Assemblée législative de l'Ontario

No. 101

N^o 101

Orders and

Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

1st Session,
37th Parliament

1^re session,
37^e législature

Tuesday,
November 14, 2000

Mardi
14 novembre 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

TODAY'S BUSINESS / TRAVAUX DU JOUR 3

ORDERS / ORDRES:

LEGISLATION / PROJETS DE LOI 5

PRIVATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMISSIONERS OF ESTATE BILLS /
PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMMISSAIRES AUX
PROJETS DE LOI AYANT TRAIT À UNE SUCCESSION 12

GOVERNMENT ORDERS / ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT 13

PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BUSINESS / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS 13

NOTICES / AVIS:

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION / AVIS DE MOTIONS DU GOUVERNEMENT 15

PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES OF MOTION / AVIS DE MOTIONS

ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS 16

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES / AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS 19

STATUS OF ESTIMATES / ÉTAT DES BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES - STANDING

COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES / COMITÉ PERMANENT DES BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES 22

COMMITTEE MEETINGS / SÉANCES DES COMITÉS 22

QUESTIONS / QUESTIONS 23

PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BUSINESS / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS 26

TODAY'S BUSINESS /

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

Prayers

Prières

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS /

AFFAIRES COURANTES

Members' Statements

Déclarations des députés

Reports by Committees

Rapports des comités

Introduction of Bills

Dépôt des projets de loi

Motions

Motions

Statements by the Ministry and Responses

Déclarations ministérielles et réponses

Deferred Votes

Votes différés

Oral Questions

Questions orales

Petitions

Pétitions

ORDERS OF THE DAY /

ORDRE DU JOUR

Government Notice of Motion Number 70

Avis de motion numéro 70 émanant du gouvernement

Mr. Sterling - Resolution - That pursuant to Standing Order 46 and notwithstanding any other Standing Order or the Order of the House dated May 30, 2000 relating to Bill 69, An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 in relation to the construction industry, the Order for third reading be discharged and that the bill be recommitted to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy;

That, pursuant to Standing Order 75(c), the Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy shall establish a deadline for the filing of amendments with the Clerk of the Committee; and

COMMITTEE MEETINGS /

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on Estimates will meet to review the 2000-2001 Estimates of the Ministry of Community and Social Services, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 117, An Act to better protect victims of domestic violence, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 151

PRIVATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMISSIONERS OF ESTATE BILLS /

PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMMISSAIRES AUX
PROJETS DE LOI AYANT TRAIT À UNE SUCCESSION

Bill Pr18, An Act respecting the Tilbury Area Public School and the William J. Miller Trust. Mr. Hoy. (Referred May 16, 2000). PRINTED.

Bill Pr26, An Act respecting The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company and National Trust Company. Mr. Mazzilli. (Referred June 22, 2000). PRINTED.

Bill Pr30, An Act respecting Wycliffe College. Mr. Smitherman. (Referred October 30, 2000). PRINTED.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS /

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

1.

Resuming the debate adjourned on December 20, 1999 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendation contained in the Special Report of the Standing Committee on General Government. (Appointment of the Environmental Commissioner).

2.

Resuming the debate adjourned on December 20, 1999 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendation contained in the Special Report of the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly. (Appointment of the Ombudsman).

3.

Resuming the debate adjourned on April 3, 2000 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on Pre-Budget Consultation.

4.

Resuming the debate adjourned on April 4, 2000 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the 1998 Annual Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

5.

Resuming the debate adjourned on June 8, 2000 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the Andersen Consulting Contract.

6.

Resuming the debate adjourned on June 22, 2000 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Provincial Personal Income Tax Revenue and Related Credits and Reductions.

7.

Resuming the debate adjourned on September 25, 2000 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

8.

Resuming the debate adjourned on September 25, 2000 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Cancer Care Ontario.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BUSINESS /

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

(Precedence in accordance with Standing Order 96(d).)

(Ordre de priorité conforme à l'article 96(d) du Règlement.)

Ballot Item Number 45 - Debated and carried on division November 2, 2000.

