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Votes and Proceedings |
Procès-verbaux |
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Legislative
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Assemblée
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Monday September 22, 2008 Sessional Day 70 |
Lundi 22 septembre 2008 Jour de session 70 |
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1st Session, |
1re session |
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PRAYERS |
PRIÈRES |
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9:00 A.M. |
9 H |
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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 97, An Act to increase access to qualified health professionals for all Ontarians by amending the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. |
Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 97, Loi visant à accroître l'accès des Ontariennes et des Ontariens aux professionnels de la santé qualifiés en modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les professions de la santé réglementées. |
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With unanimous consent, the Acting Speaker (Ms. Horwath) recessed the House at 10:42 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. |
Avec le consentement unanime, la présidente par intérim, Mme Horwath, ordonne une pause à l'Assemblée à 10 h 42 jusqu'à 10 h 45. |
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10:45 A.M. |
10 H 45 |
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INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS |
PRÉSENTATION DES VISITEURS |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, the Speaker introduced visitors. |
Conformément à l'article 36, le Président présente les visiteurs. |
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ORAL QUESTIONS |
QUESTIONS ORALES |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 37, the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
Conformément à l'article 37, la Chambre passe aux questions orales. |
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PETITIONS |
PÉTITIONS |
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Petition relating to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-58) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petition relating to the Rouge Valley Health System and the Mental Health Unit at Ajax–Pickering Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-72) Mr. Dickson. |
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Petition relating to unlawful firearms in vehicles (Sessional Paper No. P-75) Mr. Colle. |
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Petition relating to enforcing the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Tobacco Tax Act (Sessional Paper No. P-89) Mr. Murdoch. |
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Petition relating to passing Bill 50, the Provincial Animal Welfare Act 2008 (Sessional Paper No. P-101) Mr. Colle. |
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Petition relating to amending the Ontario Health and Safety Act to protect underground workers (Sessional Paper No. P-110) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petition relating to funding an average care standard of 3.5 hours per resident per day in the regulations under the new Long Term Care Homes Act (Sessional Paper No. P-128) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petitions relating to fair journeyman tradespeople to apprenticeship ratios (Sessional Paper No. P-129) Mr. Dunlop and Ms. Scott. |
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Petition relating to redistributing provincial gasoline tax revenues fairly to all communities across the province (Sessional Paper No. P-130) Mr. Murdoch. |
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Petition relating to saving the Angus Early Years Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-131) Mr. Wilson. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 9(a), the Speaker recessed the House at 12:02 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. |
Conformément à l'article 9 a), le Président ordonne une pause à l'Assemblée à 12 h 02 jusqu'à 13 h. |
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1:00 P.M. |
13 H |
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The Speaker addressed the House as follows:- I beg to inform the House that during the adjournment, the following reports were tabled:- On June 23, 2008, the 2007 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner (Sessional Paper No. 188). On July 17, 2008, Order in Council number 1175/2008, dated June 25, 2008, appointing Greg Essensa as Chief Electoral Officer (Sessional Paper No. 204) and Order in Council number 1176/2008, dated June 25, 2008, appointing Irwin Elman as the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (Sessional Paper No. 205). On August 12, 2008, a request by the Member for Guelph (Mrs. Sandals) to Lynn Morrison, Acting Integrity Commissioner, for an opinion pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Member's Integrity Act, 1994, on whether the Member for Halton (Mr. Chudleigh) has contravened the Act or Ontario Parliamentary Convention (Sessional Paper No. 216). On August 29, 2008, pursuant to Section 28 of the Auditor General Act, the audited financial statements of the Office of the Auditor General for the year ended March 31, 2008 (Sessional Paper No. 237). |
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The Speaker informed the House that, in the name of Her Majesty the Queen, His Honour the Lieutenant Governor had been pleased to assent to the following bills in his office on Wednesday, June 18, 2008:- |
Le Président, avise l'Assemblée qu'au nom de sa Majesté la Reine, Son Honneur le lieutenant-gouverneur a eu le plaisir de sanctionner les projets de loi suivants dans son cabinet le mercredi 18 juin 2008:- |
