36th Parliament, 1st Session

No. 42 No 42

Votes and

Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

Legislative Assembly

of Ontario

Assemblée législative

de l'Ontario

1st Session,

36th Parliament

1re session,

36e législature

Monday,

March 18, 1996

Lundi

18 mars 1996

PRAYERS

1:30 P.M.

PRIÈRES

13 H 30

The Speaker addressed the House as follows:-

I beg to inform the House that I have received a number of requests from members pursuant to Section 30 of the Members' Integrity Act, 1994, to the Honourable Gregory Evans, Integrity Commissioner, for opinions on whether certain members have contravened the act or Ontario Parliamentary Convention.

These requests and subsequent opinions were received by me during the adjournment and can be found as sessional papers filed with the Clerk of the House.

Also, on Wednesday, the 17th day of January 1996, a Special Report to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, on the Ontario Regulation 482/95 and the Environmental Bill of Rights, was tabled.

Also, that the Clerk has received a favourable report from the Commissioners of Estate Bills with respect to Bill Pr24, An Act respecting TD Trust Company and Central Guaranty Trust Company

Accordingly, pursuant to Standing Order 86(e), the Bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Also, that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the House by reason of the resignation of Bob Rae, member for the Electoral District of York South effective February 29, 1996. Accordingly, my warrant has been issued to the Chief Election Officer for the issue of a writ for a by-election.

MOTIONS

MOTIONS

On motion by Mr Eves,

Sur la motion de M. Eves,

Ordered, That, notwithstanding Standing Orders 8(a) and 96(a), the House will not meet on the morning of Thursday, March 21, 1996 to consider private members' public business; and, that notwithstanding Standing Order 96(h), the requirement for notice be waived with respect to ballot items 15, 16, 17 and 18.

PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Petition relating to Health Care Funding (Sessional Paper No. P-25) (Tabled March 18, 1996) Mr B. Crozier.

Petitions relating to Postponing Tax Cuts (Sessional Paper No. P-33) (Tabled March 18, 1996) Mr B. Grimmett, Mr B. Murdoch, Mrs L. Ross.

Petitions relating to Bill 26, Savings and Restructuring Act, 1995 (Sessional Paper No. P-52) (Tabled March 18, 1996) Mr T. Arnott, Mr J. Bradley, Mr A. Curling.

Petition relating to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-57) (Tabled March 18, 1996) Mr B. Murdoch.

Petition relating to Ipperwash Provincial Park (Sessional Paper No. P-58) (Tabled March 18, 1996) Mr M. Beaubien.

REPORTS BY COMMITTEES

RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS

Mr Martiniuk from the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:-

M. Martiniuk du Comité permanent de l'administration de la justice présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:-

Your Committee begs to report the following Bill as amended:-

Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:-

Bill 19, An Act to repeal the Advocacy Act, 1992, revise the Consent to Treatment Act, 1992, amend the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 and amend other Acts in respect of related matters. Ordered for Third Reading.

Projet de loi 19, Loi abrogeant la Loi de 1992 sur l'intervention, révisant la Loi de 1992 sur le consentement au traitement, modifiant la Loi de 1992 sur la prise de décisions au nom d'autrui et modifiant d'autres lois en ce qui concerne des questions connexes. Ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Mr Gilchrist from the Standing Committee on Resources Development presented the Committee's Report which was read as follows and adopted:-

M. Gilchrist du Comité permanent du développement des ressources présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:-

Your Committee begs to report the following Bill as amended:-

Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:-

Bill 20, An Act to promote economic growth and protect the environment by streamlining the land use planning and development system through amendments related to planning, development, municipal and heritage matters. Ordered for Third Reading.

Projet de loi 20, Loi visant à promouvoir la croissance économique et à protéger l'environnement en rationalisant le système d'aménagement et de mise en valeur du territoire au moyen de modifications touchant des questions relatives à l'aménagement, la mise en valeur, les municipalités et le patrimoine. Ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Mr Laughren from the Standing Committee on Government Agencies presented the Committee's Fourth Report (Sessional Paper No. 102) (Tabled March 18, 1996).

M. Laughren du Comité permanent des organismes gouvernementaux présente le quatrième rapport du comité (document parlementaire no 102) (déposé le 18 mars 1996).

Pursuant to Standing Order 106(g)(11), the Report was deemed to be adopted by the House.

Conformément à l'article 106(g)(11), le rapport est réputé avoir été adopté par l'Assemblée.

