Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Assemblée

législative
de l’Ontario

Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

No. 160

No 160

1st Session
42nd Parliament

1re session
42e législature

Tuesday
May 12, 2020

Mardi

12 mai 2020

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

The Speaker informed the House that, in the name of Her Majesty the Queen, Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor had been pleased to assent to the following Bill in her office on April 14, 2020.

Le Président a informé l’Assemblée qu’au nom de Sa Majesté la Reine, Son Honneur la lieutenante-gouverneure a eu le plaisir de sanctionner le projet de loi suivant dans son bureau le 14 avril 2020.

Bill 189, An Act to amend various Acts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Projet de loi 189, Loi modifiant diverses lois pour lutter contre le coronavirus (COVID-19).

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Mr. Calandra,

Sur la motion de M. Calandra,

Ordered, That for the remainder of the Spring Meeting Period provided for in Standing Order 7(a)(i), Members be permitted to speak and vote from any Member’s desk in the Chamber in order to observe recommended physical distancing.

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé l’Assemblée,

That the Clerk has received from the Chief Electoral Officer and laid upon the Table the following certificate of a by-election:-

Que le greffier a reçu du Directeur général des élections et a déposé le certificat d’une élection partielle :-

ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF

ORLÉANS – STEPHEN BLAIS

PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

CIRCONSCRIPTION ÉLECTORALE

D’ORLÉANS – STEPHEN BLAIS

PROVINCE DE L’ONTARIO

Mr. Todd Decker

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

Legislative Building

Room 104

111 Wellesley Street West

Queen’s Park

Toronto, Ontario

M7A 1A2

Monsieur Todd Decker

Greffier de l’Assemblée législative

Édifice de l’Assemblée législative

Bureau 104

111 rue Wellesley ouest

Queen’s Park

Toronto (Ontario)

M7A 1A2

Dear Mr. Decker:

A Writ of Election dated the twenty-ninth day of January, 2020, was issued by the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario, and was addressed to Richard Lalonde, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Orléans, for the election of a Member to represent the said Electoral District of Orléans in the Legislative Assembly of this Province in the room of Marie-France Lalonde who, since her election as representative of the said Electoral District of Orléans, has resigned her seat. This is to certify that, a poll having been granted and held in Orléans on the twenty-seventh day of February, 2020, Stephen Blais has been returned as duly elected as appears by the Return of the said Writ of Election, dated the third day of March, 2020, which is now lodged of record in my office.

Monsieur Decker,

Un décret de convocation des électeurs et des électrices a été émis le vingt-neuvième jour de janvier 2020 par l’honorable lieutenante-gouverneure de la province de l’Ontario à l’adresse de Richard Lalonde, directeur du scrutin de la circonscription électorale d’Orléans, en vue de l’élection d’un député pour représenter ladite circonscription électorale d’Orléans à l’Assemblée législative de la province à la place de Marie-France Lalonde qui, depuis son élection à titre de députée de ladite circonscription électorale d’Orléans, a démissionné. Nous attestons par la présente qu’un scrutin ayant été décidé et tenu dans Orléans le vingt-septième jour de février 2020, Stephen Blais a été dûment élu, tel qu’en fait foi le rapport de ladite élection, en date du troisième jour de mars 2020, qui a été déposé au registre de mon bureau.

GREG ESSENSA

CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

Toronto, March 13, 2020

(Sessional Paper No. 459)

GREG ESSENSA

DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL DES ÉLECTIONS

Toronto, le 13 mars 2020

(Document parlementaire no 459)

Stephen Blais, Member for the Electoral District of Orléans, having taken the Oath and subscribed the Roll, took his seat.

Stephen Blais, député de la circonscription électorale d’Orléans, ayant prêté serment et signé le registre, a pris sa siège.

