No. 12

No 12

Orders and Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Assemblée législative de l’Ontario

1st Session
40th Parliament

1re session
40e législature

Thursday
December 8, 2011

Jeudi
8 décembre 2011

TODAY’S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

G2. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 7, 2011 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 2, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to implement a healthy homes renovation tax credit. Hon. Mr. Duncan. PRINTED. (Time used: 10 hrs. 04 mins.).

G2. Suite du débat ajourné le 7 décembre 2011 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts en vue de mettre en œuvre le crédit d’impôt pour l’aménagement du logement axé sur le bien-être. L’ hon. M. Duncan. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 10 h 04).

Recess

Pause

10:30 A.M.

10 H 30

Introduction of Visitors

Présentation des visiteurs

Oral Questions

Questions orales

Deferred Votes

Votes différés

Recess

Pause

1:00 P.M.

13 H

Introduction of Visitors

Présentation des visiteurs

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

Petitions

Pétitions

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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES D'INTÉRÊT PUBLIC ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

Ballot Item Number 7

Billet de député numéro 7

Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 3

Avis de motion numéro 3 émanant d’une députée

Ms. MacCharles – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure should explore the feasibility of supporting the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project in Pickering.

Ballot Item Number 8

Billet de député numéro 8

Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 4

Avis de motion numéro 4 émanant d’une députée

Ms. Horwath – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should immediately move to implement:

1) a moratorium on the current legislated Corporate Tax reductions so that the Corporate Tax rate reductions that are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013, would not take place; and

2) three separate, refundable corporate tax credits for: i. on-the-job training; ii. new hires; and iii. investment in plant and machinery.

Ballot Item Number 9

Billet de député numéro 9

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Imitation Firearms Regulation Act, 2000 with respect to the sale of imitation firearms. Mr. Dickson.

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur la réglementation des fausses armes à feu relativement à la vente de fausses armes à feu. M. Dickson.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

To Be Announced.

Annoncé Ultérieurement.

ORDERS

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.

G2. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 7, 2011 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 2, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to implement a healthy homes renovation tax credit. Hon. Mr. Duncan. PRINTED. (Time used: 10 hrs. 04 mins.).

G2. Suite du débat ajourné le 7 décembre 2011 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts en vue de mettre en œuvre le crédit d’impôt pour l’aménagement du logement axé sur le bien-être. L’ hon. M. Duncan. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 10 h 04).

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Imitation Firearms Regulation Act, 2000 with respect to the sale of imitation firearms. Mr. Dickson. PRINTED.

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur la réglementation des fausses armes à feu relativement à la vente de fausses armes à feu. M. Dickson. IMPRIMÉ.

M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). PRINTED.

M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun. M. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka). IMPRIMÉ.

G11. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 6, 2011 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act respecting the continuation and establishment of development funds in order to promote regional economic development in eastern and southwestern Ontario. Hon. Mr. Duguid. PRINTED. (Time used: 50 mins.).

G11. Suite du débat ajourné le 6 décembre 2011 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi concernant la prorogation et la création de fonds de développement pour promouvoir le développement économique régional dans l’Est el le Sud-Ouest de l’Ontario. L’ hon. M. Duguid. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 50 min).

M12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act respecting criminal record checks for volunteers. Ms. Jones. PRINTED.

M12. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 12, Loi concernant les vérifications du casier judiciaire des bénévoles. Mme Jones. IMPRIMÉ.

G13. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 7, 2011 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to amend the Education Act with respect to bullying and other matters. Hon. Ms. Broten. PRINTED. (Time used: 1 hr. 10 mins.).

G13. Suite du débat ajourné le 7 décembre 2011 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’éducation en ce qui a trait à l’intimidation et à d’autres questions. L’hon. Mme Broten. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 1 h 10).

M14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to designate Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Schools and to provide for bullying prevention curricula, policies and administrative accountability in schools. Mrs. Witmer. PRINTED.

M14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi désignant la Semaine de la sensibilisation à l’intimidation et de la prévention dans les écoles et prévoyant des programmes-cadres, des politiques et une responsabilité administrative à l’égard de la prévention de l’intimidation dans les écoles. Mme Witmer. IMPRIMÉ.

M15. Second Reading of Bill 15, An Act respecting the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. Mr. Kwinter. PRINTED.

M15. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 15, Loi concernant l’Association des ingénieurs de l’Ontario. M. Kwinter. IMPRIMÉ.

M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend the Animals for Research Act and the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with respect to pit bulls. Mr. Hillier, Mr. Craitor and Ms. DiNovo. PRINTED.

