Assemblée législative de l'Ontario

No. 102 N^o 102

Orders and Notices Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Feuilleton et Avis Assemblée législative de l'Ontario

1st Session, 36th Parliament Wednesday, October 2, 1996

1re session, 36e législature Mercredi 2 octobre 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 7

NOTICES / AVIS 10

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS TO BE DEBATED / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS DEVANT ÊTRE DÉBATTUES 14

BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES / PROJETS DE LOI DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMITÉS 15

MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES / AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS 18

COMMITTEE MEETINGS / RÉUNIONS DE COMITÉS 19

ESTIMATES 1996-1997 / BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES 1996-1997 20

QUESTIONS / QUESTIONS 21

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.

THIRD READINGS

TROISIÈMES LECTURES

1. Bill 49, An Act to improve the Employment Standards Act. Hon. E. Witmer.

Projet de loi 49, Loi visant à améliorer la Loi sur les normes d'emploi. L'hon. E. Witmer.

2. Bill 61, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of the Attorney General. Hon. C. Harnick.

Projet de loi 61, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère du Procureur général. L'hon. C. Harnick.

3. Bill 70, An Act to provide Co-operative Education and Film Industry Tax Credits, to create Economic Growth, to implement other measures contained in the 1996 Budget and to amend certain Acts administered by the Minister of Finance. Hon. E. Eves.*

Projet de loi 70, Loi créant des crédits d'impôt pour l'éducation coopérative et l'industrie cinématographique, favorisant la croissance économique, mettant en oeuvre d'autres mesures mentionnées dans le budget de 1996 et modifiant des lois dont l'application relève du ministre des Finances. L'hon. E. Eves.*

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT

4. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the Amendment to the Amendment to the motion that this House approves in general the Budgetary Policy of the Government.

Suite du débat ajourné concernant le sous-amendement à la motion portant que la présente Assemblée adopte les grands principes de la politique budgétaire du gouvernement.

5. Committee of the Whole House:

Bill 63, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. Hon. M. Mushinski. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 63, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère des Affaires civiques, de la Culture et des Loisirs. L'hon. M. Mushinski. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 64, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations. Hon. D. Tsubouchi. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 64, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère de la Consommation et du Commerce. L'hon. D. Tsubouchi. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 65, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism. Hon. W. Saunderson. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 65, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère du Développement économique, du Commerce et du Tourisme. L'hon. W. Saunderson. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 66, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of Environment and Energy. Hon. N. Sterling. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 66, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Énergie. L'hon. N. Sterling. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 67, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of Health. Hon. J. Wilson. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 67, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère de la Santé. L'hon. J. Wilson. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 68, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Hon. C. Hodgson. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 68, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère du Développement du Nord et des Mines. L'hon. C. Hodgson. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 69, An Act to simplify government processes and to improve efficiency in the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Correctional Services. Hon. R. Runciman. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 69, Loi visant à simplifier les processus gouvernementaux et à améliorer l'efficience au ministère du Solliciteur général et au ministère des Services correctionnels. L'hon. R. Runciman. IMPRIMÉ.

6. 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.

7. Second Reading Bill 79, An Act to improve Ontario's court system, to respond to concerns raised by charities and their volunteers and to improve various statutes relating to the administration of justice. Hon. C. Harnick.* PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 79, Loi visant à améliorer le système judiciaire de l'Ontario, à répondre aux préoccupations exprimées par les oeuvres de bienfaisance et leurs bénévoles, et à améliorer diverses lois relatives à l'administration de la justice. L'hon. C. Harnick.* IMPRIMÉ.

8. Second Reading Bill 81, An Act to reduce the number of members of the Legislative Assembly by making the number and boundaries of provincial electoral districts identical to those of their federal counterparts and to make consequential amendments to statutes concerning electoral representation. Hon. D. Johnson (Don Mills).

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 81, Loi visant à réduire le nombre des députés à l'Assemblée législative en rendant identiques le nombre et les limites des circonscriptions électorales provinciales et fédérales et à apporter des modifications corrélatives à des lois concernant la représentation électorale. L'hon. D. Johnson (Don Mills).

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the Retail Sales Tax.

Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics sur la taxe de vente au détail.

13. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies on Agencies, Boards and Commissions (No. 21).

Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des organismes gouvernementaux sur les organismes, conseils et commissions (n^o 21).

14. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the Report of the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice on the Impact of Half-Way House Closures and the Introduction of Electronic Monitoring.

15. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for consideration of private members' public business.

16. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies on Agencies, Boards and Commissions (No. 22).

Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des organismes gouvernementaux sur les organismes, conseils et commissions (n^o 22).

17. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies on Agencies, Boards and Commissions (No. 23).

Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des organismes gouvernementaux sur les organismes, conseils et commissions (n^o 23).

18. Resuming the Adjourned Debate on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the Ontario Board of Parole.

Suite du débat ajourné sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics concernant la Commission ontarienne des libérations conditionelles.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESS

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

19. 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.

Bill 27, An Act to amend the Children's Law Reform Act. Mr J. Hastings. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 27, Loi modifiant la Loi portant réforme du droit de l'enfance. M. J. Hastings. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 41, An Act to protect the Rights of Persons receiving Health Services in Ontario. Mrs E. Caplan. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 41, Loi visant à protéger les droits des personnes qui reçoivent des services de santé en Ontario. M^me E. Caplan. IMPRIMÉ.

Bill 60, An Act respecting the participation of workers and contractors from Quebec in Ontario's construction industry workforce. Mr J.-M. Lalonde. PRINTED.

Projet de loi 60, Loi concernant la participation des travailleurs et entrepreneurs du Québec à la main-d'oeuvre de l'industrie de la construction de l'Ontario. M. J.-M. Lalonde. IMPRIMÉ.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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. M^me A. Castrilli. IMPRIMÉ.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. Second Reading Bill 50, An Act to provide for Financial Disclosure by Trade Unions and Employees Associations. Mr D. Shea. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 50, Loi prévoyant la divulgation des renseignements financiers par les syndicats et les associations d'employés. M. D. Shea. IMPRIMÉ.

31. Second Reading Bill 58, An Act to amend the Education Act to provide for co-operation among boards. Mr B. Wildman. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 58, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation afin de prévoir la collaboration entre conseils. M. B. Wildman. IMPRIMÉ.

32. Second Reading Bill 62, An Act to revise the Endangered Species Act and to protect Threatened and Vulnerable Species. Mr B. Wildman. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 62, Loi révisant la Loi sur les espèces en voie de disparition et visant à protéger les espèces vulnérables et les espèces menacées. M. B. Wildman. IMPRIMÉ.

33. Second Reading Bill 72, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act. Mr P. Kormos. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 72, Loi modifiant le Code de la route. M. P. Kormos. IMPRIMÉ.

34. Second Reading Bill 73, An Act to amend the Municipal Act. Mr D. Shea. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 73, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités. M. D. Shea. IMPRIMÉ.

35. Second Reading Bill 74, An Act to amend the Audit Act. Mr B. Grandmaître. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 74, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la vérification des comptes publics. M. B. Grandmaître. IMPRIMÉ.

36. Second Reading Bill 77, An Act to make Pension Plans accountable to Workers. Mr H. Hampton. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 77, Loi visant à rendre les régimes de retraite responsables devant les travailleurs. M. H. Hampton. IMPRIMÉ.

37. Second Reading Bill 78, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act. Mr P. Hoy. PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 78, Loi modifiant le Code de la route. M. P. Hoy. IMPRIMÉ.

38. Second Reading Bill 80, An Act to curtail Repeat Offences by Juvenile Delinquents. Mr J. Brown (Scarborough West). PRINTED.

Deuxième lecture Projet de loi 80, Loi visant à inciter les jeunes délinquants à ne pas récidiver. M. J. Brown (Scarborough-Ouest). IMPRIMÉ.

NOTICES

AVIS

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS DU GOUVERNEMENT

6. Budget Motion. Debated May 7, 8, 9, 13, 1996.

9. Mr Johnson (Don Mills) - Resolution - That, notwithstanding the Order of the House dated October 3, 1995, Mr Morin, member for the Electoral District of Carleton East, be appointed Deputy Speaker and Chair of the Committee of the Whole House; that Ms Churley, member for the Electoral District of Riverdale, be appointed First Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole House; and that Mr Johnson, member for the Electoral District of Perth, be appointed Second Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole House. September 23, 1996.