Mr Curling from the Standing Committee on Estimates reported the following Resolutions pursuant to the Order of the House of November 16, 1995:-

Resolved, That Supply in the following amounts and to defray the expenses of the following ministries be granted to Her Majesty for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1996:-

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1101 Ministry Administration Program, Operating $ 8,086,200

1102 Elementary, Secondary, Postsecondary and

Training Support Program, Operating 1,560,207,000

1102 Elementary, Secondary, Postsecondary and

Training Support Program, Capital 133,000

1103 jobsOntario Training Program, Operation 81,688,200

MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

701 Ministry Administration Program, Operating $ 13,946,200

702 Adults' and Children's Services Program, Operating 2,332,727,800

702 Adults' and Children's Services Program, Capital 29,896,800

MINISTRY OF HOUSING

1601 Ministry Administration Program, Operating $ 8,658,700

1602 Housing and Rent Control Operations Program, Operating 420,945,700

1602 Housing and Rent Control Operations Program, Capital 17,755,000

1603 Housing Planning and Policy Program, Operating 5,568,200

1604 Asset Management Program, Operating 1,581,600

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

2901 Ministry Administration Program, Operating $ 17,509,800

2902 Policy and Planning Program, Operating 2,755,500

2903 Safety and Regulation Program, Operating 44,265,100

2904 Program Delivery Program, Operating 161,683,600

2904 Program Delivery Program, Capital 90,574,800

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

1501 Ministry Administration Program, Operating $ 50,426,100

1502 Health System Management Program, Operating 4,679,350,400

1502 Health System Management Program, Capital 27,889,500

1502 Health System Management Program, Capital 93,000,000

1503 Mental Health, Operating 223,452,700

1504 Population Health and Community Services

Program, Operating 328,539,200

1505 Long Term Care Program, Operating 667,638,400

MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

1001 Ministry Administration Program, Operating $ 4,630,100

1002 Industry, Trade and International Relations

Support Program, Operating 81,197,600

1002 Industry, Trade and International Relations

Support Program, Capital 32,087,900

1003 The Ontario Development Corporations Program, Operating 7,551,300

1003 The Ontario Development Corporations Program, Capital 1,000

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

DÉPOT DES PROJETS DE LOI

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills:-

Les projets de loi suivants sont présentés, lus une première fois et déférés au Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi privés:-

Bill Pr43, An Act to revive 1092040 Ontario Inc. Mr D. McGuinty.

Bill Pr50, An Act respecting the Town of Milton. Mr T. Chudleigh.

Bill Pr56, An Act respecting the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. Mrs M. Marland.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

With unanimous consent, Orders for Concurrence in Supply for the following Ministries were debated together:-

Avec le consentement unanime, les ordres d'adoption des budgets des dépenses des ministères suivants sont débattus ensemble:-

Supply for the Ministry of Education and Training (including supplementaries).

Supply for the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

Supply for the Ministry of Housing.

Supply for the Ministry of Transportation (including supplementaries).

Supply for the Ministry of Health (including supplementaries).

Supply for the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.

Budget des dépenses du ministère de l'Éducation et de la Formation (supplémentaires inclus).

Budget des dépenses du ministère des Services sociaux et communautaires.

Budget des dépenses du ministère du Logement.

Budget des dépenses du ministère des Transports (supplémentaires inclus).

Budget des dépenses du ministère de la Santé (supplémentaires inclus).

Budget des dépenses du ministère du Développement économique et du Commerce.

After some time, pursuant to Standing Order 9(a), the motion for the adjournment of the debate was deemed to have been made and carried.

Après quelque temps, conformément à l'article 9(a) du Règlement, la motion d'ajournement du débat est réputée avoir été proposée et adoptée.

The House then adjourned

at 6:00 p.m.

À 18 h, la chambre a ensuite

ajourné ses travaux.

le président

Allan K. McLean

Speaker

Sessional Papers Presented Pursuant to Standing Order 39(c):-

Documents Parlementaires Déposés Conformément à l'article 39(c) du Règlement:-

Annual Report of the Province of Ontario to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 (No. 103) (Tabled March 18, 1996).

Addiction Research Foundation / Fondation de la recherche sur la toxicomanie, Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 (No. 101) (Tabled March 12, 1996).

Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Directorate of Ontario, Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 1995 (No. 94) (Tabled February 23, 1996).

Algonquin Forestry Authority / Agence de foresterie du parc Algonquin, Annual Report for the fiscal year April 1, 1994 to March 31, 1995 (No. 93) (Tabled February 22, 1996).

