No. 55

No 55

Orders and Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Assemblée législative de l’Ontario

1st Session
41st Parliament

1re session
41e législature

Tuesday
March 10, 2015

Mardi
10 mars 2015

TODAY’S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

TO BE ANNOUNCED.

ANNONCÉ ULTÉRIEUREMENT.

Recess

Pause

10:30 A.M.

10 H 30

Introduction of Visitors

Présentation des visiteurs

Oral Questions

Questions orales

Deferred Votes

Votes différés

Government Notion of Motion Number 16 – That the Minister of Finance be authorized to pay the salaries of the civil servants and other necessary payments pending the voting of Supply for the period commencing April 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2015, such payments to be charged to the proper appropriation for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, following the voting of Supply.

Recess

Pause

3:00 P.M.

15 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

G72. Second Reading of Bill 72, An Act to authorize the expenditure of certain amounts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. Hon. Ms. Matthews. The Lieutenant Governor’s recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 57, has been received. PRINTED.

G72. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 72, Loi autorisant l'utilisation de certaines sommes pour l'exercice se terminant le 31 mars 2015. L’hon. Mme Matthews. La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l’article 57 du Règlement. IMPRIMÉ.

Today’s business continues on next page

Suite des travaux du jour à la page suivante

G6. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 9, 2014 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to enact the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2014. Hon. Mr. Duguid. PRINTED. Time used: 1 hr. 12 mins.

G6. Suite du débat ajourné le 9 décembre 2014 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi édictant la Loi de 2014 sur l'infrastructure au service de l'emploi et de la prospérité. L’hon. M. Duguid. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 1 h 12.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

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

Today

9:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

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. Ms. Wynne. PRINTED.

G1. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 1, Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. L’hon. Mme Wynne. IMPRIMÉ.

M2. Second Reading of Bill 2, An Act to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 with respect to post-traumatic stress disorder. Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M2. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1997 sur la sécurité professionnelle et l'assurance contre les accidents du travail relativement au trouble de stress post-traumatique. Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

M3. Second Reading of Bill 3, An Act to amend the Planning Act with respect to inclusionary housing. Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M3. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 3, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire à l'égard de l'inclusion de logements abordables. Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

M4. Second Reading of Bill 4, An Act to amend the Metrolinx Act, 2006. Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M4. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 4, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2006 sur Metrolinx. Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

M5. Second Reading of Bill 5, An Act respecting the City of Toronto and the Ontario Municipal Board. Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M5. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 5, Loi portant sur la cité de Toronto et la Commission des affaires municipales de l'Ontario. Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

G6. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 9, 2014 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to enact the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2014. Hon. Mr. Duguid. PRINTED. Time used: 1 hr. 12 mins.

G6. Suite du débat ajourné le 9 décembre 2014 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi édictant la Loi de 2014 sur l'infrastructure au service de l'emploi et de la prospérité. L’hon. M. Duguid. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 1 h 12.

G9. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 2, 2014 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act to require the cessation of coal use to generate electricity at generation facilities. Hon. Mr. Murray. PRINTED. Time used: 1 hr. 56 mins.

G9. Suite du débat ajourné le 2 décembre 2014 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la protection de l'environnement pour exiger la cessation de l'utilisation du charbon pour produire de l'électricité dans les installations de production. L’hon. M. Murray. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 1 h 56.

M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to proclaim Christmas Tree Day. Mr. Wilson. PRINTED.

M16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi proclamant le Jour de l'arbre de Noël. M. Wilson. IMPRIMÉ.

M19. Second Reading of Bill 19, An Act to amend the Ombudsman Act with respect to investigating specified health care services. Mme Gélinas. PRINTED.

M19. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 19, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'ombudsman en ce qui a trait aux enquêtes sur des services de soins de santé précisés. Mme Gélinas. IMPRIMÉ.

M22. Second Reading of Bill 22, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Ms. Sattler. PRINTED.

M22. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 22, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d'emploi. Mme Sattler. IMPRIMÉ.

M23. Second Reading of Bill 23, An Act to proclaim Magna Carta Day. Mrs. Munro. PRINTED.

M23. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 23, Loi proclamant le Jour de la Grande Charte. Mme Munro. IMPRIMÉ.

