Legislative

Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée

législative
de l’Ontario

Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

No. 138

No 138

2nd Session
41st Parliament

2e session
41e législature

Tuesday
February 20, 2018

Mardi

20 février 2018

9:00 A.M.

9 H

PRAYERS

PRIÈRES

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Mr. Chiarelli,

Sur la motion de M. Chiaelli,

Ordered, That, notwithstanding any Standing Order, the Orders for concurrence in supply for the various ministries and offices, as represented by Government Orders 25 through 33, inclusive, shall be called concurrently; and

That when such Orders are called they shall be considered concurrently in a single debate; and

That two hours shall be allotted to the debate, divided equally among the recognized parties, at the end of which time the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and shall put every question necessary to dispose of the Order for concurrence in supply for each of the ministries and offices referred to above; and

That any required divisions in the Orders for concurrence in supply shall be deferred to Deferred Votes, such votes to be taken in succession, with one five-minute bell.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Treasury Board Secretariat.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Ministry of Energy.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du ministère de l’Énergie.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du ministère des Relations avec les Autochtones et de la Réconciliation.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du ministère de la Sécurité communautaire et des Services correctionnels.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Ministry of Infrastructure.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du ministère de l’Infrastructure.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Ministry of Transportation.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses du ministère des Transports.

Debate arose.

Il s’élève un débat.

Motion for Concurrence in Supply for the Office of Francophone Affairs.

Motion portant l’adoption du budget des dépenses de l’Office des affaires francophones.

Debate arose and after some time the House recessed at 10:15 a.m.

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps, à 10 h 15, la Chambre a suspendu la séance.

10:30 A.M.

10 H 30

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé la Chambre,

That during the adjournment, a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the House by reason of the resignation of Cheri DiNovo as the Member for the Electoral District of Parkdale—High Park, effective December 31, 2017 (Sessional Paper No. 401) (Tabled January 2, 2018).

Accordingly, I have issued my warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for a by-election.

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé la Chambre,

That, during the adjournment, the following documents were tabled:-

Que, pendant l’ajournement, les documents suivants ont été déposés :-

The 2017 Annual Report from the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (Sessional Paper No. 420) (Tabled January 29, 2018).

The Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2017 entitled, Ontario’s Climate Act: From Plan to Progress from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. 423) (Tabled January 30, 2018).

A Report entitled, Hydro One: Updated Financial Analysis of the Partial Sale of Hydro One, Winter 2018 from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. 430) (Tabled February 12, 2018).

The Report from the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario concerning the review of expense claims under the Cabinet Ministers’ and Opposition Leaders’ Expenses Review and Accountability Act, 2002, for submissions received in July, August and September 2017 and complete as of December 15, 2017 (Sessional Paper No. 398) (Tabled December 18, 2017).

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé la Chambre,

That Mr. Fedeli, member for the Electoral District of Nipissing, was recognized as Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.

ORAL QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ORALES

The House recessed at 11:45 a.m.

À 11 h 45, la Chambre a suspendu la séance.

3:00 P.M.

15 H

REPORTS BY COMMITTEES

RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS

The Speaker informed the House,

Le Président a informé la Chambre,

That the Clerk received the Report on Intended Appointments dated February 20, 2018 of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(9), the Report is deemed to be adopted by the House (Sessional Paper No. 435).

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

DÉPÔT DES PROJETS DE LOI

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

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

Bill 194, An Act respecting fairness in procurement. Hon. Ms. McMahon.

Projet de loi 194, Loi concernant l’équité en matière de marchés publics. L’hon. Mme McMahon.

Bill 195, An Act to enact the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Act, 2018 and the Correctional Services and Reintegration Act, 2018, to make related amendments to other Acts, to repeal an Act and to revoke a regulation. Hon. Mme Lalonde.

Projet de loi 195, Loi édictant la Loi de 2018 sur le ministère de la Sécurité communautaire et des Services correctionnels et la Loi de 2018 sur les services correctionnels et la réinsertion sociale, apportant des modifications connexes à d’autres lois et abrogeant une loi et un règlement. L’hon. Mme Lalonde.

