No. 17	No 17
Thursday, May 28, 1998	Jeudi 28 mai 1998

PRAYERS 10:00 A.M.	PRIÈRES 10 H
Mr Bartolucci moved,	M. Bartolucci propose,
Second Reading of Bill 18, An Act to protect Children involved in Prostitution.	Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 18, Loi visant à protéger les enfants qui se livrent à la prostitution.
A debate arising, at 11:00 a.m., further proceedings were reserved until 12:00 noon.	À 11 h, la suite du débat est réservée jusqu'à midi
Mr Fox then moved,	Ensuite, M. Fox propose,
That in the opinion of this House, because the seniors of this province are one of the most susceptible groups to criminal activities and because of an increasing number of crimes being perpetrated on this generation, that the Attorney General give instructions to all prosecutors to seek increased sentences for those convicted of all violent crimes, abuse of trust or fraud against seniors. And furthermore that the Attorney General lobby the federal Minister of Justice to create mandatory sentencing guidelines for crimes against our vulnerable. And that all police service boards in the province develop preventive programs and assure that witness protection and victim assistance programs are made available to seniors victimized by said crimes.
The question having been put on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 18, An Act to protect Children involved in Prostitution, it was declared carried and the Bill was accordingly read the second time and Ordered referred to Standing Committee on Social Development.	La motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 18, Loi visant à protéger les enfants qui se livrent à la prostitution, mise aux voix, est déclarée adoptée et le projet de loi est en conséquence lu une deuxième fois et déféré au Comité permanent des affaires sociales.
The question having been put on Mr Fox's Resolution Number 9, it was declared carried.	La motion, mise aux voix, sur la résolution numéro 9 de M. Fox est déclarée adoptée.
And it was, Resolved, That in the opinion of this House, because the seniors of this province are one of the most susceptible groups to criminal activities and because of an increasing number of crimes being perpetrated on this generation, that the Attorney General give instructions to all prosecutors to seek increased sentences for those convicted of all violent crimes, abuse of trust or fraud against seniors. And furthermore that the Attorney General lobby the federal Minister of Justice to create mandatory sentencing guidelines for crimes against our vulnerable. And that all police service boards in the province develop preventive programs and assure that witness protection and victim assistance programs are made available to seniors victimized by said crimes.

1:30 P.M.	13 H 30
REPORTS BY COMMITTEES	RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS
Mr Bartolucci from the Standing Committee on Estimates presented the Committee's report as follows:-
Pursuant to Standing Order 59, your Committee has selected the Estimates (1998-99) of the following ministries and offices for consideration:-
Ministry of Health 9 hrs. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 6 hrs. Ministry of Education and Training 7 hrs. 30 mins. Office of the Premier 7 hrs. 30 mins. Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs 15 hrs. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 7 hrs. 30 mins. Management Board Secretariat 7 hrs. 30 mins. Cabinet Office 7 hrs. 30 mins. Ministry of Community and Social Services 7 hrs. 30 mins. Ministry of Transportation 15 hrs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 60, the Estimates (1998-99) of the following ministries and offices not selected for consideration are deemed passed by the Committee and reported to the House in accordance with the terms of the Standing Order and are deemed to be received and concurred in:-
MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Ministry Administration $ 107,843,500 Prosecuting Crime 91,606,900 Family Justice Services 283,845,900 Legal Services and Victims Support 44,362,700 Court Services 333,145,300 MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP, CULTURE AND RECREATION Ministry Administration $ 19,582,400 Citizenship 51,738,200 Culture 197,946,900 Sport and Recreation 14,009,600 Archives 6,853,800 Regional Services and Ontario 2000 7,305,900

MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL RELATIONS Ministry Administration $ 36,603,300 Commercial Registries 44,921,600 Consumer Protection and Public Safety/Business Standards 8,697,900 Vital Statistics 7,471,100 Gaming and Alcohol Control 38,413,200 MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND TOURISM Ministry Administration $ 12,091,000 Industry, Trade and Tourism Support 158,159,200 MINISTRY OF ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ministry Administration $ 7,912,900 Energy Development and Management 14,419,500 Science and Technology 185,694,200 MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT Ministry Administration $ 38,716,700 Environmental Protection 112,841,500 Resource Conservation 6,990,100 Infrastructure Development 112,000,000 MINISTRY OF FINANCE Ministry Administration $ 62,515,100 Tax Policy, Budget and Revenue Operations 337,492,100 Economic, Fiscal and Financial Policy 891,825,900 Financial Services Industry Regulations 34,184,200 Property Assessment Support Services 122,074,300 Office of Privatization 4,135,500 OFFICE OF FRANCOPHONE AFFAIRS Francophone Affairs $ 2,683,700

MINISTRY OF LABOUR Ministry Administration $ 18,439,900 Pay Equity Commission 4,040,400 Labour Relations 21,956,800 Labour Policy 3,108,100 Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Occupational Health and Safety 68,368,700 Workplace Safety and Insurance Advisory 4,000

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Office of the Lieutenant Governor $ 676,500 ONTARIO NATIVE AFFAIRS SECRETARIAT Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat $ 21,610,700 MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES Ministry Administration $ 54,625,300 Science and Information Resources 52,078,900 Natural Resource Management 122,260,200 Field Services 314,695,300 MINISTRY OF NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT AND MINES Ministry Administration $ 9,003,100 Northern Development 232,198,800 Mines and Minerals 32,613,200

MINISTRY OF THE SOLICITOR GENERAL AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Ministry Administration $ 92,891,300 Public Safety 53,996,600 Policing Services 42,772,100 Ontario Provincial Police 524,585,000 Correctional Services 593,521,800 Agencies, Boards and Commissions 5,828,800

OFFICE RESPONSIBLE FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES Office Responsible for Women's Issues $ 20,883,800
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS	DÉPÔT DES PROJETS DE LOI
The following Bill was introduced and read the first time:- Bill 27, An Act to amend the Children's Law Reform Act. Mr. J. Hastings.	Le projet de loi suivant est présenté et lu une première fois:- Projet de loi 27, Loi modifiant la Loi portant réforme du droit de l'enfance. M. J. Hastings.
MOTIONS	MOTIONS
With unanimous consent, on motion by Mr. Sterling,	Avec le consentement unanime, sur la motion de Mr. Sterling,
Ordered, That an humble address be presented to the Lieutenant Governor in Council as follows:-
"To the Lieutenant Governor in Council:- We, Her Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, now assembled, request the appointment of Ann Cavoukian, current interim Information and Privacy Commissioner, to act as interim Information and Privacy Commissioner until November 30, 1998." And that the Address be engrossed and presented to the Lieutenant Governor in Council by the Speaker.
PETITIONS	PÉTITIONS
Petition relating to Stopping the funding of abortions (Sessional Paper No. P-1) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. T. Arnott. Petition relating to Stopping cuts to the Workers Health and Safety Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-4) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. D. Christopherson. Petition relating to the Installation of red light cameras in high collision intersections (Sessional Paper No. P-6) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. T. Pettit. Petitions relating to Enacting legislation to recognize freedom of health care workers (Sessional Paper No. P-7) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. J. Hastings and Mr. B. Vankoughnet. Petition relating to the Recognition of the contributions of chiropractors to Ontario Health Care (Sessional Paper No. P-9) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. W. Wettlaufer. Petition relating to the Inclusion of a learning unit on the United Empire Loyalists in Ontario Schools (Sessional Paper P-11) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. H. Danford. Petition relating to Respecting the Nurses' Bill of Rights (Sessional Paper No. P-30) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. J. Gerretsen. Petition relating to Enacting legislation to give permissive authority of the Town of Tillsonburg to take measures to regulate and restrict pit bull dogs (Sessional Paper No. P-43) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. T. Barrett. Petitions relating to Enacting an Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Sessional Paper No. P-44) (Tabled May 28, 1998) Mr. A. Curling, Ms. F. Lankin and Mr. T. Ruprecht.

