Nova Scotia House of Assembly, Tuesday 15 September 2026
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the House conducted routine proceedings including the tabling of petitions on the HARP program, power costs, and rock quarry road development, along with numerous annual reports and two Auditor General reports. Government notices of motion recognized the MOST tax refund, tourism operators, Order of Nova Scotia recipients, policing reform, flood volunteers, and Black military history, and two bills were introduced on tick-borne illness prevention and inclusive education. Members' statements celebrated local institutions, artists, volunteers, athletes, and businesses, and raised concerns about the lack of educational assistants in schools. The sitting continued with further Notices of Motion under Rule 32(3), in which members including Nick Hilton and Julie Vanexan gave notice of congratulatory resolutions recognizing young athletes, community members, businesses, and organizations.
Members' Statements
Dartmouth Curling Club recognition
C. Chender
Claudia Chender recognized the Dartmouth Curling Club, reopening after a year-long closure, celebrating nearly 90 years as a community gathering place.
Ife Nwatu science fair medal
Hon. B. Druhan
Becky Druhan congratulated Bridgewater Junior High student Ife Nwatu on winning a bronze medal at the Canada-Wide Science Fair for her project on binaural beats and memory.
Wynand van Niekerk local artist
T. Outhit
Tim Outhit recognized Bedford artist Wynand van Niekerk, the 'Downtown Sketcher', for his urban landscape art and wished him success at CanGift 2027.
Maritime Conservatory 139th anniversary
K. Gallagher
Krista Gallagher congratulated the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts on its 139th anniversary and its contributions to the province's cultural creativity.
Matthew Higgins air cadet appointment
Hon. I. Rankin
Iain Rankin congratulated WO2 Matthew Higgins of the 250 Vimy Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron on his appointment as Deputy Squadron Commander.
Tom Mills and Allan Billard conservation volunteers
Hon. B. Wong
Brian Wong thanked Tom Mills and Allan Billard for their conservation work with the Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society, maintaining lakes and trails in the Fall River area.
Lynn Murphy Order of Nova Scotia
L. Lachance
Lisa Lachance recognized community activist and historian Lynn Murphy on receiving the Order of Nova Scotia for decades of 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy.
New constituency staff Sydney-Membertou
Hon. D. Mombourquette
Derek Mombourquette recognized new constituency staff Stephen Hines and Nolan Neville following the retirement of Janice Waye after 33 years of service.
Robin Carter retirement
Hon. B. Adams
Barbara Adams congratulated Robin Carter on the retirement of her business, Carter Senior Care Limited, after 22 years of dedicated service to seniors.
TAPestry Beer Bar recognition
P. Wozney
Paul Wozney honoured TAPestry Beer Bar and owner Ian Smith for five years of community service and charitability, while noting the business's closure.
Kerri Dorey Bridgewater Fire Department Band
Hon. B. Druhan
Becky Druhan congratulated Kerri Dorey on her appointment as musical director of the Bridgewater Fire Department Band.
Clutch new customer hub
A. Fadare
Adegoke Fadare celebrated Clutch on opening a new customer hub in Clayton Park West, highlighting its innovation and job creation in Nova Scotia.
Lack of educational assistants in schools
E. Smith-McCrossin
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin raised concerns from teachers and parents about insufficient educational assistants for children with autism and complex needs, arguing inclusion without adequate support is not inclusion.
Dance World Cup 2026 competitors
L. Hamid
Lina Hamid recognized siblings Michaela and Henry Solomon and Olivia Day of Fairview-Clayton Park for representing Team Canada at the Dance World Cup in Dublin.
Routine Proceedings
Petition to reverse HARP recipient cuts
K. Coombes
Kendra Coombes tabled a petition calling on the Premier and Cabinet to reverse cuts to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program, adding 94 new signatures.
Petition to lower power costs and protect information
L. Lachance
Lisa Lachance tabled a petition with about a dozen signatures calling on government to pass legislation to lower power costs and protect private information.
Petition on rock quarry developments affecting rural roads
Hon. B. Druhan
Becky Druhan tabled a petition with 81 signatures calling for a new road on Old Mills Road in Middlewood to divert commercial dump trucks away from Hirtle Road for community safety.
Second petition to lower power costs and protect information
K. Coombes
Kendra Coombes tabled a further petition on lowering power costs and protecting information, adding 388 signatures.
Tabling of legal and justice reports
Hon. S. Armstrong
Attorney General Scott Armstrong tabled amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules, and annual reports for the Law Foundation, Civil Forfeiture, Human Rights Commission, and the Office of the Public Trustee.