M25. Second Reading of Bill 25, An Act to amend the Auditor General Act. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). PRINTED.

M25. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 25, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le vérificateur général. M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). IMPRIMÉ.

M29. Second Reading of Bill 29, An Act to amend the Medicine Act, 1991. Mr. Clark. PRINTED.

M29. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 29, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les médecins. M. Clark. IMPRIMÉ.

M33. Second Reading of Bill 33, An Act to reduce the abuse of fentanyl patches. Mr. Fedeli. PRINTED.

M33. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 33, Loi visant à réduire l'abus de timbres de fentanyl. M. Fedeli. IMPRIMÉ.

G37. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 8, 2014 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 37, An Act respecting Invasive Species. Hon. Mr. Mauro. PRINTED. Time used: 2 hrs. 09 mins.

G37. Suite du débat ajourné le 8 décembre 2014 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 37, Loi concernant les espèces envahissantes. L’hon. M. Mauro. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 2 h 09.

M38. Second Reading of Bill 38, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. Mme Gélinas. PRINTED.

M38. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant la Loi favorisant un Ontario sans fumée. Mme Gélinas. IMPRIMÉ.

G40. Resuming the debate adjourned on March 5, 2015 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 40, An Act to amend the Crop Insurance Act (Ontario), 1996 and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. Hon. Mr. Leal. PRINTED. Time used: 10 hrs. 42 mins.

G40. Suite du débat ajourné le 5 mars 2015 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 40, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1996 sur l'assurance-récolte (Ontario) et apportant des modifications corrélatives à d'autres lois. L’hon. M. Leal. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 10 h 42.

M43. Second Reading of Bill 43, An Act to amend the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act to establish the Advisory Council on Work-Integrated Learning. Ms. Sattler. PRINTED.

M43. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le ministère de la Formation et des Collèges et Universités pour créer le Conseil consultatif de l'apprentissage intégré au travail. Mme Sattler. IMPRIMÉ.

M44. Second Reading of Bill 44, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit driving a motor vehicle on a highway with a dangerous accumulation of snow or ice. Mr. Yakabuski. PRINTED.

M44. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 44, Loi modifiant le Code de la route afin d'interdire la conduite sur une voie publique de véhicules automobiles ayant une accumulation dangereuse de neige ou de glace. M. Yakabuski. IMPRIMÉ.

G45. Resuming the debate adjourned on March 3, 2015 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 45, An Act to enhance public health by enacting the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2014 and the Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2014 and by amending the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. Hon. Ms. Damerla. PRINTED. Time used: 3 hrs.

G45. Suite du débat ajourné le 3 mars 2015 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 45, Loi visant à améliorer la santé publique par l’édiction de la Loi de 2014 pour des choix santé dans les menus et de la Loi de 2014 sur les cigarettes électroniques et la modification de la Loi favorisant un Ontario sans fumée. L’hon. Mme Damerla. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 3 h.

M47. Second Reading of Bill 47, An Act to require certain food service premises to display nutritional information. Mme Gélinas. PRINTED.

M47. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 47, Loi assujettissant certains lieux de restauration à l’obligation d’afficher des renseignements nutritionnels. Mme Gélinas. IMPRIMÉ.

M48. Second Reading of Bill 48, An Act to amend the Planning Act. Mr. Wilson. PRINTED.

M48. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 48, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire. M. Wilson. IMPRIMÉ.

G49. Resuming the debate adjourned on March 9, 2015 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 49, An Act with respect to immigration to Ontario and a related amendment to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. Hon. Mr. Chan. PRINTED. Time used: 7 hrs. 41 mins.

G49. Suite du débat ajourné le 9 mars 2015 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 49, Loi portant sur l'immigration en Ontario et apportant une modification connexe à la Loi de 1991 sur les professions de la santé réglementées. L’hon. M. Chan. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 7 h 41.

M51. Second Reading of Bill 51, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to utility task and all-terrain vehicles. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). PRINTED.

M51. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 51, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui concerne les autoquads et les véhicules polyvalents. M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). IMPRIMÉ.