M16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les animaux destinés à la recherche et la Loi sur la responsabilité des propriétaires de chiens en ce qui a trait aux pit-bulls. M. Hillier, M. Craitor et Mme DiNovo. IMPRIMÉ.

M17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to proclaim the month of May Jewish Heritage Month. Mr. Colle, Ms. DiNovo and Mr. Shurman. PRINTED.

M17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois du patrimoine juif. M. Colle, Mme DiNovo et M. Shurman. IMPRIMÉ.

M18. Second Reading of Bill 18, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act to promote respect for voters. Ms. Jones. PRINTED.

M18. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 18, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’Assemblée législative pour promouvoir le respect des électeurs. Mme Jones. IMPRIMÉ.

G19. Second Reading of Bill 19, An Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 in respect of the rent increase guideline. Hon. Ms. Wynne. PRINTED.

G19. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 19, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2006 sur la location à usage d’habitation en ce qui concerne le taux légal d’augmentation des loyers. L’hon. Mme Wynne. IMPRIMÉ.

M20. Second Reading of Bill 20, An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 to require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Mr. Hardeman. PRINTED.

M20. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 20, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1992 sur le code du bâtiment pour exiger l’installation de détecteurs de monoxyde de carbone dans certains immeubles d’habitation. M. Hardeman. IMPRIMÉ.

M21. Second Reading of Bill 21, An Act to amend the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 with respect to powers of attorney. Mr. O’Toole.

M21. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 21, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1992 sur la prise de décisions au nom d’autrui en ce qui a trait aux procurations. M. O’Toole.

M22. Second Reading of Bill 22, An Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 with respect to domestic violence. Mr. Naqvi. PRINTED.

M22. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 22, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2006 sur la location à usage d’habitation à l’égard de la violence familiale. M. Naqvi. IMPRIMÉ.

M23. Second Reading of Bill 23, An Act to prevent picketing of supported group living residences. Ms. Jones.

M23. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 23, Loi visant à empêcher le piquetage devant les résidences de groupe avec services de soutien. Mme Jones.

M24. Second Reading of Bill 24, An Act to provide protection for minors participating in amateur sports. Mr. Ouellette.

M24. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 24, Loi visant à protéger les mineurs qui participent à des sports amateurs. M. Ouellette.

M25. Second Reading of Bill 25, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to provide for a tax credit for expenses incurred in using public transit. Mr. O’Toole.

M25. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 25, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts afin de prévoir un crédit d’impôt pour les dépenses engagées au titre des transports en commun. M. O’Toole.

M26. Second Reading of Bill 26, An Act to create the Twenty-First Century Skills Award for school pupils. Mr. O’Toole.

M26. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 26, Loi créant le Prix Compétences pour le 21e siècle pour les élèves. M. O’Toole.

M27. Second Reading of Bill 27, An Act to amend the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to matching rebates of gasoline tax that the Minister provides to municipalities. Mr. Yakabuski.

M27. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 27, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun à l’égard des remboursements de la taxe sur l’essence similaires consentis aux municipalités par le ministre. M. Yakabuski.

M28. Second Reading of Bill 28, An Act respecting the Human Resources Professionals Association. Mr. Zimmer, Mrs. Elliott and Mr. Prue.

M28. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 28, Loi concernant l’Association des professionnels en ressources humaines. M. Zimmer, Mme Elliott et M. Prue.

M29. Second Reading of Bill 29, An Act to amend the Education Act in respect of extended day programs. Mr. Leone.

M29. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 29, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’éducation en ce qui concerne les programmes de jour prolongé. M. Leone.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

1. The amendment by Mr. Hudak to the motion by Mr. Coteau (seconded by Mrs. Sandals) respecting the motion for an Address in Reply to the Speech of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor at the Opening of the Session. was lost on division December 7, 2011. The main motion for an Address in Reply to the Speech of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor at the Opening of the Session was carried on division December 7, 2011.

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

(Precedence in accordance with Standing Order 98(b)).

(Ordre de priorité conforme à l’article 98 b) du Règlement.)

Ballot Item Number 7 – To be debated today.

Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 3

Avis de motion numéro 3 émanant d’une députée

Ms. MacCharles – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure should explore the feasibility of supporting the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project in Pickering.

Ballot Item Number 8 – To be debated today.

Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 4

Avis de motion numéro 4 émanant d’une députée

Ms. Horwath – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should immediately move to implement:

1) a moratorium on the current legislated Corporate Tax reductions so that the Corporate Tax rate reductions that are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013, would not take place; and

2) three separate, refundable corporate tax credits for: i. on-the-job training; ii. new hires; and iii. investment in plant and machinery.