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé l’Assemblée,

That the Clerk has received from the Chief Electoral Officer and laid upon the Table the following certificate of a by-election:-

Que le greffier a reçu du Directeur général des élections et a déposé le certificat d’une élection partielle :-

ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF

OTTAWA—VANIER –

LUCILLE COLLARD

PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

CIRCONSCRIPTION ÉLECTORALE

D’OTTAWA—VANIER –

LUCILLE COLLARD

PROVINCE DE L’ONTARIO

Mr. Todd Decker

Clerk of the Legislative Assembly

Legislative Building

Room 104

111 Wellesley Street West

Queen’s Park

Toronto, Ontario

M7A 1A2

Monsieur Todd Decker

Greffier de l’Assemblée législative

Édifice de l’Assemblée législative

Bureau 104

111 rue Wellesley ouest

Queen’s Park

Toronto (Ontario)

M7A 1A2

Dear Mr. Decker:

A Writ of Election dated the twenty-ninth day of January, 2020, was issued by the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Ontario, and was addressed to Allen Fournier, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Ottawa—Vanier, for the election of a Member to represent the said Electoral District of Ottawa—Vanier in the Legislative Assembly of this Province in the room of Nathalie Des Rosiers who, since her election as representative of the said Electoral District of Ottawa—Vanier, has resigned her seat. This is to certify that, a poll having been granted and held in Ottawa—Vanier on the twenty-seventh day of February, 2020, Lucille Collard has been returned as duly elected as appears by the Return of the said Writ of Election, dated the third day of March, 2020, which is now lodged of record in my office.

Monsieur Decker,

Un décret de convocation des électeurs et des électrices a été émis le vingt-neuvième jour de janvier 2020 par l’honorable lieutenante-gouverneure de la province de l’Ontario à l’adresse de Allen Fournier, directeur du scrutin de la circonscription électorale d’Ottawa—Vanier, en vue de l’élection d’un député pour représenter ladite circonscription électorale d’Ottawa—Vanier à l’Assemblée législative de la province à la place de Nathalie Des Rosiers qui, depuis son élection à titre de députée de ladite circonscription électorale d’Ottawa—Vanier, a démissionné. Nous attestons par la présente qu’un scrutin ayant été décidé et tenu dans Ottawa—Vanier le vingt-septième jour de février 2020, Lucille Collard a été dûment élue, tel qu’en fait foi le rapport de ladite élection, en date du troisième jour de mars 2020, qui a été déposé au registre de mon bureau.

GREG ESSENSA

CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

Toronto, March 13, 2020

(Sessional Paper No. 460)

GREG ESSENSA

DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL DES ÉLECTIONS

Toronto, le 13 mars 2020

(Document parlementaire no 460)

Lucille Collard, Member for the Electoral District of Ottawa—Vanier, having taken the Oath and subscribed the Roll, took her seat.

Lucille Collard, députée de la circonscription électorale d’Ottawa—Vanier, ayant prêté serment et signé le registre, a pris sa siège.

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Mr. Calandra,

Sur la motion de M. Calandra,

Ordered, That the motion to extend the period of emergency, as recommended to the Speaker by the Premier in his letter dated May 11, 2020 be permitted to be called today and moved without notice; and

That when the Order is called, 100 minutes shall be allotted to the debate on the motion with 20 minutes allotted to the Government, 20 minutes to the Official Opposition, 20 minutes to the independent Liberal Members as a group, 20 minutes to the Independent Green Member, and 20 minutes to the Member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston (Mr. Hillier), at the end of which time the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and put the question without further debate or amendment; and

That in the case of any division relating to any proceedings on this motion, the division bell shall be limited to 5 minutes.

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

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

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

Bill 190, An Act to enact one Act and amend various Acts in respect of COVID-19 and to make other amendments. Hon. Mr. Calandra.

Projet de loi 190, Loi édictant une loi et modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait à la COVID-19 et apportant d’autres modifications. L’hon. M. Calandra.

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Mr. Calandra,

Sur la motion de M. Calandra,

Ordered, That for today’s meeting, and for the remainder of the Spring Meeting Period provided for in Standing Order 7(a)(i), the proceeding “Introduction of Visitors” shall be suspended; and

That the Speaker shall apportion questions during Question Period as follows:

That the Afternoon Routine shall commence at 1:00 p.m.; and

That following today’s sitting and notwithstanding any Standing Order, for the remainder of the Spring Meeting Period the House shall meet on:

Tuesday, May 19, 2020;

Wednesday, May 20, 2020;

Tuesday, May 26, 2020;

Wednesday, May 27, 2020;

Tuesday, June 2, 2020;

