No. 61 No 61
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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 Monday, April 22, 1996 |
1re session, 36e législature Lundi 22 avril 1996 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES
THIRD READINGS / TROISIÈMES LECTURES 3
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT 3
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS 4
NOTICES / AVIS 7
PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS TO BE DEBATED /
AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS DEVANT ÊTRE DÉBATTUES 11
BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES /
PROJETS DE LOI DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMITÉS 14
BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT / PROJETS DE LOI EN ATTENTE DE SANCTION ROYALE 16
COMMITTEE MEETINGS / RÉUNIONS DE COMITÉS 17
QUESTIONS / QUESTIONS 18
NOTE / REMARQUE:
An asterisk (*) appearing after the title of a Bill indicates the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor, pursuant to Standing Order 56, has been received.
Un astérisque (*) se trouvant à la fin du titre d'un projet de loi indique que la recommandation du Lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue, conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement.
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THIRD READINGS |
TROISIÈMES LECTURES |
1. Bill 44, An Act to amend the Election Act. Hon. E. Eves.
Projet de loi 44, Loi modifiant la Loi électorale. L'hon. E. Eves.
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GOVERNMENT BUSINESS |
AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT |
2. Committee of the Whole House:
Bill 42, An Act to reform MPPs' pensions, to eliminate tax-free allowances and to adjust MPPs' compensation levels. Hon. E. Eves.* PRINTED.
Projet de loi 42, Loi portant réforme du régime de retraite des députés, éliminant les allocations non imposables et rajustant les niveaux de rétribution des députés. L'hon. E. Eves.* IMPRIMÉ.
3. 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.
4. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Second Reading Bill 34, An Act to amend the Education Act. Hon. J. Snobelen. PRINTED.
Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 34, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation. L'hon. J. Snobelen. IMPRIMÉ.
5. Second Reading Bill 36, An Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Hon. C. Hodgson. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 36, Loi modifiant certaines lois appliquées par le ministère des Richesses naturelles. L'hon. C. Hodgson. IMPRIMÉ.
6. Second Reading Bill 38, An Act to amend the Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act, 1993. Hon. A. Leach. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1993 sur l'administration de la zone résidentielle des îles de Toronto. L'hon. A. Leach. IMPRIMÉ.
7. Second Reading Bill 39, An Act to amend the Ontario Highway Transport Board Act and the Public Vehicles Act and to make consequential changes to certain other Acts. Hon. A. Palladini. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 39, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Commission des transports routiers de l'Ontario et la Loi sur les véhicules de transport en commun et apportant des modifications corrélatives à certaines autres lois. L'hon. A. Palladini. IMPRIMÉ.
8. 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.
9. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on Pre-budget Consultations, 1996.
Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption du rapport du Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques concernant les Consultations prébudgétaires pour 1996.
10. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on Draft Legislation on Auto Insurance.
Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption du rapport du Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques concernant l'Avant-projet de loi sur l'assurance-automobile.
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PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS |
AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS |
11. 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.
Bill 22, An Act to provide for an Oath of Allegiance for the Members of the Legislative Assembly. Mr D. Agostino. PRINTED.
Projet de loi 22, Loi prévoyant le serment d'allégeance pour les députés à l'Assemblée législative. M. D. Agostino. IMPRIMÉ.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. Second Reading Bill 33, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act. Mr J. Flaherty. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 33, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative. M. J. Flaherty. IMPRIMÉ.
23. Second Reading Bill 37, An Act to amend the Education Act to require co-operation among boards. Mr B. Wildman. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 37, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation pour exiger la collaboration entre les conseils. M. B. Wildman. IMPRIMÉ.
24. Second Reading Bill 40, An Act to provide for the licensing of locksmiths. Mr J. Hastings. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 40, Loi prévoyant la délivrance de permis de serrurier. M. J. Hastings. IMPRIMÉ.
