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HANSARD 17-25 DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS Speaker: Honourable Kevin Murphy Published by Order of the Legislature by Hansard Reporting Services and printed by the Queen's Printer. Available on INTERNET at http://nslegislature.ca/index.php/proceedings/hansard/ First Session THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: Gov’t. (N.S.) - Woods Hbr. Area: Cellphone Cov. - Ensure, Hon. C. d’Entremont ..........................................................................................1767 Gov’t. (N.S.): Multiple Chem. Sensitivity - Recognize, Mr. C. Porter ......................................................................................................1768 PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Private and Local Bills Committee, Mr. B. Maguire ..................................................................................................1768 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 491, CCH - Johnson, Ursula: 2017 Sobey Art Awd. - Recognize, Hon. L. Glavine ............................................................................1769 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1769 Res. 492, Gov’t. (N.S.): Congratulatory Motions - Approve, Hon. G. MacLellan ............................................................................................1769 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1770 2 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Durnford, Keegan: Clan Sutherland Awd. - Congrats., Ms. B. Adams ....................................................................................................1770 PTSD: Womens’ Rights - Justice, Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................1770 CMWC (Greenwood): Invictus Games Performance - Recognize, Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................1771 Price, Mary: Lifetime Achievement Awd. - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................1771 Johnson, Ursula: 2017 Sobey Art Award - Congrats., Ms. S. Leblanc ...................................................................................................1772 Provo, Ivy: Community Contributions - Thank, Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................1772 Ukelele Ceilidh (7th Intl.): Organizers/Performers - Congrats., Ms. K. Masland ..................................................................................................1773 CUPE Local 1867: Patience & Fortitude - Commend, Ms. T. Martin .....................................................................................................1773 C.B. Ctr. for Craft & Design: Anniv. (10th) - Congrats., Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................1773 Dart. East - 2017 Canada Games: Athletes - Congrats., Mr. T. Halman....................................................................................................1774 N.S. SPCA: Hard Work and Dedication - Commend, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................1774 Arsenault, Daniel - North Nova Educ. Ctr.: Grade 12 - Best Wishes, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................1775 Chouinard, Hillary/Keating, Nancy/Simm, Al: Canada Gate - Thank, Mr. B. Horne .......................................................................................1776 N.S. Lifeguard Serv.: Lives Saved - Thank, Mr. A. MacMaster..............................................................................................1776 Baillie, Jim: Robertson Assoc. Awd. - Congrats., Hon. K. Casey ....................................................................................................1777 ME to WE Prog.: Food Bank Fundraising - Thank, Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................1778 Cole, Desmond - Black/Indigenous Justice: Analysis - Thank, Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................1778 Barteaux, Bruce - 100km Run: Fight Against Cancer - Thank, Mr. B. Jessome ...................................................................................................1779 Schwartz, Ken/O’Neill, Chris: Arts Contributions - Recognize, Mr. J. Lohr .........................................................................................................1779 Croft, Daniel - Birthday Wishes, Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft ...........................................................................................1780 Bristol, Dick: Dick’s Jamboree - Appreciation, Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin....................................................................................1780 3 Mann, Graham - Lean Systems: Young Entrepreneur Awd. - Congrats., Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft .......................................................................1781 MLAs/Staff: Hard Work - Acknowledge, Mr. L. Harrison ..................................................................................................1781 Barron, Morgan: N.Y. Rangers Draft - Congrats., Ms. R. DiCostanzo .............................................................................................1781 Isle Madame - Chase the Ace: Community Benefit - Vols. Thank, Ms. A. Paon........................................................................................................1782 Leslie, Megan - WWF Appt.: President/CEO - Congrats., Ms. C. Chender ..................................................................................................1782 Shorley, Ken: 2017 Valley Arts Award - Congrats., Mr. K. Irving ......................................................................................................1783 MLAs - Thank, Mr. B. Johns .......................................................................................................1783 Bus Stop Theatre: Positive Impact - Recognize, Ms. S. Leblanc ...................................................................................................1784 Corning, Sara: Armenian Nat. Comm. of Toronto - Honour, Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................1784 Smith, Mike/Lombard, Jason & Dominique: Volunteer Work - Acknowledge, Ms. B. Adams ..........................................................................1785 Paul, Daniel: First Novel - Honour, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................1785 Hunter, Gordon - Hemford Fire Dept.: Retirement - Thanks, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................1786 Covert, Mike - In Memoriam, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................1786 Kane, Emily - Folklore Tattoo: Store Opening - Congrats., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................1787 Elles, Father Charalambos - In Memoriam, Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................1787 Carty, Phil - Arm Wrestling: Successful Season - Congrats., Mr. Gordon Wilson ............................................................................................1787 Mohrez, Ghandi et al: N.S. Bus. of the Year (2017) - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................1788 Women: Public Life - Achievable, Hon. L. Diab ......................................................................................................1788 Steiger, Nicole: Store Opening - Congrats., Hon. T. Ince .......................................................................................................1789 Chow, Trevor: Mid-Amateur Golf Title - Congrats., Mr. B. Jessome ...................................................................................................1789 Hfx. Explosion - Reflect, Mr. K. Irving ......................................................................................................1790 4 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 317, Prem. - Cap & Trade: Impacts - Details Release, Hon. J. Baillie ....................................................................................................1791 No. 318, Prem.: Nursing Home Cuts - Impacts Admit, Mr. G. Burrill .....................................................................................................1792 No. 319, Prem. - NSHA: Board Meeting Minutes - Publicize, Hon. J. Baillie ....................................................................................................1794 No. 320, H&W - Moore, Jeanette: MRI Wait - Explain, Ms. S. Leblanc ...................................................................................................1795 No. 321, Prem.: Bill No. 27 - Proclamation, Hon. J. Baillie ....................................................................................................1796 No. 322, H&W: Roseway Hosp. ER - Accessibility, Ms. K. Masland ..................................................................................................1797 No. 323, Justice: Waterville Young