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No. 35 |
No 35 |
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Votes and Proceedings |
Procès-verbaux |
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Legislative Assembly |
Assemblée législative |
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Monday |
Lundi |
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1st Session, |
1re session |
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Prayers |
Prières |
The Speaker addressed the House as follows:-
I invite all Members to take a few minutes today to look at two new carvings in our Chamber, which have been added to mark the Legislature's first sitting of the new millennium.
The carvings in this Chamber provide charm, warmth, historical perspective and even sage advice. "Hear the other side"; "Dare to be wise, by teaching we learn"; and "Let us be viewed by our actions"; are just some of the Latin mottoes inscribed above the pillars supporting the galleries at either end of the Chamber. This is advice that we would all do well to heed from time to time.
In 1893, when this building was opened, two of the pillars remained unfinished in that the Latin inscriptions were not included. These are the two pillars to my immediate left supporting the press gallery. In the fall, we proposed that the carving be completed to mark the year 2000 and we asked you, the Members of this 37th Parliament to assist in choosing the appropriate mottoes.
The mottoes that you decided on have now been carved by woodcarver Siggi Buhler who is seated in the Speaker's Gallery today. Originally from Switzerland, Mr. Buhler now lives in Toronto. He completed the work on March 8, 2000 and I am sure all members will agree that we were indeed fortunate to find such a talented craftsman who managed to so closely match his work with that of the original woodcarvers. It is with the most complimentary intent that I say that these new carvings look as if they have always been a part of this Chamber.
On the pillar to my immediate left with a crown, flanked by two angels, one holding a scroll and the other a bunch of grapes is the new inscription roughly translated: "Good government bears fruit". The second pillar is topped by a helmet and flanked by two angels, one holding an olive branch and the other an hourglass. The new inscription in Latin translates into: "Let there be peace in our time".
I want to take this opportunity to thank all members for engaging in a selection process which has resulted in this millennium initiative and to once again express on behalf of the Legislative Assembly our thanks to Siggi Buhler for his exquisite work.
The Speaker addressed the House as follows:-
I beg to inform the House that during the adjournment, a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the House by reason of the resignation of Toni Skarica, member for the Electoral District of Wentworth-Burlington, effective February 3, 2000. Accordingly, I have issued my warrant to the Chief Election Officer for the issue of a writ for a by-election.
The Speaker addressed the House as follows:
I beg to inform the House that during the recess, the Clerk received the Second, Third and Fourth Reports of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies (Sessional Paper Nos. 77, 83, 89) (Tabled February 25, March 7 and March 27, 2000).
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(e) (9), these Reports are deemed to be adopted by the House.
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Reports by Committees |
Rapports des Comités |
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Mr. Tascona from the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:- |
M. Tascona du Comité permanent de la justice et des affaires sociales présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:- |
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Your Committee begs to report the following Bill as amended:- |
Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:- |
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Bill 31, An Act, in memory of Christopher Stephenson, to establish and maintain a registry of sex offenders to protect children and communities. Ordered for Third Reading. |
Projet de loi 31, Loi à la mémoire de Christopher Stephenson visant à créer et à tenir un registre des délinquants sexuels en vue de protéger les enfants et les collectivités. Ordonné pour la troisième lecture. |
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Mr. Beaubien from the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs presented the Committee's Report on Pre-budget Consultation 2000 and moved the adoption of its recommendations (Sessional Paper No. 91). |
M. Beaubien du Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques présente le rapport du comité concernant les consultations prébudgétaires pour 2000 et propose l'adoption de ses recommandations (document parlementaire no 91). |
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On motion by Mr. Beaubien, |
Sur la motion de M. Beaubien, |
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Ordered, That the debate be adjourned. |
Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné. |
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Mrs. Mushinski from the Standing Committee on General Government presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:- |
Mme Mushinski du Comité permanent des affaires gouvernementales présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:- |
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Your Committee begs to report the following Bill without amendment:- |
Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant sans amendement:- |
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Bill 37, An Act to amend the Collection Agencies Act. Ordered for Third Reading. |
Projet de loi 37, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les agences de recouvrement. Ordonné pour la troisième lecture. |
The Speaker addressed the House as follows:-
I beg to inform the House that the Clerk has received a favourable report from the Commissioners of Estate Bills with respect to Bill Pr5, An Act respecting The Ross Memorial Hospital.
Accordingly, pursuant to Standing Order 86(e), the Bill and the report stand referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.
