38th Parliament, 1st Session

No. 37

No 37

 

Orders and
Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

1st Session,
38th Parliament

1re session,
38e législature

Monday,
April 26, 2004

Lundi
26 avril 2004

TODAY'S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

Prayers

Prières

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

AFFAIRES COURANTES

Members' Statements

Déclarations des députés

Reports by Committees

Rapports des comités

Introduction of Bills

Dépôt des projets de loi

Motions

Motions

Statements by the Ministry and Responses

Déclarations ministérielles et réponses

Deferred Votes

Votes différés

Oral Questions

Questions orales

Petitions

Pétitions

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

G25. Second Reading of Bill 25, An Act respecting government advertising. Hon. Mr. Phillips. PRINTED.

G25. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 25, Loi concernant la publicité gouvernementale. L'hon. M. Phillips. IMPRIMÉ.

ORDERS

ORDRES

LEGISLATION

PROJETS DE LOI

Legend

A Bill with a "G" prefix is a Government Bill.

A Bill with an "M" prefix is a Private Members' Public Bill.

A Bill with a "D" prefix is a Committee Bill arising out of a matter designated under Standing Order 124(d).

A Bill with a "Pr" prefix is a Private Bill.

Légende

Le préfixe «G» indique un projet de loi du gouvernement.

Le préfixe «M» indique un projet de loi de député.

Le préfixe «D» indique un projet de loi adopté par un comité à la suite d'une question désignée conformément à l'article 124. d) du Règlement.

Le préfixe «Pr» indique un projet de loi d'intérêt privé.

G1. Second Reading of Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an Ancient Parliamentary Right. Hon. Mr. McGuinty. PRINTED.

G1. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 1, Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. L'hon. M. McGuinty. IMPRIMÉ.

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995. Mr. Kormos. PRINTED.

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1995 sur les relations de travail. M. Kormos. IMPRIMÉ.

M7. Second Reading of Bill 7, An Act to authorize a group of manufacturers of Ontario wines to sell Vintners Quality Alliance wines. Mr. Hudak. PRINTED.

M7. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 7, Loi autorisant un groupe de fabricants de vins de l'Ontario à vendre des vins de la Vintners Quality Alliance. M. Hudak. IMPRIMÉ.

M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act to regulate industrial facilities that use, store or treat hazardous materials. Mr. Levac. PRINTED.

M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la protection de l'environnement pour réglementer les installations industrielles où sont utilisés, entreposés ou traités des matériaux dangereux. M. Levac. IMPRIMÉ.

M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act to name Highway 417 the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Highway. Mr. Lalonde. PRINTED.

M10. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 10, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun afin de nommer l'autoroute 417 Autoroute Pierre Elliott Trudeau. M. Lalonde. IMPRIMÉ.

M11. Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act, in memory of Michael Maxwell, to amend the Health Insurance Act to provide for immunization against meningitis C. Ms. Martel. PRINTED.

M11. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi à la mémoire de Michael Maxwell modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé afin de prévoir une immunisation contre la méningite C. Mme Martel. IMPRIMÉ.

M12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act to amend the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. Mr. Jackson. PRINTED.

M12. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 12, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2001 sur le personnes handicapées de l'Ontario. M. Jackson. IMPRIMÉ.

M13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act to officially recognize Highway 401 as the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway. Mr. Lalonde. PRINTED.

M13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun afin de reconnaître officiellement l'autoroute 401 comme l'autoroute Macdonald-Cartier. M. Lalonde. IMPRIMÉ.

M14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to amend the Vital Statistics Act and the Child and Family Services Act in respect of adoption disclosure. Ms. Churley. PRINTED.

M14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les statistiques de l'état civil et la Loi sur les services à l'enfance et à la famille en ce qui concerne la divulgation de renseignements sur les adoptions. Mme Churley. IMPRIMÉ.

G17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to amend the Executive Council Act. Hon. Mr. Bryant. PRINTED.

G17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif. L'hon. M. Bryant. IMPRIMÉ.

G18. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 19, 2004 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 18, An Act respecting the Provincial Auditor. Hon. Mr. Sorbara. PRINTED. (Time used: 2 hrs. 04 mins.).

G18. Suite du débat ajourné le 19 avril 2004 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 18, Loi concernant le vérificateur provincial. L'hon. M. Sorbara. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 2 h 04).

M19. Second Reading of Bill 19, An Act to establish the Children's Health and the Environment Branch of the Ministry of the Environment. Ms. Churley. PRINTED.

