Official, Nova Scotia, Provincial
Elizabeth Smith-McCrossinMLA
Clarion follows the bills Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin sponsored, their remarks in the chamber and the lobbying meetings that name them.
In brief
This is the role we last recorded, and roles change after elections and cabinet shuffles, so check the official source.
- Party
- Independent
- Riding
- Cumberland North
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- mla@esmithmccrossinmla.com
Remarks in the chamber
Short excerpts; open the official text to read the full remarks.
Bill No. 269 - An Act Respecting Public Safety.
I rise to speak at third reading of Bill No. 269. This bill has been discussed, and we've debated it in the Committee of the Whole House on Bills. I did propose several amendments, to make some improvements. None of them…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
SNS: CUMBERLAND PROV. LAND REGISTRY OFFICE CLOSED - REVERSE
On Friday, August 21st, without any notice to staff, the public, or law offices, this government closed the provincial Land Registry office located in Amherst and moved the regional operations to Truro the following day.…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
Bill No. 269 - An Act Respecting Public Safety.
Well, the title of this bill, Speaker, is An Act Respecting Public Safety. People who are struggling with drug addiction who are committing crimes in our communities, who are affecting our shelters, are directly part of…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
SNS: CUMBERLAND PROV. LAND REGISTRY OFFICE CLOSED - REVERSE
The stress of the closure without any consultation and without any notice weighs very heavily on the people who have lost their jobs. It has been devastating for them. Speaker, digital filing cannot replace local knowled…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
Bill No. 253 - Service Efficiency Act
Speaker, I'd like to rise on third reading of Bill No. 253. This bill has returned from Committee of the Whole without any amendments. That means that the House now must assess the legislation with the concerns that were…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
Bill No. 263 - Performance-based Regulation Review Act.
I rise to speak on third reading of Bill No. 263. I'm not an expert on energy, I will say that. What I am is an expert on knowing what my constituents believe, and that is that their power rates are too high and are a c…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
Bill No. 269 - An Act Respecting Public Safety.
Thank you, Speaker. We're talking about respecting public safety and this is an omnibus bill that has eight pieces of legislation amended in here - amended and/or new legislation. When it comes to conservation officers,…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
INTER-PROV. COLLABS. - ADDRESS
Our economy here in the Maritime region will only grow if we work with our fellow Maritime provinces. We need to start by removing interprovincial barriers. We experience them firsthand in Cumberland County - things like…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
NDAs: TOOL OF OPPRESSION - END
Non-disclosure agreements were designed to protect trade secrets. They should never be used to conceal harassment, discrimination, abuse, or other misconduct. In 1998, two assistants received a combined 250,000£ settlem…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
PREM.: CHIGNECTO ISTHMUS REMAINS VULNERABLE - ADDRESS
"The Minister of Public Works told reporters that rerouting and emergency plans are in place should the Chignecto Isthmus be compromised by a severe storm. The re-routing plan is merely a working group to develop a plan.…
House of AssemblyOfficial text
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