37th Parliament, 4th Session

No. 3

No 3

 

Orders and
Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

4th Session,
37th Parliament

4e session,
37e législature

Monday,
May 5, 2003

Lundi
5mai 2003

TODAY'S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

Prayers

Prières

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

AFFAIRES COURANTES

Members' Statements

Déclarations des députés

Reports by Committees

Rapports des comités

Introduction of Bills

Dépôt des projets de loi

Motions

Motions

Statements by the Ministry and Responses

Déclarations ministérielles et réponses

Deferred Votes

Votes différés

Oral Questions

Questions orales

Petitions

Pétitions

 

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Government Order Number 1

Ordre du gouvernement numéro 1

1. Resuming the debate adjourned on May 1, 2003 on the Motion for an Address in Reply to the Speech of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor at the Opening of the Session.

1. Suite du débat ajourné le 1er mai 2003 sur la motion portant l'Adresse en réponse au discours prononcé par Son Honneur le lieutenant-gouverneur à l'ouverture de la session.

ORDERS

ORDRES

BILLS AWAITING ROYAL ASSENT

PROJETS DE LOI EN ATTENTE DE SANCTION ROYALE

Bill 1, An Act to protect jobs, promote economic growth and to address the challenge of SARS in Ontario.

Projet de loi 1, Loi visant à protéger les emplois, à promouvoir la croissance économique et à relever le défi posé par le SRAS en Ontario.

LEGISLATION

PROJETS DE LOI

Legend

A Bill with a "G" prefix is a Government Bill.

A Bill with an "M" prefix is a Private Members' Public Bill.

A Bill with a "D" prefix is a Committee Bill arising out of a matter designated under Standing Order 124(d).

A Bill with a "Pr" prefix is a Private Bill.

Légende

Le préfixe «G» indique un projet de loi du gouvernement.

Le préfixe «M» indique un projet de loi de député.

Le préfixe «D» indique un projet de loi adopté par un comité à la suite d'une question désignée conformément à l'article 124. d) du Règlement.

Le préfixe «Pr» indique un projet de loi d'intérêt privé.

M4. Second Reading of Bill 4, An Act to proclaim Genocide Memorial Week in Ontario. Mr. Wood.

M4. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 4, Loi proclamant la Semaine commémorative des génocides en Ontario. M. Wood.

M5. Second Reading of Bill 5, An Act to amend the Retail Business Holidays Act to make September 11 a holiday known as America Day. Mr. Hastings.

M5. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 5, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les jours fériés dans le commerce de détail pour faire du 11 septembre un jour férié appelé Jour de l'Amérique. M. Hastings.

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Audit Act to provide for greater accountability of hospitals, universities, colleges and other organizations that receive grants or other transfer payments from the government or Crown agencies. Mr. Gerretsen.

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la vérification des comptes publics afin de prévoir une responsabilité accrue de la part des hôpitaux, des universités, des collèges et des autres organisations qui reçoivent des subventions ou d'autres paiements de transfert du gouvernement ou d'organismes de la Couronne. M. Gerretsen.

M7. Second Reading of Bill 7, An Act to amend the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998. Mr. Brown.

M7. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 7, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1998 sur la Commission de l'énergie de l'Ontario. M. Brown.

M8. Second Reading of Bill 8, An Act to provide for greater accountability in judicial appointments. Mr. Wood.

M8. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 8, Loi visant à accroître l'obligation de rendre compte en ce qui concerne les nominations à la magistrature. M. Wood.

M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to proclaim Autism Awareness Month. Mr. Wood.

M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi proclamant le Mois de sensibilisation à l'autisme. M. Wood.

M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act to proclaim Fire Prevention Week, Firefighter Recognition Day and Firefighter Memorial Day. Mr. Wood.

M10. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 10, Loi proclamant la Semaine de prévention des incendies, le Jour de reconnaissance des pompiers et le Jour de commémoration des pompiers. M. Wood.

M11. Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act to proclaim Democracy in Ontario Day. Mr. Wood.

M11. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi proclamant la Journée de la démocratie en Ontario. M. Wood.

M12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act to amend the Public Inquiries Act. Mr. Wood.

M12. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 12, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les enquêtes publiques. M. Wood.

M13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to protect minors from exposure to sexually explicit goods and services. Mr. Wood.