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Introduction of Bills |
Dépôt des Projets de Loi |
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The following Bills were introduced and read the first time:- |
Les projets de loi suivants sont présentés et lus une première fois:- |
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Bill 51, An Act to Repeal the Safe Streets Act. Mr. Kormos. |
Projet de loi 51, Une loi pour révoquer la Loi sur la sécurité dans les rues. M. Kormos. |
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Bill 52, An Act to provide for an interim freeze in the price of certain petroleum products. Mr. Bartolucci. |
Projet de loi 52, Loi prévoyant le gel provisoire du prix de certains produits pétroliers. M. Bartolucci. |
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Bill 53, An Act to provide for the accreditation of care homes, to protect the rights of tenants and to amend the Tenant Protection Act, 1997. Mrs. McLeod. |
Projet de loi 53, Loi prévoyant l'agrément de maisons de soins, protégeant les droits des locataires et modifiant la Loi de 1997 sur la protection des locataires. Mme McLeod. |
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Bill 54, An Act to amend the Funeral Directors and Establishments Act with respect to funeral services. Mr. Sergio. |
Projet de loi 54, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les directeurs de services funéraires et les établissements funéraires à l'égard des services funéraires. M. Sergio. |
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Mr. Smitherman then moved, that leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled An Act to require the regular attendance of the Premier and cabinet in question period and that the same be now read the first time which motion was lost on the following division:- |
Ensuite, M. Smitherman propose qu'il soit permis de déposer un projet de loi intitulé Loi exigeant la présence régulière du premier ministre et du Conseil des ministres aux périodes des questions et que ce texte soit maintenant lu une première fois et cette motion est rejetée par le vote suivant:- |
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AYES / POUR - 41
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Agostino |
Crozier |
Levac |
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Bartolucci |
Curling |
Marchese |
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Bountrogianni |
Di Cocco |
Martel |
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Boyer |
Dombrowsky |
McGuinty |
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Bradley |
Duncan |
McLeod |
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Brown |
Gerretsen |
Parsons |
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Bryant |
Gravelle |
Patten |
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Caplan |
Hampton |
Peters |
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Christopherson |
Hoy |
Phillips |
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Churley |
Kennedy |
Pupatello |
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Cleary |
Kormos |
Ruprecht |
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Colle |
Kwinter |
Sergio |
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Conway |
Lalonde |
Smitherman |
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Cordiano |
Lankin |
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NAYS / CONTRE - 49 |
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Arnott |
Hodgson |
Runciman |
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Baird |
Hudak |
Sampson |
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Beaubien |
Jackson |
Snobelen |
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Chudleigh |
Johns |
Spina |
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Clark |
Johnson |
Sterling |
NAYS / CONTRE - Continued
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Clement |
Kells |
Stewart |
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Coburn |
Klees |
Stockwell |
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Cunningham |
Marland |
Tascona |
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Dunlop |
Maves |
Tilson |
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Ecker |
Mazzilli |
Tsubouchi |
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Elliott |
Molinari |
Turnbull |
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Eves |
Munro |
Wettlaufer |
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Flaherty |
Mushinski |
Witmer |
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Gilchrist |
Newman |
Wood |
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Gill |
O'Toole |
Young |
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Hardeman |
Ouellette |
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Hastings |
Palladini |
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Motions |
Motions |
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On motion by Mr. Sterling, |
Sur la motion de M. Sterling, |
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Ordered, That notwithstanding Standing Order 96(d), the following change be made to the ballot list for private member's public business; Mr. Arnott, Mr. Murdoch and Mrs. Molinari exchange places in order of precedence, such that Mr. Arnott assumes ballot item number 16, Mr. Murdoch assumes ballot item number 22, and Mrs. Molinari assumes ballot item number 41; and that Mr. Patten and Mr. Agostino exchange places in order of precedence, such that Mr. Patten assumes ballot item number 30 and Mr. Agostino assumes ballot item number 15. |
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On motion by Mr. Sterling, |
Sur la motion de M. Sterling, |
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Ordered, That notwithstanding Standing Order 96(g), the requirement for notice be waived with respect to ballot items 15 and 16.
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Petitions |
Pétitions |
Petition relating to Upgrading Highway 401 and investing federal gasoline tax revenue in Ontario road improvements (Sessional Paper No. P-9) Mr. Peters.
Petition relating to Removing education levies from property taxes of low-income seniors (Sessional Paper No. P-58) Mr. Sergio.
Petition relating to Revising the Child and Family Services Act and other Acts regarding adoption. (Sessional Paper No. P-59) Ms. Churley.
Petition relating to Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation. (Sessional Paper No. P-60) Mr. Christopherson.
Petition relating to Lowering provincial taxes on petroleum products / Pétition concernant les taxes provinciales sur le prix des produits pétroliers. (Sessional Paper No. P-61) Mr. Lalonde.
