38th Parliament, 1st Session

No. 32

No 32

Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

Thursday
April 15, 2004


Morning and
Daytime Meeting - Sessional Day 49

Jeudi
15 avril 2004


Séance du matin et
de l'après-midi - jour de session 49

1st Session,
38th Parliament

1re session
38e législature

PRAYERS
10:00 A.M.

PRIÈRES
10 H

Mr. Leal moved,

M. Leal propose,

That in the opinion of this House, Members of the Legislative Assembly should spend one day a year on a farm and report back on their experiences.

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.

Mrs. Munro then moved,

Ensuite, Mme Munro propose,

That in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Transportation should work with MADD Canada, where initiated by MADD, to enter into an agreement to allow the construction of a roadside sign, or other appropriate memorial on highway property, to commemorate an individual or individuals killed by a drunk driver.

The question having been put on Mr. Leal's Resolution Number 13, it was declared carried.

La motion, mise aux voix, sur la résolution numéro 13 de M. Leal est déclarée adoptée.

The question having been put on Mrs. Munro's Resolution Number 11, it was carried on the following division:-

La motion, mise aux voix, sur la résolution numéro 11 de Mme Munro est adoptée par le vote suivant:-

AYES / POUR - 44

Arnott

Barrett

Berardinetti

Brown

Bryant

Caplan

Colle

Craitor

Delaney

Dombrowsky

Duguid

Dunlop

Gerretsen

Hardeman

Hoy

Hudak

Jeffrey

Klees

Kormos

Kwinter

Lalonde

Leal

Levac

McMeekin

McNeely

Milloy

Mossop

Munro

Murdoch

Patten

Peters

Prue

Pupatello

Racco

Ramal

Rinaldi

Ruprecht

Smitherman

Sterling

Tascona

Van Bommel

Wilkinson

Wynne

Yakabuski

NAYS / CONTRE - 0

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

The Speaker addressed the House as follows:

I beg to inform the House that on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, the Clerk received the Report on Intended Appointments dated April 14, 2004 (Sessional Paper No. 93) of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(e)(9), the Report is deemed to be adopted by the House.

PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Petition relating to a landfill at site 41 (Sessional Paper No. P-27) Mr. Dunlop.

Petition relating to facilitating the entry of skilled and professional newcomers to Canada into the workforce (Sessional Paper No. P-37) Mr. Delaney.

Petition relating to cancelling plans to raise prescription drug costs for seniors and making vital medication more affordable for Ontarians (Sessional Paper No. P-48) Mr. Wilson.

Petition relating to improving the Ontario Drug Benefit program and abandoning the plan to de-list drugs or increase seniors' drug fees (Sessional Paper No. P-53) Mr. Murdoch.

Petition relating to accessing LCBO services at the village of Baxter (Sessional Paper No. P-61) Mr. Wilson.

Petition relating to the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-71) Mr. Hardeman.

Petition relating to stopping the sludge from the North Simcoe Transfer Station from being transferred to Wasaga Beach (Sessional Paper No. P-79) Mr. Wilson.

Petition relating to protecting senior citizens living in nursing homes and retirement homes in Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-82) Mr. McMeekin.

Petition relating to recreational seasonal trailers (Sessional Paper No. P-85) Mr. O'Toole.

Petition relating to presenting annual budgets in the House of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-87) Mr. Berardinetti.

Petition relating to approving the conformity documents of the City of Vaughan pursuant to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act (Sessional Paper No. P-89) Mr. Racco.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

A debate arose on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 42, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act to freeze the salaries of members of the Assembly until the end of fiscal year 2004-2005.

Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 42, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative en vue de geler les traitements des députés à l'Assemblée jusqu'à la fin de l'exercice 2004-2005.

After some time, the motion was declared carried and the Bill was accordingly read the second time and Ordered for Third Reading.

Après quelque temps, la motion est déclarée adoptée et en conséquence, ce projet de loi est lu une deuxième fois et ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

With unanimous consent, the following Bill was read the third time and was passed:-

Avec le consentement unanime, le projet de loi suivant est lu une troisième fois et adopté:-

Bill 42, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act to freeze the salaries of members of the Assembly until the end of fiscal year 2004-2005.

Projet de loi 42, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative en vue de geler les traitements des députés à l'Assemblée jusqu'à la fin de l'exercice 2004-2005.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. Tascona) recessed the House for 15 minutes.

Le Président par intérim, M. Tascona ordonne une pause de 15 minutes à l'Assemblée.

His Honour the Lieutenant Governor of the Province entered the Chamber of the Legislative Assembly and took his seat upon the Throne.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. Tascona) addressed His Honour as follows:-

"May it please Your Honour:-

The Legislative Assembly of the Province has, at its present meetings thereof, passed certain bills to which, in the name and on behalf of the said Legislative Assembly, I respectfully request Your Honour's assent."

