HANSARD 16-16 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, NOVEMBER 8, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: TIR: Sonora Rd. (Sherbrooke to Sonora) - Restore, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................1259 TIR - Main Rd. (Little Dover): Repairs/Improvements - Undertake, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................1260 Nat. Res.: Campground Rules - Changes Request, Hon. K. Casey (by Mr. T. Farrell) .....................................................................1260 EECD: Aboriginal Peoples Hist. - Curriculum Include, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................1261 PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Law Amendments Comm., Hon. D. Whalen .................................................................................................1261 Law Amendments Comm., Hon. D. Whalen .................................................................................................1261 TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS: WCB: Rept. to Commun. (Q2 2016) - Table, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................1262 2 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 424, Retail Coun. (Can.) et al - Southwestern N.S.: Drinking Water - Provision Thank, Hon. Z. Churchill ......................................1262 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1263 Res. 425, Southwestern N.S.: Water Supply - Vols. Thank, Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................1263 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1263 Res. 426, Glendenning, Cst. Stephanie et al: Atl. Women in Law Enforcement Awards - Congrats., Hon. D. Whalen ..................................1264 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1265 Res. 427, Diabetes Awareness Mo. (11/16) - Recognize, Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................1265 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1266 Res. 428, Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Mo. (11/16) - Recognize, Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................1266 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1267 Res. 429, Wade, Mamadou: TD Commun. Leadership Scholarship - Congrats., Hon. T. Ince....................................................................................1267 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1268 Res. 430, Open Data Movement: N.S. Businesses - Potential Acknowledge, Hon. L. Kousoulis.......................................................1268 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................1269 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 66, Public Services Sustainability (2015) Act, Hon. David Wilson ............................................................................................1269 No. 67, Revenue Act, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................1269 No. 68, Universities Assistance Act, Hon. David Wilson ............................................................................................1269 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Silver, Sandy: Yukon Prem. - Election Congrats., Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................1269 Desmond, Viola: Courage/Strength - Recognize, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................1269 TIR - Winter Tires: Insurance Premiums - Effect, Hon. S. Belliveau ...............................................................................................1270 Schepp, Rory et al: Essay Contest - Congrats., Mr. B. Horne ......................................................................................................1270 Election U.S./New Pres. - Prem. (N.S.) Unchanged, Mr. T. Houston ...................................................................................................1271 Elhag, Lemia: Displaced Persons - Commitment, Ms. M. Mancini..................................................................................................1271 3 Ashley, Betty: Volunteerism - Thank, Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................1272 McKeigan, Bill: Death of - Tribute, Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................1272 Barnard, Juliana: Acadians/Mi’kmaq Connection - Theatrical Production, Ms. L. Zann ...................................................................1273 Vols. in Participaction Luncheon Group: Seniors - Assistance, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................1273 Pictou-Antigonish Reg. Library - Pictou Co. C of C Award, Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................1274 Natl. Truth & Reconciliation Commn.: 63rd Call to Action - Remember, Hon. D. Peterson-Rafuse ..............................................................1274 Kwanzaa - Anniv. (50th), Hon. T. Ince .......................................................................................................1275 Hutchinson, Chris & Anna - Anna. Valley C of C Award, Mr. J. Lohr .........................................................................................................1275 Van Tassel, Howard & Odette/Cobbler Corner - Dedication Thank, Hon. M. Furey .....................................................................1275 Natl. Aboriginal Veterans Day - Commemorate, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................1276 Commun. Credit Union (Col. Co.) - Commun. Contributions, Mr. T. Farrell......................................................................................................1276 Educ. System - Quantifying vs. Nurturing, Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................1277 Murtha, Jack et al - Hfx. West HS: Coffeehouses - Organizing, Ms. P. Arab ........................................................................................................1277 Aberdeen Health Care Fdn.: Pictou Co. Care Serv. - Enhancement, Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................1278 Law Amendments Comm.: Accessibility Bill - Consultative Process, Ms. M. Mancini..................................................................................................1278 Harrietsfield: Water Purification System - Announcement, Mr. B. Maguire ..................................................................................................1279 Muise, Mary - Pharmacy Assoc. Award, Hon. A. MacLeod ..............................................................................................1279 Voting System: Gov’t. (N.S.) - Options Explore, Hon. S. Belliveau ...............................................................................................1280 Hfx. Co. United U-18 Girls Soccer Team: Nationals - Bronze Medal, Mr. B. Jessome ...................................................................................................1280 Remembrance Day Serv. - Vols. Thank, Mr. L. Harrison ..................................................................................................1281 Robson, Wanda et al - Viola Desmond Story: Retelling - Contribution, Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................1281 Mahone Bay Playground Proj,: Success - Congrats., Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft ...........................................................................................1281 4 Fraser, Stacy/Lagrace, Karl: Food Truck - Success Wish, Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................1282 Thomas, Divya - Hfx. West HS: Breakfast Prog. - Fundraising, Hon. D. Whalen .................................................................................................1282 Langille, Alicia/Smith, Dorothy/Imagine Salon & Spa - Cosmetology Awards, Hon. K. Regan ............................................................1283 Lightfoot & Wolfville: 2004 Ancienne Chardonnay - Lt.-Gov.’s Award, Mr. K. Irving .........................................................................................1283 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 228, Prem. - Teachers: Mediation - Agree, Hon. J. Baillie ....................................................................................................1284 No. 229, Prem. - Doctor Shortage: