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Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"This petition is entitled “Affordable Housing.” Essentially, it’s a petition from community members in St. Paul’s and across the province who are disappointed with the fact that so many folks in Ontario can’t afford to live, whether that’s as a renter or as a... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Economic development | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Anthony Leardi",
"text": [
"It gives me great pleasure to be able to summarize this petition for the benefit of the assembly. It deals with critical minerals.",
"In summary, it’s calling upon the government of Ontario to prioritize the development of critical minerals in the pr... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"This petition is titled “Double Social Assistance Rates.” I want to thank Julia, my constituent, who is from 100 High Park, for collecting signatures on this petition.",
"There are so many Ontarians who rely on social assistance, both Ontario Works... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Public safety | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Christine Hogarth",
"text": [
"I’m really glad we’re able to summarize, because I forgot my glasses, so I can’t actually even read all the details of this petition. But it is about calling on the federal government to prioritize public safety.",
"We have a lot of auto thefts, e... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Tuition | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"This petition is a petition that was sent to us from Justin McLaughlin—he’s actually in Kitchener. He’s simply asking that this government not balance the budget of post-secondary schools on the backs of international students who are paying triple or more in... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"This petition is titled “Make Affordable Housing a Priority.” Housing has never been more expensive than it is today, both to own a home or to rent an apartment. Consecutive governments, both Liberal and Conservative, have failed to make housing a priori... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Cutting Taxes on Small Businesses Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 pour réduire les impôts des petites entreprises | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Pursuant to standing order 100, the member has 12 minutes for their presentation.",
"I recognize again the member for Don Valley West."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Stephanie Bowman",
"text": [
"I am delighted to rise today... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Correction of record | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (Ms. Patrice Barnes)",
"text": [
"Point of order? I recognize the member from Toronto Centre."
]
},
{
"speaker": "MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam",
"text": [
"Thank you very much, Speaker. I am not feeling 100%. I’m fighting a cold—tail end. Don’t worry; I’m... | November 7, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-07/hansard |
Honouring Veterans Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à honorer les anciens combattants | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"When we last debated this bill, the member for St. Catharines had the floor. She still has some time left.",
"I recognize the member for St. Catharines to continue."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens",
"text... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Wearing of pins | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Point of order, the member for Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Laurie Scott",
"text": [
"If you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to allow members to wear lapel pins in recognition of sclerod... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
4-H clubs | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Jordan",
"text": [
"On this date, November 6, we shine a green light to celebrate the achievements of 4-H clubs throughout our province and across Canada, spotlighting our vital connection to our agricultural community.",
"At a recent Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Vi... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Riding of Windsor West | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Lisa Gretzky",
"text": [
"I’m honoured to share with the House how incredible the arts community is in Windsor. Windsor is home to some of the most talented, hard-working entrepreneurs, artists, filmmakers and creators.",
"This year, the Windsor International Film Festival cele... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Kemi Badenoch | [
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Robin Martin",
"text": [
"While some people may be focused on the results of the US election, I want to take the opportunity to congratulate the new Conservative leader of the UK Tories, chosen on November 2, Kemi Badenoch.",
"Badenoch was born in London, England, but was larg... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Political discourse | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Joel Harden",
"text": [
"I’ve been up since 4 a.m. this morning, I think probably like a lot of Canadians. I have a lot of friends in the United States—people who worked hard in the recent election.",
"I want to begin this member statement with a question: Is our movement for j... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Flu and COVID-19 immunization | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Billy Pang",
"text": [
"As we enter respiratory illness season, I urge the people of Ontario to protect themselves and their loved ones by staying up to date with vaccinations.",
"This year, flu and COVID-19 shots are widely available across the province to support our health a... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"The Ford Conservatives have been in power for six years, and the housing crisis is out of control. The government’s own Housing Affordability Task Force said that Ontario needs 1.5 million homes in the next 10 years; that’s 150,000 new homes that need to... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Remembrance Day | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Pinsonneault",
"text": [
"As we approach Remembrance Day, I rise to honour the courageous men and women who have served and continue to serve Canada and to recognize the ongoing efforts in my riding of Lambton–Kent–Middlesex to keep their memory alive.",
"Today, I want to... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Riding of Don Valley West | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Stephanie Bowman",
"text": [
"Don Valley West is home to terrific neighbourhoods and active community groups.",
"Recently, I attended the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame, which honours local residents who have made an impact in sport—this year, it was Olympic gymnast Cassie Lee, wh... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Hate crimes / Ukrainian Remembrance Day ceremony | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Sheref Sabawy",
"text": [
"Many of us have seen the videos, over the weekend, of a violent attack against worshippers at a Hindu temple in Peel region.",
"Unfortunately, in the past year, we have seen too many incidents of hate, violence and vandalism against religious institut... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Remembrance Day | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. David Smith",