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At 4:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(b), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings and called Orders of the Day. |
Á 16 heures, conformément à l'article 30(b) du Règlement, le Président interrompt les délibérations et passe à l'ordre du jour. |
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Orders of the Day |
Ordre du Jour |
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Notwithstanding Standing Order 77 (b), with unanimous consent, a debate arose on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 31, An Act, in memory of Christopher Stephenson, to establish and maintain a registry of sex offenders to protect children and communities. |
Malgré l'alinéa 77 b), avec le consentement unanime, il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 31, Loi à la mémoire de Christopher Stephenson visant à créer et à tenir un registre des délinquants sexuels en vue de protéger les enfants et les collectivités. |
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After some time, the question having been put, the Acting Speaker (Mr. Brown) declared his opinion that the Ayes had it, and a recorded vote having been demanded, |
Après quelque temps, la motion mise aux voix, le président par intérim, M. Brown déclare qu'à son avis les voix favorables l'emportent et un vote inscrit a été exigé. |
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With unanimous consent, the vote on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 31, An Act, in memory of Christopher Stephenson, to establish and maintain a registry of sex offenders to protect children and communities was deferred until Tuesday, April 4, 2000. |
Avec le consentement unanime, le vote sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 31, Loi à la mémoire de Christopher Stephenson visant à créer et à tenir un registre des délinquants sexuels en vue de protéger les enfants et les collectivités est différé jusqu'au mardi 4 avril 2000. |
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The House then adjourned at 6:00 p.m. |
À 18 h, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux. |
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le président GARY CARR Speaker |
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Sessional Papers Presented Pursuant to Standing Order 39(A):- |
Documents Parlementaires Déposés Conformément à l'Article 39(A) du Règlement |
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario / Commission des alcools et des jeux de l'Ontario, Annual Report 1998-1999 (No. 90) (Tabled March 29, 2000).
Algonquin Forestry Authority, Annual Report for the fiscal year April 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999 (No. 67) (Tabled February 3, 2000).
Civil Service Commission / Commission de la fonction publique, Annual Reports 1997-1998 and 1998-1999 (No. 66) (Tabled February 3, 2000).
Municipal Financial Information / Information financière des municipalités (No. 78) (Tabled March 2, 2000).
Niagara Parks Commission / La Commission des parcs du Niagara, Annual Report 1998 (No. 69) (Tabled February 8, 2000).
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation / Société de gestion du Fonds du Patrimoine du Nord de l'Ontario, Annual Report 1998-1999 (No. 86) (Tabled March 20, 2000).
Ontario Arts Council / Conseil des Arts de l'Ontario, Annual Report 1998-1999 (No. 81) (Tabled March 6, 2000)
Ontario Casino Corporation / Société des casinos de l'Ontario, and Ontario Lottery Corporation / Société des loteries de l'Ontario, Annual Reports for the year ending March 31, 1999 (No. 71) (Tabled February 10, 2000).
Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, Annual Report 1998 (No. 72) (Tabled February 11, 2000).
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission / Commission de Transport Ontario Northland, Annual Report 1998 (No. 70) (Tabled February 10, 2000).
Ottawa Congress Centre / Centre des Congrès d'Ottawa, Annual Report 1997-98 (No. 74) (Tabled February 17, 2000).
Ottawa Congress Centre / Centre des Congrès d'Ottawa, Annual Report 1998-99 (No. 75) (Tabled February 17, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated January 24, 2000 (No. 65) (Tabled January 25, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 2, 2000 (No. 68) (Tabled February 4, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 3, 2000 (No. 73) (Tabled February 11, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 2, 2000 (No. 68) (Tabled February 4, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 18, 2000 (No. 76) (Tabled February 18, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated March 3, 2000 (No. 79) (Tabled March 3, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated March 1, 2000 (No. 80) (Tabled March 3, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated March 8, 2000 (No. 85) (Tabled March 10, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated March 23, 2000 (No. 87) (Tabled March 24, 2000).
Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated March 21, 2000 (No. 88) (Tabled March 24, 2000).
Royal Ontario Museum, Annual Report 1998-1999 (No. 82) (Tabled March 6, 2000).
Standing Committee on Government Agencies Second Report / Deuxième Rapport (No. 77) (Tabled February 25, 2000).
Standing Committee on Government Agencies Third Report / Troisième Rapport (No. 83) (Tabled March 7, 2000).
Standing Committee on Government Agencies Fourth Report / Quatrième Rapport (No. 89) (Tabled March 27, 2000).
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs Pre-Budget Consultation 2000 / Consultations prébudgétaires pour 2000 (No. 91) (Tabled April 3, 2000).
Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority (Go Transit) / Régie des transports en commun de la région de Toronto, Annual Report 1998/99 (No. 84) (Tabled March 7, 2000).
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Responses to Petitions |
Réponses aux Pétitions |
Petitions relating to the Rejection of the nomination of Gord Miller as Environmental Commissioner (Sessional Paper No. P-50):
(Tabled December 21, 22, 23, 1999) Ms. Churley.
(Tabled December 23, 1999) Ms. Lankin.
(Tabled December 21, 1999) Ms. Martel.
