HANSARD
01-66

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS

Speaker: Honourable Murray Scott

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Second Session

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS 6823
GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2246, RCL - Salute, The Premier Vote - Affirmative ~ 6824 6824
Res. 2247, Postcard of Thanks Prog. - Congrats., Hon. J. Purves Vote - Affirmative ~ 6825 6825
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS:
No. 86, Pharmacy Act, Hon. J. Muir 6826
No. 87, Cosmetology Act, Hon. J. Purves 6826
No. 88, Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act, Hon. G. Balser 6826
NOTICES OF MOTION:
Res. 2248, Veterans - House of Assembly: Gratitude - Pledge,
Mr. D. Dexter (by Mr. J. Holm) 6826
Vote - Affirmative 6827
Res. 2249, Remembrance Day - Ceremonies: MLAs - Attend,
Mr. W. Gaudet 6827
Vote - Affirmative 6828
Res. 2250, Postcard of Thanks Prog.: Sponsors - Thank, Mr. W. Langille Vote - Affirmative 6828
6 828
Res. 2251, Remembrance Day - Women Veterans: MLAs - Praise,
Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6828
Vote - Affirmative 6829
Res. 2252, McDougall, Glen G.: Supreme Court (N.S.) - Appt.,
Mr. Manning MacDonald 6829
Vote - Affirmative 6830
Res. 2253, Peppard, Mr. Jamie: All-Strength Cdn. Finals - 1st Place,
Mr. F. Chipman 6830
Vote - Affirmative 6831
Res. 2254, Ryan Mem. Scholarship Hockey Tournament -
TIANS Award, Mr. F. Corbett 6831
Vote - Affirmative 6832
Res. 2255, Health: Care Systems - Dismantling, Dr. J. Smith 6832
Res. 2256, Kings Co. Business Awards: Nominees - Congrats.,
Mr. J. Carey 6833
Vote - Affirmative 6833
Res. 2257, Moon, Sam: United Way Campaign - Poster Boy,
Mr. J. Pye 6833
Vote - Affirmative 6834
Res. 2258, Nat. Res.: Softwood Lumber Ind. (N.S.) - Protect,
Mr. K. MacAskill 6834
Res. 2259, Debert United Baptist Church - Anniv. (150th),
Mr. W. Langille 6835
Vote - Affirmative 6835
Res. 2260, VanNiewenhuizen, Rene: TIANS Award - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 6836
Vote - Affirmative 6836
Res. 2261, Gov't. (N.S.): 800 Days - Tenure, Mr. P. MacEwan 6836
Res. 2262, Chester Yacht Club: Cdn. Yacht Assoc. Championship -
Hosting, Mr. J. Chataway 6837
Vote - Affirmative 6838
Res. 2263, Quinpool Rd. Mainstreet Dist. Assoc. - Commend,
Mr. H. Epstein 6838
Vote - Affirmative 6839
Res. 2264, APENS Awards: Recipients - Congrats., Mr. R. MacKinnon Vote - Affirmative ~ 6839 6839
Res. 2265, Waterfront Dev. Corp.: Award - Congrats., Mr. T. Olive Vote - Affirmative ~ 6840 6840
Res. 2266, Urban Farm Museum Soc. (Spryfield) - Congrats.,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 6840
Vote - Affirmative 6841
Res. 2267, Remembrance Day - Ceremonies: MLAs - Attend,
Mr. M. Samson 6841
Vote - Affirmative 6842
Res. 2268, Cornwallis Museum Soc.: Historic Designation - Encourage,
Mr. G. Balser 6842
Vote - Affirmative 6843
Res. 2269, Kennetcook United Church: Veterans - Plaque,
Mr. J. McDonell 6843
Vote - Affirmative 6844
Res. 2270, N. Sydney: Revitalization - Congrats., Mr. B. Boudreau Vote - Affirmative ~ 6844 6844
