HANSARD 19-29 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 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: Gov’t. (N.S.) - CSAP Sch.: New Constr. Needed - Revive French Culture, Hon. K. Murphy .................................................................................................2150 TIR - Trenton Connector Improvemt.: Roundabout Suggested - Act Immed., K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................2150 Gov’t. (N.S.): Hantsport River Aboiteau - Repairs Needed, Hon. C. Porter ....................................................................................................2151 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 831, Liver Health Mo.: Symptom Awareness - Recog., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................2152 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2152 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 112, Education Act, Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................2152 No. 113, Plastic Bag Reduction Act, L. Zann ...............................................................................................................2152 2 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Acadian Fish Processors: Ground Fishery Ldr. - Congrats., Hon. C. d’Entremont ..........................................................................................2153 DeMarsh, Peter: Death of - Tribute, G. Burrill ............................................................................................................2153 Haworth, Victoria: Dal. Athl. of the Wk. - Congrats., B. Horne .............................................................................................................2153 Collins, Ruth/Cumb. Perf. Arts: Delightful Productions - Congrats., T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................2154 Rehhorn, Angela: Death of - Tribute, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2154 Cedar Bay Grilling Co.: Excellence Award - Congrats., H. MacKay .........................................................................................................2155 Pharm. Awareness Mo.: Dedicated Professionals - Recog., E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................2155 Ervine, Kate: Book, Carbon - Recommended, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2156 MacDonald, Carrigan: Dance Scholarship - Congrats., B. Jessome..........................................................................................................2156 Kehoe, James: Honorary Doctorate, CBU - Congrats., A. Paon ...............................................................................................................2157 Lamerson, Cheryl: Volun. of the Yr. - Congrats., S. Lohnes-Croft ..................................................................................................2157 Team N.S. Athls.: Can. Winter Games - Thanks, B. Johns ..............................................................................................................2158 Moore, Danielle: Death of - Tribute, S. Leblanc ..........................................................................................................2158 De Lara, Victoria: Serv. to Filipino Com. - Recog., R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................2158 Arsenault, Andrew: Volleyball Athl. - Commend, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................2159 Armview Storm: Volleyball Achievements - Recog., B. Maguire .........................................................................................................2159 Burgess, Lindsey: Outstanding Curler Award - Congrats., L. Harrison .........................................................................................................2160 Kosciukiewicz, Douglas - Medallist: Can. Winter Games - Congrats., K. Irving .............................................................................................................2160 Cdn. Maritime Engineering: Expansion - Congrats., E. Orrell..............................................................................................................2161 Ferguson, Phylecia - Inventor: Natl. Science Fair - Congrats., Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................2161 Veinot, Jayda/Veinot, Keevan: Ntl. Basketball Champs. - Congrats., J. Lohr ................................................................................................................2162 3 Gran Fondo: Growing Popularity - Thanks, G. Wilson ...........................................................................................................2162 Collins, Jasmin - Fire Chief (On Leave): Inspiring Women - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................2163 Wellness Fund: Supporting Non-Profits - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................2163 Woodford, Timothy - Phys.: Sailor of the Yr. - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................2164 Ryan, Cindy: Student Career Opportunities - Thanks, Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................2164 Boularderie Elem.: Piano Fundraising - Congrats., K. Bain ...............................................................................................................2164 St. Anthony’s Parish/St. Faustina Mission: Furniture Bank - Thanks, S. Leblanc ..........................................................................................................2165 Deep Sky Eye Observ.: Tourism Bus. of the Yr. - Congrats., Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................2165 Colclough, Evan: Young Cdns. Forum - Recog., B. Adams............................................................................................................2166 Chickenburger: 79 Yrs. in Bus. - Congrats., Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................2166 J.A. Participants: Inspiring Entrepreneurs - Recog., K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................2167 Rogers, Wayne: Book, Walking Guide…Old SMB Rd. - Recog., Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................2167 New Glasgow Police: Officer Promotions - Recog., Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................2168 Therapeutic Paws: Therapy Dog Cert. - Recog., Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................2168 Cormier, Zoey: Cumb., 1st Baby of 2019 - Welcome, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................2168 New Ross: Com. School - Congrats., H. MacKay .........................................................................................................2169 Hendsbee, Chad: Death of - Tribute, B. Maguire .........................................................................................................2169 Lucas, Kiara/Lucas, Mekhi: Fire Rescue - Recog., B. Johns ..............................................................................................................2169 MacDonald-Miles, Sarah: Jeans 4 Teens - Commend, B. Horne .............................................................................................................2170 C.B. Nordic Ski Club: Loppet - Congrats., E. Orrell..............................................................................................................2170 Kozera, Daniella: Dance Conference - Congrats., S. Lohnes-Croft ..................................................................................................2171 Lunn, Tiffany/Lunn, Jessica: Mental Health - Needs Consistent Care, J. Lohr ................................................................................................................2171 4 Nicholson, Greg - Pastor: Generous Com. Spirit - Commend, R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................2171 Port Morien Fire Stn.: Stand-Alone Status - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................2172 Warp Tech Int’l.: Export Achievemt. Award - Congrats., Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................2173 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 426, H&W: #HowManyNSHAIWK - 60 Stories, T. Houston..........................................................................................................2173