39e législature, 1re session

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No. 29

No 29

 

Orders and
Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

1st Session
39th Parliament

1re session
39e législature

Thursday
April 17, 2008

Jeudi
17 avril 2008

 

TODAY'S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

10:00 A.M.

10 H

Prayers

Prières



ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Ballot Item Number 13

Billet de député numéro 13

Private Members' Notice of Motion
Number 3

Avis de motion numéro 3 émanant
d'une députée

Ms. MacLeod – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Liberal Government, should immediately enter into negotiations with the City of Ottawa in order to provide assistance to finally build the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge.

Ballot Item Number 14

Billet de député numéro 14

M57. Second Bill 57, An Act to establish political oversight over legislation and regulations to reduce red tape and unjustified regulatory burdens. Mr. Hillier.

M57. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 57, Loi établissant un régime de surveillance politique des lois et règlements afin de réduire les formalités administratives et les fardeaux réglementaires injustifiés. M. Hillier.

 

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

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

G41. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 15, 2008 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 41, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act in relation to the use of speed-limiting systems in commercial motor vehicles. Hon. Mr. Bradley. PRINTED. (Time used: 4 hrs. 35 mins.)

G41. Suite du débat ajourné le 15 avril 2008 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 41, Loi modifiant le Code de la route relativement à l'utilisation de systèmes limiteurs de vitesse dans les véhicules utilitaires. L'hon. M. Bradley. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 4 h 35).

 

Today's business continues on next page

Suite des travaux du jour à la page suivante

Committee Meetings

Séances des comités

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet for the purpose of report writing, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m. (closed session)

Room No. 1



Bills Awaiting Royal Assent

Projets de loi en attente de sanction royale

Bill 8, An Act to amend the Education Act.

Projet de loi 8, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation.

  







ORDERS

ORDRES

LEGISLATION

PROJETS DE LOI

Legend

"G"  =     Government Bill.

"M"  =     Private Member's Public Bill.

"D"  =     Committee Bill.

"Pr" =     Private Bill.

Légende

«G» =   projet de loi du gouvernement.

«M» =   projet de loi d'intérêt public émanant

             d'un député.

«D» =   projet de loi d'un comité.

«Pr»     =      projet de loi d'intérêt privé.

G1. Second Reading of Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an ancient parliamentary right. Hon. Mr. McGuinty.  PRINTED.

G1. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 1, Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. L'hon. M. McGuinty.  IMPRIMÉ.

M3. Second Reading of Bill 3, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to school crossings. Mr. Klees. PRINTED.

M3. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 3, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui concerne les passages pour élèves. M. Klees. IMPRIMÉ.

M4. Second Reading of Bill 4, An Act to provide for the periodic establishment of a commission to readjust the number and boundaries of electoral districts for the purposes of the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Sterling. PRINTED.

M4. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 4, Loi prévoyant la constitution périodique d'une commission chargée de réviser le nombre et les limites des circonscriptions électorales aux fins de l'Assemblée législative. M. Sterling. IMPRIMÉ.

M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to require the disclosure of the country of origin and the components of motor vehicles sold in Ontario. Mr. Ouellette. PRINTED.

M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi exigeant la divulgation du pays d'origine et de la liste des pièces des véhicules automobiles vendus en Ontario. M. Ouellette. IMPRIMÉ.

M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act, in memory of Lori Dupont, to better protect victims of domestic violence. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M10. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 10, Loi à la mémoire de Lori Dupont, visant à mieux protéger les victimes de violence familiale. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

M11. Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act to protect children and youth from second-hand smoke in motor vehicles. Mr. Orazietti. PRINTED.

M11. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi modifiant la Loi favorisant un Ontario sans fumée afin de protéger les enfants et les jeunes contre la fumée secondaire dans les véhicules automobiles. M. Orazietti. IMPRIMÉ.

M13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to establish a yearly target for the patient-to-doctor ratio. Mr. Martiniuk. PRINTED.

M13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi établissant un rapport cible annuel entre patients et médecins. M. Martiniuk. IMPRIMÉ.

M15. Second Reading of Bill 15, An Act to amend the Retail Sales Tax Act. Mr. Ouellette. PRINTED.

M15. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 15, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la taxe de vente au détail. M. Ouellette. IMPRIMÉ.

G16. Third Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend Christopher's Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000. Hon. Mr. Bartolucci. NOT REPRINTED.

G16. Toisième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant la Loi Christopher de 2000 sur le registre des délinquants sexuels. L'hon. M. Bartolucci. NON RÉIMPRIMÉ.

M17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Act. Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). PRINTED.

M17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les régimes de retraite.
M. Miller   (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek). IMPRIMÉ.

M18. Second Reading of Bill 18, An Act respecting the disclosure of information about marijuana grow operations. Mr. Sergio. PRINTED.

M18. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 18, Loi ayant trait à la divulgation de renseignements sur les exploitations de culture de marijuana. M. Sergio. IMPRIMÉ.

M19. Second Reading of Bill 19, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act to provide for a tax credit for expenses incurred in using public transit. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M19. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 19, Loi modifiant la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu afin de prévoir un crédit d'impôt pour les dépenses engagées au titre des transports en commun. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

M20. Second Reading of Bill 20, An Act to provide for the direct election of the Niagara Regional Council chair. Mr. Hudak. PRINTED.

M20. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 20, Loi prévoyant l'élection au scrutin général du président du conseil régional de Niagara. M. Hudak. IMPRIMÉ.

M21. Second Reading of Bill 21, An Act to require bilingual signs in provincial parks, parks under the control of the Niagara Parks Commission and at major provincial tourist attractions. Mr. Lalonde. PRINTED.

M21. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 21, Loi exigeant l'érection de panneaux bilingues dans les parcs provinciaux, dans les parcs sous le contrôle de la Commission des parcs du Niagara et à l'emplacement d'importantes attractions touristiques provinciales. M. Lalonde. IMPRIMÉ.

M22. Second Reading of Bill 22, An Act to establish a deposit and return system for batteries. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). PRINTED.

M22. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 22, Loi établissant un régime de consignation pour les piles. M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). IMPRIMÉ.

M23. Second Reading of Bill 23, An Act to amend the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Mr. Runciman. PRINTED.

M23. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 23, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société de protection des animaux de l'Ontario. M. Runciman. IMPRIMÉ.

G24. Second Reading of Bill 24, An Act to amend the Assessment Act, Community Small Business Investment Funds Act, Corporations Tax Act, Education Act, Income Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act and Taxation Act, 2007. Hon. Mr. Duncan. (The Lieutenant Governor's recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 56, has been received). PRINTED.