Res. 2271, Kehoe, Bob: Lunenburg Folk Hbr. Fest. - Congrats.,
Hon. M. Baker 6844
Vote - Affirmative 6845
Res. 2272, Nat'l. Pensioners & Sr. Citizens Fed. - Health Care: Efforts -
Assist, Ms. Maureen MacDonald 6845
Res. 2273, Ryan Mem. Scholarship Hockey Tournament: TIANS -
Award, Mr. D. Wilson 6846
Vote - Affirmative 6847
Res. 2274, Serv. N.S. & Mun. Rel.: Seniors - Prop. Tax Rebate,
Mr. J. Pye 6847
Res. 2275, Econ. Dev. - ACL: Min. - Save, Mr. D. Downe 6847
Res. 2276, St. John's Cemetery (Windsor) - Vandalism: Disgust -
Express, Hon. R. Russell 6848
Vote - Affirmative 6849
Res. 2277, Sports - SMU Huskies: Soccer Team - Congrats.,
Mr. H. Epstein 6849
Vote - Affirmative 6849
Res. 2278, Fin. - Min.: Pipeline - Disclosure, Mr. Manning MacDonald 6850
Res. 2279, Girl Guides - Canada Cord: Recipients - Congrats.,
Mr. W. Estabrooks 6850
Vote - Affirmative 6851
Res. 2280, Bragg, Doug (Deceased): Atl. Agric. Hall of Fame -
Induction, Mr. D. Downe 6851
Vote - Affirmative 6851
Res. 2281, Chebucto Boys and Girls Club: Grant - Congrats.,
Mr. Robert Chisholm 6852
Vote - Affirmative 6852
Res. 2282, Vaughan, J. Philip - APENS Award, Mr. W. Gaudet Vote - Affirmative ~ 6853 6853
Res. 2283, Terry Fox Run - Hants East: Runners - Congrats.,
Mr. J. MacDonell 6853
Vote - Affirmative 6854
Res. 2284, Health: Paramedic Training Prog. (N.S.) - Relocation,
Dr. J. Smith 6854
Res. 2285, Transport. & Pub. Wks.: Seal Island Bridge -
Traffic Concerns, Mr. K. MacAskill 6855
Res. 2286, Educ.: Georges River Sch. - Retain, Mr. B. Boudreau 6855
Res. 2287, Fin. - Casino (Sydney): Charity - Funds Restore,
Mr. D. Wilson 6856
HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CWH ON BILLS AT 9:51 A.M. 6857
HOUSE RECONVENED AT 10:17 A.M. 6857
CWH REPORTS 6857
PUBLIC BILLS FOR SECOND READING:
No. 83, Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act 6858
Hon. E. Fage 6858
Mr. J. MacDonell 6859
Mr. D. Downe 6859
Hon. E. Fage 6861
Vote - Affirmative 6862
No. 84, Vital Statistics Act 6862
Hon. A. MacIsaac 6862
Mr. G. Steele 6864
Mr. B. Boudreau 6865
Mr. R. MacKinnon 6866
Hon. A. MacIsaac 6868
Vote - Affirmative 6869
No. 85, Real Estate Trading Act 6870
Hon. A. MacIsaac 6870
Mr. G. Steele 6871
Mr. B. Boudreau 6872
Hon. A. MacIsaac 6872
Vote - Affirmative 6872
ADJOURNMENT, House rose to meet again on Tue., Nov. 13th at 4:00 p.m. 6873
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 2244, RCL: Centennial Branch 60 - Congrats., Mr. D. Hendsbee 6874
Res. 2245, RCL: Eastern Marine Branch 161 - Congrats.,
Mr. D. Hendsbee 6874
NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32(3):
Res. 2288, RCL: C.B. Lumsden Branch 074 - Salute, Mr. D. Morse 6876
Res. 2289, RCL: St. Peter's Branch 047 - Salute, Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6876
Res. 2290, RCL: L'Ardoise Branch 110 - Salute, Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6877
Res. 2291, RCL: Isle Madame Branch 150 (Arichat) - Salute,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6878
Res. 2292, RCL: Port Hawkesbury Branch 043 - Salute,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6878
