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Jim Aitcheson | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Matthew Rae",
"text": [
"Today, it is with great sadness, I rise to mark the passing of the mayor of Perth South, Jim Aitcheson. Jim dedicated much of his life to serving the community he loved, leaving a lasting impact on Perth South and Perth county.",
"For over 18 years, Jim... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Wearing of scarves | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I understand the member for Kitchener South–Hespeler has a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jess Dixon",
"text": [
"Speaker, if you seek it, you will fund unanimous consent to allow members to wear purple scarves in ... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Victims of intimate partner violence | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I understand there’s a second request."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"Yes. Thank you, Speaker. I seek unanimous consent for the House to observe a moment of silence in memory of the lives lost to intimate... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Domestic violence | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"Intimate partner violence is growing exponentially in the province of Ontario. Just this year, there were at least 42 reported cases of intimate partner and gender-based violence—specifically deaths—right here in Ontario. A teenage girl, a whole family in Ha... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"Speaker, it seems like in this province the only people who get what they’re looking for are people who pony up the cash at these guys’ fundraisers.",
"Tonight is the night that the Premier and the Minister of Transportation are going to hold court at ... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jessica Bell",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. The government wants to block lawsuits arising from people being injured and killed because of the removal of the Bloor, Yonge and University Avenue bike lanes. It shows the Conservatives know full well that incidents of injury... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Red tape reduction | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Rick Byers",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Red Tape Reduction.",
"Ontario is a great place to live, work and raise a family. But for far too long, under the previous Liberal government, red tape made life harder for all Ontarians. Small businesses struggled with... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Accessibility for persons with disabilities | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Lise Vaugeois",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier.",
"Twenty years ago, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act passed, with the goal to make the province accessible to Ontarians with disabilities by 2025.",
"Unfortunately, the rate of progress has be... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Energy policies | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Billy Pang",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Energy and Electrification. For years, Ontarians have been burdened with expensive energy bills. They felt the impact of high energy costs in their wallets. Families struggled to get by, with many choosing between heating and... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Sexual violence and harassment | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Catherine Fife",
"text": [
"My question is for the Premier.",
"On November 12, CBC reported that in 2022-23, 56% of criminal cases were withdrawn, stayed or dismissed simply because our courtrooms are understaffed and underfunded by this Conservative government. In 2022 alone, ... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Government spending | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Stephen Blais",
"text": [
"Mr. Speaker, Ontarians are dealing with one of the most challenging economic and affordability crises in generations. Grocery prices are up. Utility prices are up. Home prices are up and up. Wait times for health care are up. The number of Ontarians without... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
School safety | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Lorne Coe",
"text": [
"Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Education.",
"Bullying is a serious issue in our schools. It hurts our children, their mental health and their ability to learn. Parents are worried about what happens to their kids at school. Teachers are asking... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Addiction services | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"The city of Guelph is having to allocate half a million dollars to EMS services to address the fallout from closing its safe consumption and treatment site—a closure that this government is forcing. We’re hearing the same concern from municipalities acro... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Mike Schreiner",
"text": [
"My question is for the Premier.",
"All across Ontario, families cannot afford to pay the rent, because rents have skyrocketed since your government was elected: A two-bedroom apartment in Kitchener has gone from $1,485 to $2,282 a month; in London, f... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Public safety | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Hardeep Singh Grewal",
"text": [
"My question is for the Solicitor General.",
"Across Ontario, families are worried about rising crime. They see it in their neighbourhoods, they hear it on the streets, they see it in the news and they see it in their daily lives. Parents are co... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Domestic violence | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. Today marks 230 days since this government promised to pass Bill 173, to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. This morning, lawyers from 13 legal clinics across Ontario came to Queen’s Park, including those from Y... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Forest industry | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Brian Saunderson",
"text": [
