Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Assemblée

législative
de l’Ontario

Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

No. 33

No 33

2nd Session
42nd Parliament

2e session
42e législature

Tuesday
February 22, 2022

Mardi

22 février 2022

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Mr. Calandra moved,

M. Calandra propose,

That the guidelines for the television broadcast system be updated to read as follows:

TELEVISION GUIDELINES

The guidelines for the television coverage of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario are as follows:

1. The television coverage of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly should be an accurate, factual and coherent record of the legislative proceedings which is understandable to the viewing public and which does not dramatize or editorialize such proceedings.

2. The guidelines shall be enforced by the Speaker. Specific concerns of Members regarding the televising of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly should not be raised in the House. Such concerns should be raised in private with the Speaker. The television guidelines shall stand referred to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly. The Committee shall conduct periodic reviews of the televising of the legislative proceedings and consider such matters or concerns as may be referred to the Committee by the Speaker, and it shall report its opinions and observations upon any matters referred to it.

3. The proceedings in the Legislative Chamber beginning with the Speaker’s Parade and Prayers until the adjournment of the Assembly shall be recorded, broadcast live on the Ontario Parliamentary Network and streamed over the internet. Proceedings of Standing and Select Committees in Committee Rooms 151, 1 and 2, and media studio press conferences will also be recorded and streamed live over the internet and on the Ontario Parliamentary Network when the House is not meeting.

4. Only the Member who has been recognized by the Speaker shall be the primary focus of the camera shot recorded, broadcast or streamed. If approved by the House, a sign language interpreter may also appear on-screen.

5. The initial shot of the Member shall be of his or her head and shoulders, or medium shot showing some of the Members who are seated on either side of the speaking Member.

6. When the Speaker is standing, the active camera shall always include the Speaker. A wider shot of the Chamber may be used during a division in the Chamber.

7. In Committee of the Whole House, when the Chair of the Committee of the Whole House is speaking, the active camera shall always include the Chair. A wider shot of the Chamber may be used during a division in the Chamber.

8. When the Speaker or the Chair of the Committee of the Whole House is giving a ruling or calling the House or Committee to order, the active camera should include the Speaker or the Chair.

9. Except as provided in paragraph 10, coverage of the legislative proceedings should be limited to the strict confines of the floor of the House and cameras should not deliberately record shots of public interruptions or demonstrations. When the Speaker stands to address a disruption in the public or Members galleries, only the Speaker’s microphone will be activated.

10. Medium close-up shots may be taken of any distinguished visitors sitting in the Speaker’s Gallery who are introduced by the Speaker.

11. Applause shots may be taken; however care should be taken to ensure that the decorum of the Chamber is maintained.

12. The name, constituency, portfolio and political affiliation of a Member, as the case may be, shall be shown periodically on the screen while he or she is speaking.

13. Factual information shall be shown in print across bottom of the screen from time to time to explain the proceedings. Such information should be shown only after consultation with the Clerks-at-the-Table.

14. The television content which is produced by the Legislative Assembly may be broadcast or streamed by television stations, news organizations and/or cablecast live or by means of recordings.

15. Copies of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly may be obtained from Broadcast and Recording Service. Access to this service shall be according to the following priority: Members of the Legislative Assembly, officers and officials of the House, members of the press, and the general public. This service shall be provided free of charge. Broadcast and Recording Service will provide a link where the file can be downloaded.

16. Broadcast and Recording Service shall ensure that a complete record of the day’s proceedings is archived. This material should be kept indefinitely.

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.

At 9:12 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 9(e), the Government House Leader indicated that no further business would be called and therefore the House recessed.

À 9 h 12, 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 suspendait ses travaux.

10:15 A.M.

10 H 15

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé l’Assemblée,

That during the adjournment,

Que pendant l’ajournement,

A vacancy has occurred in the membership of the House by reason of the resignation of Rod Phillips as the Member for the Electoral District of Ajax, effective February 2, 2022 (Sessional Paper No. 97) (Tabled February 1, 2022).

Accordingly, I have issued my warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for a by-election.

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé la Chambre,

That during the adjournment, the following documents were tabled:-

Que pendant l’ajournement, les documents suivants ont été déposés :-

A copy of my Warrant, issued in accordance with the adoption of the House on December 9, 2021 of the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts respecting the production of documents relating to Laurentian University, which was served on Claude Lacroix by the Sergeant-at-Arms on December 10, 2021 (Sessional Paper No. 84).

A copy of my Warrant, issued in accordance with the adoption of the House on December 9, 2021 of the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts respecting the production of documents relating to Laurentian University, which was served on Robert Haché by the Sergeant-at-Arms on December 10, 2021 (Sessional Paper No. 85).

Report concerning Vijay Thanigasalam, Member for Scarborough—Rouge Park, from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. 88) (Tabled December 21, 2021).