Ballot Item Number 46 - Debated and carried November 2, 2000.

Ballot Item Number 47 - To be debated November 16, 2000.

M24. Second Reading of Bill 24, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to protect children while on school buses. Mr. Hoy. PRINTED.

M24. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 24, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en vue de protéger les enfants lorsqu'ils sont dans des autobus scolaires. M. Hoy. IMPRIMÉ.

Ballot Item Number 48 - To be debated November 16, 2000.

Mr. Bradley - Resolution - Be it resolved that this House request that the Provincial Government, through provincial policy, provide long term protection for the unique agricultural areas both within the Niagara Peninsula and throughout the Province.

Ballot Item Number 49 - To be debated November 23, 2000.

M135. Second Reading of Bill 135, An Act to amend the Public Hospitals Act to regulate the use of restraints that are not part of medical treatment. Ms. Lankin. PRINTED.

M135. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 135, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les hôpitaux publics pour réglementer l'utilisation de mesures de contention qui ne font pas partie d'un traitement médical. M^me Lankin. IMPRIMÉ.

Ballot Item Number 50 - To be debated November 23, 2000.

Mrs. Munro - Resolution - Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario,

a) believes that the introduction of illegal drugs into correctional institutions is a grave danger to correctional staff;

b) believes that illegal drugs cause violent and erratic behaviour in offenders;

c) knows that the use of illegal drugs compromises the ability of offenders to successfully complete treatment programs to overcome their addictions;

d) supports action to eliminate the use of illegal drugs in correctional institutions;

e) introduces regular and random drug tests of all sentenced, remand and intermittent offenders in Ontario's correctional facilities.

NOTICES

AVIS

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION /

AVIS DE MOTIONS DU GOUVERNEMENT

20.

Mr. Sterling - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, in response to the nearly $30 billion Employment Insurance surplus and to prevent the payroll tax increase currently scheduled for January 1, 2000, the Federal Government must create jobs by reducing job-killing payroll taxes, including the introduction of a significant cut to EI premiums to at least $2 per $100 of insurable earnings. Filed on December 7, 1999.

49.

Mr. Eves - Resolution - That the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly undertake to review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and report its recommendations back to the House. Filed on May 16, 2000.

55.

Mr. Sterling - Resolution - That the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario,

· Reminds the Government of Canada of the 1998 report prepared for federal, provincial, and territorial ministers of justice, which says that over a 25-year period an estimated 704 sex offenders pardoned by the federal government went on to commit new sex offences, including an estimated 458 sex offences against children;

· Expresses disappointment that the federal government has been sitting on this report for nearly two years while still granting pardons to convicted sex offenders;

· Reminds the federal government that by allowing convicted sex offenders to hide their criminal backgrounds these federal pardons possibly give the offenders easier access to new victims; and

· Demands that the Government of Canada stop granting pardons to convicted pedophiles and other sex offenders. Filed on June 12, 2000.

70.

Mr. Sterling - Resolution - That pursuant to Standing Order 46 and notwithstanding any other Standing Order or the Order of the House dated May 30, 2000 relating to Bill 69, An Act to amend the Labour Relations Act, 1995 in relation to the construction industry, the Order for third reading be discharged and that the bill be recommitted to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy;

That, pursuant to Standing Order 75(c), the Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy shall establish a deadline for the filing of amendments with the Clerk of the Committee; and

That the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy shall be authorized to meet November 16, 2000 for clause-by-clause consideration of the bill; and

That the Committee be authorized to meet beyond its normal hour of adjournment on that day until completion of clause-by-clause consideration; and

That, at 4:30 p.m. on the day designated for clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, those amendments which have not been moved shall be deemed to have been moved, and the Chair of the Committee shall interrupt the proceedings and shall, without further debate or amendment, put every question necessary to dispose of all remaining sections of the bill, and any amendments thereto. Any division required shall be deferred until all remaining questions have been put and taken in succession with one 20-minute waiting period allowed pursuant to Standing Order 127(a); and

