HANSARD 19-56 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 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 1325, Clean Fdn. - Nominee: Nature Inspiration Award - Congrats., Hon. G. Wilson ..................................................................................................4129 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4130 Res. 1326, Continuing Care Assistants Wk. - Recognizing Compassion, Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................4131 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4131 Res. 1327, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day - Support, Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................4131 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4132 Res. 1328, Immigration: Outpacing Targets - Recog., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................4133 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................4133 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 197, Companies Act, Co-operative Associations Act and Corporations Registration Act, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................4133 No. 198, Support for the Creative Economy Act, Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................4133 2 No. 199, House of Assembly Act, T. Houston..........................................................................................................4134 No. 200, Education Act, C. Chender .........................................................................................................4134 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Continuing Care Mo.: Oceanview C.C. Centre - Recog., B. Adams............................................................................................................4134 Bhalla, Sudesh: Top 25 Immigrants of N.S. - Commend, R. DiCostanzo ....................................................................................................4135 Eskasoni Band Council: Just Paddle It Fest. - Congrats., K. Bain ...............................................................................................................4135 MacDonald, Christie - Teacher: Education Wk. Award - Thanks, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................4136 Shepard, Percy: 92nd Birthday - Best Wishes, B. Comer ............................................................................................................4136 Manuel, Wayne: Honoured in Naming of Ballpark - Thanks, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................4137 Motion Dance Ctr.: Expanded Location - Congrats, S. Craig ..............................................................................................................4137 Mitchell, Kevin: Clary MacDonald Mem. Award - Congrats., Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................4138 Beck, Howard - Umpire: Retirement - Congrats., Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................4138 Mihai, Marie: Math Excellence Award - Congrats., B. Horne .............................................................................................................4138 Royal Cdn. Legion Br. 160: Com. Serv. - Commend, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................4139 Hammonds Plains Fire Dept.: Ann. Fun Day - Recog., B. Jessome..........................................................................................................4139 Davis, Rupert - Police Chief: Death of - Tribute, J. Lohr ................................................................................................................4140 Pellerine, Mary: 50 Yrs. Com. Serv. - Thanks, B. Maguire .........................................................................................................4140 NSCC Pipe Trades Class: Skills Outreach - Congrats., K. Masland .........................................................................................................4141 Giffin, John: Com. Serv. - Thanks, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................4141 Stone, Mats/Stone, Nate: Life-saving Rescue - Commend, T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................4142 Borden, Janice/Grosse, Conrad: Com. Thanksgiving Dinner - Thanks, Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................4142 Italy Cross Fire Dept.: 55th Anniv. - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................4142 Eat Local Cumberland: Positive Food Changes - Thanks, E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................4143 3 Sutherland, Maggie: Modelling Focus - Congrats., Hon. K. Casey ....................................................................................................4143 Myers, Michelle: Com. Serv. - Thanks, B. Adams............................................................................................................4144 Ravens Hockey: Atom B Champs - Congrats., Hon. G. Wilson ..................................................................................................4144 St. Ann’s Gaelic College Trails: Building Workshop - Congrats., K. Bain ...............................................................................................................4145 Cameron, Pearle: Terry Fox Run - Dedication, Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................4145 Sackville Com. Health Fair: Educational Showcase - Congrats., S. Craig ..............................................................................................................4146 Stepping Stone: 30th Anniv. - Congrats., L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................4146 Christeas, Jimmy: Quinpool Shoe Repair - Congrats., Hon. L. Metlege Diab ........................................................................................4147 Trenholm, Barry: Retirement, Hall of Fame - Congrats., Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................4147 Celtic Colours: World-class Event - Congrats., A. Paon ...............................................................................................................4147 Slaunwhite, Angela/Burke, Sara: Playground Fundraising - Thanks, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................4148 Wigginton, Lindell: Contract with NBA - Commend, T. Halman ..........................................................................................................4149 Loaves and Fishes: Food Drive - Thanks, Hon. D. Mombourquette ....................................................................................4149 Teepee Outdoor Classroom: Rich Educ. Experience - Commend, K. Masland .........................................................................................................4149 Grant, Jonathan: Acad. Achievements - Congrats., Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................4150 Parrsboro Band Assoc.: Solar Installation - Recog., T. Rushton ..........................................................................................................4150 Chute, Olivia - Multi-medallist: Ntl. Water-skiing Comp. - Congrats., B. Horne .............................................................................................................4151 Kool-Aid Kids: Com. Fundraising Tradition - Congrats., E. Smith-McCrossin ...........................................................................................4151 Haunted Hollow: Com. Fun and Fundraising - Recog., B. Jessome..........................................................................................................4152 Sharing Meals: Com. Feasts - Thanks, L. Roberts ...........................................................................................................4152 Eastwood, Ethan: Dal. Schulich Ldrship. Award - Congrats., B. Maguire .........................................................................................................4153 Hirtle, Connor: Living His Best Life - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................4153 4 Valley Harvest Marathon: Great Event - Thanks, Susan Leblanc ....................................................................................................4154