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Prayers |
Prières |
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REPORTS BY COMMITTEES |
RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS |
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Mr. O'Toole from the Standing Committee on General Government presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:- |
M. O'Toole du Comité permanent des affaires gouvernementales présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:- |
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Your Committee begs to report the following Bill as amended:- |
Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:- |
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Bill 38, An Act to revise the law relating to condominium corporations, to amend the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and to make other related amendments. Ordered for Third Reading. |
Projet de loi 38, Loi révisant des lois en ce qui concerne les associations condominiales, modifiant la Loi sur le régime de garanties des logements neufs de l'Ontario et apportant d'autres modifications connexes. Ordonné pour la troisième lecture. |
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Mr. Galt from the Standing Committee on Resources Development presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:- |
M. Galt du Comité permanent du développement des ressources présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:- |
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Your Committee begs to report the following Bill as amended:- |
Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:- |
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Bill 70, An Act to engage the private sector in improving transportation infrastructure, reducing traffic congestion, creating jobs, and stimulating economic activity through the sale of Highway 407. |
Projet de loi 70, Loi visant à intéresser le secteur privé à améliorer l'infrastructure des transports, réduire la circulation engorgée, créer des emplois et stimuler l'activité économique par la vente de l'autoroute 407. |
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Pursuant to the Order of the House of November 2, 1998, this Bill is Ordered for Third Reading. |
Conformément à l'ordre adopté par l'Assemblée le 2 novembre 1998, ce projet de loi est ordonné pour la troisième lecture. |
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The Speaker addressed the House as follows:-
Standing Order 62(a) provides that "the Standing Committee on Estimates shall present one report with respect to all of the Estimates and Supplementary Estimates considered pursuant to Standing Orders 59 and 61 no later than the third Thursday in November of each calendar year".
The House not having received a report from the Standing Committee on Estimates for certain ministries on Thursday, November 19, 1998, as required by the Standing Orders of this House, pursuant to Standing Order 62(b) the Estimates before the Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Management Board Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Ministry of Community and Social Services, and Ministry of Transportation are deemed to be passed by the Committee and are deemed to be reported to and received by the House.
Accordingly, the Estimates (1998-1999) of the following ministries were deemed to be passed by the Standing Committee on Estimates and were deemed to be reported to and received by the House:-
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
101 Ministry Administration $ 15,873,800
102 Agricultural Services and Rural Affairs $ 55,533,100
103 Food Industry $ 19,596,400
104 Education, Research and Laboratory Services $ 68,992,200
105 Policy and Farm Finance $ 123,959,200
MANAGEMENT BOARD SECRETARIAT
1801 Ministry Administration $ 30,415,100
1802 Realty Services $ 108,430,100
1803 Business Services and Corporate Controllership $ 1,892,019,700
1804 Gaming Secretariat $ 11,504,300
CABINET OFFICE
401 Cabinet Office $ 15,893,600
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
701 Ministry Administration $ 31,212,800
702 Adults' and Children's Services $ 7,879,800,100
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
2701 Ministry Administration $ 51,794,700
2702 Transportation Policy and Planning $ 1,142,949,700
2703 Road User Safety $ 133,157,200
2704 Provincial Highways Management $ 992,954,500
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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS |
DÉPÔT DES PROJETS DE LOI |
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The following Bills were introduced and read the first time:- |
Les projets de loi suivants sont présentés et lus une première fois:- |
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Bill 81, An Act to implement tax credits and revenue protection measures contained in the 1998 Budget, to make amendments to other statutes and to enact a new statute. Hon. E. Eves. |
Projet de loi 81, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre des crédits d'impôt et des mesures de protection des recettes contenus dans le budget de 1998, à modifier d'autres lois et à en édicter une nouvelle. L'hon. E. Eves. |
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Bill 82, An Act to strengthen environmental protection and enforcement. Hon. N. Sterling. |
Projet de loi 82, Loi visant à affermir la protection de l'environnement et les mesures d'exécution à cet égard. L'hon. N. Sterling. |
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Bill 83, An Act to improve the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities. Hon. I. Bassett. |
Projet de loi 83, Loi visant à améliorer le repérage, l'élimination et la prévention des obstacles auxquels font face les personnes handicapées. L'hon. I. Bassett. |
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The following Bill was introduced, read the first time and referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills:- |
Le projet de loi suivant est présenté, lu une première fois et déféré au Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi privés:- |
