HANSARD 21-16 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/ Third Session TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: Govt. (N.S.): New P-8 Sch. in Trenton - Build, Hon. P. Dunn .....................................1147 PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Committee on Community Services, Ann. Rpt. (2020), Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................1148 TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: Moving Toward Equity: Empl. Equity and Diversity in the N.S. Pub. Serv. (2019-2020), Hon. B. Jessome .........................................................1148 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 435, Buddy Daye Instit. Competition - Winners: Congrats., Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................1148 Res. 436, Lüvo Life Co.: LG’s Excellence Award for Wines - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................1149 Res. 437, N.S. Employees: Empl. Equity Strategy - Thanks, Hon. B. Jessome .................................................................................................1150 Res. 438, Ka’Le Bay Seafoods: Industry Ldr. - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................1151 2 Res. 439, Newcomer Entrepreneurs: Providing Opportunities in N.S. - Recog., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ...........................................................................1151 Res. 440, F&A Staff: Freshwater Fisheries Research Coop. - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................1152 Res. 441, Blomidon Estate Winery: LG’s Excellence Award for Wines - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell ....................................................................................1153 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 112, Emancipation Day Act, Hon. T. Ince .......................................................................................................1154 No. 113, Local Health Act, T. Houston..........................................................................................................1154 No. 114, Residential Tenancies Act (amended), L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................1154 No. 115, Time of Remembrance Act, A. Paon ...............................................................................................................1154 No. 116, Sackville Landfill Closure Act, B. Johns ..............................................................................................................1154 No. 117, Safety to School Act, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................1154 No. 118, Clean Air Act, K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................1154 No. 119, Crown Lands Act (amended) and Motor Vehicle Act (amended), B. Johns ..............................................................................................................1154 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Muslim Com.: Observing Ramadan - Blessings, T. Houston..........................................................................................................1155 Africville Visioning Process: Unique Opportunity - Recog., L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................1155 MacPherson, James: Death of - Tribute, Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................1155 Moore, Ernest: Retirement - Congrats., B. Johns ..............................................................................................................1156 COVID-19 Assessment Ctrs.: Excellence - Thanks, K. Coombes........................................................................................................1156 Singh, Amrinder - Pres.: CBUSU - Commend, Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................1157 Canning Valufoods: Maintaining Food Supply During Pandemic - Thanks, J. Lohr ................................................................................................................1157 Thornhill, Kenzie: Speaking Out Against Rape Culture - Recog., Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................1158 Royal Cdn. Legion Branches: Promoting Remembrance - Thanks, A. Paon ...............................................................................................................1158 Helpard, Rhonda - Paramedic: EMS Exemplary Serv. Medal - Commend, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................1159 Coordinated Maritime Pandemic Approach - Required, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................1159 3 Those Who Actively Acknowledge: Black Lives Matter - Recog., L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................1160 Nunez, Max: Speedy Recovery - Best Wishes, H., MacKay ........................................................................................................1160 Duke of Ed. Awards: Developing Youth Potential - Recog., Hon. T. Ince .......................................................................................................1161 Rucksack March: Supporting Wounded Warriors - Thanks, Colton LeBlanc ..................................................................................................1161 Madani, Arash - Broadcaster: Com. Serv. - Thanks, D. Ritcey ............................................................................................................1162 Archibald, Jan: Crichton Park Critters Soccer - Thanks, Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................1162 Boutilier, Olivia - Recipient: Anne Martell Scholarship - Congrats., Hon. Ben Jessome ..............................................................................................1163 Local Restaurants: Helping the Vulnerable During Pandemic - Thanks, M. Ryan..............................................................................................................1164 Paid Sick Days: Vital to Public Health - Recog., K. Coombes........................................................................................................1164 Saunders, Jacob - Olympian: Team Canada Sailing - Recog., H. MacKay .........................................................................................................1164 Norris, Brennan: Pizza Donation to Com. Events - Thanks, R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................1165 Gateway Campground - Hosts: Beautiful Drive-in Graduation - Thanks, K. Masland .........................................................................................................1165 Pettipas, Reed - Athl.: Hockey Career Goals - Best Wishes, B. Horne .............................................................................................................1166 Zac’s Warriors: Battling Cancer with Zac - Thanks, S. Craig ..............................................................................................................1166 Devine Family: IWK Tie-dye Fundraiser - Thanks, Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................1167 Mason, Cathy - Inductee: N.S. Sports Hall of Fame - Congrats., Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................1167 Second Story Women’s Ctr.: Youth Summer Camp - Recog., Hon. S. Lohnes-Croft .........................................................................................1168 Leo’s Pizza: Pizza Donation During Pandemic - Thanks, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................1168 Isle Madame Dental: 8th Ann. Gift from the Heart - Thanks, A. Paon ...............................................................................................................1169 Sankofa Afrikan Gifts: Representing a Vibrant Culture - Best Wishes, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................1169 Blinkhorn Real Estate: Bus. Excellence - Recog., K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................1170 Pudsey, Alex - Advocate: AEDs for Schools - Thanks, Hon. K. Irving ....................................................................................................1170 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 179, Prem.: Politicizing COVID-19 - Explain, 4 T. Houston..........................................................................................................1171 No. 180, Prem.: Budget Decrease Impact - Clarify, G. Burrill ............................................................................................................1173