Hansard Transcripts 2003-Jun-26 | Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Hon John R. Baird (Minister of Energy, Minister responsible for francophone affairs, Government House Leader): I would like to ask for unanimous consent to move a motion without notice with respect to the Provincial Auditor.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Is there unanimous consent? Agreed.

Hon Mr Baird: I move that a panel be established for the purposes of selecting the next Provincial Auditor, such panel to be made up of one member chosen from each party by its respective House leader and chaired by Speaker Carr. The panel shall determine the selection and interview process to be followed and shall conduct interviews. The director of human resources of the Office of the Assembly shall provide administrative support and advice to the panel and shall be present at the interviews. In the event that Speaker Carr is unable to chair the panel at any point in its deliberations, the panel shall continue with the selection process, deciding all questions with unanimous agreement. The panel shall report to the House its recommended candidate for Provincial Auditor.

The Speaker: Thank you, sir.

Mr Dwight Duncan (Windsor-St Clair): Dispense.

The Speaker: Dispense?

Interjection.

The Speaker: You would like to hear it? OK.

Mr Baird has moved that a panel be established for the purposes of selecting the next Provincial Auditor, such panel to be made up of one member chosen from each party by its respective House leader and chaired by Speaker Carr. The panel shall determine the selection and interview process to be followed and shall conduct the interviews. The director of human resources of the Office of the Assembly shall provide administrative support and advice to the panel and shall be present at the interviews. In the event that Speaker Carr is unable to chair the panel at any point in its deliberations, the panel shall continue with the selection process, deciding all questions with unanimous agreement. The panel shall report to the House its recommended candidate for Provincial Auditor.

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Hon Mr Baird: I seek unanimous consent to put a motion concerning orders for second and third readings of private bills.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? Agreed.

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

Hon John R. Baird (Minister of Energy, Minister responsible for francophone affairs, Government House Leader): I move that we call the orders for second and third readings of Bill Pr12, Bill Pr14, Bill Pr18, Bill Pr20, Bill Pr21 and Bill Pr23 so that they may be moved concurrently and without further debate or amendment, and that in the case of any division on any of these bills, the division bells shall be limited to five minutes.

If you want a break to discuss this, I'm happy.

Mr Dwight Duncan (Windsor-St Clair): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: My understanding is that the members who sponsored the bills will have the opportunity -- do I understand that properly?

Hon Mr Baird: Yes.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Mr Baird has moved -- dispense?

Hon Mr Baird: Dispense.

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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MUNICIPALITY OF
CHATHAM-KENT ACT, 2003

Mr Baird, on behalf of Mr Beaubien, moved second reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr12, An Act respecting the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Mr Baird, on behalf of Mr Beaubien, moved third reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr12, An Act respecting the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

REDEEMER UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE ACT, 2003

Mr Jackson moved second reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr14, An Act respecting Redeemer University College.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Mr Jackson moved third reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr14, An Act respecting Redeemer University College.

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

Mr Cameron Jackson (Burlington): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I would just like to acknowledge the presence this evening of Dr Justin Cooper, president of Redeemer University College; Mr Jacob Ellens, vice-president of academics; and Mr John Vriend, director of teacher education.

COUNTY OF HALIBURTON ACT, 2003

Mr Baird, on behalf of Mr Hodgson, moved second reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr18, An Act respecting the County of Haliburton.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Mr Baird, on behalf of Mr Hodgson, moved third reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr18, An Act respecting the County of Haliburton.

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

THUNDER BAY COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION ACT, 2003

Mr Gravelle moved second reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr20, An Act respecting The Thunder Bay Foundation.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Mr Gravelle moved third reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr20, An Act respecting The Thunder Bay Foundation.

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

TYNDALE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
& SEMINARY ACT, 2003

Mrs Cunningham, on behalf of Mr Dunlop, moved second reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr21, An Act respecting Tyndale College & Seminary (formerly Ontario Bible College and Ontario Theological Seminary).

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Mrs Cunningham, on behalf of Mr Dunlop, moved third reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr21, An Act respecting Tyndale College & Seminary (formerly Ontario Bible College and Ontario Theological Seminary).

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

Hon Dianne Cunningham (Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, minister responsible for women's issues): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I would like to introduce Dr Brian Stiller, Dr Earl Davey and Ms Ruth Whitt, who are here this evening and who should be congratulated for the wonderful work they do with students at Tyndale College & Seminary.

We're very pleased that this has happened to them.

KITCHENER-WATERLOO
FOUNDATION ACT, 2003

Mr Wettlaufer moved second reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr23, An Act respecting The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Mr Wettlaufer moved third reading of the following bill:

Bill Pr23, An Act respecting The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation.

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

Mr Gilles Bisson (Timmins-James Bay): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I want to take this opportunity to actually thank a couple of government members for something we've been working on for some time. The Canadian Hearing Society in the community of Timmins was scheduled for closure, as their Trillium funding was coming to an end this August. Along with the Canadian Hearing Society's Timmins office and their central office in Sudbury, we've been working with Mr Dan Newman, the Associate Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Mr Tony Clement, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and I'm pleased to say they have come through for the community of Timmins. The Canadian Hearing Society will be staying open, and they have received funding for yet another year. So I'd like to thank them on behalf of the constituents of Timmins.

