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Islamophobia | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Peggy Sattler",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. Speaker, today marks three years since the hate-motivated terror attack that took the lives of four members of London’s Afzaal family—Salman, Madiha, Talat and 15-year-old Yumnah, who would have been graduating this week from ... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Sam Oosterhoff",
"text": [
"Constituents in my riding of Niagara West have come to me now for several years sharing their concerns about the pinch of the federal carbon tax. Each and every April, we’ve seen this job-killing, expensive carbon tax increase, putting more and more pressu... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Government spending | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Catherine Fife",
"text": [
"My question is for the Premier. Spending an unnecessary $225 million to get out of the Beer Store agreement early, ending the waste water surveillance program: These are just some of the recent careless and irresponsible decisions of this Conservative gove... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Patrice Barnes",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. We disagree with the Liberals about a lot of things, but one fundamental difference is when it comes to taxes. Liberals believe they know how to spend money better than the ha... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Northern health services | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jamie West",
"text": [
"Hope Air provides free flights and services for patients living in underserved and remote communities in northern Ontario, and without it, a lot of northerners wouldn’t be able to access essential medical care. Darlene Sargent from my riding said, “When I need... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Consumer protection | [
{
"speaker": "MmeLucille Collard",
"text": [
"Many Ontarians have lost trust in the ability of the Licence Appeal Tribunal to fairly adjudicate homeowner warranty disputes with Tarion. Homeowners’ success rate at the LAT is very low, with Canadians for Properly Built Homes reporting that homeowners ha... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ernie Hardeman",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery. People in the riding of Oxford have repeatedly expressed concerns over the rising cost of living and how the Liberal carbon tax is making their lives more difficult. But instead of he... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Air quality | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Sandy Shaw",
"text": [
"Speaker, my question is for the Premier. We cannot take clean air for granted, especially as the climate emergency fuels more and more wildfires in our province. We just need to look back to last summer’s unprecedented wildfire season. In our communities, we a... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Protection of privacy | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Kaleed Rasheed",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery. Ontarians have observed a growing number of media reports about cyber security breaches occurring worldwide. As our information technology systems progress, cyber criminals are also be... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Brian Saunderson",
"text": [
"My question is for the Associate Minister of Small Business. My riding of Simcoe–Grey is home to thousands of small businesses that provide goods and services to the residents of Ontario and good-paying jobs. The Liberal carbon tax is hurting those busin... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Waste water monitoring | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Jeff Burch",
"text": [
"Speaker, through you to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing: Yesterday, it was announced that Ontario is terminating the waste water surveillance program designed to monitor infectious diseases. Dr. Thomas Piggott, the medical officer of health and C... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Trevor Jones",
"text": [
"Good morning, Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. This week, we’re celebrating Local Food Week in Ontario. It’s an opportunity to promote farmers while also recognizing the important role of food processors, restau... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Summer greetings | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"A number of members have informed me they wish to raise points of order. I’ll start with the member for Ottawa South."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Fraser",
"text": [
"As is tradition in here—we’re heading into the summer br... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Visitor | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Goldie Ghamari",
"text": [
"I just want to welcome my lovely mother to the Ontario Legislature, Sara Hooshiyarfard. I love you, Mom. Welcome."
]
}
] | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Birthday of member’s son | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Next, the Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Charmaine A. Williams",
"text": [
"Because we won’t be here on Monday, I would like to wish my first-born, my son Malik, a ha... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
D-Day anniversary | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Kevin Holland",
"text": [
"Mr. Speaker, I think if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent for a moment of silence in recognition of the anniversary of D-Day."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The member for Thunder Bay–Atikokan... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Summer greetings | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I believe the Premier might have a point of order. Premier?"
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Doug Ford",
"text": [
"Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker. As my colleagues mentioned—and I’m glad you said your younger brother, not your old... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Electric vehicles | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Next, we have a deferred vote on private member’s notice of motion number 109.",
"Call in the members. This is a five-minute bell.",
"The division bells rang from 1150 to 1155."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Ar... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Legislative pages | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Next, I must ask our pages to assemble.",
"It’s never too early to say a word of thanks to our legislative pages. Our pages are smart, trustworthy and hard-working, and they’re indispensable to the effective functioning of the chamber. We ... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Royal assent / Sanction royale | [
{
"speaker": "Hon. Edith Dumont (Lieutenant Governor)",
"text": [
"Pray be seated. Veuillez vous asseoir."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"May it please Your Honour, the Legislative Assembly of the province has, at its present meetings thereof, passe... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Standing Committee on Government Agencies | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I beg to inform the House that today the Clerk received the report on intended appointments dated June 6, 2024, of the Standing Committee on Government Agencies. Pursuant to standing order 110(f)(9), the report is deemed to be adopted by the Hou... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Poulak and Rachar 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."