"text": [
"I rise today to honour the solemn occasion of Remembrance Day and to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country and the world. This day holds profound personal significance, reminding us of the courage, resilience and dedication of Ca... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Consideration of Bill Pr55 | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I beg to inform the House that, pursuant to standing order 89(a), the Clerk has received a written request that Bill Pr55, An Act respecting Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries, be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"This question is for the Premier.",
"After six long years, we all know how this government works. The Premier cuts deals, insiders cash in, and the people of Ontario are stuck paying the price.",
"Fresh reports from the Narwhal tell a familiar st... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"I’m not getting clear answers—and not from the Premier, clearly—so I’d like to ask the minister responsible at the time if she can shed some light. This question, then, is for the President of the Treasury Board.",
"Despite his senior role in the Minis... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
University and college funding | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Peggy Sattler",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier.",
"Speaker, this government’s failure to ensure the financial stability of Ontario’s post-secondary sector is putting our province’s future at risk. Students can’t thrive, our economy can’t thrive, our communities can’t ... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Energy policies | [
{
"speaker": "MmeDawn Gallagher Murphy",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Energy and Electrification.",
"The previous Liberal government damaged Ontario’s energy system. Under their watch, electricity rates skyrocketed, increasing by 300%. These out-of-control prices made it harder ... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Chris Glover",
"text": [
"To the Premier: This government closed ServiceOntario sites run by Ontario business owners and handed them over to Walmart and Staples. They’re handing over LCBO sales and revenue to Circle K and 7-Eleven.",
"Yesterday, we saw the 34 bids submitted to ... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Transportation infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Christine Hogarth",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Transportation.",
"As we know, our population is rapidly growing, and it’s important that we have the transportation infrastructure needed to keep up with the people. We need to keep our people moving in our comm... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Forest firefighting | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Lise Vaugeois",
"text": [
"Working without protective equipment, wildland firefighters, treated by this government as second-class first responders, are exposed to life-threatening levels of toxins 16 hours a day for six months, all while working and sleeping in carcinogen-saturated ... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Karen McCrimmon",
"text": [
"Speaker, what is it going to take to make this government take the family doctor crisis seriously? This government is failing Ontarians in every comer of the province.",
"In the member for Etobicoke–Lakeshore’s riding, 21,000 people do not have a f... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Veterans | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Laurie Scott",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism.",
"We all know how much veterans mean to our province. They fought for our freedom and safety, putting their lives on the line. These veterans gave so much to build our communities, an... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Municipal funding | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Vanthof",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Finance.",
"This week, there was a tragic incident in Cobalt, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim of the attack and the families involved, and our thanks go to the OPP and the first responders.",
"L... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Land use planning | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bobbi Ann Brady",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. As he is aware, there is a proposal from Empire Homes to dump a city of 40,000 within one of the province’s largest industrial parks at Nanticoke. This hare-brained idea was tried in the 1970s at Townsend, just down the road... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Health care workers | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Brian Riddell",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Colleges and Universities.",
"Under the previous Liberal government, Ontario’s health care system struggled. Hospitals were crowded, wait times were long, and there were not enough health care workers to meet the gro... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Licence Appeal Tribunal | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Tom Rakocevic",
"text": [
"My question is for the Premier. This week, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association released a report revealing a disturbing trend at the Licence Appeal Tribunal. In 2023, adjudicators sided with insurance companies over injured people a whopping 90% of the ti... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Northern economy | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ross Romano",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Northern Development. In northern Ontario, we know that our businesses face unique challenges. Resource-based industries are the backbone of many communities in the north. These industries create jobs and keep our towns aliv... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens",
"text": [
"Last week, Community Care for St. Catharines and Thorold, one of the region’s major food program providers, reported their highest number of families served through their food banks in a single day: 269 households—listen up over there. Last yea... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Visitors | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The member for Brantford–Brant has informed me that he has a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Will Bouma",
"text": [
"I didn’t have the opportunity earlier, but very quickly, I wanted to welcome Ivy McCreary, my co-o... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Time allocation | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"We have a deferred vote on government notice of motion number 26 relating to the allocation of time on Bill 212, An Act to enact two Acts and amend various Acts with respect to highways, broadband-related expropriation and other transportation-r... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Election Finances Amendment Act (Quarterly Allowances), 2024 / Loi de 2024 modifiant la Loi sur le financement des élections (allocations trimestrielles) | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.",
"First reading agreed to."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Would the minister care to briefly explain his bill?"
