357
No. 630, Health: DHAs - Consultants, Mr. D. Dexter 6358
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS:
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 22, Liens Act 6359
Hon. R. Russell 6359
Mr. K. Deveaux 6360
Mr. M. Samson 6361
Mr. B. Boudreau 6362
Mr. R. MacKinnon 6364
Mr. P. MacEwan 6366
Hon. R. Russell 6367
Vote - Affirmative 6367
No. 23, Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act 6367
Hon. R. Russell 6367
Mr. K. Deveaux 6368
Mr. M. Samson 6369
Hon. R. Russell 6371
Vote - Affirmative 6371
HOUSE RECESSED AT 4:54 P.M. 6371
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 5:01 P.M. 6371
STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS:
Fin.: Tobacco Tax - Increase, Hon. N. LeBlanc 6372
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION UNDER RULE 5(5):
Environ. & Lbr. - Tar Ponds/Coke Ovens Residents: Info - Provide:
Mr. F. Corbett 6375
Hon. R. Russell 6378
Mr. C. Clarke 6380
Mr. R. MacKinnon 6381
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Fri., Nov. 2nd at 9:00 a.m. 6383