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No. 36	No 36

Orders and Notices Paper	Feuilleton et Avis
Legislative Assembly of Ontario	Assemblée législative de l’Ontario
1st Session 40th Parliament	1re session 40e législature
Monday April 16, 2012	Lundi 16 avril 2012

TODAY’S BUSINESS	TRAVAUX DU JOUR
10:30 A.M.	10 H 30
PRAYERS	PRIÈRES


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

ORDERS OF THE DAY	ORDRE DU JOUR

TO BE ANNOUNCED.

ANNONCÉ ULTÉRIEUREMENT.



COMMITTEE MEETINGS		SÉANCES DES COMITÉS
The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for clause-by-clause consideration 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, as follows:
Today	2:00 p.m.		Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on Social Policy will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 20, An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 to require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings, as follows:
Today	2:00 p.m.		Room No. 1


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.
Bill 35, An Act to proclaim October 13 in each year as Major-General Sir Isaac Brock Day in Ontario.		Projet de loi 35, Loi visant à proclamer le 13 octobre de chaque année Jour du major-général Sir Isaac Brock en Ontario.
Bill 46, An Act to authorize the expenditure of certain amounts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.		Projet de loi 46, Loi autorisant l’utilisation de certaines sommes pour l’exercice se terminant le 31 mars 2012.

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.
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 April 4, 2012 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: 8 hrs. 48 mins.		G13. Suite du débat ajourné le 4 avril 2012 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: 8 h 48.
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. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 5, 2012 on the motion for 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. Time used: 7 hrs. 15 mins.		G19. Suite du débat ajourné le 5 avril 2012 sur la motion portant 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. Durée du débat: 7 h 15.
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.
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 April 4, 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: 10 hrs. 48 mins.		G30. Suite du débat ajourné le 4 avril 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: 10 h 48.
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.
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.
M38. Second Reading of Bill 38, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to safety precautions to take when approaching roadside assistance vehicles. Mr. Dunlop. PRINTED.		M38. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui concerne les mesures de sécurité à prendre à l’approche de véhicules d’assistance routière. M. Dunlop. IMPRIMÉ.
G39. Second Reading of Bill 39, An Act to amend the Education Act with respect to concussions. Hon. Ms. Broten. PRINTED.		G39. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 39, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’éducation en ce qui a trait aux commotions cérébrales. L’hon. Mme Broten. IMPRIMÉ.
M40. Second Reading of Bill 40, An Act to proclaim Epilepsy Awareness Day. Ms. Jaczek. PRINTED.		M40. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 40, Loi proclamant la Journée de sensibilisation à l’épilepsie. Mme Jaczek. IMPRIMÉ.
M43. Second Reading of Bill 43, An Act to amend the Insurance Act with respect to the elements used in classifying risks for a coverage or category of automobile insurance. Mr. Sergio. PRINTED.		M43. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les assurances en ce qui concerne les éléments servant au classement des risques dans le cadre d’une couverture ou catégorie d’assurance-automobile. M. Sergio. IMPRIMÉ.
M45. Second Reading of Bill 45, An Act to amend the Insurance Act with respect to risk classification systems for automobile insurance. Mr. Singh. PRINTED.		M45. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 45, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les assurances à l’égard des systèmes de classement des risques en assurance-automobile. M. Singh. IMPRIMÉ.
M48. Second Reading of Bill 48, An Act to establish the Alzheimer Advisory Council and develop a strategy for the research, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Mrs. Cansfield, Ms. DiNovo and Mrs. Elliott. PRINTED.		M48. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 48, Loi créant le Conseil consultatif de la maladie d’Alzheimer et élaborant une stratégie de traitement et de prévention de la maladie d’Alzheimer et d’autres formes de démence et de recherche en la matière. Mme Cansfield, Mme DiNovo et Mme Elliott. IMPRIMÉ.
M49. Second Reading of Bill 49, An Act to amend the French Language Services Act with respect to the French Language Services Commissioner’s reporting requirements. Mme Gélinas. PRINTED.		M49. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 49, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les services en français en ce qui concerne les rapports exigés du commissaire aux services en français. Mme Gélinas. IMPRIMÉ.
G50. Second Reading of Bill 50, An Act to amend the Ambulance Act with respect to air ambulance services. Hon. Ms. Matthews. PRINTED.		G50. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 50, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les ambulances en ce qui concerne les services d’ambulance aériens. L’hon. Mme Matthews. IMPRIMÉ.
M52. Second Reading of Bill 52, An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 with respect to the height of wood frame buildings. Mr. Fedeli. PRINTED.		M52. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 52, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1992 sur le code du bâtiment en ce qui a trait à la hauteur des bâtiments à ossature de bois. M. Fedeli. IMPRIMÉ.
M53. Second Reading of Bill 53, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 with respect to the payment of the Ontario Trillium Benefit. Mr. Prue. PRINTED.		M53. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 53, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2007 sur les impôts à l’égard du paiement de la prestation Trillium de l’Ontario. M. Prue. IMPRIMÉ.
M54. Second Reading of Bill 54, An Act to amend the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 to require the retrofitting of retirement homes with automatic sprinklers. Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). PRINTED.		M54. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 54, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1997 sur la prévention et la protection contre l’incendie pour exiger la modernisation des maisons de retraite par l’installation d’extincteurs automatiques. M. Miller (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek). IMPRIMÉ.
G55. Second Reading of Bill 55, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various Acts. Hon. Mr. Duncan. The Lieutenant Governor’s recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 57, has been received. PRINTED.		G55. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 55, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre les mesures budgétaires et à édicter et à modifier diverses lois. L’hon. M. Duncan. La recommandation du lieutenant-gouverneur a été reçue conformément à l’article 57 du Règlement. IMPRIMÉ.
M56. Second Reading of Bill 56, An Act to amend the Legislative Assembly Act to establish the Standing Committee on Public Accounts for Health Care and Education. Mr. Ouellette. PRINTED.		M56. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 56, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l’Assemblée législative pour créer le Comité permanent des comptes publics sur les soins de santé et l’éducation. M. Ouellette. IMPRIMÉ.
M57. Second Reading of Bill 57, An Act to proclaim Constitution Day. Mr. Hillier. PRINTED.		M57. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 57, Loi proclamant le Jour de la Constitution. M. Hillier. IMPRIMÉ.
M58. Second Reading of Bill 58, An Act to amend various Acts with respect to organ or tissue donation on death. Mr. Milligan. PRINTED.		M58. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 58, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait au don d’organes ou de tissu au moment du décès. M. Milligan. IMPRIMÉ.
M59. Second Reading of Bill 59, An Act to amend the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. Mr. O’Toole. PRINTED.		M59. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 59, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les professions de la santé réglementées. M. O’Toole. IMPRIMÉ.
M60. Second Reading of Bill 60, An Act to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 to provide that the head of council of The Regional Municipality of York must be elected. Mr. Moridi. PRINTED.		M60. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 60, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2001 sur les municipalités pour prévoir que le président du conseil de la municipalité régionale de York doit être élu. M. Moridi. IMPRIMÉ.
M61. Second Reading of Bill 61, An Act to enact the Ontario’s Wood First Act, 2012 and to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 with respect to wood frame buildings. Mr. Mauro. PRINTED.		M61. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 61, Loi édictant la Loi de 2012 privilégiant le bois en Ontario et modifiant la Loi de 1992 sur le code du bâtiment en ce qui a trait aux bâtiments à ossature de bois. M. Mauro. IMPRIMÉ.
M62. Second Reading of Bill 62, An Act to provide for the legislative oversight of regulations. Mr. Nicholls. PRINTED.		M62. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 62, Loi visant à prévoir la surveillance législative des règlements. M. Nicholls. IMPRIMÉ.
M63. Second Reading of Bill 63, An Act to amend the Taxpayer Protection Act, 1999. Mr. Hillier. PRINTED.		M63. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 63, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1999 sur la protection des contribuables. M. Hillier. IMPRIMÉ.
M64. Second Reading of Bill 64, An Act to require the costing of all public bills. Mr. Hillier. PRINTED.		M64. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 64, Loi exigeant l’établissement des coûts de tous les projets de loi d’intérêt public. M. Hillier. IMPRIMÉ.