Report concerning The Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Francophone Affairs, and Stan Cho, Member for Willowdale (Sessional Paper No. 98) (Tabled February 2, 2022).

Report entitled, 2022 Budget Outlook from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. 101) (Tabled February 8, 2022).

Rapport intitulé, Le point sur les perspectives budgétaires 2022 du Bureau de la responsabilité financière de l’Ontario (Document parlementaire no 101) (Déposé le 8 février 2022).

Request by the Member for Kitchener—Conestoga (Mr. Harris) to the Integrity Commissioner for an opinion pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Members’ Integrity Act, 1994, on whether the Member for University—Rosedale (Ms. Bell) has contravened the Act or Ontario parliamentary convention (Sessional Paper No. 104) (Tabled February 2, 2022).

Request by the Member for Kitchener—Conestoga (Mr. Harris) to the Integrity Commissioner for an opinion pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Members’ Integrity Act, 1994, on whether the Member for University—Rosedale (Ms. Bell) has contravened the Act or Ontario parliamentary convention on February 2, 2022 (Sessional Paper No. 105) (Tabled February 2, 2022).

Request by the Member for Kitchener—Conestoga (Mr. Harris) to the Integrity Commissioner for an opinion pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Members’ Integrity Act, 1994, on whether the Member for Hamilton Centre (Ms. Horwath) has contravened the Act or Ontario parliamentary convention on February 2, 2022 (Sessional Paper No. 106) (Tabled February 2, 2022).

Report entitled, Ontario’s Energy and Electricity Subsidy Programs from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. 117) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Rapport intitulé, Les programmes de subvention en matière d’énergie et d’électricité de l’Ontario du Bureau de la responsabilité financière de l’Ontario (Document parlementaire no 117) (Déposé le 16 février 2022).

Report concerning Stephen Crawford, Member for Oakville, from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. 118) (Tabled February 17, 2022).

The House expressed its condolence on the death of Aileen Carroll, Member for the Electoral District of Barrie from October 10, 2007 to October 5, 2011.

QUESTION PERIOD

PÉRIODE DE QUESTIONS

The House recessed at 11:58 a.m.

À 11 h 58, l’Assemblée a suspendu la séance.

3:00 P.M.

15 H

REPORTS BY COMMITTEES

RAPPORTS DE COMITÉS

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé l’Assemblée,

That the Clerk received the Report on Intended Appointments dated February 22, 2022 of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies. Pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(9), the Report is deemed to be adopted by the House (Sessional Paper No. 120).

Que le greffier a reçu le rapport sur les nominations prévues daté le 22 février 2022 du Comité permanent des organismes gouvernementaux. Conformément à l’article 111 f) 9) du Règlement, le rapport est réputé adopté par l’Assemblée (Document parlementaire no 120).

Standing Committee on Public Accounts:-

Comité permanent des comptes publics :-

Report on Acute-Care Hospital Patient Safety and Drug Administration (Section 3.01, 2019 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario) (Sessional Paper No. 121).

Rapport sur la Sécurité des Patients et Administration des Médicaments dans les Hôpitaux de Soins Aigus (Rapport annuel 2019 du Bureau de la Vérificatrice Générale de l’Ontario, Section 3.01) (Document parlementaire no 121).

Report presented and adoption of recommendations moved.

Rapport présenté et adoption des recommandations proposée.

Mr. Natyshak moved adjournment of the debate.

M. Natyshak propose l’ajournement du débat.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Standing Committee on Public Accounts:-

Comité permanent des comptes publics :-

Report on Emergency Management in Ontario – Pandemic Response (Chapter 1, Special Report on COVID-19 Preparedness and Management of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario) (Sessional Paper No. 122).

Rapport sur la Gestion des Situations d’Urgence en Ontario – Intervention Contre la Pandémie (Rapport spécial sur la Préparation et Gestion en lien avec la COVID-19 du Bureau de la Vérificatrice Générale de l’Ontario, Chapitre 1) (Document parlementaire no 122).

Report presented and adoption of recommendations moved.

Rapport présenté et adoption des recommandations proposée.

Mr. Natyshak moved adjournment of the debate.

M. Natyshak propose l’ajournement du débat.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Standing Committee on Public Accounts:-

Comité permanent des comptes publics :-

Report on the Public Accounts of Ontario (2020 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario) (Sessional Paper No. 123).

Rapport sur les Comptes Publics de l’Ontario (Rapport annuel 2020 du Bureau de la Vérificatrice Générale de l’Ontario) (Document parlementaire no 123).

Report presented and adoption of recommendations moved.

Rapport présenté et adoption des recommandations proposée.

Mr. Natyshak moved adjournment of the debate.

