I'll just take a few moments and speak to the Financial Measures (2019) Act, and more broadly, to this budget, and also start, as my colleague did, on a note of gratitude. Which is to say, as I've said many times in this House, I think we're all here for the right reasons…
Read MoreMr. Speaker, I listened with interest to the comments of the minister just now. In particular, I would draw attention to his assertion that he was pleased to see that there was no feedback at Law Amendments Committee and that might be partially due to…
Read MoreI am pleased that this is the last piece of legislation that I will be speaking to tonight. I am also pleased to support this bill. All of us want to make sure that schools are safe places for students, families, and teachers…
Read MoreMr. Speaker, we were pleased that this bill was the result of extensive negotiations. We've heard good feedback from everyone involved. It provides a greater degree of security around these pensions that we know play a huge role in helping people save for their retirement. For that reason, we will support this bill…
Read MoreI'm also pleased to stand and support this bill. We know in our own constituencies, I know from my own background, the challenges that the legal system poses particularly in matters of family law where you're dealing with a very challenging time…
Read MoreMr. Speaker, we also have concerns which we have registered in the Committee of the Whole and at second reading about this bill, in particular the change to the role of the independent commission…
Read MoreMr. Speaker, will the Premier commit to tabling an updated action plan for meeting the needs of people with ASD across the lifespan?
Read MoreEvery individual is equal before and under the law without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability. That's Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms…
Read MoreMr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two pharmacies in Dartmouth: City of Lakes PharmaChoice on Portland Street, and Highfield Park PharmaChoice in north-end Dartmouth.
Read MoreI am honoured to speak briefly on this bill. I'm sure my colleague and the minister both look forward to hearing from more folks at Law Amendments Committee who are impacted. I would agree with my colleague in the Official Opposition that this is a thin bill with a lot of…
Read MoreMeaghan worked with the First Dartmouth Sparks to earn their Take Action badge, which is earned by recognizing a problem and taking steps to solve it. Together they made 24 fleece hats and placed them around downtown Dartmouth for those in need…
Read MoreMr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to say a few words on this bill; I think they'll be less charitable than those of my colleague. As he mentioned, there are many Nova Scotians who are still upset about the privatization of Nova Scotia Power, and the reason they're upset is…
Read MoreThe Nova Scotia House of Assembly Policy on the Prevention and Resolution of Harassment in the Workplace definition of harassment includes any behaviour, act, conduct, or comment directed at and offensive to another person. Will the Premier acknowledge that the allegations made against the member for Yarmouth describe instances of harassment, as described by that policy?
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