PRIVATE BILLS		PROJETS DE LOI D’INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ
Pr3. Second Reading of Bill Pr3, An Act respecting Master’s College and Seminary. Mr. Leal. PRINTED.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS		ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT
2. Resuming the debate adjourned on April 2, 2012 on the motion by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Mr. McGuinty, that this House approves in general the Budgetary Policy of the Government, as follows:-		2. Suite du débat ajourné le 2 avril 2012 concernant la motion proposée par M. Duncan et appuyée par M. McGuinty portant que la présente Assemblée adopte en général la politique budgétaire du gouvernement, comme suit :-
Mr. Duncan moved:-		M. Duncan propose:-
That this House approves in general the Budgetary Policy of the Government.
Debated March 27 and 28; April 2, 2012. Time used: 1 hr. 34 mins.

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 25 – Debated and carried April 5, 2012.
Ballot Item Number 26 – Debated and carried April 5, 2012.
Ballot Item Number 27 – Debated and lost on recorded division April 5, 2012.

Ballot Item Number 28 – To be debated April 19, 2012.
M52. Second Reading of Bill 52, An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 with respect to the height of wood frame buildings. Mr. Fedeli.		M52. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 52, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1992 sur le code du bâtiment en ce qui a trait à la hauteur des bâtiments à ossature de bois. M. Fedeli.
Ballot Item Number 29 – To be debated April 19, 2012.
M61. Second Reading of Bill 61, An Act to enact the Ontario’s Wood First Act, 2012 and to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 with respect to wood frame buildings. Mr. Mauro.		M61. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 61, Loi édictant la Loi de 2012 privilégiant le bois en Ontario et modifiant la Loi de 1992 sur le code du bâtiment en ce qui a trait aux bâtiments à ossature de bois. M. Mauro.
Ballot Item Number 30 – To be debated April 19, 2012.
Private Members' Notice of Motion Number 17		Avis de motion numéro 17 émanant d'un député
Mr. Arnott – That, in the opinion of this House, after the provincial budget is balanced, the Government should begin paying down the provincial debt by creating a new line item in the budget, committing to making a payment on the principal of the provincial debt of at least 2.5 percent of the program spending of that fiscal year.

Ballot Item Number 31 – To be debated April 26, 2012.
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.
Ballot Item Number 32 – To be debated April 26, 2012.
M43. Second Reading of Bill 43, An Act to amend the Insurance Act with respect to the elements used in classifying risks for a coverage or category of automobile insurance. Mr. Sergio.		M43. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 43, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les assurances en ce qui concerne les éléments servant au classement des risques dans le cadre d’une couverture ou catégorie d’assurance-automobile. M. Sergio.
Ballot Item Number 33 – To be debated April 26, 2012.
M48. Second Reading of Bill 48, An Act to establish the Alzheimer Advisory Council and develop a strategy for the research, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Mrs. Cansfield, Ms. DiNovo and Mrs. Elliott.		M48. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 48, Loi créant le Conseil consultatif de la maladie d’Alzheimer et élaborant une stratégie de traitement et de prévention de la maladie d’Alzheimer et d’autres formes de démence et de recherche en la matière. Mme Cansfield, Mme DiNovo et Mme Elliott.

Ballot Item Number 35 – To be debated May 3, 2012.
M58. Second Reading of Bill 58, An Act to amend various Acts with respect to organ or tissue donation on death. Mr. Milligan.		M58. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 58, Loi modifiant diverses lois en ce qui a trait au don d’organes ou de tissu au moment du décès. M. Milligan.

NOTICES
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 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 November 30, 2011.
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 February 27, 2012.
12. Mr. Wilson – That, in the opinion of this House, the Minister of Finance must implement, without further delay, regulations to allow for the transfer of pension assets under the Pension Benefits Amendment Act so that no more public sector employees will be forced to retire without the full pension benefits that they earned through years of hard work on behalf of the people of Ontario. Filed March 6, 2012.
13. Mr. O'Toole – That, in the opinion of this House, the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources shall establish regulations to govern the quality and movement of commercial fill to address the creation of soil classifications, testing requirements, and a permitting and approval process for commercial fill operations. Filed March 7, 2012.
15. Ms. Damerla – Debated and carried April 5, 2012.
16. Ms. Campbell – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should immediately move to implement a consultative process in the North to consider changes to the Far North Act. The review's focus shall include, but not be limited to, the following: • Elimination of the provision in the Act that allows the government to arbitrarily overrule land use plans and allow development whenever the government determines that development is in "the social and economic interests" of Ontario. • Adequate funding of First Nations land use planning. • Implementation of provisions that allow for the creation of a joint body that would be composed of equal numbers of First Nations members and Government of Ontario officials. This joint body would advise on the development, implementation, and coordination of land use planning in the Far North as well as perform any other advisory function to which the First Nations and Minister agree.
• Serious consideration of innovations similar to those included in Quebec's Plan du Nord such as a coordinating body for public investments in the Far North and an effective resource revenue sharing model which provides for the sharing of revenues between First Nations and the Ontario government on all resource related projects in the Far North; and That new legislation be introduced to replace the existing Far North Act upon completion of this consultative process. Filed March 22, 2012.
17. Mr. Arnott – That, in the opinion of this House, after the provincial budget is balanced, the Government should begin paying down the provincial debt by creating a new line item in the budget, committing to making a payment on the principal of the provincial debt of at least 2.5 percent of the program spending of that fiscal year. Filed March 28, 2012.
18. Mr. Smith – That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly calls on the Ontario government to reduce red-tape by permanently eliminating one-third of Ontario's almost 400,000 pieces of regulation over the next three years. Filed April 4, 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 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
Review of the Aggregate Resources Act. Referred March 22, 2012.
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 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 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.
G11. 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. Referred March 5, 2012.		G11. 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. Renvoyé le 5 mars 2012.
M28. Bill 28, An Act respecting the Human Resources Professionals Association. Mr. Zimmer, Mrs. Elliott and Mr. Prue. Referred March 1, 2012.		M28. Projet de loi 28, Loi concernant l’Association des professionnels en ressources humaines. M. Zimmer, Mme Elliott et M. Prue. Renvoyé le 1er mars 2012.
M41. Bill 41, An Act to encourage the disclosure of and investigate fraudulent activity in connection with automobile insurance claims and to amend the Independent Health Facilities Act with respect to licensee requirements. Mrs. Mangat. Referred March 22, 2012.		M41. Projet de loi 41, Loi visant à encourager la divulgation des activités frauduleuses en ce qui a trait aux demandes d’indemnités d’assurance-automobile, visant les enquêtes en la matière et modifiant la Loi sur les établissements de santé autonomes relativement aux exigences applicables aux titulaires de permis. Mme Mangat. Renvoyé le 22 mars 2012.