MOTIONS

MOTIONS

On motion by Mr. Coteau,

Sur la motion de M. Coteau,

Ordered, That the Standing Committee on Justice Policy be authorized to meet on:

• Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in addition to its regularly scheduled sitting time for the purpose of public hearings for Bill 175, An Act to implement measures with respect to policing, coroners and forensic laboratories and to enact, amend or repeal certain other statutes and revoke a regulation; and

That the Standing Committee on Justice Policy be authorized to meet on:

• Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.;

• Wednesday March 7, 2018 from 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.;

• Tuesday March 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and

• Wednesday March 21, 2018 from 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For the purpose of clause-by-clause consideration of Bill 175, An Act to implement measures with respect to policing, coroners and forensic laboratories and to enact, amend or repeal certain other statutes and revoke a regulation.

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Mr. Coteau,

Sur la motion de M. Coteau,

Ordered, That the following changes be made in the Order of Precedence for Private Members’ Public Business:-

Il est ordonné que les changements suivants soient effectués dans l’ordre de priorité des affaires d’intérêt public émanant des députés :-

Mr. Anderson assumes ballot item number 26

Mr. Delaney assumes ballot item number 41; and

That the requirement for notice be waived for ballot item numbers 30 and 34.

With unanimous consent,

Avec le consentement unanime,

On motion by Mr. Coteau,

Sur la motion de M. Coteau,

Ordered, That the following changes be made to the membership of the following Committees:

On the Standing Committee on Estimates, Mr. Anderson replaces Ms. Kiwala, Mr. Delaney replaces Mr. Colle, Mr. Kwinter replaces Mme Des Rosiers, Mr. Sergio replaces Ms. Hoggarth, Mr. Bradley replaces Mr. Potts, and Ms. Fife replaces Ms. DiNovo; and

On the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, Mr. Duguid replaces Ms. Malhi, and Ms. MacLeod replaces Mr. Fedeli; and

On the Standing Committee on General Government, Ms. Kiwala replaces Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Potts replaces Mr. Fraser; and

On the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, Mrs. Sandals replaces Mme Des Rosiers, and Ms. Wong replaces Ms. Vernile; and

On the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Mrs. Sandals replaces Mr. Kwinter; and

On the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly, Ms. Matthews replaces Ms. Kiwala; and

On the Standing Committee on Social Policy, Mr. Colle replaces Mr. Delaney, Ms. Hoggarth replaces Mr. Dickson, and Mr. Fraser replaces Ms. Malhi; and

On the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills, Mr. Dickson replaces Mr. Sergio, and Ms. Matthews replaces Ms. Vernile; and

On the Standing Committee on Government Agencies, Ms. Kiwala replaces Ms. Vernile, and Mr. Duguid replaces Mr. Bradley.

PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Stevenson Memorial Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-5) Mr. Wilson.

Oral health services (Sessional Paper No. P-51) Mr. Bailey.

Registered nurses (RNs) cuts (Sessional Paper No. P-57) Mme Gélinas.

Fair treatment of the elderly seeking long-term care placement (Sessional Paper No. P-123) Mme Gélinas.

Building Better Long-Term Care (Sessional Paper No. P-130) Mr. Walker.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-165) Mr. Wilson.

County Road 43 Expansion (Sessional Paper No. P-225) Mr. Clark.

Public inquiry into long-term care for seniors (Sessional Paper No. P-229) Ms. Fife.

Landfill developments (Sessional Paper No. P-276) Mr. Hardeman.

Poet Laureate of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-283) Mr. Hatfield.

Anti-Semitism (Sessional Paper No. P-293) Ms. Armstrong.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Second Reading of Bill 193, An Act to enact Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2017 and to amend the Education Act.

Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 193, Loi édictant la Loi Rowan de 2017 sur la sécurité en matière de commotions cérébrales et modifiant la Loi sur l’éducation.

Debate arose and after some time,

Il s’élève un débat et après quelque temps,

The question was then put.