G24. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 24, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'évaluation foncière, la Loi sur les fonds communautaires de placement dans les petites entreprises, la Loi sur l'imposition des sociétés, la Loi sur l'éducation, la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu, la Loi sur les droits de cession immobilière et la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts. L'hon. M. Duncan. (La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement). IMPRIMÉ.

M25. Second Reading of Bill 25, An Act to proclaim Pope John Paul II Day. Mr. Klees. PRINTED.

M25. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 25, Loi proclamant le Jour du Pape Jean-Paul II. M. Klees. IMPRIMÉ.

M27. Second Reading of Bill 27, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to privately operated snow plows. Mr. Ramsay. PRINTED.

M27. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 27, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui a trait aux chasse-neige exploités en entreprise privée. M. Ramsay. IMPRIMÉ.

M28. Second Reading of Bill 28, An Act to amend the Assessment Act with respect to homesteads. Mr. Hudak. PRINTED.

M28. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 28, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'évaluation foncière à l'égard des propriétés familiales. M. Hudak. IMPRIMÉ.

M29. Second Reading of Bill 29, An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect workers from harassment and violence in the workplace. Ms. Horwath. PRINTED.

M29. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 29, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail pour protéger les travailleurs contre le harcèlement et la violence dans le lieu de travail. Mme Horwath. IMPRIMÉ.

M30. Second Reading of Bill 30, An Act to provide protection for minors participating in amateur sports. Mr. Ouellette. PRINTED.

M30. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 30, Loi visant à protéger les mineurs qui participent à des sports amateurs. M. Ouellette. IMPRIMÉ.

M32. Second Reading of Bill 32, An Act to prevent the disposal of waste at Site 41 in the Township of Tiny. Mr. Dunlop. PRINTED.

M32. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 32, Loi visant à empêcher l'élimination de déchets sur le lieu 41 dans le canton de Tiny. M. Dunlop. IMPRIMÉ.

M33. Second Reading of Bill 33, An Act to amend the Children's Law Reform Act. Mr. Craitor. PRINTED.

M33. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 33, Loi modifiant la Loi portant réforme du droit de l'enfance. M. Craitor. IMPRIMÉ.

M34. Second Reading of Bill 34, An Act to require merchandise that is manufactured in Ontario to be identified as such. Mr. Levac. PRINTED.

M34. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 34, Loi exigeant que les marchandises fabriquées en Ontario soient identifiées comme telles. M. Levac. IMPRIMÉ.

G35. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 14, 2008 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 35, An Act to authorize the Minister of Finance to make payments to eligible recipients out of money appropriated by the Legislature and to amend the Fiscal Transparency and Accountability Act, 2004, the Ministry of Treasury and Economics Act and the Treasury Board Act, 1991. Hon. Mr. Duncan. PRINTED. (The Lieutenant Governor's recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 56, has been received.) (Time used: 7 hrs. 45 mins.)

G35. Suite du débat ajourné le 14 avril 2008 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 35, Loi autorisant le ministre des Finances à faire des versements aux bénéficiaires admissibles sur les crédits affectés par la Législature et modifiant la Loi de 2004 sur la transparence et la responsabilité financières, la Loi sur le ministère du Trésor et de l'Économie et la Loi de 1991 sur le Conseil du Trésor. L'hon. M. Duncan. IMPRIMÉ. (La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement.) (Durée du débat: 7 h 45).

M36. Second Reading of Bill 36, An Act to regulate the spreading and storage of sewage sludge and biosolids. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M36. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 36, Loi réglementant l'épandage et le stockage des boues d'épuration et des biosolides. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

M38. Second Reading of Bill 38, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to the assistance that the Minister provides to municipalities. Mr. Yakabuski. PRINTED.

M38. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun à l'égard de l'aide apportée aux municipalités par le ministre. M. Yakabuski. IMPRIMÉ.

M39. Second Reading of Bill 39, An Act to promote the purchase of mass transit vehicles that are made in Canada. Mr. Mauro. PRINTED.

M39. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 39, Loi favorisant l'achat de véhicules de transport en commun fabriqués au Canada. M. Mauro. IMPRIMÉ.

M40. Second Reading of Bill 40, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit the use of phones and other equipment while a person is driving on a highway. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M40. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 40, Loi modifiant le Code de la route pour interdire l'utilisation de téléphones et d'autres équipements pendant qu'une personne conduit sur une voie publique. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

G41. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 15, 2008 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 41, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act in relation to the use of speed-limiting systems in commercial motor vehicles. Hon. Mr. Bradley. PRINTED. (Time used: 4 hrs. 35 mins.)

G41. Suite du débat ajourné le 15 avril 2008 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 41, Loi modifiant le Code de la route relativement à l'utilisation de systèmes limiteurs de vitesse dans les véhicules utilitaires. L'hon. M. Bradley. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 4 h 35).

M43. Second Reading of Bill 43, An Act to create a right of passage along the shoreline of the Great Lakes. Mr. Craitor. PRINTED.

M43. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi créant un droit de passage le long du littoral des Grands Lacs. M. Craitor. IMPRIMÉ.

M46. Second Reading of Bill 46, An Act to amend the Education Act with respect to education on organ donation. Mr. Levac. PRINTED.

M46. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 46, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation à l'égard de l'éducation sur le don d'organes. M. Levac. IMPRIMÉ.

M47. Second Reading Bill 47, An Act to establish the right to adequate housing as a universal human right.  Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M47. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 47, Loi visant à consacrer le droit à un logement convenable comme droit humain universel.  Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

G48. Second Reading Bill 48, An Act to regulate payday loans and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.  Hon. Mr. McMeekin. PRINTED.

G48. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 48, Loi visant à réglementer les prêts sur salaire et à apporter des modifications corrélatives à d'autres lois.  L'hon. M. McMeekin. IMPRIMÉ.

M49. Second Reading of Bill 49, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M49. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 49, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d'emploi. Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

G50. Second Reading of Bill 50, An Act to amend the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Hon. Mr. Bartolucci. PRINTED.

G50. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 50, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société de protection des animaux de l'Ontario. L'hon. M. Bartolucci. IMPRIMÉ.

M51. Second Reading of Bill 51, An Act to proclaim Peace Officers' Memorial Day and to honour peace officers who have died in the line of duty. Mr. Levac. PRINTED.

M51. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 51, Loi proclamant le Jour de commémoration des agents de la paix et rendant hommage aux agents de la paix décédés dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions. M. Levac. IMPRIMÉ.

M52. Second Reading of Bill 52, An Act to establish a bill of rights for pupils with diabetes. Mr. Levac. PRINTED.