M19. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 19, Loi créant la Direction de la santé des enfants et de l'environnement au sein du ministère de l'Environnement. Mme Churley. IMPRIMÉ.

M20. Second Reading of Bill 20, An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to increase the penalties for contraventions of the Act and regulations. Mr. Kormos. PRINTED.

M20. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 20, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail en vue d'augmenter les peines en cas d'infraction aux dispositions de la Loi et des règlements. M. Kormos. IMPRIMÉ.

M21. Second Reading of Bill 21, An Act to amend the Ontario Water Resources Act with respect to water source protection. Ms. Churley. PRINTED.

M21. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 21, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les ressources en eau de l'Ontario en ce qui concerne la protection des sources d'alimentation en eau. Mme Churley. IMPRIMÉ.

M22. Second Reading of Bill 22, An Act to promote patients' rights. Ms. Martel. PRINTED.

M22. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 22, Loi visant à promouvoir les droits des patients.Mme Martel. IMPRIMÉ.

M23. Second Reading of Bill 23, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit the use of cell phones and other equipment while a person is driving on a highway. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M23. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 23, Loi modifiant le Code de la route pour interdire l'utilisation de téléphones cellulaires et d'autres équipements pendant qu'une personne conduit sur une voie publique. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

M24. Second Reading of Bill 24, An Act to amend the Electricity Act, 1998. Mr. Jackson. PRINTED.

M24. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 24, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1998 sur l'électricité. M. Jackson. IMPRIMÉ.

G25. Second Reading of Bill 25, An Act respecting government advertising. Hon. Mr. Phillips. PRINTED.

G25. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 25, Loi concernant la publicité gouvernementale. L'hon. M. Phillips. IMPRIMÉ.

G26. Second Reading of Bill 26, An Act to amend the Planning Act. Hon. Mr. Gerretsen. PRINTED.

G26. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 26, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire. L'hon. M. Gerretsen. IMPRIMÉ.

G27. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 13, 2004 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 27, An Act to establish a greenbelt study area and to amend the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001. Hon. Mr. Gerretsen. PRINTED. (Time used: 5 hrs. 55 mins.).

G27. Suite du débat ajourné le 13 avril 2004 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 27, Loi établissant une zone d'étude de la ceinture de verdure et modifiant la Loi de 2001 sur la conservation de la moraine d'Oak Ridges. L'hon. M. Gerretsen. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 5 h 55).

M29. Second Reading of Bill 29, An Act to ensure that the producers of electronic equipment retain responsibility when their products become waste. Ms. Churley. PRINTED.

M29. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 29, Loi visant à assurer que les producteurs de matériel électronique sont toujours responsables lorsque leurs produits deviennent des déchets. Mme Churley. IMPRIMÉ.

M30. Second Reading of Bill 30, An Act to amend the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997 to require annual cost-of-living adjustments to income support payments. Ms. Martel. PRINTED.

M30. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 30, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1997 sur le Programme ontarien de soutien aux personnes handicapées en vue d'exiger des rajustements annuels relatifs au coût de la vie en ce qui concerne les versements du soutien du revenu. Mme Martel. IMPRIMÉ.

M32. Second Reading of Bill 32, An Act to restrict the operation of large hog farms and to amend the Nutrient Management Act, 2002. Ms. Churley. PRINTED.

M32. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 32, Loi visant à restreindre l'exploitation des grosses fermes porcines et à modifier la Loi de 2002 sur la gestion des éléments nutritifs. Mme Churley. IMPRIMÉ.

M33. Second Reading of Bill 33, An Act proclaiming Irish Heritage Day. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M33. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 33, Loi proclamant le Jour du patrimoine irlandais. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

M34. Second Reading of Bill 34, An Act to protect sources of drinking water in Ontario. Ms. Churley. PRINTED.

M34. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 34, Loi visant à protéger les sources d'eau potable en Ontario. Mme Churley. IMPRIMÉ.

M35. Second Reading of Bill 35, An Act respecting the liability of beneficiaries of a trust. Mr. Baird. PRINTED.

M35. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 35, Loi concernant la responsabilité des bénéficiaires d'une fiducie. M. Baird. IMPRIMÉ.

M36. Second Reading of Bill 36, An Act to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 respecting the election of the head of council for The Regional Municipality of Niagara. Mr. Hudak. PRINTED.

M36. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 36, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2001 sur les municipalités à l'égard de l'élection du président du conseil de la municipalité régionale de Niagara. M. Hudak. IMPRIMÉ.