That the Committee shall report the bill to the House not later than the first Sessional day that reports from Committees may be received following the completion of clause-by-clause consideration, and not later than November 20, 2000. In the event that the committee fails to report the bill on the date provided, the bill shall be deemed to have been passed by the Committee and shall be deemed to be reported to and received by the House;

That upon receiving the report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy, the Speaker shall put the question for adoption of the report forthwith, and at such time the bill shall be ordered for third reading;

That, when the Order for Third Reading is called, one Sessional day shall be allotted to the third reading stage of the bill, at the end of which time the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and shall put every question necessary to dispose of this stage of the bill without further debate or amendment;

That, the vote on third reading may, pursuant to Standing Order 28(h), be deferred until the next Sessional day during the Routine Proceeding "Deferred Votes"; and

That, in the case of any division relating to any proceedings on the bill, the division bell shall be limited to five minutes. Filed on November 1, 2000.

71.

Mr. Sterling - Resolution - That, pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, and Wednesday, November 15, 2000, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on November 2, 2000.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES OF MOTION /

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

5.

Mr. Hampton - Resolution - That this House express its concern for the increasing number of Ontario children living in poverty and seek to achieve the goal of eliminating poverty among Ontario children by adopting the recommendations of Ontario Campaign 2000. Filed on December 1, 1999.

7.

Mr. Hampton - Resolution - Be it resolved that,

1) this Assembly deplores the continuing violations of human rights in Burma, including extrajudicial and arbitrary executions, rape, torture, inhumane treatment, mass arrests, forced labour, forced relocation, and denial of freedom of expression, assembly, association, and movement, as reported by the UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur.

2) these human rights abuses in Burma are the result of policy at the highest level and the
regime's officials bear political and legal responsibility for them.

3) this Assembly urges the military regime in Burma to:

a) immediately and unconditionally release all detained political leaders and political prisoners, to ensure their physical integrity and to permit them to participate in the process of national reconciliation;

b) repeal all regressive laws;

c) stop all the violations of human rights and in particular the unlawful coercion against the National League for Democracy (NLD) members leading to surrendering of their membership and the closure of NLD offices; and

d) immediately initiate a substantive political dialogue with the Committee Representing the People's Parliament before there is further violent upheaval in Burma.

4) this Assembly condemns the State Peace and Development Council (formerly named the State Law and Order Restoration Council) for:

a) openly encouraging the production, trade and export of opium and heroin into North America; and

b) racially-motivated genocide against the ethnic peoples in Burma, especially those in Karen, Karenni and Shan States; and

5) this Assembly urges the Government of Canada to:

a) recognize as the legitimate instrument of the will of the Burmese people the Committee Representing the People's Parliament formed by the National League for Democracy on 15 September 1998 as acquiring the legal authority of 251 MPs and support of the four non-Burman ethnic political parties;

b) take all necessary action to achieve coordinated international action in support of the restoration of human rights in Burma;

c) appeal to the UN Secretary-General to send a special envoy to Burma to continue discussions with the leaders of the military regime as well as with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders in order to make significant advances towards the democratization of Burma. Filed on December 15, 1999.

8.

Ms. Churley - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, the General Government Committee reconvene to re-open consideration of the appointment of the Environmental Commissioner, and that, in arriving at its decision, the committee consider the policies of the Office, including Section 7.2 and 7.3 of the Policies and Procedures Manual of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario which read as follows:

7.2

"The high conflict of interest threshold is more stringent for the Offices of the Provincial Legislature, such as the Environmental Commissioner, which performs an independent review of the provincial government."

"ECO employees must not participate in activities that might identify them as members or supporters of a political party."

"The following are examples of prohibited political activities:

3. party/riding association director or executive member." Filed on December 20, 1999.

10.

Mr. McGuinty - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, the current levels of health care funding provided by both the federal and provincial governments are insufficient to properly modernize Ontario's health care services and to provide the quality care that Ontarians need and deserve; and

Be it further resolved that this House strongly condemns both the federal and provincial governments for wasting millions of health care dollars on an advertising war when this money is needed to improve and modernize Ontario's health care services; and

Be it further resolved that this House demand that any increase in federal health funding be spent entirely on health care and be applied on top of the levels of health care funding already committed to by the province. Filed on April 3, 2000.