Mr Dwight Duncan (Windsor-St Clair): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I seek unanimous consent to allow Mr Guzzo to put a motion for second and third reading of his private member's bill, Bill 45, An Act to establish a commission to inquire into the investigations by police forces of complaints of sexual abuse against minors in the Cornwall area.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Mr Duncan: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I seek unanimous consent for Mr Gill to put a motion for third reading of his bill, Bill 2, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to restrict the conveyance of passengers for compensation.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent regarding Bill 2? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Hon David H. Tsubouchi (Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, Minister of Culture): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I seek unanimous consent to put second and third reading of Bill 124, the Ontario Heritage Amendment Act, without further debate.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Hon John R. Baird (Minister of Energy, Minister responsible for francophone affairs, Government House Leader): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I would like to request unanimous consent to reappoint the very capable Ann Cavoukian as the Information and Privacy Commissioner for a term of five years.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Hon Frank Klees (Minister of Transportation): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I'd like to seek unanimous consent for second and third reading of Bill 20, the Road Safety Act.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Mr Duncan: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I'd like to seek unanimous consent to put a motion that would allow Bill 20, the Road Safety Act, and Bill 124, the Ontario Heritage Act, to be sent to committee after first reading for committee discussion and public input over the summer.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Hon Mr Baird: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I'd like to seek unanimous consent that, notwithstanding standing order 46(e), the order for second and third reading of Bill 41 be called.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

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Hon Mr Baird: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I'd like to seek unanimous consent to pass a motion to strike a non-partisan select committee to study the Crawford Report.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Mr Raminder Gill (Bramalea-Gore-Malton-Springdale): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: As you know, in the fourth session of the 37th Parliament I brought forward a very important bill, Bill 2, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to restrict the conveyance of passengers for compensation. It's a very important act. I lobbied all the different members across and I suppose by now they are going to give me unanimous consent -- the Liberals and the NDP will. So I seek unanimous consent to pass third reading without debate of Bill 2.

The Speaker: I'm afraid we just asked for that. We didn't get unanimous consent.

Hon Mr Baird: On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I understand that His Honour awaits.

His Honour the Administrator of Ontario entered the chamber of the Legislative Assembly and took his seat upon the throne.

ROYAL ASSENT /
SANCTION ROYALE

Hon Roy McMurtry (Administrator): Pray be seated.

The Speaker (Hon Gary Carr): May it please Your Honour, the Legislative Assembly of the province has, at its present meetings thereof, passed certain bills to which, in the name of and on behalf of the said Legislative Assembly, I respectfully request Your Honour's assent.

Deputy Clerk (Ms Deborah Deller): The following are the titles of the bills to which Your Honour's assent is prayed:

Bill 23, An Act to amend the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and the Municipal Franchises Act in respect of consumer protection, the governance of the Ontario Energy Board and other matters / Projet de loi 23, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1998 sur la Commission de l'énergie de l'Ontario et la Loi sur les concessions municipales en ce qui a trait à la protection des consommateurs, à la régie de la Commission de l'énergie de l'Ontario et à d'autres questions.

Bill 43, An Act to provide Ontario home property tax relief for seniors / Projet de loi 43, Loi prévoyant un allégement de l'impôt foncier résidentiel pour les personnes âgées de l'Ontario.

Bill 53, An Act respecting the equity in education tax credit / Projet de loi 53, Loi concernant le crédit d'impôt pour l'équité en matière d'éducation.

Bill 100, An Act respecting the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park / Projet de loi 100, Loi concernant le parc de la région caractéristique des Hautes-Terres de Kawartha.

Bill Pr12, An Act respecting the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

Bill Pr14, An Act respecting Redeemer University College.

Bill Pr18, An Act respecting the County of Haliburton.

Bill Pr20, An Act respecting The Thunder Bay Foundation.

Bill Pr21, An Act respecting Tyndale College & Seminary (formerly Ontario Bible College and Ontario Theological Seminary).

Bill Pr23, An Act respecting The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation.

Clerk of the House (Mr Claude L. DesRosiers): In Her Majesty's name, His Honour the Administrator doth assent to these bills.

Au nom de Sa Majesté, Son Honneur l'administrateur sanctionne ces projets de loi.

His Honour was then pleased to retire.

Hon John R. Baird (Minister of Energy, Minister responsible for francophone affairs, Government House Leader): Before I move adjournment of the House, we acknowledged the pages, we acknowledged a number of retiring members; it's also the last day of service of Philip De Souza, the team leader of the ushers. I wanted on behalf of all members to wish him the very best.

Mr Bob Wood (London West): On a point of order, Mr Speaker: I ask unanimous consent for second reading and referral to the justice committee of Bill 4, An Act to proclaim Genocide Memorial Week in Ontario.

The Speaker: Is there unanimous consent? I'm afraid I heard some noes.

Hon Mr Baird: I move adjournment of the House.

The Speaker: Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry?

All those in favour will please say "aye."

All those opposed will please say "nay."

In my opinion, the ayes have it.

This House stands adjourned until September 22, 2003.

The House adjourned at 1912.

June 26, 2003