25. Second Reading Bill 41, An Act to protect the Rights of Persons receiving Health Services in Ontario. Mrs E. Caplan. PRINTED.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 41, Loi visant à protéger les droits des personnes qui reçoivent des services de santé en Ontario. Mme E. Caplan. IMPRIMÉ.
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NOTICES |
AVIS |
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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.
12. Debated April 18, 1996.
13. Debated April 18, 1996.
14. Mr Silipo - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since there is a significant and growing sense of cynicism and alienation toward the political process of Ontario and it is to the benefit of all to restore the relevance of government in people's lives; and
since the present system does little to address the growing cynicism among the electorate towards the political process; and
since the fairest and most democratic system of election is one which results in the composition of the Legislature reflecting as closely as possible the preferences of the electorate; and
since the present "first past the post" system of electing members to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario does not mirror the voters' preferences adequately, usually resulting in majority governments being formed by a party receiving a minority of voter support; and
since the present legislative system grants little constructive role to the opposition parties although they usually represent a majority of voters' preferences; and
since the Mike Harris government is committed to introducing legislation to change the electoral system by reducing the number of MPPs in the Legislative Assembly and this will provide an opportunity to review the entire electoral system to make it more democratic;
therefore, as one major part of reforming the electoral system of Ontario,
a) members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should be elected by a system of proportional representation which would better reflect the wishes of the voters and promote better representation of women and the diversity of Ontario in the Legislature; and
b) this system should be applied on a regional basis to maintain the appropriate balances between urban and rural Ontario; and
c) the Legislative Assembly Committee should examine the various possible models of proportional representation which could be applied to Ontario; and
d) the Legislative Assembly Committee should report back to the Legislative Assembly with one or more models of proportional representation for Ontario which could be incorporated by the government into the legislative changes required to reform the electoral system. April 9, 1996.
15. Mr Colle - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since the roads in this province constitute a $100 billion asset; and that the Ministry of Transportation is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the provincial highway system which consists of about 22,000 kilometres of roadway; and
since the 1995 Annual Report the Provincial Auditor has concluded that 60% of highways are currently considered to be in poor or substandard condition; and that if immediate actions are not taken to repair highways the condition of the infrastructure will continue to deteriorate to the point that a massive and costly reconstruction effort will become necessary; and
since the average cost of rehabilitation is estimated at $80,000 per kilometre lane but if not implemented immediately the reconstruction cost per kilometre lane escalates to $250,000 per kilometre lane; and that poorly maintained roads jeopardize the safety of motorists and increase the number of accidents resulting in higher repair and insurance costs; and
since representatives for the Ontario Road Builders' Association who appeared before the Finance Committee earlier this year told committee members that since this government came into power no money has been spent on the roads and highways in the province thus increasing the deterioration of roads; and that provincial cuts to the road maintenance and repair budget mean increased costs for future road reconstruction; and
since the Provincial Government is transferring thousands of kilometres of provincial roads to municipalities which in addition have had their provincial operating grants drastically cut; and that a comprehensive long-term government investment strategy in road maintenance and repair will maintain and encourage economic growth and commerce in communities across Ontario and can readily be undertaken by a highly trained and highly skilled local workforce;
therefore, the Government of Ontario should immediately establish a Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Fund whereby the government guarantees that a fixed portion of the gas tax along with other government revenues be designated to go directly toward the Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Fund for road maintenance, repair and reconstruction in order to systematically eradicate the existing substandard condition of 60% of provincial roads. April 16, 1996.
