No. 51 No 51
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Orders and Notices Legislative Assembly of Ontario |
Feuilleton et Avis Assemblée législative de l'Ontario |
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1st Session, 36th Parliament Tuesday, April 2, 1996 |
1re session, 36e législature Mardi 2 avril 1996 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT
DU GOUVERNEMENT 3
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT
DES DÉPUTÉS 4
NOTICES / AVIS 6
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS TO BE DEBATED /
AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS DEVANT ÊTRE DÉBATTUES 10
BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES / PROJETS DE LOI DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMITÉS 12
BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT / PROJETS DE LOI EN ATTENTE DE SANCTION ROYALE 13
MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES / AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS 14
COMMITTEE MEETINGS / RÉUNIONS DE COMITÉS 15
QUESTIONS / QUESTIONS 16
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS |
AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT |
1. Second Reading Bill 1, An Act to amend the Executive Council Act. Hon. E. Eves. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 1, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif. L'hon. E. Eves. IMPRIMÉ.
2. Second Reading Bill 30, An Act to establish the Education Quality and Accountability Office and to amend the Education Act with respect to the Assessment of Academic Achievement. Hon. J. Snobelen. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 30, Loi créant l'Office de la qualité et de la responsabilité en éducation et modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation en ce qui concerne l'évaluation du rendement scolaire. L'hon. J. Snobelen. IMPRIMÉ.
3. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Second Reading Bill 31, An Act to establish the Ontario College of Teachers and to make related amendments to certain statutes. Hon. J. Snobelen. PRINTED.
Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 31, Loi créant l'Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l'Ontario et apportant des modifications connexes à certaines lois. L'hon. J. Snobelen. IMPRIMÉ.
4. Second Reading Bill 34, An Act to amend the Education Act. Hon. J. Snobelen.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 34, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation. L'hon. J. Snobelen.
5. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the Report of the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly prescribing ministries and offices assigned to committees pursuant to Standing Order 108(b).
Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption du rapport du Comité permanent de l'Assemblée législative recommandant que les ministères et bureaux soient assignés aux comités conformément à l'article 108(b) du Règlement.
6. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly on Security in the Legislative Precincts.
Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent de l'Assemblée législative recommandant sur la sécurité à l'Assemblée législative.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS |
AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS |
7. Committee of the Whole House:
Bill 2, An Act to amend the Election Act. Mr D. McGuinty. PRINTED.
Projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi électorale. M. D. McGuinty. IMPRIMÉ.
8. Second Reading Bill 3, An Act to amend the Solicitors Act. Mr R. Chiarelli. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 3, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les procureurs. M. R. Chiarelli. IMPRIMÉ.
9. Second Reading Bill 4, An Act to amend the Law Society Act. Mr R. Chiarelli. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 4, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le Barreau. M. R. Chiarelli. IMPRIMÉ.
10. Second Reading Bill 10, An Act respecting the Price of Motor Vehicle Fuel and protecting Whistleblowers in the Motor Vehicle Fuel Industry. Mr R. Chiarelli. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 10, Loi concernant le prix du carburant pour véhicules automobiles et visant à protéger les dénonciateurs dans l'industrie du carburant pour véhicules automobiles. M. R. Chiarelli. IMPRIMÉ.
11. Second Reading Bill 12, An Act to promote the Rights of Victims of Crime. Ms A. Castrilli. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 12, Loi visant à promouvoir les droits des victimes d'actes criminels. Mme A. Castrilli. IMPRIMÉ.
12. Second Reading Bill 14, An Act respecting the rounding of the Penny in Cash Transactions. Mr D. Tilson. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 14, Loi prévoyant l'arrondissement des sommes dans les opérations au comptant. M. D. Tilson. IMPRIMÉ.
