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No. 109 |
No 109 |
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Votes and Proceedings |
Procès-verbaux |
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Legislative
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Assemblée
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Tuesday February 17, 2009 Sessional Day 117 |
Mardi 17 février 2009 Jour de session 117 |
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1st
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1re
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PRAYERS |
PRIÈRES |
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9:00 A.M. |
9 H |
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ORDERS OF THE DAY |
ORDRE DU JOUR |
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A debate arose on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 141, An Act to amend the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. |
Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 141, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les professions de la santé réglementées. |
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On motion by Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka), |
Sur la motion de M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka), |
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Ordered, That the debate be adjourned. |
Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné. |
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The Government House Leader having indicated that no further business would be called this morning, at 9:17 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 8(d), the Acting Speaker (Mr. Arnott) recessed the House until 10:30 a.m. |
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10:30 A.M. |
10 H 30 |
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ORAL QUESTIONS |
QUESTIONS ORALES |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 37, the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
Conformément à l'article 37, la chambre passe aux questions orales. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 9(a), the Speaker recessed the House at 11:37 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. |
Conformément à l'article 9 a), le Président ordonne une pause à l'Assemblée à 11 h 37 jusqu'à 15 h. |
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3:00 P.M. |
15 H |
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The Speaker informed the House that, in the name of Her Majesty the Queen, Her Honour the Administrator had been pleased to assent to the following bill in her office on January 29, 2009. |
Le Président avise l'Assemblée qu'au nom de Sa Majesté la Reine, Son Honneur l'administrateur a eu le plaisir de sanctionner le projet de loi suivant dans son cabinet le 29 janvier 2009. |
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Bill 145, An Act to resolve labour disputes between York University and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3903. |
Projet de loi 145, Loi visant à régler les conflits de travail entre l'Université York et la section locale 3903 du Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique. |
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INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS |
PRÉSENTATION DES VISITEURS |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, visitors were introduced. |
Conformément à l'article 36, les visiteurs sont présentés. |
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MEMBERS' STATEMENTS |
DÉCLARATIONS DES DÉPUTÉS |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, Members made statements. |
Conformément à l'article 31, des députés font des déclarations. |
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REPORTS BY COMMITTEES |
RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS |
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Mr. Sterling from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented the Committee's Report on Archives of Ontario and Information Storage and Retrieval Services (Section 3.01, 2007 Annual Report of the Auditor General) and moved the adoption of its recommendations (Sessional Paper No. 358). |
M. Sterling du Comité permanent des comptes publics présente le rapport du comité concernant Archives publiques de l'Ontario et services d'entreposage et de recherche des dossiers (Rapport annuel 2007 du vérificateur général de l'Ontario, section 3.01) et propose l'adoption de ses recommandations (document parlementaire no 358). |
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On motion by Mr. Sterling, |
Sur la motion de M. Sterling, |
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Ordered, That the debate be adjourned. |
Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné. |
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Mr. Sterling from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts presented the Committee's Report on Outbreak Preparedness and Management (Section 3.12, 2007 Annual Report of the Auditor General) and moved the adoption of its recommendations (Sessional Paper No. 359). |
M. Sterling du Comité permanent des comptes publics présente le rapport du comité concernant Préparation et gestion en cas d'éclosion (Rapport annuel 2007 du vérificateur général de l'Ontario, section 3.12) et propose l'adoption de ses recommandations (document parlementaire no 359). |
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On motion by Mr. Sterling, |
Sur la motion de M. Sterling, |
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Ordered, That the debate be adjourned. |
Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné. |
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MOTIONS |
MOTIONS |
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With unanimous consent, the following motion was moved without notice:- On motion by Ms. Smith, Ordered, That notwithstanding Standing Order 98(g), notice for ballot items 68, 70, 71 and 72 be waived. |
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PETITIONS |
PÉTITIONS |
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Petition relating to Pope John Paul II Day (Sessional Paper No. P-22) Mr. Delaney. |
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Petition relating to construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Centre to serve the Mississauga Halton area (Sessional Paper No. P-23) Mr. Delaney. |