M13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi visant à protéger les mineurs contre les biens et services sexuellement explicites. M. Wood.

M14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to amend the Remembrance Day Observance Act, 1997. Mr. Wood.

M14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1997 sur l'observation du jour du Souvenir. M. Wood.

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

1. Resuming the debate adjourned on May 1, 2003 on the Motion for an Address in Reply to the Speech of His Honour the Lieutenant Governor at the Opening of the Session.

1. Suite du débat ajourné le 1er mai 2003 sur la motion portant l'Adresse en réponse au discours prononcé par Son Honneur le lieutenant-gouverneur à l'ouverture de la session.

2. Resuming the debate adjourned on May 1, 2003 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Community Reinvestment Fund.

2. Suite du débat ajourné le 1er mai 2003 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics sur les fonds de réinvestissement communautaire.

3. Resuming the debate adjourned on May 1, 2003 on the motion for Adoption of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the Violence Against Women Program.

3. Suite du débat ajourné le 1er mai 2003 sur la motion portant adoption des recommandations contenues dans le rapport du Comité permanent des comptes publics sur le programme de prévention de la violence faite aux femmes.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BUSINESS

AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

(Precedence in accordance with Standing Order 96(d).)

(Ordre de priorité conforme à l'article 96(d) du Règlement.)

Ballot Item Numbers 1 and 2 - Debated and carried May 1, 2003.

Ballot Item Number 3 - To be debated May 8, 2003

Mr. Tascona - Resolution - In the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should enter into discussions with the federal government forthwith pursuant to which responsibility for immigration matters pertaining to the Province of Ontario would be transferred to the Government of Ontario. Filed on May 1, 2003.

 

NOTICES

AVIS

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS DU GOUVERNEMENT

1. Mrs. Ecker - That this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the government. Filed on April 30, 2003.

2. Mr. Eves - Be it resolved that:

To respond to the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Ontario and particularly in the Toronto area;

To acknowledge the tragic loss of life caused as a result of this disease and express our deepest sympathy for the victims and their families;

To recognize the heroic efforts of Ontario's front line health care workers including nurses, doctors, paramedics, lab technicians, and scientists;

To respond to the tremendous economic consequences of the SARS outbreak;

To unite in an all-out effort to contain and defeat this disease,

The Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, on behalf of the people of Ontario:

Commits all the necessary resources of Ontario to fight the spread of the SARS virus;

Commits to fully compensate all those people who lost wages because they were asked to go into quarantine by public health officials;

Commits to fully compensate any front line health care worker who has lost wages as a result of the SARS outbreak;

Commits to fund all extraordinary expenses incurred by hospitals relating to SARS;

Calls upon the Government of Canada to treat the outbreak of SARS as a natural disaster and provide funding in accordance with the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program; and

Pledges to rebuild global confidence in Toronto by aggressively promoting the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario as safe, vibrant, exciting places to work, live, invest and visit. Filed on April 30, 2003.

3. Mr. Stockwell - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2003, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on May 1, 2003.

4. Mr. Stockwell - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6, 2003, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on May 1, 2003.

5. Mr. Stockwell - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 7, 2003, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on May 1, 2003.

6. Mr. Stockwell - That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, Tuesday, May 6, Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2003, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on May 1, 2003.

SPECIAL DEBATES - OPPOSITION DAY

DÉBATS SPÉCIAUX - JOUR DE L'OPPOSITION

1. Mr. McGuinty - That the Legislative Assembly supports the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry under the Public Inquiries Act to investigate the SARS outbreak and provide recommendations on how best to prevent and respond to such an outbreak in the future. Premier of Ontario. To be debated May 6, 2003.

PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

1. Mr. Tascona - Resolution - In the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should enter into discussions with the federal government forthwith pursuant to which responsibility for immigration matters pertaining to the Province of Ontario would be transferred to the Government of Ontario. Filed on May 1, 2003.

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES FINANCES ET DES AFFAIRES ÉCONOMIQUES

Bill 2, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to restrict the conveyance of passengers for compensation. Mr. Gill. (Referred May 1, 2003).

Projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant le Code de la route pour restreindre le transport de passagers moyennant rémunération. M. Gill. (Referred May 1, 2003).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

Bill 3, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to prohibit the use of phones and other equipment while a person is driving on a highway. Mr. O'Toole. (Referred May 1, 2003).

