37th Parliament, 1st Session

Thursday
November 4,1999

Jeudi
4 novembre 1999

Prayers

10:00 A.M.

Prières

10 H

Mr. Kormos moved,

M. Kormos propose,

Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act respecting the cost of checking the police records of individuals who may work for certain non-profit service agencies.

Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi concernant les frais de vérification des dossiers de police à l'égard des particuliers qui pourraient travailler pour certaines agences de services sans but lucratif.

A debate arising, at 11:00 a.m., further proceedings were reserved until 12:00 noon.

À 11 h, la suite du débat est réservée jusqu'à midi.

Mr. Galt then moved,

Ensuite, M. Galt propose,

That this House strongly urges federal Justice Minister Anne McClelland to revamp federal animal abuse laws and implement the following recommendations:

1. That penalties for animal abuse be increased from the current maximum of six months imprisonment to a maximum of five years and that the law allow for a fine much greater than the current $2,000.

2. That persons convicted of intentional animal cruelty be subject to a possible lifetime ban on owning animals.

3. That persons convicted of intentionally injuring an animal be required to repay the cost of care for that animal.

4. That the Criminal Code be updated, simplified and consolidated, with regard to animal cruelty.

The question having been put on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act respecting the cost of checking the police records of individuals who may work for certain non-profit service agencies, it was declared carried and the Bill was accordingly read the second time and Ordered referred to Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy.

La motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi concernant les frais de vérification des dossiers de police à l'égard des particuliers qui pourraient travailler pour certaines agences de services sans but lucratif, mise aux voix, est déclarée adoptée et le projet de loi est en conséquence lu une deuxième fois et déféré au Comité permanent de la justice et des affaires sociales.

The question having been put on Mr. Galt's Resolution Number 1, it was declared carried.

La motion, mise aux voix, sur la résolution numéro 1 de M. Galt est déclarée adoptée.

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

Reports by Committees

Rapports des Comités

Mr. Curling presented a report, pursuant to Standing Order 60(a), from the Standing Committee on Estimates on the Estimates selected and not selected by the Standing Committee for consideration.

Pursuant to Standing Order 59, your Committee has selected the Estimates (1999-2000) of the following ministries and offices for consideration:-

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 5 hrs.

Ministry of Education and Training 10 hrs.

Office of the Premier 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Solicitor General and Correctional Services 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of Community and Social Services 15 hrs.

Ministry of Environment 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of Health 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Attorney General 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Native Affairs Secretariat, Ontario 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 15 hrs.

Pursuant to Standing Order 60, the Estimates (1999-2000) of the following ministries and offices not selected for consideration are deemed passed by the Committee and reported to the House in accordance with the terms of the Standing Order and are deemed to be received and concurred in:-

CABINET OFFICE

Cabinet Office $ 17,457,900

MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP, CULTURE AND RECREATION

Ministry Administration $ 18,508,500

Citizenship 144,424,700

Culture 199,167,900

Sport and Recreation 19,134,600

Archives 6,824,800

Regional Services and Ontario 2000 21,452,100

MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

Ministry Administration $ 36,181,000

Commercial Registries 39,908,200

Consumer Protection and Public Safety/Business Standards 8,262,000

Vital Statistics 8,566,800

Gaming and Alcohol Control 35,500,000

MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND TOURISM

Ministry Administration $ 12,545,500

Industry, Trade and Tourism Support 161,549,500

MINISTRY OF ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Ministry Administration $ 7,506,800

Energy Development and Management 21,779,500

Science and Technology 156,354,200

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Ministry Administration $ 63,453,500

Tax Policy, Budget and Revenue Operations 471,586,600

Economic, Fiscal and Financial Policy 677,007,100

Financial Services Industry Regulation 35,477,400

Office of Privatization 12,456,800

OFFICE OF FRANCOPHONE AFFAIRS

Francophone Affairs $ 2,954,500

MINISTRY OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Ministry Administration $ 1,623,600

Federal and Interprovincial Relations 2,815,900

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

Ministry Administration $ 16,985,000

Pay Equity Commission 3,863,700

Labour Relations 18,943,000

Labour Policy 3,744,900

Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Occupational

Health and Safety 56,615,300

Workplace Safety and Insurance Advisory 3,000

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Office of the Lieutenant Governor $ 676,500

