Assemblée législative de l'Ontario

No. 18

No 18

Orders and Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Assemblée législative de l’Ontario

1st Session
40th Parliament

1re session
40e législature

Wednesday
February 29, 2012

Mercredi
29 février 2012

TODAY’S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

G34. Resuming the debate adjourned on February 28, 2012 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 34, An Act to repeal the Public Works Protection Act, amend the Police Services Act with respect to court security and enact the Security for Electricity Generating Facilities and Nuclear Facilities Act, 2012. Hon. Mme Meilleur. PRINTED. (Time used: 45 mins.).

G34. Suite du débat ajourné le 28 février 2012 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 34, Loi abrogeant la Loi sur la protection des ouvrages publics, modifiant la Loi sur les services policiers en ce qui concerne la sécurité des tribunaux et édictant la Loi de 2012 sur la sécurité des centrales électriques et des installations nucléaires. L’hon. Mme Meilleur. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 0 h 45).

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

3:00 P.M.

15 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

Today’s business continues on next page

Suite des travaux du jour à la page suivante

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Opposition Day Number 1

Jour de l'opposition numéro 1

Mr. Hudak – That the Legislative Assembly of Ontario reaffirms its support for the planned reduction of the business tax rate on Ontario’s job creators to 10% by next year, to help get the nearly 600,000 unemployed Ontarians working again. Addressed to the Premier.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on Estimates will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

3:45 p.m.

Room No. 151

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

4:00 p.m.

Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

1:00 p.m.

Room No. 228

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

Today

9:00 a.m.

Room No.1

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

9:00 a.m.

Room No. 151

BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT

PROJETS DE LOI EN ATTENTE DE SANCTION ROYALE

Bill 17, An Act to proclaim the month of May Jewish Heritage Month.

Projet de loi 17, Loi proclamant le mois de mai Mois du patrimoine juif.

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.

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 February 28, 2012 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: 5 hrs. 45 mins.).

G11. Suite du débat ajourné le 28 février 2012 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: 5 h 45).

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.

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. PRINTED.

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. IMPRIMÉ.

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. PRINTED.

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. IMPRIMÉ.

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

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

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. PRINTED.

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. IMPRIMÉ.

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

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

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. PRINTED.

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. IMPRIMÉ.

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

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

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

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. IMPRIMÉ.

G30. Resuming the debate adjourned on February 27, 2012 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 30, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in respect of family caregiver leave. Hon. Mrs. Jeffrey. PRINTED. (Time used: 1 hr. 43 mins.).

G30. Suite du débat ajourné le 27 février 2012 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 30, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d’emploi en ce qui concerne le congé familial pour les aidants naturels. L’hon. Mme Jeffrey. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 1 h 43).

M31. Second Reading of Bill 31, An Act to establish political oversight over legislation and regulations to reduce red tape and unjustified regulatory burdens. Mr. Hillier. PRINTED.

M31. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 31, 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.

M32. Second Reading of Bill 32, An Act to proclaim October 13 in each year as Major-General Sir Isaac Brock Day in Ontario. Mr. Clark. PRINTED.

M32. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 32, Loi visant à proclamer le 13 octobre de chaque année Jour du major-général Sir Isaac Brock en Ontario. M. Clark. IMPRIMÉ.

M33. Second Reading of Bill 33, An Act to amend the Human Rights Code with respect to gender identity and gender expression. Ms. DiNovo, Mrs. Elliott and Mr. Naqvi. PRINTED.

M33. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 33, Loi modifiant le Code des droits de la personne en ce qui concerne l’identité et l’expression sexuelles. Mme DiNovo, Mme Elliott et M. Naqvi. IMPRIMÉ.

G34. Resuming the debate adjourned on February 28, 2012 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 34, An Act to repeal the Public Works Protection Act, amend the Police Services Act with respect to court security and enact the Security for Electricity Generating Facilities and Nuclear Facilities Act, 2012. Hon. Mme Meilleur. PRINTED. (Time used: 45 mins.).