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Bill 41, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act in relation to the use of speed-limiting systems in commercial motor vehicles. |
Projet de loi 41, Loi modifiant le Code de la route relativement à l'utilisation de systèmes limiteurs de vitesse dans les véhicules utilitaires. |
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Bill 48, An Act to regulate payday loans and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. |
Projet de loi 48, Loi visant à réglementer les prêts sur salaire et à apporter des modifications corrélatives à d'autres lois. |
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Bill 55, An Act to enact the Ontario French-language Educational Communications Authority Act, 2008 and make complementary amendments to the Ontario Educational Communications Authority Act. |
Projet de loi 55, Loi édictant la Loi de 2008 sur l'Office des télécommunications éducatives de langue française de l'Ontario et apportant des modifications complémentaires à la Loi sur l'Office de la télécommunication éducative de l'Ontario. |
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Bill 64, An Act to amend the Pesticides Act to prohibit the use and sale of pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes. |
Projet de loi 64, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les pesticides en vue d'interdire l'usage et la vente de pesticides pouvant être utilisés à des fins esthétiques. |
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Bill 69, An Act to protect children from second-hand tobacco smoke in motor vehicles by amending the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. |
Projet de loi 69, Loi modifiant la Loi favorisant un Ontario sans fumée pour protéger les enfants contre le tabagisme passif dans les véhicules automobiles. |
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Bill 80, An Act to establish Algoma University and to dissolve Algoma University College. |
Projet de loi 80, Loi portant création de l'Université Algoma et dissolution de l'Algoma University College. |
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Bill Pr2, An Act to revive Grand Avenue Holdings Ltd. |
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Bill Pr3, An Act respecting St. Andrew's Congregation of The United Church of Canada at Toronto. |
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Bill Pr4, An Act to revive 872440 Ontario Inc. |
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Bill Pr5, An Act respecting Madresa Ashraful Uloom. |
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Bill Pr6, An Act to revive 716056 Ontario Limited. |
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Bill Pr7, An Act to revive 827291 Ontario Ltd. |
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Bill Pr8, An Act to revive 719226 Ontario Limited. |
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MEMBERS' STATEMENTS |
DÉCLARATIONS DES DÉPUTÉS |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
Conformément à l'article 31, des députés font des déclarations. |
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REPORTS BY COMMITTEES |
RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS |
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The Speaker addressed the House as follows:- I beg to inform the House that during the adjournment, the Clerk received the Reports on Intended Appointments dated August 19 and 20, and September 18, 2008 of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies. Pursuant to Standing Order 107(f)(9), the Reports are deemed to be adopted by the House (Sessional Paper Nos. 218, 219 and 246) (Tabled August 19, 20, September 18, 2008). |
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Pursuant to the Order of the House of June 17, 2008, Mr. Sterling from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented the Committee's Report on Centre of Forensic Sciences (Section 3.02, 2007 Annual Report of the Auditor General of Ontario) and moved the adoption of its recommendations (Sessional Paper No. 212) (Tabled July 28, 2008). |
Conformément à l'ordre adopté par l'Assemblée le 17 juin 2008, M. Sterling du Comité permanent des comptes publics présente le rapport du comité concernant le Centre des sciences judiciaires (Rapport annuel 2007 du vérificateur général de l'Ontario, section 3.02) et propose l'adoption de ses recommandations (Document Parlementaire no 212) (Déposé le 28 juillet 2008). |
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On motion by Mr. Sterling, |
Sur la motion de M. Sterling, |
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Ordered, That the debate be adjourned. |
Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné. |
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Mr. Prue from the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted: |
M. Prue du Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi d'intérêt privé présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:- |
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Your Committee begs to report the following Bills without amendment:- |
Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur les projets de loi suivants sans amendement:- |
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Bill Pr9, An Act to revive 2029652 Ontario Ltd. |
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Bill Pr11, An Act to revive Eugerry Investments Limited. |
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Bill Pr13, An Act to revive 2076467 Ontario Inc. |
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Ordered for Second Reading. |
Ordonné pour la deuxième lecture. |
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Mr. Dunlop from the Standing Committee on Estimates presented the Committee's report as follows:- |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 61(a), the following Estimates (2008-2009) are reported back to the House as they were not previously selected by the Committee for consideration and are deemed to be passed by the Committee:- |