11.

Mr. Hampton - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, the provincial and federal governments should reverse the funding cuts that have undermined the operational funding of Ontario's hospitals; and

That Hamilton's share of the increased health care dollars be used in such a way that the Henderson will remain a full acute care hospital with a 24-hour-a-day emergency room (along with the other three acute care hospitals) to serve the community of Hamilton Mountain and surrounding areas. Filed on April 11, 2000.

13.

Mr. Hastings - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, the Ontario government should provide effective leadership in the development of an innovative public/private partnership with automotive companies, energy providers, financial institutions and other progressive players in the research and development and later, commercial feasibility of integrating methanol into a fuelcell technology. Filed on May 10, 2000.

19.

Mr. Hastings - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House, recognizing the recent onslaught of bugs, viruses and other attacks on the internet and recognizing the government's increasing reliance on electronic and internet technology to provide services and communication to its citizens,

The Ontario government should work with other provincial technology industry leaders and the federal government to establish a protocol to respond to these attacks and prevent them from infiltrating and crippling government services and communications in the future. Filed on June 7, 2000.

21.

Mr. Barrett - Resolution - That this House recognize the following enduring, historic contributions to the founding and development of Upper Canada (Ontario) by our first Lieutenant-Governor, Colonel John Graves Simcoe:

· the establishment of the Parliament of Ontario;

· the introduction of laws against slavery; and

· the settlement of the United Empire Loyalists,

by declaring the first Monday in August "Simcoe Day" for the Province of Ontario. Filed on June 19, 2000.

22.

Mr. Hampton - Resolution - That in the opinion of this House,

The Adams Mine proposal is much more than a local issue or even a provincial issue because it poses a grave threat to the groundwater and the surface water of Ontario, the Ottawa River, the province of Quebec and to the traditional home and hunting and fishing grounds of the Timiskaming First Nation, and that this House agrees that the proposed Adams Mine landfill must not be built, now or ever, and that the Government should use its power to pass legislation, immediately, to prevent this dangerous landfill site from ever being built;

And be it further resolved that this House agrees that there is an alternative to giant landfills, that Edmonton and Halifax have demonstrated that, and that the Government of Ontario should pay heed to the report of its Waste Diversion Organization which says that if Ontario is to meet its goal of diverting 50% of waste away from landfill then it will probably have to ban organics from landfill in Ontario, and that the Government should announce, as soon as possible, the date by which organics will be banned from landfill in the province of Ontario. Filed on September 25, 2000.

23.

Mr. Marchese - Resolution - That, this Assembly name Thursday, October 5, 2000 World Teachers' Day in Ontario. Filed on October 2, 2000.

24.

Mr. Peters - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, the extraordinary contribution of farmers to the Provincial economy should be recognized and that the Legislative Assembly of Ontario take positive steps towards resolving the agricultural crisis in Ontario by working towards eliminating inequity and ensuring that Ontario farmers operate on a playing field level with other jurisdictions. Filed on October 2, 2000.

25.

Mr. Tilson - Resolution - Debated and carried on division November 2, 2000.

26.

Mrs. Munro - Resolution - Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario,

a) believes that the introduction of illegal drugs into correctional institutions is a grave danger to correctional staff;

b) believes that illegal drugs cause violent and erratic behaviour in offenders;

c) knows that the use of illegal drugs compromises the ability of offenders to successfully complete treatment programs to overcome their addictions;

d) supports action to eliminate the use of illegal drugs in correctional institutions;

e) introduces regular and random drug tests of all sentenced, remand and intermittent offenders in Ontario's correctional facilities. Filed on November 1, 2000.

27.

Mr. Bradley - Resolution - Be it resolved that this House request that the Provincial Government, through provincial policy, provide long term protection for the unique agricultural areas both within the Niagara Peninsula and throughout the Province. Filed on November 1, 2000.

