HANSARD 20-78 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 MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PRESENTING REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Comm. on Private and Local Bills, B. Maguire .........................................................................................................5983 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 1916, United Way Prov. Campaign: Generosity and Ldrship. - Thanks, Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................5984 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................5985 [PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS:] Govt. N.S.: Owls Head and Little Hbr. - Supporting Lighthouse Links’ Proposal, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................5986 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 252, Health Authorities Act, B. Adams............................................................................................................5986 No. 253, Valour Fund Act, M. Ryan..............................................................................................................5986 2 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: St. Peter’s Anglican Church: Parents and Tots Grp. - Thanks, B. Adams............................................................................................................5986 Cdn. Citizenship Ceremony: Pride in Our Country - Thanks, K. Irving .............................................................................................................5987 Acadia Rec. Club: 96 Yrs. of Com. Serv. - Thanks, S. Craig ..............................................................................................................5987 Women in Bus. - Metro Tailors: 50 Yrs. of Bus. - Congrats., C. Chender .........................................................................................................5988 McNeil, Theresa: Death of - Tribute, Hon. S. McNeil ..................................................................................................5988 Coldest Night 2020: Supporting Roots for Youth Soc. - Thanks, K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................5989 Chauvin, Max: Retirement - Congrats., C. Chender .........................................................................................................5989 Park View Lady Panthers Hockey Club: Remarkable Season - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................5990 N. Queens Nursing Home: 25th Anniv. - Thanks, K. Masland .........................................................................................................5990 D’Entremont, Simon: Stunning Photos - Bravo, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................5991 Hartlen, Deborah: The Flag Shop - Congrats., T. Halman ..........................................................................................................5991 Sia, Valerie: 2019 Young Citizens Award - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................5992 Wessell, Greg: Choking Rescue - Commend, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................5992 Hawks Minor Hockey: Season’s Victories - Congrats., Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................5993 Workplace Harassment: Working Toward Fairness - Recog., L. Harrison .........................................................................................................5993 Daughter, Cait - Birthday Wishes, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................5993 Timmons, Kate: JA Venture, Traveling Sails - Congrats., B. Johns ..............................................................................................................5994 Working Mothers: Meeting Many Demands - Honour, Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................5994 Burke, Scott: Book, Presiding By Desire - Congrats., B. Jessome..........................................................................................................5995 Ntl. Quilting Day: Patchwork Pals - Thanks, Colton LeBlanc ..................................................................................................5995 Comeau, Chad: Video Game Designer - Congrats., Hon. G. Wilson ..................................................................................................5996 Dining Among the Stacks: Library Fundraiser - Congrats., Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................5996 3 Hfx. Northwest Rotary Club: No. 1 Fundraiser - Congrats., Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................5997 McIntyre, Michael - Bus Driver: Spirit of Kindness - Thanks, B. Adams............................................................................................................5997 Tourism Operators: Area Rich in Adventures - Welcome, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................5998 Sears, Holly & Kevin: Jammin’ on the Lake - Thanks, S. Craig ..............................................................................................................5998 Craigmore Voluns.: Com. Spirit - Thanks, Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................5999 Women’s Instit. Wk.: Pictou Co. Supporting Charities - Thanks, K. MacFarlane....................................................................................................5999 Sylliboy, Thomas - Deacon: Milestone Ordination - Congrats., A. Paon ...............................................................................................................6000 Bundy, Tanika: Loving Our Locks Workshop - Thanks, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................6000 Boudreau, Jacob: Kindness to Those in Need - Thanks, B. Horne .............................................................................................................6001 Whynot, Emerson: Students’ Rainy-Day Box - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................6001 John MacNeil Sch.: Koala Love Fundraising - Thanks, Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................6002 Hanna, Eddie: Taxi Indus. Advocate - Thanks, B. Maguire .........................................................................................................6002 Earle, Richard - Architect: Building Landmarks in HRM - Thanks, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................6003 Allen, Jon: Dedication to S. Shore Players - Recog., S. Lohnes-Croft ..................................................................................................6003 Suburban FC U13A Girls: Season Victories - Congrats., B. Johns ..............................................................................................................6004 Keigan, Tracey - Pharmacist: Com. Serv. - Thanks, R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................6004 Lohr Women: Legacy of Competence - Salute, J. Lohr ................................................................................................................6004 Morse, Gary: Lifetime Achievement Award - Congrats., K. Irving .............................................................................................................6005 2020 Women’s Hockey Championship: Organizers - Thanks, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................6005 Daughter, Gorja - Birthday Wishes, Hon. G. MacLellan ............................................................................................6006 Graves, Ryan: NHL Plus-Minus Ldr. - Congrats., Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................6006 Clare Lions Club: Supporting the Special Olympics - Congrats., Hon. G. Wilson ..................................................................................................6006 Penney, Jacob: Deployment, Australian Wildfires - Thanks, S. Lohnes-Croft ..................................................................................................6007 4 GOVERNMENT BUSINESS: GOVERNMENT MOTIONS: ON MOTION FOR SUPPLY: S. Craig ..................................................................................................6008 G. Burrill ................................................................................................6013 B. Comer ................................................................................................6014 HOUSE RESOLVED INTO CW ON SUPPLY AT 12:21 P.M. ..............................................6014