La question a ensuite été mise aux voix.

Vote deferred on request of the Chief Government Whip.

Le vote est différé par requête du Whip en chef du gouvernement.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. Nicholls) informed the House,

Le président suppléant (M. Nicholls) a informé la Chambre,

That I have today laid upon the Table a request by the Member for Lanark—Frontenac—Lennox and Addington to the Honourable J. David Wake, Integrity Commissioner, for an opinion pursuant to Section 30 of the Members’ Integrity Act, 1994, on whether the Member for Simcoe North, Patrick Brown, has contravened the Act or Ontario parliamentary convention (Sessional Paper No. 438).

Mr. Zimmer moved, That the House do now adjourn.

M. Zimmer propose que la Chambre ajourne ses travaux.

Carried on division.

Adoptée au vote.

The House adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

À 17 h 09, la Chambre a ajourné ses travaux.

le président

Dave Levac

Speaker

PETITIONS TABLED PURSUANT TO
STANDING ORDER 39(a)

PÉTITIONS DÉPOSÉES CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE
39a) DU RÈGLEMENT

Global adjustment (Sessional Paper No. P-8) (Tabled February 20, 2018) Mr. Fedeli.

Take immediate action to address the housing situation for adults with developmental disabilities (Sessional Paper No. P-141) (Tabled February 20, 2018) Mr. Fedeli.

Government advertising (Sessional Paper No. P-160) (Tabled February 20, 2018) Mr. Fedeli.

Drive Test (Sessional Paper No. P-249) (Tabled February 20, 2018) Mr. Fedeli.

SESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER 40

DOCUMENTS PARLEMENTAIRES DÉPOSÉS CONFORMÉMENT À L’ARTICLE 40 DU RÈGLEMENT

COMPENDIA:

Bill 194, An Act respecting fairness in procurement (No. 436) (Tabled February 20, 2018).

Bill 195, An Act to enact the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Act, 2018 and the Correctional Services and Reintegration Act, 2018, to make related amendments to other Acts, to repeal an Act and to revoke a regulation (No. 437) (Tabled February 20, 2018).

Adjudicative Tribunals, Medical Eligibility Committee, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Tribunaux décisionnels, Comité d’admissibilité médicale, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 422) (Tabled January 29, 2018).

Adjudicative Tribunals, Ontario Review Board, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Tribunaux décisionnels, Commission ontarienne d’examen, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 403) (Tabled January 22, 2018).

Adjudicative Tribunals, Physician Payment Review Board, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Tribunaux décisionnels, Commission de révision des paiements effectués aux médecins, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 421) (Tabled January 29, 2018).

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 431) (Tabled February 12, 2018).

Case Management Masters Remuneration Commission, Second and Third Report (No. 433) (Tabled February 16, 2018).

Central East LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Centre-Est, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 395) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Central LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Centre, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 388) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Central West LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Centre-Ouest, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 383) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(1) re intended appointments dated December 15, 2017 (No. 397) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(1) re intended appointments dated January 19, 2018 (No. 402) (Tabled January 19, 2018).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(1) re intended appointments dated January 26, 2018 (No. 419) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Certificate pursuant to Standing Order 108(f)(1) re intended appointments dated February 9, 2018 (No. 429) (Tabled February 9, 2018).

Champlain LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS de Champlain, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 396) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Chief Medical Officer of Health, 2016 Annual Report entitled, Improving the Odds: Championing Health Equity in Ontario / Médecin hygiéniste en chef de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel de 2016 intitulé, Améliorer les perspectives : Défendre l’équité en matière de santé en Ontario (No. 434) (Tabled February 20, 2018).

Electrical Safety Authority, 2015-2016 Annual Report (No. 411) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Erie St. Clair LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS d’Érie St-Clair, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 387) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Grain Financial Protection Board, 2016-2017 Annual Report (No. 428) (Tabled February 9, 2018).

Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS de Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 392) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Legal Aid Ontario, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Aide juridique Ontario, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 426) (Tabled February 7, 2018).