"My question is for the Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products. Ontario’s forestry sector is a long-standing cornerstone of our economy. It is not just about wood or paper; it’s about jobs, families and communities. Rural and northern communit... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Member’s birthday | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The member for St. Catharines has informed me she has a point of order she wishes to raise."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens",
"text": [
"Thank you for letting me rise here today on a point of order.",
... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Visitors | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Mike Schreiner",
"text": [
"One of my constituents arrived halfway through question period today. I want to have a warm welcome for Denise Mansur, who is a strong, successful Black woman entrepreneur—owner of Ms. Meri Mak clothing and Meri Men’s clothing in downtown Guelph. Welcome, ... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Laurie Scott",
"text": [
"I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy and move its adoption. I will hand this to page Elissa."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Mr. Christopher Tyrell)",
"text": ... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Standing Committee on Justice Policy | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Lorne Coe",
"text": [
"Speaker, I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on Justice Policy and move its adoption."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Mr. Christopher Tyrell)",
"text": [
"Your committee begs to report the following bill... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Standing Committee on the Interior | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Aris Babikian",
"text": [
"I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on the Interior and move its adoption."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Mr. Christopher Tyrell)",
"text": [
"Your committee begs to report the following bill, as am... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Resource Management and Safety Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 sur la gestion des ressources et la sécurité | [
{
"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 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Sexual violence and harassment | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Catherine Fife",
"text": [
"This petition is entitled “Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors (Bill 189: Lydia’s Law).” I asked about this particular piece of legislation this morning. This has been signed by thousands of concerned residents in Waterloo region and, in fact, across the ... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Anthony Leardi",
"text": [
"I have a petition to present today. It’s really a petition of complaint. It’s signed by people complaining about the fact that there are municipalities ripping out automobile lanes and replacing them, in the most inappropriate spots, with bicycle lanes.",
... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Land use planning | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Aislinn Clancy",
"text": [
"I’m here to deliver a message from the people of Waterloo region. Farmers in Wilmot have had their land unfairly threatened to be expropriated for an unknown cause. This has caused a lot of alarm. These are intergenerational farms. The people of Waterloo r... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Clark",
"text": [
"Point of order, Speaker."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bhutila Karpoche)",
"text": [
"I recognize the government House leader on a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Clark",
"text": [
"Madam... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/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 (Ms. Bhutila Karpoche)",
"text": [
"I return to the minister for a statement."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria",
"text": [
"Today, I am here to discuss the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act. This legislation has the potential ... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à renforcer la cybersécurité et la confiance dans le secteur public | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (MmeLucille Collard)",
"text": [
"I return to the minister to start the debate."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Todd J. McCarthy",
"text": [
"Madam Speaker, through you to the members of this House—all honourable members of this House—it is with great pr... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à réduire les formalités administratives et à favoriser l’essor de l’Ontario | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bhutila Karpoche)",
"text": [
"Further debate?"
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Sam Oosterhoff",
"text": [
"It is an honour and a privilege to rise today to speak to the Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024.",
"I want to just begin by a... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Royal assent / Sanction royale | [
{
"speaker": "The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bhutila Karpoche)",
"text": [
"I beg to inform the House that in the name of His Majesty the King, the Administrator has been pleased to assent to certain bills in Her Honour’s office."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Mr. Christopher Tyrell)... | November 25, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-25/hansard |
Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries Act, 2024 | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Pursuant to standing order 93(a), I beg to inform the House that the Clerk has received a notice related to Bill Pr55, An Act respecting Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries."
]
}
] | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Committee sittings | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Clark",
"text": [
"Point of order, Speaker."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Point of order: I recognize the government House leader."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Clark",
"text": [
"I seek unanimous cons... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à réduire les formalités administratives et à favoriser l’essor de l’Ontario | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Would the minister like to lead off the debate?"
