Legislative Assembly of Ontario

No. 9

No 9

Orders and Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Assemblée législative de l’Ontario

1st Session
40th Parliament

1re session
40e législature

Monday
December 5, 2011

Lundi
5 décembre 2011

TODAY’S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

10:30 A.M.

10 H 30

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

Introduction of Visitors

Présentation des visiteurs

Oral Questions

Questions orales

Deferred Votes

Votes différés

Recess

Pause

1:00 P.M.

13 H

Introduction of Visitors

Présentation des visiteurs

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

Petitions

Pétitions

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

G2. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 1, 2011 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 2, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to implement a healthy homes renovation tax credit. Hon. Mr. Duncan. PRINTED. (Time used: 3 hrs. 09 mins.).

G2. Suite du débat ajourné le 1 décembre 2011 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts en vue de mettre en œuvre le crédit d’impôt pour l’aménagement du logement axé sur le bien-être. L’ hon. M. Duncan. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 3 h 09).

ORDERS

LEGISLATION

PROJETS DE LOI

Legend

“G” = Government Bill.

“M” = Private Member’s Public Bill.

“D” = Committee Bill.

“Pr” = Private Bill.

Légende

«G» = projet de loi du gouvernement.

«M» = projet de loi d’intérêt public émanant d’un député.

«D» = projet de loi d’un comité.

«Pr» = 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.

G2. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 1, 2011 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 2, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to implement a healthy homes renovation tax credit. Hon. Mr. Duncan. PRINTED. (Time used: 3 hrs. 09 mins.).

G2. Suite du débat ajourné le 1 décembre 2011 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts en vue de mettre en œuvre le crédit d’impôt pour l’aménagement du logement axé sur le bien-être. L’ hon. M. Duncan. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 3 h 09).

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Imitation Firearms Regulation Act, 2000 with respect to the sale of imitation firearms. Mr. Dickson. PRINTED.

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur la réglementation des fausses armes à feu relativement à la vente de fausses armes à feu. M. Dickson. IMPRIMÉ.

M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). PRINTED.

M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun. M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). IMPRIMÉ.

G11. Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act respecting the continuation and establishment of development funds in order to promote regional economic development in eastern and southwestern Ontario. Hon. Mr. Duguid. PRINTED.

G11. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi concernant la prorogation et la création de fonds de développement pour promouvoir le développement économique régional dans l’Est el le Sud-Ouest de l’Ontario. L’ hon. M. Duguid. IMPRIMÉ.

M12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act respecting criminal record checks for volunteers. Ms. Jones. PRINTED.

M12. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 12, Loi concernant les vérifications du casier judiciaire des bénévoles. Mme Jones. IMPRIMÉ.

G13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to amend the Education Act with respect to bullying and other matters. Hon. Ms. Broten. PRINTED.

G13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’éducation en ce qui a trait à l’intimidation et à d’autres questions. L’hon. Mme Broten. IMPRIMÉ.

M14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to designate Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Schools and to provide for bullying prevention curricula, policies and administrative accountability in schools. Mrs. Witmer. PRINTED.

M14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi désignant la Semaine de la sensibilisation à l’intimidation et de la prévention dans les écoles et prévoyant des programmes-cadres, des politiques et une responsabilité administrative à l’égard de la prévention de l’intimidation dans les écoles. Mme Witmer. IMPRIMÉ.

M15. Second Reading of Bill 15, An Act respecting the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. Mr. Kwinter. PRINTED.

M15. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 15, Loi concernant l’Association des ingénieurs de l’Ontario. M. Kwinter. IMPRIMÉ.

M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend the Animals for Research Act and the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with respect to pit bulls. Mr. Hillier, Mr. Craitor and Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les animaux destinés à la recherche et la Loi sur la responsabilité des propriétaires de chiens en ce qui a trait aux pit-bulls. M. Hillier, M. Craitor et Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

M17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to proclaim the month of May Jewish Heritage Month. Mr. Colle, Ms. DiNovo and Mr. Shurman. PRINTED.

M17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois du patrimoine juif. M. Colle, Mme DiNovo et M. Shurman. IMPRIMÉ.

M18. Second Reading of Bill 18, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act to promote respect for voters. Ms. Jones. PRINTED.

M18. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 18, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’Assemblée législative pour promouvoir le respect des électeurs. Mme Jones. IMPRIMÉ.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

1. Resuming the debate adjourned on November 30, 2011 on the Amendment to the motion for an Address in Reply to the Speech of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor at the Opening of the Session. (Time used: 10 hrs. 39 mins.).