M52. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 52, Loi établissant une charte des droits pour les élèves diabétiques. M. Levac. IMPRIMÉ.

M53. Second Reading of Bill 53, An Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 with respect to the advertising of food or drink. Mr. Marchese. PRINTED.

M53. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 53, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2002 sur la protection du consommateur à l'égard de la publicité visant les aliments ou boissons. M. Marchese. IMPRIMÉ.

M54. Second Reading of Bill 54, An Act respecting payday loans. Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M54. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 54, Loi traitant des prêts sur salaire. Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

G55. Second Reading of Bill 55, An Act to enact the Ontario French-language Educational Communications Authority Act, 2008 and make complementary amendments to the Ontario Educational Communications Authority Act. Hon. Ms. Wynne. PRINTED.

G55. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 55, Loi édictant la Loi de 2008 sur l'Office des télécommunications éducatives de langue française de l'Ontario et apportant des modifications complémentaires à la Loi sur l'Office de la télécommunication éducative de l'Ontario. L'hon. MmeWynne. IMPRIMÉ.

M56. Second Reading of Bill 56, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act and the Civil Remedies Act, 2001 to promote public safety and suppress conditions leading to crime by prohibiting driving on the highway in a motor vehicle in which there is an unlawfully possessed firearm. Mr. Colle.

M56. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 56, Loi modifiant le Code de la route et la Loi de 2001 sur les recours civils afin de promouvoir la sécurité publique et d'éliminer les conditions engendrant le crime en interdisant la conduite sur la voie publique d'un véhicule automobile dans lequel se trouve une arme à feu dont la possession est illégale. M. Colle.

M57. Second Reading of Bill 57, An Act to establish political oversight over legislation and regulations to reduce red tape and unjustified regulatory burdens. Mr. Hillier. PRINTED.

M57. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 57, Loi établissant un régime de surveillance politique des lois et règlements afin de réduire les formalités administratives et les fardeaux réglementaires injustifiés. M. Hillier. IMPRIMÉ.

M58. Second Reading of Bill 58, An Act to create the Ontario Medal for Civilian Bravery. Mr. Yakabuski. PRINTED.

M58. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 58, Loi créant la Médaille de bravoure des civils de l'Ontario. M. Yakabuski. IMPRIMÉ.

M59. Second Reading of Bill 59, An Act respecting apologies. Mr. Orazietti.

M59. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 59, Loi concernant la présentation d'excuses.
M. Orazietti.

M60. Second Reading of Bill 60, An Act to amend the Day Nurseries Act to allow more children to be cared for in rural areas. Mr. Lalonde.

M60. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 60, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les garderies afin de permettre que des soins soient fournis à un plus grand nombre d'enfants dans les régions rurales. M. Lalonde.

PRIVATE BILLS

PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

Pr2.     Second Reading of Bill Pr2, An Act to revive Grand Avenue Holdings Ltd. Mr. Ruprecht. PRINTED.

Pr3.     Second Reading of Bill Pr3, An Act respecting St. Andrew's Congregation of The United Church of Canada at Toronto. Mr. Zimmer. PRINTED.

Pr4.     Second Reading of Bill Pr4, An Act to revive 872440 Ontario Inc. Mr. Dunlop. PRINTED.

Pr6.     Second Reading of Bill Pr6, An Act to revive 716056 Ontario Limited. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). PRINTED.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

1.    Resuming the debate adjourned on March 17, 2008 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 2008.

1.      Suite du débat ajourné le 17 mars 2008 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques concernant les Consultations prébudgétaires pour 2008.

2.    Resuming the debate adjourned on March 17, 2008 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Hydro One Inc. – Acquisition of Goods and Services.

2.     Suite du débat ajourné le 17 mars 2008 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics concernant Hydro One Inc. – Acquisition de biens et services.

3.    Resuming the debate adjourned on March 17, 2008 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Ontario Realty Corporation – Real Estate and Accommodation Services.

3.     Suite du débat ajourné le 17 mars 2008 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics concernant la Société immobilière de l'Ontario – Services de gestion des immobilisations et des locaux.

4.    Resuming the debate adjourned on March 17, 2008 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Community Colleges – Acquisition of Goods and Services.

4.     Suite du débat ajourné le 17 mars 2008 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics concernant les collèges communautaires – Acquisition de biens et services.

5.    Resuming the debate adjourned on March 17, 2008 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on School Boards – Acquisition of Goods and Services.

5.     Suite du débat ajourné le 17 mars 2008 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics concernant les conseils scolaires – Acquisition de biens et services.



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 13 – To be debated today.

Private Members' Notice of Motion
Number 3

Avis de motion numéro 3 émanant
d'une députée

Ms. MacLeod – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Liberal Government, should immediately enter into negotiations with the City of Ottawa in order to provide assistance to finally build the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge.

Ballot Item Number 14 – To be debated today.

M57. Second Bill 57, An Act to establish political oversight over legislation and regulations to reduce red tape and unjustified regulatory burdens. Mr. Hillier.

M57. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 57, Loi établissant un régime de surveillance politique des lois et règlements afin de réduire les formalités administratives et les fardeaux réglementaires injustifiés. M. Hillier.

Ballot Item Number 15 – To be debated April 24, 2008.

M33. Second Reading of Bill 33, An Act to amend the Children's Law Reform Act. Mr. Craitor.

M33. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 33, Loi modifiant la Loi portant réforme du droit de l'enfance. M. Craitor.

Ballot Item Number 16 – To be debated April 24, 2008.

M56. Second Reading of Bill 56, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act and the Civil Remedies Act, 2001 to promote public safety and suppress conditions leading to crime by prohibiting driving on the highway in a motor vehicle in which there is an unlawfully possessed firearm. Mr. Colle.

M56. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 56, Loi modifiant le Code de la route et la Loi de 2001 sur les recours civils afin de promouvoir la sécurité publique et d'éliminer les conditions engendrant le crime en interdisant la conduite sur la voie publique d'un véhicule automobile dans lequel se trouve une arme à feu dont la possession est illégale. M. Colle.

Ballot Item Number 17 – To be debated May 1, 2008.

M38. Second Reading of Bill 38, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to the assistance that the Minister provides to municipalities. Mr. Yakabuski.

M38. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun à l'égard de l'aide apportée aux municipalités par le ministre. M. Yakabuski.

 



NOTICES

AVIS

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT

43.  Motion relating to evening meeting period on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Carried on division
April 16, 2008.

44.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 7, 2008.

48.  Withdrawn April 16, 2008.

49.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Thursday, April 17, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 7, 2008.