]
... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Day of Reflection for Indian Residential Schools Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la Journée de réflexion sur les pensionnats indiens | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.",
"First reading agreed to."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Would the member like to briefly explain his bill?"
]
},... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Cancer treatment | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I would like to thank Mrs. Betty McIsaac from Val Caron in my riding for these petitions.",
"The petitions are called “Coverage for Take-Home Cancer Drugs.” I don’t wish cancer upon anybody, but if you do have it and you need drugs, if they are admini... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Post-stroke treatment | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ted Hsu",
"text": [
"I have a petition from Kingston and the Islands entitled “Timeline for a Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Program.” It calls on the Ontario government to commit to a timeline for rolling out the new post-stroke rehabilitation program, which was announced by this govern... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Transportation infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Andrew Dowie",
"text": [
"I have a petition which asks the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to build road capacity all throughout the province given that road networks are essential for getting goods and people from place to place in a reasonable amount of time.",
"I’ll certainl... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Terence Kernaghan",
"text": [
"It’s my honour to present the following petition on behalf of Sally Palmer, professor emeritus at the School of Social Work at McMaster University. It is titled “Petition to Raise Social Assistance Rates.”",
"This petition talks about the Market B... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ted Hsu",
"text": [
"I have a petition, also from Kingston. It doesn’t have a title, but it’s about family and work. It asks the government to reduce the clawback to ODSP recipients who have an income-earning partner—so, a clawback on the income of their partner.",
"Why is this... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Public safety | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Jordan",
"text": [
"This petition is concerning something that’s been raised in this House by all parties, and that is the increasing incidence of auto theft, currently concerning the federal bail system. It’s calling on the federal government to enact stronger bails, especially... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Tenant protection | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Lise Vaugeois",
"text": [
"This is a petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario entitled “Bring Back Real Rent Control.” We know that rent control on buildings built after 2018 does not exist. We also know that it’s never been more expensive to rent, and that people are being ev... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Brian Riddell",
"text": [
"My petition is from a person from Toronto, and it’s to take immediate action to increase the construction of new homes, streamline the development process and implement policies to ensure affordable housing accessible to all Ontarians.",
"I give it to... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Homelessness | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jessica Bell",
"text": [
"This is a petition entitled “We Can End Homelessness.” The people who signed this petition support stronger tenant protections so people aren’t evicted into homelessness, as well as increasing minimum wage and social assistance rates so people request afford... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Ontario Place | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Chris Glover",
"text": [
"This petition is entitled “Save Ontario Place.” It talks about the history of Ontario Place, how it’s been a cherished public space for 50 years. It’s owned and operated by the people of Ontario. It was designed to celebrate Ontario ingenuity. The IMAX theat... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Northern Health Travel Grant | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I would like to thank Louise Baliski, from Hanmer in my riding, for these petitions. They’re called “Let’s Fix the Northern Health Travel Grant.”",
"As you know, Speaker, people living in northern Ontario cannot always access the full service of our h... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I would like to thank Richard Lagrandeur from Hanmer in my riding for these petitions. They’re called, “Improve Access to Primary Care.”",
"Speaker, medicare is a program that defines us as Ontarians, as Canadians. Care is based on our needs, not on o... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Emergency services | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I would like to thank Charles Tossell for these petitions. It’s called, “911 Everywhere in Ontario.”",
"Everybody knows that if you face an emergency, you dial 911. We teach our kids—ask the pages; they all know. We teach them to dial 911. Unfortunate... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Prévention du vapotage chez les jeunes | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"J’aimerais remercier Nicole Beaudry de Hanmer dans mon comté pour cette pétition qui s’appelle « Protéger les jeunes du vapotage ».",
"En ce moment, on en connaît très peu sur les effets à long terme du vapotage sur les jeunes. Par contre, on sait que... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Labour legislation | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I would like to thank Michael and Sabrina Harris for this petition. It’s called “Enact Anti-Scab Labour Law.”",