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 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 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.
G34. 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. Referred March 20, 2012.		G34. 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. Renvoyé le 20 mars 2012.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS		COMITÉ PERMANENT DES RÈGLEMENTS ET DES PROJETS DE LOI D’INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ
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 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.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL POLICY		COMITÉ PERMANENT DE LA POLITIQUE SOCIALE
M14. 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. Referred March 29, 2012.		M14. 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. Renvoyé le 29 mars 2012.
M20. Bill 20, An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 to require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Mr. Hardeman. Referred March 8, 2012.		M20. 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. Renvoyé le 8 mars 2012.
M51. Second Reading of Bill 51, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to brake pad standards and specifications. Mrs. Sandals. Referred April 5, 2012.		M51. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 51, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui a trait aux normes et aux caractéristiques relatives aux plaquettes de frein. Mme Sandals. Renvoyé le 5 avril 2012.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS		SÉANCES DES COMITÉS
The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 2, An Act to amend the Taxation Act, 2007 to implement a healthy homes renovation tax credit, as follows:
Thursday, April 19	9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.		Room No. 151

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for clause-by-clause consideration 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, as follows:
Today	2:00 p.m.		Room No. 228
and will meet to consider Bill 8, An Act respecting Ontario One Call Ltd., as follows:
Wednesday, April 18	4:00 p.m.		Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:
Tuesday, April 17	9:00 a.m.		Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Justice Policy will meet to consider 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, as follows:
Thursday, April 19	9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.		Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet pursuant to Standing Order 108(g), to review the Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, as follows:
Wednesday, April 18	1:00 p.m.		Room No. 228

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet to consider the 2012 Special Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario on Ornge Air Ambulance and Related Services, as follows:
Wednesday, April 18	8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.		Room No. 151

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet to consider Bill 16, An Act to amend the Animals for Research Act and the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with respect to pit bulls, as follows:
Wednesday, April 18	8:00 a.m.		Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Social Policy will meet for clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 20, An Act to amend the Building Code Act, 1992 to require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings, as follows:
Today	2:00 p.m.		Room No. 1

QUESTIONS		QUESTIONS
Questions are to appear on the day after they are received and on every subsequent day in that week and then subsequently only on each Monday until an Answer other than an Interim Answer is received. A question first appearing on a Thursday will appear on each day of the following week.		Les questions seront publiées le jour suivant leur réception et tous les jours de la semaine. Elles seront ensuite publiées tous les lundis jusqu’à ce qu’une réponse autre qu’une réponse provisoire soit reçue. Une question publiée le jeudi pour la première fois sera publiée tous les jours de la semaine suivante.