28.

Mr. Hastings - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, we strongly urge the federal government to immediately provide additional funding for Canadian Health Care in the amount of $15 billion. The federal government should be a fully participating partner in medicare and should return to the 1991 funding level of at least 18 cents per capita as opposed to their current spending level of 13 cents per capita; and

The federal government should acknowledge that the federal government under Brian Mulroney subsidized medicare at a level of 18 cents per capita with a $40 billion deficit, while Jean Chretien and the current federal administration has a surplus of $60 billion yet only provides funding at the level of 13 cents per capita. Filed on November 2, 2000.

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES /

AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES FINANCES ET DES AFFAIRES ÉCONOMIQUES

Bill 124, An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Pesticides Act in respect of penalties.
Hon. Mr. Newman. (Time allocated on October 24, 2000). (Referred October 25, 2000).

Projet de loi 124, 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 en ce qui concerne des peines ayant trait à l'environnement. L'hon. M. Newman. (Allocation de temps le 24 octobre 2000). (Déféré le 25 octobre 2000).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

Bill 2, An Act to amend the Medicine Act, 1991. Mr. Kwinter. (Referred April 27, 2000).

Projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les médecins. M. Kwinter. (Déféré le 27 avril 2000).

Bill 6, An Act to protect Children involved in Prostitution. Mr. Bartolucci. (Referred May 11, 2000).

Projet de loi 6, Loi visant à protéger les enfants qui se livrent à la prostitution. M. Bartolucci. (Déféré le 11 mai 2000).

Bill 13, An Act to preserve Ontario's marine heritage and promote tourism by protecting heritage wrecks and artifacts. Mr. Barrett. (Referred November 25, 1999).

Projet de loi 13, Loi visant à préserver le patrimoine marin de l'Ontario et à promouvoir le tourisme en protégeant les épaves et les artefacts à valeur patrimoniale. M. Barrett. (Déféré le 25 novembre 1999).

Bill 29, An Act to amend the Ambulance Act to provide for the minimum staffing and equipping of ambulance stations. Mr. Lalonde. (Referred December 16, 1999).

Projet de loi 29, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les ambulances pour assurer la dotation minimale en personnel et en équipement des postes d'ambulances. M. Lalonde. (Déféré le 16 décembre 1999).

Bill 70, An Act with respect to Electronic Information, Documents and Payments. Mr. Hastings. (Referred May 11, 2000).

Projet de loi 70, Loi concernant les renseignements, les documents et les paiements électroniques. M. Hastings. (Déféré le 11 mai 2000).

Bill 71, An Act to freeze development on the Oak Ridges Moraine and to amend the Planning Act to increase and strengthen the protection of natural areas across Ontario. Ms. Martel. (Referred June 1, 2000).

Projet de loi 71, Loi imposant un moratoire sur les aménagements dans la moraine d'Oak Ridges et modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire de manière à accroître et à renforcer la protection des sites naturels partout en Ontario. M^me Martel. (Déféré le 1^er juin 2000).

Bill 101, An Act to promote snowmobile trail sustainability and enhance safety and enforcement. Hon. Mr. Jackson. (Referred June 22, 2000).

Projet de loi 101, Loi visant à favoriser la durabilité des pistes de motoneige et à accroître la sécurité et les mesures d'exécution. L'hon. M. Jackson. (Déféré le 22 juin 2000).

Bill 104, An Act respecting the payment of Severance Pay to Public Sector Employees. Mrs. Bountrogianni. (Referred October 5, 2000).

Projet de loi 104, Loi concernant le versement d'indemnités de cessation d'emploi aux employés du secteur public. M^me Bountrogianni. (Déféré le 5 octobre 2000).

Bill 119, An Act to reduce red tape, to promote good government through better management of Ministries and agencies and to improve customer service by amending or repealing certain Acts and by enacting two new Acts. Hon. Mr. Hodgson. (Time allocated on October 17, 2000). (Referred October 25, 2000).

