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49th General Assembly - 1st Session - 2019-2020
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BALL, HON. DWIGHT (L) (HUMBER - GROS MORNE)
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Inuit Bachelor of Education
Will Dept. of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour encourage the development of programs similar to the Inuit Bachelor of Education program for other Indigenous groups to promote reconciliation and empowerment, 2160
Atlantic Accord
Does Bill C-69 represent a violation of the joint management principle established by the Accord, 197
How can an arbitration clause in Hibernia dividend agreement be used to resolve disputes over changes to the 1985 Accord, 336
How can Premier ask for more money, given that federal minister had forced Premier into agreement that failed to review the Atlantic Accord offset payments and required him not to complain, 1086–1087
How does Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board representation on the review tribunal give the province a greater voice and prevent the weakening of joint management, 439
How much has government budgeted to convince Newfoundlanders and Labradorians that watering down the Accord is good for them and won't cost jobs, 1087
Is government willing to support a motion to affirm the principles of the Atlantic Accord and the principle of joint management of offshore oil and gas resources, 334–335
Is Premier concerned about the precedent that has been set, 437
Is Premier willing to give favourable consideration to a motion to affirm the principles of the Atlantic Accord, 335
Is there a secret amendment to the Atlantic Accord, 438
What changes will be required to the Atlantic Accord due to Bill C-69, 196
What kind of benefits would get Premier's consent to amend the right of joint management in the Accord, 438
When does Premier expect to get instructions from the federal minister on how to water down the provincial Atlantic Accord Act, 1086
Will Premier consider a court challenge to the recently passed federal legislation that blatantly violates the Accord's principle of joint management, 437
Will Premier guarantee residents of province that as a result of the passing of Bill C-69, he will not be making amendments to the Atlantic Accord, 1085–1086
Will Premier not agree to the erosion of joint management rights, 1086
Will Premier state definitively that he will not consent to any change to the Atlantic Accord which infringes upon its principles, including joint management, 335
Bill C-69
Can Premier confirm that if legislative changes are proposed that would undermine the Accord, the province will not give consent, 198
Does bill represent a violation of the joint management principle established by the Accord, 197
Does government intend to co-operate with the federal government in making changes to the Atlantic Accord, or not, 197
How does government expect to achieve shorter times from discovery to production without joining other premiers to oppose Bill C-69, 104–105
How is it not a conflict for the management body that promotes the industry to also be the agent assessing possible negative environmental aspects, 205
In Premier's opinion, is bill consistent with the Accord's stated purpose of both governments' equality in management of the resource, 197
Was our Premier approached to sign the letter to the Prime Minister with other premiers saying that Bill C-69 makes natural resource investment impossible, 103
What changes will be required to the Atlantic Accord, 196
What does Premier plan to do to protect the principles of the Atlantic Accord, 103
Why did Premier refuse to sign the letter concerning Bill C-69 along with the other six premiers, 104
Why does Premier sit on his hands and not pick up the phone and call the Prime Minister, 380
Why is Premier continuing to ignore Noia's voice regarding Bill C-69, 379
Why is Premier defending the anti-resource policies of Prime Minister Trudeau which are driving away investment in our offshore, 104
Will Premier reach out to the Prime Minister before it's too late, 380
Will Premier take Peckford's advice and tell Trudeau's messenger that he will defend jobs and hope by challenging Bill C-69 in the courts, 1087–1088
Would Premier report the Senate of Canada's response to his request that the regulatory powers of Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board be preserved, 102–103
Broadband
Why has it taken a pandemic to initiate some action in upgrading Internet service, 2066
Budget
Can Opposition expect an invitation to collaborate on the 2020 budget, 517
Can Premier explain how a 19-member caucus in a 40-Member legislature amounts to a mandate to pass the pre-election budget, 20
Does Premier accept that electorate has instructed their representatives to collaborate on reorganizing budget priorities, 19
How does Premier intend to incorporate the important ideas and issues of the Third Party, Official Opposition, and independent members so that they can meaningfully influence the budget, 1008
Is Premier willing to collaborate to pass supply and negotiate policy preferences expressed by the voting public, while respecting the need to return to balance, 20
When will we see an economic recovery plan and an enabling budget, 1903
Why did Premier refuse to make adjustments to the budget to reflect the priorities he heard from the electorate, 516–517
Will minister commit to holding multiple collaborative meetings with the opposition caucus in advance of the budget 2020, 517
Will Premier announce a budget date before he leaves office, to reassure public servants and others, 1898
Budget
(2019) Motion to approve budgetary policy
Debate, 459–468
Businesses
COVID-19
Does Premier intend to make a detailed response to business leaders asking governments to ease travel restrictions which are too broad or unnecessary, 2059
Is government considering a relief package to help businesses that operate in the tourism and hospitality sectors, 1810
What is province going to do to help businesses find rent, 1808–1809
Cabinet
How can Premier keep in his Cabinet a minister who fundamentally mismanaged his obligations and thereby violated professional ethics under the Code of Conduct, 1343
How can the Premier keep the Cabinet minister who grossly violated his obligations, 1345
How does Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment square his commitment to ethics in his previous role with serving in Cabinet with a minister who has committed a gross mismanagement of public funds in violation of the Members' Code of Conduct, 1341
Is current Premier in charge, or is it the premier waiting in the wings, 1406
Is documented wrongdoing and failure to do the right thing by removing minister from Cabinet the kind of legacy the Premier wants, 1340
Is Premier keeping minister in Cabinet because the minister was simply following the Premier's orders, 1340–1341
When is Premier going to get control over his Cabinet and give the governance to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, as he promised, 1341
When will we start using the time of this House for priorities and not for the Premier's Cabinet, 1342
Why is there a double standard with who remains in Cabinet, 2154–2155
Will Premier address perception of gender bias in his government, 2155–2156
Camping
COVID-19
Will government consider opening campgrounds earlier than originally planned, 1810
Will government explore options for some form of restricted camping season that will allow campers to enjoy their home away from home, 1811
Will government consider opening campgrounds earlier than originally planned, 1810
Will government explore options for some form of restricted camping season that will allow campers to enjoy their home away from home, 1811
COVID-19
Atlantic Bubble
Could Premier provide details regarding how the Atlantic bubble will work and when it might come into existence, 1968
Broadband
Why has it taken a pandemic to initiate some action in upgrading Internet service, 2066
Businesses
Does Premier intend to make a detailed response to business leaders asking governments to ease travel restrictions which are too broad or unnecessary, 2059
Is government considering a relief package to help businesses that operate in the tourism and hospitality sectors, 1810
What is province going to do to help businesses find rent, 1808–1809
Camping
Will government consider opening campgrounds earlier than originally planned, 1810
Will government explore options for some form of restricted camping season that will allow campers to enjoy their home away from home, 1811
Finance
Will government consider ways to free up cash immediately through relief in areas like workers' compensation premiums or other utilities fees, 1809
Fisheries and Land Resources
What is government doing to ensure that the fishing season will be both safe and viable this year, 1812
Health care
How was individual denied a critical diagnostic test, 1902
Rather than hire individuals with ties to the government, why doesn't government just listen to business and industry and take action, 1809
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Is government considering a relief package to help businesses that operate in the tourism and hospitality sectors, 1810
Crosbie, Ches
Acknowledging birthday of, 102
Curling
Brier Tankard
Congratulating Team Gushue on another exciting victory, 1536
Deer Lake
Tributes—Williams, Clyde, 1082
Deputy Chair of Committees
Appointment of
Moved, 2
Deputy Speaker
Appointment of
Moved, 2 , 599
Election
Is it Premier's plan after Interim Supply to prorogue the House and call another costly election, 1406
Will government close loophole in the fixed date election provisions, 1669
Employment
Benefits agreement
Can Premier tell the House that 4 per cent of the jobs that are not filled by local people could not be filled by local people, 743
Will minister be implementing a community benefits agreement policy to ensure that the people of the province benefit from construction and development in our province, 742
Essential workers
What are the criteria and eligibility for low-income essential workers, 1898–1899
Why hasn't top-up happened quickly, and what is the definition, 1899
Why haven't these low-income workers received the wage top-ups, 1898
Will Premier agree to develop a new jobs plan that will go beyond the Cabinet committee and actively involve all stakeholders, 27
Will Premier commit to use the carbon tax proceeds to create a permanent green jobs fund that will help small green businesses to innovate and create green jobs, 27–28
Equalization
Does Premier think it fair that New Brunswick tabled a balanced budget but received more than $2 billion in equalization, 626–627
Does Premier think it fair that Nova Scotia has been running surpluses and also received $2 billion in equalization, 626
Does Premier think it fair that Québec receives over $13 billion this year when we receive nothing, 625–626
Does Premier think it's time to stand up and fight, 627
Is Premier going to stand up and fight for equalization reform with the new federal Liberal minority government, and how does he plan to get their attention, 627
Federal-provincial relations
Did Prime Minister respond to Premier's letter asking for his position on issues affecting province prior to election day, 605
How does lack of response from Prime Minister affect the level of confidence in whether or not the present minority government in Ottawa will deliver on promises made, 605
Letters returned to province in response to Premier's letter, 635
What commitment to help with Muskrat Falls rates did Premier's approach to the federal election bring from any federal party, 605–606
Why didn't Premier use the leverage he had during a close election and make Muskrat Falls rate mitigation a federal election issue in this province, 606
Finance
Bailout
Have there been discussions on selling provincial assets to the federal government, federal entities, or other private or public entities in return for much-needed cash, 1972
Borrowing
Did Mr. Trudeau tell the Premier how long the federal government will backstop our ability to borrow before we run out of cash, 1897
How long does Premier expect the emergency borrowing backstop to continue, 1897
What has changed between now and March, when the Premier wrote the Prime Minister that Newfoundland and Labrador was out of time, 1896–1897
COVID-19
Will government consider ways to free up cash immediately through relief in areas like workers' compensation premiums or other utilities fees, 1809
Economic plan
When the Liquor Corporation, government's biggest profit centre, warns of economic disaster, does the Premier lose any sleep, 2009
When will Premier share an economic recovery plan, and who has been writing it, 2067
Where is the plan to deal with the economic disaster we find ourselves in, 2008
Interim supply
Why does the level of service for mental health, addictions, housing and transportation services provided to the people of Labrador remain deplorable, and doesn't the Big Land deserve better, 1458–1459
Taxation
When will legislation to eliminate the sales tax on insurance premiums will be brought to the House, 20–21
Will legislation to eliminate the sales tax on insurance premiums be brought to the House, 20
Fisheries and Land Resources
Moose
Does Premier support minister, 741
Salmon
Does Premier agree that minister's mishandling of the issue has undermined the confidence of the aquaculture industry, 610–611
Does Premier have confidence in how minister has bungled situation, and if not, will he be replaced, 611
What is government doing to ensure that the fishing season will be both safe and viable this year, 1812
Fixed link
How could Premier even consider allowing vital national infrastructure to be placed in private hands for profit, 148–149
Food security
What measures have been put in place to ensure our food supply will remain intact in the event of another disruption, 2066–2067
Health care
811 HealthLine
How will the change involving the 811 HealthLine be integrated with existing health care providers such as physicians, 1969
Why would Premier or minister not engage all those who are going to be involved in the health care system to be able to provide the best system possible to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1969–1970
COVID-19
Could Premier provide details regarding how the Atlantic bubble will work and when it might come into existence, 1968
How was individual denied a critical diagnostic test, 1902
Support person policy—Can Premier indicate when families and individuals in these circumstances can expect restrictions to be lifted, 1901
Support person policy—Does Premier think family's exasperated statement in the media is right, and how would he feel if it were one of his family members, 1901
Support person policy—How can Premier continue to support restrictions in the face of suffering and mental distress, 1899–1900
Support person policy—How is it possible that vulnerable people are not given the dignity, comfort and compassion of family support and accompaniment in painful and trying circumstances, 1900
Support person policy—Why did Premier and officials ignore the pain and suffering of families and the anxiety experienced by so many people in similar situations, 1900
