HANSARD 19-39 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, APRIL 4, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: Graduate to Opportunity - Statistics, Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................2843 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 939, Adult Learners’ Wk.: Lifelong Learning - Celebrate, Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................2844 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2845 Res. 940, Settlement Partners: Growing Perm. Roots - Recog., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................2846 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2846 Res. 941, Sex. Assault Awareness Mo.: Support Training Avail. - Engage, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................2846 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2847 Res. 942, Refugee Rts. Day: Welcoming Newcomers - Recog., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................2847 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................2848 2 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 136, Financial Measures (2019) Act, Hon. K. Casey ....................................................................................................2848 No. 137, Lyme Disease Strategy Act, T. Houston..........................................................................................................2848 No. 138, Human Rights Act, C. Chender .........................................................................................................2848 No. 139, Income Tax Act, Hon. K. Casey ....................................................................................................2848 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: 100 Women Who Care: Bright Smiles Proj. - Thanks, T. Houston..........................................................................................................2848 Building Boats, Changing Lives: Experiential Learning - Thanks, C. Chender .........................................................................................................2849 Hennigar, Gloria: Death of - Tribute, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................2850 Parrsboro Scouts: Founders Celebrations - Best Wishes, T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................2850 Martin, Hannah: Alton Gas Storage Plan - Opposition, L. Zann ...............................................................................................................2851 Kohltech: Best Managed Co. - Congrats., Hon. K. Casey ....................................................................................................2851 Porter, Tamara: Amherst Winter Carnival - Thanks, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................2852 Com. Housing for Ppl. with Disabilities: Options - Disappointing, S. Leblanc ..........................................................................................................2853 Big Bros./Sisters: Bowl for Kids Sake - Congrats., Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................2853 Com. Radio: MacEachern Broadcasting, Sale - Thanks, A. Paon ...............................................................................................................2854 Com. Grps.: Refugee Settlement Support - Thanks, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2854 Island Consol. Sch.: Prep., Balancing Rock Trail - Thanks, G. Wilson ...........................................................................................................2855 Lucy’s Café & Eatery: New Enterprise - Congrats., T. Halman ..........................................................................................................2855 Bully-free Workplace: Safety for Women in the Chamber - Advance, T. Martin ............................................................................................................2856 Legion Branch No. 58: 80th Anniv. - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................2856 Firefighters: Healing Brokenness - Thanks, L. Harrison .........................................................................................................2857 3 Boys Will Be Boys?: Raising Standards - Educ., S. Leblanc ..........................................................................................................2857 Cosy Snack Bar: Diner-style Twist - Applaud, Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................2858 Golden Girls: Handcrafted Fundraising - Thanks, E. Orrell..............................................................................................................2858 Harassment Policy: Beyond Phys. Contact - Acknowledge, C. Chender .........................................................................................................2858 Intl. Dark Sky Wk. - Adverse Effects of Light Pollution, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................2859 Smith, Alicia: Life-Saving Actions - Congrats., J. Lohr ................................................................................................................2859 Hegemonic Masculinity: Culture Change - Effect, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................2860 Fairview United Res. Ctr.: Combatting Isolation - Thanks, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................2860 Port Morien Volun. Fire Dept.: 75th Anniv. - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................2861 Women Working in Parliament - Striving for Improvement, L. Zann ...............................................................................................................2861 BayRides: Ridership Increase - Best Wishes, H. MacKay .........................................................................................................2862 Queens Shines Blue: 2nd Anniv., Autism Support - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................2862 Metro Force West Whiteout: N.S. Prov. Champs - Congrats., B. Maguire .........................................................................................................2863 Theatre Baddeck: Merritt Award, The Ladies Foursome - Congrats., K. Bain ...............................................................................................................2863 Shipwright Brewing Co.: New Venture - Congrats., S. Lohnes-Croft ..................................................................................................2864 Preserving Traditions: New Location - Thanks, B. Adams............................................................................................................2864 Richard, Debbie: Veritas Books, Volun. - Commend, R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................2865 Pictou Co. Helpers: Ripples of Kindness - Tribute, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................2865 Brown, Kathie: Volun. of the Yr. - Thanks, K. Irving .............................................................................................................2866 Elliott & Park - Physicians: Dedicated to Com. Health - Thanks, K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................2866 REDSpace: Export Bus. of the Yr. - Congrats., Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................2867 Main-à-Dieu Kids Zone: Interactive Play - Congrats., Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................2867 4 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 563, Prem. - Yarmouth MLA: Hold to Account - Respond, K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................2868 No. 564, Prem. - Yarmouth MLA: Allegations - Take Action, C. Chender .........................................................................................................2869 No. 565, Prem. - Yarmouth MLA Allegations: Take Seriously - Comment, K. Masland .....................................................................................2871 No. 566, Prem. - Nurses’ Work Lives: Survey Results - Troubling, G. Burrill ............................................................................................................2872