G34. Suite du débat ajourné le 28 février 2012 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 34, Loi abrogeant la Loi sur la protection des ouvrages publics, modifiant la Loi sur les services policiers en ce qui concerne la sécurité des tribunaux et édictant la Loi de 2012 sur la sécurité des centrales électriques et des installations nucléaires. L’hon. Mme Meilleur. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat: 0 h 45).

M35. Second Reading of Bill 35, An Act to proclaim October 13 in each year as Major-General Sir Isaac Brock Day in Ontario. Mr. Clark, Mr. Craitor and Ms. Forster. PRINTED.

M35. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 32, Loi visant à proclamer le 13 octobre de chaque année Jour du major-général Sir Isaac Brock en Ontario. M. Clark, M. Craitor et Mme Forster. IMPRIMÉ.

M36. Second Reading of Bill 36, An Act to raise awareness about radon, provide for the Ontario Radon Registry and reduce radon levels in dwellings and workplaces. Mr. Moridi. PRINTED.

M36. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 36, Loi visant à sensibiliser le public au radon, à prévoir la création du Registre des concentrations de radon en Ontario et à réduire la concentration de ce gaz dans les logements et les lieux de travail. M. Moridi. IMPRIMÉ.

M37. Second Reading of Bill 37, An Act to amend the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Mr. MacLaren. PRINTED.

M37. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 37, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société de protection des animaux de l’Ontario. M. MacLaren. IMPRIMÉ.

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 14 – To be debated March 1, 2012.

Private Members' Notice of Motion Number 9

Avis de motion numéro 9 émanant d'un député

Mr. Vanthof – That, in the opinion of this House, a committee of the Legislative Assembly, with authority to meet at the call of the Chair, should be established as follows;

That the membership of the committee be comprised of every member of the Legislative Assembly whose electoral district lies north of the French River; and

That the committee be empowered to consider and report to the House its observations, opinions and recommendations on all policies and legislation of the province that directly impact Northern Ontario; and

To which any bills whose principal focus and impact affect Northern Ontario may be referred.

Ballot Item Number 15 – To be debated March 1, 2012.

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.

Ballot Item Number 16 – To be debated March 8, 2012.

M35. Second Reading of Bill 35, An Act to proclaim October 13 in each year as Major-General Sir Isaac Brock Day in Ontario. Mr. Clark, Mr. Craitor and Ms. Forster.

M35. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 32, Loi visant à proclamer le 13 octobre de chaque année Jour du major-général Sir Isaac Brock en Ontario. M. Clark, M. Craitor et Mme Forster.

Ballot Item Number 17 – To be debated March 8, 2012.

Private Members' Notice of Motion Number 8

Avis de motion numéro 8 émanant d'une députée

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

Ballot Item Number 18 – To be debated March 8, 2012.

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.

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.

Ballot Item Number 22 – To be debated March 29, 2012.

M37. Second Reading of Bill 37, An Act to amend the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Mr. MacLaren.

M37. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 37, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la Société de protection des animaux de l’Ontario. M. MacLaren.

NOTICES

SPECIAL DEBATES – OPPOSITION DAY

DEBATS SPÉCIAUX – JOUR DE L’OPPOSITION

1. Mr. Hudak – That the Legislative Assembly of Ontario reaffirms its support for the planned reduction of the business tax rate on Ontario’s job creators to 10% by next year, to help get the nearly 600,000 unemployed Ontarians working again. Addressed to the Premier. To be debated today.

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.

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.

8. Ms. Thompson – That, in the opinion of this House, a moratorium should be placed on further industrial wind energy development until third party health and environmental studies have been completed. Filed on February 22, 2012.

9. Mr. Vanthof – That, in the opinion of this House, a committee of the Legislative Assembly, with authority to meet at the call of the Chair, should be established as follows;

That the membership of the committee be comprised of every member of the Legislative Assembly whose electoral district lies north of the French River; and

That the committee be empowered to consider and report to the House its observations, opinions and recommendations on all policies and legislation of the province that directly impact Northern Ontario; and

To which any bills whose principal focus and impact affect Northern Ontario may be referred. Filed on February 27, 2012.

10. Ms. DiNovo – That, in the opinion of this House, March 10 be declared “Tibet Day” in honour of His Holiness - the Dalai Lama and our Tibetan citizens. Filed on February 27, 2012.