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OFFICE OF THE ASSEMBLY |
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201 202 |
Office of the Assembly Commission(er)'s |
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134,516,700 20,027,800 |
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OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL |
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Office of the Auditor General |
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15,885,300 |
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER |
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Office of the Chief Electoral Officer |
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15,447,500 |
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OMBUDSMAN ONTARIO |
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Ombudsman Ontario |
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10,030,200 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 61(b), the report of the Committee is deemed to be received and the Estimates of the offices named therein are deemed to be concurred in. |
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Pursuant to the Order of the House of Tuesday, June 17, 2008, Mr. Hoy from the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs presented the Committee's Report on the Review of the Ontario Health Premium and moved the adoption of its recommendations (Sessional Paper No. 245) (Tabled September 16, 2008). |
Conformément à l'ordre adopté par l'Assemblée le mardi 17 juin 2008, M. Hoy du Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques présente le rapport du comité concernant le Examen de la contribution-santé de l'Ontario et propose l'adoption de ses recommandations (document parlementaire no 245 ) (Déposé le 16 septembre 2008). |
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On motion by Mr. Hoy, |
Sur la motion de M. Hoy, |
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Ordered, That the debate be adjourned. |
Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné. |
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Mr. Qaadri from the Standing Committee on Social Policy presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:- |
M. Qaadri du Comité permanent de la politique sociale 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 77, An Act to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities, to repeal the Developmental Services Act and to amend certain other statutes. |
Projet de loi 77, Loi visant à prévoir des services pour les personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle, à abroger la Loi sur les services aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle et à modifier d'autres lois. |
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Ordered for Third Reading. |
Ordonné pour la troisième lecture. |
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Mrs. Jeffrey from the Standing Committee on General Government presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:- |
Mme Jeffrey 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 90, An Act to enact the Colleges Collective Bargaining Act, 2008, to repeal the Colleges Collective Bargaining Act and to make related amendments to other Acts. |
Projet de loi 90, Loi édictant la Loi de 2008 sur la négociation collective dans les collèges, abrogeant la Loi sur la négociation collective dans les collèges et apportant des modifications connexes à d'autres lois. |
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Ordered for Third Reading. |
Ordonné pour la troisième lecture. |
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Mr. Rinaldi from the Standing Committee on Justice Policy presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:- |
M. Rinaldi du Comité permanent de la justice 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 50, An Act to amend the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. |
Projet de loi 50, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société de protection des animaux de l'Ontario. |
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Ordered for Third Reading. |
Ordonné pour la troisième lecture. |
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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 99, An Act to protect and restore the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed and to amend the Ontario Water Resources Act in respect of water quality trading. |
Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 99, Loi visant à protéger et à rétablir la santé écologique du bassin hydrographique du lac Simcoe et à modifier la Loi sur les ressources en eau de l'Ontario en ce qui concerne un système d'échange axé sur la qualité de l'eau. |
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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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The House then adjourned at 5:45 p.m. |
À 17 h 45, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux. |
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le président Steve Peters Speaker |
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PETITIONS TABLED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 39(a) |
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Petition relating to passing Bill 50, the Provincial Animal Welfare Act 2008 (Sessional Paper No. P-101) Mr. Hoy. |
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SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 40 |
DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L'ARTICLE 40 DU RÈGLEMENT |
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Agricorp, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 220) (Tabled August 21, 2008). |