]
}
] | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
The Oakville Players 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."
]
}
] | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Stopping Illegal Handgun Smuggling Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à stopper la contrebande d’armes de poing illégales | [
{
"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": [
"I invite the member for Toronto–Danforth to briefly introduce ... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Persons Day Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 proclamant la Journée de l’affaire « personne » | [
{
"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 from Beaches–East York like to briefly explai... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
House and committee sittings / Séances de la Chambre et des comités | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Trevor Jones",
"text": [
"Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I move that, when the House adjourns today it shall stand adjourned until 10:15 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024; and",
"That in addition to any other committee meetings authorized by the House, the standing committees be a... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Ontario Legislature Internship Programme | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I’m going to ask for the attention of the House for one moment. As some members have done earlier today, I would also like to take a moment to thank our legislative interns. The Ontario Legislature Internship Program, or OLIP, has a rich history... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur le Mois de la sécurité et de la protection de la vie privée des enfants en ligne | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Pursuant to standing order 100, the member has 12 minutes for their presentation."
]
},
{
"speaker": "MmeLucille Collard",
"text": [
"It is an honour to rise today on this last day of our spring session for second reading o... | June 6, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-06/hansard |
Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la prévention de la vente de chiots contraire à l’éthique | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Further debate?"
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens",
"text": [
"Good morning, Speaker, and good morning, everyone. It is always an honour to speak on behalf of the residents of Niagara and St. Catharines and... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Report, Financial Accountability Officer | [
{
"speaker": "The Deputy Speaker (Ms. Donna Skelly)",
"text": [
"I beg to inform the House that the following document was tabled: a report entitled Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Spending Plan Review from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario.",
"Orders of the day... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Mental health services | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Nolan Quinn",
"text": [
"Last week, the Mental Health Commission of Canada hosted their first Father’s Day at the Park reception here at Queen’s Park. Not only did this reception focus on men’s mental health and the unique challenges they face; it also offered a safe environment for ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Anti-racism activities | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jessica Bell",
"text": [
"This week I met with the National Council of Canadian Muslims to discuss the rise of Islamophobia in Ontario; of the multiple incidents of violence targeting Muslim communities and mosques; of the hundreds of cases of mistreatment of Muslim and Palestinian s... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Government investments | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Amarjot Sandhu",
"text": [
"I rise in the House today to share two significant milestones for the residents of Brampton. The first milestone I want to celebrate is our government bringing a second hospital to Brampton. Our request for qualifications has been issued to select a qualif... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Labour dispute | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"Mine mill Unifor Local 598 members from Sudbury, including the member from Sudbury’s dad, travelled to the headquarters of Jarlette Health Services on Monday to hold an information picket in support of the workers at the Elizabeth Centre in Val Caron. Why d... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Skilled trades | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. David Smith",
"text": [
"I commend our government’s efforts to integrate youth into skilled trades amid high unemployment and labour shortages. This is a big game-changer to Scarborough Centre youth.",
"Significant enhancements to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, suppo... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Colleen Wake | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Teresa J. Armstrong",
"text": [
"I rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend, Colleen Wake. As the youngest of six siblings, she was lovingly referred to by her family as the baby sister. Her sons, Alex and Collin, along with her family, are deeply saddened by the loss of their belo... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Thornhill Presbyterian Church | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Laura Smith",
"text": [
"Last week, the Thornhill Presbyterian Church celebrated their 175th anniversary, marking 175 years as a vibrant, multicultural and intergenerational congregation. From its humble beginnings on Yonge Street to its current location just down the road from my of... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Events in Ottawa–Vanier | [
{
"speaker": "MmeLucille Collard",
"text": [
"Last week, I joined the residents of Ottawa–Vanier as they kicked off the summer with festivities across the riding. I attended the popular summer fest in Beacon Hill alongside Mayor Sutcliffe, MP Fortier, city councillor Tim Tierney and community associat... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
D-Day anniversary | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Yakabuski",
"text": [
"After the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill knew that victory over Germany would only be achieved with a future invasion of continental Europe. After the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor and the subsequent declaration of ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Toniata Public School | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Clark",
"text": [
"Today, I rise to recognize a very special anniversary in my riding of Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. This past Saturday, Toniata Public School celebrated their 60th anniversary and I was pleased to attend the celebration with the current s... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Annual report and statistical report, Information and Privacy Commissioner | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I beg to inform the House that the following document was tabled: the 2023 annual report and 2023 statistical report, entitled Beyond Imagination: Planning for Ontarians’ Digital Future, from the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissione... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Wearing of poppies | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Point of order, the government House leader."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Paul Calandra",
"text": [