16. Mr Clement - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since Ontarians are entitled to high levels of service from the public sector; and
since Ontarians sent a clear message in the June election that the status quo is not acceptable and called for a government committed to driving substantive reforms in the delivery of public services; and
since the Progressive Conservative government has already taken steps to respond to this message by reviewing all public expenditures; and
since it is important that this process does not neglect the needs of Ontarians and should include the establishment of guiding principles within the public service that will ensure that it is responsive to the public's expectations;
therefore, in order to provide Ontarians with a better, more accountable and more responsive public service, the Chair of the Management Board should investigate the establishment of a mechanism to ensure that the following principles and standards are adopted by the government of Ontario;
a) measurable standards need to be established whereby the public as consumers of public services can assess how services are delivered on a regular basis;
b) information needs to be readily available to the public that will allow them to understand what services cost, who is in charge and how they can benefit from the service;
c) the public must be consulted on a regular basis to ensure that the service is still achieving its desired objectives and continues to be a service which the public sector should be providing;
d) the public's needs must be paramount in determining how to deliver a service;
e) the public must be treated equally and with dignity and respect;
f) the public must have access to a system of redress whereby the government must accept the responsibility for the delivery of services in an appropriate manner; and
g) the taxpayer must be protected by ensuring that government services are delivered in an efficient and economic manner within the context of the existing fiscal environment. April 16, 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 Numbers 21 and 22 - Debated April 18, 1996.
Ballot Item Number 23 - To be debated April 25, 1996.
Second Reading Bill 41, An Act to protect the Rights of Persons receiving Health Services in Ontario. Mrs E. Caplan.
Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 41, Loi visant à protéger les droits des personnes qui reçoivent des services de santé en Ontario. Mme E. Caplan.
Ballot Item Number 24 - To be debated April 25, 1996.
Mr Silipo - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since there is a significant and growing sense of cynicism and alienation toward the political process of Ontario and it is to the benefit of all to restore the relevance of government in people's lives; and
since the present system does little to address the growing cynicism among the electorate towards the political process; and
since the fairest and most democratic system of election is one which results in the composition of the Legislature reflecting as closely as possible the preferences of the electorate; and
since the present "first past the post" system of electing members to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario does not mirror the voters' preferences adequately, usually resulting in majority governments being formed by a party receiving a minority of voter support; and
since the present legislative system grants little constructive role to the opposition parties although they usually represent a majority of voters' preferences; and
since the Mike Harris government is committed to introducing legislation to change the electoral system by reducing the number of MPPs in the Legislative Assembly and this will provide an opportunity to review the entire electoral system to make it more democratic;
therefore, as one major part of reforming the electoral system of Ontario,
a) members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario should be elected by a system of proportional representation which would better reflect the wishes of the voters and promote better representation of women and the diversity of Ontario in the Legislature; and
b) this system should be applied on a regional basis to maintain the appropriate balances between urban and rural Ontario; and
c) the Legislative Assembly Committee should examine the various possible models of proportional representation which could be applied to Ontario; and
d) the Legislative Assembly Committee should report back to the Legislative Assembly with one or more models of proportional representation for Ontario which could be incorporated by the government into the legislative changes required to reform the electoral system.
Ballot Item Number 25 - To be debated May 2, 1996.
Mr Clement - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since Ontarians are entitled to high levels of service from the public sector; and
since Ontarians sent a clear message in the June election that the status quo is not acceptable and called for a government committed to driving substantive reforms in the delivery of public services; and
since the Progressive Conservative government has already taken steps to respond to this message by reviewing all public expenditures; and
since it is important that this process does not neglect the needs of Ontarians and should include the establishment of guiding principles within the public service that will ensure that it is responsive to the public's expectations;
therefore, in order to provide Ontarians with a better, more accountable and more responsive public service, the Chair of the Management Board should investigate the establishment of a mechanism to ensure that the following principles and standards are adopted by the government of Ontario;
a) measurable standards need to be established whereby the public as consumers of public services can assess how services are delivered on a regular basis;
b) information needs to be readily available to the public that will allow them to understand what services cost, who is in charge and how they can benefit from the service;
c) the public must be consulted on a regular basis to ensure that the service is still achieving its desired objectives and continues to be a service which the public sector should be providing;
d) the public's needs must be paramount in determining how to deliver a service;
e) the public must be treated equally and with dignity and respect;
f) the public must have access to a system of redress whereby the government must accept the responsibility for the delivery of services in an appropriate manner; and
g) the taxpayer must be protected by ensuring that government services are delivered in an efficient and economic manner within the context of the existing fiscal environment.
