HANSARD 21-12 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 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PRESENTING AND READING PETITIONS: Photopheresis Treatment in N.S. - Make Available, K. Coombes..........................................................................................................889 Internet and Cellular Connectivity: Infrastructure Update - Required, K. Bain .................................................................................................................890 GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 345, World Health Day: Fairer, Healthier World - Recog., Hon. Z. Churchill .................................................................................................890 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................891 Res. 346, Seniors’ Safety Coordinators: Com. Serv. - Thanks, Hon. K. Regan......................................................................................................891 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................892 Res. 347, Round Table, Environment and Sustainable Prosperity: New Members - Recog., Hon. K. Irving ..............................................................892 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................892 Res. 348, Keddy, Philip: Top 4 Under 40 - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell ...................................................................................................892 2 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................893 Res. 349, Brazil Rock 33/34 Lobster Assoc.: Commitment to Quality - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell ...................................................................................................893 Vote - Affirmative....................................................................................894 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 92, Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act, Hon. Z. Churchill .................................................................................................894 No. 93, Health-care for New and Expectant Mothers Act, E. Smith-McCrossin .............................................................................................894 No. 94, Workers’ Compensation Act (amended), K. Coombes..........................................................................................................894 No. 95, Parenting and Support Act (amended), Hon. R. Delorey ...................................................................................................894 No. 96, Employment Support and Income Assistance Act (amended), K. Coombes..........................................................................................................894 No. 97, Electricity Act (amended), Hon. C. Porter ......................................................................................................894 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: MacKinnon, Nathan - Recipient: Lady Byng Trophy - Congrats., B. Adams..............................................................................................................895 Walzak, Bucky: Com. Fundraising - Thanks, K. Coombes..........................................................................................................895 Arab, Lucas: Com. Serv. - Recog., R. DiCostanzo ......................................................................................................895 Heritage Quay B&B: Bus. Venture - Welcome/Best Wishes, K. MacFarlane......................................................................................................896 Strang, Robert - Physician: LG’s Award of Excellence - Congrats., B. Horne ...............................................................................................................896 Lucas, Wendell - The Paint Guy: Retirement - Congrats., B. Johns ................................................................................................................897 Abdel Karim, Musa: Support to Refugee Com. - Recog., L. Roberts .............................................................................................................897 Potlotek First Nation - Documentary: Merchants of the Wild - Recog., A. Paon .................................................................................................................898 YASHA: Healthy Adventures - Recog., Hon. Z. Churchill .................................................................................................899 We Care Radiothon Voluns.: 5th Ann. Event - Thanks, Colton LeBlanc ....................................................................................................899 N. Waterford Rotary Club: Com. Serv. - Thanks, K. Coombes..........................................................................................................899 Outhit, Tim - HRM Councillor: Acclaimed - Congrats., Hon. K. Regan......................................................................................................900 Lauther, Brett - Athl.: Third Season with Roughriders - Congrats., D. Ritcey ..............................................................................................................900 Mayuk, Rick: Brightwood Com. Serv. - Thanks, Susan Leblanc ......................................................................................................901 3 Whalley, Makayla - Recipient: Joyce Fam. Fdn. Bursary - Congrats., Hon. K. Irving ......................................................................................................901 Fisher, Cathy: Thanksgiving Tradition for Elem. Students - Thanks, T. Rushton ............................................................................................................902 Harris, Ronnie: Young Leader - Recog., Susan Leblanc ......................................................................................................902 Adjusting Your Life Style: It Takes a Village Drive - Recog., Hon. K. Colwell ...................................................................................................903 Challengers Baseball Div.: Ballpark Renovation - Recog., M. Ryan................................................................................................................904 Martin’s River Fire Dept: 50th Anniv. - Thanks, Hon. S. Lohnes-Croft ...........................................................................................904 Casey, Dan: Death of - Tribute, E. Smith-McCrossin .............................................................................................904 Murphy, Max - Honour, Hon. D. Mombourquette ......................................................................................905 Greenfield Voluns.: Com. Tree Lighting - Thanks, K. Masland ...........................................................................................................905 Macdonald, Martin - Nominee: Academy Award - Congrats., L. Hines ................................................................................................................906 HRM Council: Honouring Andrew Picot - Thanks, S. Craig ................................................................................................................906 Tim Hortons Cole Hbr.: Dedication During Pandemic - Recog., Hon. T. Ince .........................................................................................................907 Cameron, Lorna - Postmaster: Com. Serv. - Recog., Hon. P. Dunn........................................................................................................907 Mills, David: Death of - Tribute, Hon. B. Maguire ..................................................................................................908 Burke, Kendra - Artist: Painting St. Peter’s Fire Hydrants - Thanks, A. Paon .................................................................................................................908 Pop Up Cinema: Summer Fun - Thanks, T. Halman ............................................................................................................908 Pierce, John: Com. Serv. - Thanks, Hon. L. Glavine....................................................................................................909 Minor Hockey, Cumb. and Colchester: Pandemic Season - Thanks, L. Harrison ...........................................................................................................909 Dairy Queen, Fall River: First Anniv. - Congrats., B. Horne ...............................................................................................................909 Matt’s Bottle Exchange: Enviro-Depot of the Yr. - Congrats., B. Adams..............................................................................................................910 Local Bus./Orgs.: Generosity to Care Homes - Thanks, Hon. L. Metlege Diab ..........................................................................................910 Gregory, Raymond - Labman: Retirement - Congrats., K. MacFarlane......................................................................................................911 Humboldt Broncos Tragedy: Third Anniv. - Remember, Hon. B. Jessome ...................................................................................................911 4 Todd, Jarrett