Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Legislative

Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée

législative
de l’Ontario

Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

No. 32

No 32

2nd Session
42nd Parliament

2e session
42e législature

Thursday
December 9, 2021

Jeudi
9 décembre 2021

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Third Reading of Bill 34, An Act to proclaim May as Anti-Asian Racism Education Month.

Troisième lecture du projet de loi 34, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois de sensibilisation au racisme anti-asiatique.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

Pursuant to the Order of the House dated December 6, 2021,

Conformément à l’ordre de l’Assemblée du 6 décembre 2021,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Carried.

Adoptée.

The Bill passed.

Le projet de loi est adopté.

Third Reading of Bill 58, An Act to proclaim March as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Troisième lecture du projet de loi 58, Loi proclamant le mois de mars Mois de sensibilisation à l’endométriose.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

Pursuant to the Order of the House dated December 6, 2021,

Conformément à l’ordre de l’Assemblée du 6 décembre 2021,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Carried.

Adoptée.

The Bill passed.

Le projet de loi est adopté.

At 9:45 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 9(e), the Deputy Government House Leader (Mr. Parsa) indicated that no further business would be called and therefore the House recessed.

À 9 h 45, conformément à l’article 9 e) du Règlement, le leader parlementaire adjoint du gouvernement (M. Parsa) a indiqué qu’aucune autre affaire ne serait à l’ordre du jour et par conséquent, l’Assemblée suspendait ses travaux.

10:15 A.M.

10 H 15

QUESTION PERIOD

PÉRIODE DE QUESTIONS

Pursuant to Standing Order 7(e), the Government House Leader indicated that the evening meeting period was no longer required and therefore cancelled.

Conformément à l’article 7 e) du Règlement, le leader parlementaire du gouvernement a indiqué que la réunion en soirée n’était plus nécessaire et par conséquent était annulée.

DEFERRED VOTES

VOTES DIFFÉRÉS

Motion for closure on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 43, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes.

Motion de clôture sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre les mesures budgétaires et à édicter et à modifier diverses lois.

Carried on the following division:-

Adoptée par le vote suivant :-

AYES / POUR - 45

Anand

Babikian

Bethlenfalvy

Bouma

Calandra

Cho (Scarborough North)

Cho (Willowdale)

Clark

Coe

Crawford

Cuzzetto

Dunlop

Ford

Fullerton

Gill

Hogarth

Kanapathi

Ke

Kusendova

Lecce

McKenna

Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka)

Mulroney

Oosterhoff

Pang

Parsa

Piccini

Rasheed

Roberts

Romano

Sabawy

Sandhu

Sarkaria

Scott

Skelly

Smith (Bay of Quinte)

Smith (Peterborough—Kawartha)

Tangri

Thanigasalam

Thompson

Tibollo

Wai

Walker

Yakabuski

Yurek

NAYS / CONTRE - 21

Andrew

Begum

Blais

Collard

Fife

Fraser

Gates

Gélinas

Hassan

Hunter

Karpoche

Mamakwa

Schreiner

Simard

Singh (Brampton East)

Stevens

Stiles

Taylor

Vanthof

West

Yarde

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Third Reading of Bill 43, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes.

Troisième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre les mesures budgétaires et à édicter et à modifier diverses lois.

Carried on the following division:-

Adoptée par le vote suivant :-

AYES / POUR - 45

Anand

Babikian

Bethlenfalvy

Bouma

Calandra

Cho (Scarborough North)

Cho (Willowdale)

Clark

Coe

Crawford

Cuzzetto

Dunlop

Ford

Fullerton

Gill

Hogarth

Kanapathi

Ke

Kusendova

Lecce

McKenna

Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka)

Mulroney

Oosterhoff

Pang

Parsa

Piccini

Rasheed

Roberts

Romano

Sabawy

Sandhu

Sarkaria

Scott

Skelly

Smith (Bay of Quinte)

Smith (Peterborough—Kawartha)

Tangri

Thanigasalam

Thompson

Tibollo

Wai

Walker

Yakabuski

Yurek

NAYS / CONTRE - 21

Andrew

Begum

Blais

Collard

Fife

Fraser

Gates

Gélinas

Hassan

Hunter

Karpoche

Mamakwa

Schreiner

Simard

Singh (Brampton East)

Stevens

Stiles

Taylor

Vanthof

West

Yarde

The Bill passed.