The Deputy Clerk then read the titles of the bills that had passed as follows:-

"The following are the titles of the bills to which Your Honour's assent is prayed:

Bill 15, An Act to amend the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996.

Projet de loi 15, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1996 sur la divulgation des traitements dans le secteur public.

Bill 42, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act to freeze the salaries of members of the Assembly until the end of fiscal year 2004-2005.

Projet de loi 42, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative en vue de geler les traitements des députés à l'Assemblée jusqu'à la fin de l'exercice 2004-2005.

To these Acts the Royal Assent was announced by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly in the following words:-

"In Her Majesty's name, His Honour the Lieutenant Governor doth assent to these bills."

«Au nom de Sa Majesté, Son Honneur le lieutenant-gouverneur sanctionne ces projets de loi.»

His Honour was then pleased to retire.

Mr. Caplan moved, That the House do now adjourn.

M. Caplan propose que l'Assemblée ajourne les débats maintenant.

The question, having been put on the motion, was declared carried.

Cette motion, mise aux voix, est déclarée adoptée.

The House then adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

À 16 h 42, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux.

le président

Alvin Curling

Speaker

Status of Business

État des Travaux

1st Session,
38th Parliament

1re Session,
38e Législature

[April 15, 2004]

Section 1

Section 1

Legislation

Projets de loi

Public Bills Index

Index des Projets de Loi d'Intérêt Public

Government and Private Members'

Gouvernement et Députés

Private Bills Index

Index des Projets de Loi d'Intérêt Privé

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. McGuinty (Premier). First Reading November 20, 2003.

Bill 2, Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la gestion responsable des finances. Hon. Mr. Sorbara (Minister of Finance). First Reading on division November 24, 2003. Second Reading debated November 25, 26, 27, December 8. Second Reading carried December 8. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Considered December 9, 10. Reported without amendment December 11. Ordered for Third Reading. Debated December 16, 17. Third Reading December 17. Royal Assent December 18. S.O. 2003, Chapter 7.

Bill 3, Anaphylactic Students Protection Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la protection des élèves anaphylactiques. Mr. Levac (Brant). First Reading on division November 24, 2003. Second Reading December 4, 2003. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government.

Bill 4, Ontario Energy Board Amendment Act (Electricity Pricing), 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur la Commission de l'énergie de l'Ontario (établissement du coût de l'électricité). Hon. Mr. Duncan (Minister of Energy). First Reading on division November 25, 2003. Second Reading debated November 26, 27, December 1, 8. Second Reading carried on division December 8. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy. Considered December 9, 10. Reported without amendment December 11. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading debated December 11. Third Reading on division December 15. Royal Assent December 18. S.O. 2003, Chapter 8.

Bill 5, Automobile Insurance Rate Stabilization Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la stabilisation des taux d'assurance-automobile. Hon. Mr. Sorbara (Minister of Finance). First Reading on division November 26, 2003. Second Reading debated December 1, 2, 3, 9. Second Reading carried on division December 9. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Considered December 15, 16. Reported without amendment December 17. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading carried on division December 18. Royal Assent December 18. S.O. 2003, Chapter 9.

Bill 6, Labour Relations Amendment Act (Replacement Workers), 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur les relations de travail (travailleurs suppléants). Mr. Kormos (Niagara Centre). First Reading November 26, 2003.

Bill 7, VQA Wine Stores Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur les magasins de vins de la Vintners Quality Alliance. Mr. Hudak (Erie-Lincoln). First Reading November 27, 2003.

Bill 8, Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur l'engagement d'assurer l'avenir de l'assurance-santé. Hon. Mr. Smitherman (Minister of Health and Long-Term Care). First Reading November 27, 2003. Order for Second Reading discharged pursuant to Standing Order 72(a) and Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy December 18. Considered February 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26; March 9, 2004. Reported as amended March 22. Ordered for Second Reading. Second Reading debated March 23, 31, April 1, 5, 6, 13. Second Reading carried on division April 14. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy.

Bill 9, Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Industrial Facilities), 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur la protection de l'environnement (installations industrielles). Mr. Levac (Brant). First Reading November 27, 2003.

Bill 10, Pierre Elliott Trudeau Highway Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur l'Autoroute Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Mr. Lalonde (Glengarry--Prescott--Russell). First Reading December 1, 2003.

Bill 11, Michael Maxwell Act (Health Insurance Amendment), 2003/Loi Michael Maxwell de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé. Ms. Martel (Nickel Belt). First Reading December 1, 2003.