ORDERS OF THE DAY	ORDRE DU JOUR
Debate was resumed on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 22, An Act to Prevent Unionization with respect to Community Participation under the Ontario Works Act, 1997.	Le débat reprend sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 22, Loi visant à empêcher la syndicalisation en ce qui concerne la participation communautaire visée par la Loi de 1997 sur le programme Ontario au travail.
After some time, pursuant to Standing Order 9(a), the motion for the adjournment of the debate was deemed to have been made and carried.	Après quelque temps, conformément à l'article 9(a) du Règlement, la motion d'ajournement du débat est réputée avoir été proposée et adoptée.
The House then adjourned at 6:00 p.m.	A 18 h, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux.
le président CHRISTOPHER M. STOCKWELL Speaker

STATUS OF LEGISLATION	ÉTAT DE L'AVANCEMENT DES PROJETS DE LOI
PUBLIC BILLS INDEX	INDEX DES PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PUBLIC
(Government and Private Members')	(Gouvernement et Députés)

Ancient Parliamentary Right. Hon. M. Harris. Bill - 1

Children's Law Reform. Mr. J. Hastings. Bill - 27

City of Toronto. Ms. F. Lankin Bill - 7

Community Safety Zones (see Highway Traffic (community safety zones))

Crackdown on Illegal Waste Dumping. Mr. B. Wildman. Bill - 13

Downloading and French Language Rights. Mr. G. Bisson. Bill - 17

Drivers' licences of certain school pupils (see Highway Traffic (drivers' licences of certain school pupils))

Endangered, Threatened and Vulnerable Species. Mr. B. Wildman. Bill - 11

Farming and Food Production Protection. Hon. N. Villeneuve. Bill - 146

Good Samaritan. Mr. S. Gilchrist. Bill - 166

Highway Traffic (community safety zones). Hon. J. Flaherty Bill - 26

Highway Traffic (drivers' licences of certain school pupils). Mr. W. Wettlaufer Bill - 4

Highway Traffic (licence suspensions). Mr. B. Grimmett. Bill - 5

Illegal Waste Dumping (see Crackdown on Illegal Waste Dumping)

Intercountry Adoption (The Hague Convention). Mr. J. Cordiano. Bill - 23

Irish Heritage Day. Mr. J. O'Toole. Bill - 8

Labour Union and Employees Association Financial Accountability. Mr. S. Gilchrist. Bill - 3

Licence suspensions (see Highway Traffic (licence suspensions))

Medicine. Mr. M. Kwinter. Bill - 2

Municipal (Simcoe Day). Mr. S. Gilchrist. Bill - 14

Northern Services Improvement. Hon. C. Hodgson. Bill - 12

Ontario Works (see Prevention of Unionization (Ontario Works))

Parental Responsibility. Mr. A. McLean. Bill - 19

Partnerships Statute Law. Hon. D. Tsubouchi. Bill - 6

Pedophiles (see Protection against Pedophiles)

Prevention of Unionization (Ontario Works). Hon. J. Ecker. Bill - 22

Protection against Pedophiles. Mr. J. Brown (Scarborough West). Bill - 145

Protection of Children involved in Prostitution. Mr. R. Bartolucci. Bill - 18

Provincial Offences (see Streamlining of Administration of Provincial Offences)

Red Light Camera. Mr. M. Colle. Bill - 20

Red Tape Reduction. Hon. D. Tsubouchi. Bill - 25

Safe Schools. Mr. D. Newman Bill - 21

Simcoe Day (see Municipal (Simcoe Day))

Small Business and Charities Protection. Hon. E. Eves. Bill - 16

Streamlining of Administration of Provincial Offences. Hon. C. Harnick. Bill - 108

Tax Cuts for People and for Small Business. Hon. E. Eves. Bill - 15

Taxpayers Savings Municipal (Ottawa-Carleton Region). Mr. G. Guzzo. Bill - 9

Technology for Classrooms Tax Credit. Mr. J. Hastings. Bill - 24

The Hague Convention (see Intercountry Adoption (The Hague Convention))