Le projet de loi est adopté.

The House recessed at 12:24 p.m.

À 12 h 24, l’Assemblée a suspendu la séance.

1:00 P.M.

13 H

REPORTS BY COMMITTEES

RAPPORTS DE COMITÉS

Standing Committee on Public Accounts:-

Comité permanent des comptes publics :-

Mr. Natyshak moved the adoption of the Committee’s Report as follows:-

On April 28, 2021, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts passed a motion requesting that the Auditor General conduct a value-for-money audit on Laurentian University’s operations for the 2010-2020 period. On October 6, 2021, the Auditor General updated the Committee on restrictions imposed by the University on her office’s work.

The Committee sent three letters to Laurentian University, on October 15, October 22 and November 3, 2021. The first two letters demanded that Laurentian University produce the documents required by the Committee in order to conduct its work. The last letter requested Laurentian to specify its objections to the Committee’s demand. The Committee received correspondence from counsel to the University on October 19, October 29 and November 10, 2021, indicating that the University was not willing to provide all of the documents requested by the Committee. On November 17, 2021, the University began to produce to the Committee some documents it had deemed did not contain privileged information or relate to the University’s ongoing Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) restructuring proceedings.

On November 18, 2021, the Committee sent a letter inviting representatives from Laurentian University, with counsel, to appear before the Committee in order to explain the University’s position regarding the Committee’s authority to compel the production of documents; to address the University’s concerns regarding the sensitivity of documents related to the audit of Laurentian University; and to explain the University’s plan to comply with the Committee’s demand for the production of documents in a full and timely manner. Counsel for the University responded on November 22, 2021, indicating that the University’s representatives and counsels would be in attendance before the Committee on December 1, 2021.

On November 30, 2021, counsel for Laurentian University sent a letter to the Committee offering to produce (i) all documents, including those subject to privilege, created before the University began to consult with external insolvency counsel in March 2020, and (ii) many non-CCAA privileged documents created after that date, but only subject to wholly unacceptable conditions challenging the rights and privileges of Parliament. The University remains unwilling to provide documents related to the CCAA restructuring.

On December 1, 2021, representatives from Laurentian University and their counsel appeared before a closed session meeting of the Committee.

At its meeting on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the Committee adopted a motion requesting that the House authorize the Speaker to issue a Warrant to command and compel the production of the documents set out in Appendices A and B of this report.

The Committee previously met on three occasions (October 6, October 20 and November 3, 2021) to discuss this matter. At the first two meetings, the Committee agreed to send letters to Laurentian University demanding the documents that the Committee needed to do its work effectively.

Laurentian University has provided some of the documents requested by the Committee, but has refused to provide all of the documents outlined in the Committee’s letters.

Your Committee therefore recommends that the House command and compel Dr. Robert Haché and Mr. Claude Lacroix of Laurentian University to produce to the Committee by February 1, 2022 the documents set out in Appendices A and B of this report, as provided for by the constitutional doctrine of Parliamentary Privilege and that the Speaker issue a Warrant to such effect. (Sessional Paper No. 80).

Mr. Natyshak moved adjournment of the debate.

M. Natyshak propose l’ajournement du débat.

Lost.

Rejetée.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Report adopted.

Rapport adopté.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

DÉPÔT DE PROJETS DE LOI

The following Bills were introduced and read the first time:-

Les projets de loi suivants sont présentés et lus une première fois :-

Bill 79, An Act to enact the Right to Timely Mental Health and Addiction Care for Children and Youth Act, 2021. Ms. Karpoche.

Projet de loi 79, Loi édictant la Loi de 2021 sur le droit des enfants et des jeunes à des soins de santé mentale et au traitement de toxicomanies en temps opportun. Mme Karpoche.

Bill 80, An Act to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006, the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Election Act with respect to ranked ballot by-laws for council elections. Ms. Hunter.

Projet de loi 80, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2006 sur la cité de Toronto, la Loi de 2001 sur les municipalités et la Loi électorale en ce qui concerne les règlements municipaux sur le scrutin préférentiel pour les élections au conseil. Mme Hunter.

Bill 81, An Act to establish a framework for the licensing of supportive living accommodation. Mr. Burch.

