GLAVINE « » : Joining us in the gallery this afternoon, it's my pleasure to introduce representatives from the QEII Foundation, representing the volunteer board of trustees of the foundation. LEO GLAVINE « » : May I make an introduction? The honourable Minister of Health and Wellness. Therefore be it resolved that all members of this Legislature thank Colin Dodds, Wadih Fares, and the staff of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration for helping our province push forward on immigration. Whereas the province has made significant progress on immigration, launching four new immigration streams including being the first province in Canada to take advantage of Express Entry and launch a unique, innovative business stream for international graduates, which does not exist anywhere else in the country, while also securing 1,350 nominations for our Provincial Nominee Program for 2016 and welcoming more than 1,000 Syrian refugees to Nova Scotia Whereas the mandate and work of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration has grown substantially over the last two years to include more robust program delivery, integrity services, an integrated approach to settlement services, policy development, communications, administration, and stakeholder engagement and Whereas Colin Dodds and Wadih Fares, joint chairs of the Premier's Immigration Advisory Council, have worked tirelessly to champion immigration and negotiate favourable policy at the federal level and Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution: SPEAKER « » : The honourable Minister of Immigration.
I ask all members of the Legislature to please give them the very warm welcome of the House. I want to welcome Director of Stakeholder Engagement MaryJane MacKinnon Director of Strategic Policy and External Relations Rachel Henderson Senior Policy Analysts Louise Van Wart and Mary-Jo MacKay Research and Statistical Officer Moira Clancey Nova Scotia Nominee Program Manager Nadene MacAulay Business Stream Officers Mahmoud Talaat and Serena Cassidy Nova Scotia Nominee Program Officers Mireille Fiset, Denise Marsman, Jessica Jung, and Arianne Wentzell Communications Officer Kelly Bennett our Masters of Public Administration student intern, Mariana Carrera and my executive assistant, Anthony Zibara. I will ask them to rise and remain standing until all names have been called. I'd also draw everyone's attention to a number of the wonderful staff representing the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration who have been working tirelessly under a very demanding minister. I'd ask them to stand and receive the warm welcome of the House. Colin Dodds and Honorary Consul Wadih Fares. Speaker, I'd like to draw your attention, and the attention of all colleagues in the House, to the Speaker's Gallery where we have with us today two individuals I have personally known for many years and whom recently I've had the pleasure to work with on this crucial Immigration file: Dr. Speaker, I beg leave to make an introduction before my Government Notice of Motion. Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. SPEAKER « » : There has been a request for waiver. Speaker, I request waiver of notice and passage without debate. Dooley on her tireless efforts and great achievements. Therefore be it resolved that all members of this House congratulate Ms. Dooley has recently been recognized with the Governor General's Award in commemoration of the Persons Case, for her tremendous work in making an outstanding contribution to the goal of equality for women and girls in Canada
Dooley advocates tirelessly for increased support to young women across their spectrum of experiences and needs, and works to deliver innovative programming on cyber-violence, sexual health, sexualized violence, and social justice for young women and Whereas in her current role as Youth Programs Coordinator at the YWCA Halifax, Ms.
Dee Dooley is a passionate community leader, educator, volunteer, and advocate for social justice and equality for women and girls, who has demonstrated her commitment over the past decade through her efforts to develop programs with children, youth, and marginalized populations and
Please give her the warm welcome of the House. Dooley is being honoured with the Governor General's Award in commemoration of the Persons Case, for her outstanding work for the equality of women and girls in Canada. Dee Dooley here today and, also, beside her is the Executive Director of the YWCA, Miia Suokonautio. BERNARD « » : If everyone would turn their attention to the east gallery, it's my pleasure to welcome Ms. SPEAKER « » : The honourable Minister of Community Services. TABLING REPORTS, REGULATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS
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