39th Parliament, 1st Session

No. 9

No 9

 

Orders and
Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

1st Session
39th Parliament

1re session
39e législature

Wednesday
December 12, 2007

Mercredi
12 décembre 2007

 


TODAY'S BUSINESS

TRAVAUX 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

G8. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 11, 2007 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 8, An Act to amend the Education Act. Hon. Ms. Wynne. PRINTED. (Time used:  2 hrs. 20 mins.)

G8. Suite du débat ajourné le 11 décembre 2007 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 8, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation. L'hon. Mme Wynne. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat:  2 h 20).

Committee Meetings

Séances des comités

The Standing Committee on Estimates will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 228

  

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 151

  

The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 151

  

The Standing Committee on Justice Policy will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 228

  

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

 






ORDERS

ORDRES

LEGISLATION

PROJETS DE LOI

Legend

"G"  =     Government Bill.

"M"  =     Private Member's Public Bill.

"D"  =     Committee Bill.

"Pr" =     Private Bill.

Légende

«G» =   projet de loi du gouvernement.

«M» =   projet de loi d'intérêt public émanant

             d'un député.

«D» =   projet de loi d'un comité.

«Pr»     =      projet de loi d'intérêt privé.

G1. Second Reading of Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an ancient parliamentary right. Hon. Mr. McGuinty.  PRINTED.

G1. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 1, Loi visant à perpétuer un ancien droit parlementaire. L'hon. M. McGuinty.  IMPRIMÉ.

M3. Second Reading of Bill 3, An Act to amend the Highway Traffic Act with respect to school crossings. Mr. Klees. PRINTED.

M3. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 3, Loi modifiant le Code de la route en ce qui concerne les passages pour élèves. M. Klees. IMPRIMÉ.

M4. Second Reading of Bill 4, An Act to provide for the periodic establishment of a commission to readjust the number and boundaries of electoral districts for the purposes of the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Sterling. PRINTED.

M4. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 4, Loi prévoyant la constitution périodique d'une commission chargée de réviser le nombre et les limites des circonscriptions électorales aux fins de l'Assemblée législative. M. Sterling. IMPRIMÉ.

M5. Second Reading of Bill 5, An Act to make the month of November Bone Marrow Awareness Month. Mr. Crozier. PRINTED.

M5. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 5, Loi visant à désigner le mois de novembre Mois de la sensibilisation au don de moelle osseuse. M. Crozier. IMPRIMÉ.

G8. Resuming the debate adjourned on December 11, 2007 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 8, An Act to amend the Education Act. Hon. Ms. Wynne. PRINTED. (Time used:  2 hrs. 20 mins.)

G8. Suite du débat ajourné le 11 décembre 2007 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 8, Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation. L'hon. Mme Wynne. IMPRIMÉ. (Durée du débat:  2 h 20).

M9. Second Reading of Bill 9, An Act to require the disclosure of the country of origin and the components of motor vehicles sold in Ontario. Mr. Ouellette. PRINTED.

M9. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 9, Loi exigeant la divulgation du pays d'origine et de la liste des pièces des véhicules automobiles vendus en Ontario. M. Ouellette. IMPRIMÉ.

M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act, in memory of Lori Dupont, to better protect victims of domestic violence. Mr. O'Toole. PRINTED.

M10. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 10, Loi à la mémoire de Lori Dupont, visant à mieux protéger les victimes de violence familiale. M. O'Toole. IMPRIMÉ.

M11. Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act to amend the Smoke-Free Ontario Act to protect children and youth from second-hand smoke in motor vehicles. Mr. Orazietti. PRINTED.

M11. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi modifiant la Loi favorisant un Ontario sans fumée afin de protéger les enfants et les jeunes contre la fumée secondaire dans les véhicules automobiles. M. Orazietti. IMPRIMÉ.

G12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act to amend the Vital Statistics Act in relation to adoption information and to make consequential amendments to the Child and Family Services Act. Hon. Mme Meilleur.  PRINTED.

G12. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 12, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les statistiques de l'état civil en ce qui a trait aux renseignements sur les adoptions et apportant des modifications corrélatives à la Loi sur les services à l'enfance et à la famille. L'hon. Mme Meilleur. IMPRIMÉ.

M13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to establish a yearly target for the patient-to-doctor ratio. Mr. Martiniuk.

M13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi établissant un rapport cible annuel entre patients et médecins. M. Martiniuk.

M14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to deem that the Building Code and the Fire Code require fire detectors, interconnected fire alarms and non-combustible fire escapes. Mr. Prue.

M14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi prévoyant que le code du bâtiment et le code de prévention des incendies sont réputés exiger des détecteurs d'incendie, des systèmes d'alerte d'incendie interconnectés et des sorties de secours incombustibles. M. Prue.