Ballot Item Number 9 – To be debated today.

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Imitation Firearms Regulation Act, 2000 with respect to the sale of imitation firearms. Mr. Dickson.

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur la réglementation des fausses armes à feu relativement à la vente de fausses armes à feu. M. Dickson.

Ballot Item Number 11 – To be debated February 23, 2012.

M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend the Animals for Research Act and the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with respect to pit bulls. Mr. Hillier, Mr. Craitor and Ms. DiNovo.

M16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les animaux destinés à la recherche et la Loi sur la responsabilité des propriétaires de chiens en ce qui a trait aux pit-bulls. M. Hillier, M. Craitor et Mme DiNovo.

Ballot Item Number 12– To be debated February 23, 2012.

M17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to proclaim the month of May Jewish Heritage Month. Mr. Colle, Ms. DiNovo and Mr. Shurman.

M17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois du patrimoine juif. M. Colle, Mme DiNovo et M. Shurman.

NOTICES

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT

13. Withdrawn December 7, 2011.

14. Withdrawn December 7, 2011.

15. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

16. Mr. Milloy – That pursuant to Standing Order 6(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Filed on November 24, 2011.

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ NOTICES
OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT
DES DÉPUTÉS

2. Mr. Walker – That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services must suspend implementation of the decision to close the Owen Sound, Walkerton and Sarnia jails pending a full public review of the decision, and begin consultations with local stakeholder groups that would be adversely impacted by the closures. Filed on November 23, 2011.

3. Ms. MacCharles – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure should explore the feasibility of supporting the Frenchman’s Bay Harbour Entrance Project in Pickering. Filed on November 23, 2011.

4. Ms. Horwath – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government should immediately move to implement:

1) a moratorium on the current legislated Corporate Tax reductions so that the Corporate Tax rate reductions that are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013, would not take place; and

2) three separate, refundable corporate tax credits for: i. on-the-job training; ii. new hires; and iii. investment in plant and machinery. Filed on November 23, 2011.

5. Ms. Thompson – That, in the opinion of this House, community stakeholder consultations should be mandatory before a provincial institution, for example a jail or a school, be ordered for closure by the government. Filed on November 30, 2011.

6. Ms. Thompson – That, in the opinion of this House, a moratorium should be placed on all industrial wind energy development until third party health and environmental studies have been completed. Filed on December 7, 2011.

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES RENVOYÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

M5. Bill 5, An Act to provide transparency and protection for consumers of wireless telephone services, smart phone services and data services in Ontario. Mr. Orazietti. (Referred on December 1, 2011).

M5. Projet de loi 5, Loi prévoyant la transparence des services de téléphone mobile, de téléphone intelligent et de transmission de données et la protection des consommateurs de ces services en Ontario. M. Orazietti. (Renvoyé le 1er décembre 2011).

M8. Bill 8, An Act respecting Ontario One Call Ltd. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). (Referred on December 1, 2011).

M8. Projet de loi 8, Loi sur Ontario One Call Ltd. M. Bailey et M. Miller (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek). (Renvoyé le 1er décembre 2011).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON

JUSTICE POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT

DE LA JUSTICE

M4. Bill 4, An Act to amend the Retail Sales Tax Act to provide for a rebate of the Ontario portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax in respect of certain home heating costs. Mr. Mantha. (Referred on November 24, 2011).

M4. Projet de loi 4, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la taxe de vente au détail pour prévoir un remboursement de la composante ontarienne de la taxe de vente harmonisée à l’égard de certains frais de chauffage domestique. M. Mantha. (Renvoyé le 24 novembre 2011).

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.

13. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance explain the cause of delay for introduction of regulations for the Pension Benefits Amendment Act that would allow for the transfer of pension assets. December 1, 2011.

14. Mr. Wilson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance provide a list of groups and individuals who the Ministry has consulted on the subject of regulations that would allow for the transfer of pension assets under the Pension Benefits Amendment Act. December 1, 2011.

15. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Natural Resources provide a detailed timeline for completing a review (promised during the election) of the Aggregate Resources Act, including an indication of the specific areas of the Act to be examined, as well as the expected impact of this review on existing quarry applications currently in front of local Councils and/or the Ontario Municipal Board. December 6, 2011.

16. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services provide all cost-benefit analysis documents pertaining to the closure of the Walkerton Jail. December 6, 2011.

17. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services provide the projected transportation costs pertaining to the closure of the Walkerton Jail. December 6, 2011.

18. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services please list the community stakeholders that were consulted prior to the closure of the Walkerton Jail. December 6, 2011.

19. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy please disclose the number of approved FIT and microFIT contracts that are waiting to be connected to the grid. December 6, 2011.

20. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy please disclose the number of FIT and microFIT contracts that have been signed that cannot be connected to the grid. December 6, 2011.

21. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Infrastructure please detail the plans for the site of the closed Walkerton Jail. December 6, 2011.

22. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education please release the economic impact study for communities losing their only school. December 6, 2011.

23. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care release the timelines for which Wingham, Kincardine and Southampton Hospitals will receive their promised dollars. December 6, 2011.

24. Mr. Yakabuski — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the total amounts spent in fiscal year 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 on advertising for the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit (OCEB) introduced in the 2010 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review and include a breakdown of how the funds were used. December 7, 2011.

25. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide any and all cost-related documents related to construction of the Mississauga power plant on Loreland Ave. from September 23rd to November 30th, 2011. December 7, 2011.

26. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide any and all cost-related documents related to the Oakville power plant project which has since been cancelled. December 7, 2011.

27. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide any and all documents related to alternative sites discussed for relocation of the Mississauga power plant that was to be located on Loreland Ave. December 7, 2011.

28. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy please disclose any and all documents related to the Ministry’s energy conservation plans and targets. December 7, 2011.

29. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide any and all documents listing the cost and quantity of electricity Ontario has exported to neighbouring provinces and U.S. states in 2011. December 7, 2011.

30. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide any and all documents discussing job creation directly related to the Green Energy Act or FIT programs. December 7, 2011.

31. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide any and all ministry documents related to creation of the “strategic alliance” between the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission and Metrolinx as announced, September 2011. December 7, 2011.

32. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide any and all cost-benefit analysis documents pertaining to the Ontario Northland and Canadian Allied Diesel bids for the 127-car GO Transit rail car refurbishment contract awarded in June 2011. December 7, 2011.

33. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide a complete list of successful NOHFC applicants between 2007 and 2011, including detailed information on the nature of the project, total provincial funding and direct jobs created as a result of the projects. December 7, 2011.

34. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide an explanation for why the Forestry Division was transferred to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines in 2009. December 7, 2011.

35. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide a break down of all costs related to the transfer of business and economic aspects of forestry, including industrial strategy, forest sector competitiveness programs, Softwood Lumber and wood allocation, pricing and licensing (i.e. The Forestry Division) from the Ministry of Natural Resources to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines and back to the Ministry of Natural Resources. December 7, 2011.

36. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines explain why Forestry services/operations were transferred back to the Ministry of Natural Resources after the October 6th provincial election. December 7, 2011.

37. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide complete statistical information about job losses in Northern Ontario by community and job sector. December 7, 2011.

38. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines explain what due diligence the Ministry undertook in connection to Global Sticks’ business plan. December 7, 2011.

39. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide information on any studies/report that have been done in relation to the construction of a year-round road to Webequie First Nation, to support development of the Ring of Fire. December 7, 2011.

40. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide copies of any documents that describe the potential economic value of the Ring of Fire. December 7, 2011.

41. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide tourism business activity statistics for the years: 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010 and 2011 for Northern Ontario. December 7, 2011.

42. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines provide an update and status report on the “Northern Growth Plan”. December 7, 2011.

43. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide an accounting of what the GTA West Corridor Study has cost since it was launched in 2007. December 7, 2011.

44. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide a list of any and all consultants the Ministry has contracted or engaged to provide support for the GTA west Corridor Study, as well as the financial cost of these arrangements. December 7, 2011.

45. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide an explanation of the process that was followed to select any consultants associated with the GTA West Corridor Study. December 7, 2011.

46. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide a list of any meetings the Minister of Transportation has had relating to the GTA West Corridor Study since 2007, who attended the meetings, and the dates on which they occurred. December 7, 2011.

47. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide an explanation as to why it has taken five and a half months to respond to a request from an MPP for an updated briefing on the GTA West Corridor Study submitted on June 23, 2011. December 7, 2011.

48. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy please outline what is included in the calculation used by the Ministry to determine the current outstanding amount of residual stranded debt; what is the current amount of outstanding residual stranded debt; and when will the debt retirement charge end. December 8, 2011.

49. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Industry estimates put the value of insurance fraud in Ontario at between 10-15% or approximately $1.3 billion. Would the Minister of Finance please indicate what measures the government intends to put in place to combat fraud and what is the timeline for their implementation. December 8, 2011.

50. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a detailed report of the costs associated with each of the currently existing 17 physician alternative funding arrangements. December 8, 2011.

51. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please explain what safeguards and procedures are in place to prevent physicians from de-enrolling patients who require a higher level of medical care under the capitation alternative funding arrangements. December 8, 2011.

52. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide an updated list to the public indicating locations and stage in the approval process for all proposed large-scale FIT projects for generating electricity from wind and solar power. December 8, 2011.

53. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy indicate what plans he has for proceeding with the building of new units at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, in light of the findings of the Auditor General regarding the high costs of producing electricity under the government's Green Energy Act. December 8, 2011.

54. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy indicate the cost of connecting new FIT electricity projects to the provincial power grid and how much these added expenses will increase the electricity bills of Ontario consumers. December 8, 2011.

55. Mr. O'Toole — Enquiry of the Ministry — In view of the fact that the 2011 report of the Auditor General revealed high prices to Ontario taxpayers from so many of the government programs investigated, would the Minister of Finance initiate an emergency review of other key provincial programs not covered in the 2011 report with the goal of taking immediate action to ensure accountability to Ontario taxpayers. December 8, 2011.

56. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services please explain the justification behind the planned large rate increase in fees from the current $8.00 charge for a land registry PIN sheet to $28.00 expected on November 2, 2015. December 8, 2011.

57. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services please provide a list of the Service Ontario outlets that currently operate past 5:00 p.m., and on Saturdays. December 8, 2011.

58. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services please provide a list of what Service Ontario services currently are not available online, and why they are not available online. December 8, 2011.

59. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services please provide a list of all collective agreements the Ministry has with the Ontario Public Sector; and when each of these collective agreements will expire. December 8, 2011.

60. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services please detail which Ministries will be required to meet the 5% cut in their workforce by March 2012; and which Ministries will be required to cut an additional 2% by March 2015, as outlined in the Throne Speech. December 8, 2011.

61. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education please provide a list of the private day care operators who have closed or decreased their available child care spaces, by year, since 2009 December 8, 2011.

62. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services please provide a list detailing which Service Ontario outlets are profitable or not profitable, and by what margins. December 8, 2011.

63. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Natural Resources please provide the date when the crusher plant was approved at the Brock Aggregates Tottenham Pit; and would the Minister also provide a list of any and all complaints against the Tottenham Pit since the Certificate of Approval was issued. December 8, 2011.

64. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing please provide a date for when the revised provincial policy statement will be released and explain the reason for the delay. December 8, 2011.

65. Ms. Jones — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a timeline for the approval of Headwaters Health Care Centre's capital project; which will allow the hospital to operate more efficiently by increasing access to day surgery and ambulatory care procedures. December 8, 2011.

66. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain why the cost of a PSA test is not covered for all Ontarians outside of the hospital. December 8, 2011.

67. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Natural Resources guarantee to operate the stewardship program in its current form and structure. December 8, 2011.

68. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain why the cost of a PCA3 test is not covered in Ontario. December 8, 2011.

69. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain why the Ontario Drug Benefit covers the cost of insulin yet does not cover the cost of needles and insulin pen tips for those younger than 65. December 8, 2011.

70. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance explain how he is going to fix the mediation backlog at FSCO. Resolutions are taking 10 to 12 months rather than the legislated 60. December 8, 2011.

71. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance explain when and how the government is going to address the unfunded liability in the Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Fund. December 8, 2011.

72. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services provide a breakdown on the amounts of overtime paid to the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre employees caused by the poor conditions of overcrowding and under staffing. December 8, 2011.

73. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services give the details of how they intend to implement the recommendations from two inquests in regards to the conditions at the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre. December 8, 2011.

74. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Natural Resources provide a breakdown of where and how all the fees collected for hunting and angling are spent. December 8, 2011.

75. Mr. Yurek — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Labour release the economic impact study for the construction sector on additional Workplace Safety and Insurance Board premiums with the implementation of Bill 119. December 8, 2011.

76. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide the rationale used to determine whether moving long-term care bed licences from one location to another is appropriate. December 8, 2011.

77. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide the rationale for previous decisions that determined long-term care beds should not be moved from the town of Tavistock. December 8, 2011.

78. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide a list of the smallest geographic catchment areas used for decision making on long-term beds and the number of long-term care beds per capita for each of those catchment areas. December 8, 2011.

79. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs please provide the number of registrants for the risk management program including a break down by commodity and the number of eligible producers in each commodity group that did not register. December 8, 2011.

80. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs please provide a full listing of grants under the Rural Economic Development program since 2004, including the status of each project, the conditions or achievements that had to be met in order to receive the grant, whether the money has been paid to the recipient and if so what amount of money was paid by the government to the recipient. December 8, 2011.

81. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the number of MicroFit participants in Oxford who have received a conditional acceptance from the OPA but are unable to connect to the grid due to insufficient capacity. December 8, 2011.

82. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the number of farmers (broken down by county) who have received a conditional acceptance through the MicroFit from the OPA but are unable to connect to the grid due to insufficient capacity. December 8, 2011.

83. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the amount of extra costs that families in Guelph have paid due to the Green Energy Program, including Fit and MicroFit. December 8, 2011.

84. Mr. Hardeman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the amount of extra costs that families in Oxford have paid due to the Green Energy Program, including Fit and MicroFit. December 8, 2011.

85. Mr. Ouellette — Enquiry of the Ministry — On December 1, 2011 during Question Period, the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, stated that "We're now aware that there are some remedies that we can work on in terms of helping people to move into some of the structures that are in better shape". Can the Minister in detail outline what those remedies are. December 8, 2011.

86. Mr. Ouellette — Enquiry of the Ministry — There are many other Aboriginal communities in Ontario that are in need of government assistance. How, specifically does the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs plan to aid these communities. December 8, 2011.

87. Mr. Ouellette — Enquiry of the Ministry — As winter approaches, how does the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs plan to ensure the health and safety of the many impoverished Aboriginal communities in the province of Ontario. December 8, 2011.

88. Mr. Ouellette — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs explain how the government plans to ensure that Aboriginal children receive the same education as the rest of the children in Ontario. December 8, 2011.

89. Mr. Ouellette — Enquiry of the Ministry — What does the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs plan to do to assist communities like Pikangikum, who has a skyrocketing highest suicide and whose only school has not been replaced since it was burned to the ground in June 2007. December 8, 2011.

90. Mr. Ouellette — Enquiry of the Ministry — Minister of Transportation, not withstanding the proposed completion of Highway 407 to Highway 35/115, what is your Ministry doing to ease gridlock into Durham Region. December 8, 2011.

91. Mr. Ouellette — Enquiry of the Ministry — Minister of Labour, what does the Ministry plan to do to assist the out-of-work employees of IQT Oshawa beyond the orders issued to pay against IQT for 240 claims. December 8, 2011.

92. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing outline what consultations were held prior to the introduction of Bill 19, The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (Rent Increase Guideline), 2011. December 8, 2011.

93. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing provide an update as to when the Ministry will review the penalties for late filing of election expenses under the Municipal Elections Act, as promised in a meeting with former Minister Bartolucci on May 18, 2011. December 8, 2011.

94. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Government Services please provide the number of complaints received regarding the operation of the Service Ontario branch in Brockville and outline the steps the Ministry plans to take to improve service delivery at this location. December 8, 2011.

95. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide the number of instances in hospitals when male and female in-patients have been forced to share a semi-private room due to bed shortages. December 8, 2011.

96. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing please provide a detailed explanation of the allocation formula used to distribute all affordable housing funds to service managers. December 8, 2011.

97. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing please provide a detailed explanation of the process to reallocate funds for its affordable housing programs when the original service manager is unable to use them. December 8, 2011.

98. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing please provide details of what steps have been taken to eliminate delays, cut red tape and streamline the approvals process through its one-window land use planning system. December 8, 2011.

99. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing provide the number of investigations initiated over the past three years by the Investigation and Enforcement Unit pertaining to offence provisions contained in the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. December 8, 2011.

100. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing provide a specific timeline, services affected and cost estimates for future uploading under the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review. December 8, 2011.

101. Mr. Clark — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing provide a detailed breakdown of the costs to operate the seven Agencies, Boards and Commissions that fall under its mandate. December 8, 2011.

Order of Precedence for Private Members' Public Business to be called during the First Session of the Fortieth Parliament according to the draw on October 28, 2011, pursuant to Standing Order 98(b).

Ordre de priorité des affaires d’intérêt public émanant des députés à être étudiées pendant la première session de la quarantième législature d’après le tirage au sort tenu le 28 octobre 2011, conformément à l’alinéa 98 b) du Règlement.

Effective December 6, 2011 – replaces previous lists