M37. Second Reading of Bill 37, An Act to amend the Executive Council Act. Mr. Baird. PRINTED.

M37. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 37, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif. M. Baird. IMPRIMÉ.

M38. Second Reading of Bill 38, An Act to amend the Balanced Budget Act, 1999. Mr. Baird. PRINTED.

M38. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1999 sur l'équilibre budgétaire. M. Baird. IMPRIMÉ.

M43. Second Reading of Bill 43, An Act to amend the Liquor Licence Act by requiring signage cautioning pregnant women that the consumption of alcohol while pregnant is the cause of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Mr. Parsons. PRINTED.

M43. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les permis d'alcool en exigeant que soient placées des affiches avertissant les femmes enceintes que la consommation d'alcool pendant la grossesse cause le syndrome d'alcoolisme foetal. M. Parsons. IMPRIMÉ.

M44. Second Reading of Bill 44, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act to name Highway 403 the Alexander Graham Bell Parkway. Mr. Levac. PRINTED.

M44. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 44, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun afin de nommer l'autoroute 403 promenade Alexander Graham Bell. M. Levac. IMPRIMÉ.

M45. Second Reading of Bill 45, An Act to amend the Optometry Act, 1991. Mr. Kormos. PRINTED.

M45. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 45, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les optométristes. M. Kormos. IMPRIMÉ.

M46. Second Reading of Bill 46, An Act to amend the Assessment Act. Mr. Sterling. PRINTED.

M46. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 46, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'évaluation foncière. M. Sterling. IMPRIMÉ.

M47. Second Reading of Bill 47, An Act to protect persons in care from abuse. Mr. Hampton. PRINTED.

M47. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 47, Loi visant à protéger les personnes recevant des soins contre les mauvais traitements. M. Hampton. IMPRIMÉ.

M48. Second Reading of Bill 48, An Act to provide for an interim freeze in the price of certain petroleum products. Mr. Tascona. PRINTED.

M48. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 48, Loi prévoyant le gel provisoire du prix de certains produits pétroliers. M. Tascona. IMPRIMÉ.

G49. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 22, 2004 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 49, An Act to prevent the disposal of waste at the Adams Mine site and to amend the Environmental Protection Act in respect of the disposal of waste in lakes. Hon. Mrs. Dombrowsky. (The Lieutenant Governor's recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 56, has been received.). PRINTED. (Time used: 4 hrs 30 mins.).

G49. Suite du débat ajourné le 22 avril 2004 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 49, Loi visant à empêcher l'élimination de déchêts à la mine Adams et à modifier la Loi sur la protection de l'environnement en ce qui concerne l'élimination de déchets dans des lacs. L'hon. Mme Dombrowsky. (La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement.) IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 4 h 30).

M50. Second Reading of Bill 50, An Act to amend the Members' Integrity Act, 1994. Mr. Runciman. PRINTED.

M50. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 50, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1994 sur l'intégrité des députés. M. Runciman. IMPRIMÉ.

M51. Second Reading of Bill 51, An Act to amend the Election Act to provide for elections on fixed dates commencing October 4, 2007. Mr. Sterling. PRINTED.

M51. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 51, Loi modifiant la Loi électorale pour prévoir la tenue d'élections à une date fixe à compter du 4 octobre 2007. M. Sterling. IMPRIMÉ.

M52. Second Reading of Bill 52, An Act to amend the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 in order to protect the employment of volunteer firefighters. Mr. Arnott. PRINTED.

M52. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 52, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1997 sur la prevention et la protection contre l'incendie afin de protéger l'emploi des pompiers volontaires. M. Arnott. IMPRIMÉ.

M53. Second Reading of Bill 53, An Act to protect minors from exposure to sexually explicit goods and services. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M53. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 53, Loi visant à protéger les mineurs contre le biens et services sexuellement explicites. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

M54. Second Reading of Bill 54, An Act to amend the Election Act to provide for elections on fixed dates commencing June 7, 2007. Mr. Sterling. PRINTED.

M54. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 54, Loi modifiant la Loi électorale pour prévoir la tenue d'élections à une date fixe à compter du 7 juin 2007. M. Sterling. IMPRIMÉ.

G56. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 21, 2004 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 56, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family medical leave and other matters. Hon. Mr. Bentley. PRINTED. (Time used: 2 hrs. 30 mins.).

G56. Suite du débat ajourné le 21 avril 2004 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 56, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d'emploi en ce qui concerne le congé familial pour raison médicale et d'autres questions. L'hon. M. Bentley. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 2 h 30).