Hospitals
Urging government to encourage companies that are awarded the contracts for the new hospital to hire local tradespeople and labourers, at no extra cost to the taxpayers, so that they can work in their own area, support the local economy and be able to return home to their families every evening, 114
When will the announcement for the new regional hospital with a radiation unit be made, 111–112
Will the reinstatement of 24 emergency service at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre be in the budget, 1546
House of Assembly
Addresses
Adjournment for Christmas season, 1385(30)–1385(31)
Commissioner for Legislative Standards
Mitchelmore Report
Concurrence motion
Debate, 1274(9)–1274(16)
Information and Privacy Commissioner
Is Premier willing to explain why appointment could not have been made during the last session in June, 575
Motions
In the event Speaker rules on a prima facie case of breach of privilege,
be it resolved that the House of Assembly finds Member for Corner Brook has damaged the reputation of two Members of the House and has therefore breached their privileges, and is contemptuous of the House and of its Members; that Member for Corner Brook shall withdraw unequivocally his offensive statements with respect to the two Members and that he should apologize verbally and in writing to the two Members; and that he shall be required to take an additional 20 hours of anti-harassment sensitivity training
Debate, 829–832
Amendment—Moved, 831–832
Income support
Bus passes
How many extra bus passes would the $80,000 increase in costs for the placement of Ms. Foote buy each year for people who need it most, 1232
Indigenous Affairs
Beothuk
Successful repatriation of the remains of two Beothuk persons, 1893
Innu children in care
Why has Premier failed to live up to his commitment regarding the terms of reference on the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care, 943
Muskrat Falls
Does Premier think trust with Indigenous peoples can be restored, and how does he plan to do it, 576–577
Will Premier agree to conduct an independent investigation into missed window of time to cap the wetlands, an issue of trust between his government and Indigenous peoples, 578
Residential schools
How much longer will Premier and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs delay the apology to residential school survivors, 1306
Suicide
Will counselling resources be allocated to Sheshatshiu on a permanent basis to ensure long-term solutions for the crisis, 606
Violence
Missing and murdered indigenous women—Can Premier say how it can happen that the death of another Indigenous woman was not properly investigated, 1092
Why does government seem more concerned about historical racism reflected in a statue, while they continue to procrastinate on addressing institutional racism, especially while impacting our Indigenous children in care, 2010
Labrador Affairs
Interim supply
Why does the level of service for mental health, addictions, housing and transportation services provided to the people of Labrador remain deplorable, and doesn't the Big Land deserve better, 1458–1459
Multiple concerns
Office
Why was the Labrador Affairs office in Labrador West closed with such secrecy over the Christmas holidays, 1594
What concrete, new initiatives are being undertaken to address homelessness, a mental health crisis, a suicide crisis and a recent rash of tragic deaths, 1092–1093
What's being done to reverse the closure of the office in Labrador West, the ferry that does not meet local needs, and safety being jeopardized at the airstrips, 1489–1490
Members' Statements
Tributes
Williams, Clyde—Deer Lake, 1082
Ministerial Statements
Curling
Brier Tankard
Congratulating Team Gushue on another exciting victory, 1536
Indigenous Affairs
Beothuk
Successful repatriation of the remains of two Beothuk persons, 1893
Natural Resources
Muskrat Falls
Inquiry report—Acknowledging the receipt of, 1484
Motions
Deputy Chair of Committees
Appointment of—Moved, 2
Deputy Speaker
Appointment of—Moved, 2
Point of privilege
In the event Speaker rules on a prima facie case of breach of privilege,
be it resolved that the House of Assembly finds Member for Corner Brook has damaged the reputation of two Members of the House and has therefore breached their privileges, and is contemptuous of the House and of its Members; that Member for Corner Brook shall withdraw unequivocally his offensive statements with respect to the two Members and that he should apologize verbally and in writing to the two Members; and that he shall be required to take an additional 20 hours of anti-harassment sensitivity training
Debate, 829–832
Amendment—Moved, 831–832
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Wastewater
How can Premier dismiss the concerns of municipalities and municipal leaders across the province, 942
What is minister's plan to address the requirement for municipalities across the province to deal with wastewater issues, 883
Natural Resources
Advance 2030
Will Advance 2030 address homelessness, addictions, the cost of living, bankruptcies, gangs, unemployment, electricity rates and out-migration, 707–708
Bay du Nord project
Wouldn't it be better to spend the $110 million equity investment in Equinor on economic diversification or schools or roads, or health care or dental, 1594
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
How can board be both a cheerleader for and effective regulator of the oil industry, 612
How does Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board representation on the review tribunal give the province a greater voice and prevent the weakening of joint management, 439
Would Premier report the Senate of Canada's response to his request that the regulatory powers of Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board be preserved, 102–103
Electricity rates
If federal government can spend billions on a pipeline in Alberta, why is Premier hesitating to ask for the same consideration for our province, 1661
What commitment to help with Muskrat Falls rates did Premier's approach to the federal election bring from any federal party, 605–606
What happened to Premier's election promise of $200 million from federal government to mitigate Muskrat Falls power rates, 1593–1594
What is the status of the $200 million to mitigate Muskrat Falls rates, 439
When will we see the rate mitigation plan to protect people from the high cost of Muskrat Falls, 1815
Why didn't Premier use the leverage he had during a close election and make Muskrat Falls rate mitigation a federal election issue in this province, 606
Muskrat Falls
Can minister explain how the information came to be missing from Cabinet presentations, 577–578
Does Premier think trust with Indigenous peoples can be restored, and how does he plan to do it, 576–577
Given the collapse of oil prices and the resulting shock to our economy, will Premier seek a firm commitment from the Prime Minister on an equity investment in Muskrat Falls, 1661
Given the conclusion of the inquiry, what is Premier's plan to deal with the other players that had an active role in deceiving the public, 709
Given the evidence in the Leblanc inquiry report, will minister amend the Access to Information Act to include Nalcor and OilCo and allow the Privacy Commissioner to determine whether requested information should or should not be released to the public, 1669
Has the date of the impoundment been determined yet, 443
How can Premier allow senior executives named for their conduct in the inquiry report to continue to work on the very same project, 1668
Inquiry report—Acknowledging the receipt of, 1484
Methylmercury—How is Premier going to protect against future risks of methylmercury to human health and the food chain, 579
Methylmercury—How much is in the impact security fund that the Independent Expert Advisory Committee recommended be established to guarantee access to local country food, 442
Methylmercury—What is Premier's position on the recommendation for Nalcor to undertake targeted removal of soil and capping of wetlands in the future reservoir area before impoundment, 28
Methylmercury—Why didn't the minister tell the House that it was already too late for capping, 441–442
Methylmercury—Will minister confirm that due to government's inaction, it is too late to perform any of the methylmercury preventative work recommended by the Independent Expert Advisory Committee, 442
In Premier's view, is there anything in inquiry report that warrants dismissal with cause, 1667
Wetland capping
What is the result of the investigation into government missing the deadline for wetland capping, 576
Which of Premier's minister's failed to execute wetland capping, 577
Why did government defy Nalcor on wetland capping, an issue so important to Labradorians, 576
Will Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and Intergovernmental and Indigenous Affairs apologize to the people of Labrador for the disrespect and disregard his government has shown in the failure to do wetland capping, 1307
Will Premier agree to conduct an independent investigation into missed window of time to cap the wetlands, an issue of trust between his government and Indigenous peoples, 578
Why didn't Premier tell House that the deadline for capping had passed, 579
Will minister commit to fully implement Justice LeBlanc's report, 1659
Will Premier do his duty by reprimanding and dismissing the minister, 578
Nalcor
Consultant—Is it correct that the Premier initiated the order-in-council, 1452
Consultant—Was order-in-council removing conflict of interest bar which otherwise prevented the employment of the consultant issued by Cabinet or by the Premier, 1451
Consultant—Was the order-in-council the Premier's responsibility, 1452
Does minister share Stan Marshall's full endorsement of the team at Nalcor, 1660
In light of the shocking and potentially illegal activities at Nalcor, will the senior staff named in the report be receiving their bonuses again this year, and will minister table the amounts, 1660
Noia
Why is Premier continuing to ignore Noia's voice regarding Bill C-69, 379
Oil
Given Premier's intent to entrench our reliance on offshore oil with Advance 2030, how does he plan to join the rest of the world and transition our economy off this dependence, 613–614
If an oil company can have a detailed transition plan to get off oil, why can't we, 633
What is Premier's plan to save the Newfoundland and Labrador oil and gas industry, when all we seem able to get from the federal government is an acknowledgment letter, 1968
Will Premier demand substantive action on support for the Newfoundland and Labrador oil and gas industry on his weekly call with the Prime Minister, 1968
Upper Churchill
Has government asked for and received a legal opinion about the opportunity to tax the export of power to Québec, 436–437
Office of Climate Change
Carbon tax
Will Premier commit to use the carbon tax proceeds to create a permanent green jobs fund that will help small green businesses to innovate and create green jobs, 27–28
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Supporting government in its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Debate, 1945–1948
Oral Questions
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Inuit Bachelor of Education
Will Dept. of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour encourage the development of programs similar to the Inuit Bachelor of Education program for other Indigenous groups to promote reconciliation and empowerment, 2160
Atlantic Accord
Does Bill C-69 represent a violation of the joint management principle established by the Accord, 197
How can an arbitration clause in Hibernia dividend agreement be used to resolve disputes over changes to the 1985 Accord, 336
How can Premier ask for more money, given that federal minister had forced Premier into agreement that failed to review the Atlantic Accord offset payments and required him not to complain, 1086–1087
How does Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board representation on the review tribunal give the province a greater voice and prevent the weakening of joint management, 439
How much has government budgeted to convince Newfoundlanders and Labradorians that watering down the Accord is good for them and won't cost jobs, 1087
Is government willing to support a motion to affirm the principles of the Atlantic Accord and the principle of joint management of offshore oil and gas resources, 334–335
Is Premier concerned about the precedent that has been set, 437
Is Premier willing to give favourable consideration to a motion to affirm the principles of the Atlantic Accord, 335
Is there a secret amendment to the Atlantic Accord, 438
What changes will be required to the Atlantic Accord due to Bill C-69, 196
What kind of benefits would get Premier's consent to amend the right of joint management in the Accord, 438
When does Premier expect to get instructions from the federal minister on how to water down the provincial Atlantic Accord Act, 1086
Will Premier consider a court challenge to the recently passed federal legislation that blatantly violates the Accord's principle of joint management, 437
Will Premier guarantee residents of province that as a result of the passing of Bill C-69, he will not be making amendments to the Atlantic Accord, 1085–1086
Will Premier not agree to the erosion of joint management rights, 1086
Will Premier state definitively that he will not consent to any change to the Atlantic Accord which infringes upon its principles, including joint management, 335
Bill C-69
Can Premier confirm that if legislative changes are proposed that would undermine the Accord, the province will not give consent, 198
Does bill represent a violation of the joint management principle established by the Accord, 197
Does government intend to co-operate with the federal government in making changes to the Atlantic Accord, or not, 197
How does government expect to achieve shorter times from discovery to production without joining other premiers to oppose Bill C-69, 104–105
How is it not a conflict for the management body that promotes the industry to also be the agent assessing possible negative environmental aspects, 205
In Premier's opinion, is bill consistent with the Accord's stated purpose of both governments' equality in management of the resource, 197
Was our Premier approached to sign the letter to the Prime Minister with other premiers saying that Bill C-69 makes natural resource investment impossible, 103
What changes will be required to the Atlantic Accord, 196
What does Premier plan to do to protect the principles of the Atlantic Accord, 103
Why did Premier refuse to sign the letter concerning Bill C-69 along with the other six premiers, 104
Why does Premier sit on his hands and not pick up the phone and call the Prime Minister, 380
Why is Premier continuing to ignore Noia's voice regarding Bill C-69, 379
Why is Premier defending the anti-resource policies of Prime Minister Trudeau which are driving away investment in our offshore, 104
Will Premier reach out to the Prime Minister before it's too late, 380
