I would just remind all members of the House, and visitors alike, to please shut off your cellphones.

HON. BROOKE TAYLOR: Mr. Speaker, with the congruence of the House, I wonder if we could revert back to the order of business, Notices of Motion.

MR. SPEAKER: I think we have to wait until the bill is finished, my apologies.

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MR. SPEAKER: The motion is for second reading of Bill No. 178. Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay.

The motion is carried.

Ordered that this bill be referred to the Committee on Law Amendments.

The honourable Minister of Agriculture.

SUZY HANSEN: Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:

ELIZABETH SMITH-MCCROSSIN: Today it's a very emotional time in here and the Minister for the Status of Women referred to my comments earlier as being passionate, and, yes, Speaker, I am very passionate about this topic about the misuse of NDAs. I've known too many victims and I'll remind this House that there's a notice of motion on the Order Paper to remove me, simply because last April I chose to debate . . .

THE SPEAKER: Order. The member can't acknowledge that there's a notice of motion on the floor. Just a friendly reminder.

HON. KELLY REGAN: I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:

Whereas the federal government changed Employment Insurance rules in December 2022 to allow persons who are suffering from illnesses to access Employment Insurance for up to 26 weeks; and

Whereas Nova Scotia labour law currently only guarantees employees working in provincially regulated industries a maximum of three days unpaid leave due to illness, which is insufficient for people with serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and MS; and

MR. SPEAKER: Just before we go on to the next notice of motion, I want to remind all the ministers on the government side that Government Notices of Motion are intended for business to do with your portfolio, and if it has anything to do with your constituency business that falls under regular Notices of Motion. I just want to have that duly noted.

NOTICES OF MOTION

MR. SPEAKER: The honourable Minister of Natural Resources.

RESOLUTION NO. 3161

HON. LLOYD HINES: Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:

Whereas the Canadian Wildlife Federation is commemorating National Wildlife Week this week, under the theme Giving Wings to Wildlife Conservation; and

Whereas National Wildlife Week this year includes a focus on wild, winged creatures of the skies, from birds and bees to bats and butterflies; and

MR. SPEAKER: I'd like to remind all members that congratulatory resolutions are to be tabled, not to be read. Therefore, the resolution is out of order, but feel free to table it.

HON. JOANNE BERNARD: It was my pleasure on Monday to visit the Dartmouth Adult Services Centre in my riding of Dartmouth North. I spent an educational and fun morning with Executive Director Cathy Deagle-Gammon, and clients Victoria Scattolon, Laura Glazier, and Claire Vickery. The visit was to announce increased investments that aimed at ensuring that Nova Scotians with disabilities have greater opportunities for community living and day programs.

HON. MICHEL SAMSON: Mr. Speaker, prior to moving to close debate on second reading, earlier, around four o'clock this evening, I announced that the Law Amendments Committee would be meeting this evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. As well, I indicated that I would be introducing a motion regarding how the Law Amendments Committee will proceed tomorrow.