Res. 2293, RCL: Cambrai Branch 037 (Mulgrave) - Salute,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6879
Res. 2294, RCL: Chedabucto Branch 046 (Canso) - Salute,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6879
Res. 2295, RCL: Sherbrooke Branch 056 - Salute, Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6880
Res. 2296, RCL: Torbay Branch 117 (Larry's River) - Salute,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6881
Res. 2297, RCL: Liscomb Branch 086 - Salute, Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6881
Res. 2298, RCL: Guysborough Branch 081 - Salute,
Mr. Ronald Chisholm 6882
Res. 2299, RCL: Hants Co. Branch 009 (Windsor) - Salute,
Hon. R. Russell 6882
Res. 2300, RCL: White Ensign Branch 129 (Halifax) - Salute,
Hon. J. Purves 6883
Res. 2301, RCL: Scotia Branch 025 (Halifax) - Salute, Hon. J. Purves 6884
Res. 2302, RCL: Vimy Branch 027 (Halifax) - Salute, Hon. J. Purves 6884
Res. 2303, RCL: William Hall V.C. Branch 057 (Halifax) - Salute,
The Speaker 6885
Res. 2304, RCL: Colchester Branch 026 (Truro) - Salute, Hon. J. Muir 6885
Res. 2305, RCL: Bedford Branch 095 - Salute, Hon. P. Christie 6886
Res. 2306, RCL: Dieppe Branch 090 (Waverley) - Salute,
Hon. P. Christie 6887
Res. 2307, RCL: Breton Branch 8 (Sydney Mines) - Salute,
Mr. C. Clarke 6887
Res. 2308, RCL: Armstrong Memorial Branch 19 (North Sydney) -
Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6888
Res. 2309, RCL: Florence Memorial Branch 83 - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6888
Res. 2310, RCL: Marconi Branch 119 (Boughton) - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6889
Res. 2311, RCL: Dominion Branch 078 - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6889
Res. 2312, RCL: Port Morien Branch 055 - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6890
Res. 2313, RCL: Passchendale Branch 040 (Glace Bay) - Salute,
Mr. C. Clarke 6891
Res. 2314, RCL: Donkin Branch 005 - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6891
Res. 2315, RCL: J.B. Croak Memorial Branch 003 (Glace Bay) - Salute,
Mr. C. Clarke 6892
Res. 2316, RCL: Dr. Cecil Sparrow Branch 002 (Reserve Mines) - Salute,
Mr. C. Clarke 6892
Res. 2317, RCL: East Bay Branch 151 (Sydney) - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6893
Res. 2318, RCL: Ashby Branch 138 (Sydney) - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6894
Res. 2319, RCL: Whitney Pier Branch 128 (Whitney Pier) - Salute,
Mr. C. Clarke 6894
Res. 2320, RCL: Westside Branch 126 (Sydney) - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6895
Res. 2321, RCL: Louisburg Branch 062 - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6895
Res. 2322, RCL: New Waterford Branch 015 - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6896
Res. 2323, RCL: Sydney Branch 012 - Salute, Mr. C. Clarke 6897
Res. 2324, RCL: Stellarton Branch 028 - Salute, Hon. J. Hamm 6897
Res. 2325, RCL: Trenton Branch 029 - Salute, Hon. J. Hamm 6898
Res. 2326, RCL: Normandy Branch 034, New Glasgow, Hon. J. Hamm 6898
Res. 2327, RCL: Capriquet Branch 092 (Freeport) - Salute,
Hon. G. Balser 6899
