HANSARD 18-44 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 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION: Res. 1127, Vieau, Shane: Academy Award - Congrats., The Premier ........................................................................................................3516 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................3517 Res. 1128, King, Martin Luther, Jr., - Baptist Pastor & Activist: Assassination - 50th Anniv., Hon. T. Ince ..........................................................3517 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................3518 Res. 1129, Louisbourg Seafoods: Contrib., Fishing Ind. - Thanks, Hon. K. Colwell .................................................................................................3518 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................3519 Res. 1130, Parkinson’s Awareness Mo.: Support - Recognize, Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................3519 Vote - Affirmative..................................................................................3520 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS: No. 110, Environment Act, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................3520 No. 111, Agricultural Marshland Conservation Act, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................3520 2 No. 112, Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................3520 No. 113, Pits and Quarries Environmental Assessment Review Act, Ms. L. Zann ........................................................................................................3520 STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS: 144 Construction Engineering Flight: Open House - Congrats., Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................3521 Parris, Eddie: Death of - Tribute, Mr. G. Burrill .....................................................................................................3521 Happy Com. Proj.: Com. Connectedness - Congrats., Mr. C. Porter ......................................................................................................3522 Mem. Club of Yarmouth: Dissolution - Thanks, Hon. Z. Churchill ...............................................................................................3522 O’Malley, Vincent - Surgeon: Retirement - Best Wishes, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................3523 Hage, Jonathan: Horatio Alger Scholarship - Congrats., Hon. K. Regan....................................................................................................3523 Easter Breakfasts: Volunteers - Congrats., Mr. B. Johns .......................................................................................................3524 FlightEd Prog.: Inspiring Children - Congrats., Hon. L. Glavine..................................................................................................3524 Hart, Campbell: Loran Scholarship - Best Wishes, Mr. A. MacMaster..............................................................................................3525 Curry Fam.: Keppoch Donation - Appreciation, Hon. R. Delorey .................................................................................................3525 Carter, Lesley: Bucket List Travel Blog - Congrats., Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................3526 Farnell, Cameron: U18 Cdn. Rugby Team - Congrats., Hon. M. Miller ...................................................................................................3526 MacDonald, Siobhan: Medallist, Can. Games - Congrats., Mr. A. MacMaster..............................................................................................3527 E. Orthodox Church - Happy Easter, Hon. L. Kousoulis ..............................................................................................3527 Renaud, Christopher: Emerg. Care - Thanks, Mr. Gordon Wilson ............................................................................................3528 Amherst Fire Dept.: Com. Fundraising - Recognize, Mr. E. Smith-McCrossin ....................................................................................3528 Chedabucto Curling Wins - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................3529 Ellenvale Jr. HS: Shrek The Musical - Best Wishes, Mr. T. Halman....................................................................................................3529 Parsons, Amy: Accessibility Advocate - Congrats., Hon. L. Diab ......................................................................................................3529 3 New Leaf: Domestic Violence Counselling - Outreach, Hon. P. Dunn......................................................................................................3530 Jamaica Vibes: Grand Opening - Best Wishes, Hon. T. Ince .......................................................................................................3530 Tokyo Lloyd Mem. Hockey Tournament - Success, Mr. E. Orrell .......................................................................................................3531 Terence Bay Fire Hall, Ladies Aux. - Leadership, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................3531 Allen, Stephanie: Publication - Congrats., Ms. E. Smith-McCrossin....................................................................................3531 YWCA: Host, Can. 150 Event - Recognize, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................3532 Burgess, Matthew: Auto. Trades Assoc. Scholarship - Congrats., Mr. B. Horne ......................................................................................................3532 Renault, Louise: Com. Serv. - Thanks, Mr. B. Maguire ..................................................................................................3533 Glen Arbour: Host, Atl. Golf Championship - Congrats., Mr. B. Jessome ...................................................................................................3533 Kent, Ian: Medallist, Table Tennis - Congrats., Ms. B. Adams ....................................................................................................3534 Wentzell, Jim: Retirement - Best Wishes, Ms. S. Lohnes-Croft ...........................................................................................3534 Sievert, Olivia: Wildlife Conserv. - Commend, Ms. R. DiCostanzo .............................................................................................3535 Khan, Sarah: Horatio Alger Scholarship - Congrats., Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................3535 Wolfville Children’s Ctr.: 45th Anniv. - Congrats., Mr. K. Irving ......................................................................................................3535 Common Roots Urban Farm: Public Engagement - Support, Ms. L. Roberts....................................................................................................3536 Foster, Jackie: Commonwealth Games, Lawn Bowling - Best Wishes, Hon. K. Regan ...........................................................................3536 Uke Can Duet: Ed Bowden Com. Wellness Award - Congrats., Mr. T. Houston ...................................................................................................3537 Maritime NHL’ers 4 Kids: Donation, Minor Hockey - Thanks, Mr. Gordon Wilson ............................................................................................3537 MacDonald, Bruce: Publication - Congrats., Hon. L. Hines .....................................................................................................3538 Orb Toys: Intl. Markets - Congrats., Hon. L. Diab ......................................................................................................3538 Smith, Carol Anne: Sch. Renovation Campaign - Thanks, Hon. I. Rankin ....................................................................................................3538 Binder, Cory - Chaperone: Winter Survival Trip - Thanks, Hon. P. Arab ......................................................................................................3539 4 ORAL QUESTIONS PUT BY MEMBERS TO MINISTERS: No. 587, Prem. - Hip & Knee Wait Times: Ntl. Standard - Meet, Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................3540 No. 588, Prem. - Min. Wage Increase: $15 - Three Yrs., Mr. G. Burrill .....................................................................................................3541 No. 589, LAE: Domestic Violence Victims - Fin. Res., Ms. K. MacFarlane ............................................................................................3543