HANSARD 17-04 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 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: TIR: Stonehurst North & South Roads - Repair, Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft .............................................................................................102 TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: Elections N.S. - Chief Electoral Office Anl. Rept. (2016 - 2017), The Speaker .........................................................................................................102 Elections N.S. - Statement of Votes & Statistics (Vol. 1), The Speaker .........................................................................................................102 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 157, Invictus Games: Nova Scotians/Team Can. - Congrats., The Premier ..........................................................................................................103 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................103 Res. 158, Medic Mon. (5th Anl.) - Acknowledge, Hon. R. Delorey ...................................................................................................104 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................104 Res. 159, N.S. Police/Peace Officers: Serv. - Thank, Hon. M. Furey ......................................................................................................104 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................105 2 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Cole Hbr.-Portland Valley MLA Campaign: Supporters - Thank, Hon. T. Ince .........................................................................................................105 Sch. Options Comm. - Participants Thank, Ms. B. Adams ......................................................................................................106 Sherwood, Ian: Album Release - Congrats., Ms. S. Leblanc .....................................................................................................106 Southend Commun. Ctr. - Completion, Hon. D. Mombourquette ......................................................................................106 Tax Changes: Opposition Res. - Support, Hon. J. Baillie ......................................................................................................107 MacLeod, Gerald B./Fairview Hist. Soc.: Dedication - Recognize, Hon. P. Arab ........................................................................................................107 Hillier, Alex: Cancer Awareness - Support Thank, Mr. K. Bain ..........................................................................................................108 Googoo, Chief Morley: Atl. Assembly First Nations - Appt., Ms. L. Zann ..........................................................................................................108 Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank MLA Campaign - Vols. Thank, Mr. B. Horne ........................................................................................................109 MacDonald, Judge Clyde F./MacKenzie, Phillip: Historical Research - Recognize, Hon. P. Dunn ..................................................................................109 QuinFest (10th): Organizers - Congrats., Hon. G. Burrill .....................................................................................................109 Chester-St. Margaret’s MLA Campaign - Electors Thank, Mr. H. MacKay ....................................................................................................110 Medic Mon.: Paramedics - Salute, Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin......................................................................................110 Free Spirit Farm: Work - Highlight, Ms. L. Roberts......................................................................................................110 Hammonds Plains Area Bus. Assoc./Hammonds Plains Commun. Ctr.: Heritage Day - Congrats., Mr. B. Jessome ..........................................................111 Purcell, Lisa/Get the Scoop: Opening - Congrats., Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft .............................................................................................111 New Leaf: Cookbook Publication - Commend, Ms. K. MacFarlane ..............................................................................................112 B.C. Film Ind. - Historic Yr., Ms. S. Leblanc .....................................................................................................112 Eldin Ahmed, Mohey: Volunteering - Congrats., Ms. R. DiCostanzo ...............................................................................................112 Mayo, Bob: Retirement - Congrats., Mr. T. Halman......................................................................................................113 Square Roots Prog. - Recommend, Ms. L. Zann ..........................................................................................................113 3 Shelley, Diana - Sovereign’s Medal for Vols., Mr. K. Irving ........................................................................................................114 Burrows, Jim & Leslie - Success Congrats., Mr. L. Harrison ....................................................................................................114 Hfx. Chebucto MLA/C.B. Ctr. MLA: Legislature Demonstration (09/21) - Speakers, Hon. G. Burrill......................................................................115 Doucette, Jeanne - Yar. Walk Against Bullying (6th Anl.), Hon. Z. Churchill .................................................................................................115 Balesdent, Claude & Paula/Red Knights - Fundraising, Mr. T. Houston .....................................................................................................115 Can. Summer Games: Participants - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ......................................................................................................116 Cobequid Cultural Society - Design Unveiling, Mr. B. Johns .........................................................................................................116 All-Craft: Awards - Congrats., Hon. K. Regan......................................................................................................117 Oulton, Josh: Nuffield Scholarship - Congrats., Mr. J. Lohr ...........................................................................................................117 Snyder, Tracy: Free Spirits Softball Team - Participation, Hon. K. Casey ......................................................................................................118 La Société Saint-Pierre: Culture acadienne - contribution remerciement, Mr. A. MacMaster................................................................................................118 N.S. Paramedics - Recognize, Hon. David Wilson ..............................................................................................119 Kings West MLA Campaign: Supporters - Thank, Hon. L. Glavine....................................................................................................119 Queens Gen. Hosp. Auxiliary: Hosp. Hustle Fundraiser - Congrats., Ms. K. Masland ....................................................................................................120 Boucher, Warden Russell: Death of - Tribute, Hon. R. Delorey ...................................................................................................120 Oland Brewery - Anniv. (150th), Mr. E. Orrell .........................................................................................................121 Provo, Davonte - St. F.X. Basketball Success, Hon. K. Colwell ...................................................................................................121 McLachlan, Allen - Memorial Serv., Hon. M. Miller .....................................................................................................122 Kempton, Michelle/Vols.: Mar. Race Weekend Assoc. - Fundraising, Ms. B. Adams ......................................................................................................122 Rhythm by the Sea: Organizers - Congrats., Mr. Gordon Wilson ..............................................................................................123 Liberal Tax Grab - Oppose, Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin......................................................................................123 4 Canada 150 Celebration: Guysborough-East. Shore-Tracadie - Commend, Hon. L. Hines .......................................................................................................124 Northside-Westmount MLA - Election Accomplishment, Mr. T. Houston .....................................................................................................124 Hfx. Armdale MLA Campaign: Supporters - Thank, Hon. L. Diab ........................................................................................................124 Cole Hbr. Harvest Fest (2017) - Acknowledge, Hon. T. Ince .........................................................................................................125 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS: GOVERNMENT MOTIONS: ADDRESS IN REPLY: Mr. H. MacKay ........................................................................................126