37th Parliament, 2nd Session

No. 22

No 22

Votes and Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

Thursday
May 31, 2001

Morning and
Daytime Meeting - Sessional Day 29

Jeudi
31 mai 2001

Séance du matin et
de l'après-midi - jour de session 29

2nd Session,
37th Parliament

2e session
37e législature

Prayers
10:00 A.M.

Prières
10 H

Mr. Miller moved,

M. Miller propose,

That in the opinion of this House, since special Education Support Workers make an important contribution to the education and overall physical and mental well being of special needs students, immediate measures should be taken to declare Special Education Support Workers an essential service during work stoppages to provide special education programs and services at all times to students who have been identified as special needs students.

A debate arising, at 11:00 a.m., further proceedings were reserved until 12:00 noon.

À 11 h, la suite du débat est réservée jusqu'à midi.

Mr. Conway then moved,

Ensuite, M. Conway propose,

That in the opinion of this House, the government of Ontario immediately develop and implement an emergency plan to address the critical shortage of family physicians in rural Ontario.

The question having been put on Mr. Miller's Resolution Number 4, it was declared carried.

La motion, mise aux voix, sur la résolution numéro 4 de M. Miller est déclarée adoptée.

The question having been put on Mr. Conway's Resolution Number 5, it was declared carried.

La motion, mise aux voix, sur la résolution numéro 5 de M. Conway est déclarée adoptée.

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

The Speaker delivered the following ruling:-

The Member for Davenport (Mr. Ruprecht) has provided me with written notice of a point of privilege, as required by Standing Order 21(c). I would like to thank the Member for giving me sufficient time to carefully review this matter.

I wish to advise that I will be deciding on this matter without further hearing directly from the Member at this time, as Standing Order 21(d) permits me to do.

The member indicated in his notice that the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities made an important announcement outside the House about a training course for nurses and pharmacists, and he requested that I instruct the Minister to make an appropriate statement inside the House as soon as possible so that he can better represent his constituents.

In response, the House will know that there are many precedents to the effect that the Speaker cannot compel a minister to make a ministerial statement inside the House. In addition, the matter raised by the Member relates to activities outside of this Chamber and are unconnected with the Member's parliamentary duties.

For these reasons, a prima facie case of privilege has not been made out. I thank the Member for his concern.

Introduction of Bills

Dépôt des Projets de Loi

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

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

Bill 64, An Act to amend the Corporations Tax Act, the Education Act and the Income Tax Act. Mr. Hastings.

Projet de loi 64, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'imposition des corporations, la Loi sur l'éducation et la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu. M. Hastings.

Bill 65, An Act to permit the Minister of Transportation to delegate to persons in the private sector powers and duties and responsibilities to deliver services relating to road user programs. Hon. Mr. Clark.

Projet de loi 65, Loi permettant au ministre des Transports de déléguer à des personnes du secteur privé des pouvoirs, des fonctions et des responsabilités pour fournir des services liés aux programmes à l'intention des usagers de la route. L'hon. M. Clark.

Bill 66, An Act to amend the Wilfrid Laurier University Act, 1973. Hon. Mrs. Cunningham.

Projet de loi 66, Loi modifiant la loi intitulée The Wilfrid Laurier University Act, 1973. L'hon. Mme Cunningham.

Motions

Motions

On motion by Mrs. Ecker,

Sur la motion de Mme Ecker,

Ordered, That, notwithstanding Standing Order 96(d), the following changes be made to the ballot list for private members' public business;

Mr. Kells and Mr. Barrett exchange places in order of precedence such that Mr. Kells assumes ballot item number 37 and Mr. Barrett assumes ballot item number 16.

Petitions

Pétitions

Petition relating to Bob's Lake and Tay River watershed (Sessional Paper No. P-4) Mrs. Dombrowsky.

Petition relating to Protecting minors from exposure to sexually explicit materials / Protection des mineurs contre les biens et services sexuellement explicites (Sessional Paper No. P-10) Mrs. Mushinski.

Petition relating to the Leasing arrangement between the Toronto District School Board and Beatrice House (No. P-22) Mr. Ruprecht.

Petition relating to Electricity generating facility (Sessional Paper No. P-55) Mrs. Marland.

Petition relating to Shortage of Nursing staff in Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-61) Mrs. McLeod.

Petition relating to Passing the Budget Bill giving tax credits to parents whose children attend independent schools (Sessional Paper No. P-62) Mr. Gill.

Petitions relating to Voucher plans for private schools (Sessional Paper No. P-64) Mr. Bradley, Ms. Churley, and Mr. Kormos.

Petition relating to Maintaining the Lord's Prayer in the Parliament of Ontario (Sessional Paper No. P-67) Mr. Ouellette.