13. Second Reading Bill 18, An Act to provide for the establishment of Citizens Assemblies and the expedited consideration by the Legislative Assembly of Legislation prepared by Citizens Assemblies. Mr R. Chiarelli. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 18, Loi prévoyant la mise sur pied d'assemblées de citoyens et une procédure accélérée pour l'étude, par l'Assemblée législative, des projets de loi rédigés par ces assemblées. M. R. Chiarelli. IMPRIMÉ.
14. Second Reading Bill 21, An Act to establish public hospital foundations. Mr J. Hastings. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 21, Loi créant des fondations pour les hôpitaux publics. M. J. Hastings. IMPRIMÉ.
15. Second Reading Bill 24, An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Pesticides Act. Mr B. Wildman. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 24, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la protection de l'environnement, la Loi sur les ressources en eau de l'Ontario et la Loi sur les pesticides. M. B. Wildman. IMPRIMÉ.
16. Second Reading Bill 27, An Act to amend the Children's Law Reform Act. Mr J. Hastings. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 27, Loi modifiant la Loi portant réforme du droit de l'enfance. M. J. Hastings. IMPRIMÉ.
17. Second Reading Bill 28, An Act to amend the Municipal Act to name Civic Holiday as Simcoe Day. Mr S. Gilchrist. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 28, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités en vue de désigner le Congé civique sous le nom de fête de Simcoe. M. S. Gilchrist. IMPRIMÉ.
18. Second Reading Bill 29, An Act to provide for Fair Automobile Insurance Practices. Mr M. Sergio. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 29, Loi visant à prévoir de justes pratiques en matière d'assurance-automobile. M. M. Sergio. IMPRIMÉ.
19. Second Reading Bill 33, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act. Mr J. Flaherty.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 33, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative. M. J. Flaherty.
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NOTICES |
AVIS |
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WANT OF CONFIDENCE NOTICE OF MOTION PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 43(a) |
AVIS DE MOTION DE CENSURE CONFORMÉMENT À L'ARTICLE 43(a) DU RÈGLEMENT |
1. Mrs McLeod - Whereas the Conservative government has clearly broken every single promise it made with respect to protecting health care; and
Whereas the government broke its promise not to cut "one cent" from health care spending when it cut more than $1.3 billion from Ontario hospitals; and
Whereas the government broke its promise that, "Aid for seniors and the disabled will not be cut" when it introduced a new user fee on the drugs that sick seniors, disabled persons and the poor are prescribed by their doctors; and
Whereas the government broke its promise that, there would be "no new user fees" when it introduced Bill 26, which will add $225 million worth of user fees to the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan; and
Whereas the government is now planning, through Bill 26, to bestow upon the Minister of Health new unilateral powers which would allow him to close any hospital in the province without public input; and
Whereas the government is now planning, through Bill 26, to grant the Premier and Cabinet new powers that will usurp the rights and privileges of the elected Members of the legislature and thereby the rights of every person in the province;
Therefore, pursuant to Standing Order 43(a), the House no longer has confidence in the government. December 5, 1995.
