HANSARD 19-62 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 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: WCB N.S., Rpt. to the Community (Q2, 2019), Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................4613 MPHEC Ann. Rpt., Year in Review: 2018-2019, Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................4614 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION Res. 1393, Cdn. Assoc of Midwives: Contrib. to Reproductive Health - Recog., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................4614 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4615 Res. 1394, Creative Indus. Fund: Exposure to Global Markets - Recog., Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................4615 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4616 Res. 1395, Influenza Vaccine: Imp. and Widely Available - Recog., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................4616 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4617 Res. 1396, Smith, Craig Marshall - Sgt.: Book, HerStory - Thanks, Hon. T. Ince .......................................................................................................4617 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4618 Res. 1397, Village historique acadien: Worldwide Appeal - Congrats., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................4618 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4619 2 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Bernard, Cassidy: Death of - Tribute, A. MacMaster ....................................................................................................4620 Stiles, Austin - Town Crier: Retirement - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................4621 Ryan’s Case for Smiles: Gifts of Comfort - Commend, K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................4621 Cochrane, Marlene: Assisting Those in Need - Thanks, Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................4622 Woodford, Tim: 2019 ILCA Laser Master Worlds - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................4622 Smith, Bev: Lions, 45-Year Chevron - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................4623 Pike, Dwayne - Police Chief: Promotion - Congrats., E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................4623 Barry, Christian: Shortlisted, Siminovitch Prize - Congrats., Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................4624 Cullinan, Janet - Dentist: 30 Yrs. of Serv. - Congrats., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................4624 ECEs in N.S.: Guiding Our Children - Thanks, T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................4625 Melanson, Margaret: 23 Yrs. of Serv. - Thanks, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................4625 Ross, Gordie: Death of - Tribute, Colton LeBlanc ..................................................................................................4626 Pierrynowski, Mike: Death of - Tribute, Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................4626 Lyme Disease: Supporting Research - Recog., Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................4627 Smith, Haley: Illinois State Redbirds, Great Season - Congrats., B. Horne .............................................................................................................4627 EV Fast Chargers: Installation in Stewiacke - Congrats., L. Harrison .........................................................................................................4627 Freewheeling Adventures: Cycling Tours - Congrats., H. MacKay .........................................................................................................4628 O’Donnell, Darlene: Outstanding Serv. to School - Thanks, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................4628 Hamilton, Sylvia: Exhibition, Here We Are Here - Congrats., L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................4629 Stan’s Dad and Lad Shop: Switch to Paper Bags - Recog., S. Lohnes-Croft ..................................................................................................4629 Marson, Mary: TOPS President’s Award - Congrats., S. Craig ..............................................................................................................4630 Pho Hoang Minh: Vermicelli Noodles #15 - Recommended, Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................4630 3 Hennessey, Lori/Conrad, Matt: Com. Serv. - Thanks, B. Maguire .........................................................................................................4631 Hawley, Val: Death of - Tribute, B. Adams............................................................................................................4631 Junus, Nadia: Entrepreneurial Success - Recog., R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................4632 Halls Hbr. Com. Dev. Assoc.: Inner Hbr. Boardwalk - Thanks, J. Lohr ................................................................................................................4632 Davidson, Conrad: Gaspereau Historian - Recog., K. Irving .............................................................................................................4633 Smith, Bill: Retirement - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................4633 Eden’s Décor: Diversity and Inclusion Award - Congrats., Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................4634 Gottschalk, Lisa: 100 Women Who Care - Thanks, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................4634 Burris, Donna: Com. Serv. - Thanks, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................4634 Betts, Wyman “Bun”: 100th Birthday - Best Wishes, T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................4635 Penny, Dave: Coaching Dedication - Thanks, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................4635 Ribfest, Pictou Co.: Inaugural Event - Congrats., Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................4636 Tare Shop: Zero-waste Shopping - Recog., L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................4636 Gallant, Guy - Medallist: Firefit Hybrid Relay - Congrats., Hon. K. Casey ....................................................................................................4637 DeVanney, Chris: Film, Bald Eagle Lady: Tribute, L. Harrison .........................................................................................................4637 Medallists: Summer Special Olympics - Congrats., Hon. G. Wilson ..................................................................................................4638 Fauteux, Cole: Dart. E. Com. Outreach - Welcome, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................4638 E. Antigonish Educ. Ctr./Acad. Mustangs: JAGAS Award - Congrats., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................4639 Raftus, Leanne: Gardens of Grace - Thanks, B. Adams............................................................................................................4639 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 902, Prem. - Pub. Serv. Contracts: Arbitration Clause - Number, T. Houston..........................................................................................................4639 No. 903, Prem. - Legislation Not Negotiation, G. Burrill ............................................................................................................4641 No. 904, Prem.: Contracts - Ripple