Will Premier take Peckford's advice and tell Trudeau's messenger that he will defend jobs and hope by challenging Bill C-69 in the courts, 1087–1088
Would Premier report the Senate of Canada's response to his request that the regulatory powers of Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board be preserved, 102–103
Budget
Can Opposition expect an invitation to collaborate on the 2020 budget, 517
Can Premier explain how a 19-member caucus in a 40-Member legislature amounts to a mandate to pass the pre-election budget, 20
Does Premier accept that electorate has instructed their representatives to collaborate on reorganizing budget priorities, 19
How does Premier intend to incorporate the important ideas and issues of the Third Party, Official Opposition, and independent members so that they can meaningfully influence the budget, 1008
Is Premier willing to collaborate to pass supply and negotiate policy preferences expressed by the voting public, while respecting the need to return to balance, 20
When will we see an economic recovery plan and an enabling budget, 1903
Why did Premier refuse to make adjustments to the budget to reflect the priorities he heard from the electorate, 516–517
Will minister commit to holding multiple collaborative meetings with the opposition caucus in advance of the budget 2020, 517
Will Premier announce a budget date before he leaves office, to reassure public servants and others, 1898
Cabinet
How can Premier keep in his Cabinet a minister who fundamentally mismanaged his obligations and thereby violated professional ethics under the Code of Conduct, 1343
How can the Premier keep the Cabinet minister who grossly violated his obligations, 1345
How does Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment square his commitment to ethics in his previous role with serving in Cabinet with a minister who has committed a gross mismanagement of public funds in violation of the Members' Code of Conduct, 1341
Is current Premier in charge, or is it the premier waiting in the wings, 1406
Is documented wrongdoing and failure to do the right thing by removing minister from Cabinet the kind of legacy the Premier wants, 1340
Is Premier keeping minister in Cabinet because the minister was simply following the Premier's orders, 1340–1341
When is Premier going to get control over his Cabinet and give the governance to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, as he promised, 1341
When will we start using the time of this House for priorities and not for the Premier's Cabinet, 1342
Why is there a double standard with who remains in Cabinet, 2154–2155
Will Premier address perception of gender bias in his government, 2155–2156
Camping
Will government consider opening campgrounds earlier than originally planned, 1810
Will government explore options for some form of restricted camping season that will allow campers to enjoy their home away from home, 1811
COVID-19
Atlantic Bubble
Could Premier provide details regarding how the Atlantic bubble will work and when it might come into existence, 1968
Broadband
Why has it taken a pandemic to initiate some action in upgrading Internet service, 2066
Businesses
Does Premier intend to make a detailed response to business leaders asking governments to ease travel restrictions which are too broad or unnecessary, 2059
Is government considering a relief package to help businesses that operate in the tourism and hospitality sectors, 1810
What is province going to do to help businesses find rent, 1808–1809
Finance
Will government consider ways to free up cash immediately through relief in areas like workers' compensation premiums or other utilities fees, 1809
Fisheries and Land Resources
What is government doing to ensure that the fishing season will be both safe and viable this year, 1812
Health care
Does Premier intend to make a detailed response to business leaders asking governments to ease travel restrictions which are too broad or unnecessary, 2059
How was individual denied a critical diagnostic test, 1902
Is government considering a relief package to help businesses that operate in the tourism and hospitality sectors, 1810
Rather than hire individuals with ties to the government, why doesn't government just listen to business and industry and take action, 1809
What is government doing to ensure that the fishing season will be both safe and viable this year, 1812
What is province going to do to help businesses find rent, 1808–1809
Why has it taken a pandemic to initiate some action in upgrading Internet service, 2066
Will government consider opening campgrounds earlier than originally planned, 1810
Will government consider ways to free up cash immediately through relief in areas like workers' compensation premiums or other utilities fees, 1809
Will government explore options for some form of restricted camping season that will allow campers to enjoy their home away from home, 1811
Election
Is it Premier's plan after Interim Supply to prorogue the House and call another costly election, 1406
Will government close loophole in the fixed date election provisions, 1669
Employment
Benefits agreement
Can Premier tell the House that 4 per cent of the jobs that are not filled by local people could not be filled by local people, 743
Will minister be implementing a community benefits agreement policy to ensure that the people of the province benefit from construction and development in our province, 742
Essential workers
What are the criteria and eligibility for low-income essential workers, 1898–1899
Why hasn't top-up happened quickly, and what is the definition, 1899
Why haven't these low-income workers received the wage top-ups, 1898
Will Premier agree to develop a new jobs plan that will go beyond the Cabinet committee and actively involve all stakeholders, 27
Will Premier commit to use the carbon tax proceeds to create a permanent green jobs fund that will help small green businesses to innovate and create green jobs, 27–28
Equalization
Does Premier think it fair that New Brunswick tabled a balanced budget but received more than $2 billion in equalization, 626–627
Does Premier think it fair that Nova Scotia has been running surpluses and also received $2 billion in equalization, 626
Does Premier think it fair that Québec receives over $13 billion this year when we receive nothing, 625–626
Does Premier think it's time to stand up and fight, 627
Is Premier going to stand up and fight for equalization reform with the new federal Liberal minority government, and how does he plan to get their attention, 627
Federal-provincial relations
Did Prime Minister respond to Premier's letter asking for his position on issues affecting province prior to election day, 605
How does lack of response from Prime Minister affect the level of confidence in whether or not the present minority government in Ottawa will deliver on promises made, 605
What commitment to help with Muskrat Falls rates did Premier's approach to the federal election bring from any federal party, 605–606
Why didn't Premier use the leverage he had during a close election and make Muskrat Falls rate mitigation a federal election issue in this province, 606
Finance
Bailout
Have there been discussions on selling provincial assets to the federal government, federal entities, or other private or public entities in return for much-needed cash, 1972
Borrowing
Did Mr. Trudeau tell the Premier how long the federal government will backstop our ability to borrow before we run out of cash, 1897
How long does Premier expect the emergency borrowing backstop to continue, 1897
What has changed between now and March, when the Premier wrote the Prime Minister that Newfoundland and Labrador was out of time, 1896–1897
Economic plan
When the Liquor Corporation, government's biggest profit centre, warns of economic disaster, does the Premier lose any sleep, 2009
When will Premier share an economic recovery plan, and who has been writing it, 2067
Where is the plan to deal with the economic disaster we find ourselves in, 2008
Interim supply
Why does the level of service for mental health, addictions, housing and transportation services provided to the people of Labrador remain deplorable, and doesn't the Big Land deserve better, 1458–1459
Taxation
When will legislation to eliminate the sales tax on insurance premiums will be brought to the House, 20–21
Will legislation to eliminate the sales tax on insurance premiums be brought to the House, 20
Fisheries and Land Resources
Moose
Does Premier support minister, 741
Salmon
Does Premier agree that minister's mishandling of the issue has undermined the confidence of the aquaculture industry, 610–611
Does Premier have confidence in how minister has bungled situation, and if not, will he be replaced, 611
Fixed link
How could Premier even consider allowing vital national infrastructure to be placed in private hands for profit, 148–149
Food security
What measures have been put in place to ensure our food supply will remain intact in the event of another disruption, 2066–2067
Health care
811 HealthLine
How will the change involving the 811 HealthLine be integrated with existing health care providers such as physicians, 1969
Why would Premier or minister not engage all those who are going to be involved in the health care system to be able to provide the best system possible to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1969–1970
Hospitals
When will the announcement for the new regional hospital with a radiation unit be made, 111–112
Will the reinstatement of 24 emergency service at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre be in the budget, 1546
Support person policy
Can Premier indicate when families and individuals in these circumstances can expect restrictions to be lifted, 1901
Does Premier think family's exasperated statement in the media is right, and how would he feel if it were one of his family members, 1901
How can Premier continue to support restrictions in the face of suffering and mental distress, 1899–1900
How is it possible that vulnerable people are not given the dignity, comfort and compassion of family support and accompaniment in painful and trying circumstances, 1900
Why did Premier and officials ignore the pain and suffering of families and the anxiety experienced by so many people in similar situations, 1900
House of Assembly
Information and Privacy Commissioner
Is Premier willing to explain why appointment could not have been made during the last session in June, 575
Income support
Bus passes
How many extra bus passes would the $80,000 increase in costs for the placement of Ms. Foote buy each year for people who need it most, 1232
Indigenous Affairs
Innu children in care
Why has Premier failed to live up to his commitment regarding the terms of reference on the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care, 943
Muskrat Falls
Does Premier think trust with Indigenous peoples can be restored, and how does he plan to do it, 576–577
Will Premier agree to conduct an independent investigation into missed window of time to cap the wetlands, an issue of trust between his government and Indigenous peoples, 578
Residential schools
How much longer will Premier and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs delay the apology to residential school survivors, 1306
Suicide
Will counselling resources be allocated to Sheshatshiu on a permanent basis to ensure long-term solutions for the crisis, 606
Violence
Can Premier say how it can happen that the death of another Indigenous woman was not properly investigated, 1092
Why does government seem more concerned about historical racism reflected in a statue, while they continue to procrastinate on addressing institutional racism, especially while impacting our Indigenous children in care, 2010
Labrador Affairs
Interim supply
Why does the level of service for mental health, addictions, housing and transportation services provided to the people of Labrador remain deplorable, and doesn't the Big Land deserve better, 1458–1459
Multiple concerns
Office
Why was the Labrador Affairs office in Labrador West closed with such secrecy over the Christmas holidays, 1594
What concrete, new initiatives are being undertaken to address homelessness, a mental health crisis, a suicide crisis and a recent rash of tragic deaths, 1092–1093
What's being done to reverse the closure of the office in Labrador West, the ferry that does not meet local needs, and safety being jeopardized at the airstrips, 1489–1490
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Wastewater
How can Premier dismiss the concerns of municipalities and municipal leaders across the province, 942
What is minister's plan to address the requirement for municipalities across the province to deal with wastewater issues, 883
Natural Resources
Advance 2030
Will Advance 2030 address homelessness, addictions, the cost of living, bankruptcies, gangs, unemployment, electricity rates and out-migration, 707–708
Bay du Nord project
Wouldn't it be better to spend the $110 million equity investment in Equinor on economic diversification or schools or roads, or health care or dental, 1594
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
How can board be both a cheerleader for and effective regulator of the oil industry, 612
Electricity rates
If federal government can spend billions on a pipeline in Alberta, why is Premier hesitating to ask for the same consideration for our province, 1661
What commitment to help with Muskrat Falls rates did Premier's approach to the federal election bring from any federal party, 605–606
What happened to Premier's election promise of $200 million from federal government to mitigate Muskrat Falls power rates, 1593–1594
What is the status of the $200 million to mitigate Muskrat Falls rates, 439
When will we see the rate mitigation plan to protect people from the high cost of Muskrat Falls, 1815
Why didn't Premier use the leverage he had during a close election and make Muskrat Falls rate mitigation a federal election issue in this province, 606
Muskrat Falls
Can minister explain how the information came to be missing from Cabinet presentations, 577–578
Does Premier think trust with Indigenous peoples can be restored, and how does he plan to do it, 576–577
Given the collapse of oil prices and the resulting shock to our economy, will Premier seek a firm commitment from the Prime Minister on an equity investment in Muskrat Falls, 1661
Given the conclusion of the inquiry, what is Premier's plan to deal with the other players that had an active role in deceiving the public, 709
Given the evidence in the Leblanc inquiry report, will minister amend the Access to Information Act to include Nalcor and OilCo and allow the Privacy Commissioner to determine whether requested information should or should not be released to the public, 1669
Has the date of the impoundment been determined yet, 443
How can Premier allow senior executives named for their conduct in the inquiry report to continue to work on the very same project, 1668
How is Premier going to protect against future risks of methylmercury to human health and the food chain, 579
Methylmercury—How much is in the impact security fund that the Independent Expert Advisory Committee recommended be established to guarantee access to local country food, 442