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Bill Pr23, An Act respecting The Corporation of the Town of Richmond Hill. Mr. F. Klees. |
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MOTIONS |
MOTIONS |
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On motion by Mr. Sterling, |
Sur la motion de M. Sterling, |
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Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order 9(c), the House shall meet from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on November 23, 24, 25 and 26, 1998 for the purpose of considering government business. |
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The Speaker addressed the House as follows:- I beg to inform the House that pursuant to section 30 of the Members' Integrity Act, 1994, I have today laid upon the table a request by the member for Rainy River to the Honourable Robert C. Rutherford, Integrity Commissioner, for an opinion on whether the members for Nipissing and Willowdale have contravened the Act or Ontario Parliamentary Convention (Sessional Paper No. 169) (Tabled November 23, 1998). |
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PETITIONS |
PÉTITIONS |
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Petition relating to the Provision of more Long Term Care Services and Beds (Sessional Paper No. P-12) (Tabled November 23, 1998) Mrs. L. McLeod. Petition relating to Freezing taxes and eliminating regional government in Haldimand-Norfolk (Sessional Paper No. P-91) (Tabled November 23, 1998) Mr. T. Barrett. Petitions relating to Enacting legislation that will protect minors from unwanted exposure to pornography (Sessional Paper No. P-108) (Tabled November 23, 1998) Mrs. M. Mushinski and Mr. B. Wood (London South). Petition relating to Repealing those provisions for a compulsory registration from Bill C-68 (Sessional Paper No. P-116) (Tabled November 23, 1998) Mr. M. Beaubien. |
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ORDERS OF THE DAY |
ORDRE DU JOUR |
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A debate arose on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 79, An Act to amend the Assessment Act, Municipal Act, Assessment Review Board Act and Education Act in respect of property taxes. |
Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 79, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'évaluation foncière, la Loi sur les municipalités, la Loi sur la Commission de révision de l'évaluation foncière et la Loi sur l'éducation en ce qui concerne l'impôt foncier. |
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After some time, pursuant to Standing Order 9(a), the motion for the adjournment of the debate was deemed to have been made and carried. |
Après quelque temps, conformément à l'article 9(a) du Règlement, la motion d'ajournement du débat est réputée avoir été proposée et adoptée. |
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6:30 P.M. |
18 H 30 |
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ORDERS OF THE DAY |
ORDRE DU JOUR |
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A debate arose on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 22, An Act to Prevent Unionization with respect to Community Participation under the Ontario Works Act, 1997. |
Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 22, Loi visant à empêcher la syndicalisation en ce qui concerne la participation communautaire visée par la Loi de 1997 sur le programme Ontario au travail. |
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After some time, the motion was declared carried and the Bill was accordingly read the third time and was passed. |
Après quelque temps, la motion est déclarée adoptée et en conséquence, ce projet de loi est lu une troisième fois et adopté. |
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The House then adjourned at 9:30 p.m. |
À 21 h 30, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux. |
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SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 39(A):- |
DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L'ARTICLE 39(A) DU RÈGLEMENT |
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Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, Annual Report 1997 / 1998 (No. 160) (Tabled November 6, 1998). Cancer Care Ontario / Action Cancer Ontario, First Annual Report 1997 / 1998 (No. 165) (Tabled November 12, 1998). |
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Compendia: Bill 81, An Act to implement tax credits and revenue protection measures contained in the 1998 Budget, to make amendments to other statutes and to enact a new statute (No. 172) (Tabled November 23, 1998). Bill 82, An Act to strengthen environmental protection and enforcement (No. 170) (Tabled November 23, 1998). Bill 83, An Act to improve the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities (No. 171) (Tabled November 23, 1998). Niagara Parks Commission / Commission des parcs du Niagara, Annual Report 1996 (No. 164) (Tabled November 12, 1998). North Pickering Development Corporation / Société d'Aménagement de North Pickering, Annual Report 1997 / 1998 (No. 167) (Tabled November 18, 1998). |
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Ontario Housing Corporation / Société de Logement de l'Ontario, Annual Report 1997 (No. 166) (Tabled November 18, 1998). |
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Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated October 28, 1998 (No. 162) (Tabled November 6, 1998). |
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Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated November 4, 1998 (No. 161) (Tabled November 6, 1998). Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated November 18, 1998 (No. 168) (Tabled November 20, 1998). St. Lawrence Parks Commission / La Commission des Parcs du Saint-Laurent, Annual Report 1995 / 1996 (No. 163) (Tabled November 12, 1998). |
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED (SEE SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 5):-
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Answers to Questions Tabled November 10, 1998.