Toronto (see City of Toronto)

Veterans' Memorial Parkway. Mr. J. Baird. Bill - 10

PRIVATE BILLS INDEX

INDEX DES PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÈRÊT PRIVÉ

Kitchener, City of. Mr. W. Wettlaufer. Bill - Pr15

Redeemer Reformed Christian College. Mr. T. Skarica. Bill - Pr17

Ross Memorial Hospital. Mr. G. Stewart. Bill - Pr14

GOVERNMENT BILLS AND PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS

PROJETS DE LOI ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT ET PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PUBLIC ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an Ancient Parliamentary Right/Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. Hon. M. Harris (Premier and President of the Council). First Reading April 23, 1998.

Bill 2, Medicine Amendment Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant la Loi sur les médecins. Mr. M. Kwinter (L./Wilson Heights). First Reading April 27, 1998.

Bill 3, Labour Union and Employees Association Financial Accountability Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la responsabilité financière des syndicats et des associations d'employés. Mr. S. Gilchrist (P.C./Scarborough East). First Reading April 27, 1998.

Bill 4, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (drivers' licences of certain school pupils), 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant le Code de la route (permis de conduire de certains élèves). Mr. W. Wettlaufer (P.C./Kitchener). First Reading April 27, 1998. Second Reading April 30. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice.

Bill 5, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (licence suspensions), 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant le Code de la route (suspensions de permis). Mr. B. Grimmett (P.C./Muskoka-Georgian Bay). First Reading April 28, 1998. Second Reading May 14. Ordered for Third Reading.

Bill 6, Partnerships Statute Law Amendment Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne les sociétés en nom collectif. Hon. D. Tsubouchi (Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations). First Reading April 28, 1998. Second Reading May 6. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice. Considered May 12. Reported without amendment May 13. Ordered for Third Reading.

Bill 7, City of Toronto Amendment Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant la Loi sur la cité de Toronto. Ms. F. Lankin (N.D./Beaches-Woodbine). First Reading April 28, 1998.

Bill 8, Irish Heritage Day Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur le Jour du patrimoine irlandais. Mr. J. O'Toole (P.C./Durham East). First Reading April 28, 1998. Second Reading May 14. Ordered for Third Reading.

Bill 9, Taxpayers Savings Municipal Amendment Act (Ottawa-Carleton Region), 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités afin que les contribuables réalisent des économies fiscales (région d'Ottawa-Carleton). Mr. G. Guzzo (P.C./Ottawa-Rideau). First Reading April 29, 1998. Second Reading carried on division May 7. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government.

Bill 10, Veterans' Memorial Parkway Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la Promenade commémorative des anciens combattants. Mr. J. Baird (P.C./Nepean). First Reading April 30, 1998.

Bill 11, Endangered, Threatened and Vulnerable Species Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur les espèces vulnérables, menacées ou en voie de disparition. Mr. B. Wildman (N.D./Algoma). First Reading April 30, 1998.

Bill 12, Northern Services Improvement Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur l'amélioration des services publics dans le Nord de l'Ontario. Hon. C. Hodgson (Minister of Northern Development and Mines). First Reading April 30, 1998. Second Reading debated May 12.

Bill 13, Crackdown on Illegal Waste Dumping Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la prise de mesures de répression à l'égard de la mise en décharge illégale déchets. Mr. B. Wildman (N.D./Algoma). First Reading May 5, 1998.

Bill 14, Municipal Amendment Act (Simcoe Day), 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités (fête de Simcoe). Mr. S. Gilchrist (P.C./Scarborough East). First Reading May 5, 1998.

Bill 15, Tax Cuts for People and for Small Business Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la réduction des impôts des particuliers et des petites entreprises. Hon. E. Eves (Minister of Finance). First Reading May 5, 1998. Second Reading debated May 13, 26, 27.