M15. Second Reading of Bill 15, An Act to amend the Retail Sales Tax Act. Mr. Ouellette.

M15. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 15, Loi modifiant la Loi sur la taxe de vente au détail. M. Ouellette.

G16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act to amend Christopher's Law (Sex Offender Registry), 2000. Hon. Mr. Bartolucci.

G16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi modifiant la Loi Christopher de 2000 sur le registre des délinquants sexuels. L'hon. M. Bartolucci.

M17. Second Reading of Bill 17, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Act. Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek).

M17. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 17, Loi modifiant la Loi sur les régimes de retraite. M. Miller (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek).

GOVERNMENT ORDERS

ORDRES DU GOUVERNEMENT

1.    Resuming the debate adjourned on December 5, 2007, on the Amendment to 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 5 décembre 2007 concernant l'amendement à la motion portant l'Adresse en réponse au discours prononcé par Son Honneur le lieutenant-gouverneur à l'ouverture de la session.



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 Number 3 – To be debated December 13, 2007.

M14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to deem that the Building Code and the Fire Code require fire detectors, interconnected fire alarms and non-combustible fire escapes.
Mr. Prue.

M14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi prévoyant que le code du bâtiment et le code de prévention des incendies sont réputés exiger des détecteurs d'incendie, des systèmes d'alerte d'incendie interconnectés et des sorties de secours incombustibles. M. Prue.

Ballot Item Number 4 – To be debated December 13, 2007.

M5. Second Reading of Bill 5, An Act to make the month of November Bone Marrow Awareness Month. Mr. Crozier.

M5. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 5, Loi visant à désigner le mois de novembre Mois de la sensibilisation au don de moelle osseuse. M. Crozier.



NOTICES

AVIS

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DU GOUVERNEMENT

7.    Withdrawn December 11, 2007.

8.    Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on December 3, 2007.

9.    Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(ii), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 12:00 midnight on Thursday, December 13, 2007, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on December 3, 2007.

14.  Withdrawn December 11, 2007.

15.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on December 6, 2007.

16.  Mr. Bryant – That pursuant to Standing Order 9(c)(i), the House shall meet from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2007, for the purpose of considering government business. Filed on December 6, 2007.

 

Private Members' Notices
 of Motion

Avis de motions émanant
des députés

1.    Mr. Sterling – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario must demonstrate its belief in the principle of representation by population by addressing the inequity in representation at the provincial level through the creation of an Independent Boundaries Commission to ensure Ontarians receive equal and effective representation as guaranteed in the Charter of Rights in their provincial legislature before the Government of Ontario can demand fair representation by population for Ontarians within the House of Commons. Filed on December 3, 2007.

2.    Ms. MacLeod – That, in the opinion of this House, a joint committee of the legislature, including representation from all 3 parties and former MPPs, should be immediately appointed with the goal of making the Legislative Assembly more family friendly. Filed on December 3, 2007.

3.    Ms. MacLeod – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ontario Liberal Government, should immediately enter into negotiations with the City of Ottawa in order to provide assistance to finally build the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge. Filed on December 3, 2007.

4.    Mr. Rinaldi – That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly should support the Cobourg Police Service, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and Premier McGuinty's calls for the Governor General of Canada and the Prime Minister of Canada to recognize that acts of bravery have no expiry date and award Constable Chris Garrett with the Cross of Valour that his heroic efforts deserve. Filed on December 4, 2007.

5.    Mr. Hudak – That, in the opinion of this House, the Ministry of Natural Resources should create and fund a shared cost gypsy moth spraying program to circumvent the ongoing spread of moth-infested trees and woodlots causing damage to personal parks, and the environment, with municipalities that have demonstrated a need or interest such as Hamilton and Niagara. Filed on December 10, 2007.

6.    Mr. Arnott – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should over a twelve-year period assume responsibility for all municipal bridges in Ontario, ensuring that these all-important links between communities are properly maintained. Filed on December 11, 2007.

7.    Mr. Hampton – That, in the opinion of this House, as a noble tribute to those who served in the Great Wars, the Government of Ontario give consideration to providing financial support for urgently needed repairs to the Rose Window, in the Church of the Epiphany in Woodstock, which has stood as a tribute to our fallen heroes for the past 75 years. Filed on December 11, 2007.

 


BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES

AFFAIRES renvoyÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

Standing Committee on General Government

Comité permanent des affaires gouvernementales

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to provide for an Employee Wage Security Program. Mr. Miller (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek). (Referred on December 6, 2007).

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2000 sur les normes d'emploi afin d'établir un programme de sécurité salariale des employés. M. Miller (Hamilton-Est–Stoney Creek). (Renvoyé le 6 décembre 2007).

Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills

Comité permanent des règlements et des projets de loi privé

Pr4.     Bill Pr4, An Act to revive 872440 Ontario Inc. Mr. Dunlop. (Referred December 10, 2007).

Committee Meetings

Séances des comités

The Standing Committee on Estimates will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 228

  

The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Thursday, December 13

11:00 a.m.

Room No. 151

  

The Standing Committee on General Government will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 151

  

The Standing Committee on Government Agencies will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 151

  

The Standing Committee on Justice Policy will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 228

  

The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Thursday, December 13

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 1

  

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

Thursday, December 13

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

  

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

  

The Standing Committee on Social Policy will meet for the purpose of organization, as follows:

Thursday, December 13

11:00 a.m.

Room No. 228

 

QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

Questions are to appear on the day after they are received and on every subsequent day in that week and then subsequently only on each Monday until an Answer other than an Interim Answer is received. A question first appearing on a Thursday will appear on each day of the following week.

Les questions seront publiées le jour suivant leur réception et tous les jours de la semaine. Elles seront ensuite publiées tous les lundis jusqu'à ce qu'une réponse autre qu'une réponse provisoire soit reçue. Une question publiée le jeudi pour la première fois sera publiée tous les jours de la semaine suivante.

  

1.    Mr. Wilson – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide a detailed breakdown of the $171,000.00 listed as Maintenance and the $37,000.00 listed as Other in the direct operating costs of $685,321.00 in 2005/2006 associated with operating the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service. December 10, 2007.

2.    Mr. Wilson – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide a detailed breakdown of the indirect operating costs of $640,680.00 in 2005/2006 associated with operating the Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service. December 10, 2007.

3.    Mr. Wilson – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide a breakdown by category of the monthly inventory value for the products stored at Ontario Government Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Service for 2005/2006. December 10, 2007

4.    Mr. Wilson – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care explain why no action was taken by the Ministry regarding an incident of fraud involving the president of Bio Nuclear Diagnostics Inc. and an employee of Legendary Logistics that was noted in a report prepared by Peter Alexander dated July 5, 2004 to Rick Gaukel, Manager, Service Management, Supply and Financial Services Branch and Paul Latremouille, Director, Supply and Financial Services Branch. December 10, 2007.

5.    Mr. Martiniuk – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide details of the number of Ontario residents who are registered with the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 (to date). December 12, 2007.

6.    Mr. Martiniuk – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide details of the number of family physicians eligible to bill the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 (to date). December 12, 2007.

7.    Mr. Martiniuk – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide details of the number of specialist physicians eligible to bill the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 (to date). December 12, 2007.

8.    Mr. Martiniuk – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide details of the number of new additional family physicians who have established practices  and taken on new patients in the province's under-serviced areas for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 (to date). December 12, 2007.

9.    Mr. Martiniuk – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide details of the number of persons admitted to medical schools in Ontario for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 (to date). December 12, 2007.

10.  Mr. Martiniuk – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide details of the number of new additional foreign trained physicians eligible to bill the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 (to date). December 12, 2007.

11.  Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Agriculture please advise what steps will be taken to assist all livestock producers and support the more than 50,000 jobs that are provided in the pork and cattle sector alone. December 12, 2007.

12.  Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Transportation please advise what costs were incurred in changing the name of the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority (GTTA) to Metrolinx. December 12, 2007.

13.  Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Transportation please advise if action will be taken to ensure drivers whose licences have been suspended for medical reasons can have their driving privileges restored more promptly once their doctor has given them clearance to resume driving. December 12, 2007.

14.  Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care please advise how this government will ensure the Uxbridge site of Markham Stouffville Hospital receives fair and sufficient funding despite the fact that it is associated with Markham Stouffville (in the Central LHIN) while being geographically located in the Central East LHIN. December 12, 2007.

15.  Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Transportation please provide an update indicating when the new smart cards for transit in the GTA and beyond will be generally available for transit users. December 12, 2007.

16   Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Transportation please provide the budget to implement the smart card. December 12, 2007.

17.  Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Energy please give an update on the timetable for implementing so-called "Smart Meters" along with the associated costs, including the new prices and times for purchasing off-peak electricity. December 12, 2007.

18.  Mr. O'Toole – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Transportation please advise what steps are being taken to assist property owners in the path of the proposed Highway 407 eastward extension to ensure those owners facing hardships are able to sell their land to the MTO. December 12, 2007.

19.  Mr. Runciman – Enquiry of the Ministry – Would the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal explain why the LCBO requires fruit wineries (QC Status) to pay a significantly higher percentage of the retail sales price than VQA wines. December 12, 2007.