Wednesday, June 3, 2020; and

That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or special Order of the House, the Order for Second Reading of Bill 190, An Act to enact one Act and amend various Acts in respect of COVID-19 and to make other amendments, may be called today, and when that Order is called, 45 minutes shall be allotted to the debate on the motion for Second Reading of the Bill, with 15 minutes allotted to the Government, 15 minutes allotted to the Official Opposition, and 15 minutes allotted to the Independent Members as a group, at the end of which time the Speaker shall interrupt and put every question necessary to dispose of this stage of the Bill without further debate or amendment and at such time the Bill shall be ordered for Third Reading; and

That the Order for Third Reading of Bill 190 shall then immediately be called, and the question shall be put on the motion for Third Reading of the Bill without debate or amendment; and

That, should consideration of Bill 190 extend past 10:15 a.m., the Speaker shall delay the commencement of the Morning Routine accordingly; and

That, in the case of any division relating to any proceedings on the Bill, the division bell shall be limited to 5 minutes; and

That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or Special Order of the House, the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, and all other committees when they are authorized to resume meeting pursuant to the Order of the House dated March 19, 2020, are authorized to use electronic means of communication when meeting, and committee members, witnesses, and/or staff are not required to be in one physical place, in accordance with the following guidelines:

a) The electronic means of communication is approved by the Speaker;

b) The meeting is held in a room in the Legislative Building, and at least the Chair/Acting Chair, and the Clerk of the Committee are physically present;

c) Other Members of the committee participating by electronic means of communication, whose identity and location within the Province of Ontario have been verified by the Chair, are deemed to be present and included in quorum;

d) The Chair shall ensure that the Standing Orders and regular committee practices are observed to the greatest extent possible, making adjustments to committee procedures only where necessary to facilitate the physical distancing and electronic participation of Members, witnesses, and staff; and

That, notwithstanding the Order of the House dated March 19, 2020, the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is authorized to meet at the call of the Chair to consider its Order of Reference dated March 25, 2020, respecting the Economic and Fiscal Update Act, 2020 (Bill 188); and

To study the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the following sectors of the economy and measures which will contribute to their recovery:

a) Tourism

b) Culture and Heritage

c) Municipalities, Construction, and Building

d) Infrastructure

e) Small and Medium Enterprises

f) Other economic sectors selected by the Committee

That notwithstanding Standing Orders 38 (b), (c), and (d) the interim reports presented under this Order of Reference shall not be placed on the Orders and Notices Paper for further consideration by the House nor shall the government be required to table a comprehensive response; and

That notwithstanding Standing Orders 116 (a), (b) and (c), the membership of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs for the duration of its consideration of the Order of Reference provided for in this motion shall be:

Mr. Sandhu, Chair [Sub-committee Chair]

Mr. Roberts, Vice-Chair

Mr. Arthur

Mr. Cho (Willowdale) [Sub-committee Member]

Mr. Crawford

Ms. Hunter [Sub-committee Member]

Mr. Mamakwa

Mr. Piccini

Mr. Schreiner

Ms. Shaw [Sub-committee Member]

Ms. Skelly [Sub-committee Member]

Mr. Smith (Peterborough—Kawartha)

Ms. Andrew (non-voting member)

Mr. Blais (non-voting member)

Ms. Fife (non-voting member)

Mr. Hillier (non-voting member)

Ms. Khanjin (non-voting member)

Mr. Rasheed (non-voting member)

Mr. Vanthof (non-voting member); and

That, should the electronic participation of any voting Member of the Committee be temporarily interrupted as a result of technical issues, a non-voting Member of the same party shall be permitted to cast a vote in their absence; and

That this House acknowledges that, in accordance with the COVID-19 Active Screening Protocol put in place by the Speaker, any person may be refused entry to the Legislative Precinct, or any part thereof; and

This House acknowledges that Members of the Assembly are subject to the COVID-19 Active Screening Protocol put in place by the Speaker; and

This House confers the sole and personal authority on the Speaker to refuse the entry of any Member of the Assembly, or any other person, to the Legislative Precinct, or any part thereof, pursuant to the COVID-19 Active Screening Protocol; and

This House authorizes that any delegate of the Speaker may temporarily delay the entry of any Member of the Assembly to the Legislative Precinct, or any part thereof, pursuant to the COVID-19 Active Screening Protocol until such a time as the Speaker can be consulted in the specific matter; and