2. Mr Wildman - Whereas the government has reaffirmed its commitment to both balance the budget and implement a 30% reduction in personal income taxes; and
Whereas economic growth in Ontario is predicted to continue to be weak at 2.3%, much lower than the government's assumptions in the Common Sense Revolution; and
Whereas the current unemployment rate for the province stands at 8.9% and the employment outlook given the low growth rate is expected to continue to weaken over the next year; and
Whereas the cuts to government spending were cited by the witnesses at the Pre-Budget hearings of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs as the major contributor to the poor economic performance and loss of jobs; and
Whereas by cutting personal income taxes to capture the tax savings published in the Common Sense Revolution, the government will lose $27.8 billion in revenue by the year 2000; and
Whereas in order to balance the budget as promised in the Common Sense Revolution the government will have to implement further spending cuts, which will affect children, senior citizens, and other vulnerable Ontarians; and
Whereas the cost of such a tax cut, which is to reduce the percentage of basic federal tax by 20 points, will add an extra $16.5 billion to the accumulated debt of the province; and
Whereas fully two-thirds of the value of the tax cut will go to the top 10% of income earners and will do nothing to increase consumer spending; and
Whereas witnesses at the Pre-Budget Committee hearings agreed that the Common Sense Revolution's promise of 725,000 new jobs is unrealistic and unattainable; and
Whereas the government has refused to listen to expert witnesses, the people of the province and has refused to pay attention to the reality of Ontario's economic situation;
Therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 43(a), the House no longer has confidence in the government. March 25, 1996.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES OF MOTION |
AVIS DE MOTIONS DES DÉPUTÉS |
2. Mr Tilson - Resolution - Whereas the Liberal Government of Canada has passed Bill C-68, an Act Respecting Firearms and Other Weapons,
and whereas Ontario welcomes real gun control, and supports those portions of Bill C-68 which provide tougher penalties for the criminal use of firearms, new offenses related to firearm smuggling and trafficking, and a ban on para-military weapons,
and whereas existing laws requiring the registration of handguns have done little to reduce the number of crimes committed with hand guns or lower the volume of handguns smuggled into Canada,
And whereas the national gun registration provisions of Bill C-68 will result in a massive misallocation of the limited resources available to law enforcement agencies, with no practical effect on the traffic in illegal firearms, or the use of guns by violent criminals,
And whereas the gun registration provisions of Bill C-68 will take police officers off the street and involve them in bureaucracy rather than fighting crime, and will make the task of real gun control more difficult and dangerous for police officers,
Now be it resolved that the Province of Ontario urge the House of Commons of the Government of Canada to sever from Bill C-68 those provisions for a compulsory registration of all firearms and implement the rest of the bill forthwith, and further, that the House of Commons introduce legislation aimed at real gun control that will include the creation of a national firearm enforcement unit, improve the enforcement of anti-smuggling measures by custom officials at border crossing points, enhance access to the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) computers for Customs officials, and electronically link Canadian police services with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the United States. October 25, 1995.
6. Mr Wood (Cochrane North) - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should recognize the uniqueness of northern Ontario, and in that recognition restore the funding cuts made to programs and services in the north so that the citizens of the north are provided with equitable services and programs similar to those provided to other areas of the province. November 21, 1995.
10. Mr Brown (Algoma-Manitoulin) - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund belongs to Northern Ontario, and represents a small share of the resource revenues to the Province from the resource sector, and is an important tool for improving economic, social, and health conditions in the North, and since the former New Democratic Party Government transferred the legacy of Northerners to the consolidated revenue fund of the Province of Ontario, and that Premier Harris has expressed his deep concern about the disappearance of the funds from the trust account; therefore, the Government of Ontario should return the funds with interest to the Trust; update the mandate; and put the funds to valuable use for the people of Northern Ontario. March 27, 1996.
11. Mr Marchese - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since it is in the public interest that public utilities and banks be more accountable to the citizens, ratepayers and consumers they serve; and that cutbacks in government funding are forcing non-governmental consumer organizations and government ministries alike to make drastic reductions in their watchdog and consumer support activities, with detrimental effects on accountability; and since some of Ontario's public utilities may be privatized, making the need to ensure accountability all the greater; and that Citizens' Utility Boards can be established that would further the goals of public input and involvement and be operated without public funds or additional regulation; and that public utilities can be required to facilitate the operation of Citizens' Utility Boards without adding to their own costs of doing business; therefore (a) the Government of Ontario should move promptly to introduce legislation creating Citizens' Utility Boards and requiring public utilities to facilitate their operation; and (b) the Government of Ontario should urge the federal government to take similar action with respect to banks. March 28, 1996.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS TO BE DEBATED (Precedence in accordance with Standing Order 96(d).) |
AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS DEVANT ÊTRE DÉBATTUES (Ordre de priorité conforme à l'article 96(d) du Règlement.) |
Ballot Item Number 17 - To be debated April 4, 1996.