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Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal and the Board of Negotiation, Annual Report 2007-2008 (No. 217) (Tabled August 15, 2008). |
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Amendment to certificate re intended appointments originally tabled on June 27, 2008 (No. 192) (Tabled July 3, 2008). |
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Amendment to certificate re intended appointments originally tabled on May 30, 2008 (No. 242) (Tabled September 9, 2008). |
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Art Gallery of Ontario, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 233) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 107(f)(1) re intended appointments dated July 11, 2008 (No. 197) (Tabled July 11, 2008). |
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Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 107(f)(1) re intended appointments dated July 25, 2008 (No. 211) (Tabled July 25, 2008). |
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Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 107(f)(1) re intended appointments dated June 27, 2008 (No. 189) (Tabled June 27, 2008). |
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Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 107(f)(1) re intended appointments dated August 22, 2008 (No. 222) (Tabled August 22, 2008). |
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Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 107(f)(1) re intended appointments dated September 12, 2008 (No. 244) (Tabled September 12, 2008). |
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Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 107(f)(1) re intended appointments dated September 19, 2008 (No. 255) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Child and Family Services Review Board, Custody Review Board / Commission de révision des services à l'enfance et à la famille, Commission de révision des placements sous garde, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 190) (Tabled June 30, 2008). |
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Chiropody Review Committee, Annual Report and Financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 (No. 206) (Tabled July 21, 2008). |
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Chiropractic Review Committee, Annual Report and Statement of disbursements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 (No. 208) (Tabled July 21, 2008). |
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Conflict of Interest Commissioner, Office of / Bureau du commissaire aux conflits d'intérêts, Annual Report 2007-2008 (No. 209) (Tabled July 24, 2008). |
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Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario / Société ontarienne d'assurance-dépôts, Annual Report 2006 (No. 185) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Drinking Water / L'eau potable, Annual Report September 2008 (No. 247) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Environmental Review Tribunal / Tribunal de l'environnement, Annual Report, April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008 (No. 215) (Tabled August 7, 2008). |
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Facility Association, Ontario Risk Sharing Pool, Financial Statements as at October 31, 2005 (No. 193) (Tabled July 4, 2008). |
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Facility Association, Residual Market Segment, Financial Statements as at October 31, 2005 (No. 194) (Tabled July 4, 2008). |
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Fairness Commissioner, Office of the / Bureau du commissaire à l'équité, Annual Report 2007-2008 (No. 191) (Tabled June 30, 2008). |
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Financial Services Commission of Ontario, Report of the Superintendent of Financial Services on the Report on the Risk Classification Regulations 2004 (No. 180) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Financial Services Commission of Ontario, Report of the Superintendent of Financial Services of the Facility Association 2004-2005 (No. 181) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Financial Services Commission of Ontario, 2004 Report of the Superintendent on the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (No. 182) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Financial Services Commission of Ontario, 2006 Report of the Superintendent on the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (No. 183) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Financial Services Commission of Ontario, Annual Report of the Superintendent resulting from the examination of the affairs of the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario for the period ending July 31, 2005 (No. 184) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Financial Services Commission of Ontario, Report of the Superintendent resulting from the examination of the affairs of the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario for the year ended December 31, 2006 (No. 186) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Financial Services Commission of Ontario, Annual Report 2005-2006 and Superintendent's Report on Insurance 2005 (No. 187) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Judicial Inquiry, Report regarding His Worship Benjamin Sinai, A Justice of the Peace (No. 196) (Tabled July 8, 2008). |
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Law Foundation of Ontario / Fondation du droit de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2006 (No. 248) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Legal Aid Ontario / Aide Juridique Ontario, Annual Report 2007 (No. 251) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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McMichael Canadian Art Collection / Collection McMichael d'art canadien, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 231) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre / Palais des Congrès de la communauté urbaine de Toronto, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 213) (Tabled July 29, 2008). |