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Mike Harris",
"text": [
"I would. Thank you very much.",
"Colleagues, we’ve got an hour, so strap in. It’s going to be fun. I’m going to talk a ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Operation Red Nose | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Tyler Allsopp",
"text": [
"I rise today to draw attention to a great program that has been running for 20 years in my riding of Bay of Quinte, which helps to keep our community safe over the holiday season. It was an honour to be in attendance last Sunday morning for the campaign lau... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Homelessness | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam",
"text": [
"Leading up to the national day of housing, we face a critical issue that demands urgent attention: homelessness in Ontario.",
"We’ve invited over 100 housing advocates from across the province to call on this government to create and fund a plan to... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
New Haven Learning Centre | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Christine Hogarth",
"text": [
"I rise today to highlight the incredible work of New Haven Learning Centre and the vital role they play in supporting individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder in Etobicoke–Lakeshore.",
"For many years, New Haven has been a bea... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Consumer protection | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Jill Andrew",
"text": [
"Homeowners who have invested their life savings into purchasing their homes are living through a nightmare that is Tarion. Tarion is supposed to be a not-for-profit consumer protection organization established by the Ontario government to administer the provi... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Christmas parades in Peterborough–Kawartha | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Dave Smith",
"text": [
"We’ve come to that time of year when many communities start to celebrate the festive season with Christmas parades.",
"Just this past weekend, the Lions Clubs for Buckhorn, Havelock and Lakefield put on their yearly celebration. Individuals, organization... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Seniors’ services | [
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Daisy Wai",
"text": [
"I rise today to share some reflections from a recent visit to CHATS, a remarkable community organization that is doing incredible work right here in our province. Not only is CHATS deeply committed to supporting our seniors through programs like Meals on Wheel... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Kiwanis school supply drive | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Deepak Anand",
"text": [
"Giving back, especially micro-giving, is more than just an act of kindness. It is a powerful way to strengthen our communities and shape a brighter future.",
"Since 1954, every year the Kiwanis club partners with Staples for the local school supply dri... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Christmas events in Nickel Belt / Événements de Noël à Nickel Belt | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"Christmas is in the air in Nickel Belt, and I would like to remind everyone of a few of the wonderful activities organized in the coming weeks.",
"This Saturday, November 23, the Sudbury Santa Claus parade will start at 5:30.",
"Saturday, Novemb... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Mental health services | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Lorne Coe",
"text": [
"Solicitor General Michael Kerzner recently announced a vital investment of more than $32 million to support the mental health and well-being of first responders and public safety personnel. This funding will launch the new Mental Health Supports for Public Safe... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"This question is for the Premier.",
"Yesterday we learned that a lobby group, the Ontario Trucking Association, implored their members to buy at least 50 to 60 tickets to the Premier and the Minister of Transportation’s upcoming fundraiser so that the ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"Very disappointing there, Speaker.",
"We remember, all of us here, I think, that Friday afternoon this past summer when the government decided to shut down and fence off the science centre. Kids were still there on their field trips. Internal emails th... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jessica Bell",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. Lin Sallay is the executive director of Street Health. She is here in the gallery today. Every day, Street Health supports 100 to 150 people who are homeless, living in poverty and struggling with addiction. Most of the people ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Transportation infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Aris Babikian",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Transportation. Ontario’s population is rapidly growing, and we need to ensure that Ontario has the infrastructure needed to keep people moving.",
"But the NDP and the Liberals are saying no to critical infrastructure... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Logement abordable / Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "M. Guy Bourgouin",
"text": [
"Ma question est pour le premier ministre. La stratégie du gouvernement pour le logement ne fonctionne pas dans le Sud, mais c’est encore pire dans le Nord. Nous n’avons pas la population nécessaire pour attirer les développeurs à qui le gouvernement met tout... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Northern Ontario development | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Deepak Anand",
"text": [
"Mr. Speaker, today is a northern Ontario day. It looks like my question is also to the Minister of Northern Development.",
"Northern Ontario is vital to our province.",
"Thanks to my son, ever since he moved to northern Ontario, we’ve enjoyed the... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Home care | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"Ma question est pour la ministre de la Santé.",
"The last mile delivery of medical supplies to home care patients is a critical part of home care.",
"The minister’s decision to centralize home care supply and hand it over to her donors at Baysho... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "MmeLucille Collard",
"text": [
"Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago, I asked the Minister of Health about improving access to primary care in my riding of Ottawa–Vanier.",