Mr Brown (Algoma-Manitoulin) - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund belongs to Northern Ontario, and represents a small share of the resource revenues to the Province from the resource sector, and is an important tool for improving economic, social, and health conditions in the North, and since the former New Democratic Party Government transferred the legacy of Northerners to the consolidated revenue fund of the Province of Ontario, and that Premier Harris has expressed his deep concern about the disappearance of the funds from the trust account; therefore, the Government of Ontario should return the funds with interest to the Trust; update the mandate; and put the funds to valuable use for the people of Northern Ontario.
Ballot Item Number 18 - To be debated April 4, 1996.
Mr Marchese - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since it is in the public interest that public utilities and banks be more accountable to the citizens, ratepayers and consumers they serve; and that cutbacks in government funding are forcing non-governmental consumer organizations and government ministries alike to make drastic reductions in their watchdog and consumer support activities, with detrimental effects on accountability; and since some of Ontario's public utilities may be privatized, making the need to ensure accountability all the greater; and that Citizens' Utility Boards can be established that would further the goals of public input and involvement and be operated without public funds or additional regulation; and that public utilities can be required to facilitate the operation of Citizens' Utility Boards without adding to their own costs of doing business; therefore (a) the Government of Ontario should move promptly to introduce legislation creating Citizens' Utility Boards and requiring public utilities to facilitate their operation; and (b) the Government of Ontario should urge the federal government to take similar action with respect to banks.
Ballot Item Number 19 - To be debated April 11, 1996.
Second Reading Bill 33, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act. Mr J. Flaherty.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 33, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative. M. J. Flaherty.
Ballot Item Number 20 - To be debated April 11, 1996.
Second Reading Bill 29, An Act to provide for Fair Automobile Insurance Practices. Mr M. Sergio.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 29, Loi visant à prévoir de justes pratiques en matière d'assurance-automobile. M. M. Sergio.
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BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES |
PROJETS DE LOI DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMITÉS |
STANDING COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Bill 11, An Act to amend the Expropriations Act and the Human Rights Code with respect to property rights. Mr T. Barrett. (Referred November 2, 1995).
Projet de loi 11, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'expropriation et le Code des droits de la personne relativement aux droits de propriété. M. T. Barrett. (Déféré le 2 novembre 1995).
Bill 25, An Act to provide for the Observance of Remembrance Day. Mr D. Boushy. (Referred December 14, 1995).
Projet de loi 25, Loi prévoyant la célébration du jour du Souvenir. M. D. Boushy. (Déféré le
14 décembre 1995).
STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Bill 22, An Act to provide for an Oath of Allegiance for the Members of the Legislative Assembly. Mr D. Agostino. (Referred December 14, 1995).
Projet de loi 22, Loi prévoyant le serment d'allégeance pour les députés à l'Assemblée législative. M. D. Agostino. (Déféré le 14 décembre 1995).
STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS
Bill Pr39, An Act respecting Canadian Life Line Limited. Mr M. Kwinter. (Referred November 1, 1995).
Bill Pr42, An Act respecting the City of Ottawa. Mr G. Guzzo (Referred March 20, 1996).
Bill Pr46, An Act respecting the Township of Sidney. Mr D. Rollins. (Referred December 11, 1995).
Bill Pr49, An Act respecting the City of Oshawa. Mr J. Flaherty. (Referred December 11, 1995).
Bill Pr50, An Act respecting the Town of Milton. Mr T. Chudleigh. (Referred March 18, 1996).
Bill Pr53, An Act respecting the Association of Ontario Road Superintendents. Mr T. Arnott. (Referred March 19, 1996).
Bill Pr56, An Act respecting the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. Mrs M. Marland. (Referred March 18, 1996).
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BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT |
PROJETS DE LOI EN ATTENTE DE SANCTION ROYALE |
Bill 20, An Act to promote economic growth and protect the environment by streamlining the land use planning and development system through amendments related to planning, development, municipal and heritage matters.