M57. Second Reading of Bill 57, An Act to amend the Health Insurance Act to make various immunizations insured services. Mrs. Witmer. PRINTED.

M57. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 57, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé afin que diverses immunisations deviennent des services assurés. Mme Witmer. IMPRIMÉ.

M58. Second Reading of Bill 58, An Act to amend the Safe Streets Act, 1999 and the Highway Traffic Act to recognize the fund-raising activities of legitimate charities and non-profit organizations. Mr. Lalonde. PRINTED.

M58. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 58, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1999 sur la sécurité dans les rues et le Code de la route pour reconnaître les activités de financement des organismes de bienfaisance légitimes et organismes sans but lucratif. M. Lalonde. IMPRIMÉ.

M59. Second Reading of Bill 59, An Act to amend the Day Nurseries Act to allow up to seven children to be cared for in rural areas without requiring a licence under the Act. Mr. Lalonde. PRINTED.

M59. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 59, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les garderies afin d'autoriser, dans les regions rurales, la garde de sept enfants au plus sans devoir obtenir un permis prévu par la Loi. M. Lalonde. IMPRIMÉ.

G60. Second Reading of Bill 60, An Act to amend the Ontario Heritage Act. Hon. Mrs. Meilleur.

G60. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 60, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario. L'hon. Mme Meilleur.

M61. Second Reading of Bill 61, An Act to amend the Liquor Control Act to require the Liquor Control Board to establish a deposit and return system. Mr. Miller.

M61. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 61, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les alcools pour exiger que la Régie des alcools crée un système de consigne et de remise. M. Miller.

M62. Second Reading of Bill 62, An Act to prevent the disposal of waste at Site 41 in the Township of Tiny. Mr. Dunlop.

M62. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 62, Loi visant à empêcher l'élimination de déchets sur le lieu 41 dans le canton de Tiny. M. Dunlop.

 

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

1. Resuming the debate adjourned on November 20, 2003 on the motion by Mr. Duncan that the Speech of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor to this House be taken into consideration on Monday, November 24, 2003.

2. Resuming the debate adjourned on March 30, 2004 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on Pre-budget Consultation 2004.

2. Suite du débat ajourné le 30 mars 2004 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques concernant les consultations prébudgétaires pour 2004.

 

PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

(Precedence in accordance with Standing Order 96(d).)

(Ordre de priorité conforme à l'article 96(d) du Règlement.)

Ballot Item Number 13 - Debated and carried on division April 22, 2004.

Ballot Item Number 14 - Debated and carried April 22, 2004.

Ballot Item Number 15 - To be debated on April 29, 2004.

M57. Second Reading of Bill 57, An Act to amend the Health Insurance Act to make various immunizations insured services. Mrs. Witmer.

M57. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 57, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé afin que diverses immunisations deviennent des services assurés. Mme Witmer.

Ballot Item Number 16 - To be debated on April 29, 2004.

M43. Second Reading of Bill 43, An Act to amend the Liquor Licence Act by requiring signage cautioning pregnant women that the consumption of alcohol while pregnant is the cause of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Mr. Parsons.

M43. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les permis d'alcool en exigeant que soient placées des affiches avertissant les femmes enceintes que la consommation d'alcool pendant la grossesse cause le syndrome d'alcoolisme foetal. M. Parsons.

Ballot Item Number 17 - To be debated on May 6, 2004.

Mr. Orazietti - That in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should examine the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant (NHTG) with a focus on reviewing the criteria and improving the services associated with receiving support from the NHTG, as well as enhancing the administration of the NHTG by simplifying its processing formula.

Ballot Item Number 18 - To be debated on May 6, 2004.

Mr. Qaadri - That in the opinion of this House, foreign trained professionals and tradespeople possess a significant potential contribution to the economic and cultural benefit of Ontario and that the government work in partnership with Ontario's occupational regulatory bodies to remove barriers that prevent internationally trained individuals from contributing fully to the labour market.

 

NOTICES

AVIS

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS DU GOUVERNEMENT

45. Withdrawn April 22, 2004.

46. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

47. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

48. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

49. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

50. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004, Tuesday, April 27, 2004, Wednesday, April 28, 2004 and Thursday, April 29, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

51. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004, Tuesday, April 27, 2004, and Wednesday, April 28, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

52. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 and Wednesday, April 28, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

53. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004 and Wednesday, April 28, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

54. Mr. Duncan - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 2004 and Tuesday, April 27, 2004 for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 19, 2004.