Projet de loi 119, Loi visant à réduire les formalités administratives, à promouvoir un bon gouvernement par une meilleure gestion des ministères et organismes et à améliorer le service à la clientèle en modifiant ou abrogeant certaines lois et en édictant deux nouvelles lois. L'hon. M. Hodgson. (Allocation de temps le 17 octobre 2000). (Déféré le 25 octobre 2000).

Bill 132, An Act to enact the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000, repeal the Degree Granting Act and change the title of and make amendments to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Act. Hon. Mrs. Cunningham. (Time allocated on October 31, 2000). (Referred November 1, 2000).

Projet de loi 132, Loi édictant la Loi de 2000 favorisant le choix et l'excellence au niveau postsecondaire, abrogeant la Loi sur l'attribution de grades universitaires et modifiant le titre et le texte de la Loi sur le ministère des Collèges et Universités. L'hon M^me Cunningham. . (Allocation de temps le 31 octobre 2000). (Déféré le 1^er novembre 2000).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND SOCIAL POLICY /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE LA JUSTICE ET DES AFFAIRES SOCIALES

Bill 9, An Act respecting the cost of checking the police records of individuals who may work for certain non-profit service agencies. Mr. Kormos. (Referred November 4, 1999).

Projet de loi 9, Loi concernant les frais de vérification des dossiers de police à l'égard des particuliers qui pourraient travailler pour certaines agences de services sans but lucratif. M. Kormos. (Déféré le 4 novembre 1999).

Bill 10, An Act to bring health and safety programs to Ontario students. Mr. Gravelle. (Referred December 2, 1999).

Projet de loi 10, Loi visant à offrir des programmes de santé et de sécurité aux étudiants de l'Ontario. M. Gravelle. (Déféré le 2 décembre 1999).

Bill 54, An Act to amend the Funeral Directors and Establishments Act with respect to funeral services. Mr. Sergio. (Referred April 20, 2000).

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. (Déféré le 20 avril 2000).

Bill 66, An Act to make Ontario judges more accountable and to provide for recommendations from the Legislative Assembly for appointments to the Supreme Court of Canada. Mrs. Mushinski. (Referred May 4, 2000).

Projet de loi 66, Loi visant à accroître l'obligation de rendre des comptes des juges de l'Ontario et prévoyant que l'Assemblée législative fasse des recommandations de nominations à la Cour suprême du Canada. M^me Mushinski. (Déféré le 4 mai 2000).

Bill 67, An Act to protect the public by regulating the sale of replicas of firearms. Mr. Bryant. (Referred June 22, 2000).

Projet de loi 67, Loi visant à protéger le public en réglementant la vente des répliques d'armes à feu. M. Bryant. (Déféré le 22 juin 2000).

Bill 73, An Act to promote public peace and safety by regulating late-night dance events. Mrs. Pupatello. (Referred May 18, 2000).

Projet de loi 73, Loi visant à promouvoir la paix et la sécurité publiques en réglementant les danses nocturnes. M^me Pupatello. (Déféré le 18 mai 2000).

Bill 103, An Act to establish a commission of inquiry to inquire into the investigations by police forces into sexual abuse against minors in the Cornwall area. Mr. Guzzo. (Referred October 12, 2000).

Projet de loi 103, Loi visant à créer une commission chargée d'enquêter sur les enquêtes menées par des corps de police sur les plaintes de mauvais traitements d'ordre sexuel infligés à des mineurs dans la région de Cornwall. M. Guzzo. (Déféré le 12 octobre 2000).

Bill 117, An Act to better protect victims of domestic violence. Hon. Mr. Flaherty. (Referred October 5, 2000).

Projet de loi 117, Loi visant à mieux protéger les victimes de violence familiale.
L'hon. M. Flaherty. (Déféré le 5 octobre 2000).

Bill 118, An Act to amend the Child and Family Services Act. Mr. Martin. (Referred October 12, 2000).

Projet de loi 118, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les services à l'enfance et à la famille. M. Martin. (Déféré le 12 octobre 2000).

