HANSARD 19-31 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 FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: N.S. Civ. Pro. Rule 59 (14 Dec. 2018) - Amend, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................2299 Publ. Trustee, Ann. Rpt. (31 Mar. 2018), Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................2300 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 837, Sea Farmers Conf.: Growth of Aquaculture - Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................2300 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2300 Res. 838, Physician Immigr. Stream: Recruits to N.S. - Welcome, Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................2301 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2301 Res. 839, Accessibility: Bus./Com. Initiatives - Encourage, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................2302 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2303 2 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 117, Adoption Information Act, B. Adams............................................................................................................2303 No. 118, Free Well-water Testing Act, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2303 No. 119, Builders’ Lien Act, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................2304 No. 120, Local Action on Climate Change Support Act, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2304 No. 121, Nursing Act, Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................2304 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Lavoie, John - Cpl.: 30th Birthday - Best Wishes, B. Adams............................................................................................................2304 Christchurch Incident - Remembrance/Support, R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................2305 Maritime Express Cider Co.: New Bus. - Best Wishes, J. Lohr ................................................................................................................2305 Russell, Jo-Marie: Condolences - Tribute, Hon. C. Porter ....................................................................................................2306 MacIntyre, Jonah/Millet, Taylor: Water Rescue - Thanks, T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................2306 MacIntyre, Mary - Sister of Charity: 100th Birthday - Best Wishes, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................2307 D&E’s Smoked Meats: New Venture - Best Wishes, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................2307 Acadia Entrepreneurship Ctr.: 30th Anniv. - Congrats., K. Irving .............................................................................................................2307 Marryatt/Hayne Fam.: Memorial Toy Drive - Thanks, A. Paon ...............................................................................................................2308 Living Shorelines: Climate Change - Opportunity, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2308 Berry, Brandy: Boss of the Yr. - Congrats., Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................2309 Northside Christmas Daddies Voluns. - Salute, E. Orrell..............................................................................................................2309 Thomas, Divya: Pics 4 Passion - Congrats., R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................2310 Kennedy, Jim: Min.’s Excellence Award - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................2310 Whitman, Maura - Vocalist: Charitable Concert - Best Wishes, B. Maguire .........................................................................................................2311 Lee, Coady: Sled Dog Racing - Good Luck, L. Harrison .........................................................................................................2311 3 O’Toole, Evan: Athl. of the Yr. - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................2312 N. Queens Trailblazers: Woodland Activities - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................2312 Schmeisser, Tricia: Life-saving Effort - Congrats., Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................2312 Arsenault, Daniel: Death of - Tribute, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................2313 Richardson, Wendy: Com. Serv. - Recog., Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................2313 Brown, Matthew - Medallist: Can. Winter Games - Commend, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................2314 Clean Fdn.: Youth Internships in Green Sector - Thanks, C. Chender .........................................................................................................2314 Mus. of the Night: Production, Hairspray - Congrats., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................2315 Beck, Allie: Retirement - Congrats., K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................2315 Smith, Shaquille: Com. Dev. - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................2316 Young, Faron: Wood Carving - Congrats., T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................2316 Benedict, Anita: Town Crier Comp. - Congrats., Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................2317 Radstorm: Supportive Art Space - Recog., L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2317 Clare Chess Club: Revival - Commend, G. Wilson ...........................................................................................................2318 George, Benjamin: Birthday Donation - Thanks, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................2318 MacIntosh, Jennifer: Top Ldr. in SAAS - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................2318 Cornell, Donald: Death of - Tribute, A. Paon ...............................................................................................................2319 Conrad, Tanya & Lawrence: Son - Birth Congrats., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................2319 Bungalow Coffee: Travelling Venture - Congrats., E. Orrell..............................................................................................................2320 Dalloul, Hadeel: Understanding the Hijab - Thanks, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................2320 Homeville Women’s Instit.: Head Coverings for Cancer - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................2320 4 Sobeys/Autism N.S.: Sensory-friendly Shopping - Thanks, B. Horne .............................................................................................................2321 Queens Daycare Assoc.: Location Secured - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................2321 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys: Lenten Pancake Supper - Thanks, B. Jessome..........................................................................................................2322 Pictou Advocate: 125th Anniv. - Congrats., K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................2322 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 456, Prem. - Lobbyists’ Registry: Rules - Openness, T. Houston..........................................................................................................2322 No. 457, Prem. - ER Depts.: Patient Flow - Crisis Address,