November 13, 2008

108 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

The House met at 12:00 Noon.

Prayers.

TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS

Hon. M. Scott, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, tabled information regarding CIT Corporation.

Hon. C. d’Entremont, Minister of Health, advised that he had replied to a certain letter regarding the wait time reduction fund on September 18, 2009 and tabled same.

Hon. C. d’Entremont, Minister of Health, tabled the 2007-08 Annual Report of the Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation.

Hon. J. Muir, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, on behalf of Hon. K. Casey, Minister of Education, tabled the NSCC Report to the Community, 2008.

POINT OF PRIVILEGE

F. Corbett, Cape Breton Centre, rose on a point of privilege regarding threats made by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Hon. R. Chisholm offered his apology, which was accepted by F. Corbett and on behalf of his caucus.

PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS

C. Parker, Pictou West, tabled a petition regarding the condition of the Millbrook Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

Pursuant to the order, the following notices were passed in at the Clerk’s table:

Res. No. 5127 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Premier - saluting those who have sought democratic rights.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 109

Res. No. 5128 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Premier - congratulations to Mitch MacDonald and his success on Canadian Idol.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5129 - Hon. D. Morse, Minister of Natural Resources on behalf of Hon. R. Hurlburt, Minister responsible for Military Relation - recognition of the tremendous commitment of Chris Power in serving Canada's interests here at home and around the world.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5130 - Hon. D. Morse, Minister of Natural Resources - recognition of those involved with the Joggins Fossil Cliffs development.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5131 - Hon. C. d’Entremont, Minister of Health - recognition of Bandage International.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5132 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Minister of Emergency Management - congratulations to those involved with an Emergency Management Conference.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5133 - Hon. J. Streatch, Minister of Community Services - recognition of the Strait Area Transit Cooperative Ltd for their commitment to support sustainability within rural and urban communities.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5134 - Hon. A. MacIsaac, Minister of Economic Development - recognition of a Sail Training Conference in Halifax. 110 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5135 - Hon. D. Morse, Minister of Natural Resources - best wishes to Upper Clements Park in finding a replacement bear.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5136 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Minister of Emergency Management - recognition of the Atlantic 911 Conference and 911 call takers.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following bill was introduced by the following Member, read a first and ordered to be read a second time on a future day:

No. 219. An Act to Provide Accountability in the Reporting of Wait Times in Nova Scotia

(H. David Wilson - Glace Bay)

NOTICES OF MOTION

Pursuant to the order, the following notices were passed in at the Clerk’s table:

Res. No. 5137 - Maureen MacDonald, Halifax Needham - recognition of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons in Nova Scotia.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5138 - L. Glavine, Kings West - Minister of Economic Development must refrain from making bold predictions.

Res. No. 5139 - K. Bain, Victoria-The Lakes - recognition of the Middle River Recreational Association in doing their utmost to keep their community active. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 111

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5140 - V. Conrad, Queens - congratulations to Nick Hasey on his quick thinking in coming to the rescue of his grandmother during a medical emergency.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5141 - D. Whalen, Halifax Clayton Park - recognition of the band, Grassmarket.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5142 - P. Dunn, Pictou Centre - recognition of Wear Well Garments on its 30th Anniversary.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5143 - Hon. D. Dexter, Leader of the Opposition - the Premier’s carbon tax will receive a cold response.

Res. No. 5144 - K. Colwell, Preston - calling for an economic outlook update.

Res. No. 5145 - C. Porter, Hants West - recognition of students at Three Mile Plains elementary school for their anti-bullying stand.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5146 - F. Corbett, Cape Breton Centre - best wishes to Dr. Mike Laffin for a full and speedy recovery.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5147 - K. Colwell, Preston - NDP must admit their oil storage plan was flawed. 112 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Res. No. 5148 - K. Bain, Victoria-The Lakes - recognition of the Baddeck Academy Senior Boys Golf Team and wish them success in the future.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5149 - J. MacDonell, Hants East - recognition of Hardwood Lands Presbyterian Church on the 75th Anniversary of their church and wish them well for the future.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5150 - D. Whalen, Halifax Clayton Park - recognition of the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre on their 25th Anniversary.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5151 - C. Porter, Hants West - recognition of Sandra Milbury for her continued and arduous work with the Hants Learning Network over the past six years.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5152 - E. Fage, Cumberland North - recognition of Dr. Ian McCarthy for reaching his dream and coming home to Amherst, Nova Scotia to live and practice his profession.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5153 - C. Parker, Pictou West - recognition of the Friends of the Redtail Society in educating others in ecologically-friendly and sustainable land use.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5154 - L. Glavine, Kings West - thanking the NDP for providing the opportunity for the Member of Digby-Annapolis to speak on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 113 the lobster industry.