Res. 2328, RCL: Weymouth Branch 067 - Salute, Hon. G. Balser 6900
Res. 2329, RCL: Bear River Branch 022 - Salute, Hon. G. Balser 6900
Res. 2330, RCL: Digby Branch 020 - Salute, Hon. G. Balser 6901
Res. 2331, RCL: Eureka Branch 075 - Salute, Mr. J. DeWolfe 6901
Res. 2332, RCL: Hopewell Branch 137 - Salute, Mr. J. DeWolfe 6902
Res. 2333, RCL: Westville Branch 035 - Salute, Mr. J. DeWolfe 6903
Res. 2334, RCL: Arras Branch 059 (Antigonish) - Salute,
Hon. A. MacIsaac 6903
Res. 2335, RCL: Elmsdale Branch 048 - Salute, Mr. B. Taylor 6904
Res. 2336, RCL: Valley Branch 147 (Upper Musquodoboit) - Salute,
Mr. B. Taylor 6904
Res. 2337, RCL: Montgomery Branch 133 (Enfield) - Salute,
Mr. B. Taylor 6905
Res. 2338, RCL: Shubenacadie Branch 111 - Salute, Mr. B. Taylor 6906
Res. 2339, RCL: Stewiacke Branch 070 - Salute, Mr. B. Taylor 6906
Res. 2340, RCL: Inverness Branch 132 - Salute,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6907
Res. 2341, RCL: Whycocomagh Branch 123 - Salute,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6907
Res. 2342, RCL: Cheticamp Branch 032 - Salute,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6908
Res. 2343, RCL: Neil's Harbour Branch 085 - Salute,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6909
Res. 2344, RCL: Victoria Branch 053 (Baddeck) - Salute,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6909
Res. 2345, RCL: Grandona Branch 124 (Iona) - Salute,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6910
Res. 2346, RCL: North Ingonish Branch 105 - Salute,
Hon. Rodney MacDonald 6910
Res. 2347, RCL: Lunenburg Branch 023 - Salute, Hon. M. Baker 6911
Res. 2348, RCL: Bridgewater Branch 024 - Salute, Hon. M. Baker 6912
Res. 2349, RCL: Mahone Bay Branch 049 - Salute, Hon. M. Baker 6912
Res. 2350, RCL: New Germany Branch 102 - Salute, Hon. M. Baker 6913
Res. 2351, RCL: Tatamagouche Branch 064 - Salute, Mr. W. Langille 6913
Res. 2352, RCL: Cobequid Branch 072 (Great Village) - Salute,
Mr. W. Langille 6914
Res. 2353, RCL: Debert Branch 106 - Salute, Mr. W. Langille 6915
Res. 2354, McDougall, Glen: Supreme Court (N.S.) - Appt.,
Mr. R. MacKinnon 6915
Res. 2355, Roseway River 4-H Club: 4-H Prov. Flag - Congrats.,
Mr. C. O'Donnell 6916
Res. 2356, RCL: Cape Sable Branch 148 (Clark's Harbour) - Salute,
Mr. C. O'Donnell 6916
Res. 2357, RCL: Lockeport Branch 080 - Salute, Mr. C. O'Donnell 6917
Res. 2358, RCL: Loyalist Branch 063 (Shelburne) - Salute,
Mr. C. O'Donnell 6917
Res. 2359, RCL: A.L. Patterson Branch 087 (Caledonia) - Salute,
Mr. K. Morash 6918
Res. 2360, RCL: Mersey Branch 038 (Liverpool) - Salute,
Mr. K. Morash 6919
Res. 2361, RCL: Alvin Foster Memorial Branch 098 (Kingston) - Salute,
Mr. J. Carey 6919
Res. 2362, RCL: Ortona Branch 069 (Berwick) - Salute, Mr. J. Carey 6920
Res. 2363, RCL: Pictou Branch 16 - Salute, Mrs. M. Baillie 6920
Res. 2364, RCL: River John Branch 108 - Salute, Mrs. M. Baillie 6921
Res. 2365, RCL: Courcelette Branch 058 (Sheet Harbour) - Salute,
Mr. W. Dooks 6922
Res. 2366, RCL: Four Harbours Branch 120 (Tangier) - Salute,
Mr. W. Dooks 6922
Res. 2367, RCL: Eastern Marine Branch 161 (Head of Chezzetcook) -