Methylmercury—Why didn't the minister tell the House that it was already too late for capping, 441–442
Methylmercury—Will minister confirm that due to government's inaction, it is too late to perform any of the methylmercury preventative work recommended by the Independent Expert Advisory Committee, 442
In Premier's view, is there anything in inquiry report that warrants dismissal with cause, 1667
Wetland capping
Methylmercury—What is Premier's position on the recommendation for Nalcor to undertake targeted removal of soil and capping of wetlands in the future reservoir area before impoundment, 28
What is the result of the investigation into government missing the deadline for wetland capping, 576
Which of Premier's minister's failed to execute wetland capping, 577
Why did government defy Nalcor on wetland capping, an issue so important to Labradorians, 576
Will Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs and Intergovernmental and Indigenous Affairs apologize to the people of Labrador for the disrespect and disregard his government has shown in the failure to do wetland capping, 1307
Will Premier agree to conduct an independent investigation into missed window of time to cap the wetlands, an issue of trust between his government and Indigenous peoples, 578
Why didn't Premier tell House that the deadline for capping had passed, 579
Will minister commit to fully implement Justice LeBlanc's report, 1659
Will Premier do his duty by reprimanding and dismissing the minister, 578
Nalcor
Consultant—Is it correct that the Premier initiated the order-in-council, 1452
Consultant—Was order-in-council removing conflict of interest bar which otherwise prevented the employment of the consultant issued by Cabinet or by the Premier, 1451
Consultant—Was the order-in-council the Premier's responsibility, 1452
Does minister share Stan Marshall's full endorsement of the team at Nalcor, 1660
In light of the shocking and potentially illegal activities at Nalcor, will the senior staff named in the report be receiving their bonuses again this year, and will minister table the amounts, 1660
Noia
Why is Premier continuing to ignore Noia's voice regarding Bill C-69, 379
Oil
Given Premier's intent to entrench our reliance on offshore oil with Advance 2030, how does he plan to join the rest of the world and transition our economy off this dependence, 613–614
If an oil company can have a detailed transition plan to get off oil, why can't we, 633
What is Premier's plan to save the Newfoundland and Labrador oil and gas industry, when all we seem able to get from the federal government is an acknowledgment letter, 1968
Will Premier demand substantive action on support for the Newfoundland and Labrador oil and gas industry on his weekly call with the Prime Minister, 1968
Upper Churchill
Has government asked for and received a legal opinion about the opportunity to tax the export of power to Québec, 436–437
Office of Climate Change
Carbon tax
Will Premier commit to use the carbon tax proceeds to create a permanent green jobs fund that will help small green businesses to innovate and create green jobs, 27–28
Patronage
Was the hiring of Ms. Foote for the Assistant Deputy Minister job a result of a competitive process and will Premier table the job description of her new role, 1456
Premier's Office
Was contract awarded to Paul Mills a no-bid contract and was he paid at a rate of $1,500 per day for a total of almost $200,000 over a six-month period, 1814–1815
Racism
If racism is important to the government, will Premier remove former minister and Member for Lake Melville from the Liberal caucus, 877
Why does government seem more concerned about historical racism reflected in a statue, while they continue to procrastinate on addressing institutional racism, especially while impacting our Indigenous children in care, 2010
Select Committees
Select Committee on Economic Recovery
Can Premier advise whether he will act on a proposal by the Third Party to establish a collaborative, non-partisan Select Committee on economic recovery, 1815–1816
Service NL
Insurance
Have discussions taken place with representatives of the insurance industry on the question of inconvenience and expense arising from the need to make rebates of auto insurance premiums, 21
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
The Rooms
According to the narrative the Premier is putting forward, when did he first find out that the Cabinet Secretariat official working under his direction was offered a job at The Rooms, 1303
Did Premier or any of his staff order the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour to hire Ms. Foote, 1223–1224
Did Premier or his staff order the Clerk of the Executive Council to make submission to the Citizens' Representative defending the actions of the minister, 1226–1227
Did Premier order minister to hire Ms. Foote at the Rooms, 1223
Did the minister lie when he told Mr. Brinton that the Premier had offered Carla Foote the job, 1303
Does Premier accept the findings of the Citizens' Representative, that the minister grossly mismanaged his obligations, 1300–1301
Does the deputy minister routinely ignore advice from the board chairs, and is this common practice in this government, 1229
Does the Premier have confidence in the Citizens' Representative, and if so, why does he reject his conclusion that the minister grossly mismanaged his obligations, 1301
Given that a marketing expert with 25 years' experience was fired to make room for Carla Foote who is now being paid $50,000 more, will minister do the honourable thing and put the position to full and fair competition, 1230
Given that the minister's response in the House on October 29 is now known to be factually incorrect, does the minister wish to correct the record, 1225
Given that the minister's response on October 5 is now known to be incorrect, does the minister wish to correct the record, 1225
Given that the Premier swiftly fired other former ministers, why is current Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour being held to a lower ethical standard, 1224–1225
Has the Premier ever had a discussion with Ms. Foote's mother about the position at The Rooms, 1304
How can Premier justify keeping this minister who fundamentally mismanaged his obligations, 1302
How can Premier keep in Cabinet a minister who grossly mismanaged his obligations, 1301
How can province's public service have confidence that hiring processes will be conducted free from political interference, 1226
How could minister stand by and watch the appointment of Ms. Foote when it grossly violated the principles of hiring within the public service, 1226
How is Premier going to deal with the Clerk of Executive Council's compromised ability to be non-partisan, 1227
How many extra bus passes would the $80,000 increase in costs for the placement of Ms. Foote buy each year for people who need it most, 1232
If minister is being kept in Cabinet because he is a hard worker, why didn't the same standard apply to the Member for Humber - Bay of Islands, 1299–1300
Is documented wrongdoing and failure to do the right thing by removing minister from Cabinet the kind of legacy the Premier wants, 1340
Is instructing government employees to destroy evidence a common practice in minister's department or in government, 1227–1228
Is minister aware of other examples in his department where evidence has been destroyed, 1228
Is the fact that he was the former campaign manager for the Government House Leader the reason he was given the job of deputy minister, 1229
In lieu of the fact that two Officers of the House have found the minister liable for gross mismanagement of public funds, who will be paying the minister's legal fees, 1300
Since Premier has consistently denied any role in the hiring, is he now saying that it was the clerk who made the decision on her own, 1347
What happened in Executive Council that prompted this rushed, off-protocol staffing action by minister which saw Ms. Foote moved into a position for which she was not qualified and which was already filled, 1231
Who directed the deputy minister's assistant to call Mr. Brinton's assistant, instructing her to delete emails, 1228
Who is telling the truth about the hiring of Carla Foote, 1224
Who offered Ms. Foote the official job, if not the Premier, 1303
Why is Premier letting one of his ministers take the fall for a hiring that he initiated, 1231
Will Premier concede that he has failed miserably to take the politics out of government appointments, as now confirmed by two independent officers of the House, 1302
Will Premier confirm that he has a deal with the minister who is the subject of the Mitchelmore report, that in return for his staying silent on who ordered the hiring of Ms. Foote, he would be kept in Cabinet, 1299
Will Premier finally show some leadership, end this farce, and resolve the matter of the minister's punishment, 1347
Will Premier fire minister who was found to have grossly violated his obligations in the Code of Conduct, 1224
Will Premier remove minister from Cabinet and order him to pay the extra cost related to the inappropriate hiring, 1232
Will Premier remove minister from Cabinet for his gross mismanagement of duties and for failing to meet the standard that the Premier set for him, 1230–1231
Will Premier waive the gag order on the former Chief Executive Officer of The Rooms so that person can speak in the public interest, 1300
Will the deputy minister be fired, 1229–1230
Transportation and Works
Design of public buildings
Will Ministers of Transportation and Works and Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation work with our many talented local artists on the design of public buildings, spaces and infrastructure, 2161
Women
Gender bias—Will number of women running for politics and public office increase when we have the Premier not answering direct questions about perceived gender bias in his government, 2156
Patronage
Was the hiring of Ms. Foote for the Assistant Deputy Minister job a result of a competitive process and will Premier table the job description of her new role, 1456
Petitions
Health care
Hospitals
Urging government to encourage companies that are awarded the contracts for the new hospital to hire local tradespeople and labourers, at no extra cost to the taxpayers, so that they can work in their own area, support the local economy and be able to return home to their families every evening
response, 114
Points of Privilege
New information concerning point of privilege raised on March 4 2019 and ruled on March 14 2019 as not constituting a prima facie case, 1391–1392
Premier's Office
Was contract awarded to Paul Mills a no-bid contract and was he paid at a rate of $1,500 per day for a total of almost $200,000 over a six-month period, 1814–1815
Racism
If racism is important to the government, will Premier remove former minister and Member for Lake Melville from the Liberal caucus, 877
Why does government seem more concerned about historical racism reflected in a statue, while they continue to procrastinate on addressing institutional racism, especially while impacting our Indigenous children in care, 2010
Resolutions
Office of Climate Change
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Supporting government in its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Debate, 1945–1948
Select Committees
Select Committee on Economic Recovery
Can Premier advise whether he will act on a proposal by the Third Party to establish a collaborative, non-partisan Select Committee on economic recovery, 1815–1816
Service NL
Insurance
Have discussions taken place with representatives of the insurance industry on the question of inconvenience and expense arising from the need to make rebates of auto insurance premiums, 21
Speech from the Throne
Select Committee Appointment (Address in Reply)
Debate, 9–12
Tabled Documents
Federal-provincial relations
Letters returned to province in response to Premier's letter, 635
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Is government considering a relief package to help businesses that operate in the tourism and hospitality sectors, 1810
The Rooms
According to the narrative the Premier is putting forward, when did he first find out that the Cabinet Secretariat official working under his direction was offered a job at The Rooms, 1303
Did Premier or any of his staff order the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour to hire Ms. Foote, 1223–1224
Did Premier or his staff order the Clerk of the Executive Council to make submission to the Citizens' Representative defending the actions of the minister, 1226–1227
Did Premier order minister to hire Ms. Foote at the Rooms, 1223
Did the minister lie when he told Mr. Brinton that the Premier had offered Carla Foote the job, 1303
Does Premier accept the findings of the Citizens' Representative, that the minister grossly mismanaged his obligations, 1300–1301
Does the deputy minister routinely ignore advice from the board chairs, and is this common practice in this government, 1229
Does the Premier have confidence in the Citizens' Representative, and if so, why does he reject his conclusion that the minister grossly mismanaged his obligations, 1301
Given that a marketing expert with 25 years' experience was fired to make room for Carla Foote who is now being paid $50,000 more, will minister do the honourable thing and put the position to full and fair competition, 1230
Given that the minister's response in the House on October 29 is now known to be factually incorrect, does the minister wish to correct the record, 1225
Given that the minister's response on October 5 is now known to be incorrect, does the minister wish to correct the record, 1225
Given that the Premier swiftly fired other former ministers, why is current Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour being held to a lower ethical standard, 1224–1225
Has the Premier ever had a discussion with Ms. Foote's mother about the position at The Rooms, 1304
How can Premier justify keeping this minister who fundamentally mismanaged his obligations, 1302
How can Premier keep in Cabinet a minister who grossly mismanaged his obligations, 1301
How can province's public service have confidence that hiring processes will be conducted free from political interference, 1226
How could minister stand by and watch the appointment of Ms. Foote when it grossly violated the principles of hiring within the public service, 1226
How is Premier going to deal with the Clerk of Executive Council's compromised ability to be non-partisan, 1227
How many extra bus passes would the $80,000 increase in costs for the placement of Ms. Foote buy each year for people who need it most, 1232
If minister is being kept in Cabinet because he is a hard worker, why didn't the same standard apply to the Member for Humber - Bay of Islands, 1299–1300
Is documented wrongdoing and failure to do the right thing by removing minister from Cabinet the kind of legacy the Premier wants, 1340
Is instructing government employees to destroy evidence a common practice in minister's department or in government, 1227–1228
Is minister aware of other examples in his department where evidence has been destroyed, 1228