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North Pickering Development Corporation / Société d'aménagement de North Pickering, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 238) (Tabled September 4, 2008). |
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Ontario Arts Council / Conseil des arts de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2005-2006 (No. 234) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Ontario Association of Architects, Annual Report 2006 (No. 250) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Ontario Clean Water Agency / Agence ontarienne des eaux, Annual Report 2007 (No. 210) (Tabled July 24, 2008). |
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Ontario Educational Communications Authority (TVO & TFO), Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 214) (Tabled July 31, 2008). |
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Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, 2007-2008 Annual Report (No. 225) (Tabled August 25, 2008). |
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Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission, Annual Report for the fiscal year 2007-2008 (No. 198) (Tabled July 14, 2008). |
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Ontario Government Published Results-Based Plans 2008-2009 and Annual Reports 2007-2008 (No. 195) (Tabled July 7, 2008). |
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Ontario Heritage Trust / Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien, Annual Report 2005-2006 (No. 239) (Tabled September 5, 2008). |
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Ontario Heritage Trust / Fiducie du patrimoine ontarien, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 240) (Tabled September 5, 2008). |
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Ontario Housing Corporation / Société du logement de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2005 (No. 199) (Tabled July 15, 2008). |
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Ontario Human Rights Commission / Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 252) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Ontario Judicial Council / Conseil de la magistrature de l'Ontario, Twelfth Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 254) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Ontario Media Development Corporation / Société de développement de l'industrie des médias de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 235) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Ontario Municipal Board and Board of Negotiation / Commission des affaires municipales de l'Ontario et Commission de négociation, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 249) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Ontario Northland Transportation Commission / Commission de transport Ontario Northland, Annual Report 2004 (No. 226) (Tabled August 26, 2008). |
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Ontario Northland Transportation Commission / Commission de transport Ontario Northland, Annual Report 2005-2006 (No. 227) (Tabled August 26, 2008). |
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Ontario Northland Transportation Commission / Commission de transport Ontario Northland, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 228) (Tabled August 26, 2008). |
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Ontario Place, Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2005 (No. 202) (Tabled July 16, 2008). |
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Ontario Science Centre / Centre des Sciences de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2005-2006 (No. 241) (Tabled September 5, 2008). |
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Ontario Securities Commission, 2008 Annual Report (No. 200) (Tabled July 15, 2008). |
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Ontario Trillium Foundation / Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 232) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Optometry Review Committee, Annual Report and Financial Information with Auditor's Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 (No. 207) (Tabled July 21, 2008). |
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Order in Council number 1477/2008, dated August 21, 2008, revoking the appointment of a Justice of the Peace in and for the Province of Ontario (No. 221) (Tabled August 22, 2008). |
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Ottawa Congress Centre / Centre des congrès d'Ottawa, Annual Report 2005-2006 (No. 201) (Tabled July 16, 2008). |
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Public Accounts of Ontario / Comptes publics de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2007-2008 (No. 224) (Tabled August 25, 2008). |
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Public Guardian and Trustee for the Province of Ontario, Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2007 (No. 253) (Tabled September 19, 2008). |
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Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario, Annual Report 2005-2006 (No. 179) (Tabled June 19, 2008). |
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Royal Botanical Gardens, Annual Report 2006 (No. 230) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Royal Ontario Museum, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 229) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Science North / Science Nord, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 236) (Tabled August 27, 2008). |
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Special Investigations Unit / Unité des enquêtes spéciales, Annual Report 2006-2007 (No. 243) (Tabled September 10, 2008). |