Bill 16, Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la protection des petites entreprises et des organismes de bienfaisance. Hon. E. Eves (Minister of Finance). First Reading May 7, 1998. Second Reading debated May 13, 16, 25.

Bill 17, Downloading and French Language Rights Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur le transfert de programmes et de services et les droits liés au français. Mr. G. Bisson (N.D./Cochrane South). First Reading May 7, 1998.

Bill 18, Protection of Children involved in Prostitution Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la protection des enfants qui se livrent à la prostitution. Mr. R. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading May 12, 1998. Second Reading May 28. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development.

Bill 19, Parental Responsibility Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la responsibilité parentale. Mr. A. McLean (P.C./Simcoe East). First Reading May 12, 1998.

Bill 20, Red Light Camera Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur les dispositifs photographiques de feu rouge. Mr. M. Colle (L./Oakwood). First Reading May 12, 1998.

Bill 21, Safe Schools Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la sécurité dans les écoles. Mr. D. Newman (P.C./Scarborough Centre). First Reading May 13, 1998.

Bill 22, Prevention of Unionization Act (Ontario Works), 1998/Loi de 1998 visant à empêcher la syndicalisation (programme Ontario au travail). Hon. J. Ecker (Minister of Community and Social Services). First Reading on division May 14, 1998. Second Reading debated May 27, 28.

Bill 23, Intercountry Adoption (The Hague Convention) Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur l'adoption internationale (Convention de La Haye). Mr. J. Cordiano (L./Lawrence). First Reading May 14, 1998.

Bill 24, Technology for Classrooms Tax Credit Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur le crédit d'impôt favorisant l'emploi de la technologie dans les salles de classe. Mr. J. Hastings (P.C./Etobicoke-Rexdale). First Reading May 14, 1998.

Bill 25, Red Tape Reduction Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 visant à réduire les formalités administratives. Hon. D. Tsubouchi (Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations). First Reading May 25, 1998.

Bill 26, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Community Safety Zones), 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui concerne les zones de sécurité communautaires. Hon. J. Flaherty (Minister of Labour). First Reading May 27, 1998.

Bill 27, Children's Law Reform Amendment Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 modifiant la Loi portant réforme du droit de l'enfance. Mr. J. Hastings (P.C./Etobicoke-Rexdale). First Reading May 28, 1998.

Bill 108, Streamlining of Administration of Provincial Offences Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 simplifiant l'administration en ce qui a trait aux infractions provinciales. Hon. C. Harnick (Attorney General). First Reading January 20, 1997. Second Reading debated February 12, 27. Carried February 27. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government. Considered May 1, 8. Reported as amended May 8. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House. Considered December 15, 18.

Bill 145, Protection against Pedophiles Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la protection contre les pédophiles. Mr. J. Brown (P.C./Scarborough West). First Reading June 25, 1997. Second Reading December 4. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice.

Bill 146, Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur la protection de l'agriculture et de la production alimentaire. Hon. N. Villeneuve (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs). First Reading June 26, 1997. Second Reading debated September 24; December 17. Carried December 17. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Resources Development. Considered February 17, 18, 19, 1998; March 10. Reported as amended April 27. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading May 6. Royal Assent May 11.

Bill 166, Good Samaritan Act, 1998/Loi de 1998 sur le bon samaritain. Mr. S. Gilchrist (P.C./Scarborough East). First Reading November 27, 1997. Second Reading December 4. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government. Considered December 11. Reported without amendment December 15. Ordered for Third Reading.

PRIVATE BILLS

PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

Bill Pr14, Ross Memorial Hospital Act, 1998. Mr. G. Stewart (P.C./Peterborough). First Reading May 13, 1998. Referred to the Commissioners of Estate Bills.

Bill Pr15, Kitchener Act, 1998 - City of. Mr. W. Wettlaufer (P.C./Kitchener). First Reading May 5, 1998. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Bill Pr17, Redeemer Reformed Christian College Act, 1998. Mr. T. Skarica (P.C./Wentworth North). First Reading May 5, 1998. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.