G52. Resuming the debate adjourned on March 5, 2015 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 52, An Act to amend the Courts of Justice Act, the Libel and Slander Act and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act in order to protect expression on matters of public interest. Hon. Mme Meilleur. PRINTED. Time used: 2 hr. 26 mins.

G52. Suite du débat ajourné le 5 mars 2015 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 52, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les tribunaux judiciaires, la Loi sur la diffamation et la Loi sur l'exercice des compétences légales afin de protéger l'expression sur les affaires d'intérêt public. L’hon. Mme Meilleur. IMPRIMÉ. Durée du débat : 2 h 26.

M53. Second Reading of Bill 53, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to increase the penalty for transporting a passenger for compensation without a licence, permit or authorization. Mr. Fraser. PRINTED.

M53. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 53, Loi modifiant le Code de la route afin d'augmenter la pénalité prévue à l'égard du transport de passagers moyennant rémunération sans permis de conduire, certificat d'immatriculation ou autorisation. M. Fraser. IMPRIMÉ.

M55. Second Reading of Bill 55, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to the transportation of passengers for compensation without a licence, permit or authorization. Ms. MacLeod. PRINTED.

M55. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 55, Loi modifiant le Code de la route à l'égard du transport de passagers moyennant rémunération sans permis de conduire, certificat d'immatriculation ou autorisation. Mme MacLeod. IMPRIMÉ.

G57. Second Reading of Bill 57, An Act to create a framework for pooled registered pension plans and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. Hon. Mr. Sousa. PRINTED.

G57. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 57, Loi créant un cadre pour les régimes de pension agréés collectifs et apportant des modifications corrélatives à d'autres lois. L’hon. M. Sousa. IMPRIMÉ.

M59. Second Reading of Bill 59, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to matching rebates of gasoline tax that the Minister provides to municipalities. Mr. Yakabuski. PRINTED.

M59. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 59, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun à l'égard des remboursements de la taxe sur l'essence similaires consentis aux municipalités par le ministre. M. Yakabuski. IMPRIMÉ.

M60. Second Reading of Bill 60, An Act to amend various Acts in respect of the corporation designated under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. Mr. Singh. PRINTED.

M60. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 60, Loi modifiant diverses lois à l'égard de la société désignée en application de la Loi sur le Régime de garanties des logements neufs de l'Ontario. M. Singh. IMPRIMÉ.

M61. Second Reading of Bill 61, An Act to proclaim Terry Fox Day. Ms. Wong. PRINTED.

M61. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 61, Loi proclamant le Jour de Terry Fox. Mme Wong. IMPRIMÉ.

M62. Second Reading of Bill 62, An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 with respect to the determination of bargaining units and the certification of trade unions. Mr. McDonell. PRINTED.

M62. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 62, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1995 sur les relations de travail en ce qui concerne la détermination des unités de négociation et l'accréditation des syndicats. M. McDonell. IMPRIMÉ.

M63. Second Reading of Bill 63, 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. PRINTED.

M63. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 63, 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. IMPRIMÉ.

G66. Second Reading of Bill 66, An Act to protect and restore the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin. Hon. Mr. Murray. PRINTED.

G66. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 65, Loi visant la protection et le rétablissement du bassin des Grands Lacs et du fleuve Saint-Laurent. L’hon. M. Murray. IMPRIMÉ.

M69. Second Reading of Bill 69, An Act to amend the Business Corporations Act and the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 with respect to personal real estate corporations. Mr. Smith and Mr. Colle. PRINTED.

M69. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 69, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les sociétés par actions et la Loi de 2002 sur le courtage commercial et immobilier relativement aux sociétés personnelles immobilières. M. Smith et M. Colle. IMPRIMÉ.

M71. Second Reading of Bill 71, An Act to establish the Poet Laureate of Ontario. Mr. Hatfield. PRINTED.

M71. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 71, Loi visant à créér la charge de poète officiel de l'Ontario. M. Hatfield. IMPRIMÉ.

G72. Second Reading of Bill 72, An Act to authorize the expenditure of certain amounts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. Hon. Ms. Matthews. The Lieutenant Governor’s recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 57, has been received. PRINTED.