MANAGEMENT BOARD SECRETARIAT

Ministry Administration $ 34,508,000

Realty Services 160,325,100

Corporate Controllership 1,529,066,700

Gaming Secretariat 32,180,900

Information and Information Technology 61,067,800

Shared Services 276,998,100

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Ministry Administration $ 51,505,100

Science and Information Resources 56,157,700

Natural Resource Management 116,456,600

Field Services 133,374,100

MINISTRY OF NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AND MINES

Ministry Administration $ 9,343,400

Northern Development 280,766,900

Mines and Minerals 37,939,000

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

Ministry Administration $ 50,070,100

Transportation Policy and Planning 139,505,200

Road User Safety 141,694,900

Provincial Highways Management 1,020,820,100

OFFICE RESPONSIBLE FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES

Office Responsible for Women's Issues $ 25,877,400

Introduction of Bills

Dépôt des Projets de Loi

The following Bills were introduced and read the first time:-

Les projets de loi suivants sont présentés et lus une première fois:-

Bill 11, An Act to reduce red tape, to promote good government through better management of Ministries and agencies and to improve customer service by amending or repealing certain Acts and by enacting four new Acts. Hon. Mr. Runciman.

Projet de loi 11, Loi visant à réduire les formalités administratives, à promouvoir un bon gouvernement par une meilleure gestion des ministères et organismes et à améliorer le service à la clientèle en modifiant ou abrogeant certaines lois et en édictant quatre nouvelles lois. L'hon. M. Runciman.

Bill 12, An Act to protect and preserve The Oak Ridges Moraine for future generations by creating the Oak Ridges Moraine Commission. Mr. Colle.

Projet de loi 12, Loi visant à protéger et à préserver la moraine d'Oak Ridges pour les générations à venir en constituant la Commission de la moraine d'Oak Ridges. M. Colle.

Motions

Motions

With unanimous consent, the following motion was moved without notice:-

Avec le consentement unanime, la motion suivante est proposée sans préavis:-

On motion by Mr. Sterling,

Sur la motion de M. Sterling,

Ordered, That notwithstanding Standing Order 96(g), the requirement for notice be waived with respect to ballot items 4 and 5.

Following remarks by Mr. Galt, Mr. Bradley and Ms. Lankin in respect of Remembrance Day, the House observed a minute of silence.

Petitions

Pétitions

Petition relating to Eliminating references to demerit points under the Ambulance Act, and reinstating fired paramedics (Sessional Paper No. P-2) Mr. Christopherson.

Petition relating to the Defence of Marriage (Sessional Paper No. P-7) Mr. Skarica.

Petition relating to Upgrading Highway 401 and investing federal gasoline tax revenue in Ontario road improvements (Sessional Paper No. P-9) Mr. Gerretsen.

Orders of the Day

Ordre du Jour

Debate was resumed on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 7, An Act to protect taxpayers against tax increases, to establish a process requiring voter approval for proposed tax increases and to ensure that the Provincial Budget is a balanced budget.

Le débat reprend sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 7, Loi protégeant les contribuables des augmentations d'impôt, établissant un processus d'approbation des projets d'augmentation d'impôt par les électeurs et garantissant l'équilibre du budget provincial.

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.

The House then adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

À 18 h 00, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux.

le président

GARY CARR

Speaker

Sessional Papers Presented Pursuant To Standing Order 39(A):-

Documents Parlementaires Déposés Conformément À L'article 39(A) Du Règlement

Compendia:

Bill 11, An Act to reduce red tape, to promote good government through better management of Ministries and agencies and to improve customer service by amending or repealing certain Acts and by enacting four new Acts (Sessional Paper No. 23).

Status Of Legislation

État De L'avancement Des Projets De Loi

Public Bills Index

Index Des Projets De Loi D'intérêt Public

(Government and Private Members')

(Gouvernement et Députés)

Ancient Parliamentary Right. Hon. Mr. Harris. Bill - 1

Amendments Because of the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in M. v. H. Hon. Mr. Flaherty. Bill - 5

Budget (see Taxpayer Protection and Balanced Budget)

Children (see Protection of Children involved in Prostitution)

Health and Safety (see Student Health and Safety Programs)

Ipperwash. (see Truth About Ipperwash)