Final Answers to Question Numbers: 57-60, 62, 63, 69.
Responses to Petitions Tabled November 10, 1998.
Petitions relating to Stopping the funding of abortions (Sessional Paper No. P-1):
(Tabled September 28, 1998) Ms. F. Lankin.
(Tabled September 29, 1998) Mr. F. Klees.
(Tabled September 30, 1998) Mrs. B. Fisher, Mr. D. Rollins and Mr B. Wood (London South).
(Tabled October 1, 14, 21, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
(Tabled October 19, 1998) Mr. J. O'Toole.
(Tabled October 22, 1998) Mr. M. Beaubien.
(Tabled October 26, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
Pétition ayant rapport au Financement des avortements par les contribuables (Sessional Paper No. P-2): (Tabled October 5, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
Petitions relating to Enacting legislation to recognize freedom of health care workers (Sessional Paper No. P-7):
(Tabled September 28, 1998) Mr. T. Arnott and Ms. F. Lankin.
(Tabled September 29, 1998) Mr. J. Baird, Mr. T. Hudak and Mr. J. O'Toole.
(Tabled September 30, 1998) Mr. D. Boushy.
(Tabled October 6, 1998) Mr. M. Beaubien and Mr. E. Hardeman.
(Tabled October 7, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South) and Mr. B. Crozier.
(Tabled October 8, 1998) Mr. E. Hardeman.
(Tabled October 22, 1998) Mr. G. Bisson, Mr. D. Newman and Mr. G. Stewart.
(Tabled October 27, 1998) Mr. A. McLean.
(Tabled October 28, 1998) Mr. C. DeFaria.
Petition relating to not privatizing health care services (Sessional Paper No. P-47):
(Tabled October 15, 1998) Mr. M. Sergio.
Petitions relating to Compensation Package for Ontarians infected with Hepatitis C. (Sessional Paper No. P-60):
(Tabled September 29, 1998) Mr. T. Arnott.
(Tabled October 8, 1998) Mrs. J. Munro.
(Tabled October 20, 1998) Mr. J. Tascona.
Petitions relating to the Delaying of full implementation of the new dental plan (Sessional Paper No. P-74):
(Tabled September 30, 1998) Mr. A. Curling.
(Tabled October 13, 1998) Mr. G. Morin (Carleton East).
Petitions relating to Ensuring that a grant paid to the town of Flamborough be used as intended (Sessional Paper No. P-76):
(Tabled September 30; October 5, 1998) Mr. T. Skarica.
Petition relating to Enacting legislation to designate Thanksgiving Day as "German Pioneers Day" (Sessional Paper No. P-80):
(Tabled October 1, 1998) Mr. W. Wettlaufer.
Petitions relating to Developing a palliative care Bill of Rights (Sessional Paper No. P-89):
(Tabled October 8, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
(Tabled October 13, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
(Tabled October 15, 1998) Mr. F. Klees.
