Assemblée législative de l'Ontario

No. 41

No 41

Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l’Ontario

Monday

September 13, 2010

Lundi

13 septembre 2010

2nd Session,
39th Parliament

2e session
39e législature

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

10:30 A.M.

10 H 30

ORAL QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ORALES

The House recessed at 11:37 a.m.

À 11 h 37, l’Assemblée a suspendu la séance.

1:00 P.M.

13 H

The Speaker addressed the House as follows:-

Le Président s'adresse à l'Assemblée comme suit:-

I beg to inform the House that during the adjournment, the following reports were tabled:-

On June 15, 2010, the 2009-2010 Annual Report from the Ombudsman of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. 140).

On June 17, 2010, the 2009-2010 Annual Report of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner (Sessional Paper No. 141).

On July 27, 2010, A Special Report from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario entitled, Getting it Right: Paying for the Management of Household Hazardous Wastes (Sessional Paper No. 152).

On August 10, 2010, from the Ombudsman of Ontario, a report regarding the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network’s use of community engagement in its decision-making process (Sessional Paper No. 161).

The Speaker informed the House that, in the name of Her Majesty the Queen, His Honour the Administrator had been pleased to assent to the following bills in his office on June 8, 2010:-

Le Président avise l'Assemblée qu'au nom de Sa Majesté la Reine, Son Honneur l'administrateur a eu le plaisir de sanctionner les projets de loi suivants dans son cabinet le 8 juin 2010 :-

Bill 21, An Act to regulate retirement homes.

Projet de loi 21, Loi réglementant les maisons de retraite.

Bill 43, An Act to amend the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000, the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and the Ontario College of Art & Design Act, 2002.

Projet de loi 43, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 favorisant le choix et l’excellence au niveau postsecondaire, la Loi de 2005 sur les collèges privés d’enseignement professionnel et la Loi de 2002 sur l’École d’art et de design de l’Ontario.

Bill 44, An Act to implement the Northern Ontario energy credit.

Projet de loi 44, Loi mettant en oeuvre le crédit pour les coûts d’énergie dans le Nord de l’Ontario.

Bill 46, An Act respecting the care provided by health care organizations.

Projet de loi 46, Loi relative aux soins fournis par les organismes de soins de santé.

Pr29, An Act to revive 962 Bloor Street West Limited.

Pr30, An Act to revive the Durham Region Classic Mustang Club.

Pr31, An Act to revive Deepa Gas Limited.

Pr33, An Act to revive Sandringham Developments Ltd.

Pr34, An Act respecting the Luso Canadian Charitable Society.

Pr35, An Act respecting the Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada Inc.

REPORTS BY COMMITTEES

RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS

Mr. Qaadri from the Standing Committee on Social Policy presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:-

M. Qaadri du Comité permanent de la politique sociale présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:-

Your Committee begs to report the following Bill as amended:-

Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:-

Bill 65, An Act to revise the law in respect of not-for-profit corporations.

Projet de loi 65, Loi modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne les organisations sans but lucratif.

Pursuant to the Order of the House dated June 1, 2010, the Bill is Ordered for Third Reading.

Conformément à l'ordre adopté par l'Assemblée le 1er juin 2010, ce projet de loi est ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Mr. Flynn from the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:-

M. Flynn du Comité permanent des finances et des affaires économiques présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:-

Your Committee begs to report the following Bill as amended:-

Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:-

Bill 68, Act to promote Ontario as open for business by amending or repealing certain Acts.

Projet de loi 68, Loi favorisant un Ontario propice aux affaires en modifiant ou en abrogeant certaines lois.

Pursuant to the Order of the House dated June 2, 2010, the Bill is Ordered for Third Reading.

Conformément à l'ordre adopté par l'Assemblée le 2 juin 2010, ce projet de loi est ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Mr. Flynn from the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions presented the Committee’s Final Report entitled, “Navigating the Journey to Wellness: The Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Ontarians” and moved the adoption of its recommendations (Sessional Paper No. 203). (Tabled August 26, 2010).

