HANSARD 17-16 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/ First Session THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 351, Immig.: Citizenship Wk. (Oct. 9-15) - Celebrate, Hon. L. Diab ......................................................................................................1106 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1106 Res. 352, H&W: World Sight Day (Oct. 12) - Acknowledge, Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................1106 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1107 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 43, Healthier Schools Act, Hon. J. Baillie ....................................................................................................1107 No. 44, Mental Health Court Expansion Act, Mr. J. Lohr .........................................................................................................1107 2 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Swantee, Lola & Chester/Elliott, Laura: Veterans’ Lunch - Thank, Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................1107 Brousseau, Dean: Photography Show - Congrats., Mr. G. Burrill .....................................................................................................1108 Giansante-Mercer, Carmie - Sled Hockey: E. Hants Comm. Skate - Thank, Hon. M. Miller ..............................................................1108 Bartown Days - Northside Burger Contest: Participants - Thank, Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................1109 Sexual Assault/Women’s Ctrs.: Trauma Serv. - Recognize, Hon. David Wilson ............................................................................................1109 Neonakis, Dimitri: Dream Wings Charity - Recognize, Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................1110 Intl. Day of the Girl: EmPOWER Girls - Work, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................1110 Tourism (N.S.): Increased Numbers - Impressive, Mr. Gordon Wilson ............................................................................................1110 DeCoste, Rebecca - Crohn’s & Colitis Gutsy Walk: Hon. Chair - Congrats., Mr. T. Houston ...............................................................................1110 N.S. Tourism: Successful Season - Acknowledge, Mr. C. Porter ......................................................................................................1111 Mombourquette, Grace/Daniel: St. Lawrence Youth Prog. - Adventure, Ms. A. Paon ..................................................................................1112 Aquash, Anna Mae: Women’s History Month - Recognize, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................1112 Pelley: Tonya/Faith - Name That Robot Contest: Winner - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................1112 Power, Alice - Friends of Pugwash Estuary: Commit. - Recognize, Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin....................................................................................1113 Narratives in Space + Time Soc.: Commun. Contributions - Thank, Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................1113 Intl. Day of the Girl: Empowerment - Recommit, Hon. L. Diab ......................................................................................................1113 Ferguson, Nadine: Blankets for Baby Rhinos - Thank, Mr. B. Johns .......................................................................................................1114 Prospect Peninsula Res. Assoc.: Pinedale Park - Congrats., Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................1114 Cape Breton Tourism: Local Operators/Staff - Thank, Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................1115 Wilson, Ernie: Commun. Commitment - Thank, Mr. J. Lohr .........................................................................................................1115 Women’s Hist. Month: Role Models - Recognize, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................1115 Village Historique - Canada 150: Métis Celebration - Success, Hon. C. d’Entremont ..........................................................................................1116 3 Humphreys, Max/Coverdale, Lewis/Mettera, Kassidy: Joey Awards (2017) Noms. - Congrats., Mr. B. Horne ...........................................................1116 Schmidt, Leanne (Leo): Violet Unicorn Store - Recognize, Ms. B. Adams ....................................................................................................1117 N.S. Tourism (2017): South Shore Increase - Celebrate, Mr. H. MacKay ..................................................................................................1117 McBurnie, Austin: HS Golf Achievements - Congrats., Mr. L. Harrison ..................................................................................................1118 N.S. Hockey Vols.: Commitment - Recognize, Mr. B. Jessome ...................................................................................................1118 Queens-Shelburne: Vol. Firefighters - Recognize, Ms. K. Masland ..................................................................................................1119 Haliblitz 2017: Organizers/Vols. - Thank, Ms. R. DiCostanzo .............................................................................................1119 Big Brothers Big Sisters (Pictou Co.): Commit. - Acknowledge, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................1119 Schofield, Justin: Fast Pitch Success - Congrats., Mr. K. Irving ......................................................................................................1120 Amherst Armouries: Importance - Acknowledge, Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin....................................................................................1120 N.S. 55+ Games (Lunenburg Co.): Participants/Vols. - Acknowledge, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................1121 Campbell, Logan/Olsen, Trent: Glider Wings - Congrats., Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................1121 Reid, Jeff: Largest Pumpkin Title - Congrats., Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................1121 Port Morien Legion (Br. 55): Anniv. (80th) - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................1122 Watson, David: 2018 Cdn. Softball Team Select - Congrats., Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................1122 Bear River Village - Cherry Festival: Organizers - Thank, Mr. Gordon Wilson ............................................................................................1123 Fire Prev. Wk.: Vol. Firefighters - Thank, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................1123 Burke: Shanna/Kendra/Kaitlin: Commun. Contributions - Thank, Ms. A. Paon........................................................................................................1124 Jones, El: Human Rights Contributions - Thank, Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................1124 Shaw, Cameron Ewan Bayne/Timmons, Justin Garret - Can. Winter Games: Gold Medals - Congrats., Hon. L. Diab .........................1125 C.B. Reg. Fire Serv. - Recognize/Thank, Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................1125 Pickard, Maggie: Achievements - Best Wishes, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................1126 4 Tuttle, Marni - Windsor Jct. Comm. Ctr.: Vol. of the Yr. - Congrats., Mr. B. Horne ......................................................................................................1126 N.S. Culture Action Plan: Innovation Fund - Fall Launch, Mr. H. MacKay ..................................................................................................1127 Welsh, Matthew: Hockey Accomplishments - Recognize, Ms. R. DiCostanzo .............................................................................................1127 Batherson, Drake: Hockey Achievements - Congrats., Mr. K. Irving ......................................................................................................1127 Bridgewater Transit Serv.: Pilot Proj. - Advocates Recognize, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................1128