Bill 128, An Act respecting social housing. Hon. Mr. Clement. (The Lieutenant Governors' recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 56, has been received.). (Referred October 25, 2000).

Projet de loi 128, Loi concernant le logement social. L'hon. M. Clement. (La recommandation de la lieutenante-gouverneure a été reçue conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement). (Déféré le 25 octobre 2000).

STATUS OF ESTIMATES /

ÉTAT DES BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES

(To be considered in the order shown)

(À être étudiés dans l'ordre ci-dessous)

Time Remaining:

Ministry of the Environment (Completed September 26, 2000)

Ministry of Education (Completed October 11, 2000)

Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (Completed October 31, 2000)

Ministry of Community and Social Services 5 hrs. 11 mins.

Ministry of Tourism 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of Labour 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Management Board Secretariat 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of the Attorney General 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of the Solicitor General 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Ministry of Correctional Services 7 hrs. 30 mins.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS /

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on Estimates will meet to review the 2000-2001 Estimates of the Ministry of Community and Social Services, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 228

Wednesday, November 15

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 119, An Act to reduce red tape, to promote good government through better management of Ministries and agencies and to improve customer service by amending or repealing certain Acts and by enacting two new Acts, as follows:

Wednesday, November 15

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 117, An Act to better protect victims of domestic violence, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 151

QUESTIONS /

QUESTIONS

(Questions 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.)

(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.)

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Ms. Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community and Social Services provide copies of internal reports, published reports, memos, studies, or any written record dealing with:

· The number people on social assistance (Ontario Works and ODSP) who receive rent-geared-to-income in Ontario today and how this compares to 1995;

· The number of people who received ODSP benefits or its equivalent in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and so far in 2000;

· The number of people who applied for ODSP benefits (or its equivalent) but were denied such benefits in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, so far in 2000; and

· The number of people who apply for ODSP benefits, are denied benefits, appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal, and receive the right to obtain ODSP benefits. How many are refused ODSP benefits through this channel. How many of those applicants end up on Ontario Works in the interim. June 15, 2000.

27.

Ms. Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community and Social Services please provide a detailed breakdown of the following:

· In the government's regular reports tallying the number of people who left the welfare rolls, are any efforts made to track where they went to? How many of those who leave Ontario Works end up on ODSP within a one-year period? How many of those who leave Ontario Works end up in full-time, permanent employment within one year of leaving Ontario Works?

· In those regions where call centres have been opened to take in case calls, what is the acceptance rate for Ontario Works and ODSP applicants and what is the refusal rate? How many new cases have been opened at each of these call centres and how does that compare to the number of new cases opened in those regions one year before the call centres originally opened? June 15, 2000.

28.

Mr. Bryant - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide specific details of all costs associated with the Province's participation in the Firearms Act reference before the Alberta Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada, and otherwise. June 20, 2000.

29.

Mrs. Dombrosky - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Health and Long term Care provide a list of the following items and services that have been de-listed by the Ministry in the past 24 months:

· Number of medications de-listed from coverage under the Trillium Drug Plan.

· Number of medical procedures de-listed from OHIP coverage. September 25, 2000.

30.

Mrs. Dombrosky - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community and Social Services give an account for the following aspects of the Ontario Works program:

· How many Ontario Works participants have been forced to sell cottages as a requirement of their eligibility for Ontario Works benefits? Please provide this information by the year for the past five years.

· What is the actual number of Ontario Works participants who have had liens registered against their homes?

· What percentage of Ontario Works recipients does this represent? September 25, 2000.

32.

Mrs. Dombrosky - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of the Environment indicate how many water-taking permits are in the approval process in the riding of Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington?

How many water-taking permits have been fully approved in Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington? September 25, 2000.

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Mrs. Dombrosky - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation responsible for Seniors please provide a written report of the listening tour of retirement homes conducted with taxpayers money by Parliamentary Assistant Brenda Elliott? Specifically, please include who was consulted and indicate what were the key recommendations: a) by the participants, b) by the Parliamentary Assistant? September 25, 2000.