Res. No. 5155 - Hon. M. Parent, Minister of Labour and Workforce Development - congratulations to the residents of Woodville on support of a military memorial.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5156 - B. Kent, Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage - recognition of Ethel MacKenzie on her 97th birthday.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5157 - Manning MacDonald, Cape Breton South - the NDP must acknowledge they are unfit to make any decision using taxpayers’ dollars.

Res. No. 5158 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Minister of Human Resources - congratulations to Keith Corcoran on receipt of the Media Award.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5159 - P. Paris, Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank - congratulations to Justine and Steven Kelly on their outstanding sportsmanship and representing Nova Scotia at the 2008 Junior Pan-American Karate Championships.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5160 - Hon. J. Muir, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - recognition of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College as the most research-intensive university in Atlantic Canada in 2007.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5161 - B. Estabrooks, Timberlea-Prospect - congratulations to Mount Allison University on its Macleans Magazine 114 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 ranking.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5162 - Hon. B. Taylor, Minister of Agriculture - applaud the initiatives being shown by developer Bruce Collins and wish him every possible success with his three-phase project known as Heights at Shubenacadie.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5163 - S. Belliveau, Shelburne - recognition of Bessie Robart for receiving the Life Time Achievement Award for her dedication to Cancer Society in 2008.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5164 - Hon. A. MacIsaac, Minister of Economic Development - recognition of John Chisholm on being inducted into the Maritime Motorsport Hall of Fame.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5165 - Hon. D. Dexter, Leader of the Opposition - recognizing the Cole Harbour Comets girls’ softball team for their outstanding achievement and congratulate the entire team, coaches and parents for a successful softball season.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con.

Res. No. 5166 - S. Belliveau, Shelburne - supporting a permanent ban on uranium mining.

Res. No. 5167 - E. Fage, Cumberland North - recognition of Mayor Robert Small and wish him well in his new role as Mayor of Amherst.

With the unanimous consent of the House, the usual two days’ notice was waived and the motion carried nem con. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 115

PUBLIC BILLS

Hon. C. Clarke, Minister of Justice, moved second reading of the following bill:

No. 187. Child Pornography Reporting Act

A debate ensued during which the following took part: B. Estabrooks, M. Samson and Hon. C. Clarke in Reply. The question being put by Mr. Speaker, the bill was forthwith read a second time and ordered referred to the Committee on Law Amendments.

Hon. C. Clarke, Minister of Justice, moved second reading of the following bill:

No. 196. Beneficiaries Designation Act

Hon. C. d’Entremont, Minister of Health, moved second reading of the following bill:

No. 201. Counselling Therapists Act

A debate ensued during which the following took part: David A. Wilson, H. David Wilson, Hon. M. Parent and Hon. C. d’Entremont in Reply. The question being put by Mr. Speaker, the bill was forthwith read a second time and ordered referred to the Committee on Law Amendments.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Speaker adjourned the House to meet Friday, November 14th at 9:00A.M.

MOTIONS UNDER RULE 5(5)

Mr. Speaker interrupted the business having received notices of motion under Rule 5(5). The topic of late debate as submitted by B. Kent, Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage: 116 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

"Therefore be it resolved that the government develop a comprehensive coastal management strategy through consultation with all appropriate stakeholders."

A debate ensued during which the following took part: V. Conrad, Hon. M. Parent and L. Glavine.

NOTICES OF MOTION UNDER RULE 32

The following notices were passed in at the Clerk’s table:

Res. No. 5168 - Hon. A. MacLeod, Cape Breton West - applauding the efforts of Jamie Keith for wanting to assist others with their personal struggles with MS.

Res. No. 5169 - Hon. A. MacLeod, Cape Breton West - commending the Cape Breton Chapter of the Canadian Multiple Sclerosis Society for their volunteer time and work with this exceptionally worthwhile charity.

Res. No. 5170 - Hon. A. MacLeod, Cape Breton West - applauding the authorship of Catherine Godwin, a biography about her mother's life entitled The Girl From The Mines.

Res. No. 5171 - Hon. A. MacLeod, Cape Breton West - complimenting Norman Morris Sr. and Brenda Googoo on their awards held at the forth annual Atlantic Aboriginal Entrepreneur Awards in Charlottetown.