M. Natyshak propose l’ajournement du débat.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Standing Committee on Public Accounts:-

Comité permanent des comptes publics :-

Report on Value-for-Money Audit: Blood Management and Safety (2020 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario) (Sessional Paper No. 124).

Rapport sur l’Audit de l’Optimisation des Ressources : Gestion et Sécurité du Sang (Rapport annuel 2020 du Bureau de la Vérificatrice Générale de l’Ontario) (Document parlementaire no 124).

Report presented and adoption of recommendations moved.

Rapport présenté et adoption des recommandations proposée.

Mr. Natyshak moved adjournment of the debate.

M. Natyshak propose l’ajournement du débat.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Standing Committee on Public Accounts:-

Comité permanent des comptes publics :-

Report on Value-for-Money Audit: Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (2020 Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario) (Sessional Paper No. 125).

Rapport sur l’Audit de l’Optimisation des Ressources : Office de Réglementation des Maisons de Retraite (Rapport annuel 2020 du Bureau de la Vérificatrice Générale de l’Ontario) (Document parlementaire no 125).

Report presented and adoption of recommendations moved.

Rapport présenté et adoption des recommandations proposée.

Mr. Natyshak moved adjournment of the debate.

M. Natyshak propose l’ajournement du débat.

Carried.

Adoptée.

Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills :-

Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi d’intérêt privé:-

Bill 50, An Act to Proclaim Hungarian Heritage Month.

Projet de loi 50, Loi proclamant le Mois du patrimoine hongrois.

Reported without amendment.

Rapport est fait sans propositions d’amendement.

Report adopted.

Rapport adopté.

Ordered for Third Reading.

Ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills:-

Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi d’intérêt privé :-

Bill 51, An Act to Proclaim the Provincial Day of Service.

Projet de loi 51, Loi proclamant la Journée provinciale du service.

Reported without amendment.

Rapport est fait sans propositions d’amendement.

Report adopted.

Rapport adopté.

Ordered for Third Reading.

Ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight:-

Comité spécial de la surveillance de la gestion des situations d’urgence :-

Sixteenth Interim Report (Sessional Paper No. 107).

Seizième rapport provisoire (Document parlementaire no 107).

Report presented.

Rapport présenté.

Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight:-

Comité spécial de la surveillance de la gestion des situations d’urgence :-

Seventeenth Interim Report (Sessional Paper No. 126).

Dix-Septième rapport provisoire (Document parlementaire no 126).

Report presented.

Rapport présenté.

Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight:-

Comité spécial de la surveillance de la gestion des situations d’urgence :-

Eighteenth Interim Report (Sessional Paper No. 127).

Dix-Huitième rapport provisoire (Document parlementaire no 127).

Report presented.

Rapport présenté.

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 83, An Act to amend the Highway 407 East Act, 2012 with respect to toll highways. Ms. French.

Projet de loi 83, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2012 sur l’autoroute 407 Est en ce qui concerne les voies publiques à péage. Mme French.

Bill 84, An Act to enact two Acts and amend various other Acts. Hon. Mrs. Tangri.

Projet de loi 84, Loi visant à édicter deux lois et à modifier diverses autres lois. L’hon. Mme Tangri.

PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Optometry (Sessional Paper No. P-2) Ms. Fife and Mr. West.

Retirement home fees (Sessional Paper No. P-12) Mme Gélinas.

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

Winter road maintenance (Sessional Paper No. P-69) Mme Gélinas.

911 emergency response (Sessional Paper No. P-70) Mme Gélinas.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Third Reading of Bill 51, An Act to Proclaim the Provincial Day of Service.

Troisième lecture du projet de loi 51, Loi proclamant la Journée provinciale du service.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Mr. Calandra,

Sur la motion de M. Calandra,

Resolved, That this House expresses its disapproval of, and dissociates itself from, continued disreputable conduct by the Member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston (Mr. Hillier), most specifically his use of social media to make racist and discriminatory statements about a federal Cabinet Minister and for publishing social media posts insinuating a call to violence; and

That this House demands the Member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston make written apologies for his behavior to the Hon. Omar Alghabra, PC, MP and to this House, by way of the Speaker, and publish his written apologies and desist from further conduct that is inappropriate and unbecoming of a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario; and

That the Speaker is authorized to not recognize the Member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston in the House until the Speaker has received copies of the Member’s written apologies and is satisfied of their sincerity.

Debate resumed and after some time,

Le débat a repris et après quelque temps,

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,

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.

6:00 P.M.

18 H

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES D’INTÉRÊT PUBLIC ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉES ET DÉPUTÉS

Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka) moved,

M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka) propose,

Second Reading of Bill 76, An Act to enact the Lifejackets for Life Act, 2021.

Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 76, Loi édictant la Loi de 2021 sur le port obligatoire du gilet de sauvetage par les enfants.