15. Mr. Harris — Answered April 3, 2012.
16. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
17. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
18. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
19. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
20. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
21. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
22. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
23. Ms. Thompson — Answered April 3, 2012.
24. Mr. Yakabuski — Answered April 4, 2012.
25. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
26. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
27. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
28. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
29. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
30. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
31. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
32. Mr. Fedeli — Answered April 4, 2012.
33. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
34. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
35. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
36. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
37. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
38. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
39. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
40. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
41. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
42. Mr. Miller (Parry Sound—Muskoka) — Answered April 4, 2012.
43. Mr. Arnott — Answered April 4, 2012.
44. Mr. Arnott — Answered April 4, 2012.
45. Mr. Arnott — Answered April 4, 2012.
46. Mr. Arnott — Answered April 4, 2012.
47. Mr. Arnott — Answered April 4, 2012.
48. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
49. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
50. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
51. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
52. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
53. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
54. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
55. Mr. O'Toole — Answered April 5, 2012.
56. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
57. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
58. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
59. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
60. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
61. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
62. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
63. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
64. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
65. Ms. Jones — Answered April 5, 2012.
66. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
67. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
68. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
69. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
70. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
71. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
72. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
73. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
74. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
75. Mr. Yurek — Answered April 5, 2012.
76. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
77. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
78. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
79. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
80. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
81. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
82. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
83. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
84. Mr. Hardeman — Answered April 5, 2012.
85. Mr. Ouellette — Answered April 5, 2012.
86. Mr. Ouellette — Answered April 5, 2012.
87. Mr. Ouellette — Answered April 5, 2012.
88. Mr. Ouellette — Answered April 5, 2012.
89. Mr. Ouellette — Answered April 5, 2012.
90. Mr. Ouellette — Answered April 5, 2012.
91. Mr. Ouellette — Answered April 5, 2012.
92. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
93. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
94. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
95. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
96. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
97. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
98. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
99. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
100. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
101. Mr. Clark — Answered April 5, 2012.
102. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance explain the cause of the delay for the proposed race track and OLG slot machine facility planned for Belleville. February 21, 2012.
103. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation explain the cause for delay in processing the request by Prince Edward County for funding for pre-construction work on County Road 3 in Ameliasburgh Ward. February 21, 2012.
104. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy explain why his Ministry has not re-examined the necessity of a new FIT contract for Bancroft Light and Power to get this renewable energy project online. February 21, 2012.
105. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain why the Ministry has delayed in alleviating wait times for long-term care facilities in Hastings County which are among the longest in the province. February 21, 2012.
106. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy explain why his Ministry has delayed in arriving at a FIT contract for the proposed Marmora Pumped Storage project. February 21, 2012.
107. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Economic Development and Innovation explain why his Ministry has not provided a regular and full report on regulations and red tape introduced and repealed by the government. February 21, 2012.
108. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Attorney General explain why the Ministry has been so inconsistent with its crackdown on contraband tobacco. February 21, 2012.
109. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Economic Development and Innovation explain why tax compliance costs are estimated to be costing small businesses in Ontario roughly 2 billion dollars a year. February 21, 2012.
110. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Economic Development and Innovation explain why the Ministry won't re-establish the Red Tape Commission when 57% of Ontario small businesses say that their regulatory burden is increasing. February 21, 2012.
111. Mr. Smith — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Economic Development and Innovation explain why since the "Open for Business" policy was introduced committing the government to a reduction of regulation by 25 percent, it will not make a commitment to publicly measure the burden of what is estimated to be over 10 billion dollars in regulation costs. February 21, 2012.
112. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide the document that formally cancels any plan to build the mid-peninsula highway through the escarpment in Halton. February 21, 2012.
113. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Tourism and Culture explain why the Internal Audit Division of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture had not conducted any recent audits of the Trillium Foundation's operations as indicated by the Auditor General in his 2011 Annual Report. February 21, 2012.
114. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care confirm that despite the government's fiscal problems the planned expansion of the Milton Hospital will not be delayed or terminated and that 100% of the funding has been set aside to complete the planned expansion. February 21, 2012.
115. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide the date all day GO service will commence from Milton to Toronto. February 21, 2012.
116. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services provide the amount of money allocated in his Ministry budget to address the issue of Auto Insurance Fraud. February 21, 2012.
117. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Tourism and Culture provide the date of the last audit of the Trillium Foundation conducted by the Internal Audit Division of his Ministry. February 21, 2012.
118. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Tourism and Culture provide the list of previous Premiers gravesites that have been, and will be, commemorated in Ontario. February 21, 2012.
119. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide the date when the expansion of the 401 will reach Milton, Ontario. February 21, 2012.
120. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities provide the time frame and processes to be followed to choose the site for new university campuses in Ontario. February 21, 2012.
121. Mr. Chudleigh — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Tourism and Culture provide a list of all grants provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2010 and 2011. February 21, 2012.
122. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services outline what consultations with local stakeholders were held prior to the 2011 Budget decision to close the Sarnia, Owen Sound and Walkerton jails. February 21, 2012.
123. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services provide data as to the number of inmates housed in each provincial correctional facility in Ontario and the recommended capacity of each facility. February 21, 2012.
124. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the number of approved FIT and MicroFIT projects in Lambton County that have been connected to the provincial grid, those that have been given a conditional offer and any others that remain in the program. February 21, 2012.
125. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs outline what consultations were conducted with the native community in the region serviced by the Sarnia Jail, prior to the closure decision. February 21, 2012.
126. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services explain the cause of delay for the release of the Sarnia Jail Freedom of Information Request for seven months. February 21, 2012.
127. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services explain why the Ministry has still not conducted an impact analysis on the closure of the Owen Sound, Walkerton and Sarnia Jail. February 21, 2012.
128. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services explain why there continues to be a significant backlog of pending investigations concerning suspended provincial correctional officers. February 21, 2012.
129. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services explain what consultations were conducted with correctional officers prior to the development and design of new provincial correctional facilities. February 21, 2012.
130. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services explain why the Ministry has not increased access to personal protective equipment for corrections officers. February 21, 2012.
131. Mr. Bailey — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services explain why the Ministry has not increased training for Corrections Officers who will be expected to work in the new direct supervision model correctional facilities. February 21, 2012.
136. Mr. McNaughton — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister for Economic Development and Innovation provide all documents discussing the number of new jobs as a result of the Green Energy Act and related green energy implementation including a breakdown of temporary vs. permanent job status. February 21, 2012.
137. Mr. McNaughton — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister for Economic Development and Innovation provide all documents discussing jobs, employment and economic development in regards to the $7 billion Samsung deal including detailed information on the number of jobs expected, if those jobs will be permanent or temporary and where those jobs will be located. February 21, 2012.
138. Mr. McNaughton — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister for Transportation provide all reports and communications discussing the merits and flaws of the mandatory annual road test for holders of a Class 'A' drivers licence who have reached the age of 65 including any findings in regards to improved safety or other benefits. February 21, 2012.
139. Mr. McNaughton — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide any documentation in regards to the devaluing of residential and commercial properties that are located near industrial wind turbines. February 21, 2012.
140. Mr. McNaughton — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education provide all information on the current moratorium on RFPs for school boards with regards to student transportation and bussing. February 21, 2012.
141. Mr. McNaughton — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care commit to the people of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex that emergency rooms will remain open, and open 24-hours/day at Sydenham Hospital, Strathroy Hospital and Four Counties Health Services. February 21, 2012.
142. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please advise when the evaluation report, conducted on behalf of the Ministry by Price Waterhouse Coopers of the five year trial study of Niagara Region's EMS Medical Priority Dispatch Systems (MPDS), will be released to municipalities and EMS Chiefs. February 21, 2012.
143. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Natural Resources commit to modifying the Certificate of Approval process which assesses volunteer fish hatcheries as industrial polluters, despite the fact that these organizations augment the work of MNR. February 21, 2012.
144. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — In light of the Auditor General's Report, has the Minister of Energy done any analysis to determine what the specific impact will be on long-term job creation and net job losses as a result of the wind turbine proposals for the riding of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock. February 21, 2012.
145. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Natural Resources commit to holding a comprehensive series of public meetings in the New Year concerning the Algonquin Land Claim, since the Ministry has publicly committed on many occasions to do so. February 21, 2012.
146. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Natural Resources provide rationale for doing a time-limited exemption, instead of finding a permanent solution with regard to the protection of bobolinks, or what progress has been made, since the exemption for the agricultural community has an end date. February 21, 2012.
147. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation provide an update on when the long-awaited four-laning of Highway 35 into the heart of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock will move ahead. February 21, 2012.
148. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy, in light of growing community concerns about the potential human and animal health risks associated with wind turbines, please provide the rationale for the current mandated set back of 550 meters. February 21, 2012.
149. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of the Environment commit to moving the planned review of the Oak Ridges Moraine forward from the planned date of 2015, in order to address the current weaknesses which have been identified pertaining to the sensitive ecological and hydrological functions of the Moraine. February 21, 2012.
150. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy tell me the number of MicroFIT applications that have received conditional approval but can't connect to the grid due to lack of capacity and what is being done to rectify the situation. February 21, 2012.
151. Ms. Scott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing directly answer a question which has been directed to your Ministry for several months without a proper response, regarding whether or not building permits are required for the construction of in-water boat houses on lakes in Ontario. February 21, 2012.
152. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services report what percentage of people on ODSP/OW work and the average turnaround time - from program enrolment to job - to get Ontario Works clients back to work. February 21, 2012.
153. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services report what measures the ministry undertakes to ensure Ontario Works clients return to the workforce and where have there been specific local municipal successes in getting Ontario Works clients back into the workforce. February 21, 2012.
154. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain what measures the Ministry has put into place for ODSP clients to enter the workforce and provide examples of where there have been specific agency or other service provider success in getting ODSP clients into the workforce. February 21, 2012.
155. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services indicate what is the annual caseload for the Social Benefits Tribunal, the rate of overturned decisions by the Tribunal, and what oversight measures the ministry has with regard to Tribunal decisions. February 21, 2012.
156. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain what is being done to improve customer service and long-standing issues of communication difficulties between payors/payees and the Family Responsibility Office (FRO). February 21, 2012.
157. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain whether the Ministry has taken any measures to look into and possibly mitigate work loss due to illness following Auditor General report (2010) revelations that indicated Client Services Branch staff (including enforcement staff) averaged 19 sick days in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. February 21, 2012.
158. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain why Developmental Service organizations have been expected to pass along zero percent increases while government negotiates three percent secret increase deals with other labour groups, and explain if anything is being done to remedy this situation. February 21, 2012.
159. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain what is being done to recover the $600 million in Ontario Works overpayments identified in 2009 and 2011 Auditor reports. February 21, 2012.
160. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain what has/will be done to recoup the growing overpayment losses ($663 million, March 31, 2009) from ODSP. February 21, 2012.
161. Mr. Barrett — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain whether the ministry has calculated the monetary cost of implementation of accessibility standards approved to date under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and report what that cost is, and given current economic realities, explain what government funding is available for businesses and non-profits to bring themselves into compliance. February 21, 2012.
162. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide an up to date list detailing the total number of patients per LHIN currently waiting for a long-term care bed. February 21, 2012.
163. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a breakdown by LHIN of the number of acute care hospital beds currently being occupied by ALC patients. February 21, 2012.
164. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a list of hospitals closed between 1995 and 2003. February 21, 2012.
165. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a list detailing the names and total number of hospitals amalgamated into a single governing structure between 1995 and 2003. February 21, 2012.
166. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a breakdown of the total number of long-term care beds by classification. February 21, 2012.
167. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a listing, by name and date, of those hospitals scheduled to be expanded, redeveloped or built in the next four years. February 21, 2012.
168. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a list detailing the number of compliance reports received by long-term care, nursing and seniors' homes per year since 2004. February 21, 2012.
169. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a list of pharmacies in Ontario using, or capable of using, the Drug Information System (DIS). February 21, 2012.
170. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education please identify how much money it has allocated to school boards to fund remedial programs for suspended and expelled students. February 21, 2012.
171. Mrs. Witmer — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide the performance measures incorporated into alternate funding arrangements for family and specialist physicians. February 21, 2012.
172. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing explain why, despite support from municipalities, the McGuinty government has failed to take action to encourage brownfield redevelopment by limiting liability on contaminated brownfields so that new owners are not assuming liability for contamination that may have occurred decades before. February 21, 2012.
173. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide the names and closure dates of the 28 hospitals the Premier claims the previous government closed. February 21, 2012.
174. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain what this government will do to support injured workers who are being forced to fight the WSIB and in many cases, months or years later, go before various Tribunals to fight for the very benefits this government is obligated to provide injured workers. February 21, 2012.
175. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs please explain why his government refuses to strengthen the Ontario Elections Finances Act to ensure the activities of any registered third party are truly independent of any registered party, candidate etc. February 21, 2012.
176. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities provide details on how he will ensure that Ontario Colleges and Universities do not raise ancillary fees to compensate for the proposed 30 percent tuition reduction. February 21, 2012.
177. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy explain the rationale behind the McGuinty government's decision not to reinstate the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program, which matched the federal home energy rebate of $5,000 under the EcoEnergy program. February 21, 2012.
178. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of the Environment confirm whether the McGuinty government plans to continue its involvement with the Western Climate Initiative, and the implementation of a cap-and-trade system, now that 6 of the 11 provinces and states have pulled out of the Western Climate Initiative. February 21, 2012.
179. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of the Environment provide a detailed accounting on the activities of the Green Belt Foundation, specifically, the name of every group or organization that has received funding since 2006 along with details on how these funds were used. February 21, 2012.
180. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of the Environment provide details on the government's plan to deal with waste disposal in the event that the Michigan State Senate passes legislation currently under consideration to either limit or prohibit Canadian trash from Michigan landfills. February 21, 2012.
181. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — With the cancellation of the Mississauga and Oakville gas fired power plants, would the Minister of Energy confirm whether a new power plant is needed in the western GTA region, and if so, when the power plant will need to be built. February 21, 2012.
182. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the estimated relocation costs as calculated by the Ministry prior to announcing the cancellation of the Mississauga Power Plant. February 21, 2012.
183. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide all documents pertaining to the cancellation of the Mississauga Power Plant. February 21, 2012.
184. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide a detailed estimate of all costs associated with the cancellation of the Oakville Power Plant. February 21, 2012.
185. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the expected date for when he will announce the cost to cancel the Mississauga and Oakville power plants. February 21, 2012.
186. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide a detailed list of the 20,000 green jobs the government claims have been created as a result of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, including the company, community and whether the jobs are temporary or permanent. February 21, 2012.
187. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide all cost-benefit analysis done by the Ministry pertaining to the Green Energy and Green Economy Act. February 21, 2012.
188. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance provide the specific dollar amount remaining for the Residual Stranded Debt component of the Stranded Debt held by the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation. February 21, 2012.
189. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance provide the residual stranded debt level for each year from 2002 to 2011, the projected level for 2012, and the timeline for its elimination. February 21, 2012.
190. Mr. Hudak — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide what the total cost to Ontario ratepayers was of all electricity produced that was exported from 2004 to the present, subtracting the total revenue collected from these exports. February 21, 2012.
191. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities ensure that the new tuition framework require all universities to adopt a per-credit billing structure. February 21, 2012.
192. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Given that teaching quality has gone down in post-secondary institutions, will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities dedicate a portion of pre-existing funding to the creation of Ontario Teaching Chairs. February 21, 2012.
193. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Given how limiting the current parameters for grants are, will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities apply the promised $430,000,000 in funding for grants to reduce tuition fees for all students. February 21, 2012.
194. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Since, more and more, students are starting to explore both college and university education, will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities save the students and the province money by facilitating credit transfers between schools. February 21, 2012.
195. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Given that many students are turning to international career colleges which deliver distance education, putting their time and money into foreign economies, will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities allow Ontario Career Colleges to offer distance education, giving Ontario students Ontario options and stimulating the economy. February 21, 2012.
196. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Given that the proposed policy, a tuition grant promise, is to be implemented as early as January, will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities disclose in what form next year's tuition grant will come; who will pay the students the money and when will it come. February 21, 2012.
197. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities stand up and protect Ontario's students by ensuring that a procedure for routinely checking that unregistered career colleges are actually closed is created and implemented. February 21, 2012.
198. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities step up and ensure that Ontario's students are informed when they make crucial choices regarding their post-secondary education and guarantee that information will be collected to track graduation and employment rates from private career colleges. February 21, 2012.
199. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Given high school students' surprising lack of knowledge about post-secondary education options and low rates of youth employment, when will the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities work with the Ministry of Education to ensure that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to go on to post-secondary education or a job. February 21, 2012.
200. Mr. Leone — Enquiry of the Ministry — Why does the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities require audited statements from Career Colleges when the $10 million provided to its own Training Completion Assurance Fund remains unaudited. February 21, 2012.
201. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide any and all documents mentioning any plan or system that could be used to track how much energy Time-of-Use smart meters are saving in Ontario. February 21, 2012.
202. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs provide a comprehensive explanation of the government's position on the potential redistribution of seats in the Legislature, as a result of the planned federal redistribution. February 21, 2012.
203. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs outline in detail what actions he has taken to work with the federal government to ensure that Ontario is fairly represented in the House of Commons. February 21, 2012.
204. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs explain how it is that Ontario is now a "have not" province and a recipient of federal equalization payments. February 21, 2012.
205. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs provide a detailed breakdown of the money Ontario received in the 2010-2011 fiscal year from the federal government in the various transfer payment agreements and exactly how this money was dispersed. February 21, 2012.
206. Mr. Arnott — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care indicate exactly when the Georgetown Hospital will receive its promised capital grant of up to $2.6 million for its redevelopment project. February 21, 2012.
207. Mr. Dunlop — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs outline the government's position on implementing provincial elections for the Canadian Senate. February 21, 2012.
208. Mr. Shurman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance provide the amounts reserved for crises, such as the SARS pandemic (2003), and highlight the changes in the reserves from 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. February 21, 2012.
209. Mr. Shurman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance provide the total revenue earned as a result of power exportation and the sale of power by Ontario to other jurisdictions for the years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 as well as the projected earnings for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. February 21, 2012.
210. Mr. Shurman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance explain why Ontario's auto insurance costs are significantly higher than in other provinces, and given that fraud plays a significant factor in this - outline what actions will be undertaken to reduce insurance costs to Ontarians. February 21, 2012.
211. Mr. Shurman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance please provide the projected cost of the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit for 2012, 2013 and 2014 budgets. February 21, 2012.
212. Mr. Shurman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance please provide an estimate of the provincial deficit if the unemployment rate were 1% lower and in the event it were 1% higher. February 21, 2012.
213. Mr. Shurman — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance please provide an estimate of the provincial deficit if the size of the public sector were reduced by 2% and if it were increased by 2%. February 21, 2012.
214. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Labour provide information about any discussions within the government to declare public transit an essential service in York Region. February 21, 2012.
215. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Labour explain the rationale for declaring public transit in Toronto an essential service, but not public transit in York Region or other parts of Ontario. February 21, 2012.
216. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain what steps her Ministry has taken to end the discrimination in health and social service funding to growing areas such as York Region and Simcoe County. February 21, 2012.
217. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Children and Youth Services explain what steps his Ministry has taken to end the discrimination in health and social service funding to growing areas such as York Region and Simcoe County. February 21, 2012.
218. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community and Social Services explain what steps his Ministry has taken to end the discrimination in health and social service funding to growing areas such as York Region and Simcoe County. February 21, 2012.
219. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain what steps the Ministry immediately took to end nursing home abuses before the task force she announced in November reports back to her. February 21, 2012.
220. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health of Health and Long-Term Care explain what steps the Ministry has taken to address the concerns of the Auditor General in his 2010 Annual Report that CCACs have little or no idea of how competently or efficiently services are provided by their service providers. February 21, 2012.
221. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide a list of all Ontario municipalities that support the government's use of the Green Energy Act in 2009 to exempt green energy projects from local control. February 21, 2012.
222. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy describe the decision-making processes in his Ministry that led to the cancellation of power plants in Oakville and Mississauga and the construction of a power plant beside the Holland Marsh in King Township. February 21, 2012.
223. Mrs. Munro — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Economic Development and Innovation report how many of Ontario's regulations have been repealed to meet the government's promise to cut regulations 25% by March 2011. February 21, 2012.
224. Mr. Dunlop — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance review the amounts spent by the provincial government on various forms of online, web-based advertising and advise how much this form of advertising costs the Province of Ontario annually. February 21, 2012.
225. Mr. Dunlop — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Training Colleges and Universities table for public review the annual amount that the Province of Ontario spends on purchasing services from career colleges through programs such as Second Career. February 21, 2012.
226. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — Can the Minister of Children and Youth Services provide the number of complaints about Ontario's Children's Aid Societies that were received in the period 2010-2011, as well as the number of times that Ontario's Ombudsman has been denied the ability to investigate complaints against Ontario's Children's Aid Societies during the same period. February 21, 2012.
227. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — Can the Minister of Children and Youth Services enumerate the conditions under which Ontario's Ombudsman would have a mandate to oversee child protection services, as well as the legal grounds on which Ontario's Ombudsman would be denied the ability to investigate complaints against Ontario's Children's Aid Societies. February 21, 2012.
228. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Children and Youth Services explain what is being done about the disparity between access to supportive services for youth who enter care between ages 16 and 18 and their same-aged, Crown Ward counterparts. February 21, 2012.
229. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — The 2011 Auditor General's Annual Report revealed that the Office of the Children's Lawyer's annual payments to lawyers and clinical investigators over the last 10 years have risen by 60% -- or more than $8 million -- even though the Office's active caseload has remained essentially the same. Can the Minister of Children and Youth Services provide a detailed breakdown of the items and/or services that have necessitated that rise in spending. February 21, 2012.
230. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — The Auditor General has found that the Office of the Children's Lawyer's new custom-designed $3.8 million case management system will meet only 75% of the Office's business requirements. Would the Minister of Children and Youth Services indicate the date on which it will meet 100 per cent of the Office's business requirements. February 21, 2012.
231. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — The 2011 Auditor General's Annual Report revealed that at time of audit, the Office of the Children's Lawyer had no time-docketing system for in house legal and clinical staff, no review system to identify procedural inefficiencies, and no mechanism for fully tracking and monitoring case costs. Can the Minister of Children and Youth Services explain what has been done since January 1, 2011 to correct this lack of oversight and what measures will be put in place by December 31, 2012. February 21, 2012.
232. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — In light of the present necessity for cost-cutting in order to eliminate government's deficit, and in light of the unspecified nature or depth of needed program and agency cuts, can the Minister of Children and Youth Services describe the proactive measures his Ministry has put in place to insulate children and youth in need and at-risk from having their health, welfare and well-being adversely impacted by government cost-efficiency measures. February 21, 2012.
233. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — Can the Minister of Children and Youth Services identify and itemize the financial costs and staffing requirements that would accompany the extension of Extended Care and Maintenance and agency supports to age 23 and the same data set for the extension of Extended Care and Maintenance and agency supports to age 25. February 21, 2012.
234. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — Can the Minister of Children and Youth Services explain if there are plans to develop formal training programs to establish baseline competencies among the Office of the Children's Lawyer's lawyers and special investigators. February 21, 2012.
235. Mrs. McKenna — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain why residents of nursing homes who are not yet senior citizens, but have serious chronic conditions (e.g. early-onset Alzheimer's Disease or late-stage Multiple Sclerosis) are being denied access to services (i.e. involuntary separation allowances) based on their age. February 21, 2012.
236. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care disclose the date for the construction of the new Markdale Hospital. February 21, 2012.
237. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care disclose its strategy to revise and thus ensure provision of an equitable funding formula for health care programs and services in rural and Northern Ontario. February 21, 2012.
238. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs explain his strategy to reduce excessive red-tape and bureaucracy which is resulting in the closing of small abattoirs located in rural Ontario. February 21, 2012.
239. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs disclose his strategy to stem the loss of orchards and ensure the long-term sustainability of the optimum apple production industry in the Meaford area of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. February 21, 2012.
240. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs please detail his strategy to ensure new farmers enter the field of agriculture and thus are able to ensure a safe and sustainable supply of food to serve the people of Ontario. February 21, 2012.
241. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services provide a complete costing analysis pertaining to the closure of the Owen Sound Jail. February 21, 2012.
242. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services provide a list of any meetings the Minister has had with the community stakeholders prior to the closure of the Owen Sound Jail. February 21, 2012.
243. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide the total amount of capacity available on the grid that serves Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, including the total amount of feed-in power added to that grid for 2011. February 21, 2012.
244. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education support the citizens of rural and northern Ontario and suspend all future accommodation reviews until the Province develops a rural and northern school policy that recognizes the values of these schools in their communities. February 21, 2012.
245. Mr. Walker — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education disclose its strategy to revise and thus ensure provision of an equitable funding formula for education programs (including transportation) and services in rural Ontario. February 21, 2012.
246. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration provide a detailed, updated budget forecast for the 2015 Pan Am Games, as there have been recent changes according to the Fall Economic update—for example the additional $52 million for Athlete's Village. February 21, 2012.
247. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration provide an organizational chart between the 2015 Pan Am Secretariat, Organizing Committee, and Infrastructure Ontario. February 21, 2012.
248. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration detail precisely Infrastructure Ontario's procurement process for 2015 Pan Am venues. February 21, 2012.
249. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration indicate why Cedar Run was not permitted to submit a proposal for the 2015 Pan Am equestrian venue, which resulted in a non-competitive, sole-sourced deal in Caledon. February 21, 2012.
250. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — What specifically is the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration doing to prevent massive cost over-runs as seen with the Vancouver Olympics to ensure that the Pan Am Games budget is not exceeded in the area of security. February 21, 2012.
251. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain why Barrie's status as an "underserviced area" was stripped and what the province is doing to attract doctors to Barrie instead. February 21, 2012.
252. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care confirm if there is an operating budget to sustain the Royal Victoria Hospital's expansion, and if so, to provide the plan. February 21, 2012.
253. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Labour explain what is being done to bring jobs to Barrie and central Ontario. February 21, 2012.
254. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities detail the city selection process for the three promised new universities, which cities have been selected, as well as the timeline for establishing these new institutions. February 21, 2012.
255. Mr. Jackson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services explain why people released from custody are not being returned to their precise place of arrest as stated by law, but instead are given bus tickets to a city of choice. February 21, 2012.
256. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Education explain the need to close Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School and threaten other schools operated by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. February 21, 2012.
257. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide a detailed explanation of the steps being taken by Ontario Power Generation to convert all of its coal-fired power plants to biomass or natural gas and the timeframe for the conversion of all five of the current fossil-fueled plants. February 21, 2012.
258. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy explain why neither the Ministry, nor Ontario Power Generation has, for the past 40 years, found a productive use for the multi-million dollar Wesleyville coal-fired power plant just west of Port Hope. February 21, 2012.
259. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy, as the sole shareholder of Ontario Power Generation, table the annual cost of maintaining the non-functioning Wesleyville coal-fired power plant. February 21, 2012.
260. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing explain why the people of Ontario have been denied the opportunity to participate in the 10 year review of the Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act, 2002, as was originally promised by the PC Government when that Bill was enacted. February 21, 2012.
261. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy support the accelerated approval of applications to develop hydro-electric power projects on properties previously developed as grist or lumber mills. February 21, 2012.
262. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — In the face of almost universal opposition by teachers to the current regulation which forces all students to remain in school under age 18, would the Minister of Education explain why she has not developed augmented apprenticeship programs or other diversionary programs for those students for whom the existing school curriculum holds no attraction and is, in many cases, not meeting their unique needs. February 21, 2012.
263. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — In contrast to the traditional rights against unreasonable search and seizure afforded all Canadians, can the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs explain why the property rights of farmers have been diminished by permitting agents of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to enter onto property without the need to secure a search warrant. February 21, 2012.
264. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing table a chart with a complete list of approved landfill sites in the province, the annual volume of waste processed at each site and the length of the current license for each operation. February 21, 2012.
265. Mr. Milligan — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Economic Development and Innovation explain why the current government continues to prevent significant job creation in ridings such as Northumberland–Quinte West, under the Places to Grow Act, notwithstanding the interest, by companies such as Caterpillar Inc. to bring hundreds of well-paying, high-tech jobs to a town which boasts one of the largest industrial parks in eastern Ontario. February 21, 2012.
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.
278. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy disclose the number of Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and MicroFIT applicants from Perth-Wellington given conditional approval, but have been thus far denied access to the grid. March 1, 2012.
279. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy disclose the number of FIT and MicroFIT projects from Perth-Wellington that have been connected to the grid. March 1, 2012.
280. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy disclose the average number of days it takes for a FIT or MicroFIT project to be connected to the grid, from the day it is given conditional approval. March 1, 2012.
281. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide a list of any meetings since 2009 concerning industrial wind turbines attended by the Minister of Energy and representatives of NextEra, including all the names of all attendees and the dates on which the meetings occurred. March 1, 2012.
282. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy provide a list of any meetings since 2009 concerning industrial wind turbines attended by the Minister of Energy and representatives of Invenergy, including all the names of all attendees and the dates on which the meetings occurred. March 1, 2012.
283. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Energy disclose the total number of emails, letters and other forms of communication received from Ontarians opposed to the government's policies concerning industrial wind turbines or the Green Energy Act. March 1, 2012.
284. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care outline the actions taken by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care over the last year to attract new doctors to the city of Stratford. March 1, 2012.
285. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance release the total amount of provincial debt owed by each resident of Ontario (on a per capita basis.) March 1, 2012.
286. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Finance disclose the total amount of provincial gas tax revenue collected in 2010-11 from municipalities without mass transit systems. March 1, 2012.
287. Mr. Pettapiece — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Transportation disclose the amount of acreage including shoulders, intersections and ramps that the Ministry estimates will be required under proposed plans for the expansion of Highway 7/8 between New Hamburg and Stratford. March 1, 2012.
288. Ms. Campbell — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care please provide a detailed explanation of the steps being taken to recruit the full complement of practicing family physicians in Rainy River. March 8, 2012.
289. Ms. Thompson — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Children and Youth Services please state the number of youth diverted from Blue Water Youth Centre to Hope Manner in Kitchener, or any other privately run facility in Ontario in the last 14 months. March 19, 2012.
290. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities provide any and all ministry documents related to the Small, Northern and Rural grant, including funding levels for Fiscal Years 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13, and any reviews of the allocation mechanism. March 19, 2012.
291. Mme Gélinas — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please provide an explanation of why their website no longer lists whether a long term care home is a municipal, charitable, not for profit or for profit organization. Furthermore explain why the listings do not include number of code violations related to provincial averages. March 19, 2012.
292. Mme Gélinas — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please disclose the complete membership of the emergency long term care task force, its mandate, what their process is and when they will be receiving stakeholder submissions. March 19, 2012.
293. Mr. Marchese — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport please explain why the advisory panel examining the future use of Ontario Place has not been given a public email address, website or telephone number and why Ontarians must have their opinions regarding the future use of this public space vetted by Ministry staff before being presented to the panel. March 22, 2012.
294. Mme Gélinas — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide a timeline for consideration and approval of the College of Optometrists proposed amendments to the Professional Misconduct and Conflict of Interest regulations that have been submitted by the College to the Ministry for approval. March 27, 2012.
295. Mr. Marchese — Enquiry of the Ministry — Will the Minister of Education please explain how much financial support has been provided to childcare operators in the riding of Trinity-Spadina in each of the five years prior to the implementation of full-day kindergarten and in each year since full-day kindergarten was implemented. April 3, 2012.
296. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines explain how the Ministry plans to fund existing Ontario Northland Transportation Commission pensioners, without any employee contributions or matching government contributions, once you divest the ONTC. April 5, 2012.
297. Mr. Fedeli — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Northern Development and Mines explain how the Ministry plans to fund the current unfunded Ontario Northland Transportation Commission pension liability, which totals approximately $100 million. April 5, 2012.
298. Mme Gélinas — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please indicate when she will make new appointments to the Transitional Council of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario. April 16, 2012.
299. Mme Gélinas — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please explain when the government will modernize the occupational health and safety legislation and regulations to protect both the worker and the public from harmful medical radiation. April 16, 2012.
300. Mr. Harris — Enquiry of the Ministry — Would the Minister of the Environment confirm the total number of end-of-life cell phones, in units, collected by Ontario Electronic Stewardship in the first year of the program. April 16, 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 April 5, 2012 – replaces previous lists*