"Strikes and lockouts are rare in Ontario: 97% of all collective agreements are negotiated without any work disruption. But anti-replacemen... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Building Ontario For You Act (Budget Measures), 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à bâtir l’Ontario pour vous (mesures budgétaires) | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Pursuant to order of the House passed earlier today, I am now required to put the question.",
"Mr. Piccini has moved second reading of Bill 216, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes.",
"Is it th... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Building Ontario For You Act (Budget Measures), 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à bâtir l’Ontario pour vous (mesures budgétaires) | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (MmeLucille Collard)",
"text": [
"Pursuant to the order of the House passed earlier today, I am now required to put the question.",
"Mr. Bethlenfalvy has moved third reading of Bill 216, An Act to implement Budget measures and to enact and amend various statutes.... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur le désengorgement du réseau routier et le gain de temps | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (MmeLucille Collard)",
"text": [
"Pursuant to the order of the House passed earlier today, I am now required to put the question.",
"Mr. Sarkaria has moved second reading of Bill 212, An Act to enact two Acts and amend various Acts with respect to highways, broad... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Affordable Energy Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur l’énergie abordable | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (MmeLucille Collard)",
"text": [
"Pursuant to the order of the House passed earlier today, I am now required to put the question.",
"Mr. Lecce has moved second reading of Bill 214, An Act to amend various energy statutes respecting long term energy planning, chan... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Honouring Veterans Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à honorer les anciens combattants | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (MmeLucille Collard)",
"text": [
"We’re continuing debate, and the member for Renfrew–Nipissing–Pembroke had the floor.",
"1610"
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Yakabuski",
"text": [
"It is an honour to be able to stand in my place today to spea... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Honouring Veterans Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à honorer les anciens combattants | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (MmeLucille Collard)",
"text": [
"I recognize the minister to start debate."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Graham McGregor",
"text": [
"I’ve been very moved by the speeches thus far. This is a great bill, and I want to thank all our colleagues in the Ho... | November 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-06/hansard |
Honouring Veterans Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à honorer les anciens combattants | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Would the minister care to lead off the debate."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Graham McGregor",
"text": [
"Good morning. I just want to note off the top that I’ll be sharing my time with a few of my colleagues: the member for Mi... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Anniversary of MS Chi-Cheemaun | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Rick Byers",
"text": [
"Colleagues, on September 29, my wife Margot and I had the great pleasure of joining a large group of passengers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the MS Chi-Cheemaun, the amazing vessel which runs between Tobermory at the tip of the Bru... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Hospital parking fees | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Wayne Gates",
"text": [
"In Niagara, residents are paying out-of-control rates for parking at our local hospitals. It’s $3 for just a half an hour of parking, and $16 a day. It’s no secret we have an affordability crisis in the province of Ontario. Costs for rent, groceries, gas and ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Whitby Health Centre | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Lorne Coe",
"text": [
"I had the opportunity last week to open a 154,000-square-foot health and wellness centre in west Whitby. The centre is the most extensive medical group practice in Canada. This innovative facility will provide hard-working families in Whitby with access to urge... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Child and family services | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"A constituent of mine has been in crisis for five long years. She is a mom who had to quit her job and is completely burnt out trying to care for her 24/7, complex high-needs eight-year-old daughter. Last week, after exhausting every avenue possible, she ga... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Remembrance Day | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jess Dixon",
"text": [
"Both of my grandfathers saw active service. David Dixon served in the Royal Navy and David Dyke saved in the Royal Canadian Artillery and came under heavy fire at Monte Cassino. When I was younger, I felt like I always heard this poem read at Remembrance Day c... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Chandra Pasma",
"text": [
