Wednesday, March 16, 1967

just of a great society of people, not just a strong society, but a society of equal opportunity. Through the years we have become embattled on many fronts in our efforts to achieve this great vision. But somewhere along the way in this Legis~ lature, our short-sighted viewpoints have obscured our long range objectives. Our Liberal Government proposes to replace these fantasies with realism: defeatist atti- tudes with determination. We are determined to provide Islanders with the oppor- tunity to develop skills necessary to play a vital role in an effective partnership in our great nation. Take a look at the Centennial Symbol on your lapel; you will note that all of the component parts are exactly the same.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate all who have been elected to the present Legislature, with, of course, a special congratulations to those who re- ceived Cabinet appointments.

We realize that differences of opinion will occur across the floor of this House.

Let not these differences be the predominant feature of this government, but rather

let us bury any ill-will and animosity in order that we may bring forth, in some

degree of harmony, the kind of legislation which is, first of all, good for the over-all

interest of our Island province. That is our mission. Let us put policy above partisan-

shir; let us replace hasty decision with harmony and honour. Only then can we truth- y

ful say that we are putting province above party. I thank you. (Applause)

Frank Jardine (Fourth Prince):

Mr. Speaker, it is now my pleasure to second the motion of the Honourable Member from First Kings, and in doing so, I want to congratulate him on his very fine address. He has established himself as one with good judgment and ability to perform his duties as a member of this Legislature.

I must, first of all, join in an expression of sympathy to the family of the late General Georges P. Vanier, our late Govemor-General. He was a man who distin- guished himself as a true Canadian both at home and in many countries outside our boundaries.

Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate you on the position which you hold. I am sure you will carry out your duties with dignity and honour and that you will get the co-operation of every member of this House.

To the Honourable Member from Fourth Prince I also offer congratulations to you, Sir, as Deputy Speaker, I know the dignity of this House will be well pre- served when you are called upon to preside.

Several Members: Fourth Queens. Fourth Queens, I am sorry.

It is a pleasure indeed to see so many members in their seats, so many mem- bers of the Legislature in their places, and I am sure they are prepared to promote the welfare of all our people regardless of what part of Prince Edward Island they live in.

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Premier for the honour he has given me, and the people of the district that I represent, by asking me to second this motion. I appeciate the honour to myself; but I feel that it is more a fitting recognition of the Fourth District of Prince. Fourth Prince is one of the best districts in Prince Ed- ward Island; in fact, I can say this honestly that it is the best. We have been blessed with good soil in our district and our industrious farmers have made it an excellent farming area. There is a good fishing area on the southern side of the district, along the Nor-thumberland Strait. The district has excellent tourist accommodation and is impoving the facilities to cater to the tourist trade. Since the terminal for the Prince Edvard Island Causway will be built in our district we look forward to future ex- pamlon and development. But in the final analysis it is the people that make any

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