G72. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 72, Loi autorisant l'utilisation de certaines sommes pour l'exercice se terminant le 31 mars 2015. L’hon. Mme Matthews. La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l’article 57 du Règlement. IMPRIMÉ.

G73. Second Reading of Bill 73, An Act to amend the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act. Hon. Mr. McMeekin. PRINTED.

G73. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 73, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1997 sur les redevances d'aménagement et la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire. L’hon. M. McMeekin. IMPRIMÉ.

M74. Second Reading of Bill 74, An Act to amend the Housing Services Act, 2011 and the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996. Mr. Hardeman.

M74. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 74, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2011 sur les services de logement et la Loi de 1996 sur la divulgation des traitements dans le secteur public. M. Hardeman.

M75. Second Reading of Bill 75, An Act with respect to microbeads. Mrs. Lalonde.

M75. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 75, Loi concernant les microbilles. Mme Lalonde.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

3. Resuming the debate adjourned on July 15, 2014 on the motion that current meetings of the House shall be considered an extension of the Spring Sessional period, as follows:-

Mr. Naqvi moved,

M. Naqvi propose,

That, for the purposes of Standing Order 6(b), the current meetings of the House shall be considered an extension of the Spring Sessional period provided for in Standing Order 6(a).

Debated July 15, 2014. Time used: 1 hr. 13 mins.

4. Resuming the debate adjourned on July 22, 2014 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Final Report of the Select Committee on Developmental Services. Comprehensive response requested from the government pursuant to Standing Order 32(d).

4. Suite du débat ajourné le 22 juillet 2014 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport final du Comité spécial des services aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle. Le comité demande au gouvernement de déposer une réponse globale au rapport conformément à l'article 32(d) du Règlement.

5. Resuming the debate adjourned on October 30, 2014 on the motion for Adoption of the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Ornge Air Ambulance and Related Services: Summary Report. Comprehensive response requested from the government pursuant to Standing Order 32(d).

5. Suite du débat ajourné le 30 octobre 2014 sur la motion portant adoption du rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics concernant les services d’ambulance aérienne et services connexes d’Ornge : Rapport sommaire. Le comité demande au gouvernement de déposer une réponse globale au rapport conformément à l'article 32(d) du Règlement.

18. Resuming the debate adjourned on February 17, 2015 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on The Cancellation and Relocation of the Gas Plants and Document Retention Issues.

18. Suite du débat ajourné le 17 février 2015 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent de la justice concernant L’annulation et le déplacement des centrales au gaz et les questions de conservation des documents.

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 34 – To be debated March 12, 2015.

M75. Second Reading of Bill 75, An Act with respect to microbeads. Mrs. Lalonde.

M75. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 75, Loi concernant les microbilles. Mme Lalonde.

Ballot Item Number 35 – To be debated March 12, 2015.

M71. Second Reading of Bill 71, An Act to establish the Poet Laureate of Ontario. Mr. Hatfield.

M71. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 71, Loi visant à créér la charge de poète officiel de l'Ontario. M. Hatfield.

Ballot Item Number 41 – To be debated April 2, 2015.

M23. Second Reading of Bill 23, An Act to proclaim Magna Carta Day. Mrs. Munro.

M23. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 23, Loi proclamant le Jour de la Grande Charte. Mme Munro.

NOTICES

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT

16. Ms. Matthews — That the Minister of Finance be authorized to pay the salaries of the civil servants and other necessary payments pending the voting of Supply for the period commencing April 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2015, such payments to be charged to the proper appropriation for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, following the voting of Supply. Filed March 5, 2015. Debated and Vote deferred March 9, 2015.

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ NOTICES
OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT
DES DÉPUTÉS

1. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Transportation should prioritize the Highway 6 Morriston Bypass project by placing it on the Southern Highways Program, the Ministry's five-year investment plan in highway construction for Southern Ontario; and in the short term, support immediate measures to calm highway traffic though Morriston in the Township of Puslinch. Filed July 3, 2014.

2. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Transportation should immediately move forward to fulfill the Government's commitment to provide full day, two way GO Transit train service on the Kitchener Line between Waterloo Region and the GTA with stops in Wellington-Halton Hills. Filed July 3, 2014.