"In response, the parliamentary assistant highlighted the Ottawa Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic as an example of how thi... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Agri-food industry | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ernie Hardeman",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. Ontario’s agri-food sector is a cornerstone of our economy. It feeds millions, creates jobs and drives innovation. It connects rural communities with urban centres, showing how vital agr... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Teresa J. Armstrong",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier. London currently has 90 shelter beds in limbo at Ark Aid Mission, as our municipal government waits to see if the province will finally partner with the federal government to match up to $250 million in funding for homel... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Protection of privacy | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Kaleed Rasheed",
"text": [
"Through you, Speaker: My question is to the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.",
"First of all, I wish to commend the minister and all of his ministry staff, who are working diligently to protect Ontarians day in and da... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Women’s services | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Christine Hogarth",
"text": [
"My question today is for the Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity.",
"Sadly, women in Ontario still face many roadblocks on the path to financial stability. Whether it’s finding affordable training, accessing good jobs or ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Affordable housing | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam",
"text": [
"Under this government’s watch, encampments and homelessness are on the rise in every town, every community, every city.",
"Five years ago, the Auditor General reported that this government had no plan to end homelessness.",
"A few days ago, O... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Public safety | [
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Robin Martin",
"text": [
"My question is for the Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform. Every day, we hear more stories about crime in our communities, apropos the minister’s comments. Families are worried. Parents fear for their children’s safety. Small business owners a... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Business of the House | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I recognize the government House leader under standing order 59."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Steve Clark",
"text": [
"Under standing order 59, I’d like to inform the House of our schedule next week.",
"On Monday, November... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Correction of record | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I understand the member for Scarborough Southwest has a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Ms. Doly Begum",
"text": [
"Earlier, during my question, I said that the government had spent $8 million on ads. I would like to co... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Member’s birthday | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. Michael A. Tibollo",
"text": [
"I just found out that someone is celebrating a special birthday today. I want to wish my parliamentary assista... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Visitors | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"The Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development on a point of order."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Hon. David Piccini",
"text": [
"I just saw them come in midway through question period, but I want to welcome the... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Standing Committee on the Interior | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Aris Babikian",
"text": [
"I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on the Interior."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Ms. Julia Douglas)",
"text": [
"Mr. Babikian from the Standing Committee on the Interior reports the following res... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Standing Committee on Justice Policy | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Lorne Coe",
"text": [
"I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on Justice Policy."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Ms. Julia Douglas)",
"text": [
"Mr. Coe from the Standing Committee on Justice Policy reports the following resoluti... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Standing Committee on Social Policy | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Christine Hogarth",
"text": [
"I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on Social Policy."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Ms. Julia Douglas)",
"text": [
"Ms. Hogarth from the Standing Committee on Social Policy reports the followin... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ernie Hardeman",
"text": [
"I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Ms. Julia Douglas)",
"text": [
"Mr. Hardeman from the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Matthew Rae",
"text": [
"The best for last. I beg leave to present a report from the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy."
]
},
{
"speaker": "The Clerk-at-the-Table (Ms. Julia Douglas)",
"text": [
"Mr. Rae from the Standing Committ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Sexual violence and harassment | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Lisa Gretzky",
"text": [
"I have a petition here signed by folks from around the province pertaining to my colleague from Waterloo’s bill, Lydia’s Law, Bill 189. This petition highlights that there were 1,326 cases of sexual assault in 2022 that were withdrawn or stayed before trial,... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Social assistance | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"I want to, first, thank Dr. Sally Palmer for sending these petitions.",
"This petition is calling on the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to double social assistance rates for OW and ODSP.",
"The rates of ODSP and OW are far below the poverty ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Christine Hogarth",
"text": [
"I have a petition that’s signed by hundreds of members from the riding of Etobicoke–Lakeshore. It’s about removing bike lanes on Bloor Street West.",
"It agrees with the government on Bill 212. It talks about the loss of income for small business ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Addiction services | [
{
"speaker": "Miss Monique Taylor",
"text": [
"Speaker, I thought I’d just learned a new trick when to talk about petitions, but I got corrected there before I even had a chance.",
"This petition is to discuss supervised consumption sites. It talks about the fact that a person in Ontario dies ev... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Robin Martin",
"text": [
"I also have a petition about bike lanes in Toronto, requesting the removal of the bike lanes and supporting the legislation, Bill 212, that the government has brought forward, signed by hundreds of people interested in getting around the city faster."
]... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Sandy Shaw",
"text": [
"I have a petition entitled “Health Care: Not for Sale.”",
"This petition is particularly concerned with the privatization agenda of this government and the cuts that we are seeing as a result. We know that home care patients are not getting life-saving s... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Laura Smith",
"text": [
"My petition calls on the government to also remove the bike lanes on Bloor Street. This will help traffic, and this will also help the businesses in that area.",
"I fully support this. It aligns with Bill 212. I affix my name, and I will give it to page... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Caregivers | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"This petition is titled “Create a Caregiver Support Benefit.”",
"There are 3.3 million Ontarians who have been an unpaid caregiver. A vast majority of caregivers feel overwhelmed with their responsibilities and have had to dip into savings. Many ha... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Billy Pang",
"text": [
"This petition is regarding the removal of bike lanes on Bloor Street.",
"“To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:",
"“Whereas the Ontario government has proposed legislation to pause the installation of new bike lanes where they take away a lane of... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Addiction services | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Lisa Gretzky",
"text": [
"It’s funny listening to the member from Eglinton–Lawrence chirping over there, talking about how they’re better at skirting their own rules that they made—interesting.",
"Interjection."
]
},
{
"speaker": "MPP Lisa Gretzky",
"text": [
... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Anthony Leardi",
"text": [
"I have a petition here. It’s regarding bike lanes. To summarize the petition: It talks about how, in certain cases, bike lanes are created by actually stealing an automotive lane. It also talks about how important it is to prevent congestion on our roads. ... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cycling infrastructure | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"I have a petition here that is titled, “Stay in Your Lane.” This petition is in opposition to Bill 212, because Bill 212 is a massive provincial overreach. It takes away the ability of municipalities to address critical safety issues. Far too many people... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à réduire les formalités administratives et à favoriser l’essor de l’Ontario | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Further debate? I recognize the member for Kiiwetinoong.",
"1320"
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Sol Mamakwa",
"text": [
"ᒦᑵᐨ",
"ᒦᑵᐨ",
"ᒪᐘᐨ ᐊᐦᑯ ᓂᒥᓀᐣᑕᐣ ᐁᔭᔮᒥᔭᐣ ᐁᔭᒥᐦᐃᑕᒪᐏᑿ ᐅᑵᓄᐘᐠ ᑭᐍᑎᓄᓂᐘᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓄᐘᐠ ᑲᔦ ᑲᔭᓂᔑᓂᒧᐘᐨ",
"It... | November 21, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-21/hansard |
Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act, 2024 / Loi de 2024 visant à accroître la sécurité dans les rues et à renforcer les collectivités | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"Further debate?"
]
},
{
"speaker": "MPP Lisa Gretzky",
"text": [
"It is my honour to be able to rise in this place and discuss the legislation that is before us. I want to point out that there are several schedules to this ... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Benji Covant | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Laura Smith",
"text": [
"Last August 6, Thornhill experienced an unimaginable tragedy with the loss of a bright, young life. Seventeen-year-old Benji Covant tragically passed away from anaphylactic shock while at camp. This unexpected loss has left a deep void in the hearts of not ju... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Trucking industry | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Vanthof",
"text": [
"Last week was constituency week, and I went to tour a local trucking company. Wayne Lafrance Logging has about 40 employees, and he has another 60 brokers working for him. We spent a lot of time talking about trucking. One of his biggest issues is that he ca... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Remembrance Day | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Yakabuski",
"text": [
"I participated in my 22nd Remembrance Day last Monday, and each and every one of them would count among the most moving experiences of my time as an MPP. Remembrance Week, of course, falls under that category as well. All the similarities, the reverence an... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
School transportation | [
{
"speaker": "MPP Lise Vaugeois",
"text": [
"The education ministry knows full well that the school transportation formula does not work for students in northwestern Ontario. I have letters from parents, afraid for their children, who must now walk in the dark along highways, cross major intersections... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Robert Bailey",
"text": [
"It’s an honour to rise in the Legislature and share some exciting news from Sarnia–Lambton.",
"Mr. Speaker, as you know, the government of Ontario, under the leadership of the Premier and the Minister of Health, has been taking bold action to ensure t... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Gender-based violence | [
{
"speaker": "MmeFrance Gélinas",
"text": [
"November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.",