"I’m seeking unanimous consent to allow members to wear poppies today, Wednesday, June 5, and tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, in re... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
D-Day anniversary | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"A second point of order by the government House leader."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Paul Calandra",
"text": [
"First, let me just thank all colleagues for this. As you know, the end of a session can be very fluid, so all membe... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Visitors | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I wish to inform the House that we have some special guests with us today, former members of the Legislature: The member for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek in the 39th, 40th, 41st and 42nd Parliaments, Paul Miller—welcome back; and the member for Wi... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Government spending | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"Good morning, Speaker. This question is for the Premier.",
"This government knows how to spend big on vanity ads and projects that favour their friends. In fact, their fiscal plans are going to see Ontario’s deficit triple this year. Across Ontario, me... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Special education | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"The Ontario deficit is triple again this year, Speaker, I remind the minister.",
"Anyway, back to the Premier: In February, we saw the loss of 300 school board positions that support children with special needs in Mississauga, in Brampton and in Caledo... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Children’s mental health services | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Sol Mamakwa",
"text": [
"Speaker, this year’s Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario survey reveals high levels of violence in our schools: 77% of their members have experienced violence in the classroom.",
"It’s worse in the north. The wait-lists are up to 24 months to acc... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The member for Brampton North."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Graham McGregor",
"text": [
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And, gosh, Mr. Speaker, you look great today.",
"My question is for the Minister of Energy. I don’t need any ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Pharmacare | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"This week, Canadians are celebrating the introduction of universal pharmacare. A big part of this commitment includes access to contraception. This will make a huge difference to realizing reproductive health and equity for women, queer, trans and non-binary ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Andrew Dowie",
"text": [
"It’s always a great day when Percy Hatfield is in our presence, so welcome.",
"Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, or as I dub him, the minister for green automotive production, Windsor-Essex.",
... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Mental health services | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Terence Kernaghan",
"text": [
"Speaker, when people have the courage to reach out for mental health help, there must be someone there to listen and guide them to proper services.",
"When Amanda called a 24/7 hotline, and despite the receptionist exclaiming, “Wow, that’s a lot,”... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Government spending | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Stephen Blais",
"text": [
"My question is for the Premier.",
"Mr. Speaker, over the years, I’ve received numerous emails, phone calls and letters about the state of our education system. Recently, Catholic teachers reached out to articulate concerns about the teacher shortage, ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Sheref Sabawy",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The Liberal carbon tax is driving up the cost of everyday essentials and making life unaffordable for Ontarians. With summer fast approaching, many families are looking forward to taking some ti... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Front-line workers | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"Ma question est pour la ministre de la Santé. Today, paramedics and dispatchers from Thunder Bay to Kingston and all across our province have come to Queen’s Park to share with us legislators the challenges they are facing on the front line of emergency car... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Government spending | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Mary-Margaret McMahon",
"text": [
"If I had a billion dollars",
"If I had a billion dollars",
"Well, I’d buy you a house",
"I would buy you a fourplex in this housing crisis",
"And if I had a billion dollars",
"If I had a billion dollars",
"I’d buy... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Stephen Crawford",
"text": [
"My question is for the Associate Minister of Housing. All Ontarians deserve to find a home that best meets their needs and budget. The previous Liberal government, supported by the NDP, failed to plan ahead for the future needs of Ontarians, and now the ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Ministry spending | [
{
"speaker": "Miss Monique Taylor",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services.",
"The Financial Accountability Office released a report this morning which projects the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has allocated $3.7 billion less ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Dave Smith",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development. The Liberal carbon tax is harmful to every single person in this province. It does nothing for the environment, and it only punishes the people of Ontario with higher costs for dai... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 pour réduire les formalités administratives afin de construire plus de logements | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Call in the members. This is a five-minute bell.",
"The division bells rang from 1201 to 1206."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Members will please take their seats.",
"On June 3, 2... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Patient-to-Nurse Ratios for Hospitals Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur les ratios patients-personnel infirmier dans les hôpitaux | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Call in the members. This is a five-minute bell.",
"The division bells rang from 1215 to 1216."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"On June 4, 2024, la députée Gélinas moved second reading of... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Reception | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Two members have informed me they have points of order they wish to raise.",
"The member for Parkdale–High Park."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"On behalf of the Tibetan Women’s Association of On... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Correction of record | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The member for Ottawa South has a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Fraser",
"text": [
"Yes, Speaker, a point of order: I’d like to correct my record. In my question on Monday, I inadvertently said that the gover... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Mark Stoddart | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The next point of order, the member for Toronto–St. Paul’s."