3. Mr. Arnott — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should develop a strategy to ensure that all Ontarians have access to affordable, reliable, high speed internet; and work collaboratively with the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus and the Federal Government to achieve this goal through the development of public/private partnerships. Filed July 3, 2014.

4. Mr. Clark — That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care should immediately consider all options to remove the cost of mandatory water testing from non-profit organizations that operate Small Drinking Water Systems; and further that these options include having tests conducted at no charge by local public health units, as is now the case for rural homeowners. Filed July 22, 2014.

11. Mr. Dunlop — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the Ontario College of Trades, should ensure that all tradespeople who currently hold membership with the Ontario College of Trades are surveyed on their satisfaction with the Ontario College of Trades, as part of the pending review of the Ontario College of Trades. Filed November 20, 2014.

12. Mr. Dunlop — That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario and its Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities should take steps toward the establishment of a French language University to be established in the Greater Toronto Area. Filed November 20, 2014.

14. Ms. Thompson — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should recognize the importance of agriculture and food literacy by ensuring that the Ministry of Education includes a mandatory component of career opportunities associated with Ontario's Agri-Food Industry in the grades 9 and 10 Guidance and Career Education Curriculum. Filed November 26, 2014.

18. Mr. Singh — That in the opinion of this House, the government should move immediately to prevent predatory practices by payday loan companies by: banning gift card exchanges at exorbitant rates; capping fees charged on a payday loan at $15 per $100; and increase enforcement against payday loan companies that violate the Payday Loan Act. Filed December 8, 2014.

19. Mr. Pettapiece — That, in the opinion of this House, the government should respect the will of municipalities across Ontario, and respect the resolution passed in this House by all parties on February 27, 2014, by implementing a comprehensive, long-term solution to reform the joint and several liability model, addressing the alarming rise in insurance premiums due to rising litigation and claim costs. Filed February 19, 2015.

BUSINESS IN SELECT COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES RENVOYÉES AUX COMITÉS SPÉCIAUX

SELECT COMMITTEE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT

COMITÉ SPÉCIAL DE LA VIOLENCE ET DU HARCÈLEMENT À CARACTÈRE SEXUEL

To make recommendations to the Legislature with respect to prevention of Sexual Violence and Harassment and to improving our response to Ontarians who have experienced Sexual Violence and Harassment. Referred December 11, 2014.

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES RENVOYÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES FINANCES ET DES AFFAIRES ÉCONOMIQUES

M67. Bill 67, An Act to amend the Liquor Control Act. Mr. Smith. Referred February 26, 2015.

M67. Projet de loi 67, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les alcools. M. Smith. Renvoyé le 26 février 2015.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

M11. Bill 11, An Act to raise awareness about radon, provide for the Ontario Radon Registry and reduce radon levels in dwellings and workplaces. Mr. Qaadri. Referred July 17, 2014.

M11. Projet de loi 11, Loi visant à sensibiliser le public au radon, à prévoir la création du Registre des concentrations de radon en Ontario et à réduire la concentration de ce gaz dans les logements et les lieux de travail. M. Qaadri. Renvoyé le 17 juillet 2014.

M30. Bill 30, An Act to require the establishment of an advisory committee to make recommendations to the Minister of Transportation and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for the improvement of highway incident management. Mrs. Martow. Referred October 23, 2014.

M30. Projet de loi 30, Loi exigeant la constitution d'un comité consultatif pour formuler des recommandations au ministre des Transports et au ministre de la Sécurité communautaire et des Services correctionnels en ce qui concerne l'amélioration de la gestion des incidents de la route. Mme Martow. Renvoyé le 23 octobre 2014.

G31. Bill 31, An Act to amend the Highway 407 East Act, 2012 and the Highway Traffic Act in respect of various matters and to make a consequential amendment to the Provincial Offences Act. Hon. Mr. Del Duca. Referred February 24, 2015.

G31. Projet de loi 31, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2012 sur l'autoroute 407 Est et le Code de la route en ce qui concerne diverses questions et apportant une modification corrélative à la Loi sur les infractions provinciales. L’hon. M. Del Duca. Renvoyé le 24 février 2015.