Is the fact that he was the former campaign manager for the Government House Leader the reason he was given the job of deputy minister, 1229
In lieu of the fact that two Officers of the House have found the minister liable for gross mismanagement of public funds, who will be paying the minister's legal fees, 1300
Since Premier has consistently denied any role in the hiring, is he now saying that it was the clerk who made the decision on her own, 1347
What happened in Executive Council that prompted this rushed, off-protocol staffing action by minister which saw Ms. Foote moved into a position for which she was not qualified and which was already filled, 1231
Who directed the deputy minister's assistant to call Mr. Brinton's assistant, instructing her to delete emails, 1228
Who is telling the truth about the hiring of Carla Foote, 1224
Who offered Ms. Foote the official job, if not the Premier, 1303
Why is Premier letting one of his ministers take the fall for a hiring that he initiated, 1231
Will Premier concede that he has failed miserably to take the politics out of government appointments, as now confirmed by two independent officers of the House, 1302
Will Premier confirm that he has a deal with the minister who is the subject of the Mitchelmore report, that in return for his staying silent on who ordered the hiring of Ms. Foote, he would be kept in Cabinet, 1299
Will Premier finally show some leadership, end this farce, and resolve the matter of the minister's punishment, 1347
Will Premier fire minister who was found to have grossly violated his obligations in the Code of Conduct, 1224
Will Premier remove minister from Cabinet and order him to pay the extra cost related to the inappropriate hiring, 1232
Will Premier remove minister from Cabinet for his gross mismanagement of duties and for failing to meet the standard that the Premier set for him, 1230–1231
Will Premier waive the gag order on the former Chief Executive Officer of The Rooms so that person can speak in the public interest, 1300
Will the deputy minister be fired, 1229–1230
Transportation and Works
Design of public buildings
Will Ministers of Transportation and Works and Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation work with our many talented local artists on the design of public buildings, spaces and infrastructure, 2161
Tributes
Ball, Premier Dwight
response, 2199–2201
Women
Will number of women running for politics and public office increase when we have the Premier not answering direct questions about perceived gender bias in his government, 2156
BENNETT, HON. DEREK (L) (LEWISPORTE - TWILLINGATE)
Bridgeport
Kinsmen Club—36th annual installation of officers and year-end banquet, 330
Budget
(2019) Motion to approve budgetary policy
Debate, 176–180
Budget
(2020) Motion to approve budgetary policy
Debate, 2464–2468
Estimates
Social Services Committee
Concurrence motion, 2909–2912
Community Sector Council
House to continue to work together with the Community Sector Council and its members to advance the role of the community sector groups across the province
Debate, 723–726
Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities
Abandoned buildings
Can minister provide update on legislative considerations being given regarding abandoned buildings collapsing and posing a safety issue in unincorporated areas of the District of Bonavista, 3307
Coastal erosion
Will minister commit to providing funding for assessment on erosion issues in Mainland and Kippens, 3267
Flooding
Minister addresses Mud Lake and potential flooding, 3326
Regional governance
What mandate will new working committee be given and what results does government hope to achieve, 3140
Why has it been so long without implementing regional governance and sharing of services, 3140
Will government release the findings from earlier consultations, 3140
Safe Restart
Details on funding allocations for municipalities, 3079–3080
Waste Reduction Week
Recognition of, 2702–2703
Interim Supply Act 2020 (Bill 26)
Committee, 1724–1726
Lewisporte - Twillingate (District)
Birthdays/Anniversaries
100th—Hoddinott, Myrtle, 1891
103rd—Baker, Victor, 1482
Businesses/entrepreneurship
Cottle's Island Lumber—Acknowledging 50 years of operation, 931
Military
83 Briton Sea Cadet Corps—Annual review ceremony, 14–15
Volunteers
New modern fire station—Lewisporte, 1219
Members' Statements
Birthdays/Anniversaries
100th—Hoddinott, Myrtle—Lewisporte - Twillingate (District), 1891
103rd—Baker, Victor—Lewisporte-Twillingate (District), 1482
Businesses/entrepreneurship
Cottle's Island Lumber—Acknowledging 50 years of operation, 931
Clubs/organizations
Kinsmen Club—36th annual installation of officers and year-end banquet—Bridgeport, 330
Military
83 Briton Sea Cadet Corps—Annual review ceremony—Lewisporte - Twillingate (District), 14–15
Sports/recreation
Athletics—Acknowledging success in variety of sports—Roberts, Jade—Twilingate, 2107
Hockey—Kraft Hockeyville Canada 2020—Twillingate, 2300–2301
Tributes
Baird, Elmo—100 years old—Twillingate, 3260–3261
Volunteers
New modern fire station—Lewisporte, 1219
Volunteer fire department—Recognizing devoted service—Twillingate, 601
Military
Newfoundland National Memorial
Urging government to work with the Royal Canadian Legion and other partners to rehabilitate the Newfoundland National Memorial in time for the Memorial's centennial on July 1, 2024
Debate, 3253–3254
Ministerial Statements
Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities
Flooding
Minister addresses Mud Lake and potential flooding, 3326
Safe Restart
Details on funding allocations for municipalities, 3079–3080
Waste Reduction Week
Recognition of, 2702–2703
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Plastic bags
Recognizing first official day of ban, 2404–2405
Mud Lake
Flooding
Minister addresses potential flooding, 3326
Will government provide financial assistance for those who wish to relocate from Mud Lake to a safer location, as was done for Badger, 3337
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Plastic bags
Recognizing first official day of ban, 2404–2405
Waste management
Why has it taken so long to bring the District of Bonavista into one of the boards and have their waste management more regionalized, 3270–3271
Wastewater
What is minister's plan to address the financial impact these requirements will have on municipalities across the province, 3141
Oral Questions
Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities
Abandoned buildings
Can minister provide update on legislative considerations being given regarding abandoned buildings collapsing and posing a safety issue in unincorporated areas of the District of Bonavista, 3307
Coastal erosion
Will minister commit to providing funding for assessment on erosion issues in Mainland and Kippens, 3267
Regional governance
What mandate will new working committee be given and what results does government hope to achieve, 3140
Why has it been so long without implementing regional governance and sharing of services, 3140
Will government release the findings from earlier consultations, 3140
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Waste management
Why has it taken so long to bring the District of Bonavista into one of the boards and have their waste management more regionalized, 3270–3271
Wastewater
What is minister's plan to address the financial impact these requirements will have on municipalities across the province, 3141
Transportation and Works
Flooding
Will government provide financial assistance for those who wish to relocate from Mud Lake to a safer location, as was done for Badger, 3337
Will government provide financial assistance for those who wish to relocate to a safer location, as was done for Badger, 3337
Petitions
Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities
Abandoned buildings
Urging government to bring forward legislation that acts on the removal of collapsed or dilapidated structures
response, 2415–2416
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Environment
Urging government to suspend the permit to Ocean Choice International to allow the infilling of up to 2.5 hectares of Long Pond Harbour
response, 2716
Municipalities
Urging government to approve the boundary extension for the Town of Sunnyside
response, 3229
Resolutions
Community Sector Council
House to continue to work together with the Community Sector Council and its members to advance the role of the community sector groups across the province
Debate, 723–726
Military
Newfoundland National Memorial
Urging government to work with the Royal Canadian Legion and other partners to rehabilitate the Newfoundland National Memorial in time for the Memorial's centennial on July 1, 2024
Debate, 3253–3254
Revenue Administration (Amdt.) Act (Bill 43)
Committee, 3194–3196
Standing Committees
Government Services Committee
Report, 344
Transportation and Works
Flooding
Will government provide financial assistance for those who wish to relocate from Mud Lake to a safer location, as was done for Badger, 3337
Twillingate
Sports/recreation
Athletics
Acknowledging success in variety of sports—Roberts, Jade, 2107
Hockey—Kraft Hockeyville Canada 2020, 2300–2301
Volunteers
Volunteer fire department—Recognizing devoted service, 601
BRAGG, HON. DERRICK (L) (FOGO ISLAND - CAPE FREELS)
Answers to Questions for Which Notice Has Been Given
Fisheries and Land Resources
Aquaculture
Cost of legal fees and other resources to help fight court cases related to environmental assessments of aquaculture projects, 1549
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Ragged Beach
Clarification regarding water resources permit, 1095
Wabush Airport
Issue is between federal and local governments, with fire commissioner involved in hopefully finding resolution, 1974
Transportation and Works
Highways/roads
Infrastructure spending in District of Exploits, 3011
Budget
(2019) Motion to approve budgetary policy
Debate, 155–159
Budget
(2020) Motion to approve budgetary policy
Debate, 2637–2642
Estimates
Government Services Committee
Concurrence motion, 2946–2950
Contracts
Transportation and Infrastructure
Why weren't local companies given an opportunity to present a proposal instead of a sole source, 2311
Contracts, 2311
COVID-19
Transportation and Works
Ferries—Will minister commit to reversing policy forcing travellers to exit their vehicles on provincial ferries, 2922
Employment
Benefits agreement
Why does Liberal government continue to sit down when they should be standing up for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through a community benefits agreement, 2307
Can minister table proof of claim that 95 per cent of workers on projects in the province are being worked on by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 2306
Does minister think it okay for carpenters from Quebec to work in the facility in Corner Brook, with so many unemployed carpenters here, 2350
If individuals are permitted to enter our province to work, where exactly are they working, 2349
Is the Premier or the minister correct about the percentage of work being done by locals, 2661
Rotational Workers
How is it safe that rotational workers travelling on ferry to Bell Island are not permitted to remain in their car, thereby having to occupy a common area with other passengers, 2660
Why are out-of-province workers still doing work on government infrastructure projects, 2240
Why do we continually hear stories of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians not being able to get a job because they are replaced by out-of-province workers, 2348
Will minister commit that the new mental health facility will be built 100% by Newfoundland and Labrador tradespeople, 2661–2662
Will minister commit to 100 per cent Newfoundland and Labrador content and tradespeople for the mental health facility, 2662
Fisheries and Land Resources
Salmon
Northern Harvest—Will Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment restart the environmental assessment to include the sea pens instead of letting the matter go through a costly court process, 613
Would allowing a full environmental assessment of the sea pens nullify the expense to the province and get some straight answers, 635
Fogo Island - Cape Freels (District)
Education
Brother G.I. Moore Student Athlete of the Year—Carter, Noah, 15
Health care
Automated External Defibrillator
Urging government to enact legislation requiring all Automated External Defibrillators in the province to be registered with an online registry, 1500
Highway Traffic Act (Amdt.) (Bill 5)
Second reading, 774–777
House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act (Amdt.) (Bill 24)
Second reading, 1519–1522
Interim Supply Act 2020, No. 4 (Bill 40)
Committee
Amendment—Debate, 2279(17)–2279(18)
Members' Statements
Education
Brother G.I. Moore Student Athlete of the Year—Carter, Noah—Fogo Island - Cape Freels (District), 15
Municipalities
Annual Stoneville Days festival—Stoneville, 330–331
Military
Newfoundland National Memorial
Urging government to work with the Royal Canadian Legion and other partners to rehabilitate the Newfoundland National Memorial in time for the Memorial's centennial on July 1, 2024
Debate, 3246–3247
Ministerial Statements
Municipal Affairs and Environment
COVID-19—Helping municipalities navigate through the pandemic, 2057
Fire safety
Highlighting the importance of fire safety throughout the holidays, 1298
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador
Acknowledging work of municipal leaders, 935
Plastic bags
Province moving forward with ban, 1449
Transportation and Infrastructure
E-Procurement Program
Public Procurement Agency launches new program, 2999
Mental health unit
New six-bed mental health unit to be built in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, 2789
Update on Botwood Protective Care Unit construction, 3215
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Drinking water
Does minister believe that holding municipalities hostage with new rule is a realistic approach to address the boil-water advisory, 1544–1545
How does minister expect rural municipalities to address their important issues without government support and funding, 1544
What is minister doing to ensure that all municipalities across the province have clean drinking water, 884
What support does minister have for small communities with unsafe drinking water, 3141
Why didn't minister consult an important stakeholder like Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, 1592–1593
Why does minister feel he is better equipped to determine the priorities for municipalities than the residents, 1592
Why wasn't an organization as important as Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador consulted about the decision affecting municipalities with long-term boil-water advisories, 1543–1544
Will there be no money for improvements to roads, buildings or for fire services, given the new rule that municipalities will not get government money for any work until they fix their drinking water problems, 1591–1592
Eagle River Waterway Provincial Park
What is the status of the addition to protect ecological areas in the Big Land, 1132
Environment