M. Flynn du Comité spécial de la santé mentale et des dépendances présente le rapport final du comité, «Sur le chemin du mieux-être : Le plan d’action compréhensif sur la santé mentale et les dépendances à l’intention des Ontariens et Ontariennes», et propose l'adoption de ses recommandations (Document Parlementaire no 203) (Déposé le 26 août 2010).

On motion by Mr. Flynn,

Sur la motion de M. Flynn,

Ordered, That the debate be adjourned.

Il est ordonné que le débat soit ajourné.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(d), the Committee requested a comprehensive response from the government.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

DÉPÔT DES PROJETS DE LOI

The following Bills were introduced and read the first time:-

Les projets de loi suivants sont présentés et lus une première fois :-

Bill 99, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to implement the children’s activity tax credit. Hon. Mr. Duncan.

Projet de loi 99, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts pour mettre en oeuvre le crédit d’impôt pour les activités des enfants. L’hon. M. Duncan.

Bill 100, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka).

Projet de loi 100, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun. M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka).

MOTIONS

MOTIONS

With unanimous consent, the following motion was moved without notice:-

On motion by Ms. Smith,

Sur la motion de Mme Smith,

Ordered, That notwithstanding any Standing Order, Mr. Sorbara be removed from the Order of Precedence for Private Members’ Public Business, and ballot item number 32 be assumed by Ms. Jaczek; and

That Mr. Arthurs and Mr. Rinaldi exchange places in the order of precedence such that Mr. Rinaldi assumes ballot item number 28 and Mr. Arthurs assumes ballot item number 37; and

That Mr. Chudleigh and Mr. Bailey exchange places in the order of precedence such that Mr. Bailey assumes ballot item number 29 and Mr. Chudleigh assumes ballot item number 34; and

That, notwithstanding Standing Order 98(g), the requirement for notice be waived with respect to ballot item numbers 28, 29, 34 and 37.

With unanimous consent, the following motion was moved without notice:-

On motion by Ms. Smith,

Sur la motion de Mme Smith,

Ordered, That notwithstanding Standing Order 6(a), when the House adjourns on Thursday, September 16, 2010, it shall stand adjourned until Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

With unanimous consent, the following motion was moved without notice:-

On motion by Ms. Smith,

Sur la motion de Mme Smith,

Ordered, That notwithstanding Standing Order 6(a)(i), the Spring Sessional period in 2011 shall commence on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Petition relating to the new 13% sales tax (Sessional Paper No. P-4) Mr. Martiniuk.

Petition relating to making PET scans available through the Sudbury Regional Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-14) Mme Gélinas.

Petition relating to a population needs based funding formula for hospitals (Sessional Paper No. P-39) Mr. Martiniuk.

Petition relating to reinstating the 2% base funding increase in the Developmental Services sector (Sessional Paper No. P-89) Mrs. Munro.

Petition relating to provincial oversight of the OSPCA (Sessional Paper No. P-113) Mr. Arnott and Mr. Hardeman.

Petition relating to Bill 191, the Far North Act (Sessional Paper No. P-114) Mr. Hampton.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

A debate arose on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 72, An Act to enact the Water Opportunities Act, 2010 and to amend other Acts in respect of water conservation and other matters.

Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 72, Loi édictant la Loi de 2010 sur le développement des technologies de l’eau et modifiant d’autres lois en ce qui concerne la conservation de l’eau et d’autres questions.

After some time, the House then adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Après quelque temps, à 18 h, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux.

le président

Steve Peters

Speaker

PETITIONS TABLED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 39(a)

Petition relating to speech-language therapy in York Region (Sessional Paper No. P-82) (Tabled September 13, 2010) Mr. Klees.

Petition relating to the creation of an online organ donor registry (Sessional Paper No. P-84) (Tabled September 13, 2010) Mr. Klees.