50.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

51.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

52.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

53.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

54.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, and Wednesday, April 23, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

55.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Monday, April 21, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

56.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

57.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, April 23, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

58.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Thursday, April 24, 2008, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on April 14, 2008.

59.  Mr Bryant – That the Standing Orders be amended as follows:-

       Standing Order 2 is amended  by deleting the definitions of "Sitting Day" and "Sessional Day" and substituting the following:

      "Sessional day" means any day on which the House meets.

       The word "sitting" in Standing Orders 37(b), 38(i), 42(c), 58, 69(b), 69(c), 97(d), 106, 113, 116 and 134(a) is replaced with the word "sessional".

       Standing Order 4(c) is deleted and the following substituted:

       4.(c) At the commencement of every Parliament, or from time to time as may be required, the House shall appoint 3 Deputy Chairs of the Committee of the Whole House, to be known respectively as the First, Second and Third Deputy Chair of the Committee of the Whole House, any of whom shall, in order of precedence, whenever the Chair of the Committee of the Whole House is absent or otherwise unable to act, be entitled to exercise all the powers vested in the Chair of the Committee of the Whole House including those powers as Deputy Speaker.

       Standing Order 5 is amended by deleting the number "2" and substituting the number "3" and by deleting the number "4" and substituting the number "5".

       Standing Order 6(a) is amended by adding the following clauses:

       (a.1) With notice, the Government House Leader may propose a motion to extend the hours of meeting during the last 8 sessional days in the Fall and Spring sessional periods provided for in clause (a), and during any extension thereof.

   (a.2) Such motion may stipulate that the House shall meet, as the case may be,

      (i) Between the hours of 6:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., or

   (ii) Between 6:45 p.m. and another specified time not later than midnight, or

       (iii) Past the adjournment time set out in clause 8(a) and continuing to a specified time not later than midnight.

       Such a motion may apply to one day or to more than one day and, in the latter case, shall specify whether sub-clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) apply to different days. The question on such a motion shall be put forthwith and without amendment or debate. If a recorded vote is requested by 5 members, the division bell shall be limited to 5 minutes.

       Standing Order 8(a) is deleted and the following substituted:

              8.(a) The weekly meeting schedule for the House when it is in session shall be:

Day  →

Time  →

Proceeding

Monday

9:00 a.m.

Orders of the Day

10:45 a.m.

Introduction of Visitors

Oral Questions

Following Oral Questions

Petitions

Following Petitions

Recess

1:00 p.m.

Routine Proceedings:

Members' Statements

Reports by Committees

Introduction of Bills

Motions

Statements by the Ministry and Responses

Deferred Votes

Following Routine Proceedings

Orders of the Day

5:45 p.m.

Adjournment

Tuesday

9:00 a.m.

Orders of the Day

10:45 a.m.

Introduction of Visitors

Oral Questions

Following Oral Questions

Petitions

Following Petitions

Recess

3:00 p.m.

Routine Proceedings:

Members' Statements

Reports by Committees

Introduction of Bills

Motions

Statements by the Ministry and Responses

Deferred Votes

Following Routine Proceedings

Orders of the Day

5:45 p.m.

Adjournment

Wednesday

9:00 a.m.

Orders of the Day

10:45 a.m.

Introduction of Visitors

Oral Questions

Following Oral Questions

Petitions

Following Petitions

Recess

3:00 p.m.

Routine Proceedings:

Members' Statements

Reports by Committees

Introduction of Bills

Motions

Statements by the Ministry and Responses

Deferred Votes

Following Routine Proceedings

Orders of the Day

5:45 p.m.

Adjournment

Thursday

9:00 a.m.

Orders of the Day

10:45 a.m.

Introduction of Visitors

Oral Questions

Following Oral Questions

Petitions

Following Petitions

Recess

1:00 p.m.

Routine Proceedings:

Members' Statements

Reports by Committees

Introduction of Bills

Motions

Statements by the Ministry and Responses

Deferred Votes

Following Routine Proceedings

Private Members' Public Business

Following Private Members' Public Business

Orders of the Day

5:45 p.m.

Adjournment

       Standing Order 8(d) is deleted and the following substituted:

       8.(d) The House shall not meet during the week prescribed by the Regulations made under the Education Act for the school holiday in March or on New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, the day fixed for a civic holiday in August, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. When Canada Day falls on a Tuesday, the House shall not meet the preceding day.

       Standing Order 9 is deleted and the following substituted:

       9.(a) Except as provided in Standing Order 6(a.2)(iii) and in Standing Order 37, at the points each day when the House arrives at a recess or adjournment, as set out in Standing Order 8(a), such recess or adjournment shall, without motion, be Ordered from the chair.

       (b) If on any day the House has not completed its morning proceedings by 12:30 p.m., the Speaker shall interrupt and immediately recess the House until Routine Proceedings.

       (c) At the points each day when the House arrives at a transition from Orders of the Day to another proceeding as set out in Standing Order 8(a), the Speaker shall adjourn the matter then under consideration and shall call the next proceeding.

       (d) Except in the case of motions to adjourn the House or the debate, the Speaker shall cause any recorded division required upon any proceeding held during Orders of the Day on any morning to be deferred to the Routine Proceeding "Deferred Votes" on that same day.

       (e) When the House adjourns, the members shall keep their seats until the Speaker has left the Chamber.

       Standing Order 11(e) is deleted.

       Standing Order 24 is deleted and the following substituted:

       24.(a) Except where otherwise expressly provided by the Standing Orders, or by unanimous consent,  no member shall speak in the House for more than 20 minutes.

       (b) Notwithstanding clause (a), the first speaker for any recognized Party in the House may speak for not more than 60 minutes in the following circumstances:

                            (i) debate on second reading of a government bill;

                            (ii) debate on third reading of a government bill;

                            (iii) debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne;

                            (iv) debate on the Budget Motion;

                            (v) debate on any other substantive government motion.

       (c) Notwithstanding clause (a) no member shall speak for more than 10 minutes after 7 hours of debate on second or third reading of a government bill.

       (d) At any time during a debate governed by this Standing Order, a member then speaking may divide his or her time among a member or members of his or her Party. Such speeches shall be given consecutively without rotation among the parties and shall be deemed to be a single speech for the purposes of Standing Order 25.

       (e) In any debate where the available time is apportioned equally among the recognized Parties, the speaking time limits on individual members shall not apply.

       Standing Order 25(c) is deleted and the following substituted:

       25.(c) debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne, but no such questions and comments shall be allowed following the speeches of the mover and the seconder of the motion for the Address, or the speeches of the members speaking first on behalf of the Official Opposition and the other recognized Opposition Parties.