"This government has broken our health care system, and it is regular people who are paying the price. This past weekend, I heard three stories from constituents that highlight the state that our hospitals are in. One of the people I spoke to spent eight hou... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Clarissa Townsend | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ric Bresee",
"text": [
"Today, I rise to recognize an extraordinary individual from our community, nurse practitioner Clarissa Townsend, who recently received the prestigious 2024 nurse practitioners of Ontario Boehringer Ingelheim Award for her outstanding contributions to patient c... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Le Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans | [
{
"speaker": "M. Stephen Blais",
"text": [
"J’ai l’honneur de prendre la parole aujourd’hui pour parler d’une organisation francophone extraordinaire dans ma circonscription. Le Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans, ou le MIFO, soutient les francophones de l’est de l’Ontario depuis 40 ans.",
... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Brampton athletes | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Amarjot Sandhu",
"text": [
"Today I’m honoured to recognize three remarkable Bramptonians, a part of the Toronto Pearson Airport Running Club, who have achieved extraordinary milestones, showcasing that age and challenges are no barrier to endurance and excellence.",
"At the ag... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ross Romano",
"text": [
"This past Friday, November 1, 2024, I had the privilege of being a part of a new phase in the history of Sault Ste. Marie’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25. They needed a new building, and they have found an innovative way to achieve their goal.",
"Thro... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"This question is for the Premier. Housing starts are down. Targets are, apparently, out of reach for this government and the crisis is getting worse than ever.",
"We did what the government won’t do. We put a real housing plan on the table, a plan that... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"Let’s talk about this government’s record, shall we? This question again is going to go to the Premier. One year ago when this government got caught trying to sell off the greenbelt to insiders, they promised to review the Lobbyists Registration Act. That wa... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"Back to the Premier: Over 2.5 million people in Ontario don’t have access to primary care right now. The current shortage of family doctors means the number of unattached patients is going to double in the next few years. That’s 4.4 million people, or one in... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Life sciences sector | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Christine Hogarth",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Across the province, we are seeing companies invest, expand and create great-paying jobs. That’s what happens when you cut red tape and ensure the conditions are there for ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Homelessness | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jessica Bell",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. Over the past six years, homelessness has surged, and the shelters are full. There are now over 1,400 encampments in Ontario. The Conservatives could take responsibility and invest in affordable housing, but instead they’re bla... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Transportation infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Aris Babikian",
"text": [
"My question is for the parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Transportation. Under the Premier’s leadership, Ontario is a top choice for families and workers to live. People are coming here to build their careers and to start new lives, and that’s some... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Teresa J. Armstrong",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. Recently, I met Carolynne, a 79-year-old woman living in my community. She was diagnosed with a stage 4 single prolapsed bladder three years ago and is still waiting for critical surgery. While waiting to see specialists... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Mary-Margaret McMahon",
"text": [
"Good morning, Mr. Speaker. While this Premier is busy distracting the public with booze, bike lanes and subterranean passages, 2.5 million Ontarians are being hung out to dry without family doctors. In his own riding of Etobicoke North, 32,000 peopl... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Pinsonneault",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. The people of Ontario know that our farmers are the backbone of this community. They work hard day in and day out to put food on our table. But right now, they’re facing one of the ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Northern police services | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Sol Mamakwa",
"text": [
"Meegwetch, Speaker.",
"Remarks in Anishininiimowin.",
"This government isn’t in it for the municipalities in northern Ontario. In northwestern Ontario, Red Lake, Dryden, Kenora, Ear Falls, Machin, Ignace and Pickle Lake all saw substantial rises i... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Transportation infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Michael Mantha",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Transportation. Over the summer, residents of Manitoulin Island were left stranded for long periods because of mechanical failures on the Little Current Swing Bridge. This happened several times over the summer, with no no... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Public safety | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Billy Pang",