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES RENVOYÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES FINANCES ET DES AFFAIRES ÉCONOMIQUES

G2. Bill 2, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to implement a healthy homes renovation tax credit. Hon. Mr. Duncan. (Referred on February 23, 2012).

G2. 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. (Renvoyé le 23 février 2012).

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).

M6. Bill 6, An Act to amend the Imitation Firearms Regulation Act, 2000 with respect to the sale of imitation firearms. Mr. Dickson. (Referred on December 8, 2011).

M6. 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. (Renvoyé le 8 décembre 2011).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES RÈGLEMENTS ET DES PROJETS DE LOI D’INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

Pr3. Bill Pr3, An Act respecting Master’s College and Seminary. Mr. Leal. (Referred on February 28, 2012).

M16. 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. (Referred on February 23, 2012).

M16. 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. (Renvoyé le 23 février 2012).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on Estimates will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

3:45 p.m.

Room No. 151

The Standing Committee on Finance and Economics Affairs will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Thursday, March 1

9:00 a.m.

Room No.151

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

4:00 p.m.

Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on Justice Policy will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Thursday, March 1

9:00 a.m.

Room No.1

The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

1:00 p.m.

Room No. 228

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

Today

9:00 a.m.

Room No.1

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

9:00 a.m.

Room No. 151

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.

266. Mr. Hillier — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing provide a complete list of all possible land use designations in Ontario, with a definition and description of each, as required by municipalities for use in their Official Plans. February 27, 2012.

267. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — As the Technical Standards and Safety Authority is self funded through, among other means, charging per-inspection fees to businesses, including propane retailers, will the Minister of Consumer Services state whether such an arrangement creates a conflict of interest and outline the reasons why. February 29, 2012.

268. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — According to the Auditor General's report, a new information-sharing agreement between the Ministry of Consumer Services and the Electrical Safety Authority should have been in place by Fall 2011; will the Minister of Consumer Services confirm whether such an agreement has been signed and what its contents are. February 29, 2012.

269. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Finance provide a detailed summary of the economic evaluation of the impact of the Green Energy Act, 2009 and its enacting Acts over the next 25 years, and will the Minister then provide Net Present Value assessments - for the government and the consumer - for all green energy initiatives undertaken under the Green Energy Act and its enacting Acts, complete with all assumptions made and benchmarks used. February 29, 2012.

270. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — What actions is the Minister of Consumer Services undertaking to ensure consumers signing a retail electricity supply contract are aware of the full cost of their contract and all present and future charges that may be levied against them and any cancellation charges. February 29, 2012.

271. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Given that the Ministry increased public appointments to certain Delegated Authorities' Boards of Directors following major errors in oversight by the interested authority, will the Minister of Consumer Services explain the reasons behind the department's lack of proactivity in ensuring public input into the Delegated Authorities' decisions. February 29, 2012.

272. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Consumer Services provide reports from all Delegated Authorities and the Ministry itself as to their progress in implementing the recommendations outlined in the Delegated Administrative Authority Review of 2009. February 29, 2012.

273. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Consumer Services consider implementing province-wide mandatory certification for home inspectors, complete with attendant insurance against liability for negligence. February 29, 2012.

274. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Can the Minister of Consumer Services provide information as to how many Ontario customer accounts were referred to collections agencies between 2005 and 2011, and how many of those were referred in error. February 29, 2012.

275. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Finance share the reasoning that led the department to ignore the "Strategy for Transforming Ontario's Beverage Alcohol System" report of 2005, which recommended radical and efficient changes to the liquor sales framework in the province. February 29, 2012.

276. Mr. McDonell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Consumer Services provide statistics on the annual number of complaints received from consumers regarding tow track operators between 2005 and 2011, and state whether the Ministry will consider regulating tow truck operators on 400-series highways in Ontario. February 29, 2012.

277. Mme Gélinas — Enquiry of the Ministry — When will the Minister of Health and Long Term Care publically release the MOH/OMA Working Group report on a Comprehensive Pain Strategy for Ontario, that was given to the Ministry in November 2011. February 29, 2012.

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 February 23, 2012 – replaces previous lists