Petition relating to reinstating the 2% base funding increase in the Developmental Services sector (Sessional Paper No. P-89) (Tabled September 13, 2010) Mr. Hoy.

Petition relating to an exemption from the HST for the Kenron Residents Association (Sessional Paper No. P-112) (Tabled September 13, 2010) Mr. Rinaldi.

Petition relating to provincial oversight of the OSPCA (Sessional Paper No. P-113) (Tabled September 13, 2010) Mr. Klees.

SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 40

DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L'ARTICLE 40 DU RÈGLEMENT

QUESTIONS ANSWERED (SEE STATUS OF BUSINESS, SECTION 4A):-

Final Answers to Question Numbers: 140 and 141.

RESPONSES TO PETITIONS

RÉPONSES AUX PÉTITIONS

Petition relating to the creation of a psychiatric emergency service at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-2):

(Tabled May 4, 5, 19, 2010) Mr. Mauro.

Petition relating to maintaining existing levels of child care services and supporting an Early Learning Program (Sessional Paper No. P-9):

(Tabled April 1, 2010) Mr. Leal.

Petition relating to the Oakville-Clarkson airshed (Sessional Paper No. P-18):

(Tabled May 20, 2010) Mr. Chudleigh.

Petition relating to full day learning (Sessional Paper No. P-22):

(Tabled April 12, 2010) Mr. Brownell.

(Tabled May 11, 2010) Mr. Delaney.

(Tabled May 5, 2010) Mr. Dickson.

(Tabled April 12, 2010) Mr. Kular.

Petition relating to supporting the Guns and Gangs program (Sessional Paper No. P-27):

(Tabled June 3, 2010) Ms. Jaczek.

Petition relating to a population needs based funding formula for hospitals (Sessional Paper No. P-39):

(Tabled May 18, 2010) Mr. Martiniuk.

Petition relating to stopping cuts to pharmacies (Sessional Paper No. P-49):

(Tabled May 13, 19; June 3, 2010) Mr. Arnott.

(Tabled May 19, 2010) Mr. Clark.

(Tabled May 12, 2010) Mr. Martiniuk.

(Tabled May 31, 2010) Mr. Ouellette.

(Tabled May 13, 2010) Mr. Wilson.

Pétition ayant rapport aux changements climatiques (document parlementaire no P-51):

(Déposée le 5 mai 2010) M. McNeely.

Petition relating to cuts to frontline healthcare at pharmacies (Sessional Paper No. P-52):

(Tabled May 17, 2010) Mr. Bailey.

(Tabled May 18, 2010) Mr. Clark.

(Tabled April 28, 2010) Mr. Craitor.

(Tabled May 17, 2010) Mr. Dickson.

(Tabled May 6, 10, 13, 2010) Mr. Hardeman.

(Tabled May 3, 2010) Mr. Johnson.

(Tabled May 6, 2010) Ms. Jones.

(Tabled May 17, 2010) Mr. Klees.

(Tabled May 18, 2010) Mr. McMeekin.

(Tabled May 3, 4, 12, 19; June 2, 3, 2010) Mrs. Munro.

(Tabled April 29; May 4, 5, 17, 2010) Mr. O'Toole.

(Tabled April 19, 2010) Mrs. Van Bommel.

Petition relating to the Mallorytown 401 Service Centres (Sessional Paper No. P-54):

(Tabled April 20, 26; May 3, 6, 19, 2010) Mr. Clark.

Petition relating to the government stopping the cuts to pharmacies (Sessional Paper No. P-55):

(Tabled June 2, 2010) Mr. Ouellette.

(Tabled April 21; May 12, 19, 2010) Mr. Yakabuski.

Petition relating to working with Ontario pharmacists to find a solution to reduce the cost of drugs (Sessional Paper No. P-56):

(Tabled April 21; May 17, 2010) Mr. Klees.

Petition relating to identity theft (Sessional Paper No. P-58):

(Tabled April 22, 29; June 1, 2010) Mr. Ruprecht.