Does government's environmental policy allow for destructive events like the failure of wetland capping, a mining road abutting the Salmonier Nature Park, and the destruction of the East Coast Trail at Ragged Beach, 1132
Will minister release the amount of money spent in resources and public funds in fighting court cases, 1496
Will minister table a full accounting of the public funds his department has spent in legal fees and other resources to fight court cases concerning aquaculture projects having been released from environmental assessment, 1496
Fire
How can Premier put the safety of first responders and residents in jeopardy for his political gain, 1308
Fire safety
Highlighting the importance of fire safety throughout the holidays, 1298
Marystown Marine Industrial Park
When does minister expect work on the wharfage and lay-down area to be approved, 1707
Municipalities
Helping municipalities navigate through the pandemic, 2057
Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador
Acknowledging work of municipal leaders, 935
Plastic bags
Province moving forward with ban, 1449
Ragged Beach
Clarification regarding water resources permit, 1095
Does government's environmental policy allow for destructive events like the failure of wetland capping, a mining road abutting the Salmonier Nature Park, and the destruction of the East Coast Trail at Ragged Beach, 1132
Urging government to implement a one-year moratorium on development in the Ragged Beach-Mullowney's Lane area of Witless Bay to assess the significance of the area and develop a plan to protect the beach
response, 1352
Will government put an immediate freeze on the destruction of Ragged Beach and bring in a mediator who can help resolve the situation, 1133
Will minister commit to a moratorium, and to bring in a mediator to resolve outstanding issues, 1133
Will minister tell us why, in the face of serious environmental concerns, he is allowing further development on Ragged Beach, 1009
Will minister use his legislative powers to place a 12-month moratorium on all further development of Ragged Beach, 1009
Wabush Airport
Is government okay with federal counterparts making cuts to crash rescue and fire services at the airport, 1931
Waste management
Is there a plan for waste collection for the vast majority of the District of Bonavista, 1179
Wastewater
What is minister doing to advocate with federal government on behalf of our municipalities, 942–943
Office of Climate Change
Climate emergency
Urging government to declare a climate emergency and put a plan in place to mitigate, adapt and ensure resilience to the changing climate, 949–950
Electric cars
House of Assembly to support Government in its efforts to establish a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the province
Debate, 1106–1109
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Supporting government in its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Debate, 1940–1942
Oral Questions
COVID-19
Transportation and Works
Ferries—Will minister commit to reversing policy forcing travellers to exit their vehicles on provincial ferries, 2922
Employment
Benefits agreement
Why does Liberal government continue to sit down when they should be standing up for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through a community benefits agreement, 2307
Can minister table proof of claim that 95 per cent of workers on projects in the province are being worked on by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 2306
Does minister think it okay for carpenters from Quebec to work in the facility in Corner Brook, with so many unemployed carpenters here, 2350
If individuals are permitted to enter our province to work, where exactly are they working, 2349
Is the Premier or the minister correct about the percentage of work being done by locals, 2661
Rotational Workers
How is it safe that rotational workers travelling on ferry to Bell Island are not permitted to remain in their car, thereby having to occupy a common area with other passengers, 2660
Why are out-of-province workers still doing work on government infrastructure projects, 2240
Why do we continually hear stories of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians not being able to get a job because they are replaced by out-of-province workers, 2348
Will minister commit that the new mental health facility will be built 100% by Newfoundland and Labrador tradespeople, 2661–2662
Will minister commit to 100 per cent Newfoundland and Labrador content and tradespeople for the mental health facility, 2662
Fisheries and Land Resources
Salmon
Northern Harvest—Will Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment restart the environmental assessment to include the sea pens instead of letting the matter go through a costly court process, 613
Would allowing a full environmental assessment of the sea pens nullify the expense to the province and get some straight answers, 635
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Drinking water
Does minister believe that holding municipalities hostage with new rule is a realistic approach to address the boil-water advisory, 1544–1545
How does minister expect rural municipalities to address their important issues without government support and funding, 1544
What is minister doing to ensure that all municipalities across the province have clean drinking water, 884
What support does minister have for small communities with unsafe drinking water, 3141
Why didn't minister consult an important stakeholder like Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, 1592–1593
Why does minister feel he is better equipped to determine the priorities for municipalities than the residents, 1592
Why wasn't an organization as important as Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador consulted about the decision affecting municipalities with long-term boil-water advisories, 1543–1544
Will there be no money for improvements to roads, buildings or for fire services, given the new rule that municipalities will not get government money for any work until they fix their drinking water problems, 1591–1592
Eagle River Waterway Provincial Park
What is the status of the addition to protect ecological areas in the Big Land, 1132
Environment
Does government's environmental policy allow for destructive events like the failure of wetland capping, a mining road abutting the Salmonier Nature Park, and the destruction of the East Coast Trail at Ragged Beach, 1132
Will minister release the amount of money spent in resources and public funds in fighting court cases, 1496
Will minister table a full accounting of the public funds his department has spent in legal fees and other resources to fight court cases concerning aquaculture projects having been released from environmental assessment, 1496
Fire fighting
How can Premier put the safety of first responders and residents in jeopardy for his political gain, 1308
Marystown Marine Industrial Park
When does minister expect work on the wharfage and lay-down area to be approved, 1707
Ragged Beach
Will government put an immediate freeze on the destruction of Ragged Beach and bring in a mediator who can help resolve the situation, 1133
Will minister commit to a moratorium, and to bring in a mediator to resolve outstanding issues, 1133
Will minister tell us why, in the face of serious environmental concerns, he is allowing further development on Ragged Beach, 1009
Will minister use his legislative powers to place a 12-month moratorium on all further development of Ragged Beach, 1009
Wabush Airport
Is government okay with federal counterparts making cuts to crash rescue and fire services at the airport, 1931
Waste management
Is there a plan for waste collection for the vast majority of the District of Bonavista, 1179
Wastewater
What is minister doing to advocate with federal government on behalf of our municipalities, 942–943
Public-private partnership
Could minister explain how a public-private partnership is different than a buy now, pay later scheme, 2508
What is the length of all the public-private partnership contracts currently held by government, in years, 2624
Will minister table the public-private contracts, 3044–3045
Transportation and Infrastructure
Contracts
Why weren't local companies given an opportunity to present a proposal instead of a sole source, 2311
Infrastructure
Will minister release documents concerning new mental health facility, 2213
Transportation and Works
Air travel
Is minister going to commit to the feasibility study or is he going to let people's lives be at risk, 3043
Is this government going to commit to the feasibility study before someone actually dies, 3043
Why is federal Member of Parliament and Nunatsiavut Government so frustrated with department's stalling on the pre-feasibility study, 3042
Will Premier commit to the feasibility study for the Nain airport's night lights to ensure life-saving equipment, 3008
Bridges
Will minister order an immediate fix on the bridge that was replaced with a culvert which was too low, 2662
Highways/roads
Do you have to be a minister to get paving done in your district, 2708
How can minister defend an unnecessary lane closure on the Trans-Canada Highway at Thomas Pond and massive inconvenience to commercial traffic, 2707
Is current minister not providing assurances about Route 60, 2621
What is minister going to do to accommodate five-year old girl with disability, 3308
What is the minister's plan to fix the cut-outs on Route 460 and the roads going from Kippens to Port au Port East into Port au Port West, 2709
When will government complete the work connecting the Team Gushue Highway and the Robert E. Howlett drive, 3332
When will minister stop giving Liberal districts pavement, 3007
When will we see some much-needed roadwork in Exploits, and does the bridge cancel the district out of other projects, 3006
Why does minister's department lack any planning or coordination on major provincial highway projects, 2707
Why does minister's district get preferential treatment, 2708
Why is minister allowing work delays to happen, 2243
Why was District of Exploits left out of funding for roadworks projects, 3006
Will contractor face penalties for significantly delaying the completion of this project in obligations that were favoured for work on the Island, 2243
Will current minister provide assurance that Route 60 would be addressed this year, 2620–2621
Will minister address serious safety concerns of the guard rails and road shoulders in District of Placentia West - Bellevue, 3269
Will minister commit to investing resources to make roads like Bennett's Road, Old Broad Cove Road, and Thorburn Road safe, 2922–2923
Will minister table policy regarding not plowing gravel road, which prevents girl from going to school and having the dignity she deserves, 1459
Public infrastructure
When will Premier disclose to the people of the province why it's an extra $40 million and an extra year to build, 2877
Will Premier disclose all financial information related to the new mental health and addictions facility, and why taxpayers will pay an extra $40 million, 2877
Snow-clearing
Has department engaged the College of the North Atlantic Centre of Excellence in Bay St. George to recruit new candidates for these jobs, 2708
What is minister's plan to ensure we have adequate staff to keep our fleet of snow clearing equipment on the road, 2707
Weigh scales
Will minister finally take action to correct the failure of previous minister to stop inspections of westbound traffic at the Goobies weigh scales, 3322
Petitions
Health care
Automated External Defibrillator
Urging government to enact legislation requiring all Automated External Defibrillators in the province to be registered with an online registry
response, 1500
Municipal Affairs and Environment
Ragged Beach
Urging government to implement a one-year moratorium on development in the Ragged Beach-Mullowney's Lane area of Witless Bay to assess the significance of the area and develop a plan to protect the beach
response, 1352
Office of Climate Change
Urging government to declare a climate emergency and put a plan in place to mitigate, adapt and ensure resilience to the changing climate
response, 949–950
Transportation and Works
Highways/roads
Urging government that immediate brush cutting is required on Route 10 of the Southern Shore Highway for the safety of commuters and the prevention of moose-vehicle accidents
response, 2510
Urging government to address the safety concerns along Route 520, and that these portions of roadway be repaired and upgraded before the end of the 2020 construction season
response, 2354–2355
Urging government to consider repairing, upgrading and maintaining the paved road through the community of Cold Brook
response, 2222 , 2353 , 2463 , 3228 , 3342
Urging government to find a more permanent solution for the erosion along the shoulders of Route 60 through Topsail and install curb and gutter to the areas affected by erosion
response, 2803 , 3343
Urging government to immediately take the necessary steps of brush cutting on the Conception Bay Highway, specifically Conception Harbour, Roaches Line and Hodgewater Line, to ensure driver safety and improve sightliness for the driving public
response, 2356 , 2928
Urging government to issue the tender for expanded work on Route 520 as soon as possible, so that the expanded contract can be awarded and work started immediately at the beginning of the construction season
response, 3341
Urging government to reconsider decision to not plow Garden Road and allow student to access her education
response, 3339
Urging government to take immediate steps to repair and repave roads in the District of Harbour Main and ensure the safety of the driving public who use them on a regular basis
response, 3340–3341
Points of Order
Statement falsely attributed to member, 2952
Public-private partnership
Could minister explain how a public-private partnership is different than a buy now, pay later scheme, 2508
What is the length of all the public-private partnership contracts currently held by government, in years, 2624
Will minister table the public-private contracts, 3044–3045
Quotations
Field of Dreams (film), 1106
Resolutions
Military
Newfoundland National Memorial
Urging government to work with the Royal Canadian Legion and other partners to rehabilitate the Newfoundland National Memorial in time for the Memorial's centennial on July 1, 2024
Debate, 3246–3247
Office of Climate Change
Electric cars
House of Assembly to support Government in its efforts to establish a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the province
Debate, 1106–1109
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Supporting government in its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Debate, 1940–1942
Standing Committees
Privileges and Elections Committee
Matter concerning leaking of report to be referred to the committee, and the committee to submit its report to the House of Assembly
Concurrence of report—Notice of motion, 2220–2221
Question of Privilege: The Premature Distribution of a Report of an Officer of the House of Assembly (This report was not called for debate prior to the dissolution of the 49th General Assembly on January 15, 2021. Its recommendations were therefore not adopted by the House of Assembly.)