Members' Integrity Act, 1994, request by the member for Riverdale for an opinion of the Integrity Commissioner pursuant to Section 30 (No. 97) (Tabled February 10, 1996).

Members' Integrity Act, 1994, response from the Honourable Gregory Evans, Integrity Commissioner, to the request by the member for Riverdale for an opinion pursuant to Section 30 (No. 98) (Tabled February 26, 1996).

Liquor Control Board of Ontario / Régie des alcools de l'Ontario, Annual Report 1994-1995 (No. 88) (Tabled February 8, 1996).

Office of the Registrar General / Bureau du registraire général de l'état civil, Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 1994 (No. 89) (Tabled February 8, 1996).

Ontario Casino Corporation, Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 (No. 100) (Tabled February 29, 1996).

Ontario Mental Health Foundation, Annual Report for the year ended March 31, 1995 (No. 84) (Tabled January 30, 1996).

Ontario New Home Warranty Program, Annual Report 1994 (No. 85) (Tabled January 31, 1996).

Ontario Stock Yards Board, Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 1995 (No. 96) (Tabled February 23, 1996).

Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated January 31, 1996 (No. 86) (Tabled February 1, 1996).

Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 7, 1996 (No. 87) (Tabled February 8, 1996).

Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 14, 1996 (No. 91) (Tabled February 15, 1996).

Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 21, 1996 (No. 92) (Tabled February 22, 1996).

Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated February 28, 1996 (No. 99) (Tabled February 29, 1996).

Pension Commission of Ontario / Commission des régimes de retraite de l'Ontario, Annual Report for the period April 1, 1994 to March 31, 1995 (No. 90) (Tabled February 15, 1996).

Vegetables for Processing, Fund for Producers of, Financial Statement for the year period April 1, 1995 to August 14, 1995 (No. 95) (Tabled February 23, 1996).

Questions Answered (see Sessional Paper No. 5):-

Final Answers to Question Numbers: 124, 155.

Responses to Petitions:-

Réponses aux Pétitions:-

Petition relating to North York Branson Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-15):

(Tabled December, 11, 12, 13, 1995) Mr M. Kwinter.

Petition relating to Winter Road Maintenance for the Northern Region (Sessional Paper No. P-18):

(Tabled December 13, 1995) Mr M. Brown.

(Tabled December 12, 13, 1995) Mr M. Gravelle.

(Tabled December 11, 12, 13, 14, 1995) Mr F. Miclash.

(Tabled December 11, 1995) Mr D. Ramsay.

Petition relating to the Public Libraries Act (Sessional Paper No. P-24):

(Tabled January 29, 1996) Mr J. Gerretsen.

Petition relating to Health Care Funding (Sessional Paper No. P-25):

(Tabled December 11, 1995) Mr B. Crozier.

Petition relating to Postponing Tax Cuts (Sessional Paper No. P-33):

(Tabled December 13, 1995) Mr R. Marchese.

(Tabled December 13, 1995) Mr B. Murdoch.

Petition relating to Road Construction (Sessional Paper No. P-42):

(Tabled November 29, 1995) Mr D. Ramsay.

Petition relating to the Health and Well-Being of Ontario's Senior Citizens (Sessional Paper No. P-45):

(Tabled December 4, 1995) Mr M. Brown (Algoma-Manitoulin).

Petition relating to Moose Tag Draw (Sessional Paper No. P-46):

(Tabled November 30, 1995) Mr F. Miclash.

Petition relating to Sole Governance for the Sudbury Hospital System (Sessional Paper No. P-48): (Tabled December 11, 1995) Mr R. Bartolucci.

Petition relating to Canadian Foundation on Compulsive Gambling in Windsor (Sessional Paper No. P-49):

(Tabled December 11, 1995) Ms S. Pupatello.

Petition relating to the Sudbury Memorial Hospital/Pétition ayant rapport à l'Hôpital Mémorial de Sudbury (Sessional Paper No. P-51):

(Tabled December 12, 1995) Mr R. Bartolucci.

Petition relating to Bill 26, Savings and Restructuring Act, 1995 (Sessional Paper No. P-52): (Tabled December 12, 1995) Mr B. Grandmaître.

Petition relating to Northern Ontario Roads in Blind River (Sessional Paper No. P-53):

(Tabled December 12, 1995) Mr T. Martin.

Petition relating to St. Joseph's Health Centre (Sessional Paper No. P-56):

(Tabled December 14, 1995) Mr R. Marchese.