ALLAN MACMASTER: Mr. Speaker, before we get into Question Period, you will note earlier today in accordance with Rule 43(2) I wrote to you indicating my intention to request an emergency debate on the subject of lack of access to primary health services for people who live in the remote northern tip of Cape Breton Island. It puts their lives at danger.

THE PREMIER: Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Rule 43(1), I am making a motion for an emergency debate on climate change. This is an issue that is important to all members of this House and, indeed, all Nova Scotians.

We have seen this issue take the forefront of the global community, and it is important for Nova Scotians to be recognized for the work they have already done, but also for all of us in this House to recognize there is way more work for us as a province to do.

I ask that the business of the House be set aside to deal with this urgent matter.