Projet de loi 20, Loi visant à promouvoir la croissance économique et à protéger l'environnement en rationalisant le système d'aménagement et de mise en valeur du territoire au moyen de modifications touchant des questions relatives à l'aménagement, la mise en valeur, les municipalités et le patrimoine.
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MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES |
AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS |
STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Review and report on the matter of Auto Insurance.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
RÉUNIONS DE COMITÉS |
The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet to review intended appointments as follows:
Wednesday, 3 April 10:00 a.m. Room No. 228
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet, in closed session, to consider the draft report on section 3.07 (Retail Sales Tax) of the 1995 Annual Report of the Provincial Auditor, as follows:
Thursday, 4 April 10:00 a.m. Room No. 228
The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet to consider Bill Pr42, An Act respecting the City of Ottawa, as follows:
Wednesday, 3 April 10:00 a.m. Room No. 151
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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.) |
QUESTIONS (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.) |
184. Mr Crozier - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community and Social Services advise the number of General Welfare Assistance (GWA) recipients there are as of the current date; the number of dependent children, single parents, disabled and elderly presently receiving GWA; and the number of GWA recipients considered unemployable for various reasons. March 28, 1996.
185. Mr Crozier - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community and Social Services advise the number of Family Benefits Assistance (FBA) recipients there are as of the current date; the number of dependent children, parents, disabled and elderly presently receiving FBA; and the number of FBA recipients considered unemployable for various reasons. March 28, 1996.
186. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing provide any impact studies on the effects of implementing the proposed Actual Value Assessment system on individual properties, commercial, industrial and residential in Metropolitan Toronto and in the Greater Toronto Area. April 2, 1996.
187. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Finance provide any impact studies on the effects of implementing the proposed Actual Value Assessment system on individual properties, commercial, industrial and residential in Metropolitan Toronto and in the Greater Toronto Area. April 2, 1996.
188. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations provide any reports and correspondence related to evaluating the arrangements with Ontario Bus Industries for the provincial financing supporting this company and the deal made by Western Star who now have controlling interest in Ontario Bus Industries. April 2, 1996.
189. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide any reports and correspondence related to evaluating the arrangements with Ontario Bus Industries for the provincial financing supporting this company and the deal made by Western Star who now have controlling interest in Ontario Bus Industries. April 2, 1996.
190. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide reports and correspondence related to the number of tickets issued to date in contravention of the bicycle helmet legislation. April 2, 1996.
191. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide reports and correspondence related to the number of tickets issued to date in contravention of the bicycle helmet legislation. April 2, 1996.
192. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide all reports, studies and correspondence related to the impact of the elimination of Photo Radar and its impact on road safety. April 2, 1996.
193. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide all reports and studies undertaken that evaluated Photo Radar and its effectiveness and impact on road safety before it was eliminated. April 2, 1996.
194. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide all studies undertaken by the Ministry on the feasibility of implementing Toll highways on any of the existing 400 series of Ontario highways. April 2, 1996.
195. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide all studies, reports and correspondence dealing with the rationale for the stopping of construction of the Eglinton West Subway line and continuing with the construction of the Sheppard Subway line. April 2, 1996.
196. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide a detailed list of all contracts issued by the Transportation Capital Corporation to date on the construction of Toll Highway 407. April 2, 1996.
197. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide details of the Ministry's operating spending from September 1, 1995 to March 31, 1996 as applied to winter road maintenance. April 2, 1996.
198. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide details of the Ministry's operating spending from September 1, 1994 to March 31, 1995 as applied to winter road maintenance. April 2, 1996.
199. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide any correspondence between the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of the Attorney General related to amending legislation to provide for changes to the penalties for truck safety regulations including the Minister of Transportation's request for increased fines for truck safety violations. April 2, 1996.
200. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide all reports, studies and correspondence related to the impact of bus deregulation on Ontario communities and the Public Transit users in those communities. April 2, 1996.
201. Mr Colle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide all documentation relating to the total expenditures associated with the closing down of the Eglinton Subway line. April 2, 1996.