]
},
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"I just wanted to express congratulations for Mark Stoddart, who is not only a friend of our Ontario Poet Laureate,... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Reception | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Point of order, the member for Nickel Belt."
]
},
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"I’m just inviting everybody who would like to listen or talk to paramedics, they are in room 351 from 1 till 3 this afternoon. E... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Municipal Accountability and Integrity Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la responsabilité et l’intégrité au niveau municipal | [
{
"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 briefly like to explain his bill?"
]
},... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Sacred Spaces, Safe Places Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 pour des lieux sacrés sécuritaires | [
{
"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 for Ottawa South like to briefly explain his ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Month Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur le Mois de la justice reproductive et de la santé maternelle chez les personnes noires | [
{
"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 her bill?"
]
},... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Trevor Jones",
"text": [
"I move that the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be authorized to attend the National Conference of State Legislatures in Louisville, Kentucky, from August 4 to August 7, 2024."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Trevor Jones",
"text": [
"Mr. Speaker, I move that the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be authorized to travel outside of Ontario during the 2024 summer adjournment."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Is it the pleas... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Committee sittings | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Trevor Jones",
"text": [
"I move that the Standing Committee on Justice Policy be authorized to meet at the call of the Chair during the summer 2024 adjournment of the House in relation to its study on intimate partner violence."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted A... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Catherine Fife",
"text": [
"This petition was delivered to me by Sally Palmer, who is the chair of the Hamilton Social Work Action Committee. It calls out the failure of the ODSP and OW rates and calls for these rates to be doubled in the province of Ontario so that we do not have le... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Endometriosis | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"This petition is entitled “Endometriosis Awareness Action.” It’s got hundreds of signatures, and it’s calling for this government to recognize endometriosis as a disease that impacts women, especially BIPOC women. It is currently under-researched and underfun... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Addiction services | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"There is a drug-poisoning crisis in Ontario, and that is resulting in the deaths of, on average, 10 people a day. In 2023, 3,753 people died needlessly—because these deaths are preventable.",
"The government of Ontario has a responsibility to ensur... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Land use planning | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Catherine Fife",
"text": [
"Farmland in the province of Ontario is under attack; we lose 319 acres a day.",
"The agricultural sector contributes $48 billion in economic development to the province of Ontario.",
"In Waterloo region, 770 acres of prime farmland are being de... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Addiction services | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Mike Schreiner",
"text": [
"This petition was handed to me personally by Doris Grinspun of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario at a rally here at Queen’s Park.",
"The petition notes that, due to the drug-poisoning crisis, about 10 people a day are tragically dying in ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Police in schools | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"We cannot police ourselves out of violence, and that also includes in our school spaces, so I’m honoured to stand here and present this petition. It’s a petition calling for the removal of police-in-school programs across Ontario. The petition has been signed... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"This petition is titled “Raise Social Assistance Rates.”",
"The rates for Ontario Works have been frozen, and the small increases for ODSP, the Ontario Disability Support Program, leave recipients still struggling and well below the poverty line. S... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Mental health services | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Catherine Fife",
"text": [
"This petition calls for greater mental health services in the province of Ontario. It has been inspired by Kaitlyn Roth, who died by suicide after seeking assistance from the system.",
"Some 4,500 people die from suicide in Canada each day. These are... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Education funding | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Sandy Shaw",
"text": [
"I have a petition to adequately fund the Ontario public school system. This is a particularly important petition considering the recent tragedy that we saw with Landyn passing in the school system.",
"This petition highlights the fact that we have a ment... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"The petition is entitled “Petition: To Raise Social Assistance Rates.”",
"Yesterday, I had a chance to meet with the Disability Without Poverty coalition, and I’m here to say that people with disabilities in Ontario are struggling. They are starving, an... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Injured workers | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"In Ontario, about 200,000 to 300,000 people are injured on the job every year.",
"Over a century ago, workers gave up their right to sue their employer in exchange for a system that would provide them with a just compensation. However, that is not ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Sexual violence and harassment | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Catherine Fife",
"text": [
"This petition calls on Lydia’s Law to be called to justice committee.",
"It’s good to hear that the justice committee will be dealing with the IPV issue over the summer.",
"We all can never accept that 1,326 sexual assault offenders walked out ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Education funding | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"This petition is calling to stop the Conservative government’s education cuts. I absolutely support this petition. It has been signed by hundreds of community members, including my own, and folks from across the city and in other ridings as well. It’s demandi... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Public transit | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"This petition is titled “Fund the TTC.”",
"Under Conservative Premier Mike Harris, the 50% operating cost that was shared between the province and municipalities was downloaded to the city of Toronto. Since then, the TTC has become the least subsid... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Tenant protection | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"This petition is calling for this government to give Ontarians real rent control in all buildings to help address the housing crisis and keep them from being homeless. It is signed by thousands of residents in St. Paul’s. I’m proud to stand here and affix my ... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la protection des propriétaires de logements | [
{
"speaker": "The Deputy Speaker (Ms. Donna Skelly)",
"text": [
"Back to the minister to lead off debate."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Todd J. McCarthy",
"text": [
"Good afternoon to all honourable members of this House. On behalf of the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delive... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Report, Integrity Commissioner | [
{
"speaker": "The Deputy Speaker (Ms. Donna Skelly)",
"text": [
"I beg to inform the House the following document was tabled: the annual report of the review of expense claims covering the period April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Cabinet Ministers’ and Opposition Leaders’ Expenses Revi... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la protection des propriétaires de logements | [
{
"speaker": "The Deputy Speaker (Ms. Donna Skelly)",
"text": [
"Further debate?"