Projet de loi 81, Loi établissant un cadre pour la délivrance de permis d’exploitation de logements supervisés. M. Burch.

Bill 82, An Act to proclaim May 10 as the Day of Remembrance and Action Against Anti-Asian Racism. Ms. Karpoche, Ms. Bell, Mr. Glover and Mr. Kernaghan.

Projet de loi 82, Loi proclamant le 10 mai comme Journée du souvenir et d’action contre le racisme anti-asiatique. Mme Karpoche, Mme Bell, M. Glover et M. Kernaghan.

PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Land lease communities and homeowners (Sessional Paper No. P-32) Mr. Gates.

Bradford Bypass (Sessional Paper No. P-44) Ms. Begum.

413 GTA West Highway (Sessional Paper No. P-46) Ms. Karpoche.

Vulnerable road users (Sessional Paper No. P-68) Ms. Begum.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

With unanimous consent to move a motion without notice,

Avec le consentement unanime de proposé une motion sans préavis,

On motion by Mr. Parsa,

Sur la motion de M. Parsa ,

Ordered, That the Orders for Second and Third Reading of the following Private Bills shall be called consecutively and the questions on the motions for Second and Third Reading of the Bills be put immediately without debate:-

Bill Pr51, An Act to revive Adventure Learning Experiences Inc.

Bill Pr52, An Act to revive 1921628 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr53, An Act to revive 1664503 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr55, An Act to revive New Edinburgh Property Management Service Ltd.

Bill Pr56, An Act to revive 2238990 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr57, An Act to revive Total Pest Management Services Ltd.

Bill Pr58, An Act to revive Vos Food Store Equipment Ltd.

That the Member for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill (Mr. Parsa) may move the motions for Second and Third Reading of Bills Pr51, Pr52, Pr53, Pr55, Pr56, Pr57, and Pr58 on behalf of their respective sponsors.

The following Bills were read the second time and ordered for Third Reading:-

Les projets de loi suivants sont lus une deuxième fois et ordonnés pour la troisième lecture :-

Bill Pr51, An Act to revive Adventure Learning Experiences Inc.

Bill Pr52, An Act to revive 1921628 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr53, An Act to revive 1664503 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr55, An Act to revive New Edinburgh Property Management Service Ltd.

Bill Pr56, An Act to revive 2238990 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr57, An Act to revive Total Pest Management Services Ltd.

Bill Pr58, An Act to revive Vos Food Store Equipment Ltd.

The following Bills were read the third time and were passed:-

Les projets de loi suivants sont lus une troisième fois et adoptés :-

Bill Pr51, An Act to revive Adventure Learning Experiences Inc.

Bill Pr52, An Act to revive 1921628 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr53, An Act to revive 1664503 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr55, An Act to revive New Edinburgh Property Management Service Ltd.

Bill Pr56, An Act to revive 2238990 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr57, An Act to revive Total Pest Management Services Ltd.

Bill Pr58, An Act to revive Vos Food Store Equipment Ltd.

Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor entered the Chamber of the Legislative Assembly and took her seat upon the Throne.

Son Honneur la lieutenante-gouverneure fait son entrée à la Chambre de l’Assemblée législative et prend place sur le Trône.

The Acting Speaker (Ms. French) addressed Her Honour as follows:

La présidente suppléante (Mme French) s’adresse à Son Honneur en ces mots :

“May it please Your Honour:

« Plaise à Votre Honneur :

The Legislative Assembly of the Province has, at its present meetings thereof, passed certain Bills to which, in the name and on behalf of the said Legislative Assembly, I respectfully request Your Honour’s assent.”

L’Assemblée législative de la province a adopté à sa présente session certains projets de loi, auxquels, au nom de l’Assemblée législative, je vous prie respectueusement de bien vouloir accorder votre sanction. »

The Deputy Clerk then read the titles of the Bills that had passed as follows:

Le sous-greffier lit alors le titre des projets de loi adoptés de la façon suivante :

“The following are the titles of the Bills to which Your Honour’s assent is prayed:

« Nous demandons humblement à Votre Honneur de sanctionner les projets de loi suivants :

Bill 9, An Act to proclaim Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week.

Projet de loi 9, Loi proclamant la Semaine de reconnaissance du secteur sans but lucratif.