Petition relating to passing the government's legislation to lower the cost of prescription medications (Sessional Paper No. P-61):

(Tabled May 4, 2010) Mr. Brown.

(Tabled May 18, 2010) Mr. Chiarelli.

(Tabled May 18, 2010) Mr. Delaney.

(Tabled April 29; May 12, 19; June 3, 2010) Mr. Dickson.

(Tabled May 4, 13, 2010) Mr. Hoy.

(Tabled May 4, 2010) Mr. Naqvi.

(Tabled April 28; May 4, 2010) Mr. Rinaldi.

(Tabled April 26, 2010) Mrs. Sandals.

Petition relating to supporting the drug reforms that will lower prescription drug costs and to fairly compensate pharmacists (Sessional Paper No. P-62):

(Tabled April 26, 2010) Ms. Jaczek.

(Tabled April 27, 2010) Mr. Rinaldi.

(Tabled May 10, 2010) Mrs. Sandals.

Petition relating to the government stopping the cuts to rural pharmacies (Sessional Paper No. P-68):

(Tabled May 11, 2010) Mr. Clark.

(Tabled May 11, 2010) Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka).

(Tabled April 27; May 4, 2010) Mr. Murdoch.

Petition relating to continuing to increase the money invested in Ontario's public drug system (Sessional Paper No. P-69):

(Tabled April 28; May 6, 2010) Mr. Dickson.

(Tabled April 27, 2010) Mr. Leal.

(Tabled April 28, 2010) Mr. Naqvi.

Petition relating to banning the use of replacement workers during a strike (Sessional Paper No. P-72):

(Tabled April 29; May 3, 6, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20; June 1, 2010) Mme Gélinas.

Petition relating to banning the use of replacement workers and to reaching a settlement for Vale Inco's mines (Sessional Paper No. P-73):

(Tabled April 29; May 6, 18, 2010) Mme Gélinas.

Petition relating to putting a moratorium on any Renewable Energy Approvals for the construction of industrial wind farms (Sessional Paper No. P-75):

(Tabled May 3, 4, 6, 10, 17, 18, 19, 31; June 2, 3, 2010) Mr. Arnott.

Petition relating to putting an end to professional allowances for generic drugs (Sessional Paper No. P-79):

(Tabled May 19; June 2, 2010) Mr. Dickson.

(Tabled May 18; June 3, 2010) Ms. Jaczek.

(Tabled May 3, 2010) Mr. Leal.

Petition relating to the proposed changes to the Ontario Drug Benefit Program (Sessional Paper No. P-83):

(Tabled May 10, 11, 2010) Mr. Hillier.

Petition relating to the Village of Embrun license bureau (Sessional Paper No. P-87):

(Tabled May 11, 2010) Mr. Lalonde.

Petition relating to lower drug prices and better access to more new drugs (Sessional Paper No. P-91):

(Tabled May 19; June 1, 2, 2010) Mr. Delaney.

Petition relating to Xstrata Copper Canada and the Kidd Mine Site (Sessional Paper No. P-93):

(Tabled May 20, 2010) Mr. Bisson.

Petition relating to declaring Remembrance Day, November 11, a Provincial holiday to honour our veterans (Sessional Paper No. P-100):

(Tabled June 1, 2010) Mr. Bailey.

Petition relating to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and injured workers (Sessional Paper No. P-101):

(Tabled June 1, 3, 2010) Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek).

Petition relating to the AgriStability program and the Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (Sessional Paper No. P-103):

(Tabled June 1, 2010) Mrs. Jeffrey.

(Tabled June 3, 2010) Mr. Leal.

Petition relating to caregivers and foreign workers (Sessional Paper No. P-108):

(Tabled June 2, 2010) Mr. Ruprecht.

Petition relating to OSPCA accountability, transparency and independent oversight (Sessional Paper No. P-111):

(Tabled June 3, 2010) Mr. Klees.