Res. No. 5172 - H. David Wilson, Glace Bay - congratulations to the Glace Bay Kinsmen Association for their work on behalf of the community.

Res. No. 5173 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking triathlete Ron Allen for his dedication to raise funds for the cancer society.

Res. No. 5174 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Ron Allen on his participation in the 100 km bike tour in order to raise awareness for heart disease.

Res. No. 5175 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Michelin Tire for their generous supply of bike helmets, and to the THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 117

Bridgewater Police Department who are distributing them to children in need.

Res. No. 5176 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Skye Mullen for his success in being awarded the Garfield Weston Merit Scholarship.

Res. No. 5177 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Janice Dibbin who recently participated in a Charity Chef Dinner to raise money toward helping create a world-leading breast health centre in Nova Scotia; Res. No. 5178 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Michelle Hayward who recently participated in a Charity Chef Dinner to raise money toward helping create a world-leading breast health centre in Nova Scotia.

Res. No. 5179 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Chef Rick Ogilvie who recently participated in a Charity Chef Dinner to raise money toward helping create a world-leading breast health centre in Nova Scotia.

Res. No. 5180 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Ralph Hebb for his contributions to the Golden K Club and to the various communities being served.

Res. No. 5181 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Fred Speth for his contributions to the Golden K Club and to the various communities being served.

Res. No. 5182 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Bob Shupe for his contributions to the Golden K Club and to the various communities being served.

Res. No. 5183 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Stan Hemens for his contributions to the Golden K Club and to the various communities being served.

Res. No. 5184 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Fred Speth for his contributions to the Golden K Club and to the various communities being served.

Res. No. 5185 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Bill McInnis as he begins his work on behalf of the 118 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 citizens of Bridgewater.

Res. No. 5186 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Mayor Carroll Publicover as he begins his work on behalf of the citizens of Bridgewater.

Res. No. 5187 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - thanking Councillor David Mitchell as he begins his work on behalf of the citizens of Bridgewater.

Res. No. 5188 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate David Walker as he, once again, begins his work as Deputy Mayor on behalf of the citizens of Bridgewater.

Res. No. 5189 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Greg Ritcey as he begins his work on behalf of the citizens of Bridgewater.

Res. No. 5190 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Patrick Hirtle as he begins his work on behalf of the citizens of Bridgewater.

Res. No. 5191 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Jim Bell as he begins his work on behalf of the citizens of Bridgewater.

Res. No. 5192 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Basil Oickle as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5193 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Don Zwicker as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5194 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - Councillor Frank Fawson as he begins his work on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5195- Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Milton Countway as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5196 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 119 congratulate Councillor Sandra Statton as she begins her term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5197 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Wade Carver as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5198 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Cathy Moore as she begins her term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5199 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - Councillor John Veniot as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5200 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Arthur Young as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5201 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Lee Nauss as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5202 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Martin Bell as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5203 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Councillor Eric Hustvedt as he begins his term on behalf of the citizens of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

Res. No. 5204 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulating Hebert Seymour, South Shore Regional School Board representative for District 6.

Res. No. 5205 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Don Downe as the new elected Mayor and wish him all the best and success for the next four years.

Res. No. 5206 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Marg Forbes, South Shore Regional School Board representative for District 4. 120 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Res. No. 5207 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Karen Kinley, South Shore Regional School Board representative for District 5.

Res. No. 5208 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Karen Reinhardt, South Shore Regional School Board representative for District 8.

Res. No. 5209 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Wanda Broome, South Shore Regional School Board representative for District 9.

Res. No. 5210 - Hon. C. Bolivar-Getson, Lunenburg West - congratulate Gary Mailman, South Shore Regional School Board representative for District 7.

Res. No. 5211 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Orangedale and the Railway Museum as it celebrated its 122nd Anniversary in September 2008.

Res. No. 5212 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to the Strait Area Transit Co-operative, the volunteer board of directors, staff and all who aided in providing this much needed service to the Strait Area.

Res. No. 5213 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Kinsmen and Kinettes in the Margarees recently who celebrated their 30th anniversary.

Res. No. 5214 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Dawn and Margie Beaton on their CD.

Res. No. 5215 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to the people of Marble Mountain, St. Matthew's United Church in Marble Mountain that celebrated its 105th Anniversary .

Res. No. 5216 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to the Inverness Hospital Foundation on their fundraising.

Res. No. 5217 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Mike MacDougall, honoured with the Hugh A. Noble Distinguished Service Award. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 121

Res. No. 5218 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding the Ceilidh Trail CB Club of Inverness on their 25th Anniversary.