Report tabled, 2219–2220
Stoneville
Municipalities
Annual Stoneville Days festival, 330–331
Tourist Accommodations Act (Bill 52)
Second reading, 3171
Transportation and Infrastructure
Contracts
Why weren't local companies given an opportunity to present a proposal instead of a sole source, 2311
E-Procurement Program
Public Procurement Agency launches new program, 2999
Infrastructure
Will minister release documents concerning new mental health facility, 2213
Mental health unit
New six-bed mental health unit to be built in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, 2789
Update on Botwood Protective Care Unit construction, 3215
Transportation and Works
Air travel
Is minister going to commit to the feasibility study or is he going to let people's lives be at risk, 3043
Is this government going to commit to the feasibility study before someone actually dies, 3043
Why is federal Member of Parliament and Nunatsiavut Government so frustrated with department's stalling on the pre-feasibility study, 3042
Will Premier commit to the feasibility study for the Nain airport's night lights to ensure life-saving equipment, 3008
Bridges
Will minister order an immediate fix on the bridge that was replaced with a culvert which was too low, 2662
Highways/roads
Do you have to be a minister to get paving done in your district, 2708
How can minister defend an unnecessary lane closure on the Trans-Canada Highway at Thomas Pond and massive inconvenience to commercial traffic, 2707
Infrastructure spending in District of Exploits, 3011
Is current minister not providing assurances about Route 60, 2621
Urging government to address the safety concerns along Route 520, and that these portions of roadway be repaired and upgraded before the end of the 2020 construction season, 2354–2355
What is minister going to do to accommodate five-year old girl with disability, 3308
What is the minister's plan to fix the cut-outs on Route 460 and the roads going from Kippens to Port au Port East into Port au Port West, 2709
When will government complete the work connecting the Team Gushue Highway and the Robert E. Howlett drive, 3332
When will minister stop giving Liberal districts pavement, 3007
When will we see some much-needed roadwork in Exploits, and does the bridge cancel the district out of other projects, 3006
Why does minister's department lack any planning or coordination on major provincial highway projects, 2707
Why does minister's district get preferential treatment, 2708
Why is minister allowing work delays to happen, 2243
Why was District of Exploits left out of funding for roadworks projects, 3006
Will contractor face penalties for significantly delaying the completion of this project in obligations that were favoured for work on the Island, 2243
Will current minister provide assurance that Route 60 would be addressed this year, 2620–2621
Will minister address serious safety concerns of the guard rails and road shoulders in District of Placentia West - Bellevue, 3269
Will minister commit to investing resources to make roads like Bennett's Road, Old Broad Cove Road, and Thorburn Road safe, 2922–2923
Public infrastructure
When will Premier disclose to the people of the province why it's an extra $40 million and an extra year to build, 2877
Will Premier disclose all financial information related to the new mental health and addictions facility, and why taxpayers will pay an extra $40 million, 2877
Snow-clearing
Has department engaged the College of the North Atlantic Centre of Excellence in Bay St. George to recruit new candidates for these jobs, 2708
What is minister's plan to ensure we have adequate staff to keep our fleet of snow clearing equipment on the road, 2707
Weigh scales
Will minister finally take action to correct the failure of previous minister to stop inspections of westbound traffic at the Goobies weigh scales, 3322
BRAZIL, DAVID (PC) (CONCEPTION BAY EAST - BELL ISLAND)
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
Labour
Who has deemed over 50 out-of-province workers essential, and could the work not be done by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 1812
Atlantic Accord
Urging Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to admonish the House of Commons and Senate for passing Bill C-69, to take all reasonable measures, including court challenges where necessary, to safeguard against conflicting federal legislation, and to refuse to enact any provincial law that will erode those rights
Debate, 537–541
Auditor General Act (Amdt.) (Bill 50)
Committee, 3105–3106
Bell Island
Adult Basic Education program—Graduates of, 15
Tributes
Leader devoted to spiritual, social, educational and physical well-being of others—Lee, Archdeacon Ron, 2339
Budget
(2019) Motion to approve budgetary policy
Debate, 414–419
Budget
(2020) Motion to approve budgetary policy
Debate, 2688–2693
Cannabis Control Act (Bill 19)
Second reading, 1414–1415
Children, Seniors and Social Development
Seniors
Seniors of Distinction Awards
Recognition of, 2568
Conception Bay East - Bell Island (District)
Volunteers
Women Into Networking Kindness (WINK) and Breastless and Beautiful calendar project, 331
Contracts
Nalcor
Will minister commit that all future employment contracts signed by Nalcor will fall under the Treasury Board guideline, 939
COVID-19
Atlantic Bubble
Why are there contradicting
interpretations by government on what is safe among provinces in the Atlantic bubble, 2458
Finance
Does minister have any indication what resources will be allocated to Newfoundland and Labrador from the federal government, 1703
In what specific areas does minister feel that additional funding could be used to help offset the pandemic, 1703
Fisheries and Land Resources
What is government doing to ensure that the fishing season will be both safe and viable this year, 1812
Health care
Ambulance
Are regional health authorities conducting fit testing for all first responders, including private ambulance operators or fire departments, 1492
Are offshore oil rigs and installations prepared with sufficient masks and sanitary testing abilities, 1663
Can minister confirm that an individual arrived in St. John's last night, entered a shelter in St. John's, and had to be tested for the virus after showing symptoms, 2060
Can minister confirm that we have secured an adequate supply of N95 masks for all health care workers including front-line workers and first responders, 1491–1492
Can minister provide an update on the number of people who have been quarantined or isolated, and if there are any confirmed cases in the province, 1661 , 1702
Can we have a public awareness campaign that would include print media and access for every individual so they can be reassured that they're safe, and have a process in place that they can immediately access, if they do contract the virus, 1493
Does minister now have a plan to establish a stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) and can the minister provide specifics, 1929
Has the HealthLine been provided with guidelines should an individual call in that is suspected to have COVID-19, 1492
Have any monies been forwarded to Taskforce NL to procure personal protective equipment for Newfoundland and Labrador health care, 2014
How are our front-line health care professionals and first responders across the province being prepared, 1456
Is it a new policy that individuals who were on the same plane or in the same hotel with the essential care worker with COVID are not required to self-isolate, but only to self-monitor, 2409
Is minister buying all of the personal protective equipment that is available in this province from local companies, 2013
In light of the outbreak around the world, what protocol has minister put in place should overseas flights be forced to land in our province with passengers, 1457
Shouldn't the Premier immediately implement border testing so that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can travel back to the province in a safe manner, 2833
Was it a work-related essential worker who was given an exemption to come to Newfoundland and Labrador to work, 2878
Was recent death in Western Health region due to COVID-19 or other causes, 2457
Was victim in Western Health region aware that they had COVID-19, or was the test conducted after they had died, 2457
What action will be taken against individual who did not self-isolate when not working, 2409
What does minister say to the 60 per cent of nurses who feel we are not ready, 1491
What is the reason that the non-resident individual who came to the province was granted an exemption, 2878
What public education is in place to ensure people are taking the necessary precautions to prevent acquiring the disease, 1492
When did minister learn that there is no stockpile of personal protective equipment, 1929
Who is monitoring the essential workers coming from Quebec and Ontario, who should self-isolate when not working, 2408
Why are rotational workers held to a different standard than someone who has come into contact with a known COVID case, 2410
Why has department provided inconsistent and incorrect information related to recent cases, 2458
Why isn't minister requiring people to self-isolate until their test results are back, using an abundance of caution, 2409
Why would minister not procure all of the personal protective equipment that is available from local companies, 2013–2014
Will minister admit that the delay in reopening health care services is caused by the lack of personal protective equipment right now in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1930
Will minister commit to daily briefings so that the public are kept well informed, 1662
Will minister commit to tabling an intensive, detailed plan developed by the regional health authorities to address the backlogs, 1928
Will minister table his plan so that front-line health care workers and the public can be assured that our province will be ready in the event that we see cases of the coronavirus disease, 1456
Will minister table the list of personal protective equipment purchases in the last four months, detailing by supplier, quantity, and amount, 2014
Will minister table the regional health authority's plan to address the backlog for appointments, procedures, and surgeries due to the cancellation of non-urgent elective health services, 1928
Will Premier implement point-of-entry testing at our borders to protect Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 2833
Offshore safety
Are offshore oil rigs and installations prepared with sufficient masks and sanitary testing abilities, 1663
If a case of the virus is suspected in one of our offshore oil rigs, will the entire rig be quarantined, 1662–1663
What protocols are in place should someone in our offshore report symptoms of the virus, 1662
Transportation and Works
Ferries—Will minister commit to reversing policy forcing travellers to exit their vehicles on provincial ferries, 2922
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Act (Bill 33)
Second reading, 1783–1784
Committee, 1793–1794
Education and Early Childhood Development
School busing
Urging government to eliminate the 1.6 kilometre policy for all elementary schools in the province and in junior and senior high schools where safety is a concern, 209–210 , 347–348
Election
Does Premier still stand by his promise not to have a fall election, 2832
Does Premier still stand by his words not to call a snap election, 2832
Employment
Benefits agreement
Minister highlights natural resource projects benefits agreements for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, 876
Rotational Workers
Can minister offer any insight on what the isolation requirements will be for those residents hoping to return home for Christmas, 3083
How is it safe that rotational workers travelling on ferry to Bell Island are not permitted to remain in their car, thereby having to occupy a common area with other passengers, 2660
Why are Transport Canada rules superseding public health orders, 2661
Will isolation requirements policy be reviewed again, and if so, when, 3083
Finance
COVID-19
Does minister have any indication what resources will be allocated to Newfoundland and Labrador from the federal government, 1703
In what specific areas does minister feel that additional funding could be used to help offset the pandemic, 1703
Fisheries and Land Resources
What is government doing to ensure that the fishing season will be both safe and viable this year, 1812
Health care
811 HealthLine
Did minister consult with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association on today's announcement on nurse practitioners' virtual appointments being available through the 811 HealthLine, 1969
Enhancements to, 1962
How will the change involving the 811 HealthLine be integrated with existing health care providers such as physicians, 1969
Why would Premier or minister not engage all those who are going to be involved in the health care system to be able to provide the best system possible to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1969
Action plan
Will minister admit that we have a health care system that is in crisis and needs a new action plan, 705
Adult dental care
Does Premier believe that government made the right decision by cutting dental care for seniors, 3225
Will Premier reinstate senior dental care coverage, 3224
Ambulance
With 27 municipalities from Central and Southern Newfoundland lobbying to have an air ambulance in Central, doesn't minister think it's about time to attend meetings that he and senior officials have been invited to, 940
Are regional health authorities conducting fit testing for all first responders, including private ambulance operators or fire departments, 1492