"text": [
"My question is to the Solicitor General. Community safety is a major concern for people across Ontario, especially in my riding of Markham–Unionville. Every day, families worry about the safety of their neighbourhoods. They want to know that our government is ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Justice system | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. Survivors of intimate partner violence have been telling this government that the court backlogs and delays created by their underfunding are denying survivors and victims of crime access to justice.",
"The Premier’s ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Ontario film and television industry | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jess Dixon",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Film and television production has been a big success story across our province, especially in my own area. I’m from Cambridge. The Handmaid’s Tale is largely filmed there, as was the Queen’s Gamb... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Municipal by-election in Toronto | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"That concludes our question period for this morning. There are four members who have informed me they have a point of order they wish to raise. We’ll start with the member for Don Valley West."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Stephanie Bowman... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Flu immunization | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The member for Don Valley East."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Adil Shamji",
"text": [
"I just wanted to remind all members in the House that there is a flu clinic taking place at the legislative library today until 3 o’ clock. Th... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Visitor | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Rob Flack",
"text": [
"I would like to take this opportunity to welcome my wife, Denise, who is up in the gallery. Welcome to Queen’s Park."
]... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
The Abiezer Pentecostal Church (Toronto) Act, 2024 | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.",
"First reading agreed to."
]
}
] | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Skybolt Construction Company Limited Act, 2024 | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.",
"First reading agreed to."
]
}
] | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I would like to thank Mrs. Nancy Corcoran for these petitions. They’re called “Justice after Birth Injury.”",
"I don’t know if you know, Speaker, but the Canadian Medical Protective Association is a taxpayer-funded organization whose mandate is to def... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Public safety | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Tom Rakocevic",
"text": [
"This petition is about taking action on auto theft in Ontario, something that many across the province, in the midst of this auto theft crisis that we’re experiencing, are calling for—over $1 billion of lost money each year; 80% of the vehicles stolen here ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jamie West",
"text": [
"This petition is entitled “Petition to Raise Social Assistance Rates.” There have been countless signatures on this petition. We’ve all been tabling them.",
"Basically, what they talk about is how our social assistance rates are well below Canada’s offic... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Transportation infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Dave Smith",
"text": [
"I have a petition from some people in my riding. It talks about how the population of Ontario has grown significantly over the past number of years, and that this means that there’s an increase of traffic on our roads, and we need to make sure that we’re doing... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I would like to thank Mr. Brian Smit from Oxford for these petitions. He has gathered names from Oxford, London and Stittsville. It’s against privatization of our health care system.",
"The petition talks about that the cost of delivering surgery in p... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Dave Smith",
"text": [
"I have another petition from people in my riding about affordable housing. We know that we cannot be leaving anyone behind. We have to have the entire suite of housing available. Many different options need to be made available for people—not just purchasing, ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Tom Rakocevic",
"text": [
"This petition was presented by Dr. Sally Palmer, who has been an absolute champion in fighting for those receiving social assistance and calling for an increase in rates. As we know, those living below the poverty line in the midst of an affordability crisi... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Anthony Leardi",
"text": [
"I have a petition here, and it deals with the issue of housing.",
"I’ll summarize the petition as follows: It wants to bridge the gap between the demand for homes and the supply of homes. The petition goes on to say that the lack of new housing is le... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
Highway maintenance | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jamie West",
"text": [
"This petition is kind of near and dear—it’s not in Sudbury, but near Sudbury, and we have similar issues.",
"Back in 1998, a 14-kilometre section of Highway 67 was downloaded to the town of Iroquois Falls. Over time, the population has declined, and the ... | November 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-05/hansard |
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