       Standing Order 30(a) is deleted and the following substituted:

       30.(a) The Routine Proceedings are comprised of the following in the order that they appear under Standing Order 8(a):

              Members' Statements

              Reports by Committees

              Introduction of Bills

              Motions

              Statements by the Ministry and Responses

              Deferred Votes

       30.(a.1) In addition there shall be further Proceedings called "Introduction of Visitors", "Oral Questions" and "Petitions".

       Standing Order 30(b) is deleted and the following substituted:

       The time allotted for Routine Proceedings each day shall not exceed 1.5 hours. At the end of that time the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and shall put every question necessary to dispose of the Routine Proceeding currently occupying the House, and any deferred votes, and immediately call Orders of the Day.

       Standing Order 34 is amended by striking out "9" in the third line and substituting "6(a.1)".

       The following new Standing Order is added:

       35.1 Any member who wishes to have guests recognized shall provide the relevant information about the guests to the Speaker at least one hour prior to the commencement of Oral Questions each day and, at the Speaker's discretion, such guests shall be introduced under the Proceeding "Introduction of Visitors".  It is out of order for any other guests to be introduced by any Member.

       Standing Orders 37(b) and (e) are deleted and the following substituted:

       37.(b) Where notice has been given and reasons filed, as provided in clause (a), at 5:45 p.m. on any Tuesday or Wednesday, the Speaker may deem that a motion to adjourn the House has been made, whereupon the matter in question may be debated for not more than 10 minutes, 5 minutes to be allotted to the member raising the matter and 5 minutes to the minister or to his or her parliamentary assistant to reply if he or she so wishes. No more than 3 such matters of which notice has been given and reasons filed shall be debated on any single sessional day. At the conclusion of such debate or debates the Speaker shall deem the motion to adjourn to be carried and shall adjourn the House to the next Sessional day.

               ......

       (e) When the House continues to meet past 5:45 p.m. on a government motion as provided in Standing Order 6(a.2)(iii), the adjournment proceeding under this Standing Order shall not apply.

       Standing Order 37(f) is amended by deleting the words "the next sessional day" in the 5th line and substituting "6:45 p.m."

       Standing Order 38(b) is deleted and the following substituted:

       38.(b) A member may present a petition in the House during the proceeding "Petitions". The member may make a brief statement summarizing the contents of the petition and indicating the number of signatures attached thereto.

       Standing Order 41(a) is amended by deleting "6 Sessional days" and substituting "12 hours".

       Standing Order 42 is deleted and the following substituted:

       42.(a) In each of the 2 periods provided for in Standing Order 6(a), there shall be 5 Sessional days to be known as Opposition Days.

              Opposition Day debates:

(i)    Shall be limited to one per meeting week;

(ii)   Shall be designated to take place on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon;

(iii)  Shall be distributed among the recognized Opposition Parties in proportion to their membership in the House;

(iv)  Shall be taken up upon the commencement of Orders of the Day in the afternoon on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, as the case may be, the time available being apportioned equally among the recognized Parties in the House; the time for a reply by the mover of the motion shall be included in the time apportioned to the Party of which the mover is a member;

(v)   Shall be limited to 2 hours if held on a Monday;

(vi)  Shall be prohibited during the last 8 sessional days in each of the 2 periods provided for in Standing Order 6(a), and during any extension thereof.

              Opposition Day motions:

(i)    Shall be printed on the Orders and Notices Paper of the last sessional day of a week, and setting the day in the following week for its consideration;

(ii)   Shall contain the text of a non-amendable motion to be debated;

(iii)  Shall indicate the minister of the Crown to whom it is addressed;

(iv)  Shall not be a motion for second or third reading of a bill;

(v)   Shall not be considered on any day on which the Minister of Finance has given notice of his or her intention to present the Budget;

(vi)  Shall not be a motion of want of confidence in the government.

       (b) If more than one notice of an Opposition Day is filed on the same Wednesday, the Speaker shall select which one will be considered.

       (c) After 2 hours of debate on an Opposition Day held on a Monday, or at 5:35 p.m. on an Opposition Day held on a Tuesday or Wednesday, the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and put the question without further debate. If a recorded vote is requested, the division bells shall be limited to 10 minutes. Such vote may not be deferred.

       Standing Order 43(b) is amended by deleting "5:50 p.m." and substituting " 5:35 p.m."

       Standing Order 45(a) is deleted and the following substituted:

       45.(a) Motions to adjourn the House or the debate do not require notice, but  a motion to adjourn the House may not be moved until following Routine Proceedings, except upon unanimous consent of the House.

       Standing Order 45 is amended by adding thereto the following paragraph:

       45.(c.1) When a motion for the immediate adjournment of the House and a motion for the immediate adjournment of the debate have been defeated neither such motion shall again be made by the same Member in the course of the same debate.

       Standing Orders 46(b) and (c) are deleted and the following substituted:

                                                        46.(b) 2 hours of debate, apportioned equally among the recognized Parties, shall be allotted to debate on the motion, at the end of which time the Speaker shall without further debate or amendment put every question necessary to dispose of the motion. If a recorded vote is requested by 5 members, division bells shall be limited to 10 minutes. 

       Standing Order 46(d) is deleted and the following substituted:

                                                        46.(d) A time allocation motion may not be moved until second reading debate has been completed or 6.5 hours of debate have taken place on second reading consideration of any government bill or on a substantive government motion.  Upon completion of 6.5 hours of debate, or when the Member who has the floor at that point has completed his or her remarks, the Speaker shall deem the debate to be adjourned unless the Government House Leader specifies otherwise.

       Standing Order 57(a) is amended by adding the following:

       (a.1) On the day designated for the presentation of the Budget, the Speaker shall recess the House immediately following Routine Proceedings until 4:00 p.m., except that if Routine Proceedings have not been completed by 4:00 p.m., the provisions of Standing Order 30(b) shall apply.

       (a.2) In any week when the Budget is presented on a Thursday the weekly meeting schedule of the House shall be altered such that Private Members' Public Business will not take place in that week.

       Standing Order 57(b) is deleted and the following substituted:

                                                        57.(b) There shall be 8 hours allotted to the debate on the Budget motion and any amendments thereto, at the end of which time the Speaker shall without further debate or amendment put every question necessary to dispose of the Budget motion.  If a recorded vote is requested by 5 members, the division bells shall be limited to 10 minutes.