Does minister think it's about time to consider Gander as a base of operations for air ambulance, 940
Negotiations between government and its provincial road ambulances, 2878
Urging government to immediately start the process for road ambulance health care professionals to be deemed as essential services under labour relations legislation, ensuring no interruption in emergency medical services across our province, 1352–1353
What specific actions is minister taking to address the rise of ambulance red alerts, 524
When will provincial centralization for medical dispatch be fully implemented, 628
Why are amounts of ambulance red alerts increasing and what is minister doing to address this, 524
Autism
Given the significant uptake in services in recent years, why has minister continued to freeze the Autism Society's level of funding, 382
How can minister continue to support the Autism Action Plan, whose immediate impact on clients has been fewer programs and services, 256
How does minister expect the Autism Society to survive, 381
Why does minister support the gutting of the Autism Society, 257
Why won't minister direct some of the Autism Action Plan funding to the very group who works most closely with families and individuals facing autism, 382
Will minister confirm Autism Society cuts, 256
Blood donation
Minister encourages people to give the gift of life, 1085
Cataract surgery
When will administrative change be put in place so that people who are going blind can be provided service, 1088–1089
Why is the change to allow eye surgery to be done in private clinics taking so long, while individuals face going blind, 1088
Champions of Mental Health Award
Congratulating Stella's Circle and Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, 138–139
Clinics
With minister's commitment to promoting community-based care, will he direct Eastern Health to reopen the health care clinic in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, 3265
Costs
Can minister confirm that plan for savings was submitted by former deputy minister of health, and rejected, 2459–2460
COVID-19
Are offshore oil rigs and installations prepared with sufficient masks and sanitary testing abilities, 1663
Can minister confirm that an individual arrived in St. John's last night, entered a shelter in St. John's, and had to be tested for the virus after showing symptoms, 2060
Can minister confirm that we have secured an adequate supply of N95 masks for all health care workers including front-line workers and first responders, 1491–1492
Can minister provide an update on the number of people who have been quarantined or isolated, and if there are any confirmed cases in the province, 1661 , 1702
Can we have a public awareness campaign that would include print media and access for every individual so they can be reassured that they're safe, and have a process in place that they can immediately access, if they do contract the virus, 1493
Does minister now have a plan to establish a stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) and can the minister provide specifics, 1929
Has the HealthLine been provided with guidelines should an individual call in that is suspected to have COVID-19, 1492
Have any monies been forwarded to Taskforce NL to procure personal protective equipment for Newfoundland and Labrador health care, 2014
How are our front-line health care professionals and first responders across the province being prepared, 1456
Is minister buying all of the personal protective equipment that is available in this province from local companies, 2013
In light of the outbreak around the world, what protocol has minister put in place should overseas flights be forced to land in our province with passengers, 1457
Member takes exception to ways in which province falls behind in health care, 1970
What does minister say to the 60 per cent of nurses who feel we are not ready, 1491
What public education is in place to ensure people are taking the necessary precautions to prevent acquiring the disease, 1492
When did minister learn that there was no stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE), 1929
Why would minister not procure all of the personal protective equipment that is available from local companies, 2013–2014
Will minister admit that the delay in reopening health care services is caused by the lack of personal protective equipment right now in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1930
Will minister commit to daily briefings so that the public are kept well informed, 1662
Will minister commit to tabling an intensive, detailed plan developed by the regional health authorities to address the backlogs, 1928
Will minister table his plan so that front-line health care workers and the public can be assured that our province will be ready in the event that we see cases of the coronavirus disease, 1456
Will minister table the list of personal protective equipment purchases in the last four months, detailing by supplier, quantity, and amount, 2014
Will minister table the regional health authority's plan to address the backlog for appointments, procedures, and surgeries due to the cancellation of non-urgent elective health services, 1928
Diabetes
When will Premier stand up and put money into health programs for people instead of political patronage, 1346
Why doesn't minister listen to medical students and others who are calling on government to do the right thing with regard to insulin pumps, 109
Why is 29 year old constituent being denied life-saving equipment, 3309
Why isn't government wisely investing in preventative care that reduces complication and cost for all who need insulin pumps, 109
Will government do the right thing and cover an insulin pump for people with Type 1 diabetes, regardless of age, 108–109
Will Minister of Finance commit to reallocating money from contingency fund to provide coverage for insulin pumps for people of all ages, 440
Diagnosis
Can minister explain why Eastern Health took so long to take concerns seriously, and will he meet with Ms. Rideout, 440
Does minister feel that Eastern Health did enough to help the woman who lost her leg after it took two months for a proper diagnosis, 440
Dialysis
Can minister provide update on mould at new kidney centre at Eastern Health impacting six units, 110
Is minister concerned that Eastern Health has leased a facility that contains mould, 110
Doctors
Does minister have targets to reduce the number of doctors in the province, 523
How many doctors do we need right now, and in 10 years form now, 1174
How many doctors does minister plan to reduce to achieve budget reductions, 523–524
How many patients does minister believe do not have a family doctor, and what research has been done to nail this down, 1175
Instead of wasting time playing a number's game, will minister take steps to implement real incentives to attract more doctors to our province in a time of crisis, 1176
What criteria is minister using to determine what salaried positions will be filled, 523
What is minister doing to address the shortage of family physicians, 704
What is minister doing to boost the retention rate for family practice physicians, 704
Why did Budget 2020 not have any concrete actions to finally address the doctor shortage, 2410 , 2411
Why won't the minister negotiate, and when will he start negotiating with the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, 1176
Will minister answer the question related to the number of doctors in Newfoundland and Labrador and the shortage, 2411
Will the minister commit to sit down with the Medical Association and develop a plan that works for the 99,000 who don't have a doctor, 1175
Eastern Health
Minister recognizes Eastern Health for communications excellence, 573–574
Eye medication
When will premier stop defending the waste of public money that could be saving a woman's life, 1346
Flu shot
Can minister explain the difference in reimbursement rates for the shots, 2459
Health Accord
Will minister provide details on the task force focused on delivering a 10-year health accord, 2459
Will people of the province have to wait 10 years for any action on health care improvements, 2411–2412
Hospitals
What does minister say to a person whose health concerns required hospitalization but could not get the care needed and felt the only option was to return home, 703
International eMental Health Innovation Leadership Award
Congratulating departmental director of Mental Health and Addictions on receiving award from eMental Health International Collaborative, 3299–3300
Kidney surgery
Is minister aware of any health quality issues at Eastern Health relating to kidney surgery, 703
What is minister doing to ensure that the people of the province are getting quality health care, 703
Long-term care
Can minister explain the changes that have been made for residents in the Carbonear facility, 383
Has minister made any changes in food services for long-term care facilities, 382
Midwifery
Acknowledging the start of registered midwives' services, 1485
Opioid Action Plan
Government completes all initiatives outlined in plan, 736
Paramedics
Does minister plan to consult with the paramedicine association to seek their input before finalizing the regulations for the act, 628
Does Premier accept the minister's inaction over the past year with respect to private ambulance workers being forced to take job action and strike, 2921
Is Premier comfortable that ambulances will be parked in rural Newfoundland and Labrador because of government's inaction and will he intervene to show leadership on the issue, 2921
Minister applauds work of paramedics on provincial Day of Advocacy, 624
When will the regulations for the Emergency Health and Paramedicine Services Act be completed, 628
Will minister ensure that government sticks to the new deadline and delivers a new model, as promised, 2920–2921
Parents Empowering Kids
Early years program to be piloted in Newfoundland, 2916
Personal care home
Urging government to revise the policy on personal home care access, 31
Pharmacist Awareness Month
Celebration of, 1583–1584
Pharmacy Board
What will minister put in place to reimburse those who've had to pay the extra dispensing fee, 1814
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Community Health Clinic
Urging government to take immediate action to ensure that the services currently offered at Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Community Health Clinic and that those services that were to be put to Major's Path would stay in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, 2161–2162
Prostate cancer
Can minister clarify what new assessment rules are being used to determine eligibility for the life-saving PSA test, 439
Why is minister not supporting the continuation of prostate cancer testing, 439
Regional health authorities
Are regional health authorities conducting fit testing for all first responders, including private ambulance operators or fire departments, 1492
Regulated Health Professional Governing Bodies
Commended for work throughout COVID-19 pandemic, 3033
Tamoxifen
What is minister doing to address the life-and-death situation of dwindling supplies, 705
Highway Traffic Act (Amdt.) (Bill 5)
Committee, 919
House of Assembly
Addresses
Summer adjournment, 565–566
Commissioner for Legislative Standards
Lester report of September 24 2020
Concurrence motion
Debate, 3130(9)–3130(11)
Mitchelmore Report
Concurrence motion
Debate, 1376–1379
Amendment
Moved, 1378
Motions
In the event Speaker rules on a prima facie case of breach of privilege,
be it resolved that the House of Assembly finds Member for Corner Brook has damaged the reputation of two Members of the House and has therefore breached their privileges, and is contemptuous of the House and of its Members; that Member for Corner Brook shall withdraw unequivocally his offensive statements with respect to the two Members and that he should apologize verbally and in writing to the two Members; and that he shall be required to take an additional 20 hours of anti-harassment sensitivity training
Notice of motion, 784–785
Moved, 796–797
Parliamentary calendar—Notwithstanding the parliamentary calendar issued by the Clerk for 2020 or any Standing Order to the contrary, the parliamentary calendar for the fall 2020 sitting of this House shall be as follows: that this House will meet in accordance with the daily
schedule prescribed in the Standing Orders, as follows: from September 30 to October 8 2020 inclusive and from October 19 2020 to November 5 2020, inclusive; and that the week of October 12 2020 shall be a constituency week
Debate, 2542
For the period of June 9 to June 18 2020 inclusive, the House will sit in accordance with times prescribed in S.O. 9(1) except for Wednesday mornings; that the Speaker's gallery and public gallery be considered part of the Chamber, that a Member may be recognized to speak from anywhere they are sitting in the Chamber, but that Members speak from a seated position in accordance with recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
Debate, 1873–1875 , 1885–1886
Spring sitting dates, 1134
House of Assembly Accountability, Integrity and Administration Act (Amdt.) (Bill 24)
Third reading, 1554–1558
Independent Appointments Commission
Notice of motion
Appointment of members
Debate, 488
Interim Supply Act 2020 No. 2 (Bill 29)
Committee, 1765–1766
Interim Supply Act 2020, No. 3 (Bill 30)
Committee, 1772
Interim Supply Act 2020, No. 4 (Bill 40)
Committee, 2273–2274
Amendment—Moved, 2274
Amendment—Debate, 2274–2275 , 2279(39)–2279(40) , 2279(46)
Committee
Amendment—Clause 2—Moved, 2279(46)
Committee
Amendment—Schedule—Moved, 2377–2378
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