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.

23. Mr Hudak - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, since government intervention in the economy via regulation has become an increasingly popular policy option; and

since the regulatory burden has increased substantially in the Province of Ontario in the last ten years as a result; and

since the direct costs to government of regulation including monitoring and enforcing regulations are only a small portion of the total regulatory burden; and

since the bulk of the regulatory burden is borne by the private sector and consumers in the form of compliance costs; and

since increased costs of doing business result in higher prices, fewer products or services on the market and a consequent reduction in employment; and

since a reduction in the overall costs of regulation is a goal of the Red Tape Review Commission and the Government of Ontario;

Therefore, the Government of Ontario should design a regulatory envelope such that the total regulatory burden imposed upon private and public sector actors in Ontario will not increase and, should in fact, decrease in a fiscal year. June 11, 1996.

24. Mr Hastings - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy should undertake a plan to rebalance environmental protection through strict regulatory mechanisms with other realistic, affordable and workable alternatives; and

since other jurisdictions throughout the world have successfully adopted other complementary market oriented solutions for air and water pollution; and

since the current regulatory system is multifaceted, complex and highly cost inefficient for our economy, the preservation of jobs and our vital health care system; and

since environmental compliance requires new approaches to achieve the ultimate goals of water pollution, prevention and enhanced air quality through balanced regulation and market oriented solutions; and

since the smog problem in urban Ontario requires innovative solutions and in conjunction with the financial services sector, requires a workable system of emission reduction tradable credits combined with absolute liability for the principal players and a new environmental regime for air and water pollution prevention;

Therefore, the Government of Ontario, working in conjunction with the financial services sector, should investigate and subsequently adopt new clean air incentives and strategies to realize the above referenced goals. June 27, 1996.

SPECIAL DEBATES

DÉBATS SPÉCIAUX

OPPOSITION DAY

JOUR DE L'OPPOSITION

1. Debated October 1, 1996.

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.)

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).

Bill 75, An Act to regulate alcohol and gaming in the public interest, to fund charities through the responsible management of video lotteries and to amend certain statutes related to liquor and gaming. Hon. D. Tsubouchi.* (Referred June 26, 1996).

Projet de loi 75, Loi réglementant les alcools et les jeux dans l'intérêt public, prévoyant le financement des organismes de bienfaisance grâce à la gestion responsable des loteries vidéo et modifiant des lois en ce qui a trait aux alcools et aux jeux. L'hon. D. Tsubouchi.* (Déféré le 26 juin 1996).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Bill 52, An Act to promote resource development, conservation and environmental protection through the streamlining of regulatory processes and the enhancement of compliance measures in the Aggregate and Petroleum Industries. Hon. C. Hodgson.* (Referred June 25, 1996).

Projet de loi 52, Loi visant à promouvoir la mise en valeur des ressources, la conservation ainsi que la protection de l'environnement en simplifiant les processus de réglementation et en renforçant les mesures de conformité dans l'industrie pétrolière et l'industrie des agrégats. L'hon. C. Hodgson.* (Déféré le 25 juin 1996).

Bill 53, An Act to promote Full Financial Accountability of Labour Unions and Employees Associations to their Members. Mr S. Gilchrist. (Referred May 30, 1996).

Projet de loi 53, Loi visant à promouvoir la responsabilité financière complète des syndicats et des associations d'employés envers leurs membres. M. S. Gilchrist. (Déféré le 30 mai 1996).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS

Bill Pr39, An Act respecting Canadian Life Line Limited. Mr M. Kwinter. (Referred November 1, 1995).

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 Pr64, An Act respecting The National Ballet of Canada. Ms I. Bassett. (Referred June 26, 1996).

Bill Pr66, An Act respecting the City of Toronto. Ms I. Bassett. (Referred September 25, 1996).

Bill Pr67, An Act respecting the Ontario Plumbing Inspectors Association Inc. Mr J. Cleary. (Referred September 25, 1996).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Bill 24, An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Pesticides Act. Mr B. Wildman. (Referred May 9, 1996).