Bill 12, Ontarians with Disabilities Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario. Mr. Jackson (Burlington). First Reading December 4, 2003.

Bill 13, Macdonald-Cartier Freeway Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur l'autoroute Macdonald-Cartier. Mr. Lalonde (Glengarry--Prescott--Russell). First Reading on division December 4, 2003.

Bill 14, Adoption Disclosure Statute Law Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne la divulgation de renseignements sur les adoptions. Ms. Churley (Toronto--Danforth). First Reading December 4, 2003.

Bill 15, Public Sector Salary Disclosure Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur la divulgation des traitements dans le secteur public. Hon. Mr. Duncan (Minister of Energy). First Reading December 8, 2003. Second Reading debated March 31, 2004. Second Reading and Third Reading carried April 8. Royal Assent April 15.

Bill 16, Ontario Heritage Day Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur le Jour du patrimoine de l'Ontario. Mr. Brownell (Stormont-Dundas-Charlottenburgh). First Reading December 8, 2003. Second Reading debated and carried December 11. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government December 11.

Bill 17, Executive Council Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif. Hon. Mr. Bryant (Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs and Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal). First Reading December 9, 2003.

Bill 18, Audit Statute Law Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne la vérification des comptes publics. Hon. Mr. Sorbara (Minister of Finance). First Reading December 9, 2003.

Bill 19, Children's Health and the Environment Branch Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la Direction de la santé des enfants et de l'environnement. Ms. Churley (Toronto--Danforth). First Reading December 9, 2003.

Bill 20, Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail. Mr. Kormos (Niagara Centre). First Reading December 10, 2003.

Bill 21, Ontario Water Resources Amendment Act (Water Source Protection), 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur les ressources en eau de l'Ontario (protection des sources d'alimentation en eau). Ms. Churley (Toronto--Danforth). First Reading December 10, 2003.

Bill 22, Tommy Douglas Act (Patients' Bill of Rights), 2003/Loi Tommy Douglas de 2003 sur la Déclaration des droits des patients. Ms. Martel (Nickel Belt). First Reading December 10, 2003.

Bill 23, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Cellular Phones), 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant le Code de la route (téléphones cellulaires). Mr. O'Toole (Durham). First Reading December 11, 2003.

Bill 24, Electricity Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur l'électricité. Mr. Jackson (Burlington). First Reading December 11, 2003.

Bill 25, Government Advertising Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la publicité gouvernementale. Hon. Mr. Phillips (Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet). First Reading December 11, 2003.

Bill 26, Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur le renforcement des collectivités (modification de la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire). Hon. Mr. Gerretsen (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Seniors). First Reading December 15, 2003.

Bill 27, Greenbelt Protection Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la protection de la ceinture de verdure. Hon. Mr. Gerretsen (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Seniors). First Reading December 16, 2003. Second Reading debated March 30, April 6, 13, 2004.

Bill 28, Supply Act, 2003/Loi de crédits de 2003. Hon. Mr. Sorbara (Minister of Finance). First Reading December 16, 2003. Second Reading debated December 17. Second Reading carried on division December 17. Third Reading carried on division December 17. Royal Assent December 18. S.O. 2003, Chapter 10.

Bill 29, Electronic Waste Producer Responsibility Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la responsabilité des producteurs de déchets électroniques. Ms. Churley (Toronto--Danforth). First Reading December 16, 2003.

Bill 30, Ontario Disability Support Program Amendment Act (Fairness in Disability Income Support Payments), 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur le Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées (équité dans les versements du soutien du revenu). Ms. Martel (Nickel Belt). First Reading December 16, 2003.

Bill 31, Health Information Protection Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la protection des renseignements sur la santé. Hon. Mr. Smitherman (Minister of Health and Long-Term Care). First Reading December 17, 2003. Order for Second Reading discharged pursuant to Standing Order 72(a) and Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government December 18. Considered January 26, 27, 28; February 3, 4, 5, 9, 2004. Reported as amended March 22. Ordered for Second Reading. Second Reading debated March 30, April 5, 8. Second Reading carried April 8. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government.

Bill 32, No Hog Factories Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 interdisant les porcheries industrielles. Ms. Churley (Toronto--Danforth). First Reading December 17, 2003.

Bill 33, Irish Heritage Day Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur le Jour du patrimoine irlandais. Mr. O'Toole (Durham). First Reading December 17, 2003.

Bill 34, Ontario Drinking Water Source Protection Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la protection des sources d'eau potable de l'Ontario. Ms. Churley (Toronto--Danforth). First Reading December 17, 2003.

Bill 35, Trust Beneficiaries' Liability Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 sur la responsabilité des bénéficiaires d'une fiducie. Mr. Baird (Nepean-Carleton). First Reading December 18, 2003.