Bill 18, An Act to proclaim the month of May as Polish Heritage Month.

Projet de loi 18, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois du patrimoine polonais.

Bill 34, An Act to proclaim May as Anti-Asian Racism Education Month.

Projet de loi 34, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois de sensibilisation au racisme anti-asiatique.

Bill 37, An Act to enact the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and amend or repeal various Acts.

Projet de loi 37, Loi visant à édicter la Loi de 2021 sur le redressement des soins de longue durée et à modifier ou à abroger diverses lois.

Bill 43, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes.

Projet de loi 43, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre les mesures budgétaires et à édicter et à modifier diverses lois.

Bill 58, An Act to proclaim March as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Projet de loi 58, Loi proclamant le mois de mars Mois de sensibilisation à l’endométriose.

Bill 75, An Act to proclaim the month of August as Emancipation Month.

Projet de loi 75, Loi proclamant le mois d’août Mois de l’émancipation.

Bill Pr51, An Act to revive Adventure Learning Experiences Inc.

Bill Pr52, An Act to revive 1921628 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr53, An Act to revive 1664503 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr55, An Act to revive New Edinburgh Property Management Service Ltd.

Bill Pr56, An Act to revive 2238990 Ontario Inc.

Bill Pr57, An Act to revive Total Pest Management Services Ltd.

Bill Pr58, An Act to revive Vos Food Store Equipment Ltd.”

To these Acts the Royal Assent was announced by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly in the following words:

La sanction royale accordée à ces projets de loi est annoncée par le greffier de l’Assemblée législative en ces mots :

“In Her Majesty’s name, Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor doth assent to these Bills.”

« Au nom de Sa Majesté, Son Honneur la lieutenante-gouverneure sanctionne ces projets de loi. »

Her Honour was then pleased to retire.

Son Honneur se retire ensuite.

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

That notwithstanding Standing Order 9(a), the House agreed to commence Private Members’ Public Business before 6:00 p.m. today.

Que nonobstant l’article 9 a) du Règlement, l’Assemblée a accepté de commencer les affaires d’intérêt public émanant des députées et députés avant 18 h aujourd’hui.

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES D’INTÉRÊT PUBLIC ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉES ET DÉPUTÉS

Mr. Cuzzetto moved,

M. Cuzzetto propose,

Second Reading of Bill 50, An Act to proclaim Hungarian Heritage Month.

Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 50, Loi proclamant le Mois du patrimoine hongrois.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Referred to the Standing Committee on Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Renvoyé au Comité permanent de Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi d’intérêt privé .

The House adjourned at 2:47 p.m.

À 14 h 47, l’Assemblée a ajourné ses travaux.

le président

Ted Arnott

Speaker

PETITIONS TABLED PURSUANT TO
STANDING ORDER 42(a)

PÉTITIONS DÉPOSÉES CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE
42 a) DU RÈGLEMENT

Optometry (Sessional Paper No. P-2) (Tabled December 9, 2021) Mr. Gates.

Millcroft golf course (Sessional Paper No. P-33) (Tabled December 9, 2021) Ms. Triantafilopoulos.

SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 43

DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 43 DU RÈGLEMENT

Legal Aid Ontario, 2020-2021 Annual Report / Aide juridique Ontario, Rapport annuel 2020-2021 (No. 81) (Tabled December 9, 2021).

RESPONSES TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS

RÉPONSES AUX QUESTIONS ÉCRITES

Final Answers to Question Number: 6.

RESPONSES TO PETITIONS

RÉPONSES AUX PÉTITIONS

Optométrie (Document parlementaire no P-10):

(Déposée le 19 octobre 2021) Mme Gélinas.

Safe return to school (Sessional Paper No. P-13):

(Tabled October 21, 2021) Ms. Karpoche.

Auto insurance (Sessional Paper No. P-14):

(Tabled October 21, 2021) Mr. Hassan.

Affordable housing (Sessional Paper No. P-15):

(Tabled October 21, 2021) Mr. Kernaghan.

Gender-affirming health care (Sessional Paper No. P-16):

(Tabled October 25, 2021) Ms. Morrison.

Access to gyms and proof of vaccination (Sessional Paper No. P-17):

(Tabled October 25, 2021) Mr. Nicholls.