Projet de loi 3, Loi modifiant le Code de la route pour interdire l'utilisation de téléphones et d'autres équipements pendant qu'une personne conduit sur une voie publique. M. O'Toole. (Referred May 1, 2003).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES RÈGLEMENTS ET DES PROJETS DE LOI PRIVÉS

Bill Pr14, An Act respecting Redeemer University College. Mr. Jackson. (Referred May 1, 2003).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet to consider intended appointments as follows:

Wednesday, May 7

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 151

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet for the purpose of report writing, as follows:

Thursday, May 8

10:00 a.m. (in closed session)

Room No. 1

Order of Precedence for Private Members' Public Business to be called during the Fourth Session of the Thirty-Seventh Parliament according to the draw on April 16, 2003, pursuant to Standing Order 96(d).

Ordre de priorité des affaires d'intérêt public émanant des députés à être étudiées pendant la quatrième session de la trente-septième législature d'après le tirage au sort tenu le 16 avril 2003, conformément à l'article 96. d).

Effective May 1, 2003 - replaces previous lists

No.

Member

Ballot Date

 

No.

Member

Ballot Date

 

1.

Mr. Gill

Debated 5/1/2003

 

42.

Mr. Murdoch

 

2.

Mr. O'Toole

Debated 5/1/2003

 

43.

Ms. Martel

 

3.

Mr. Tascona

May 8, 2003

 

44.

Mr. Duncan

 

4.

Mr. Sorbara

May 8, 2003

 

45.

Mr. Wettlaufer

 

5.

Ms. Churley

May 15, 2003

 

46.

Mr. McGuinty

 

6.

Mr. Gilchrist

May 15, 2003

 

47.

Mr. Chudleigh

 

7.

Mr. Guzzo

May 29, 2003

 

48.

Mr. Hoy

 

8.

Mrs. Dombrowsky

May 29, 2003

 

49.

Mr. Bartolucci

 

9.

Mr. Stewart

June 5, 2003

 

50.

Mr. Lalonde

 

10.

Mr. Beaubien

June 5, 2003

 

51.

Mr. Curling

 

11.

Mr. Christopherson

June 12, 2003

 

52.

Mr. Miller

 

12.

Mr. Kennedy

June 12, 2003

 

53.

Mrs. Munro

 

13.

Mr. Cordiano

June 19, 2003

 

54.

Mr. Crozier

 

14.

Mr. Spina

June 19, 2003

 

55.

Mr. Sergio

 

15.

Mr. Wood

June 26, 2003

 

56.

Mr. Caplan

 

16

Mr. Bradley

June 26, 2003

 

57.

Mr. Prue

 

17.

Mrs. Boyer

   

58.

Mr. Brown

 

18.

Mr. Parsons

   

59.

Mr. Bryant

 

19.

Mr. Dunlop

   

60.

Mr. Patten

 

20.

Mr. Colle

   

61.

Mr. Levac

 

21.

Mr. McMeekin

   

62.

Mr. Hampton

 

22.

Mr. Agostino

   

63.

Mrs. Marland

 

23.

Mr. Martiniuk

   

64.

Mr. Hastings

 

24.

Mr. Bisson

   

65.

Mr. Gerretsen

 

25.

Mr. Smitherman

   

66.

Mr. Conway

 

26.

Mr. Barrett

   

67.

Mr. Arnott

 

27.

Mr. Kwinter

   

68.

Mrs. McLeod

 

28.

Mr. Johnson

   

69.

Mr. Jackson

 

29.

Mr. Gravelle

   

70.

Mr. Kormos

 

30.

Mr. McDonald

   

71.

Mr. Martin

 

31.

Mr. Maves

   

72.

Mr. Mazzilli

 

32.

Mr. Marchese

   

73.

Mrs.Bountrogianni

 

33.

Mr. Ramsay

         

34.

Mr. Hodgson

         

35.

Ms. Di Cocco

         

36.

Mrs. Mushinski

         

37.

Ms. Pupatello

         

38.

Mr. Sampson

         

39.

Mr. Cleary

         

40.

Mr. Peters

         

41.

Mr. Phillips