"In Sudbury, many community organizations work to support women and children who have experienced violence. Organizations like the Sudbury Women’s Centre, Centre Vic... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
St. Clair Saints football team | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Andrew Dowie",
"text": [
"November 9 was truly a proud day for Windsor-Essex. For the first time in 25 years, the St. Clair Saints men’s football team delivered an incredible win at the Canadian Junior Football League national championships. I was privileged to join over 2,500 fans a... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Trans Day of Remembrance | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"It being 10:29 a.m., as per the requirements of the Trans Day of Remembrance Act, 2017, the assembly shall now pause and observe one minute of silence in honour of trans people who have died as a result of anti-trans violence.",
"I’m going... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Ethel Côté | [
{
"speaker": "MmeLucille Collard",
"text": [
"Aujourd’hui j’aimerais rendre hommage à un des piliers de la communauté francophone ici en Ontario, qui s’est malheureusement éteinte le mois dernier.",
"Ethel Côté était une femme remarquable qui a travaillé chaque jour pour bâtir une communauté fra... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Government investments | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. John Jordan",
"text": [
"I had the privilege of attending many events over the summer and constituency week in Lanark–Frontenac–Kingston, announcing funding from this government to some of our dedicated organizations.",
"My thanks to Minister Flack in agriculture, food and agri... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Remembrance Day | [
{
"speaker": "Mrs. Robin Martin",
"text": [
"I rise today to reflect on this past Remembrance Day and to recognize what it requires us to remember: that democracy and freedom are not free. We often speak of freedom as a right, but it is also a responsibility. Our society is founded on the courage and ... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Trans Day of Remembrance | [
{
"speaker": "The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott)",
"text": [
"I understand the member for Hastings–Lennox and Addington has a point of order that he wishes to raise, and I recognize him."
]
},
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ric Bresee",
"text": [
"Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, you will find unanimo... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"In early September, Tony Miele, the chair of the Conservative Party fund, sent cabinet ministers an email with fundraising quotas, requiring them to host a minimum of two to five fundraisers each by the end of the year. Folks might recall Mr. Miele; he solic... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Marit Stiles",
"text": [
"They’re really grasping at straws over there.",
"I want to get into this a bit further. The OTA notice, this association, asked members to let their association know about every donation, so that “we can tally up what our association has raised and pre... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Government accountability | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Jennifer K. French",
"text": [
"My question is to the Premier.",
"Six months ago, the Ontario Science Centre was a world-class institution in a vibrant community. But today, because of this Premier, it’s locked up, boarded over and reduced to scraps in a strip mall.",
"Ju... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. David Smith",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Energy and Electrification.",
"Families are struggling to get by. The rising cost of living is hitting everyone. Groceries are more expensive. Filling up at the pump drains wallets. As we head into the winter, heating b... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Child care | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Bhutila Karpoche",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Education.",
"Parents in my riding are scrambling after three for-profit child care centres announced they’re leaving Ontario’s $10-a-day program. Families are facing double and triple fee increases. They’re making... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Taxation | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Anthony Leardi",
"text": [
"My question is for the Minister of Rural Affairs.",
"Ontario’s rural communities are the backbone of our province. I’m talking about communities like Cottam, Harrow and McGregor. But life in rural Ontario is becoming more difficult. Families and busi... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Child care | [
{
"speaker": "Ms. Teresa J. Armstrong",
"text": [
"My question is to the Minister of Education.",
"Today, members of the child care community—parents, workers and operators—are rallying outside Queen’s Park as part of the 10 Days of Action for the $10aDay Child Care Plan, a national initiative a... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
Health care | [
{
"speaker": "Mr. Ted Hsu",
"text": [
"Mr. Speaker, when family medicine students do their rotations and reach the end of residency, that experience scares them away from being Ontario family doctors. In this Premier’s Ontario, they joke that they’re looking for an “exit strategy.” One resident I spok... | November 20, 2024 | https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/house-documents/parliament-43/session-1/2024-11-20/hansard |
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