Surplus Crown Property Disposal Report
Hon. F. Tilley
Minister of Public Works Fred Tilley tabled the Surplus Crown Property Disposal Report for April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Auditor General reports tabled
The Speaker
The Speaker tabled two Auditor General reports: Oversight of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Out-of-Province Medical Claims Program.
Resolution No. 535 - MOST Tax Refund recognition
Hon. N. Young
Minister Nolan Young introduced guests who are MOST recipients and moved a resolution recognizing the program's role in attracting and retaining young workers, which passed on waiver without debate.
Resolution No. 536 - Honouring tourism operators
Hon. D. Ritcey
Minister Dave Ritcey moved a resolution honouring Nova Scotia's tourism operators for their service and contribution, passed on waiver without debate.
Resolution No. 537 - Alan Syliboy Order of Nova Scotia
Hon. L. Martin
Minister Leah Martin moved a resolution congratulating Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy on his appointment to the Order of Nova Scotia, passed on waiver.
Resolution No. 538 - Policing reform progress
Hon. S. Armstrong
Minister Scott Armstrong moved a resolution recognizing progress on Mass Casualty Commission policing recommendations, including new investments and RCMP officers, passed on waiver.
Resolution No. 539 - Nova Scotia Guard flood volunteers
Hon. K. Masland
Minister Kim Masland introduced five Nova Scotia Guard volunteers and moved a resolution thanking them for their service during Cape Breton flooding, passed on waiver.
Resolution No. 540 - Elayce Clayton Dance World Cup champion
Hon. T. Grosse
Minister Twila Grosse moved a resolution congratulating 10-year-old Elayce Clayton of North Preston on becoming a 2026 Dance World Cup champion, passed on waiver.
Resolution No. 541 - No. 2 Construction Battalion
Hon. T. Grosse
Minister Twila Grosse moved a resolution remembering and honouring the men of the No. 2 Construction Battalion and their place in Black Canadian military history, passed on waiver.
Introduction of Bills No. 289 and No. 290
Multiple
Becky Druhan introduced Bill No. 289, the Tick-borne Illness Prevention Act, and Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin introduced Bill No. 290 amending the Education Act (Inclusive Education Supports and Student Safety Act).
Resolution No. 542 - Condemning Islamophobia and racism
L. Hamid
Lina Hamid introduced guests and moved a resolution condemning Islamophobia and racism following a public attack at a Costco; the Speaker ruled it out of order but unanimous consent was granted to waive the rule and the motion carried.
Resolution No. 543 - Josie LeBlanc, 14U Atlantic Championship athlete
Nick Hilton
Notice of a resolution congratulating Josie LeBlanc of Yarmouth for helping Nova Scotia's undefeated 14U team win the Atlantic Championship, including taking the mound in the championship game.
Resolution No. 544 - Kami Mood-Ross, 14U Atlantic Championship athlete
Nick Hilton
Notice of a resolution congratulating Kami Mood-Ross of Clark's Harbour for her role on the championship-winning Nova Scotia 14U team, pitching in the final and earning Player of the Game honours.
Resolution No. 545 - Makayla Bain, 14U Atlantic Championship athlete
Nick Hilton
Notice of a resolution congratulating Makayla Bain of Yarmouth for her contribution to Nova Scotia's 14U Atlantic Championship victory.
Resolution No. 546 - Dr. Todd Dow
Julie Vanexan
Notice of a resolution congratulating Dr. Todd Dow of Coldbrook for his academic and medical achievements, including a Harvard Hand Fellowship, and welcoming him home to serve as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Resolution No. 547 - Kathleen Isnor 100th birthday
Julie Vanexan
Notice of a resolution congratulating Kathleen Isnor on reaching her 100th birthday and wishing her continued health and happiness.
Resolution No. 548 - Kluskap Market grand opening
Julie Vanexan
Notice of a resolution welcoming Kluskap Market on its grand opening and wishing its owners and staff success while encouraging residents to shop locally.
Resolution No. 549 - L'Arche Homefires 45th anniversary
Julie Vanexan
Notice of a resolution celebrating the 45th anniversary of L'Arche Homefires, founded in Wolfville in 1981, for fostering belonging and community for people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Resolution No. 550 - Rotary Club of New Minas Sunrise Club Excellence Award
Julie Vanexan
Notice of a resolution congratulating the Rotary Club of New Minas Sunrise on earning Rotary International's 2025-26 Club Excellence Award and thanking them for their community service.
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