       Standing Order 62(d) is deleted and the following substituted:

       62.(d) There shall be an Order for Concurrence placed on the Orders and Notices Paper for each of the Estimates reported from the Committee. There shall be 2 hours, apportioned equally among the recognized Parties, allotted to the debate on the Orders for Concurrence, at the end of which time the Speaker shall without further debate put every question necessary to dispose of the Order for Concurrence in Supply for each of the ministries and offices named in the Committee's report. No amendment to any question may be moved. If a recorded vote is requested by 5 members, all divisions shall be stacked, and there shall be a single 10 minute division bell.

       Standing Order 63 is deleted and the following substituted:

            63. Adoption of Orders for Concurrence shall constitute an Order to bring in a Supply Bill founded on the resolutions contained therein, and founded on the resolutions contained in the deemed Concurrences made pursuant to Standing Orders 60 and 61. 2 hours, apportioned equally among the recognized Parties, shall be allotted to the debate on the second reading stage of the Supply Bill, at the end of which time the Speaker shall without further debate or amendment put all questions necessary to dispose of this stage of the Bill. A Supply Bill given second reading shall be ordered for third reading, and the order for third reading shall then immediately be called and the Speaker shall put the question forthwith without further debate or amendment, no deferral under Standing Order 28(h) being permitted. In the case of any division under this Standing Order, the division bell shall be limited to 10 minutes.

       Standing Orders 66(b) and (c) are deleted and the following substituted:

       66.(b) 2 hours, apportioned equally among the recognized Parties, shall be allotted to debate on the Interim Supply motion, at the end of which time the Speaker shall without further debate or amendment put all questions necessary to dispose of the motion. If a recorded vote is requested by 5 members, the division bells shall be limited to 10 minutes.

       Standing Order 79 is amended by adding the following clause:

       (b.1) No government bill shall be called during Orders of the Day on both a morning and afternoon meeting of the House on the same sessional day without unanimous consent.

       Standing Orders 96(a), (b) and (c) are deleted and the following substituted:

       96.(a) 2.5 hours shall be allotted to the consideration of private members' public business on Thursdays, apportioned equally among 3 items of business as follows:

(i)    12 minutes for the member moving a motion;

(ii)   A period of 12 minutes to be allotted in rotation for a representative or representatives of each of the recognized Parties in the House. The mover of the motion may speak a second time during the time provided for a representative or representatives of the Party of which he or she is a member;

(iii) 2 minutes for a reply by the member moving the motion;

(iv) The Speaker has the discretion to permit an independent member to speak for up to 5 minutes on the motion of another private member. In exercising his or her discretion, the Speaker shall have regard to the opportunities that members of recognized Parties have to participate in debate on other members' motions. An independent member shall give the Speaker notice of his or her intention to participate in the debate.

       Standing Order 96 is amended by adding thereto the following paragraph:

       96.(d.1) Subject to subsection (g), members may exchange places in the order of precedence on the ballot list by providing to the Clerk of the House written notice of their arrangement to this effect, such written notice to be duly signed by the House Leaders of the affected members and to be provided by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday of the week preceding the week in which the item of business is to be considered.

       Standing Order 96(e) is deleted and the following substituted:

       96.(e) When the time allotted for the consideration of private members' public business has expired, the Speaker shall put all questions to the House. Divisions under this Standing Order shall be deferred and taken in succession. In such cases, the division bells shall be limited to 5 minutes. The House will continue to meet for the consideration of private members' public business until the necessary votes have been completed.

       (e.1) If consideration of Private Members' Public Business under this Standing Order is concluded before the expiry of the allotted 2.5 hours, the Speaker shall suspend the House for the balance of such time before putting the questions to the House.

       Standing Order 106(a) is deleted and the following substituted:

              106.(a) Standing Committee on Justice Policy

              106.(a.1) Standing Committee on Social Policy

       Standing Order 106(g) is deleted and the following substituted:

       106.(g) Standing Committee on Public Accounts which is empowered to review and report to the House its observations, opinions and recommendations on the Report of the Auditor General and the Public Accounts, which documents shall be deemed to have been permanently referred to the Committee as they become available; and

       Standing Order 106(h) is amended as follows:

       By deleting the words "section 12 of the Regulations Act, and having the terms of reference as set out in that section, namely" in the 6th, 7th and 8th lines of the first paragraph and substituting the words "section 33 of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006, and having the terms of reference as set out in that section, namely: to be the Committee to which all regulations stand permanently referred; and";

              and

       By deleting the words "section 12(3) of the Regulations Act" in the 2nd and 3rd lines of the last paragraph and substituting "section 33 of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006".

       Standing Order 109(a) is amended as follows:

       By deleting the words "clauses (a) and (b)" in the first line and substituting "clauses (a), (a.1) and (b)".

       Standing Order 124(a) is amended as follows:

       By deleting the words "Standing Order 106(a) or (b)" in the 2nd and 3rd lines and substituting "Standing Order 106(a), (a.1) or (b)".

         At 12:01 a.m. on the first Monday following adoption of this motion, the Standing Orders as amended shall come into force on a provisional basis until 11:59 p.m. on the fourth Friday, following the resumption of the House in Fall, 2008.

         The provisional Standing Orders shall be deemed to be referred to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly, which is authorized to conduct a review of the Standing Orders during the 2008 Summer Adjournment of the House. The Committee shall present its report to the House containing its opinions, observations and recommendations on the Standing Orders of the Assembly no later than the first Thursday following the resumption of the House in Fall, 2008.

         Any government substantive motion to extend or permanently adopt the provisional Standing Orders, and any amendments thereto, shall be called for debate no later than the third Thursday following the resumption of the House in Fall, 2008. The debate on such motion shall be limited to 1 hour, to be apportioned equally among the recognized Parties, at the end of which time the Speaker shall put every question necessary to dispose of the motion.

         The Clerk of the House is authorized and instructed to print a revised and re-numbered edition of the Standing Orders, integrating the Provisional Standing Orders and making any necessary amendments in consequence thereof.

Special Debates - OPPOSITION DAY

Débats spéciaux - JOUR DE L'OPPOSITION

1.    Mr. Runciman – Debated and lost on division April 16, 2008.

Private Members' Notices
 of Motion

Avis de motions émanant
des députés

1.    Mr. Sterling – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario must demonstrate its belief in the principle of representation by population by addressing the inequity in representation at the provincial level through the creation of an Independent Boundaries Commission to ensure Ontarians receive equal and effective representation as guaranteed in the Charter of Rights in their provincial legislature before the Government of Ontario can demand fair representation by population for Ontarians within the House of Commons. Filed on December 3, 2007.

3.    Ms. MacLeod – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Liberal Government, should immediately enter into negotiations with the City of Ottawa in order to provide assistance to finally build the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge. Filed on December 3, 2007.