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. (Déféré le 9 mai 1996).

Bill 57, An Act to improve the Efficiency of the Environmental Approvals Process and Certain Other Matters. Hon. N. Sterling. (Referred September 30, 1996).

Projet de loi 57, Loi visant à améliorer l'efficience du processus d'autorisation environnementale et concernant certaines autres questions. L'hon. N. Sterling. (Déféré le 30 septembre 1996).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Bill 76, An Act to improve environmental protection, increase accountability and enshrine public consultation in the Environmental Assessment Act. Hon. N. Sterling. (Referred June 25, 1996).

Projet de loi 76, Loi visant à améliorer la protection de l'environnement, à accroître l'obligation de rendre des comptes et à intégrer la consultation publique à la Loi sur les évaluations environnementales. L'hon. N. Sterling. (Déféré le 25 juin 1996).

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).

Bill Pr63, An Act respecting the Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, Montreal Trust Company of Canada and Montreal Trust Company. Ms I. Bassett (Referred June 18, 1996).

MATTERS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Review and report on the matter of Referenda as set out in the Ministry of the Attorney General document.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

RÉUNIONS DE COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on Estimates will meet to consider the estimates of the Ministry of Health, as follows:

Today 3:30 p.m. Room No. 2

The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet to review intended appointments as follows:

Today 10:00 a.m. Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on Resources Development will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 49, An Act to improve the Employment Standards Act, as follows:

Today 3:30 p.m. Cancelled

ESTIMATES 1996-1997 IN STANDING COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES (To be considered in the order shown)

BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES 1996-1997 EN COMITÉ PERMANENT DES BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES (À être étudier dans l'ordre ci-dessous)

Time used in consideration of

all the Estimates 1996-1997 7 hrs. 22 mins.

Time Remaining

Education and Training (Completed October 1, 1996)

Health 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Economic Development, Trade and Tourism 15 hrs.

Intergovernmental Affairs 15 hrs.

Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Transportation 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Northern Development and Mines 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Natural Resources 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Office of Francophone Affairs 15 hrs.

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.)

489. Mr Gravelle - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health provide any submissions to the Health Services Restructuring Commission made by the Minister/Ministry of Health regarding the future of health care services and the rationalization of hospitals in Thunder Bay. September 30, 1996.

490. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - The Minister of the Environment and Energy has confirmed that 64 classified positions of "chemical technicians" will be eliminated according to the ministry's business plan. Would the Minister provide name and job descriptions of those whose positions are being eliminated. How many chemical technicians will remain in the employ of the ministry. September 30, 1996.

491. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - The Minister of the Environment and Energy has confirmed that 34 classified positions of "environmental officer" will be eliminated according to the ministry's business plan. Would the Minister provide name and job descriptions of those whose positions are being eliminated. How many environmental officers will remain in the employ of the ministry. September 30, 1996.

492. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - The Minister of the Environment and Energy has confirmed that 5 classified positions of "pesticide control officers" will be eliminated according to the ministry's business plan. Would the Minister provide name and job descriptions of those whose positions are being eliminated. How many pesticide control officers will remain in the employ of the ministry. September 30, 1996.

493. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - The Minister of the Environment and Energy has confirmed that 38 classified positions of "resources managers" will be eliminated according to the ministry's business plan. Would the Minister provide name and job descriptions of those whose positions are being eliminated. How many resources managers will remain in the employ of the ministry. September 30, 1996.

494. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - The Minister of the Environment and Energy has confirmed that 27 classified positions of "scientists" will be eliminated according to the ministry's business plan. Would the Minister provide name and job descriptions of those whose positions are being eliminated. How many scientists will remain in the employ of the ministry. September 30, 1996.

495. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate the names of all present members of the Ontario Pesticides Advisory Committee. Would the Minister also indicate the dates on which their terms expire. September 30, 1996.

496. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate which specific research reports are being undertaken by the Ontario Pesticides Advisory Committee. Would the Minister also indicate which client groups are involved in this research. September 30, 1996.

497. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate which specific programs the ministry is undertaking to encourage integrated pest management. Would the Minister also indicate which client groups are involved in this research. September 30, 1996.

498. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate how many active ingredients for pest management are available for use in Ontario; would the Minister also provide a list of such including trade names and schedule numbers. September 30, 1996.

499. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate the volumes and weights of active ingredients applied in Ontario in 1994, 1995 and to date in 1996. September 30, 1996.

500. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate the volumes and weights of formulated products applied in Ontario in 1994, 1995 and to date in 1996. September 30, 1996.

501. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate which active ingredients have been detected in Great Lakes water and at what levels. September 30, 1996.

502. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate which active ingredients have been detected in fish from the Great Lakes, and at what levels. September 30, 1996.

503. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate which pesticide is most commonly used in Ontario. September 30, 1996.

504. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate which pesticide is most commonly used in Ontario to control lawn and garden pests. September 30, 1996.

505. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy provide a comprehensive list of publicly available information about pesticides and pesticide use. September 30, 1996.

506. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate the provincial requirements for public notification of pesticide use in indoor public areas. September 30, 1996.

507. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate the provincial requirements for public notification of pesticide use inside daycare centres. September 30, 1996.

508. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate how many pesticide violations occurred during the years 1993, 1994 and 1995, including a breakdown by type of these violations for each of the aforementioned years. September 30, 1996.

509. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate how many public complaints the Ministry received concerning lawn care companies for each of the following years: 1990, 1991, 1992 , 1993 1994, 1995

510. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate how many applications for registration of active ingredients did the Ontario Pesticides Advisory Committee receive in each of the years 1993, 1994 and 1995. September 30, 1996.

511. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate how many applications for registration of active ingredients did the Ontario Pesticides Advisory Committee approve in each of the years 1993, 1994 and 1995. September 30, 1996.

512. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate how many bird kills following applications of diazanon were reported in all regions of Ontario in each of the following years: 1990, 1991, 1992 , 1993 1994, 1995 and to date in 1996. September 30, 1996.

513. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate how many provincial pesticide inspectors there were in each of the following years: 1990, 1991, 1992 , 1993 1994, 1995 and to date in 1996. September 30, 1996.

514. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate the ministry's plans for proposing harmonization of pesticide schedules with the federal government and provide a copy of these proposals. September 30, 1996.

515. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy provide a record of all pesticide spills in Ontario for each of the following years:1991, 1992 , 1993 1994, 1995 and to date in 1996 including the location and volume of the spill, the owner of the vehicle involved (if applicable), the cost of clean-up and indicate which party or parties paid the cost of the clean-up. Would the Minister also provide details of any subsequent legal action on any of these cases. September 30, 1996.

516. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment and Energy indicate the ministry's budget for remedial action on pesticides. September 30, 1996.

517. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Environment and Energy confirm that subsequent to the Minister's appointment, the Minister's office in the ministry moved to another floor and explain the necessity for such a move. Would the Minister provide details of the cost involved in such a move, including, but not limited to, ministry and minister's office staff time involved, moving contractors if used, renovations, purchase of new supplies, equipment and furniture and any other costs, internal or otherwise, associated with such a move. October 2, 1996.

518. Ms Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Environment and Energy confirm that subsequent to the Minister's appointment, the office of the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy moved to another floor and would the Minister explain the necessity for such a move. Would the Minister provide details of the cost involved in such a move, including, but not limited to, ministry and minister's office staff time involved, moving contractors if used, renovations, purchase of new supplies, equipment and furniture and any other costs, internal or otherwise, associated with such a move. October 2, 1996.

519. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide the number and a list of all appointments that have been made to agencies, boards, and commissions by the Minister since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

520. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of all vacancies on agencies, boards, and commissions. October 2, 1996.

521. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advise how many people were employed by OMAFRA during the fiscal years 1970-71, 1980-81, 1990-91, 1994-95 and 1995-96. October 2, 1996.

522. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advise how many people were under contract to work for OMAFRA during the fiscal years 1970-71, 1980-81, 1990-91, 1994-95 and 1995-96. October 2, 1996.

523. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advise what percentage of the OMAFRA budget was spent on direct support to the grains and oilseeds farmers in fiscal years 1970-71, 1980-81, 1990-91, 1994-95 and 1995-96. October 2, 1996.

524. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advise what percentage of the OMAFRA budget was spent on direct support to the fruit and vegetable farmers in each of the fiscal years 1970-71 ,1980-81, 1990-91, 1994-95 and 1995-96. October 2, 1996.

525. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide the cost of holding and organizing the "table talks" held in September of 1995. What was the cost of producing the report. How many copies of the report were given out. October 2, 1996.

526. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide the total agricultural spending for each of the fiscal years from 1975-76 to 1995-96. October 2, 1996.

527. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advise what percentage of OMAFRA spending is currently allotted to livestock. October 2, 1996.

528. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advise what percentage of OMAFRA spending is currently allotted to oilseeds. October 2, 1996.

529. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advise what percentage of OMAFRA spending is currently allotted to fruit and vegetables. October 2, 1996.

530. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide copies of any polling which has been completed or commissioned by the ministry as it relates to the Agricultural Industry in Ontario for the fiscal years 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95; the total expenditure on each of these reports; the details of the tendering process for each report, or, if applicable, the reason each was not put up for tender. October 2, 1996.

531. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide the following information regarding the Ontario Farm Property Tax Rebate Program: a) the total number of rebate cheques issued in the years 1990 through to 1995 with a breakdown by year and geographic region; b) the number of rebate cheques issued to individuals and the number issued to corporations and/or other bodies; c) the number of rebate cheques issued to landowners who are now renting out their farms; d) the number of individuals receiving the rebate who had off-farm incomes in excess of $40, 000, with a breakdown by year and by geographic region; and e) the definition which the ministry used to define off-farm income, including how this definition treated spousal off-farm income. October 2, 1996.

532. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of applications for severances from agricultural land the ministry has been asked to comment on or approve since January 1, 1993 showing: the total number of severances reviewed by OMAFRA; number approved; number denied and the number pending a decision. October 2, 1996.

533. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide copies of all letters, memoranda, documents, and studies undertaken by the ministry since the beginning of fiscal year, 1993-94 to August 1, 1996 which consider or discuss altering the terms of the Farm Property Tax Rebate Program. October 2, 1996.

534. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide the total costs of renovating, redecorating and refurnishing the Minister's office, the Minister's Boardroom, and the Minister's suite, the offices of all the Minister's political staff, as well as the offices of the Parliamentary Assistant. Would the Minister provide details as to the new furnishings, carpeting and painting purchased for each of the above offices since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

535. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide an itemized cost breakdown of electronic equipment, such as televisions and video cassette recorders, purchased since June 8, 1995 for the Minister's office, the Minister's Boardroom, the offices of the Minister's political staff, as well as the offices of the Parliamentary Assistant. Would the Minister include the location of each new piece of electronic equipment and its cost. October 2, 1996.

536. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs state the average time it took to respond to a letter addressed to the Minister during the period June 8, 1995 to August 1, 1996. October 2, 1996.

537. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of meeting dates, times, agendas, locations, and duration of meetings between the Minister and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

538. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of meeting dates, times, agendas, locations, and duration of meetings between the Minister and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

539. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of meeting dates, times, agendas, locations, and duration of meetings between the Minister and the Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

540. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of meeting dates, times, agendas, locations, and duration of meetings between the Minister and the Ontario Corn Producers' Association since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

541. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of meeting dates, times, agendas, locations, and duration of meetings between the Minister and the Ontario Soy Bean Growers' Marketing Board since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

542. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide a list of meeting dates, times, agendas, locations, and duration of meetings between the Minister and the Dairy Farmers of Ontario since June 8, 1995. October 2, 1996.

543. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs indicate if any relatives of any members of the Executive Council or Government Caucus are in the employ of the Minister's political or ministerial staff, indicating the names of the individuals and their relationship to the Government Caucus, the positions which they hold and the salary range for same. October 2, 1996.

544. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provide copies of all letters, memoranda, documents, and studies undertaken by the ministry since June 8, 1995 that illustrate the impact of cuts across the ministry on all sectors of the agricultural community. October 2, 1996.

545. Mr Hoy - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs list all of the agricultural groups with whom the Minister consulted about the introduction of "user fees" and/or "service fees" prior to tabling Bill 46 on May 2, 1996. October 2, 1996.