Ballot Item Number 26 - To be debated May 2, 1996.
Mr Colle - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since the roads in this province constitute a $100 billion asset; and that the Ministry of Transportation is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the provincial highway system which consists of about 22,000 kilometres of roadway; and
since the 1995 Annual Report the Provincial Auditor has concluded that 60% of highways are currently considered to be in poor or substandard condition; and that if immediate actions are not taken to repair highways the condition of the infrastructure will continue to deteriorate to the point that a massive and costly reconstruction effort will become necessary; and
since the average cost of rehabilitation is estimated at $80,000 per kilometre lane but if not implemented immediately the reconstruction cost per kilometre lane escalates to $250,000 per kilometre lane; and that poorly maintained roads jeopardize the safety of motorists and increase the number of accidents resulting in higher repair and insurance costs; and
since representatives for the Ontario Road Builders' Association who appeared before the Finance Committee earlier this year told committee members that since this government came into power no money has been spent on the roads and highways in the province thus increasing the deterioration of roads; and that provincial cuts to the road maintenance and repair budget mean increased costs for future road reconstruction; and
since the Provincial Government is transferring thousands of kilometres of provincial roads to municipalities which in addition have had their provincial operating grants drastically cut; and that a comprehensive long-term government investment strategy in road maintenance and repair will maintain and encourage economic growth and commerce in communities across Ontario and can readily be undertaken by a highly trained and highly skilled local workforce;
therefore, the Government of Ontario should immediately establish a Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Fund whereby the government guarantees that a fixed portion of the gas tax along with other government revenues be designated to go directly toward the Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Fund for road maintenance, repair and reconstruction in order to systematically eradicate the existing substandard condition of 60% of provincial roads.
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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 REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS
Bill Pr39, An Act respecting Canadian Life Line Limited. Mr M. Kwinter. (Referred November 1, 1995).
Bill Pr45, An Act respecting Anglo Canada General Insurance Company. Mr B. Wood (London South). (Referred April 15, 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).
STANDING COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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. (Referred April 4, 1996).
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. (Déféré le 4 avril 1996).
Bill 31, An Act to establish the Ontario College of Teachers and to make related amendments to certain statutes. Hon. J. Snobelen. (Referred April 4, 1996).
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. (Déféré le 4 avril 1996).
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BILLS REFERRED TO COMMISSIONERS OF ESTATE BILLS |
PROJETS DE LOI DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMMISSAIRES AUX PROJETS DE LOI AYANT TRAIT À UNE SUCCESSION |
Bill Pr35, An Act respecting the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Mr R. Patten. (Referred April 4, 1996).
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BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT |
PROJETS DE LOI EN ATTENTE DE SANCTION ROYALE |
Bill 43, An Act to authorize the payment of certain amounts for the Public Service for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 1996.
Projet de loi 43, Loi autorisant le paiement de certaines sommes destinées à la fonction publique pour l'exercice se terminant le 31 mars 1996.
Bill Pr50, An Act respecting the Town of Milton.
Bill Pr53, An Act respecting the Association of Ontario Road Superintendents.
Bill Pr56, An Act respecting the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS |
RÉUNIONS DE COMITÉS |
The Standing Committee on Administration of Justice will meet to consider the Standing Order 125 designation regarding the impact of halfway house closures and the introduction of electronic monitoring, as follows:
Today 3:30 p.m. Room No. 228
Tuesday, 23 April 3:30 p.m. Whitney Block Rm. 5540
The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet to review intended appointments, as follows:
Wednesday, 24 April 10:00 a.m. Room No. 228
The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet to discuss the issue of order and decorum at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, as follows:
Wednesday, 24 April 3:30 p.m. Room No. 228
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet to consider the issue of possible amendments to the Audit Act, as follows:
Thursday, 25 April 10:00 a.m. Room No. 228
The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet to consider Bill Pr39, An Act respecting Canada Life Line Limited, as follows:
Wednesday, 24 April 10:00 a.m. Room No. 1
The Standing Committee on Social Development will meet to consider 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, and Bill 31, An Act to establish the Ontario College of Teachers and to make related amendments to certain statutes, as follows:
Today 3:30 p.m. Room No. 151
Tuesday, 23 April 3:30 p.m. Room No. 151
Wednesday, 24 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.) |
99 to 112 inclusive. Answered, April 15, 1996.