4.    Mr. Rinaldi – That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly should support the Cobourg Police Service, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and Premier McGuinty's calls for the Governor General of Canada and the Prime Minister of Canada to recognize that acts of bravery have no expiry date and award Constable Chris Garrett with the Cross of Valour that his heroic efforts deserve. Filed on December 4, 2007.

5.    Mr. Hudak – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Natural Resources should create and fund a shared cost gypsy moth spraying program to circumvent the ongoing spread of moth-infested trees and woodlots causing damage to personal property, parks, and the environment, with municipalities that have demonstrated a need or interest such as Hamilton and Niagara. Filed on December 10, 2007.

6.    Mr. Arnott – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should over a twelve-year period assume responsibility for all municipal bridges in Ontario, ensuring that these all-important links between communities are properly maintained. Filed on December 11, 2007.

7.    Mr. Hampton – That, in the opinion of this House, as a noble tribute to those who served in the Great Wars, the Government of Ontario give consideration to providing financial support for urgently needed repairs to the Rose Window, in the Church of the Epiphany in Woodstock, which has stood as a tribute to our fallen heroes for the past 75 years. Filed on December 11, 2007.

8.    Mr. Wilson – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should support the Town of New Tecumseth and the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation by ensuring that the recommendations made by the Conservation Review Board on the future of the Sir Frederick Banting Homestead in Alliston are enacted and that the Government of Ontario should take every measure necessary to ensure that this property is transferred to either the Town of New Tecumseth or the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation for the purpose of creating an educational and interpretative centre on a not-for-profit basis, such as a camp for diabetic youth, and to ensure that the property is properly maintained. Filed on December 12, 2007.

9.    Mr. Barrett – That, in the opinion of this House, the following Order of Reference should be assigned to an all-Party committee of the Legislative Assembly:

       To inquire into and report on native land issues within the Province of Ontario.

       The Committee shall:-

       1.  Conduct public hearings on this issue at Queen's Park and in at least 7 other Ontario communities, including one community in Haldimand County;

       2.  Solicit input from Ontario citizens on their knowledge, experience and action proposals with respect to native land issues;

       3.  Present its report to the House, containing its observations, opinions and recommendations no later than the end of 2008. Filed on December 12, 2007.

10.  Mrs. Witmer – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should protect the children and youth of this province from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke in automobiles by immediately implementing an effective province wide campaign to educate parents about the dangers of smoking in vehicles when a person who is less than 16 years of age is present. Filed on December 13, 2007.

11.  Mr. Yakabuski – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should introduce legislation to exempt members of the Canadian Armed Forces from liability to pay the tax known as the Ontario Health Premium and that the Government immediately discontinue charging those members for that tax. Filed on December 13, 2007.

12.  Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Government should support the Federal motion to urge the government of the People's Republic of China and representatives of Tibet's government in exile, to continue their dialogue in a forward looking manner that will lead to pragmatic solutions that respect the Chinese constitutional framework, the territorial integrity of China and fulfill the aspirations of the Tibetan people for a unified and genuinely autonomous Tibet. Filed on March 17, 2008.

13.  Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should immediately commence construction of not-for-profit rent geared to income housing units in order to keep its election promise of building 26,600 units; and begin to meet the housing needs of the 125,000 Ontarians on the waiting lists for affordable housing. Filed on March 17, 2008.

14.  Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should immediately end the clawback of the National Child Benefit Supplement from all families in Ontario. Filed on March 17, 2008.

15.  Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, the powers of the Ontario Municipal Board be amended so that they are not able to undermine the authority of democratically elected city councils in decisions such as land use planning and others. Filed on March 17, 2008.

16.  Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, seniors 65 years of age or over, have free access to Ontario funded art galleries and museums, and that the Ontario government reimburse these galleries and museums to compensate for the drop of revenue in providing this free access. Filed on March 17, 2008.

18.  Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, 25% of all Ontario places of employment be inspected each year.  Filed on March 17, 2008.

19.  Ms. Horwath – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should:

       a) Proclaim a regulation that implements an immediate temporary moratorium on issuing or renewing licences to operate Child Care Centres due to the potential consequences brought to light by present plans to acquire and consolidate ownership of existing for-profit operators;

       b) Order a full policy review of child care in Ontario to ensure that future expansion only occurs in the not-for-profit sector upon ending the moratorium. Filed on March 17, 2008.

21.  Mr. Wilson – That, in the opinion of this House, due to the potato industry in Ontario being subjected to the worst drought on record in 2007, affecting 30,000 out of 37,000 acres designated for potato growth, yielding the worst potato crop on record and presenting potato growers with huge losses, the Government of Ontario should instruct the Ministry of Agriculture to provide an ad hoc payment of $12.8 million to the potato farmers of Ontario for relief from the drought of 2007. Filed on March 26, 2008.

25.  Mrs. Witmer – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should recognize positron emission tomography (PET) as a vital diagnostic tool for care, and as such should introduce an implementation plan with timelines to achieve the same level of access to PET scanning here in Ontario as in jurisdictions such as Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec. Filed on April 7, 2008.

26.  Ms. MacLeod – That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly should televise its proceedings online at www.ontla.on.ca; should make arrangements to have Bell Canada (including Satellite) televise proceedings (as Rogers Cable does) as part of their basic package; and should arrange with provincially funded cable stations TVO and TFO that daily Question Period is televised, in order to provide all residents of Ontario, particularly those in rural Ontario who do not have access to other cable sources, with access to the daily proceedings at Queen's Park. Filed on April 9, 2008.

27.  Ms. Jones – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should immediately expand the Foodland Ontario program to include a designation for organically grown products and expand their Foodland Ontario logo to include the word "organic" where appropriate. Filed on
April 15, 2008.

28.  Mrs. Sandals – That, in the opinion of this House, given the unique circumstances in the case of Steven Truscott, who was unanimously acquitted of murder by the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Province of Ontario should provide compensation to Mr. Truscott in recognition of the miscarriage of justice from which he has suffered for almost 50 years. Filed on April 16, 2008.

29.  Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should immediately declare this day April 17, a day to commemorate Holodomor, the genocide of the Ukrainian people. Filed on April 16, 2008.

 

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À être étudiés dans l'ordre ci-dessous

                                                                                                                            Time Remaining

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.................................................. 7 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs................................................................................ 8 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care............................................................ 10 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.................................................... 5 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Research and Innovation.................................................................... 7 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Labour................................................................................................... 8hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Energy.................................................................................................. 7 hrs. 30 mins.