No.	Member	Ballot Date
+1.	Mr. Leone	Debated 11/24/11
+2.	Mr. Shurman	Debated 11/24/11
+3.	Mr. Mantha	Debated 11/24/11
+4.	Mr. Bailey	Debated 12/01/11
+5.	Mr. Orazietti	Debated 12/01/11
+6.	Mr. Smith	Debated 12/01/11
7.	Ms. MacCharles	Debated 12/08/11
8.	Ms. Horwath	Debated 12/08/11
9.	Mr. Dickson	Debated 12/08/11
+10.	Ms. Wong	Debated 02/23/12
11.	Mr. Hillier	Debated 02/23/12
12.	Mr. Colle	Debated 02/23/12
+13.	Ms. Jones	Debated 03/01/12
+14.	Mr. Vanthof	Debated 03/01/12
+15.	Mr. Zimmer	Debated 03/01/12
16	Mr. Clark	Debated 03/08/12
17.	Ms. Thompson	Debated 03/08/12
18.	Mr. Hardeman	Debated 03/08/12
19.	Mr. Hudak	Debated 03/22/12
20.	Mr. Miller (Parry Sound–Muskoka)	Debated 03/22/12
21.	Mrs. Mangat	Debated 03/22/12
+22.	Mr. MacLaren	Debated 03/29/12
23.	Mrs. Witmer	Debated 03/29/12
24.	Ms. Jaczek	Debated 03/29/12
*25.	Ms. Damerla	Debated 04/05/12
*26.	Mrs. Sandals	Debated 04/05/12
*27.	Mr. Yakabuski	Debated 04/05/12
*28.	Mr. Fedeli	04/19/12
29.	Mr. Mauro	04/19/12
30.	Mr. Arnott	04/19/12
31.	Mr. Ouellette	04/26/12
32.	Mr. Sergio	04/26/12
33.	Mrs. Cansfield	04/26/12
34.	Mr. Natyshak	05/03/12
35.	Mr. Milligan	05/03/12
36.	Mr. Berardinetti	05/03/12
37.	Ms. Scott	05/10/12
38.	Mr. Delaney	05/10/12
39.	Mr. Marchese	05/10/12
40.	Mr. Kwinter	05/17/12
41.	Mrs. Elliott	05/17/12
42.	Mrs. McKenna	05/17/12
43.	Mr. Barrett	05/31/12