Livestock Financial Protection Board, 2016-2017 Annual Report (No. 425) (Tabled February 6, 2018).

Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre Corporation, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Société du palais des congrès de la communauté urbaine de Toronto, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 405) (Tabled January 23, 2018).

Mississauga Halton LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS de Mississauga Halton, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 389) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Niagara Parks Commission, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Commission des parcs du Niagara, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 407) (Tabled January 23, 2018).

North East LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Nord-Est, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 384) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

North Simcoe Muskoka LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS de Simcoe Nord Muskoka, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 394) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

North West LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Nord-Ouest, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 391) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Ontario Film Authority, Annual Report for the period October 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 (No. 414) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Ontario Health Insurance Plan and Independent Health Facilities Program, 2014-2015 Annual Report / Régime d’assurance-santé de l’Ontario et Programme des établissements de santé autonomes, Rapport annuel 2014-2015 (No. 404) (Tabled January 22, 2018).

Ontario Heritage Trust, 2016-2017 Annual Report (No. 408) (Tabled January 24, 2018).

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Société des loteries et des jeux de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 432) (Tabled February 13, 2018).

Ontario Media Development Corporation, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Société de développement de l’industrie des médias de l’Ontario, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 409) (Tabled January 24, 2018).

Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, 2015 Annual Report (No. 416) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Commission de transport Ontario Northland, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 424) (Tabled January 30, 2018).

Ontario Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Trust, 2016 Annual Report (No. 400) (Tabled December 20, 2017).

Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Société du Partenariat ontarien de marketing touristique, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 399) (Tabled December 19, 2017).

Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation, 2016-2017 Annual Report / Société du Centre des congrès d’Ottawa, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 406) (Tabled January 23, 2018).

Professional Engineers Ontario, 2016 Annual Review (No. 427) (Tabled February 8, 2018).

Real Estate Council of Ontario, 2015 Annual Report and 2016-2018 Business Plan (No. 415) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Registrar General, Office of, 2014 Annual Report / Bureau du registraire général de l’état civil, Rapport annuel 2014 (No. 412) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Registrar General, Office of, 2015 Annual Report / Bureau du registraire général de l’état civil, Rapport annuel 2015 (No. 413) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

South East LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Sud-Est, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 386) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

South West LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Sud-Ouest, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 393) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Tarion Warranty Corporation, 2015 Annual Report (No. 417) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Technical Standards and Safety Authority, 2015-2016 Annual Report (No. 410) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Toronto Central LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS du Centre-Toronto, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 390) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

Travel Industry Council of Ontario, 2016 Annual Report and Business Plan (No. 418) (Tabled January 26, 2018).

Waterloo Wellington LHIN, 2016-2017 Annual Report / RLISS de Waterloo Wellington, Rapport annuel 2016-2017 (No. 385) (Tabled December 15, 2017).

RESPONSES TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS

RÉPONSES AUX QUESTIONS ÉCRITES

Final Answers to Question Numbers: 630 and 631.

RESPONSES TO PETITIONS

RÉPONSES AUX PÉTITIONS

Shingles Vaccine (Sessional Paper No. P-67):

(Tabled November 2, 2017) Mr. Hatfield.

To ban the procedure known as “declawing” in the Province of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-170):

(Tabled November 2, 2017) Mme Des Rosiers.

Funding long-term care beds to the cost of living (Sessional Paper No. P-192):

(Tabled November 2, 2017) Mr. Coe.

(Tabled November 2, 16, 2017) Ms. Jones.

Wasaga Beach maintenance (Sessional Paper No. P-228):

(Tabled November 2, 2017) Mr. Wilson.

Highway 661 winter maintenance (Sessional Paper No. P-231):

(Tabled November 2, 14, 16, 23; December 12, 2017) Mme Gélinas.

Proposed Dovercourt and Sudbury SmartTrack station (Sessional Paper No. P-263):

(Tabled November 2, 16, 2017) Mr. Dong.

(Tabled November 16, 2017) Mr. Potts.

(Tabled November 2, 2017) Mr. Qaadri.