 

PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES
OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT
DES DÉPUTÉS

5. Mr. O'Toole - That in the opinion of this House, legislation should not pass that affects previous legislation retroactively. Filed on December 10, 2003.

6. Mr. Runciman - That in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should introduce legislation to require hospitals and physicians to report gunshot wounds and knife injuries to their local police service. Filed on December 11, 2003.

7. Mr. O'Toole - That in the opinion of this House, the Province of Ontario in the next budget should consider the following: all receiptable expenses for public transit, including GO Transit and municipal public transit, should be tax deductible against provincial income tax. Filed on December 18, 2003.

8. Mr. Peterson - Debated and carried April 22, 2004.

12. Mr. Brown - That in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Education should be prescribed under the Environmental Bill of Rights. Filed on March 29, 2004.

14. Mr. Qaadri - That in the opinion of this House, foreign trained professionals and tradespeople possess a significant potential contribution to the economic and cultural benefit of Ontario and that the government work in partnership with Ontario's occupational regulatory bodies to remove barriers that prevent internationally trained individuals from contributing fully to the labour market. Filed on April 20, 2004.

15. Mr. Orazietti - That in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should examine the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant (NHTG) with a focus on reviewing the criteria and improving the services associated with receiving support from the NHTG, as well as enhancing the administration of the NHTG by simplifying its processing formula. Filed on April 20, 2004.

 

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES FINANCES ET DES AFFAIRES ÉCONOMIQUES

Bill 40, An Act to amend the Insurance Act to protect emergency service providers from rate increases to their personal contracts of automobile insurance. Mr. Wilkinson. (Referred April 1, 2004).

Projet de loi 40, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les assurances visant à protéger les fournisseurs de services d'urgence contre l'augmentation des taux dans leurs contrats d'assurance-automobile personnels. M. Wilkinson. (Renvoyé le 1er avril 2004).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

Bill 3, An Act to protect anaphylactic students. Mr. Levac. (Referred December 4, 2003).

Projet de loi 3, Loi visant à protéger les élèves anaphylactiques. M. Levac. (Renvoyé le 4 décembre 2003).

Bill 16, An Act to proclaim Ontario Heritage Day and to amend other Acts to include Ontario Heritage Day as a holiday. Mr. Brownell. (Referred December 11, 2003).

Projet de loi 16, Loi proclamant le Jour du patrimoine de l'Ontario et modifiant d'autres lois en vue de l'ajouter comme jour férié. M. Brownell. (Renvoyé le 11 décembre 2003).

Bill 31, An Act to enact and amend various Acts with respect to the protection of health information. Hon. Mr. Smitherman. (Referred April 8, 2004).

Projet de loi 31, Loi édictant et modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait à la protection des renseignements sur la santé. L'hon. M. Smitherman. (Renvoyé le 8 avril 2004).

Bill 41, An Act to amend the Election Finances Act and the Members' Integrity Act, 1994 with respect to the election platforms of registered political parties. Mr. Wilson. (Referred April 1, 2004).

Projet de loi 41, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le financement des élections et la Loi de 1994 sur l'intégrité des députés à l'égard des programmes électoraux des partis politiques inscrits. M. Wilson. (Renvoyé le 1er avril 2004).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND SOCIAL POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE LA JUSTICE ET DES AFFAIRES SOCIALES

Bill 8, An Act to establish the Ontario Health Quality Council, to enact new legislation concerning health service accessibility and repeal the Health Care Accessibility Act, to provide for accountability in the health service sector, and to amend the Health Insurance Act. Hon. Mr. Smitherman. (The Lieutenant Governor's recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 56, has been received.) (Referred April 14, 2004).

Projet de loi 8, Loi créant le Conseil ontarien de la qualité des services de santé, édictant une nouvelle loi relative à l'accessibilité aux services de santé et abrogeant la Loi sur l'accessibilité aux services de santé, prévoyant l'imputabilité du secteur des services de santé et modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé. L'hon. M. Smitherman. (La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement.) (Renvoyé le 14 avril 2004).

Bill 55, An Act to amend the Health Insurance Act. Mr. Gravelle. (Referred April 22, 2004).

Projet de loi 55, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'assurance-santé. M. Gravelle. (Renvoyé le 22 avril 2004).

 

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES RÈGLEMENTS ET DES PROJETS DE LOI PRIVÉS

Bill Pr2, An Act respecting the Malton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mr. Qaadri. (Referred March 22, 2004).