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St. Lawrence Parks Commission / La Commission des Parcs du Saint-Laurent, Annual Report 2005-2006 (No. 203) (Tabled July 16, 2008). |
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario / Commission de la sécurité professionnelle et de l'assurance contre les accidents du travail de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2007 (No. 223) (Tabled August 22, 2008). |
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED (SEE SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 5):- |
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Final Answers to Question Number: 52, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 99. |
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RESPONSES TO PETITIONS |
RÉPONSES AUX PÉTITIONS |
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RESPONSES TO PETITIONS TABLED ON JULY 22, 2008 |
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Petitions relating to announcing the intended construction date for the new Markdale Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-1): (Tabled April 14; May 6, 2008) Mr. Murdoch. |
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Petitions relating to bringing a mobile, health card renewal clinic to the Mount Hope and Binbrook area (Sessional Paper No. P-10): (Tabled April 28; May 15, 2008) Mr. Hudak. |
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Petitions relating to construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Centre to serve the Mississauga Halton area (Sessional Paper No. P-23): (Tabled April 29, 2008) Mr. Crozier. (Tabled April 17, 24, 28, 29; May 1, 2008) Mr. Delaney. (Tabled April 28, 2008) Mr. Flynn. (Tabled April 23, 2008) Mr. Klees. (Tabled April 30; May 1, 2008) Mr. Kular. (Tabled April 30, 2008) Mr. Leal. (Tabled April 17, 2008) Mr. Sousa. |
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Petition relating to ensuring the provision of adequate breastfeeding supports for women in Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-35): (Tabled April 16, 2008) Mr. Chudleigh. |
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Petitions relating to protecting the David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill (Sessional Paper No. P-37): (Tabled April 1, 7; May 1, 7, 2008) Mr. Moridi. |
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Petition relating to gypsy moth infestation (Sessional Paper No. P-38): (Tabled May 14, 2008) Mr. Hudak. |
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Petitions relating to the practice of competitive bidding for home care services (Sessional Paper No. P-50): (Tabled April 21, 22, 29; May 1, 6, 7, 14 and 15, 2008) Mme Gélinas. (Tabled April 22, 2008) Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). |
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Petition relating to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-53): (Tabled May 12, 2008) Mr. Dunlop. |
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Petition relating to approving Bill 11 and amending the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (Sessional Paper No. P-55): (Tabled May 12, 2008) Mr. Colle. |
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Petitions relating to the Rouge Valley Health System and the Mental Health Unit at Ajax–Pickering Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-72): (Tabled April 9, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30; May 5, 2008) Mr. Dickson. |
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Petitions relating to the Rouge Valley Health System and the Maternity Unit at Ajax–Pickering Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-73): (Tabled April 9, 14, 15, 16, 29; May 1, 5, 6, 8, 12 and 15, 2008) Mr. Dickson. (Tabled April 21, 24; May 7, 2008) Ms. Jaczek. |
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Petition relating to increasing funding for ostomy supplies (Sessional Paper No. P-80): (Tabled April 15, 2008) Mr. Barrett. |
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Petition relating to ensuring that school pools are not closed (Sessional Paper No. P-81): (Tabled May 1, 2008) Mr. Marchese. |
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Petitions relating to fully funding the mental health beds and programs at Ajax Pickering Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-84): (Tabled April 21, 2008) Mr. Dunlop. (Tabled April 21; May 1, 5, 12, 2008) Mrs. Elliott. |
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Petition relating to providing adequate increases in the operating budget of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (Sessional Paper No. P-91): (Tabled April 30, 2008) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). |
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Petition relating to increasing the number and funding of supportive housing units in Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-92): (Tabled April 30, 2008) Mr. Leal. |
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Petition relating to requesting an amendment to the Children's Law Reform Act (Sessional Paper No. P-95): (Tabled May 5, 2008) Mr. Craitor. |
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Petition relating to funding the drug Avastin (Sessional Paper No. P-96): (Tabled May 6, 2008) Mr. Kormos. |
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Petition relating to passing Bill 50, the Provincial Animal Welfare Act 2008 (Sessional Paper No. P-101): (Tabled May 8, 2008) Mr. Colle. |
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Petitions relating to Minimum Care Standards in Nursing Homes (Sessional Paper No. P-102): (Tabled May 8 and 13, 2008) Mme Gélinas. (Tabled May 12, 2008) Mr. Leal. |
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Petition relating to a moratorium on Uranium mining in Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-103): (Tabled May 12, 2008) Mr. Leal. |