115. Mr Wildman - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education and Training provide the percentage of persons who hold valid teaching certificates and are employed by public and separate school boards in Ontario who teach students. What percentage of all personnel who are employed by school boards across the province actually teach students in primary and secondary schools. November 22, 1995.
142 to 146 inclusive. Answered, April 15, 1996.
167. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education and Training provide any memos, notes or directives or related material used by the Ministry in the decision-making process detailing any policy changes with respect to the level of Adult Education funding levels. March 18, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 15, 1996. Approximate date information available April 30, 1996.
168. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education and Training provide any information (memos, directives, etc.) on the proposed cancellation of any Adult Education programs. March 18, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 15, 1996. Approximate date information available April 30, 1996.
169. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education and Training provide statistics on the number of people who have used Adult Education programs in the province and the grade levels completed. March 18, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 15, 1996. Approximate date information available April 30, 1996.
170. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minster of Education and Training provide any studies completed by or commissioned by the Ministry on Adult Education programs and funding levels since January 1993. March 18, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 15, 1996. Approximate date information available April 30, 1996.
171. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Education and Training provide any copies of Opinion Polling completed by or commissioned by the Ministry on Public Opinion as it relates to Teachers in Ontario. March 18, 1996.
172 to 174 inclusive. Answered, April 15, 1996.
175. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide copies of all correspondence, memos, and related material produced by the Ministry and/or used in the decision-making process regarding the expansion and four-laning of the Provincial Highway #69 section from French River to Sudbury. March 18, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 16, 1996. Approximate date information available May 1, 1996.
176. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide copies of the Minister's daily itinerary (schedule) including out of town travel since June 8, 1995 and up to and including March 17, 1996. March 18, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 15, 1996. Approximate date information available April 17, 1996.
177 to 179 inclusive. Answered, April 15, 1996.
180. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide any information, correspondence and /or studies used in the decision-making process that resulted in the "termination" of the planning stage associated with the Four-laning of the Provincial Highway #69 from French River to Sudbury. March 21, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 16, 1996. Approximate date information available May 1, 1996.
181. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide the time-line details associated with the expansion of Highway #69 from French River to Sudbury including the various stages of the expansion process prior to the termination of the project. March 21, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 16, 1996. Approximate date information available May 1, 1996.
182. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide the "current" expansion plans including time-lines for the section of Highway #69 from French River to Sudbury. March 21, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 16, 1996. Approximate date information available May 1, 1996.
183. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Transportation provide the details of the cancellation of any expansion plans of any section of Provincial Highways #11 and #69. March 21, 1996. Interim Answer tabled April 16, 1996. Approximate date information available May 1, 1996.
184. Answered, April 16, 1996.
185. Answered, April 16, 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.
202. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would each Minister provide details of all communications consulting contracts awarded by the Ministry since July 1, 1995. April 9, 1996.
203. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Premier provide details of all communications consulting contracts, including any tendering processes, awarded by the Premier's Office since July 1, 1995. April 9, 1996.
204. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would each Minister provide copies and details, including Firm, date conducted, general purpose and cost, of all public opinion polling and focus groups conducted for the Ministry since July 1, 1995. April 9, 1996.
205. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would each Minister provide details of all expense claim forms submitted by staff assigned to the Minister's Office, and the Premier's Office, since July 1, 1995. April 9, 1996.
206. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Premier provide copies of all correspondence between the Premier and the member for Wellington since July 1, 1995. April 9, 1996.
207. Mr Bartolucci - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would each Minister provide details of all costs incurred as a result of any renovations made to the Minister's Office, or the Premier's Office, since June 9, 1995. April 9, 1996.
208. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) provide all background studies, statistics, and reference material to back up the claim made on page 33 of the Minister's paper entitled New Directions for Workers' Compensation Reform: A Discussion Paper which states "Workers are receiving FEL benefits (including supplements) for longer periods of time... FEL benefits are being paid longer because of adverse labour market conditions rather than as a result of compensable injuries". April 10, 1996.
209. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) provide all background studies, actuarial reports, statistics, and reference material used to make the determination on page 8 of the Minister's report entitled New Directions for Workers' Compensation Reform; A Discussion Paper which states "Without intervention in the system, the unfunded liability is likely to increase to over $14 billion by the year 2014, rather than be eliminated". April 10, 1996.
210. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide all information that was given to the Secretariat or to the Minister and/or the Minister's staff that was used in formulating the report entitled New Directions for Workers' Compensation Reform: A Discussion Paper. April 10, 1996.
211. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide all studies, statistics , and reference material used by the Secretariat to establish comparisons of Ontario's average assessment rates with assessment rates in other Canadian and United States jurisdictions. April 10, 1996.
212. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide all studies, statistics, and reference material used by the Secretariat to establish comparisons between administrative costs of Ontario's Workers' Compensation Board, with the administrative costs of Workers' Compensation (public or private)in various United States jurisdictions. April 10, 1996.
213. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide all studies, statistics, and reference material used by the Secretariat to establish the premise in the report entitled New Directions for Workers' Compensation Reform: A Discussion Paper that high benefit levels paid to injured workers are a disincentive to return to work after an injury. April 10, 1996.
214. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide all studies, statistics, and reference material used by the Secretariat to establish the premise in the report entitled New Directions for Workers' Compensation Reform: A Discussion Paper that the expansion of alternative experience rating systems would improve health and safety and lead to a reduction in lost time injuries in Ontario workplaces. April 10, 1996.
215. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide estimates of how much additional revenue would be generated annually for the Workers' Compensation Board if the percentage of employed workforce covered by Workers' Compensation was increased from the 1994 level to the Canadian average for the same year. April 10, 1996.
216. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide estimates of how much money would be saved on an annualized basis if the Board did not recognize chronic pain injuries and repetitive strain injuries. April 10, 1996.
217. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide all studies, information and background documents used to draw the conclusion contained in the document entitled New Directions for Workers' Compensation Reform: A Discussion Paper that the Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT) has raised systems costs and what was the total dollar value of that impact. April 10, 1996.
218. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide information with respect to estimated savings for the Workers' Compensation Board if employers are required to adjudicate and manage claims in the first four to six weeks. April 10, 1996.
219. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide information with respect to how many injured workers will be affected by commutations of old Act pensions below a 15% impairment level. If a commutation is offered what discount rate will be used and will a disabled worker be able to re-enter the system if his/her condition deteriorates. April 10, 1996.
220. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide information with respect to occupational diseases that the Secretariat considers to be "an ordinary disease of life". What would the dollar savings to the Board be if these diseases were no longer compensated. April 10, 1996.
221. Mr Duncan - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board provide all background studies, statistics and information with respect to the assertion made in the document entitled New Directions for Workers' Compensation Reform: A Discussion Paper that reducing benefits improves re-employment. April 10, 1996.
222. Mr Brown (Algoma-Manitoulin) - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Chair of Management Board of Cabinet advise how much the Ontario government has spent on renovating the Lanark County Court building in the town of Perth over the past three years, and how much the Ontario government intends to spend over the next three years on renovations to this court facility. Would the Minister itemize the individualized costs of any and all of these renovations to the Lanark County Court building. April 11, 1996.