1. Suite du débat ajourné le 30 novembre 2011 sur l’amendement à la motion portant l'Adresse en réponse au discours prononcé par Son Honneur le lieutenant-gouverneur à l'ouverture de la session. (Durée du débat : 10 h 39).

Mr. Coteau moved, seconded by Mrs. Sandals,

M. Coteau propose, appuyé par Mme Sandals,

That an Humble address be presented to His Honour the Lieutenant Governor as follows:-

“To the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario:

We, Her Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, now assembled, beg leave to thank Your Honour for the gracious speech Your Honour has been pleased to address to us at the opening of the present Session.”

Mr. Hudak moved,

Mr. Hudak propose,

That the motion be amended by adding the following thereto:-

“However, this House asks that the government create a legislated mandatory wage freeze to control the cost and size of government and reform apprenticeship ratios to create 200,000 jobs in the Province of Ontario.” (Debated November 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2011) (Time used: 10 hrs. 39 mins.).

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

(Precedence in accordance with Standing Order 98(b)).

(Ordre de priorité conforme à l’article 98 b) du Règlement.)

Ballot Item Number 4 – Debated and carried December 1, 2011.

Ballot Item Number 5 – Debated and carried December 1, 2011.

Ballot Item Number 6 – Debated and lost on division December 1, 2011.

Ballot Item Number 7 – To be debated December 8, 2011.

Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 3

Avis de motion numéro 3 émanant d’une députée

Ms. MacCharles – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure should explore the feasibility of supporting the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project in Pickering.

Ballot Item Number 8 – To be debated December 8, 2011.

Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 4

Avis de motion numéro 4 émanant d’une députée

Ms. Horwath – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should immediately move to implement:

1) a moratorium on the current legislated Corporate Tax reductions so that the Corporate Tax rate reductions that are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013, would not take place; and

2) three separate, refundable corporate tax credits for: i. on-the-job training; ii. new hires; and iii. investment in plant and machinery.

Ballot Item Number 9 – To be debated December 8, 2011.

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Imitation Firearms Regulation Act, 2000 with respect to the sale of imitation firearms. Mr. Dickson.

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur la réglementation des fausses armes à feu relativement à la vente de fausses armes à feu. M. Dickson.

Ballot Item Number 11 – To be debated February 23, 2012.

M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend the Animals for Research Act and the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with respect to pit bulls. Mr. Hillier, Mr. Craitor and Ms. DiNovo.

M16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les animaux destinés à la recherche et la Loi sur la responsabilité des propriétaires de chiens en ce qui a trait aux pit-bulls. M. Hillier, M. Craitor et Mme DiNovo.

Ballot Item Number 12– To be debated February 23, 2012.

M17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to proclaim the month of May Jewish Heritage Month. Mr. Colle, Ms. DiNovo and Mr. Shurman.

M17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois du patrimoine juif. M. Colle, Mme DiNovo et M. Shurman.

NOTICES

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT

7. Withdrawn December 1, 2011.

8. Withdrawn December 1, 2011.

9. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

10. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Monday, December 5, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

11. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

12. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

13. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

14. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

15. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

16. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ NOTICES
OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT
DES DÉPUTÉS

2. Mr. Walker – That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services must suspend implementation of the decision to close the Owen Sound, Walkerton and Sarnia jails pending a full public review of the decision, and begin consultations with local stakeholder groups that would be adversely impacted by the closures. Filed on November 23, 2011.

3. Ms. MacCharles – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure should explore the feasibility of supporting the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project in Pickering. Filed on November 23, 2011.

4. Ms. Horwath – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should immediately move to implement:

1) a moratorium on the current legislated Corporate Tax reductions so that the Corporate Tax rate reductions that are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013, would not take place; and

2) three separate, refundable corporate tax credits for: i. on-the-job training; ii. new hires; and iii. investment in plant and machinery. Filed on November 23, 2011.

5. Ms. Thompson – That, in the opinion of this House, community stakeholder consultations should be mandatory before a provincial institution, for example a jail or a school, be ordered for closure by the government. Filed on November 30, 2011.

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES RENVOYÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

M5. Bill 5, An Act to provide transparency and protection for consumers of wireless telephone services, smart phone services and data services in Ontario. Mr. Orazietti. (Referred on December 1, 2011).