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 Regulations and Private Bills.

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

The House adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

À 17 h 50, l’Assemblée a ajourné ses travaux.

le président

Ted Arnott

Speaker

CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE PURSUANT TO
STANDING ORDER 101(c)

CHANGEMENTS DANS L’ORDRE DE PRIORITÉ CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 101 c) DU RÈGLEMENT

Mr. Hassan assumes Ballot Item number 30;

Ms. Begum assumes Ballot Item number 33;

Mr. Burch assumes Ballot Item number 41;

Mr. Mantha assumes Ballot Item number 61;

Mrs. Gretzky assumes Ballot Item number 66.

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 February 22, 2022) Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Sandhu.

Mediation of optometry services (Sessional Paper No. P-27) (Tabled February 22, 2022) Mr. Sandhu.

SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 43

DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 43 DU RÈGLEMENT

COMPENDIA:

Bill 84, An Act to enact two Acts and amend various other Acts/Projet de loi 84, Loi visant à édicter deux lois et à modifier diverses autres lois (No. 128) (Tabled February 22, 2022).

2021-2022 Published Plans and 2020-2021 Annual Reports, Volume 1: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs – Ministry of Government and Consumer Services; and Volume 2: Ministry of Health – Treasury Board Secretariat / Gouvernement de l’Ontario, Plans publiés 2021-2022 et rapports annuels 2020-2021, Volume 1 : Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Alimentation et des Affaires rurales – Ministère des Services gouvernementaux et des Services aux consommateurs; et Volume 2 : Ministère de la Santé – Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor (No. 86) (Tabled December 17, 2021).

Adjudicative Tribunals, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal and the Board of Negotiation, 2019-2020 Annual Report (No. 108) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Adjudicative Tribunals, Normal Farm Practices Protection Board, 2019-2020 Annual Report (No. 113) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, 2019-2020 Annual Report (No. 109) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, 2020-2021 Annual Report (No. 110) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Auditor General of Ontario, Office of the, Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2021 (No. 102) (Tabled February 7, 2022).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated December 10, 2021 (No. 82) (Tabled December 10, 2021).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated December 17, 2021 (No. 87) (Tabled December 17, 2021).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated January 17, 2022 (No. 90) (Tabled January 17, 2022).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated January 28, 2022 (No. 91) (Tabled January 28, 2022).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated February 4, 2022 (No. 99) (Tabled February 4, 2022).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 111(f)(1) re intended appointments dated February 18, 2022 (No. 119) (Tabled February 18, 2022).

Grain Financial Protection Board, 2019-2020 Annual Report (No. 111) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Letter of resignation from the Member of Provincial Parliament for Elgin—Middlesex—London, Mr. Jeff Yurek, effective February 28, 2022 (No. 100) (Tabled February 7, 2022).

Livestock Financial Protection Board, 2019-2020 Annual Report (No. 112) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Minister’s 2021 Annual Report on Drinking Water / Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Protection de la nature et des Parcs, Rapport annuel 2021 du ministre sur l’eau potable (No. 89) (Tabled December 23, 2021).

Ontario Arts Council, 2020-2021 Annual Report / Conseil des arts de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel 2020-2021 (No. 93) (Tabled January 31, 2022).

Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation, 2020-2021 Annual Report / Société ontarienne de vente du cannabis, Rapport annuel 2020-2021 (No. 92) (Tabled January 31, 2022).

Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission, 2019-2020 Annual Report (No. 114) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Ontario Food Terminal Board, Annual Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 (No. 115) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Ontario Food Terminal Board, Annual Report and Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 (No. 116) (Tabled February 16, 2022).

Ontario Media Development Corporation, 2020-2021 Annual Report / Société de développement de l’industrie des médias de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel 2020-2021 (No. 96) (Tabled January 31, 2022).

Ontario Science Centre, 2020-2021 Annual Report / Centre des sciences de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel 2020-2021 (No. 103) (Tabled February 9, 2022).

Ontario Trillium Foundation, 2020-2021 Annual Report / Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel 2020-2021 (No. 94) (Tabled January 31, 2022).

Public opinion polls commissioned between January 15, 2021 to September 14, 2021 on the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic (No. 83) (Tabled December 13, 2021).

Science North, 2020-2021 Annual Report and Financial Statements (No. 95) (Tabled January 31, 2022).

RESPONSES TO PETITIONS

RÉPONSES AUX PÉTITIONS

Retirement home fees (Sessional Paper No. P-12):

(Tabled October 19; November 3, 22, 23, 2021) Mme Gélinas.

St. Margaret’s Public School (Sessional Paper No. P-20):

(Tabled October 26, 2021) Ms. Hunter.

Abuse awareness and prevention (Sessional Paper No. P-21):

(Tabled October 26; 28; November 15, 2021) Mr. Mantha.