39th Parliament, 1st Session

No. 125

No 125

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Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

Tuesday

March 24, 2009

Sessional Day 133

Mardi

24 mars 2009

Jour de session 133

1st Session,
39th Parliament

1re session
39e législature

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PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

9:00 A.M.

9 H

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Debate was resumed on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 152, An Act respecting a long-term strategy to reduce poverty in Ontario.

Le débat reprend sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 152, Loi concernant une stratégie à long terme de réduction de la pauvreté en Ontario.

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At 9:55 a.m., the Acting Speaker (Mr. Arnott) recessed the House.

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At 10:00 a.m., pursuant to the Order of the House dated March 12, 2009, the Speaker adjourned the House during pleasure in order to permit a ceremony on the floor of the Chamber for the presentation of the refurbished Mace.

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Chief Theresa Hall of the Attawapiskat First Nation, Ms. Nicole Edwards, a graduate of De Beers Process Plant trainee programme, Mr. Jim Gowans, President of De Beers Canada, Mr. Ron Gashinski, Ontario's Chief Gemmologist, Mr. Uri Ariel, President of Crossworks Manufacturing, Ms. Jennifer Sloan, Executive Vice-president of Corporate Affairs for Vale Inco, Mr. John Minister, President of Corona Jewellery Company and Ms. Reena Ahluwalia, the jewellery designer, presented the refurbished Mace to the Sergeant-at-Arms. The appreciation of the House was expressed by the Premier, the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Leader of the New Democratic Party.

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At 10:30 a.m., the Speaker called the House to order.

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10:30 A.M.

10 H 30

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

PRÉSENTATION DES VISITEURS

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, visitors were introduced.

Conformément à l'article 36, les visiteurs sont présentés.

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ORAL QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ORALES

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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Pursuant to Standing Order 9(a), the Speaker recessed the House at 11:35 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Conformément à l'article 9 a), le Président ordonne une pause à l'Assemblée à 11 h 35 jusqu'à 15 h.

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3:00 P.M.

15 H

INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

PRÉSENTATION DES VISITEURS

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, visitors were introduced.

Conformément à l'article 36, les visiteurs sont présentés.

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MEMBERS' STATEMENTS

DÉCLARATIONS DES DÉPUTÉS

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements.

Conformément à l'article 31, des députés font des déclarations.

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Following remarks by Mr. Orazietti, the House observed a moment of silence in remembrance of Master Corporal Scott Francis Vernelli of the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group.

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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

DÉPÔT DES PROJETS DE LOI

The following Bill was introduced and read the first time:-

Le projet de loi suivant est présenté et lu une première fois:-

Bill 159, An Act to require that meetings of provincial and municipal boards, commissions and other public bodies be open to the public. Mr. Craitor.

Projet de loi 159, Loi exigeant que les réunions des commissions et conseils provinciaux et municipaux et d'autres organismes publics soient ouvertes au public. M. Craitor.

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STATEMENTS BY THE MINISTRY AND RESPONSES

DÉCLARATIONS MINISTÉRIELLES ET RÉPONSES

Pursuant to Standing Order 35, Ministers  made statements and Opposition Members responded.

Conformément à l'article 35, des ministres font des déclarations et des députés de l'opposition y répondent.

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PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Petition relating to construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Centre to serve the Mississauga Halton area (Sessional Paper No. P-23) Mr. Delaney.

Petition relating to the reduction of tuition fees and to increase funding for post-secondary education (Sessional Paper No. P-154) Mr. Wilson.

Petition relating to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Sessional Paper No. P-157) Mr. Craitor.

Petition relating to prohibiting the disclosure of mental health records (Sessional Paper No. P-160) Mr. Prue.

Petition relating to recognizing Tom Longboat Day on June 4 (Sessional Paper No. P-167) Mr. Johnson.

Petition relating to removing Bill 117 from the agenda to never become law (Sessional Paper No. P-184) Mr. Murdoch.

Petition relating to the interprovincial crossing between Ottawa and Gatineau (Sessional Paper No. P-189) Mr. Naqvi.

Petition relating to Charlotte Eleanor Englehart (CEE) Hospital emergency room (Sessional Paper No. P-197) Mr. Bailey.

Petition relating to Safety-Net payment program (Sessional Paper No. P-199) Mr. Leal.

Petition relating to implementing a 3 month tax holiday to stimulate auto sales (Sessional Paper P-202) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka) and Mr. Wilson.

Petition relating to wait lists for people with physical disabilities (Sessional Paper P-214) Mr. Arnott.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

A debate arose on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 141, An Act to amend the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991.

Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 141, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les professions de la santé réglementées.

After some time, it was,

Après quelque temps,

On motion by Mr. Colle,

Sur la motion de M. Colle,

Ordered, That the debate be adjourned.

Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné.

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

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

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

Cette motion, mise aux voix, est déclarée adoptée.

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The House then adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

À 16 h 56, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux.

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le président

Steve  Peters

Speaker

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QUESTIONS ANSWERED (SEE SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 5):-

Final Answers to Question Numbers: 168 and 176.

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