NS Question Period

A twitter account which sometimes attempts to succinctly and accurately reflect some of the events of Question Period at the NS Legislature.

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Houston(PC): Having a functioning justice system with Crown attorneys is also a matter of public safety. I bet crane removal will cost more than 17%. Can Min. Of Transport show us costs to date?

McNeil(L): do you think crowns deserve more than paramedics/teachers?

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Oct 25, 2019 #nspoli

Houston(PC): has Govt projected the cost of removing the crane after Hurr. Dorian?

McNeil(L): It was a public safety issue and became govt's responsibility. We will take every step to recover the cost.

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Burrill(NDP): in 2007 the Premier said essential services legislation doesn't work and collective bargaining does. Was he wrong back then?

McNeil(L): Patients deserve to know they'll get care when they need it. So do victims of crime.

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Oct 25, 2019 #nspoli

Burrill(NDP): expert labour lawyer says essential services legislation is denial of right to strike. Why do you ignore this expert testimony?

McNeil(L): The expert and I have a difference of opinion when it comes to collective bargaining.

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Burrill(NDP): SCC justices have ruled that prohibiting strikes for essential services is unconstitutional. Why does Premier think he knows better?

McNeil(L): I have to be responsible to the taxpayers. Workers will have right to protest but must provide essential services.

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For more on the AG's statement about the Crowns: https://t.co/E92OT3TcQ1

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Oct 25, 2019 #nspoli

Houston(PC): Does the Premier agree with the AG that the Crowns are just being greedy?

McNeil(L): want everyone to understand the respect I have for our MOJAG. He's done a good job.

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Houston(PC): After his conduct toward Crowns this week, how does the AG plan to repair relationship with Crowns?

McNeil(L): a 17% pay-raise is unsustainable. That's the reality.

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Other issues discussed Oct 23, 2019:

- Protecting victims of human trafficking
- Not prosecuting petty crime due to delays
- Housing crisis extending to rural communities
- Livestock feed shortage
- Arsenic warnings in Barry's Run

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Masland(PC): Officers can experience trauma on the job. What supports are in place for them to cope?

Furey(L): Officers are valuable, do a hard job. They have access to all services w/i health plan. We work closely with their labor rep, constant discussion.

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Oct 23, 2019: #nspoli
Masland(PC): For MOJ, Province moving toward direct supervision of inmates, some guard felt unsafe. Is gov't meeting its goals in the transition?

Furey(L): Yes. It is proven to be the best practice. Officers have done admirable job in transitioning.

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For more on housing crisis:

- https://t.co/KQdOBG4Nbz

- https://t.co/Syx3i7Gt0U

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Oct 23, 2019 #nspoli
Leblanc(NDP): Some people couldnt vote this election, get groceries, etc. bc of housing situation. Will the Min. acknowledge extreme housing issue in the province?

Porter(L): Signed a 10yr deal with feds for money for housing stock and other needs.

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Leblac(NDP): Firs three years of deal will only repairs housing: not create supply. People can't afford vacancy rate. Can Min. recognise his gov't is turning housing crisis to homelessness crisis?

Porter(L): We are moving forward with Fed agreement and working to do more.

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Masland(PC): Why was no notice given to Pictonians until after the inmate was back in prison?

Furey(L): We released circumstances as soon as we were able to confirm them.

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Oct 23, 2019 #nspoli

Masland(PC): For MOJ, Violent inmate was mistakenly released in June, how?

Furey(L): There are processes/prcedures in place that can be confusing at time. They have been reviewed to make sure this never happens again.

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For more on Lionel Desmond and the inquiry: https://t.co/QS4sSoZoLo

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Oct 23, 2019 #nspoli
Masland(PC): For MOJ, why is the inquiry into Lionel Desmond case limiting legal prep time and paying so little?

Furey(L): Circumstances are before the presiding judge.

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Masland(PC): Bc the gov't may be found liable for the tragedy, isn't it a conflict of interest for the gov't to be constraining the inquiry?

Furey(L): I can't interfere with the established process. It is the responsibility of the judge.