Res. No. 5219 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to James Bennet Shaw, recently named one of three winners of the 2nd Annual Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival song-writing contest.

Res. No. 5220 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to the people of Cheticamp and the organizers of Festival Jeunesse de l'Acadie on representing Nova Scotia, and in particular Inverness County, so well.

Res. No. 5221 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Mary Janet MacDonald for her enormous contributions to so many and thank her for helping to sustain this beloved Celtic dance form.

Res. No. 5222 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Lynn Chisholm on release of her new recording.

Res. No. 5223 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding Basil Mattie and employees of Strait Engineering on 25 years of service.

Res. No. 5224 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding J & T vanZutphen Construction Company, honoured with the Business Development Bank Excellence in Business Award.

Res. No. 5225 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding Nathan Vienneau, recognized for his Outstanding Customer Service and presented with the Eastlink Award.

Res. No. 5226 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding Port Hood Area Development Society for its work and successes and commend the members of the Strait Chamber of Commerce for promoting area businesses and helping to foster further growth for the region it serves.

Res. No. 5227 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding Causeway Electrical Supplies, honoured for 25 years of outstanding achievement in the Strait Region.

Res. No. 5228 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding AllSteel Coatings, honoured for 25 years of outstanding achievement in the Strait Region. 122 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Res. No. 5229 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - applauding Robertson Automotive-NAPA Auto Parts, honoured for 25 years of service in the Strait Region.

Res. No. 5230 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Raymond Beaton who has devoted 25 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5231 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Gregory Beaton who has devoted 25 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5232 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Michael MacDougall who has devoted 30 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5233 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to John Alex MacDonald. who has devoted 30 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5234 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Hebert Jeromel who has devoted 30 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5235 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Edmund Cummings who has devoted 30 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5236 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Stanley Beaton who has devoted 30 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5237 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to John D. Beaton who has devoted 30 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5238 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Gerard Beaton who has devoted 30 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5239 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department who recently celebrated four decades of service to their community. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 123

Res. No. 5240 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Brian MacPhee who has devoted 20 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5241 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Gary MacLean who has devoted 20 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5242 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to A. J. Rankin who has devoted 25 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5243 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Danford Murphy who has devoted 25 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5244 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Gerald Feetham who has devoted 25 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5245 - Hon. R. MacDonald, Inverness - congratulations to Larry Beaton who has devoted 25 years of active service as a volunteer firefighter with the Mabou Volunteer Fire Department.

Res. No. 5246 - Hon. B. Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage - applauding All Day Towing & Recovery.

Res. No. 5247 - Hon. B. Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage - applauding Manor Hill Flags Ltd.

Res. No. 5248 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Old Anderson House Craft Shop and Gallery.

Res. No. 5249 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding One Life Surf School.

Res. No. 5250 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Ora’s Guest House.

Res. No. 5251 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Pacesetter Sales.

Res. No. 5252 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding 124 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Parachute Enterprises.

Res. No. 5253 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Periwinkle Photographic.

Res. No. 5254 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Peter Conrod Construction Ltd.

Res. No. 5255 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Power Accounting Services Ltd.

Res. No. 5256 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Precision Small Auto Repair.

Res. No. 5257 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Pro Doors Commercial & Residential.

Res. No. 5258 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding R & B Gutter Services.

Res. No. 5259 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Randell Travel.

Res. No. 5260 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Robert’s Truck and Autobody.

Res. No. 5261 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Rose’s Esthetics.

Res. No. 5262 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Ruff Stuff Woodworking L & R.

Res. No. 5263 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Russell’s Hardwood.

Res. No. 5264 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Rutledge Stairways.

Res. No. 5265 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding S. Bennett Construction.

Res. No. 5266 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Seaboard Bed & Breakfast. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 125

Res. No. 5267 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Seacoast Escapes.

Res. No. 5268 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Seaforth Canvas Marine and Recreational Canvas Products.

Res. No. 5269 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Searise Fisheries (1988) Ltd.

Res. No. 5270 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Serenity by the Sea Guest House & Cottages.

Res. No. 5271 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Shear Advantage Hair Design.

Res. No. 5272 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Sheltered Cove Marine.

Res. No. 5273 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Sherry’s Fish and Chips.

Res. No. 5274 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Ship Harbour Auto and Excavating.

Res. No. 5275 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Shop the Shore.

Res. No. 5276 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Shore Consultants.

Res. No. 5277 - Hon. B. Dooks, Eastern Shore - applauding Showbizz Promotions Ltd.