That the Speaker shall be immediately consulted on the delay of entry and potential refusal of entry of any Member of the Assembly; and

That in each instance where a Member of the Assembly is delayed entry by a delegate of the Speaker, pursuant to the COVID-19 Active Screening Protocol, the Speaker shall render a decision to refuse or allow entry of any Member of the Assembly to the Legislative Precinct, or any part thereof, and that the Speaker shall personally make this decision as soon as is practicable; and

This House acknowledges that, in the foregoing provisions relating to refusal or delay of entry of Members of the Assembly, that the Speaker is acting on behalf of this House and that this House authorizes the Speaker to act on its behalf until 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2020 or such time as determined by a future Order of the House.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Second Reading of Bill 190, An Act to enact one Act and amend various Acts in respect of COVID-19 and to make other amendments.

Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 190, Loi édictant une loi et modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait à la COVID-19 et apportant d’autres modifications.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

Pursuant to the Order of the House passed earlier today,

Conformément à l’ordre de l’Assemblée adopté plus tôt aujourd’hui,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Pursuant to the Order of the House passed earlier today,

Conformément à l’ordre de l’Assemblée adopté plus tôt aujourd’hui,

Ordered for Third Reading.

Ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Third Reading of Bill 190, An Act to enact one Act and amend various Acts in respect of COVID-19 and to make other amendments.

Troisième lecture du projet de loi 190, Loi édictant une loi et modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait à la COVID-19 et apportant d’autres modifications.

Pursuant to the Order of the House passed earlier today,

Conformément à l’ordre de l’Assemblée adopté plus tôt aujourd’hui,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Carried.

Adoptée.

The Bill passed.

Le projet de loi est adopté.

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Ms. Sattler,

Sur la motion de Mme Sattler,

Ordered, That notwithstanding Standing Order 46(b)(vi), the Official Opposition be permitted to file an Opposition Day motion to be debated on Tuesday May 19, 2020.

The House recessed at 10:07 a.m.

À 10 h 07, l’Assemblée a suspendu la séance.

10:15 A.M.

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QUESTION PERIOD

PÉRIODE DE QUESTIONS

Mr. Bethlenfalvy delivered to the Speaker a message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor signed by her own hand, and the said message was read by the Speaker and is as follows:-

V. ELIZABETH DOWDESWELL

The Lieutenant Governor transmits Estimates of certain sums required for the services of the Province for the year ending 31 March 2021 and recommends them to the Legislative Assembly.

La lieutenante-gouverneure transmet les prévisions des dépenses visant les montants nécessaires au fonctionnement de la province pour l’exercice se terminant le 31 mars 2021 et les recommande à l’Assemblée législative.

Toronto, 7 May, 2020.

Toronto, le 7 mai 2020.

(Sessional Paper No. 484, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Attorney General; Cabinet Office; Children, Community and Social Services; Colleges and Universities; Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; Education; Energy, Northern Development and Mines; Environment, Conservation and Parks; Finance; Francophone Affairs; Government and Consumer Services; Health; Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries; Indigenous Affairs; Infrastructure; Labour, Training and Skills Development; Lieutenant Governor, Office of the; Long-Term Care; Municipal Affairs and Housing; Natural Resources and Forestry; Premier, Office of the; Seniors and Accessibility; Solicitor General; Transportation; Treasury Board Secretariat).

(Document parlementaire no 484, Agriculture, Alimentation et Affaires rurales; Procureur général; Bureau du Conseil des ministres; Services à l’enfance et Services sociaux et communautaires; Collèges et Universités; Développement économique, Création d’emplois et Commerce; Éducation; Énergie, Développement du Nord et Mines; Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Finances; Affaires francophones; Services gouvernementaux et Services aux consommateurs; Santé; Industries du patrimoine, du sport, du tourisme et de la culture; Affaires autochtones; Infrastructure; Travail, Formation et Développement des compétences; Bureau du lieutenant-gouverneur; Soins de longue durée; Affaires municipales et Logement; Richesses naturelles et Forêts; Cabinet du Premier ministre; Services aux aînés et Accessibilité; Solliciteur général; Transports; Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor).

Ordered, That the message of the Lieutenant Governor together with the Estimates accompanying same be deemed to be referred to the Standing Committee on Estimates pursuant to Standing Order 62.