M39. Bill 39, An Act to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Planning Act and certain regulations. Mr. Milczyn. Referred November 20, 2014.

M39. Projet de loi 39, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2006 sur la cité de Toronto, la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire et certains règlements. M. Milczyn. Renvoyé le 20 novembre 2014.

M46. Bill 46, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act in respect of off-road vehicles. Mr. Vanthof. Referred February 19, 2015.

M46. Projet de loi 46, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui concerne les véhicules tout terrain. M. Vanthof. Renvoyé le 19 février 2015.

M65. Bill 65, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to provide rules for the use of roundabouts. Mr. Harris. Referred March 5, 2015.

M65. Projet de loi 65, Loi modifiant le Code de la route pour prévoir des règles régissant l'utilisation des carrefours giratoires. M. Harris. Renvoyé le 5 mars 2015.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON
JUSTICE POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT
DE LA JUSTICE

M24. Bill 24, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act and the Civil Remedies Act, 2001 to promote public safety by prohibiting driving in a motor vehicle with an unlawfully possessed handgun. Mr. Colle. Referred November 27, 2014.

M24. Projet de loi 24, Loi modifiant le Code de la route et la Loi de 2001 sur les recours civils afin de promouvoir la sécurité publique et d’interdire la conduite sur la voie publique d’un véhicule automobile avec une arme de poing dont la possession est illégale. M. Colle. Renvoyé le 27 novembre 2014.

M36. Bill 36, An Act to amend the Trespass to Property Act. Ms. Jones. Referred December 4, 2014.

M36. Projet de loi 36, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'entrée sans autorisation. Mme Jones. Renvoyé le 4 décembre 2014.

M50. Bill 50, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act. Mr. Nicholls. Referred December 11, 2014.

M50. Projet de loi 50, Loi modifiant le Code de la route. M. Nicholls. Renvoyé le 11 décembre 2014.

M70. Bill 70, An Act respecting protection for registered retirement savings. Mr. Rinaldi. Referred March 5, 2015.

M70. Projet de loi 70, Loi visant à protéger les régimes enregistrés d'épargne en vue de la retraite. M. Rinaldi. Renvoyé le 5 mars 2015.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE L'ASSEMBLÉE LÉGISLATIVE

M12. Bill 12, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 with respect to tips and other gratuities. Mr. Potts. Referred July 17, 2014.

M12. Projet de loi 12, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d’emploi en ce qui concerne les pourboires et autres gratifications. M. Potts. Renvoyé le 17 juillet 2014.

M27. Bill 27, An Act to require a provincial framework and action plan concerning vector-borne and zoonotic diseases. Mr. Barrett. Referred November 20, 2014.

M27. Projet de loi 27, Loi exigeant un cadre et un plan d'action provinciaux concernant les maladies zoonotiques et à transmission vectorielle. M. Barrett. Renvoyé le 20 novembre 2014.

M42. Bill 42, An Act to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 to provide that the head of council of The Regional Municipality of York must be elected. Mr. Ballard. Referred December 4, 2014.

M42. Projet de loi 42, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2001 sur les municipalités pour prévoir que le président du conseil de la municipalité régionale de York doit être élu. M. Ballard. Renvoyé le 4 décembre 2014.

G56. Bill 56, An Act to require the establishment of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan. Hon. Ms. Hunter. Referred February 26, 2015.

G56. Projet de loi 56, Loi exigeant l'établissement du Régime de retraite de la province de l'Ontario. L’hon. Mme Hunter. Renvoyé le 26 février 2015.

M58. Bill 58, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to utility task and all-terrain vehicles. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). Referred February 26, 2015.

M58. Projet de loi 58, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui concerne les autoquads et les véhicules polyvalents. M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). Renvoyé le 26 février 2015.

M64. Bill 64, An Act to amend the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act and the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Ms. Sattler. Referred February 19, 2015.

M64. Projet de loi 64, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le ministère de la Formation et des Collèges et Universités et la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d'emploi. Mme Sattler. Renvoyé le 19 février 2015.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES RÈGLEMENTS ET DES PROJETS DE LOI D’INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

Pr14. Bill Pr14, An Act to revive Ottawa School Day Nursery Inc. Mr. Fraser. Referred December 3, 2014.