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Petition relating to requesting an amendment to the Children's Law Reform Act (Sessional Paper No. P-95) Mr. Brownell. |
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Petition relating to requesting fairness for Ontarians to the Federal Government (Sessional Paper No. P-138) Mr. Mauro. |
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Petition relating to the reduction of tuition fees and to increase funding for post-secondary education (Sessional Paper No. P-154) Mr. Wilson. |
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Petition relating to recognizing Tom Longboat Day on June 4 (Sessional Paper No. P-167) Mr. Colle. |
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Petition relating to Temporary Care Assistance program for grandparents raising their grandchildren (Sessional Paper No. P-168) Mr. O'Toole. |
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Petition relating to the revitalization of Lawrence Heights to include a Newcomer Centre for ESL services (Sessional Paper No. P-182) Mr. Colle. |
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Petition relating to Charlotte Eleanor Englehart (CEE) Hospital emergency room (Sessional Paper No. P-197) Mr. Bailey. |
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Petition relating to Burk's Falls Health Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-198) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). |
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Petition relating to Safety-Net payment program (Sessional Paper No. P-199) Mr. Hardeman. |
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Petitions relating to a Sales Tax Holiday for trucks and cars (Sessional Paper No. P-200) Mr. Barrett and Mr. Ouellette. |
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ORDERS OF THE DAY |
ORDRE DU JOUR |
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A debate arose on the motion for Third Reading of Bill 103, An Act to amend the Child and Family Services Act and to make amendments to other Acts. |
Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant troisième lecture du projet de loi 103, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les services à l'enfance et à la famille et apportant des modifications à d'autres lois. |
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On motion by Ms. Smith, |
Sur la motion de Mme Smith, |
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Ordered, That the debate be adjourned. |
Il ordonné que le débat soit ajourné. |
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Ms. Smith moved, That the House do now adjourn. |
Mme Smith propose que l'Assemblée ajourne les débats maintenant. |
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The question, having been put on the motion, was declared carried. |
Cette motion, mise aux voix, est déclarée adoptée. |
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The House then adjourned at 5:29 p.m. |
À 17 h 29, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux. |
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le président Steve Peters Speaker |
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PETITIONS TABLED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 39(a) |
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Petition relating to increasing the operating budget of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare to permit continued operation of community laboratory services (Sessional Paper No. P-127) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). |
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Petition relating to Temporary Care Assistance program for grandparents raising their grandchildren (Sessional Paper No. P-168) Mr. Rinaldi. |
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SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 40 |
DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L'ARTICLE 40 DU RÈGLEMENT |
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Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(1) re intended appointments dated January 30, 2009 (No. 342) (Tabled January 30, 2009). Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(1) re intended appointments dated February 6, 2009 (No. 350) (Tabled February 6, 2009). Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(1) re intended appointments dated February 13, 2009 (No. 356) (Tabled February 13, 2009). Education Quality and Accountability Office / Office de la qualité et de la responsabilité en éducation, Annual Report 2007-2008 (No.353) (Tabled February 9, 2009). Fiscal Transparency and Accountability Act – Statement by the Minister of Finance pursuant to Section 11 of the Act, with respect to the third quarter review of the fiscal plan. (No.357) (Tabled February 17, 2009). Provincial Judges Pension Board, Nineteenth Report for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 (No. 349) (Tabled February 6, 2009). Ontario Special Education Tribunal / Tribunal de l'enfance en difficulté de l'Ontario, Annual Report 2007-2008 (No. 352) (Tabled February 9, 2009). |
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED (SEE SESSIONAL PAPER NO. 5):- |
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Final Answers to Question Numbers: 135, 136 and 137. |
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RESPONSES TO PETITIONS |
RÉPONSES AUX PÉTITIONS |
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RESPONSES TABLED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2009 |
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Petition relating to construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Centre to serve the Mississauga Halton area (Sessional Paper No. P-23): (Tabled November 4, 6, 18, 19, 24 and 25, 2008) Mr. Delaney. |
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Petition relating to re-opening the drivers' license issuing office in Delhi (Sessional Paper No. P-45): (Tabled October 28, 2008) Mr. Barrett. |
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Petition relating to amending the Ontario Health and Safety Act to protect underground workers (Sessional Paper No. P-110): (Tabled November 26, 2008) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petition relating to implementing an initiative to place zero tolerance gun usage signs on the properties of the Province of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-132): (Tabled September 24, 25, 30 and October 6, 2008) Mr. Delaney. (Tabled September 24 and October 1, 2008) Mr. Leal. |