Orders of the Day

Ordre du Jour

A debate arose on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 56, An Act to encourage the revitalization of contaminated land and to make other amendments relating to environmental matters.

Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 56, Loi visant à encourager la revitalisation des terrains contaminés et apportant d'autres modifications se rapportant à des questions environnementales.

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.

At 6:00 p.m., the question "That this House do now adjourn" was deemed to have been proposed pursuant to Standing Order 37(b).

À 18 h, la motion portant «Que la présente Assemblée ajourne les débats maintenant» est réputée avoir été proposée conformément à l'article 37(b) du Règlement.

After one matter was considered, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Après l'étude d'une question, la motion d'ajournement des débats est réputée avoir été adoptée.

The House then adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

À 18 h 10, la chambre a ensuite ajourné ses travaux.

le président

GARY CARR

Speaker

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

Documents Parlementaires Déposés Conformément à l'Article 39(A) du Règlement

Amendment to intended Order-in-Council dated May 4, 2001 (No. 41).

Amendment to intended Order-in-Council dated May 4, 2001 (No. 42).

Compendia:

Bill 65, An Act to permit the Minister of Transportation to delegate to persons in the private sector powers and duties and responsibilities to deliver services relating to road user programs (No. 43).

Bill 66, An Act to amend the Wilfrid Laurier University Act, 1973 (No. 44).

Government and Private Members' / Gouvernement et Députés

Improving Customer Service for Road Users. Hon. Mr. Clark Bill - 65

Technology for Classrooms Tax Credit Statute Law. Mr. Hastings Bill - 64

Wilfrid Laurier University. Hon. Mrs. Cunningham Bill - 66

GOVERNMENT BILLS AND PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS /

PROJETS DE LOI ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT ET PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PUBLIC ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an Ancient Parliamentary Right/Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. Hon. Mr. Harris (Premier and President of the Council). First Reading April 19, 2001.

Bill 2, Ministerial Travel Accountability Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'obligation de rendre compte des voyages ministériels. Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading April 23, 2001. Second Reading carried on division April 26. Ordered referred to Committee of the Whole House.

Bill 3, Safe Drinking Water Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'eau potable saine. Ms. Churley (N.D./Toronto-Danforth). First Reading April 23, 2001.

Bill 4, Saving for Our Children's Future Act (Income Tax Amendment), 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'épargne en prévision de l'avenir de nos enfants (modification de la Loi de l'impôt sur le revenu). Mr. Hastings (P.C./Etobicoke North). First Reading April 23, 2001. Second Reading carried on division April 26. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government.

Bill 5, Audit Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur la vérification des comptes publics. Mr. Gerretsen (L./Kingston and the Islands). First Reading April 23, 2001.

Bill 6, Protection of Minors from Sexually Explicit Goods and Services, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la protection des mineurs contre les biens et services sexuellement explicites. Mr. Wood (P.C./London West). First Reading April 23, 2001.

Bill 7, Public Sector Salary Disclosure Amendment Act (Friends on the Take), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur la divulgation des traitements dans le secteur public (favoritisme). Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading April 23, 2001.

Bill 8, Canadian National Anthem Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'hymne national du Canada. Mr. Colle (L./Eglinton-Lawrence). First Reading April 23, 2001.

Bill 9, Student Health and Safety Programs Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur les programmes de santé et de sécurité pour étudiants. Mr. Gravelle (L./Thunder Bay-Superior North). First Reading April 25, 2001.

Bill 10, Limitations Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la prescription des actions. Hon. Mr. Young (Attorney General). First Reading April 25, 2001.

Bill 11, Remembrance Day Observance Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur l'observation du jour du Souvenir. Mr. Wood (P.C./London West). First Reading April 25, 2001.

Bill 12, Horse Riding Safety Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la sécurité des cavaliers. Mrs. Molinari (P.C./Thornhill). First Reading April 25, 2001. Second Reading debated and carried on division May 3. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy.

Bill 13, Back to School Act (Toronto and Windsor), 2001/Loi de 2001 sur le retour à l'école (Toronto et Windsor). Hon. Mr. Stockwell (Minister of Labour). First Reading on division April 25, 2001. Second Reading debated and carried on division April 27. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading debated and carried on division April 27. Royal Assent April 27. S.O. 2001, Chapter 1.

Bill 14, Brain Tumour Awareness Month Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur le Mois de la sensibilisation aux tumeurs cérébrales. Mr. Wood (P.C./London West). First Reading April 25, 2001.

Bill 15, Greater Judicial Appointments Accountability Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur une obligation accrue de rendre compte en ce qui concerne les nominations à la magistrature. Mr. Wood (P.C./London West). First Reading April 25, 2001.

Bill 16, Education Amendment Act (Restoring Peace in Our Schools), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation (rétablissement de la paix dans les écoles). Mr. McGuinty (L./Ottawa South). First Reading April 26, 2001.