Salute, Mr. W. Dooks 6923
Res. 2368, RCL: Yarmouth Branch 061 - Salute, Mr. R. Hurlburt 6923
Res. 2369, RCL: Port Maitland Branch 143 - Salute, Mr. R. Hurlburt 6924
Res. 2370, RCL: Carleton Consolidated Branch 167 - Salute,
Mr. R. Hurlburt 6925
Res. 2371, RCL: Parrsboro Branch 045 - Salute, The Speaker 6925
Res. 2372, RCL: Oxford Branch 036 - Salute, The Speaker 6926
Res. 2373, RCL: Springhill Branch 017 - Salute, The Speaker 6926
Res. 2374, RCL: River Hebert Branch 014 - Salute, The Speaker 6927
Res. 2375, RCL: Joggins Branch 004 - Salute, The Speaker 6928
Res. 2376, RCL: Clementsport Branch 122 - Salute, Hon. G. Balser 6928
Res. 2377, McWhinnie, Cyril: Anna. Co. - Land Dispute,
Hon. G. Balser 6929
Res. 2378, RCL: Amherst Branch 010 - Salute, Hon. E. Fage 6929
Res. 2379, RCL: Pugwash Branch 060 - Salute, Hon. E. Fage 6930
Res. 2380, RCL: Malagash Branch 097 - Salute, Hon. E. Fage 6930
Res. 2381, RCL: Seaside Branch 104 (Wallace) - Salute, Hon. E. Fage 6931
Res. 2382, RCL: Maccan Branch 134 - Salute,
Hon. E. Fage/The Speaker 6932
Res. 2383, RCL: Fairview Branch 142 (Halifax) - Salute,
Ms. M. McGrath 6932
Res. 2384, RCL: Spryfield Branch 152 - Salute, Ms. M. McGrath 6933
Res. 2385, RCL: Somme Branch 031 (Dartmouth) - Salute, Mr. T. Olive 6933
Res. 2386, RCL: Cornwallis Branch 013 (Dartmouth) - Salute,
Mr. T. Olive 6934
Res. 2387, RCL: Centennial Branch 160 (Dartmouth) - Salute,
Mr. T. Olive 6935
Res. 2388, RCL: Caen Branch 164 (Eastern Passage) - Salute,
Mr. T. Olive 6935
Res. 2389, RCL: Mount Uniacke Branch 165 - Salute, Mr. B. Barnet 6936
Res. 2390, RCL: Calais Branch 162 (Lower Sackville) - Salute,
Mr. B. Barnet 6936
Res. 2391, RCL: Middleton Branch 001 - Salute, Mr. F. Chipman 6937
Res. 2392, RCL: Lawrencetown Branch 112 - Salute, Mr. F. Chipman 6938
Res. 2393, RCL: Bridgetown Branch 033 - Salute, Mr. F. Chipman 6938
Res. 2394, RCL: Port Royal Branch 021 (Annapolis Royal) - Salute,
Mr. F. Chipman 6939
Res. 2395, RCL: Wedgeport Branch 155 - Salute, Hon. N. LeBlanc 6939
Res. 2396, RCL: Argyle & Pubnico Branch 094 (Glenwood) - Salute,
Hon. N. LeBlanc 6940
Res. 2397, RCL: West Pubnico Branch 066 - Salute, Hon. N. LeBlanc 6941
Res. 2398, RCL: Clare Branch 052 (Saulnierville) - Salute,
Hon. N. LeBlanc 6941
Res. 2399, RCL: Atlantic Branch 153 (White's Lake) - Salute,
Mr. J. Chataway 6942
Res. 2400, RCL: MacDonald Memorial Branch 156 (Lakeside) -
Salute, Mr. J. Chataway 6942
Res. 2401, RCL: St. Margarets Bay Branch 116 (Tantallon) - Salute,
Mr. J. Chataway 6943
Res. 2402, RCL: Habitant Branch 073 (Canning) - Salute, Mr. M. Parent 6944
Res. 2403, RCL: Kings Branch 006 (Kentville) - Salute, Mr. M. Parent 6944
Res. 2404, RCL: F.E. Butler Branch 44 (Chester) - Salute,
Mr. J. Chataway 6945
Res. 2405, RCL: New Ross Branch 79 - Salute, Mr. J. Chataway 6945
Res. 2406, RCL: St. Margarets Bay Branch 116 - Salute, Mr. J. Chataway 6946
Res. 2407, RCL: Harding Branch 144 - Salute, Mr. J. Chataway 6946
Res. 2408, RCL: Everett Branch 88 - Salute, Mr. J. Chataway 6947
Res. 2409, Hubbards Lions Club: Remembrance Day - Service,
Mr. J. Chataway 6948