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Petition relating to the Ministry of Education's cap of 20 students per primary class (Sessional Paper No. P-133): (Tabled September 24, 2008) Mrs. Savoline. |
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Petition relating to ensuring the new Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital is completed under its original time lines (Sessional Paper No. P-134): (Tabled November 20 and December 4, 2008) Mr. Chudleigh. |
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Petition relating to ensuring the timely approval and construction of the expansion to Milton District Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-135): (Tabled November 20 and December 4, 2008) Mr. Chudleigh. |
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Petition relating to ensuring that the Cambridge Court House remains open (Sessional Paper No. P-151): (Tabled October 15, 2008) Mr. Martiniuk. |
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Petition relating to ensuring that emergency dispatch services continue to be provided locally by Muskoka Ambulance Communications Service (Sessional Paper No. P-152): (Tabled October 16, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2008) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). |
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Petition relating to the reduction of tuition fees and to increase funding for post-secondary education (Sessional Paper No. P-154): (Tabled October 20, 21, 23 and November 3, 2008) Mme Gélinas. (Tabled November 3, 2008) Mr. Leal. (Tabled October 22, 2008) Mr. Marchese. (Tabled November 3, 2008) Mr. Wilson. |
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Petition relating to lacking an in-hospital dialysis clinic within the City of Barrie (Sessional Paper No. P-159): (Tabled October 28 and November 5, 2008) Mr. Colle. |
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Petition relating to enhancing long-term care (Sessional Paper No. P-161): (Tabled October 29, 2008) Mr. Arnott. |
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Petition relating to re-opening the Special Investigation Unit's investigation into the death of James Maltar (Sessional Paper No. P-163): (Tabled October 29, 2008) Mr. O'Toole. |
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Petition relating to extending payments to all grandparents and kin who have custody of their kinship children (Sessional Paper No. P-164): (Tabled November 3, 2008) Mme Gélinas. |
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Petition relating to appealing of a murder sentence (Sessional Paper No. P-165): (Tabled November 3, 2008) Mr. Craitor. |
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Petition relating to the powers and duties of Ontario SPCA officers (Sessional Paper No. P-170): (Tabled November 17, 2008) Mr. Dunlop. |
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Petition relating to holding public hearings on Bill 119 (Sessional Paper No. P-172): (Tabled November 19, 2008) Ms. Jones. (Tabled November 19, 20, 24, 25 and 27, 2008) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). (Tabled November 19, 2008) Mr. O'Toole. (Tabled November 19 and 25, 2008) Mr. Wilson. (Tabled November 19, 2008) Mr. Yakabuski. |
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Petition relating to WSIB premiums for independent and sole proprietors or partners. (Sessional Paper No. P-176): (Tabled November 24, 2008) Mr. Rinaldi. (Tabled November 26, 27 and December 4 2008) Ms. Scott. |
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Petition relating to McMaster Emergency Room (Sessional Paper No. P-177): (Tabled November 24, 2008) Ms. Horwath. |
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Petition relating to saving the Innisfil Early Years Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-178): (Tabled November 24, 2008) Mrs. Munro. |
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RESPONSES TABLED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2009 |
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Petition relating to safety improvements to Highway 12 through the village of Greenbank (Sessional Paper No. P-3): (Tabled December 3, 5 and 12, 2007) Mr. O'Toole. |
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Petition relating to construction of an Ambulatory Surgery Centre to serve the Mississauga Halton area (Sessional Paper No. P-23): (Tabled October 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 27 and 29, 2008) Mr. Delaney. (Tabled October 6, 16, 23 and 27, 2008) Mr. Leal. (Tabled October 29, 2008) Mr. Kormos. |
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Petition relating to re-opening the drivers' license issuing office in Delhi (Sessional Paper No. P-45): (Tabled December 13, 2007) Mr. Barrett. |
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Petition relating to adding a second compulsory Physical Education credit for secondary schools (Sessional Paper No. P-52): (Tabled April 23, 2008) Mr. Craitor . |
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Petition relating to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-53): (Tabled April 21, 2008) Mr. Arnott. (Tabled April 2 and 28, 2008) Mr. Dunlop. |
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Petition relating to investing $300 million in Toronto Community Housing (Sessional Paper No. P-56): (Tabled March 20, 2008) Ms. Broten. (Tabled March 20, 2008) Ms. DiNovo. (Tabled March 31, 2008) Mr. Marchese . (Tabled March 19, 2008) Mr. O'Toole. (Tabled March 19, 2008) Mrs. Sandals. (Tabled March 19, 2008) Mr. Sergio. (Tabled April 2, 2008) Mr. Zimmer. |
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Pétition ayant rapport à la route 17/174 et à son élargissement de la cité Clarence-Rockland à la ville d'Ottawa (Document Parlementaire no P-65): (Tabled April 1 and 15, 2008) Mr. Lalonde. |
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Petition relating to unlawful firearms in vehicles (Sessional Paper No. P-75): (Tabled September 22, 2008) Mr. Colle. |
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Petition relating to the Huronia District Hospital (HDH) and the Penetanguishene General Hospital (PGH) (Sessional Paper No. P-115): (Tabled October 27, 2008) Mr. Dunlop. |
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Petition relating to prohibiting the disclosure of mental health records (Sessional Paper No. P-160): (Tabled October 28, 2008) Mr. Prue. |
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