Bill 17, Ontario Natural Heritage Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur le patrimoine naturel de l'Ontario. Mr. Gilchrist (P.C./Scarborough East). First Reading April 26, 2001. Second Reading carried May 10. Ordered referred to Committee of the Whole House.

Bill 18, Franco-Ontarian Emblem Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'emblème franco-ontarien. Mr. Lalonde (L./Glengarry-Prescott-Russell). First Reading April 26, 2001.

Bill 19, Ontario Student Loan Harmonization Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'harmonisation des prêts d'études de l'Ontario. Hon. Mrs. Cunningham (P.C./London North Centre). First Reading April 26, 2001. Second Reading debated May 3, 7, 8, 9.

Bill 20, Good Samaritan Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur le bon samaritan. Mr. Gilchrist (P.C./Scarborough East). First Reading, Second Reading and Third Reading April 26, 2001. Royal Assent April 27. S.O. 2001, Chapter 2.

Bill 21, Executive Council Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif. Mr. Smitherman (L./Toronto Centre-Rosedale). First Reading April 26, 2001. Second Reading debated and lost on division May 3, 2001.

Bill 22, Protection of Children involved in Prostitution Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la protection des enfants qui se livrent à la prostitution. Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading April 26, 2001.

Bill 23, Highway Trafffic Amendment Act (Youth Protection), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant le Code de la route (protection de la jeunesse). Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading April 26, 2001.

Bill 24, Muncipal Amendment Act (Adult Entertainment Parlors), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités (locaux de divertissement pour adultes). Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading April 26, 2001.

Bill 25, Public Service Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant des lois en ce qui a trait à la fonction publique. Hon. Mr. Tsubouchi (Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet). First Reading April 30, 2001. Second Reading debated May 14, 15, 16. Time allocated on May 30.

Bill 26, Charity Fund-Raising Activities Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur les activitiés de financement des organismes de bienfaisance. Mr. Crozier (L./Essex). First Reading April 30, 2001.

Bill 27, Protecting the Privacy of Criminal Justice Personnel Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la protection de la vie privée du personnel du système de justice criminelle. Mr. Levac (L./Brant). First Reading April 30, 2001.

Bill 28, Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant le Code des droits de la personne. Mr. Ramsay (L./Timiskaming--Cochrane). First Reading April 30, 2001.

Bill 29, Oak Ridges Moraine Green Planning Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'aménagement écologique de la moraine d'Oak Ridges. Ms. Churley (N.D./Toronto-Danforth). First Reading April 30, 2001.

Bill 30, Remedies for Organized Crime and Other Unlawful Activities Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur les recours pour crime organisé et autres activités illégales. Hon. Mr. Young (Attorney General). First Reading May 1, 2001. Second Reading debated May 17, 28.

Bill 31, Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur les relations de travail. Ms. Martel (N.D./Nickel Belt). First Reading May 1, 2001.

Bill 32, Petroleum Products Price Freeze Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur le gel du prix de certains produits pétroliers. Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading May 2, 2001.

Bill 33, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Outside Riders), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant le Code de la route (passagers à l'extérieur d'un véhicule). Mr. Galt (P.C./Northumberland). First Reading May 2, 2001. Second Reading May 17. Ordered referred the Standing Committee on General Government.

Bill 34, Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail. Mr. Agostino (L./Hamilton East). First Reading May 2, 2001. Second Reading May 17. Ordered referred the Standing Committee on General Government.

Bill 35, Irish Heritage Day Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur le Jour du patrimoine irlandais.
Mr. O'Toole (P.C./Durham). First Reading May 2, 2001.

Bill 36, Truth About Ipperwash Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 concernant la vérité sur Ipperwash. Mr. Phillips (L./Scarborough--Agincourt). First Reading May 2, 2001.

Bill 37, Affordable Housing Incentives Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur les stimulants au logement à prix abordable. Mr. Caplan (L./Don Valley East). First Reading May 3, 2001.

Bill 38, Rent Freeze Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur le gel des Loyers. Mr. Marchese (N.D./Trinity--Spadina). First Reading May 3, 2001.

Bill 39, Employment Standards Amendment Act (Raising the Minimum Wage), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur les norms d'emploi (augmentation du salaire minimum). Mr. Hampton (N.D./Kenora--Rainy River). First Reading May 3, 2001.

Bill 40, Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur les obligations familiales et l'exécution des arriérés d'aliments. Mr. Wettlaufer (P.C./Kitchener Centre). First Reading May 7, 2001.

Bill 41, Day Nurseries Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur les garderies. Mr. Lalonde (L./Glengarry--Prescott--Russell). First Reading May 7, 2001.

