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Hansard, Nova Scotia Legislature, 8 Nov 06
RESOLUTION NO. 733
HON. RODNEY MACDONALD (The Premier): Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:
Whereas we Nova Scotians owe our cherished freedoms to the brave Canadians in our history who were prepared to lay down their lives in defence of those freedoms we take for granted today; and
Whereas many courageous Nova Scotians are currently serving in Afghanistan, under the mandate of the United Nations, taking part in the fight for freedom and global security; and
Whereas as Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor said of our Forces personnel: "They understand that their presence in Afghanistan is necessary to help the Afghan people have a better future. And most of all, they understand that it is necessary to protect Canada from the scourge of terrorism.";
Therefore be it resolved that all members of this House support the ongoing Canadian mission to bring security and renewal to Afghanistan, and salute the brave members of the Canadian Forces wherever they serve by sending our prayers for their safe return to our shores and to their families and loved ones.
Mr. Speaker, I request waiver of notice.
MR. SPEAKER: There has been a request for waiver.
Is it agreed?
It is agreed.
Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay.
The motion is carried.
Following shared in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act.
Rally backs our troops
Afghanistan mission endorsed by all parties
Michael Lightstone, Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 9 Nov 06
Article Link
Downtown Halifax was the scene of a military-appreciation rally staged by the MacDonald government Wednesday, shortly after a Tory resolution endorsing Canada’s ongoing mission in Afghanistan was endorsed by all provincial MLAs.
A crowd heard speakers salute Nova Scotia’s Armed Forces personnel for doing their duty at home and abroad, and praise local military families left behind when loved ones are in harm’s way.
The warm, friendly rally, held near Province House three days before Remembrance Day, could become an annual event, Premier Rodney MacDonald said after the celebration.
A military video team taped the proceedings for viewing later by Canadian Forces personnel serving in various countries around the world.
According to Mr. Mac-Donald, about 14,500 military personnel, reservists and civilian employees live in Nova Scotia. His pep talk was greeted enthusiastically by the audience, many of whom were men and women in uniform.
Murray Scott, Nova Scotia’s minister responsible for military relations, led the crowd in giving three cheers to military folks and their families. George Aucoin, a veteran who is with the Royal Canadian Legion, said Canadians can thank vets for the democratic freedoms they enjoy today.
Military mom Carol Eisnor, who has a son serving in Afghanistan, told the rally the life of a family member with a relative in the Armed Forces can be very stressful. But she said the military’s family resource centre in metro, one of many across Canada, is there to help family and friends cope with the realities of work in the service.
"Our troops and our veterans are truly our heroes," Mrs. Eisnor said.
Her remarks were delivered just after the provincial legislature backed Ottawa’s combat mission in Afghanistan. Forty-two Canadian soldiers have been killed in the conflict with Taliban insurgents, including several Nova Scotians.
The MacDonald Tories’ resolution says "all members of this House support the ongoing Canadian mission to bring security and renewal to Afghanistan and salute the brave members of the Canadian Forces wherever they serve."
A spokeswoman with the Halifax Peace Coalition said her group supports military personnel and their families but not Ottawa’s decision to keep troops in Afghanistan. Tamara Lorincz said in an interview her organization backed the pep rally, which attracted at least 200 people, but said Canada should stick to its traditional peacekeeping role in foreign hot spots.
Mr. MacDonald, who promoted the rally in a commentary this week in The Chronicle Herald, said that if the event takes place next year, organizers will ensure some remarks will be given in French. He acknowledged the English-only speeches at Wednesday’s gathering were probably an oversight.
Hansard, Nova Scotia Legislature, 8 Nov 06
RESOLUTION NO. 733
HON. RODNEY MACDONALD (The Premier): Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:
Whereas we Nova Scotians owe our cherished freedoms to the brave Canadians in our history who were prepared to lay down their lives in defence of those freedoms we take for granted today; and
Whereas many courageous Nova Scotians are currently serving in Afghanistan, under the mandate of the United Nations, taking part in the fight for freedom and global security; and
Whereas as Defence Minister Gordon O'Connor said of our Forces personnel: "They understand that their presence in Afghanistan is necessary to help the Afghan people have a better future. And most of all, they understand that it is necessary to protect Canada from the scourge of terrorism.";
Therefore be it resolved that all members of this House support the ongoing Canadian mission to bring security and renewal to Afghanistan, and salute the brave members of the Canadian Forces wherever they serve by sending our prayers for their safe return to our shores and to their families and loved ones.
Mr. Speaker, I request waiver of notice.
MR. SPEAKER: There has been a request for waiver.
Is it agreed?
It is agreed.
Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay.
The motion is carried.
Following shared in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act.
Rally backs our troops
Afghanistan mission endorsed by all parties
Michael Lightstone, Halifax Chronicle-Herald, 9 Nov 06
Article Link
Downtown Halifax was the scene of a military-appreciation rally staged by the MacDonald government Wednesday, shortly after a Tory resolution endorsing Canada’s ongoing mission in Afghanistan was endorsed by all provincial MLAs.
A crowd heard speakers salute Nova Scotia’s Armed Forces personnel for doing their duty at home and abroad, and praise local military families left behind when loved ones are in harm’s way.
The warm, friendly rally, held near Province House three days before Remembrance Day, could become an annual event, Premier Rodney MacDonald said after the celebration.
A military video team taped the proceedings for viewing later by Canadian Forces personnel serving in various countries around the world.
According to Mr. Mac-Donald, about 14,500 military personnel, reservists and civilian employees live in Nova Scotia. His pep talk was greeted enthusiastically by the audience, many of whom were men and women in uniform.
Murray Scott, Nova Scotia’s minister responsible for military relations, led the crowd in giving three cheers to military folks and their families. George Aucoin, a veteran who is with the Royal Canadian Legion, said Canadians can thank vets for the democratic freedoms they enjoy today.
Military mom Carol Eisnor, who has a son serving in Afghanistan, told the rally the life of a family member with a relative in the Armed Forces can be very stressful. But she said the military’s family resource centre in metro, one of many across Canada, is there to help family and friends cope with the realities of work in the service.
"Our troops and our veterans are truly our heroes," Mrs. Eisnor said.
Her remarks were delivered just after the provincial legislature backed Ottawa’s combat mission in Afghanistan. Forty-two Canadian soldiers have been killed in the conflict with Taliban insurgents, including several Nova Scotians.
The MacDonald Tories’ resolution says "all members of this House support the ongoing Canadian mission to bring security and renewal to Afghanistan and salute the brave members of the Canadian Forces wherever they serve."
A spokeswoman with the Halifax Peace Coalition said her group supports military personnel and their families but not Ottawa’s decision to keep troops in Afghanistan. Tamara Lorincz said in an interview her organization backed the pep rally, which attracted at least 200 people, but said Canada should stick to its traditional peacekeeping role in foreign hot spots.
Mr. MacDonald, who promoted the rally in a commentary this week in The Chronicle Herald, said that if the event takes place next year, organizers will ensure some remarks will be given in French. He acknowledged the English-only speeches at Wednesday’s gathering were probably an oversight.