Legislative Assembly. Hon. Mr. Sterling. Bill - 4

M. v. H. (see Amendments Because of the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in M. v. H.)

Medicine. Mr. Kwinter. Bill - 2

Non-profit Agencies (see Police Records Checks by Non-profit Agencies)

Oak Ridges Moraine Protection and Preservation. Mr. Colle. Bill - 12

Police Records Checks by Non-profit Agencies. Mr. Kormos. Bill - 9

Protection of Children involved in Prostitution. Mr. Bartolucci. Bill - 6

Red Tape Reduction. Hon. Mr. Runciman. Bill - 11

Safe Streets. Hon. Mr. Flaherty. Bill - 8

Student Health and Safety Programs. Mr. Gravelle. Bill - 10

Taxpayer Protection and Balanced Budget. Hon. Mr. Harris. Bill - 7

Truth About Ipperwash. Mr. Phillips. Bill - 3

Private Bills Index

Index Des Projets De Loi D'intèrêt Privé

Harbourfront Trailer Park Ltd. Mr. Dunlop. Bill - Pr1

North Kawartha, Township of. Mr. Stewart. Bill - Pr8

Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Mr. Stewart. Bill - Pr3

Government Bills And Private Members' Public Bills

Projets de loi émanant du Gouvernement Et Projets De loi d'intérêt public émanant des députés

Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an Ancient Parliamentary Right/Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. Hon. Mr. Harris (Premier and President of the Council). First Reading October 21, 1999.

Bill 2, Medicine Amendment Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 modifiant la Loi sur les médecins. Mr. Kwinter (L./York Centre). First Reading October 25, 1999.

Bill 3, Truth About Ipperwash Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 concernant la vérité sur Ipperwash. Mr. Phillips (L./Scarborough--Agincourt). First Reading October 25, 1999.

Bill 4, Legislative Assembly Statute Law Amendment Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 modifiant des lois en ce qui a trait à l'Assemblée législative. Hon. Mr. Sterling (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Government House Leader). First Reading October 25, 1999. Second Reading and Third Reading October 27. Royal Assent October 28. S.O. 1999, Chapter 5.

Bill 5, Amendments Because of the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in M. v. H. Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 modifiant des lois en raison de la décision de la Cour suprême du Canada dans l'arrêt M. c. H. Hon. Mr. Flaherty (Attorney General (and Native Affairs)). First Reading October 25, 1999. Second Reading and Third Reading October 27. Royal Assent October 28. S.O. 1999, Chapter 6.

Bill 6, Protection of Children involved in Prostitution Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 sur la protection des enfants qui se livrent à la prostitution. Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading October 26, 1999.

Bill 7, Taxpayer Protection and Balanced Budget Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 sur la protection des contribuables et l'équilibre budgétaire. Hon. Mr. Harris (Premier and President of the Council). First Reading October 26, 1999. Second Reading debated November 2, 4.

Bill 8, Safe Streets Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 sur la sécurité dans les rues. Hon. Mr. Flaherty (Attorney General (and Native Affairs)). First Reading November 2, 1999.

Bill 9, Police Records Checks by Non-profit Agencies Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 sur les vérifications des dossiers de police par les agences sans but lucratif. Mr. Kormos (N.D./Niagara Centre). First Reading November 2, 1999. Second Reading November 4. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy.

Bill 10, Student Health and Safety Programs Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 sur les programmes de santé et de sécurité pour étudiants. Mr. Gravelle (L./Thunder Bay--Superior North). First Reading November 3, 1999.

Bill 11, Red Tape Reduction Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 visant à réduire les formalités administratives. Hon. Mr. Runciman (Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations). First Reading November 4, 1999.

Bill 12, Oak Ridges Moraine Protection and Preservation Act, 1999/Loi de 1999 sur la protection et la préservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges. Mr. Colle (L./Eglinton--Lawrence). First Reading November 4, 1999.

Private Bills

Projets De Loi D'intérêt Privé

Bill Pr1, Harbourfront Trailer Park Ltd. Act, 1999. Mr. Dunlop (P.C./Simcoe North). First Reading November 3, 1999. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Bill Pr3, Peterborough Regional Health Centre Act, 1999. Mr. Stewart (P.C./Peterborough). First Reading November 3, 1999. Referred to the Commissioners of Estate Bills.

Bill Pr8, North Kawartha, Act, 1999, Township of. Mr. Stewart (P.C./Peterborough). First Reading November 3, 1999. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

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