Bill 42, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation, Protection and Promotion Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la préservation, la protection et la promotion de la moraine d'Oak Ridges. Mr. Colle (L./Eglinton--Lawrence). First Reading May 7, 2001.

Bill 43, City of Greater Sudbury Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur la ville du Grand Sudbury. Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading May 8, 2001.

Bill 44, Gas Price Watchdog Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'agent de surveillance des prix du carburant. Mr. Colle (L./Eglinton--Lawrence). First Reading May 8, 2001.

Bill 45, Responsible Choices for Growth and Accountability Act (2001 Budget), 2001/Loi de 2001 sur des choix réfléchis favorisant la croissance et la responsabilisation (budget de 2001). Hon. Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance). First Reading May 9, 2001. Second Reading debated May 28, 29, 30.

Bill 46, Public Sector Accountability Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la responsabilisation du secteur public. Hon. Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance). First Reading on division May 9, 2001.

Bill 47, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Driving While Suspended), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant le Code de la route (conduite pendant une suspension). Mr. Bartolucci (L./Sudbury). First Reading May 14, 2001.

Bill 48, Inquiry into Police Investigations of Sexual Abuse Against Minors in the Cornwall Area Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 prévoyant une enquête sur les enquêtes policières relatives aux plaintes de mauvais traitements d'ordre sexuel infligés à des mineurs dans la région de Cornwall. Mr. Guzzo (P.C./Ottawa West--Nepean). First Reading May 14, 2001.

Bill 49, Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Cellular Phones), 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant le Code de la route (téléphones cellulaires). Mr. O'Toole (P.C./Durham). First Reading May 14, 2001.

Bill 50, Improved Safety on 400 Series Highways Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la sécurité accrue des routes de la série 400. Mr. Mazzilli (P.C./London--Fanshawe). First Reading
May 16, 2001.

Bill 51, Portable Heart Defibrillator Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur les défibrillateurs cardiaques portatifs. Mr. Colle (L./Eglinton--Lawrence). First Reading May 16, 2001.

Bill 52, Legislative Assembly Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative. Mr. O'Toole (P.C./Durham). First Reading May 16, 2001.

Bill 53, Public Sector Employee's Severance Pay Disclosure Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la divulgation des indemnités de cessation d'emploi des employés du secteur public. Mrs. Bountrogianni (L./Hamilton Mountain). First Reading May 16, 2001.

Bill 54, Retail Sales Tax Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur la taxe de vente au détail. Mr. Parsons (L./Prince Edward--Hastings). First Reading May 16, 2001.

Bill 55, Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la protection de la moraine d'Oak Ridges. Hon. Mr. Hodgson (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing). First Reading, Second Reading and Third Reading May 17, 2001. Royal Assent May 29. S.O. 2001, Chapter 3.

Bill 56, Brownfields Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne les friches contaminées. Hon. Mr. Hodgson (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing). First Reading May 17, 2001. Second Reading debated May 31.

Bill 57, Government Efficiency Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'efficience du gouvernement. Hon. Mr. Sterling (Minister of Consumer and Business Services). First Reading May 17, 2001.

Bill 58, Ambulance Services Collective Bargaining Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la négociation collective dans les services d'ambulance. Hon. Mr. Stockwell (Minister of Labour). First Reading on division May17, 2001.

Bill 59, Police Services Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur les services policiers. Mr. Tilson (P.C./Dufferin--Peel--Wellington--Grey). First Reading May 17, 2001.

Bill 60, Victim Empowerment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'habilitation des victimes.
Hon. Mr. Sampson (Minister of Correctional Services). First Reading May 28, 2001.

Bill 61, Firearms Secure Locking Devices Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur les dispositifs de verrouillage sécuritaire d'armes à feu. Mr. Bryant (L./St. Paul's). First Reading May 28, 2001.

Bill 62, Physical Fitness Day Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur la Journée de l'aptitude physique. Mr. O'Toole (P.C./Durham). First Reading May 28, 2001.

Bill 63, Tenant Protection Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la Loi sur la protection des locataires. Mr. Marchese (N.D./Trinity--Spadina). First Reading May 29, 2001.

Bill 64, Technology for Classrooms Tax Credit Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant des lois en vue de créer un crédit d'impôt favorisant l'emploi de la technologie dans les salles de classe. Mr. Hastings (P.C./Etobicoke North). First Reading May 31, 2001.

Bill 65, Improving Customer Service for Road Users Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 sur l'amélioration des services à la clientèle offerts aux usagers de la route. Hon. Mr. Clark (Minister of Transportation). First Reading May 31, 2001.

Bill 66, Wilfrid Laurier University Amendment Act, 2001/Loi de 2001 modifiant la loi intitulée The Wilfrid Laurier University Act. Hon. Mrs. Cunningham (Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities). First Reading May 31, 2001.