Bill 36, Municipal Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités. Mr. Hudak (Erie-Lincoln). First Reading December 18, 2003.

Bill 37, Executive Council Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif. Mr. Baird (Nepean-Carleton). First Reading December 18, 2003.

Bill 38, Balance Budget Amendment Act, 2003/Loi de 2003 modifiant la Loi sur l'équilibre budgétaire. Mr. Baird (Nepean-Carleton). First Reading December 18, 2003.

Bill 39, Recall Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur la révocation des députés. Mr. Barrett (Haldimand--Norfolk--Brant). First Reading March 22, 2004. Second Reading lost April 8.

Bill 40, Emergency Service Provider's Insurance Protection Act (Insurance Amendment Act), 2004/Loi de 2004 sur la protection des fournisseurs des services d'urgence (modification de la Loi sur les assurances). Mr. Wilkinson (Perth-Middlesex). First Reading March 22, 2004. Second Reading carried April 1. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs.

Bill 41, Keep Your Promises Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur l'obligation de tenir les promesses électorales. Mr. Wilson (Simcoe-Grey). First Reading March 23, 2004. Second Reading carried on division April 1. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government.

Bill 42, MPP Salary Freeze Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur le gel des traitements des députés. Hon. Mr. McGuinty (Premier). First Reading March 29, 2004. Second Reading and Third Reading April 15. Royal Assent April 15.

Bill 43, Sandy's Law (Liquor Licence Amendment), 2004/Loi Sandy de 2004 (modification de la Loi sur les permis d'alcool). Mr. Parsons (Prince Edward-Hastings). First Reading March 29, 2004.

Bill 44, Alexander Graham Bell Parkway Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur la promenade Alexander Graham Bell. Mr. Levac (Brant). First Reading March 30, 2004.

Bill 45, Optometry Amendment Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 modifiant la Loi sur les optométristes. Mr. Kormos (Niagara Centre). First Reading March 31, 2004.

Bill 46, Assessment Amendment Act (Maple Syrup), 2004/Loi de 2004 modifiant la Loi sur l'évaluation foncière (sirop d'érable). Mr. Sterling (Lanark-Carleton). First Reading April 1, 2004.

Bill 47, Safeguard Our Seniors Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur la protection des personnes âgées. Mr. Hampton (Kenora-Rainy River). First Reading April 1, 2004.

Bill 48, Petroleum Products Price Freeze Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur le gel du prix de certains produits pétroliers. Mr. Tascona (Barrie-Simcoe-Bradford). First Reading April 5, 2004.

Bill 49, Adams Mine Lake Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur le lac de la mine Adams. Hon. Mrs. Dombrowsky (Minister of the Environment). First Reading April 5, 2004.

Bill 50, Members' Integrity Amendment Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 modifiant la Loi sur l'intégrité des députés. Mr. Runciman (Leeds-Grenville). First Reading April 5, 2004.

Bill 51, Fixed Dates for Elections (October 4, 2007 Commencement) Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur une date d'élection fixe (à compter du 4 octobre 2007). Mr. Sterling (Lanark-Carleton). First Reading April 7, 2004.

Bill 52, Volunteer Firefighters Employment Protection Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur la protection de l'emploi des pompiers volontaires. Mr. Arnott (Waterloo-Wellington). First Reading April 7, 2004.

Bill 53, Protection of Minors from Sexually Explicit Goods and Services Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur la protection des mineurs contre les biens et services sexuellement explicites. Mr. O'Toole (Durham). First Reading April 7, 2004.

Bill 54, Fixed Dates for Elections (June 7, 2007 Commencement) Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 sur une date d'élection fixe (à compter du 7 juin 2007). Mr. Sterling (Lanark-Carleton). First Reading April 7, 2004.

Bill 55, Health Insurance Amendment Act (Insulin Pumps for Diabetics), 2004/Loi de 2004 modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé (pompes à insuline pour diabétiques). Mr. Gravelle (Thunder Bay-Superior North). First Reading April 8, 2004.

Bill 56, Employment Standards Amendment Act (Family Medical Leave), 2004/Loi de 2004 modifiant la Loi sur les normes d'emploi (congé familial pour raison médicale). Hon. Mr. Bentley (Minister of Labour). First Reading April 13, 2004.

Bill 57, Health Insurance Amendment Act, 2004/Loi de 2004 modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé. Mrs. Witmer (Kitchener-Waterloo). First Reading April 13, 2004.

PRIVATE BILLS

PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

Bill Pr2, The Malton Seventh-day Adventist Church Act, 2004. Mr. Qaadri (Etobicoke North). First Reading March 22, 2004. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Bill Pr3, Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario Act, 2004. Mr. Peterson (Mississauga South). First Reading March 29, 2004. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.