Answers to Questions Tabled March 15, 2000
Final Answer to Question Number 20.
Responses to Petitions Tabled February 11, 2000
Petitions relating to the Northern Health Travel Grant program (Sessional Paper No. P-1):
(Tabled November 30, 1999) Mr. Bradley.
(Tabled December 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 1999) Mr. Brown.
(Tabled December 7, 1999) Mr. Curling.
(Tabled November 24, 30; December 14, 1999) Mr. Gravelle.
(Tabled November 29; December 2, 8, 13, 15, 1999) Mrs. McLeod.
Petition relating to Hiring of additional Ministry of Transportation road testing staff and opening further testing offices (Sessional Paper No. P-12):
(Tabled December 2, 1999) Mr. Barrett.
Petitions relating to Preventing exposure of minors to pornography in retail establishments (Sessional Paper No. P-19):
(Tabled December 7, 1999) Mr. Cleary.
(Tabled December 16, 1999) Mr. Dunlop.
Petitions relating to the Introduction of predatory gas pricing legislation (Sessional Paper No. P-24):
(Tabled December 9, 22, 1999) Mr. Peters.
Petition relating to Retroactive cap on revenue earned by medical laboratories and the protection of property rights (Sessional Paper No. P-28):
(Tabled November 23, 1999) Mr. Kwinter.
Petition relating to the Establishment of a provincial agency to investigate hazardous work sites (Sessional Paper No. P-37)
(Tabled December 1, 1999) Mr. Bartolucci.
Petition relating to the Abolishment of the maximum rent provision under the Tenant Protection Act. (Sessional Paper No. P-41):
(Tabled December 15, 1999) Mr. Kennedy.
Petition relating to Restructuring of Developmental Services and services to the developmentally disabled (Sessional Paper No. P-42)
(Tabled December 8, 1999) Mr. Hampton.
Responses to Petitions Tabled March 1, 2000
Petition relating to the Elgin-St. Thomas Board of Health (Sessional Paper No. P-27):
(Tabled November 22, 1999) Mr. Peters.
Petition relating to Ensuring the school yard safety of deaf children (Sessional Paper No. P-31):
(Tabled November 25, 1999) Mr. O'Toole.
Petitions relating to the Link between cancer and occupation (Sessional Paper No. P-32):
(Tabled November 29, 30; December 1, 2, 7, 8, 13,14, 16, 21, 23, 1999) Mr. Christopherson.
(Tabled December 8, 1999) Ms. Martel.
Petitions relating to Compensating family members who develop occupational illness due to workplace toxins brought home inadvertently (Sessional Paper No. P-34):
(Tabled November 30; December 1, 2, 16, 23, 1999) Mr. Christopherson.
Petitions relating to the Government of Ontario ensuring that Karla Homolka serves her full sentence in prison (Sessional Paper No. P-38):
(Tabled December 15, 1999) Mr. Gill.
(Tabled December 13, 1999) Mrs. Molinari.
(Tabled December 2, 9,14, 15, 21, 1999) Mrs. Mushinski.
(Tabled December 2, 15, 1999) Mr. Newman.
(Tabled December 2, 8, 14,1999) Mr. O'Toole.
Petition relating to Prohibiting lawyers from representing clients in small claims court (Sessional Paper No. P-39):
(Tabled December 7, 1999) Mrs. Boyer.
Petition relating to Closing down the hazardous waste dump near Sarnia and tightening environmental regulations regarding toxic waste in that area (Sessional Paper No. P-45):
(Tabled December 13, 1999) Ms. Di Cocco.
Petition relating to Proposed routing of Highway 407 east of Brock Road to Highways 115/35 (Sessional Paper No. P-52):
(Tabled December 21, 1999) Mr. O'Toole.
Petition relating to Negotiations between CUPE Local 3906 and the McMaster University Administration (Sessional Paper No. P-56):
(Tabled December 23, 1999) Mr. Christopherson.
Responses to Petitions Tabled March 8, 2000
Petition relating to Mater's Mortgages investors against the Government of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-48):
(Tabled December 20, 1999) Mr. Bradley.
(Tabled December 21, 1999) Mr. Bradley.
(Tabled December 22, 1999) Mr. Bradley.
(Tabled December 23, 1999) Mr. Bradley.
Petition relating to the Support of local suppliers of consumer goods such as the Lock City Dairies in Sault. Ste. Marie (Sessional Paper No. P-53):
(Tabled December 22, 1999) Mr. Martin.
Responses to Petitions Tabled March 9, 2000
Petitions relating to Retroactive cap on revenue earned by medical laboratories and the protection of property rights (Sessional Paper No. P-28):
(Tabled December 8, 13, 15, 1999) Mr. Curling.
(Tabled December 8, 9, 14, 16, 21, 22, 1999) Mr. Kwinter.