Nova Scotia House of Assembly, Friday 6 March 2026
On Friday, March 6, 2026, the Nova Scotia House of Assembly conducted routine proceedings including a petition on power costs and privacy, several tabled papers and points of clarification, and government notices of motion recognizing Paul LaFleche, REDspace, World Lymphedema Day, CCA students, and International Women's Day. Six bills were introduced, primarily labour-related measures from Paul Wozney plus social media and Cape Breton rail line bills. A lengthy series of members' statements recognized local businesses, activists, community members, and constituents, many tied to the upcoming International Women's Day.
Members' Statements
Dr. Natalie Meisner - new play Area 33
Hon. Nolan Young
Hon. Nolan Young recognized Dr. Natalie Meisner of Lockeport, an author and professor whose new play Area 33 premiered to full houses at the Osprey Arts Centre.
Motion to extend Statements by Members
Hon. Brendan Maguire
Hon. Brendan Maguire requested and received consent to extend Statements by Members by 10 minutes to accommodate more statements.
DIRECTIONS Council/Prescott Group/DASC affected by cuts
L. Lachance
Lisa Lachance recognized members of the DIRECTIONS Council, Prescott Group, and DASC, noting the groups support meaningful employment and were present to learn how government budget cuts would affect their communities.
Dalhousie Women in Politics Society
Hon. Iain Rankin
Hon. Iain Rankin welcomed students from Dalhousie's Women in Politics Society and recognized their work encouraging more women to participate in political life ahead of International Women's Day.
Robert Rockwell retirement
D. Stoilov
Damian Stoilov congratulated Robert Rockwell on his retirement after 31 years leading the Parent-Child Guide, a trusted resource for families.
Meguma Meadows Flower Farm
Hon. Becky Druhan
Hon. Becky Druhan recognized Meguma Meadows Flower Farm, owned by Laura Besaw, on opening its retail storefront in Bridgewater.
Chris Muise - local activist
K. Gallagher
Krista Gallagher recognized Christopher Muise, a freelance journalist, editor, and disability activist from Halifax Chebucto.
Recognition of family members
Hon. Derek Mombourquette
Hon. Derek Mombourquette recognized the women in his family—Stephanie, Emilie, Allie, and the family cat Kate—for the happiness they bring.
AprilVets local business
R. Burns
Rick Burns recognized veterinarians Karyn Steele, Kathryn Butler, and Vanessa Gerber, owners of AprilVets in Dartmouth Crossing, marking their first year of operation.
Ubisoft Halifax closure - solidarity
P. Wozney
Paul Wozney introduced former Ubisoft Halifax workers and rose in solidarity with the 71 employees who lost their jobs weeks after voting to unionize, criticizing the government's silence and the closure of a publicly subsidized company.
Annapolis Valley apple growers
C. Palmer
Chris Palmer introduced members of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association and recognized the Annapolis Valley apple industry as Nova Scotia's largest apple-growing region supporting family farms and cider producers.
International Women's Day and CWP
S. Leblanc
Susan Leblanc, Chair of the Canadian Region of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians, wished a happy International Women's Day and celebrated progress toward gender equity, noting female Speakers, Premiers, and Opposition Leaders across provinces.
Maggie Mills - Special Olympian
Hon. Iain Rankin
Hon. Iain Rankin recognized 18-year-old Maggie, who lives with a rare genetic condition and autism, for her resilience competing in Special Olympics track, golf, and curling.
Mother's 80th birthday
Danny MacGillivray
Danny MacGillivray wished his mother a happy 80th birthday, recalling her work as a hairdresser and her influence, fittingly close to International Women's Day.
Robert Rockwell - Parent-Child Guide
Lina Hamid
Lina Hamid also recognized Robert Rockwell for over three decades of dedication to Nova Scotia families through the Parent-Child Guide and his kindness, wishing him a happy retirement.
The Water Market - local initiative
Hon. Susan Corkum-Greek
Hon. Susan Corkum-Greek recognized Lunenburg entrepreneurs Lee Martin and Alicia Van De Sande of The Water Market for hosting the Lunenburg Community Food Hub and Pantry serving those in need.
Sheila and Wesley Lees - remembering daughter Shavonne
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin recognized Sheila and Wesley Lees, whose 30-year-old daughter Shavonne died from sepsis after waiting for emergency care, honouring their advocacy for a safer health care system.
Krista Lloy - local efforts
Melissa Sheehy-Richard
Melissa Sheehy-Richard recognized Krista Lloy of Windsor, a retired nurse of 35 years and president of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Society, ahead of International Women's Day.
Routine Proceedings
Petition to lower power costs and protect data
L. Lachance
Lisa Lachance tabled a petition calling on the Nova Scotia government to pass legislation to lower power costs and protect private information, with signatures from Halifax Citadel-Sable Island.
Tabling of clarification documents on film industry funding
Multiple
Hon. Dave Ritcey tabled documents following a prior point of clarification, and Hon. Iain Rankin tabled a 2021 article on film industry funding, noting the current budget is $11 million lower; Hon. Twila Gross made a clarification on the ANSA budget.
Tabling of Rules and Forms of Procedure on subcommittee
Hon. Kent Smith
Hon. Kent Smith attempted to address the previous day's Subcommittee of the Whole House on Supply proceedings and ultimately tabled the Rules and Forms of Procedure explaining subcommittee rules; the Speaker noted House documents need not be tabled.
Resolution No. 401 - Paul LaFleche Lieutenant Governor's Award
Hon. Fred Tilley
Hon. Fred Tilley introduced Executive Deputy Minister Paul LaFleche and moved a resolution congratulating him as the 2025 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration; passed without debate.
Resolution No. 402 - REDspace recognition
Hon. Timothy Halman
Hon. Timothy Halman, as Minister of Service Efficiency, introduced REDspace CEO Mike Johnston and moved a resolution recognizing Johnston's leadership and REDspace's contributions to Nova Scotia's innovation economy; passed without debate.
Resolution No. 403 - World Lymphedema Day
Hon. Michelle Thompson
Hon. Michelle Thompson introduced Karen Bingham of the Lymphedema Association of Nova Scotia and moved a resolution recognizing World Lymphedema Day on March 6th; passed without debate.
Resolution No. 404 - Continuing Care Assistants recognition
Hon. Barbara Adams
Hon. Barbara Adams introduced four CCA students from NSCC and moved a resolution recognizing continuing care assistants and welcoming the students to the sector; passed without debate.
Introduction of Bills 231-236
Multiple
Six bills were introduced: workers' compensation fairness, labour standards, public investment integrity, and retaliatory closure protections (all by Paul Wozney), a social media access bill (Hon. Iain Rankin), and a Cape Breton Rail Line protection bill (Hon. Derek Mombourquette). Wozney raised a point of privilege that his invited guests were not seated, prompting a brief recess.
Resolution No. 405 - International Women's Day
Hon. Leah Martin
Hon. Leah Martin moved a resolution recognizing March 8th as International Women's Day with the theme 'Give to Gain'; after being ruled a Government Notice of Motion, the House reverted to allow it to be tabled.
This is Tabled's summary of the sitting, written from the official record; Hansard is only ever quoted at the link above. Search Nova Scotia Hansard for the words themselves, or read this sitting in the archive.