HANSARD 17-37 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 THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 1062, Pierik, Kyla: Honorary Senator, N.S. Fed. of Agric. - Congrats., Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................3067 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................3068 Res. 1063, Browning, Geraldine Marjorie: Appointee, Order of N.S. - Congrats., Hon. T. Ince....................................................................................3069 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................3069 Res. 1064, Stirling Fruit Farms: 100 Yrs. in Business - Thanks, Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................3070 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................3071 Res. 1065, World Water Day: Protecting Resource - Recognize, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................3071 Vote – Affirmative .................................................................................3071 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 94, Universities Accountability and Sustainability Act, Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................3071 No. 95, Free Well-water Testing Act, Mr. G. Burrill .....................................................................................................3071 2 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Blonde, Chris: Small Business Owner - Recognize, Mr. T. Halman....................................................................................................3072 Hussey-Tallon, Moss: 7th Birthday - Best Wishes, Mr. G. Burrill .....................................................................................................3072 Greek’s Meats: Retirement/New Ownership - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ....................................................................................................3072 Bedford, George (Pictou): Death of - Tribute, Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................3073 HRSB Members: Com. Serv. - Thanks, Ms. S. Leblanc ...................................................................................................3073 Poirier, Nicole: Com. Serv. - Thanks, Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................3074 Fudge, Felix: Competitor, MasterChef Canada - Best Wishes, Mr. J. Lohr .........................................................................................................3074 Tucker, Gerry: Recipient, Governor General’s Sovereign Medal - Thanks, Hon. K. Casey ....................................................................................3075 MacLean, Barbara (Sydney Mines): Death of - Tribute, Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................3075 Boyd, Luke/Classified (Enfield): Rural Resident - Recognize, Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................3076 Laureijs, Christelinda: Winner, Nourish N.S. Food and Film Contest - Congrats., Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin ................................................................3076 Parker, Michelle: Safety Advocate - Commend, Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................3076 Seaside FM: Radio-thon Fundraiser - Thanks, Ms. B. Adams ....................................................................................................3077 Duncan, Doug - Pastor, Baptist Church: Com. Serv. - Recognize, Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................3077 Queens Co. Blades Skating Club: Hosts, Atl. Synchronized Skating Championships - Congrats., Ms. K. Masland ....................................................3078 Public Libraries: Vital Com. Ctrs. - Recognize, Mr. Gordon Wilson ............................................................................................3078 Callaghan, Evan: Recipient, Univ. Golf Scholarship - Best Wishes, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................3079 Drilling/Exploration on Scotian Shelf: Environmental Stewards - Thanks, Ms. L. Roberts ...................................................................................3079 Anderson, Burns - Constable, RCMP: Com. Safety - Thanks, Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................3080 Malcolm, Susan: Retirement - Gratitude, Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................3080 Megan, Cassidy: Founder, Purple Day for Epilepsy - Congrats., Hon. L. Diab ......................................................................................................3081 Dr. Kingston B. Mem. Com. Health Ctr.: Collaborative Care - Congrats., Ms. A. Paon ....................................................................................3081 3 DeVanney, Christopher: Doc. Film Series - Congrats., Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................3082 Brown, Jeff - Cst., Hfx. Reg. Police: Com. Serv. - Inspiring, Mr. T. Halman....................................................................................................3082 Paul, Chief Terry (Membertou): Recipient, Frank McKenna Award - Leadership, Hon. D. Mombourquette ..............................................................3082 Friends of McNabs Island Soc.: Maintenance/Cleanup - Thanks, Ms. B. Adams ....................................................................................................3083 2nd Fairview Scouts Troop: Pancake Supper - Recognize, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................3084 E. Pictou Silver Blades: Award Winners, Rob McCall Mem. Competition - Congrats., Mr. T. Houston ..........................................................3084 Turtleback Tap and Grill: 1 Yr. in Bus. - Congrats., Mr. B. Horne ......................................................................................................3084 Women’s Wednesdays (Higher Grounds Café, N. Sydney): Celebrating Success - Salute, Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................3085 Habitat for Humanity: Bldg. Homes and Coms. - Congrats., Mr. B. Maguire ..................................................................................................3085 Labrador, Todd: Recipient, Indigenous Artist Recog. Award - Best Wishes, Ms. K. Masland..........................................................................3086 Our Health Ctr. Assoc. (Chester): New Walk-in Clinic - Congrats., Mr. H. MacKay ..................................................................................................3086 Grandparents: Caregivers - Funding Required, Ms. A. Paon........................................................................................................3087 Lucasville Greenway Trail Comm.: Fundraising Efforts - Thanks, Mr. B. Jessome ...................................................................................................3087 Sim, Hugh (Pictou Co.): Hockey Athlete - Recognize, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................3087 Trethewey, Adam - RCN: Recipient, Quilt of Valour - Congrats., Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft ...........................................................................................3088 Campbell, Kim: Pay It Forward Pantry (Amherst) - Recognize, Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin....................................................................................3089 Abouelela, Jumana/Yazbek, Yara: Hfx. W. HS Wake-a-thon - Youth Leadership, Ms. R. DiCostanzo ............................................................3089 Sampson, Lance: Winner, CBC Searchlight Competition - Congrats., Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................3089 McMullen, Glenn: Sound of Pop, 10 Yrs. in Bus. - Congrats., Mr. K. Irving ......................................................................................................3090 Ross, Brayden: Support from Local Hockey Players - Initiative, Mr. T. Houston ...................................................................................................3090 Team Deagle (Bridgewater): Winners, Travellers Curling Club Championships - Congrats., Hon. M. Furey ......................................................3091 Provo, Kardeisha (N. Preston): Recipient, Horatio Alger Cdn. Scholarship - Recognize, Hon. K. Colwell ........................................................3091 Anl. Walk of Lights, Vintage Farms: Com. Fundraisers - Recognize, Mr. Gordon Wilson .......................................................................3092 4 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY