HANSARD 18-03 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/ Second Session TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: Chief Electoral Officer’s Ann. Rpt., 2017-18 (May 2018), The Speaker ...........................................................................................................96 Elections N.S. Strategic Plan, 2018-23 (May 2018), The Speaker ...........................................................................................................96 2017: Financial Info. and Stats., Vol. 3 (April 2018), The Speaker ...........................................................................................................96 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 44, Stand Up Against Bullying Day: Safety and Inclusivity - Acknowledge, Hon. Z. Churchill.........................................................................96 Vote - Affirmative......................................................................................97 Res. 45, A.F. Theriault & Son: 80 Yrs. in Bus. - Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell .....................................................................................................97 Vote - Affirmative......................................................................................97 Res. 46, Election of Deputy Speaker - Proceed, Hon. G. MacLellan ................................................................................................98 2 Res. 47, World Suicide Prevention Day: Resources - Recog., Hon. R. Delorey .....................................................................................................98 Vote - Affirmative......................................................................................99 Res. 48, World Trade Ctr. Tragedy: 17th Anniv. - Remember, Hon. M. Miller .......................................................................................................99 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................100 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 10, Liquor Control Act, Hon. K. Casey ......................................................................................................100 No. 11, Provincial Court Act, Ms. K. MacFarlane ..............................................................................................100 No. 12, Health Authorities Act, Mr. G. Burrill .......................................................................................................100 No. 13, Day Care Act, Hon. Z. Churchill .................................................................................................100 No. 14, Sexual Violence Action Plan Act, Mr. T. Rushton .....................................................................................................100 No. 15, Child and Youth Advocate Act, Ms. S. Leblanc .....................................................................................................100 No. 16, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Protection Act, Hon. M. Furey ......................................................................................................100 No. 17, An Act to Incorporate the “Kenzieville Cemetery Company”, Mr. T. Houston .....................................................................................................100 No. 18, Education Act, Ms. C. Chender ....................................................................................................100 No. 19, FOIPOP Commissioner Independence Act, Hon. C. d’Entremont ............................................................................................100 No. 20, Health Authorities Act, Mr. G. Burrill .......................................................................................................100 No. 21, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Hon. C. d’Entremont ............................................................................................101 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: World Trade Ctr. Tragedy: 17th Anniv. - Remember, Ms. K. MacFarlane ..............................................................................................101 Mineral Exploration Permit: Water Safety - Concern, Ms. L. Zann ..........................................................................................................101 World Trade Ctr. Tragedy: 17th Anniv. - Remember, Mr. B. Horne ........................................................................................................102 World Suicide Prevention Day: Education - Recog., Mr. E. Orrell .........................................................................................................102 Bus Pass Prog.: ESIA Recipients - Hardship, Ms. L. Roberts......................................................................................................103 MacPhee, Catherine: Com. Serv. - Congrats., Mr. B. Maguire ....................................................................................................103 3 Peverill, Derrick: Env. Inspector - Dedication, Ms. B. Adams ......................................................................................................104 Dart. N. Fires: Com. Support - Commend, Ms. S. Leblanc .....................................................................................................104 Herridge, Christian: Fundraising, Mental Illness - Congrats., Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft .............................................................................................105 Intl. Breast Cancer Paddlers: Festival - Congrats., Hon. P. Dunn........................................................................................................105 Creighton, Helen: Pioneer Folklorist - Tribute, Ms. C. Chender ....................................................................................................106 Panagiotakos, Jenine: Many Hats Workspace - Congrats., Ms. R. DiCostanzo ...............................................................................................106 World Trade Ctr. Tragedy: Flight Crew - Commend, Mr. T. Halman......................................................................................................107 Dal. Agric. Campus: Botanical Garden - Commend, Ms. L. Zann ..........................................................................................................107 Croft, Matt: Biggs Award - Congrats., Mr. K. Irving ........................................................................................................108 Van Doninck, Helene - Veterinarian: Death of - Tribute, Mr. L. Harrison ....................................................................................................108 Grant, Shauntay: Book, Africville - Congrats., Ms. L. Roberts......................................................................................................108 Reardon, Bobby Lou: Long-Distance Swim - Congrats., Hon. Z. Churchill .................................................................................................109 Meech, Brady - Grad.: Atl. Police Acad. - Congrats., Mr. T. Houston .....................................................................................................109 World Suicide Prevention Day: Rising Rates - Recog., Ms. C. Chender ....................................................................................................110 Blarney Stone: Hospitality Award - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ......................................................................................................110 Prostate Cancer Awareness Mo. - Recog., Mr. B. Johns .........................................................................................................110 Fraser, Sean: Parlty. Appt. - Congrats., Hon. R. Delorey ...................................................................................................111 Warrington, Tiger: Commem. Statue - Congrats., Ms. K. Masland ....................................................................................................111 Hicks, Hannah: Special Olympian - Congrats., Hon. K. Regan......................................................................................................112 Big Pond Fest.: Vols. and Performers - Thanks, Ms. A. Paon..........................................................................................................112 Not Since Moses Run: 10th Anniv. - Congrats., Hon. K. Casey ......................................................................................................113 4 S. Shore Flying Club: Airport Reno. - Commend, Ms. K. Masland ....................................................................................................113 Bitterest Time: Mona Parsons Drama - Congrats., Hon. L. Glavine....................................................................................................114 World Suicide Awareness Day - Recog., Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin......................................................................................114 Sullivan, Megan: Award-Winning Rugby - Congrats., Hon. M. Miller .....................................................................................................114 Pepperdine, Herbert: Death of - Tribute, Mr. T. Rushton .....................................................................................................115 Evelyn, Leya: Secord Gallery Exhibit - Congrats., Hon. L.