M41. Bill 41, An Act to establish the Lung Health Advisory Council and develop a provincial action plan respecting lung disease. Mrs. McGarry. Referred November 20, 2014.

M41. Projet de loi 41, Loi créant le Conseil consultatif de la maladie pulmonaire et visant l'élaboration d'un plan d'action provincial à l'égard des maladies pulmonaires. Mme McGarry. Renvoyé le 20 novembre 2014.

M68. Bill 68, An Act to amend the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to keep voting places open until 9 p.m. Mr. Berardinetti. Referred February 26, 2015.

M68. Projet de loi 68, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1996 sur les élections municipales pour que les bureaux de vote restent ouverts jusqu’à 21 h. M. Berardinetti. Renvoyé le 26 février 2015.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON
SOCIAL POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT
DE LA POLITIQUE SOCIALE

M13. Bill 13, An Act to proclaim the month of June as Ontario Bike Month. Ms. McMahon. Referred July 17, 2014.

M13. Projet de loi 13, Loi proclamant le mois de juin Mois de la bicyclette en Ontario. Mme McMahon. Renvoyé le 17 juillet 2014.

M17. Bill 17, An Act to protect child performers in the live entertainment industry and the recorded entertainment industry. Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). Referred October 30, 2014.

M17. Projet de loi 17, Loi visant à protéger les enfants artistes dans l'industrie du spectacle vivant et l'industrie du spectacle enregistré. M. Miller (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek). Renvoyé le 30 octobre 2014.

M20. Bill 20, An Act to protect pupils with asthma. Mr. Yurek. Referred October 23, 2014.

M20. Projet de loi 20, Loi protégeant les élèves asthmatiques. M. Yurek. Renvoyé le 23 octobre 2014.

M28. Bill 28, An Act to proclaim the month of October as Hispanic Heritage Month. Mrs. Martins. Referred October 30, 2014.

M28. Projet de loi 28, Loi proclamant le mois d'octobre Mois du patrimoine hispanique. Mme Martins. Renvoyé le 30 octobre 2014.

M54. Bill 54, An Act to amend the Child and Family Services Act with respect to children 16 years of age and older. Mr. McDonell. Referred March 5, 2015.

M54. Projet de loi 54, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les services à l'enfance et à la famille en ce qui concerne les enfants de 16 ans et plus. M. McDonell. Renvoyé le 5 mars 2015.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment will meet pursuant to the Order of the House dated December 11, 2014, as follows:

Wednesday, March 11

4:00 p.m.

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet to consider Bill 31, An Act to amend the Highway 407 East Act, 2012 and the Highway Traffic Act in respect of various matters and to make a consequential amendment to the Provincial Offences Act, as follows:

Wednesday, March 11

4:00 p.m.

Room No. 2

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

Today

9:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

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

Wednesday, March 11

1:00 p.m.

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet to consider Chapter 3 – Section 3.03 (Financial Services Commission of Ontario – Pension Plan and Financial Service Regulatory Oversight) of the 2014 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, as follows:

Wednesday, March 11

9:00 a.m. (closed session)

and 12:30 p.m.

Room No. 151

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet to consider the Draft Report on Regulations, as follows:

Wednesday, March 11

9:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

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.

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234. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education provide the procedure used to secure and store files, emails, and all other electronic work when Deputy Ministers and Assistant Deputy Ministers retire, quit, transfer, or are removed from their position. March 5, 2015.

235. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Premier provide the procedure used to secure files, emails, and all other electronic material from the members of your transition team when they completed their work. March 5, 2015.

236. Mr. Hillier — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy please provide information comparing the number of customer complaints being received regarding other LDCs in comparison to the complaints being received from Hydro One Network's customers, on matters of both billing errors and time-of-use meter problems, providing numbers for each of the LDCs, including Hydro One Networks, for both billing errors and time-of-use meter problems. March 9, 2015.

237. Mr. Tabuns — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide a report on the elements of the Hydro One transmission system that failed in the blackouts in Toronto on March 2, 2015. March 9, 2015.

238. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Energy explain how the Innergex wind farm proposal for Merrick Township satisfies federal aviation safety guidelines regarding wind turbine proximity to Jack Garland Airport, and whether the standard 15 kilometre aviation setback will be upheld. March 10, 2015.

239. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs state whether he's prepared to allow the Innergex wind farm proposal for Mattawan Township scuttle decades of negotiations on the Algonquin Land Claim. March 10, 2015.

240. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Northern Development and Mines state when he plans to appoint representatives of First Nations and/or the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) to the Ring of Fire Development Corporation Board. March 10, 2015.

241. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure state how much money from the MaRS bailout payment is being included in the government's deficit estimates for the 2013 to 2017 fiscal years inclusive. March 10, 2015.

242. Ms. DiNovo — Enquiry of the Ministry —Would the Minister of Transportation please provide an itemized list, with costs, of the upgrades to municipal infrastructure performed as part of the Georgetown South GO Rail project that make up the $95 million Metrolinx recently requested of the City of Toronto. March 10, 2015.

243. Ms. DiNovo — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation please provide a copy of any "crossing agreements" that oblige the City of Toronto to help pay for upgrades to municipal infrastructure undertaken by Metrolinx or the provincial government as part of the Georgetown South GO Rail project. March 10, 2015

244. Ms. DiNovo — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation please provide an estimate of the City of Toronto's share, under existing crossing agreements, of the costs of upgrades to municipal infrastructure to be undertaken by Metrolinx or the provincial government as part of the Eglinton-Crosstown project. March 10, 2015.

245. Ms. DiNovo — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation please provide a copy of the province's funding agreement(s) with the City of Toronto and the TTC with respect to the municipally-owned portion of the Union Station revitalization project, including any agreements concerning provincial funding for unforeseen project cost overruns. March 10, 2015.

246. Ms. DiNovo — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation please provide a summary of any changes requested or mandated by Metrolinx or the provincial government with respect to the municipally-owned portion of the Union Station revitalization project, after the project's original $2.6 billion budget was finalized. March 10, 2015.

247. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Community and Social Services reveal which recommendations provided by the Second Legislative Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act it plans to implement, the action plan for both short-term and long-term implementation measures and exactly when the Ministry will publicly announce these next steps. March 10, 2015.

248. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Community and Social Services disclose why it refused to heed repeated staff warnings about the $240 million SAMS computer system problems impacting social assistance administrators and recipients in Ontario and provide the total cost of hiring a third party independent advisor to investigate the issue. March 10, 2015.

249. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Community and Social Services disclose the financial impact to date of the total overtime costs related to the SAMS computer failure, including those incurred directly by the Ministry as well as any arm's length agencies responsible for administering services under the Developmental Services Act. March 10, 2015.

250. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Community and Social Services disclose how it plans to reverse the 720 T5 forms that were misdirected to recipients in error, provide the total costs (including overtime charges) incurred by the Ministry to fix the problem and outline the preventative measures put in place to ensure that something like this does not happen again. March 10, 2015.

251. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Community and Social Services reveal how the Ministry plans to mitigate the adverse effects of cutting the ODSP work-related benefit as part of its update of the Work Related Benefit website page to ensure recipients and other eligible individuals are well aware of the change. March 10, 2015.

252. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Community and Social Services provide the Ministry's projections of the anticipated caseload for the new Employment-Related Benefit, as well as the actual up-to-date caseloads for each of the seven existing Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program employment benefits that will be eliminated as of October 1, 2015. March 10, 2015.

253. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Community and Social Services provide the Ministry's projections of how many of the 36,000 ODSP clients who currently receive the Work-Related Benefit will qualify for the new Employment-Related Benefit. March 10, 2015.

254. Ms. Forster — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing confirm if the Ministry intends to conduct a full review of the Ontario Municipal Board, and if so, when will this take place. March 10, 2015.

Order of Precedence for Private Members' Public Business to be called during the First Session of the Forty-first Parliament according to the draw on July 2, 2014, 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 Quarante et unième législature d'après le tirage au sort tenu le 2 juillet 2014, conformément à l’alinéa 98 b) du Règlement.

Effective March 9, 2015 / replaces previous lists

* Revision

+ Notice waived