No.	Member	Ballot Date
44.	Mr. Pettapiece	05/31/12
45.	Mr. Craitor	05/31/12
46.	Mr. Chudleigh	06/07/12
47.	Mrs. Albanese	06/07/12
48.	Mr. Singh	06/07/12
49.	Mr. Flynn	09/13/12
50.	Ms. MacLeod	09/13/12
*51.	Mr. Nicholls	09/13/12
52.	Mr. Schein	09/20/12
53.	Mr. Jackson	09/20/12
54.	Mr. Yurek	09/20/12
55.	Mr. Wilson	09/27/12
56.	Mr. McDonell	09/27/12
57.	Mr. Moridi	09/27/12
58.	Mr. Crack	10/04/12
59.	Mr. Tabuns	10/04/12
60.	Mr. McNaughton	10/04/12
61.	Mr. Klees	10/18/12
62.	Mr. Leal	10/18/12
63.	Miss Taylor	10/18/12
64.	Mr. Dunlop	10/25/12
65.	Mr. Walker	10/25/12
66.	Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek)	10/25/12
67.	Mr. Sorbara	11/01/12
68.	Mme Gélinas	11/01/12
69.	Mrs. Munro	11/01/12
70.	Ms. Forster	11/15/12
71.	Mr. Coteau	11/15/12
72.	Mr. Prue	11/15/12
73.	Mr. McNeely	11/22/12
74.	Ms. Campbell	11/22/12
75.	Ms. DiNovo	11/22/12
76.	Ms. Armstrong	11/29/12
77.	Mr. Balkissoon	11/29/12
78.	Mrs. Piruzza	11/29/12
79.	Mr. Dhillon	12/06/12
80.	Mr. Bisson	12/06/12
81.	Mr. Harris	12/06/12
82.	Mr. Naqvi	12/13/12
83.	Mr. O’Toole	12/13/12
84.	Mr. Qaadri	12/13/12
* Revision *+ Notice Waived*

16 avril 2012

Orders and Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

TODAY’S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

10:30 A.M.

10 H 30

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

1:00 P.M.

13 H

Introduction of Visitors

Présentation des visiteurs

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

AFFAIRES COURANTES

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT

PROJETS DE LOI EN ATTENTE DE SANCTION ROYALE

ORDERS

LEGISLATION

PROJETS DE LOI

Legend

Légende

PRIVATE BILLS

PROJETS DE LOI D’INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

Private Members' Notice of Motion Number 17

Avis de motion numéro 17 émanant d'un député

NOTICES

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES RENVOYÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES FINANCES ET DES AFFAIRES ÉCONOMIQUES

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT

DE LA JUSTICE

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS

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

STANDING COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE LA POLITIQUE SOCIALE

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ NOTICES
OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT
DES DÉPUTÉS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON
JUSTICE POLICY

STANDING COMMITTEE ON
SOCIAL POLICY

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE
LA POLITIQUE SOCIALE