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Petition relating to graffiti (Sessional Paper No. P-105): (Tabled May 14, 2008) Ms. Broten. |
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RESPONSES TO PETITIONS TABLED ON AUGUST 21, 2008 |
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Petitions relating to announcing the intended construction date for the new Markdale Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-1): (Tabled May 27 and June 17, 2008) Mr. Murdoch. |
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Petition relating to bringing a mobile, health card renewal clinic to the Mount Hope and Binbrook area (Sessional Paper No. P-10): (Tabled May 27, 2008) Mr. Hudak. |
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Petition relating to Seniors deserving dignity in long-term care homes (Sessional Paper No. P-17): (Tabled June 4, 2008) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petition relating to Uxbridge Hospital struggling to keep its emergency services (Sessional Paper No. P-42): (Tabled May 13, 2008) Mr. O'Toole. |
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Petitions relating to the practice of competitive bidding for home care services (Sessional Paper No. P-50): (Tabled May 27; June 4 and 5, 2008) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petitions relating to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-53): (Tabled June 17, 2008) Mr. Delaney. (Tabled May 26, June 10 and 17, 2008) Mr. Dunlop. |
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Petitions relating to the Rouge Valley Health System and the Mental Health Unit at Ajax–Pickering Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-72): (Tabled June 2, 2008) Ms. Aggelonitis. (Tabled May 6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 26, 28, 29; June 3, 9, 12, 16 and 17, 2008) Mr. Dickson. (Tabled May 26, 2008) Mr. Sousa. |
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Petitions relating to the Rouge Valley Health System and the Maternity Unit at Ajax–Pickering Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-73): (Tabled May 27, 28; June 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 and 18, 2008) Mr. Dickson. |
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Petitions relating to fully funding the mental health beds and programs at Ajax Pickering Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-84): (Tabled June 3 and 16, 2008) Mrs. Elliott. |
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Petitions relating to reinstating a one-way disclosure veto to protect the privacy of adopted survivors of child abuse (Sessional Paper No. P-90): (Tabled April 28, 2008) Mr. Hardeman. (Tabled April 28, 2008) Ms. Jones. (Tabled May 6, 2008) Mr. Sterling. |
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Petitions relating to passing Bill 50, the Provincial Animal Welfare Act 2008 (Sessional Paper No. P-101): (Tabled June 4, 9, 12, 17 and 18, 2008) Mr. Colle. (Tabled June 9 and 12, 2008) Mr. Flynn. (Tabled June 16, 2008) Mr. Hoy. (Tabled June 10, 2008) Ms. Jaczek. (Tabled June 18, 2008) Mr. Kwinter. (Tabled June 11, 2008) Mr. Leal. (Tabled June 12 and 18, 2008) Mr. Moridi. (Tabled June 2, 9 and 17, 2008) Mr. Sousa. (Tabled June 4, 2008) Mrs. Witmer. |
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Petitions relating to Minimum Care Standards in Nursing Homes (Sessional Paper No. P-102): (Tabled June 3, 4, 5 and 9, 2008) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petitions relating to graffiti (Sessional Paper No. P-105): (Tabled June 16, 17 and 18, 2008) Ms. Broten. (Tabled June 2, 2008) Ms. Scott. |
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Petitions relating to amending the Ontario Health and Safety Act to protect underground workers (Sessional Paper No. P-110): (Tabled June 10, 11 and 16, 2008) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petition relating to Mauno Kaihla Koti Nursing Home (Sessional Paper No. P-112): (Tabled May 29, 2008) Mr. Orazietti. |
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Petition relating to recognizing the month of November as Lung Cancer Awareness month (Sessional Paper No. P-117): (Tabled June 11, 2008) Mr. McNeely. |
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Petition relating to combining all hospitals in Durham Region under one Durham Region administration (Sessional Paper No. P-122): (Tabled June 16, 2008) Mr. Dickson. |
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Petition relating to treating workplace harassment and violence as a serious health and safety issue by passing Bill 29 (Sessional Paper No. P-126): (Tabled June 18, 2008) Ms. Horwath. |
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RESPONSES TO PETITIONS TABLED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 |
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Petition relating to safety improvements to Highway 12 through the village of Greenbank (Sessional Paper No. P-3): (Tabled March 17, 31, 2008) Mr. O'Toole. |
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Petition relating to GO Transit services (Sessional Paper No. P-51): (Tabled March 17, 27; April 10, 17, 2008) Mr. Chudleigh. |
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Petition relating to asking the Federal Government to reform the Employment Insurance program (Sessional Paper No. P-57): (Tabled March 20, 27; April 1, 2008) Mr. Berardinetti. (Tabled March 25 and May 8, 2008) Mr. Colle. (Tabled April 3, 2008) Mr. Delaney. (Tabled April 7, 2008) Mr. Mauro. (Tabled April 1, 2 and 3, 2008) Mr. Rinaldi. (Tabled March 19, 25; May 7, 2008) Mr. Ruprecht. |
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Petition relating to developing a fixed permit for disabled persons who ride or are passengers on motorcycles (Sessional Paper No. P-68): (Tabled April 8, 15, 16 and 17, 2008) Mr. Brown. |