Bill Pr3, An Act respecting the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. Mr. Peterson. (Referred March 29, 2004).

Bill Pr4, An Act respecting the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association. Mr. Brownell. (Referred April 21, 2004).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 31, An Act to enact and amend various Acts with respect to the protection of health information, as follows:

Wednesday, April 28

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 151

 

The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet to consider intended appointments, as follows:

Wednesday, April 28

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 151

The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet for the purpose of orientation briefings, as follows:

Thursday, April 29

3:30 p.m. (closed session)

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet to consider Chapter 3 - Section 3.03 of the Provincial Auditor's 2003 Annual Report (Family Responsibility Office) and for the purpose of report writing, as follows:

Thursday, April 29

10:00 a.m. (closed session)

Room No. 1

 

10:15 a.m.

 

QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

Questions are to appear on the day after they are received and on every subsequent day in that week and then subsequently only on each Monday until an Answer other than an Interim Answer is received. A question first appearing on a Thursday will appear on each day of the following week.

Les questions seront publiées le jour suivant leur réception et tous les jours de la semaine. Elles seront ensuite publiées tous les lundis jusqu'à ce qu'une réponse autre qu'une réponse provisoire soit reçue. Une question publiée le jeudi pour la première fois sera publiée tous les jours de la semaine suivante.

1. Mr. Kormos - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide details of the status of the proposed four-laning and extension of Highway 406 in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. December 2, 2003.

2. Answered April 20, 2004.

3. Answered April 20, 2004.

4. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - When will the Minister of Transportation be submitting the Terms of Reference for Environmental Assessmenent of the Mid-Peninsula Corridor Highway to the Minister of Environment. March 22, 2004.

5. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - What is the Ministry of Transportation's time frame and could a specific date be provided for submitting the Environmental Assessmenent Terms of Reference for the Mid-Peninsula Corridor Highway. March 22, 2004.

6. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation be accepting the conclusions of the Niagara Peninsula Transportation Needs Assessment Study or will you be doing additional needs assessment before you move forward on the Mid-Peninsula Corridor Highway. March 22, 2004.

7. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation be accepting the Study Design already completed for the Environmental Assessmenent Terms of Reference for the Mid-Peninsula Corridor Highway. Or will you be doing a new study design. March 22, 2004.

8. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - Can the Minister of Transportation confirm that the Mid-Peninsula Corridor route will be south of Welland. March 22, 2004.

9. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation be accepting all work done to date on the Mid-Peninsula Highway. Or will you be redoing any studies, reports, terms of reference, planning, assessments, consultations or other work in relation to the Mid-Peninsula Highway. March 22, 2004.

10. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - Minister of Transportation, in response to my question in the House on Monday, December 15, 2003, you stated "What we first want to make sure is that we assess all the impacts of this project, and that's exactly what we're going to do". Could you please outline what the impacts are you plan to assess, how you plan to assess them and what your timeframe is for completing these assessments. March 22, 2004.

11. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - Can the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care confirm that the Region of Niagara was the successful bidder for the Niagara Ambulance Dispatch RFP issued by your Ministry in May of 2003. March 22, 2004.

12. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - If the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care will not confirm that the Region of Niagara has won the RFP, will you at least provide a date for when you will announce the winner of the Niagara Ambulance Dispatch RFP. March 22, 2004.

13. Mr. Hudak - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide the legislature with a clear timeframe for announcing the winning RFP bid and the transfer of Ambulance Dispatch to the successful bidder. March 22, 2004.

14. Ms. Martel - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Children's Services provide details of all costs incurred and budgeted by the Ministry, including all in-house costs, contract costs and fees for services associated with the matter of Wynberg et al and Deskin et al, from the inception of both to the present time. March 22, 2004.

15. Ms. Martel - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide details of all costs incurred and budgeted by the Ministry, including all in-house costs, contract costs and fees for services associated with the matter of Wynberg et al and Deskin et al, from the inception of both to the present time. March 22, 2004.

16. Ms. Martel - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details of all costs incurred and budgeted by the Ministry, including all in-house costs, contract costs, and fees for services associated with the matter of Wynberg et al and Deskin et al, from the inception of both to the present time. March 22, 2004.

17. Ms. Martel - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide details of all costs incurred and budgeted by the Ministry, including all in-house costs, contract costs, and fees for services associated with the matter of Wynberg et al and Deskin et al, from the inception of both to the present time. March 22, 2004.