The House recessed at 11:40 a.m.

À 11 h 40, l’Assemblée a suspendu la séance.

1:00 P.M.

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The Speaker informed the House that, in the name of Her Majesty the Queen, Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor had been pleased to assent to the following Bill in her office on May 12, 2020.

Le Président a informé l’Assemblée qu’au nom de Sa Majesté la Reine, Son Honneur la lieutenante-gouverneure a eu le plaisir de sanctionner le projet de loi suivant dans son bureau le 12 mai 2020.

Bill 190, An Act to enact one Act and amend various Acts in respect of COVID-19 and to make other amendments.

Projet de loi 190, Loi édictant une loi et modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait à la COVID-19 et apportant d’autres modifications.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Ms. Khanjin moved,

Mme Khanjin propose,

Whereas an emergency was declared by Order in Council 518/2020 (Ontario Regulation 50/20) on March 17, 2020 pursuant to section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; and

Whereas the emergency was extended past the end of March 31, 2020 for a period of 14 days by Ontario Regulation 84/20 on March 30, 2020 pursuant to subsection 7.0.7 (2) of the Act; and

Whereas the emergency was extended by resolution of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for a period of 28 days on April 14, 2020 pursuant to subsection 7.0.7 (3) of the Act; and

Whereas the period of the emergency may be further extended only by resolution of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario pursuant to subsection 7.0.7 (3) of the Act; and

Whereas the Premier has recommended that the period of the emergency be extended for 21 days;

Therefore, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario hereby declares that the period of the emergency is extended past the end of May 12, 2020 for a further period of 21 days.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

Pursuant to the Order of the House passed earlier today,

Conformément à l’ordre de l’Assemblée adopté plus tôt aujourd’hui,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Resolved, Whereas an emergency was declared by Order in Council 518/2020 (Ontario Regulation 50/20) on March 17, 2020 pursuant to section 7.0.1 of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; and

Whereas the emergency was extended past the end of March 31, 2020 for a period of 14 days by Ontario Regulation 84/20 on March 30, 2020 pursuant to subsection 7.0.7 (2) of the Act; and

Whereas the emergency was extended by resolution of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for a period of 28 days on April 14, 2020 pursuant to subsection 7.0.7 (3) of the Act; and

Whereas the period of the emergency may be further extended only by resolution of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario pursuant to subsection 7.0.7 (3) of the Act; and

Whereas the Premier has recommended that the period of the emergency be extended for 21 days;

Therefore, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario hereby declares that the period of the emergency is extended past the end of May 12, 2020 for a further period of 21 days.

At 2:09 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 9(e), the Government House Leader indicated that no further business would be called and therefore the House adjourned.

À 14 h 09, conformément à l’article 9 e) du Règlement le leader parlementaire du gouvernement a indiqué qu’aucune autre affaire ne serait à l’ordre du jour et par conséquent, l’Assemblée a ajourné ses travaux.

le président

Ted Arnott

Speaker

SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 43

DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 43 DU RÈGLEMENT

COMPENDIA:

Bill 190, An Act to enact one Act and amend various Acts in respect of COVID-19 and to make other amendments / Projet de loi 190, Loi édictant une loi et modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait à la COVID-19 et apportant d’autres modifications (No. 483) (Tabled May 12, 2020).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated April 24, 2020 (No. 479) (Tabled April 24, 2020).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated May 1, 2020 (No. 480) (Tabled May 1, 2020).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated May 8, 2020 (No. 481) (Tabled May 8, 2020).

Letter to the Speaker from the Premier regarding the recommendation that the Legislative Assembly extend the period of the emergency declared on March 17, 2020 for a further 21 days pursuant to subsection 7.0.7 (3) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (No. 482) (Tabled May 11, 2020).

RESPONSES TO PETITIONS

RÉPONSES AUX PÉTITIONS

Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant (Sessional Paper No. P-96):

(Tabled December 5, 2019) Ms. Andrew.

Post secondary education (Sessional Paper No. P-130):

(Tabled December 5, 2019) Ms. Berns-McGown.

(Tabled December 5, 2019) Mr. Burch.

Abuse awareness and prevention (Sessional Paper No. P-142):

(Tabled December 2, 2019) Mr. Mantha.