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Petition relating to the widening of Highway 17/174 from the City of Clarence-Rockland to the City of Ottawa (Sessional Paper No. P-70): (Tabled April 8, 2008) Mr. Lalonde. |
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Petition relating to unlawful firearms in vehicles (Sessional Paper No. P-75): (Tabled April 24; May 8, 15, 27, and 28, 2008) Ms. Aggelonitis. (Tabled April 23 and May 15, 2008) Mrs. Albanese. (Tabled May 5 and 7, 2008) Mr. Arthurs. (Tabled May 1, 2008) Mr. Balkissoon. (Tabled April 10, 21, 28, 30; May 12, 26, 29, and June 9, 2008) Mr. Colle. (Tabled April 17, 2008) Mr. Delaney. (Tabled April 29 and May 29, 2008) Mr. Hoy. (Tabled May 5, 2008) Mr. Lalonde. (Tabled April 21, 24, 30; May 1 and 6, 2008) Mr. Leal. (Tabled April 28 and 29, 2008) Mr. Levac. (Tabled April 14, 21, 23; June 4, 2008) Mrs. Mangat. (Tabled May 27, 2008) Mr. Moridi. (Tabled April 22, 24, 2008) Mr. Rinaldi. (Tabled April 22, 30; May 5, 6, 27, 28; June 5, 2008) Mr. Ruprecht. (Tabled April 24, 2008) Mr. Sergio. |
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Petition relating to amending the Vision Waiver package of the Ministry of Transportation (Sessional Paper No. P-79): (Tabled April 14, 2008) Mr. Berardinetti. |
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Petition relating to reinstating a one-way disclosure veto to protect the privacy of adopted survivors of child abuse (Sessional Paper No. P-90) : (Tabled May 12, 2008) Mrs. Elliott. |
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Petition relating to reinstating of the full cost-of-living and benefits under WSIB legislation of workers injured in Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-93): (Tabled April 30, 2008) Mr. Leal. |
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Petition relating to advancing the transformation agenda of individualized funding for adults with developmental special needs (Sessional Paper No. P-109): (Tabled May 28; June 3, 2008) Mrs. Elliott. (Tabled May 26, 2008) Ms. Jones. (Tabled May 26, 2008) Ms. MacLeod. |
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Petition relating to Winona Public School (Sessional Paper No. P-114): (Tabled June 5, 2008) Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). |
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RESPONSES TO PETITIONS TABLED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 |
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Petition relating to promoting the development of a special, fixed permit as proposed by the Bikers Rights Organization (Sessional Paper No. P-74): (Tabled April 9, 21 and 28, 2008) Mr. Brown. |
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RESPONSES TO PETITIONS TABLED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 |
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Petition relating to the Lord's prayer (Sessional Paper No. P-48): (Tabled May 29; June 10, 2008) Mrs. Albanese. (Tabled March 20, 2008) Mr. Arnott. (Tabled June 17, 2008) Mr. Bailey. (Tabled March 20, 27; April 3, 16, 17, 23, 29; May 29; June 16, 2008) Mr. Chudleigh. (Tabled April 30; May 5, 7, 2008) Mr. Craitor. (Tabled May 26; June 10, 2008) Mr. Dunlop. (Tabled March 18, 20; April 24; May 1, 12; June 2, 10, 2008) Mr. Hardeman. (Tabled May 27; June 12, 2008) Mr. Hudak. (Tabled May 8; June 9, 2008) Ms. Jones. (Tabled March 18, 26; April 1, 24; June 12, 2008) Mr. Klees. (Tabled April 10, 16; June 12, 2008) Mr. Leal. |
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(Tabled April 1; May 1; June 12, 2008) Ms. MacLeod. (Tabled March 19; April 7, 16, 23; May 13, 14, 2008) Mr. Martiniuk. (Tabled June 2, 3, 11, 2008) Mr. Mauro. (Tabled June 4, 2008) Mr. McNeely. (Tabled March 25, 31; April 28; May 7, 15; June 2, 12, 2008) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound– Muskoka). |
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(Tabled March 19, 25, 26, 31; April 1, 2, 16, 28, 30; May 1, 5, 15; June 2, 10, 17, 2008) Mrs. Munro. (Tabled March 17, 18, 25, 26; April 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 27; June 10, 17, 2008) Mr. Murdoch (Tabled April 2, 3, 14, 15, 24, 29, 30; May 6, 15, 28; June 3, 9, 11, 17, 2008) Mr. O'Toole. (Tabled March 17, 19, 25, 27; April 17, 21, 29; May 5, 13, 27, 2008) Mr. Ouellette. (Tabled May 27, 2008) Mr. Prue. |
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(Tabled March 20; June 12, 2008) Mrs. Savoline. (Tabled March 20, 27; April 1, 17, 23; May 5, 28; June 3, 12, 17, 2008) Ms. Scott. (Tabled April 23, 2008) Mr. Sergio. (Tabled April 2, 2008) Mr. Shurman. |
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(Tabled May 12, 2008) Mr. Sterling. (Tabled March 31; April 14, 2008) Mrs. Van Bommel. (Tabled March 17, 18, 25; April 14, 15, 16, 22, 30; May 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29; June 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 2008) Mr. Wilson. (Tabled April 15; June 12, 2008) Mrs. Witmer. |
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(Tabled March 18, 25; April 14, 15, 22, 23, 28; May 8, 14; June 11, 16, 2008) Mr. Yakabuski. |
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Petition relating to recognizing OPSEU as the bargaining agent for part-time college workers (Sessional Paper No. P-88): (Tabled May 6, 2008) Ms. Aggelonitis. (Tabled April 24, 2008) Ms. DiNovo. (Tabled April 29, 2008) Mme Gélinas. (Tabled April 28, 2008) Ms. Horwath. (Tabled April 24, 2008) Mr. Kormos. |
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(Tabled April 24, 2008) Mr. Marchese. |
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Petition relating to enacting Safer Communities and Neighbourhood legislation (Sessional Paper No. P-97): (Tabled June 2, 4, 11, 17, 2008) Mr. Naqvi. |
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Petition relating to the Ontario flag (Sessional Paper No. P-107): (Tabled May 14, 2008) Mr. Sergio. |
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