HANSARD 19-66 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, OCTOBER 30, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPEAKER’S RULING: To suggest that another member is misleading or has misled the House with intention is unparliamentary. (Point of order by the Member for Cape Breton Centre [Hansard p.4767, October 25, 2019]) ....................................................4905 PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: Govt. (N.S.): Mines Rd., Maccan: Condition - Unacceptable, T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................4907 Govt. (N.S.): Res. Tenancies Act: Notice for Entry of Premises - Amend, Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................4907 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 1441, Conflict of Interest Commissioner: Appointment - Forthcoming, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................4908 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4909 Res. 1442, McKeough, Marcel: Retirement - Congrats., Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................4909 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4910 Res. 1443, HRP Science Prog.: Newly Sworn Officers - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................4910 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4911 2 Res. 1444, Recipients: NSGA Player of the Yr. - Congrats., Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................4911 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4912 Res. 1445, Brain Injuries: Continued Support - Recog., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................4913 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4913 Res. 1446, Esri: Aquaculture Mapping Application - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................4914 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4914 Res. 1447, Williams, Borden: Death of - Tribute, Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................4914 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4915 Res. 1448, Lebanese Heritage Mo.: 2nd Ann. Event - Recog., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................4915 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4916 Res. 1449, Congratulatory Motions - Approved, Hon. G. MacLellan ............................................................................................4916 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4916 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 219, Tobacco Access Act, T. Martin ............................................................................................................4916 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Turner, Angie: Cover Photo, Doers and Dreamers - Congrats., K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................4917 Smash 15U Girls Volleyball: Prov. Gold - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................4917 Inglis, Lauren: Symphony N.S. Youth Trombonist - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................4918 Midget A Ravens: Strong Hockey Season - Congrats., Hon. G. Wilson ..................................................................................................4918 Cumb. N. Forestry Indus.: Proud to Be Sustainable - Thanks, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................4919 Dragon Beasts: Fine Showing at Cdn. Championships - Congrats., Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................4919 MacPhee Mustangs: All Girls Bluenose League Champs - Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................4920 Legislative Staff: Outstanding Support - Thanks, B. Adams............................................................................................................4920 Mombourquette, Lisa: Acad. and Hockey Excellence - Congrats., Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................4921 Eldon’s Soup and Sandwiches: Where No One Dines Alone - Congrats., S. Craig ..............................................................................................................4921 Homelessness: Modular Housing Options - Support, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................4922 Harbour View Bakery and Café: Serving Com. Spirit - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................4922 3 N.S. Ground Search and Rescue: 50 Yrs. of Serv. - Thanks, J. Lohr ................................................................................................................4923 Cdn. Lebanon Soc.: Contributing for 81 Yrs. - Recog., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................4923 Cliffs of Fundy Aspiring Global Geopark: UNESCO Review - Congrats., T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................4924 Sydney: Weathering Challenging Times Together - Recog., Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................4924 Lady Cougars Rec. Hockey: 10th Anniv. - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................4925 Klaamas, Mark: Cover Photo, Doers and Dreamers - Congrats., B. Jessome..........................................................................................................4925 Tour Challenge: Grand Slam Curling - Best Wishes, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................4926 Haas, Melissa/Brent: Joining Citadel Salvation Army - Welcome, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................4926 4-H Royal Beef Team: Royal Winter Fair - Recog., E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................4927 Farmers Markets: Many and Varied - Thanks, H. MacKay .........................................................................................................4927 Aucoin, Daniel: Ordre de la Pléiade - Congrats., A. MacMaster ....................................................................................................4928 Zuppa Theatre: Production, TINY - Congrats., Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................4929 Spry Ctr.: 5th Ann. Halloween Party - Thanks, B. Maguire .........................................................................................................4929 Remembrance Wk. - Reflect, Learn, and Honour, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................4930 Lemonade Entrepreneurs: Sch. Breakfast Fundraiser - Commend, S. Lohnes-Croft ..................................................................................................4930 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 949, Prem. - Immig.: Behind Other Provinces - Explain, T. Houston..........................................................................................................4931 No. 950, Prem.: Three Defining Problems - Comment, G. Burrill ............................................................................................................4933 No. 951, Prem. - OPOR: Bidding Process - Confidence, T. Houston..........................................................................................................4934 No. 952, L&F - AG Report (Oct. 2019): Mine Site Remediation - Costs, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................4936 No. 953, Environ. - AG Collaborative Rpt. (2018): Info - Priority B. Johns ..............................................................................................................4937 No. 954, H&W - Cancer Clinics: Oncology Serv. - Continue, Colton LeBlanc ..................................................................................................4938 No. 955, EECD