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

Ministry of Finance.............................................................................................. 10 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.................................................. 5 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal............................................................ 7 hrs. 00 mins.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing........................................................... 8 hrs. 00 mins.

 

Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques

M42. Bill 42, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. Mrs. Savoline. (Referred on March 27, 2008).

M42. Projet de loi 42, Loi modifiant la Loi favorisant un Ontario sans fumée. Mme Savoline. (Renvoyé le 27 mars 2008).

G44. Bill 44, An Act respecting Budget measures, interim appropriations and other matters. Hon. Mr. Duncan. (The Lieutenant Governor's recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 56, has been received) (Referred on April 15, 2008).

G44. Projet de loi 44, Loi concernant les mesures budgétaires, l'affectation anticipée de crédits et d'autres questions. L'hon. Mr. Duncan. (La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement) (Renvoyé le 15 avril 2008).

Review of the Ontario Health Premium, in accordance with section 29.2 of the Income Tax Act. (Referred on April 9, 2008).

Standing Committee on General Government

Comité permanent des affaires gouvernementales

M6. Bill 6, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to provide for an Employee Wage Security Program. Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). (Referred on December 6, 2007).

M6. Projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d'emploi afin d'établir un programme de sécurité salariale des employés. M. Miller (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek). (Renvoyé le 6 décembre 2007).

Standing Committee on Justice Policy

Comité permanent

de la justice

M5. Bill 5, An Act to make the month of November Bone Marrow Awareness Month. Mr. Crozier. (Referred on December 13, 2007).

M5. Projet de loi 5, Loi visant à désigner le mois de novembre Mois de la sensibilisation au don de moelle osseuse. M. Crozier. (Renvoyé le 13 décembre 2007).

M14. Bill 14, An Act to deem that the Building Code and the Fire Code require fire detectors, interconnected fire alarms and non-combustible fire escapes. Mr. Prue. (Referred on December 13, 2007).

M14. Projet de loi 14, Loi prévoyant que le code du bâtiment et le code de prévention des incendies sont réputés exiger des détecteurs d'incendie, des systèmes d'alerte d'incendie interconnectés et des sorties de secours incombustibles. M. Prue. (Renvoyé le 13 décembre 2007).

Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi D'INTÉRêT privé

Pr5.     Bill Pr5, An Act respecting Madresa Ashraful Uloom. Mr. Qaadri. (Referred March 19, 2008).

Pr7.     Bill Pr7, An Act to revive 827291 Ontario Ltd. Mr. Naqvi. (Referred April 2, 2008).

Pr8.     Bill Pr8, An Act to revive 719226 Ontario Limited. Ms. Jaczek. (Referred April 7, 2008).

Standing Committee on
Social Policy

Comité permanent de la politique sociale

G12. Bill 12, An Act to amend the Vital Statistics Act in relation to adoption information and to make consequential amendments to the Child and Family Services Act. Hon. Mme Meilleur. (Referred April 3, 2008).

G12. Projet de loi 12, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les statistiques de l'état civil en ce qui a trait aux renseignements sur les adoptions et apportant des modifications corrélatives à la Loi sur les services à l'enfance et à la famille. L'hon. Mme Meilleur. (Renvoyé le 3 avril 2008).

M37. Bill 37, An Act to amend the Child and Family Services Act to protect Ontario's children. Ms. Broten. (Referred March 20, 2008).

M37. Projet de loi 37, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les services à l'enfance et à la famille afin de protéger les enfants de l'Ontario. Mme Broten. (Renvoyé le 20 mars 2008).

 

Committee Meetings

Séances des comités

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet for the purpose of report writing, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m. (closed session)

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet to consider Pr5, An Act respecting Madresa Ashraful Uloom; Bill Pr7, An Act to revive 827291 Ontario Ltd.; and Bill Pr8, An Act to revive 719226 Ontario Limited, as follows:

Wednesday, April 23

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

QUESTIONS

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.

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.

  

50.  Mr. Runciman – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Environment explain why no action has been taken by the Ministry to facilitate the construction of a new sewage treatment plant in the Village of Merrickville-Wolford when the Ministry itself has acknowledged in September 2006 that it was concerned with what appears to be inevitable tank failure and indicated that measures to address this major problem are required for the protection of the natural environment. April 10, 2008.

51.  Mr. Runciman – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Environment provide details of the potential damage to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau River, by what Glencor Engineering in May 2007 called the possibility of catastrophic failure of two tanks at the Village of Merrickville-Wolford's sewage treatment plant. April 10, 2008.

52.  Mr. Hudak – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Economic Development and Trade provide a list of all successful applicants to the Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS) for all fiscal years that this program has existed and include; the name of the applicant; its location; a brief description of the project; the value of the grant, the terms of the grant, the total dollar amount of grants given within each of the fiscal years, the number of jobs saved or added for each successful project. April 10, 2008.

53.  Mr. Hudak – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Economic Development and Trade provide a list of all unsuccessful applicants to the Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy (OAIS) for all fiscal years that this program has been offered and include; reasons as to why these applicants were not offered a grant, a brief description of the project including the number of jobs saved or created, and for what dollar amount each applicant requested. April 10, 2008.

54. Mr. Runciman – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Education provide details of the program announced by the Premier on September 18, 2007 that would provide an additional $550 million to keep rural schools open including the timing of when Boards of Education would begin to receive these monies and details of the criteria used by the Ministry. April 14, 2008.

55. Mr. Runciman – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Education provide details of when the Ministry will improve the education funding formula so it reflects the changing costs of education in rural Ontario. April 14, 2008.

56.  Mr. Wilson – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Children and Youth Services provide a detailed list of what steps the government is taking to ensure that the Angus Early Years Centre remains open for families in the area. April 16, 2008.

57.  Mr. Wilson – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide a list of the communities that have asked for and been denied their request to the government to be designated as an under serviced area for doctor recruitment. April 16, 2008.

58.  Mr. Wilson – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities provide a list of every post-secondary institution in Ontario that receives government funding, including its address, name of its president and board chair and the amount of provincial funding provided to them in each year beginning in 2003 through to 2006. April 16, 2008.

59.  Mr. Hudak – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal provide a list of all advertising and other promotional materials of the LCBO for the fiscal years of 2002-2003 through 2007-2008 noting the cost of each item to the LCBO and co-op fees and other cost-sharing arrangements paid by suppliers. April 17, 2008

60.  Mr. Hudak – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal provide a list of LCBO products purchased directly in U.S. dollars and the retail price of those products at the LCBO as of January 1st for the years of 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 listing first which products were reduced in price as a result of the Canadian dollar reaching par with the U.S. dollar in the fall of 2007. April 17, 2008.