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Mrs. Dombrosky - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Natural Resources please provide the total revenues paid to Bon Echo Park by its canoe concession for the summer of 1999? September 25, 2000.

35.

Mr. Bryant - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide details of the number of active Justices of the Peace working in the Province as of June 5, 1995? September 27, 2000.

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Ms. Churley - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Community and Social Services provide the following information:

(a) How many Special Needs Agreements under the Family and Services Act have been provided from 1997 to the present date;

(b) How many individuals are on a waiting list for Special Needs Agreements;

(c) What social service agencies provide Special Needs Agreements in the Toronto area. October 23, 2000.

37.

Ms. Lankin - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister Responsible for Women provide the following information:

(a) Provide a list of the women's organizations that received Investing in Women's Futures program funding from the Ontario Women's Directorate for the year 2000.

(b) Please list the amount of the annual funding beside each grant recipient.

(c) Provide a list of the women's organizations that applied for Investing in Women's Futures program funding for the year 2000 but were denied. Please include the reason for denial. October 26, 2000.

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Mr. Christopherson - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Minister of Finance provide the following information:

(a) Each year, according to quotations made by senior government bureaucrats, the Ontario government accepts $80 million a year from the insurance industry to cover insurer "mistakes". Please provide documentation that clearly articulates the reason for this cash-trade agreement, including an outline of the kinds of "mistakes" the payment is presumed to cover.

(b) Please outline which statutory obligations this agreement covers.

(c) Please include any documentation that explains why $80 million was the agreed-upon figure in this arrangement.

(d) Please include documentation that shows where that $80 million goes into the Ministry of Finance (or other ministry) budgets. October 26, 2000.

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Mr. Kormos

Mr. Galt

Mr. Maves

Mr. Conway

Mr. Barrett

Mr. Ruprecht

Mr. Ouellette

Mr. Gravelle

Mr. Phillips

Mr. Spina

Mr. Lalonde

Mr. DeFaria

Mr. Marchese

Mr. Wettlaufer

Mr. Agostino

Mr. Arnott

Mr. Sergio

Mr. Clark

Mr. Caplan

Mr. Kwinter

Mrs. Mushinski

Mr. Murdoch

Mr. Hastings

Mr. Bartolucci

Mrs. Pupatello

Mr. Gill

Ms. Martel

Mr. Mazzilli

Mrs. Boyer

Mrs. Elliott

Mr. Beaubien

Mr. Martiniuk

Mr. Bryant

Mr. Colle

Ms. Churley

Mr. Cordiano

Mrs. McLeod

Mrs. Bountrogianni

Debated 11/04/99

Debated 11/04/99

Debated 11/18/99

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Debated 11/25/99

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Debated 12/02/99

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Debated 12/09/99

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Debated 09/28/00

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Mr. Guzzo

Mr. Martin

Mrs. Dombrowsky

Mr. Dunlop

Mr. Coburn

Mr. Young

Mr. Tilson

Mr. Ramsay

Mr. Hoy

Mr. Bradley

Ms. Lankin

Mrs. Munro

Mr. Curling

Mr. Stewart

Mr. Tascona

Mr. Patten

Mr. Crozier

Mr. O'Toole

Mrs. Molinari

Mr. Duncan

Mr. Wood

Mr. Gerretsen

Mr. Hampton

Mr. Kennedy

Mr. Christopherson

Mr. Kells

Mr. Johnson

Ms. Di Cocco

Mr. Smitherman

Mr. Peters

Mr. Brown

Mr. Parsons

Mr. Cleary

Mr. Bisson

Mr. McGuinty

Mr. Levac

Mr. Chudleigh

Mr. Gilchrist

Mr. McMeekin

Debated 10/12/00

Debated 10/12/00

Debated 10/19/00

Debated 10/19/00

Debated 10/26/00

Debated 10/26/00

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Debated 11/02/00

November 16, 2000

November 16, 2000

November 23, 2000

November 23, 2000

November 30, 2000

November 30, 2000

December 7, 2000

December 7, 2000

December 14, 2000

December 14, 2000