18. Ms. Martel - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide details of all costs incurred and budgeted by the Ministry, including all in-house costs, contract costs, and fees for services associated with the matter now before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario involving the complaint of Lucas Burrows, dated January 24, 2002 alleging discrimination on the basis of disability, by her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario. March 22, 2004.

19. Mr. Flaherty - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details on the average size of a classroom in each of the public and catholic school boards. March 22, 2004.

20. Mr. Flaherty - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details on how much the Ontario Government is spending on special education in each of the public and catholic school boards for the school year of 2003 - 2004. March 22, 2004.

21. Mr. Flaherty - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details on how much the Ontario Government is spending on transportation in each of the public and catholic school boards for the school year of 2003 - 2004. March 22, 2004.

22. Mr. Flaherty - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details on how much the Ontario Government is spending on individual students in each of the public and catholic school boards for the school year of 2003 - 2004. March 22, 2004.

23. Mr. Flaherty - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details on the average grade 3, 6, and 9 testing results in each of the public and catholic school boards for the school year of 2003 - 2004. March 22, 2004.

24. Mr. Flaherty - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details on how and when the Liberal government will complete their promise to institute hard cap class sizes. March 22, 2004.

25. Mr. Sterling - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Economic Development and Trade provide details of the salary, benefits and any other remuneration that has been agreed to for the newly appointed Acting Chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Mr. Tim Reid. March 22, 2004.

26. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide a status update on the GO Transit expansion from Bradford to Barrie. March 24, 2004.

27. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education provide details as to when he will be meeting with the concerned residents and interested parties of the Prince of Wales School in Barrie, Ontario. March 24, 2004.

28. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide a status update with specific details surrounding the Royal Victoria Hospital Master Expansion and Redevelopment Plan in Barrie, Ontario. March 24, 2004.

29. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide the status and planning schedule for the Cancer Care Centre at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario. March 24, 2004.

30. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education advise on the status of the new elementary school in the Georgian Glen Subdivision in Barrie, Ontario. March 24, 2004.

31. Mr. O'Toole - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Energy please advise if there are any discussions taking place regarding construction of a new nuclear generating station at the site of the current Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. March 29, 2004.

32. Mr. O'Toole - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Energy please advise what is his government's plan for the future of the Nanticoke generating station, and also address the possibility that the station may be sold or converted to natural gas in the future. March 29, 2004.

33. Mr. O'Toole - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Energy please explain his government's plans for the role of nuclear generating stations in maintaining the baseload capacity for producing electricity in Ontario. March 29, 2004.

34. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the number of escapes from provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

35. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the number of improper releases from provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

36. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the re-offending rate (return within 4 years; sentences of 6 or more months) for provincial correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03. March 30, 2004.

37. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the number of disturbances in provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

38. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the number of inmate-on-staff assaults in provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

39. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the number of incidences of unnatural/unlawful death and suicide in provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

40. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the number of incidences of natural death in provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

41. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the cost per inmate per day in provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution and as a province-wide average for adults and for young offenders. March 30, 2004.

42. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the number of WSIB lost time claims for staff in provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

43. Mr. Dunlop - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please provide the average number of sick days taken by Correctional Officers in provincial detention centres and correctional centres for the fiscal years 2001/02 and 2002/03 by institution. March 30, 2004.

44. Mr. O'Toole - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Energy advise Ontario's consumers what will be the true cost of the electricity rate increases for the average residential customer when your government's increases in the commodity price plus the additional increases approved for local distribution are considered. How much more will the average consumer pay. April 1, 2004.

45. Ms. Martel - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide details of all costs incurred and budgeted by the Ministry, including all in-house costs, contract costs and fees for services associated with the matter of Lowry et al, Juravsky et al, Burrows et al, Galati et al, Crarey et al, Brady et al, Martini et al, Segal et al, Cesario et al, Sagharian et al, Geller-Cummings et al, Borgstadt et al from the inception of these cases to the present time. April 5, 2004.

46. Mr. O'Toole - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Finance explain the government's position on replacing the present trailer tax and assessment with an alternative sticker fee or tag system proposed by some members of the recreational vehicle industry, campground proprietors and trailer owners. April 6, 2004.

47. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Is the County of Simcoe included in Bill 27 Greenbelt Protection Act, 2003, moratorium. And if not why? April 15, 2004.

48. Mr. Marchese - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities provide a statistical breakdown of full-time, part-time, sessional and limited-term faculty at Ontario universities both system wide and by institution for academic years 1999-2003. April 19, 2004.

49. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care advise how many Ontarians suffer Acquired Brain Injuries each year and how many Ontarians are currently receiving treatment for, or participating in, programs through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funded Acquired Brain Injuries agencies. April 20, 2004.

50. Mr. Tascona - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care advise what is the number of people currently on waiting lists for Acquired Brain Injuries treatment/programs and what specific steps does the Minister intend on taking to alleviate these waiting lists and what alternatives exist for those ABI victims currently on waiting lists. April 20, 2004.

 

Order of Precedence for Private Members' Public Business to be called during the First Session of the Thirty-Eighth Parliament according to the draw on November 13, 2003, pursuant to Standing Order 96(d).

Ordre de priorité des affaires d'intérêt public émanant des députés à être étudiées pendant la première session de la trente-huitième législature d'après le tirage au sort tenu le 13 novembre 2003, conformément à l'article 96. d) du Règlement.

Effective April 22, 2004 - replaces previous lists

No.

Member

Ballot Date

 

No.

Member

Ballot Date

 

1.

Mr. Levac

Debated 12/04/2003

 

42.

Mr. Kular

 

2.

Mr. Murdoch

Debated 12/04/2003

 

43.

Mr. Sergio

 

3.

Mr. Arnott

Debated 12/11/2003

 

44.

Mr. Eves

 

4.

Mr. Brownell

Debated 12/11/2003

 

45.

Mrs. Sandals

 

5.

Ms. Smith

Debated 12/18/2003

 

46.

Mr. Duguid

 

6.

Mr. Craitor

Debated 12/18/2003

 

47.

Mr. Kormos

 

7.

Mr. Wilkinson

Debated 04/01/2004

 

48.

Ms. Matthews

 

8.

Mr. Wilson

Debated 04/01/2004

 

49.

Mr. O'Toole

 

9.

Mr. Zimmer

Debated 04/08/2004

 

50.

Mr. Racco

 

10.

Mr. Hardeman

Debated 04/08/2004

 

51.

Mr. Barrett

 

11.

Mr. Leal

Debated 04/15/2004

 

52.

Mr. Rinaldi

 

12.

Mrs. Munro

Debated 04/15/2004

 

53.

Mr. Hudak

 

13.

Mr. Gravelle

Debated 04/22/2004

 

54.

Mr. McNeely

 

14.

Mr. Peterson

Debated 04/22/2004

 

55.

Mr. Delaney

 

15.

Mrs. Witmer

04/29/2004

 

56.

Ms. Martel

 

16

Mr. Parsons

04/29/2004

 

57.

Mr. Ruprecht

 

17.

Mr. Orazietti

05/06/2004

 

58.

Mr. Tascona

 

18.

Mr. Qaadri

05/06/2004

 

59.

Mr. Berardinetti

 

19.

Ms. Marsales

05/13/2004

 

60.

Mr. Yakabuski

 

20.

Mr. Fonseca

05/13/2004

 

61.

Mr. Dhillon

 

21.

Mr. Patten

05/20/2004

 

62.

Mr. Marchese

 

22.

Mr. Jackson

05/20/2004

 

63.

Mr. Sterling

 

23.

Mr. Dunlop

06/03/2004

 

64.

Mr. Crozier

 

24.

Mr. Ramal

06/03/2004

 

65.

Mrs. Van Bommel

 

25.

Mr. Ouellette

06/10/2004

 

66.

Mr. Flaherty

 

26.

Ms. Mossop

06/10/2004

 

67.

Mrs. Jeffrey

 

27.

Mr. Mauro

06/17/2004

 

68.

Ms. Churley

 

28.

Mr. Bisson

06/17/2004

 

69.

Mr. Miller

 

29.

Mr. Brown

06/24/2004

 

70.

Ms. Scott

 

30.

Mr. Runciman

06/24/2004

 

71.

Mr. Hampton

 

31.

Mrs. Cansfield

   

72.

Mr. Wong

 

32.

Mr. Baird

   

73.

Mr. Martiniuk

 

33.

Mr. Klees

   

74.

Mr. Lalonde

 

34.

Ms. Wynne

   

75.

Mrs. Mitchell

 

35.

Mr. Chudleigh

   

76.

Mr. Prue

 

36.

Ms. Di Cocco

   

77.

Mr. Hoy

 

37.

Mr. Milloy

   

78.

Mr. McMeekin

 

38.

Ms. Broten

         

39.

Mr. Colle

         

40.

Mr. Flynn

         

41.

Mr. Arthurs