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Aislinn Clancy",
"text": [
"I do appreciate these moments when we can share, all working together, with one goal in mind—and that goal is protecting the vulnerable in our comm... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la protection des propriétaires de logements | [
{
"speaker": "Hon. Paul Calandra",
"text": [
"With the indulgence of the committee, may I request that a table be brought onto the floor of the chamber for staff while Minister McCarthy moves to the front row?"
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Chair (Ms. Donna Skelly)",
"text": [
"Pursuant... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la protection des propriétaires de logements | [
{
"speaker": "The Deputy Speaker (Ms. Donna Skelly)",
"text": [
"I recognize the minister."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Todd J. McCarthy",
"text": [
"Speaker, this is a momentous day. Great work has been done by all members of this assembly to get us to this point. We consulted in th... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
House sittings | [
{
"speaker": "Hon. Paul Calandra",
"text": [
"On a point of order, Madam Speaker: Pursuant to standing order 7(e), I wish to inform the House that tonight’s evening meeting is cancelled.",
"And if you seek it, I’m sure you’ll find unanimous consent to see the clock at 6."
]
},
{
"spe... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
Electric vehicles | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jennifer K. French",
"text": [
"I move that, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario building code should be amended to restore the requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment that applied to houses served by a garage, carport or driveway, as per subsection 9.34.4 of divisio... | June 5, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-05/hansard |
House sittings | [
{
"speaker": "Hon. Paul Calandra",
"text": [
"Point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Government House leader, on a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Paul Calandra",
"text": [
"Pursuant to standing order 7(e), I ... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la prévention de la vente de chiots contraire à l’éthique | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I’ll recognize the minister to lead off the debate."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Michael S. Kerzner",
"text": [
"I’m honoured to rise today to speak on Bill 159. I will be sharing my time with the parliamentary assistant to the... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
Wearing of pins | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (MmeLucille Collard)",
"text": [
"Before we move to members’ statements, I recognize the Deputy Premier on a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Sylvia Jones",
"text": [
"Speaker, if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to allow membe... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
Volunteers | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Brian Saunderson",
"text": [
"I want to use my time this morning to pay tribute to the people in my riding of Simcoe–Grey and across this great province who enrich our communities through their dedication, commitment and generosity. They are our volunteers, Speaker, and the work they... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
Anti-racism activities | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam",
"text": [
"Six years after the Conservatives formed government, Ontario still doesn’t have a strategy to address hate and racism. This is an embarrassment and another failure on this government’s tarnished record.",
"Not only does Ontario lack a comprehensive... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
Government spending | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Stephen Blais",
"text": [
"Residents in Orléans and across Ontario are asking if the convenience of buying a beer at the corner store is really worth $1 billion. The answer, of course, is no. So why the rush?",
"We have a teacher shortage, Ontario schools need billions in repai... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
Haliburton Highlands Sports Hall of Fame | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Laurie Scott",
"text": [
"It’s my pleasure to rise today to highlight the incredible inductees into the Haliburton Highlands Sports Hall of Fame for 2024. Created five years ago, the hall of fame has been a source of local pride and honour. At the induction ceremony, we celebrated th... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
Petites entreprises | [
{
"speaker": "M. Guy Bourgouin",
"text": [
"La Maison Verte est un producteur essentiel pour le reboisement dans le Nord. Elle fournit des millions de semis à nos forêts chaque année.",
"Malheureusement, elle est gravement menacée par la hausse marquée des prix de production. La Maison Verte fai... | June 4, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-06-04/hansard |
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