(Tabled October 22, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
(Tabled October 26, 1998) Mr. B. Crozier.
(Tabled October 27, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
(Tabled October 28, 1998) Mr. B. Wood (London South).
Petitions relating to Freezing taxes and eliminating regional government in Haldimand-Norfolk (Sessional Paper No. P-91):
(Tabled October 13, 19, 1998) Mr. T. Barrett.
Petitions relating to Implementation of a new Heritage Act (Sessional Paper No. P-92):
(Tabled October 13, 1998) Mr. J. Cleary.
(Tabled October 14, 1998) Mr. M. Gravelle.
(Tabled October 15, 1998) Mr. G. Stewart.
(Tabled October 21, 1998) Mr. L. Jordan.
(Tabled October 22, 1998) Mr. M. Gravelle.
(Tabled October 27, 1998) Mr. P. Kormos.
(Tabled October 27, 1998) Mr. D. Ramsay.
Answers to Questions Tabled November 12, 1998. Final Answers to Question Numbers: 45-47, 66, 67, 70 and 71. Interim Answers to Question Numbers: 72-75 and 91-95.
Responses to Petitions Tabled November 16, 1998.
Petition relating to Keeping our secure and treatment facilities for young offenders professional and public (Sessional Paper No. P-40):
(Tabled October 5, 1998) Mr. D. Christopherson.
Petition relating to Hotel Dieu Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-50):
(Tabled September 28, 1998) Mr. J. Cleary.
Petitions relating to Legislation for OHIP coverage to include testing for prostate cancer (Sessional Paper No. P-72):
(Tabled September 28; October 19; November 3, 4, 1998) Mr. R. Bartolucci.
Petitions relating to a Public inquiry into an accident on Highway 17 (Sessional Paper No. P-73):
(Tabled September 28, 1998) Mr. D. Agostino, Mr. R. Bartolucci, Mr. D. Duncan, Mr. J. Gerretsen,
Mrs. S. Pupatello, Mr. D. Ramsay.
(Tabled October 7, 1998) Mr. R. Bartolucci.
Petition relating to Designating the Superior Industrial Rail Proposal for a full environmental assessment (Sessional Paper No. P-81):
(Tabled October 1, 1998) Mr. T. Martin.
Petition relating to Confining the operation of the railway track on Dundas St. to normal working hours only (Sessional Paper No. P-84):
(Tabled October 6, 1998) Mr. C. DeFaria.
Petition relating to Implementing a licensing system for clowns and Santas (Sessional Paper No. P-105):
(Tabled October 22, 1998) Mr. J. Spina.
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Answers to Questions Tabled November 17, 1998.
Final Answers to Question Numbers 61, 64, 65 and 76-83.
Interim Answers to Question Numbers 48-55, 84-89 and 101.
Responses to Petitions Tabled November 17, 1998.
Petitions relating to Stopping cuts to the Workers Health and Safety Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-4):
(Tabled October 5, 6, 1998) Mr. D. Christopherson.
Petitions relating to the Installation of red light cameras in high collision intersections (Sessional Paper No. P-6):
(Tabled October 8, 1998) Mr. G. Phillips.
(Tabled October 13, 1998) Mr. A. Cullen.
Petition relating to Enacting legislation against excessive noise, speed or danger when using jetski or personal watercraft (Sessional Paper No. P-98):
(Tabled October 20, 1998) Mrs. B. Fisher.
Responses To Petitions Tabled November 19, 1998
Petitions relating to Enacting legislation to designate Thanksgiving Day as "German Pioneers Day" (Sessional Paper No. P-80):
(Tabled October 19, 26, 27, 1998) Mr. W. Wettlaufer.
Petitions relating to Preceeding with commitments made in the Common Sense Revolution (Sessional Paper No. P-86):
(Tabled October 7, 13, 1998) Mr. S. Gilchrist.