M5. Projet de loi 5, Loi prévoyant la transparence des services de téléphone mobile, de téléphone intelligent et de transmission de données et la protection des consommateurs de ces services en Ontario. M. Orazietti. (Renvoyé le 1 décembre 2011).

M8. Bill 8, An Act respecting Ontario One Call Ltd. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). (Referred on December 1, 2011).

M8. Projet de loi 8, Loi sur Ontario One Call Ltd. M. Bailey et M. Miller (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek). (Renvoyé le 1 décembre 2011).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON

JUSTICE POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT

DE LA JUSTICE

M4. Bill 4, An Act to amend the Retail Sales Tax Act to provide for a rebate of the Ontario portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax in respect of certain home heating costs. Mr. Mantha. (Referred on November 24, 2011).

M4. Projet de loi 4, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la taxe de vente au détail pour prévoir un remboursement de la composante ontarienne de la taxe de vente harmonisée à l’égard de certains frais de chauffage domestique. M. Mantha. (Renvoyé le 24 novembre 2011).

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. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services indicate how many public servants are currently employed by the Province of Ontario and provide a list of the number of public service employees by Ministry in order to provide a benchmark for the government's plans to decrease the size of the public service five per cent by next March and seven per cent by 2014. November 24, 2011.

2. Mr. Hillier — Enquiry of the Ministry — In Question Period on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, you stated that in regards to my concerns over the College of Trades, "anytime you want to debate that my dear friend, I will debate that here, anywhere, anytime". The Ottawa Chapter of the Ontario Electrical League has offered to host a debate between you and me on November 28, 2011. Other trade associations have also indicated their willingness to host such a debate. Will you honour your statement made in Question Period and join me for this debate regarding the College of Trades, or join me for a debate at a mutually agreed upon time. November 28, 2011.

3. Mr. Hillier — Enquiry of the Ministry — In his response to a question posed during Question Period on Wednesday, November the 23rd, the Minister stated: "Before we've even launched the College of Trades, we have this year already achieved 28,000 of 120,000. [apprenticeships]". Can the Minister provide a breakdown of how many apprenticeships have been created in each trade thus far this year. November 28, 2011.

4. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain to the residents of Elmvale what the Ministry is doing to re-establish laboratory services in their community. November 30, 2011.

5. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education provide a copy of the government's rural school policy, including a geographic map indicating what areas of the province are considered "rural". November 30, 2011.

6. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education explain why Duntroon Central Public School does not qualify for rural school funding that would allow the government to keep the Premier's 2007 campaign commitment not to close rural schools. November 30, 2011.

7. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education provide a list indicating the name, city and riding of all public schools that have been closed since 2003, including the date of closure. November 30, 2011.

8. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain what portion of the $1,408,918,300 estimated to be spent on the Health Capital Program in 2011-2012 will be allocated to Collingwood General and Marine Hospital to meet its urgent need for an expansion that was first brought to the attention of the Ministry more than four years ago. November 30, 2011.

9. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain what portion of the $1,408,918,300 estimated to be spent on the Health Capital Program in 2011-2012 will be allocated to Stevenson Memorial Hospital to ensure that it can plan for the expected 60,000 annual emergency visits in the years ahead that will require five times the space that the hospital currently has. November 30, 2011.

10. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide a timeline for construction and completion of traffic signals at the entrance to Green Briar, near the 10th Sideroad, on Highway 89. November 30, 2011.

11. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide a detailed construction timeline for completion of the Highway 26 re-alignment from Stayner to Collingwood and a projected date when the highway will be open to commuters. November 30, 2011.

12. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of the Environment please indicate what progress has been made on the creation of the best practices manual for commercial fill and when will the manual be made available for public comment. November 30, 2011.

13. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance explain the cause of delay for introduction of regulations for the Pension Benefits Amendment Act that would allow for the transfer of pension assets. December 1, 2011.

14. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance provide a list of groups and individuals who the Ministry has consulted on the subject of regulations that would allow for the transfer of pension assets under the Pension Benefits Amendment Act. December 1, 2011.

Order of Precedence for Private Members' Public Business to be called during the First Session of the Fortieth Parliament according to the draw on October 28, 2011, pursuant to Standing Order 98(b).

Ordre de priorité des affaires d’intérêt public émanant des députés à être étudiées pendant la première session de la quarantième législature d’après le tirage au sort tenu le 28 octobre 2011, conformément à l’alinéa 98 b) du Règlement.

Effective December 1, 2011 – replaces previous lists