36e législature, 1re session

No. 68 No 68

Votes and

Proceedings

Procès-verbaux

Legislative Assembly

of Ontario

Assemblée législative

de l'Ontario

1st Session,

36th Parliament

1re session,

36e législature

Thursday,

May 2, 1996

Jeudi

2 mai 1996

PRAYERS

10:00 A.M.

PRIÈRES

10 H

Mr Clement moved,

M. Clement propose,

That in the opinion of this House, since Ontarians are entitled to high levels of service from the public sector; and

since Ontarians sent a clear message in the June election that the status quo is not acceptable and called for a government committed to driving substantive reforms in the delivery of public services; and

since the Progressive Conservative government has already taken steps to respond to this message by reviewing all public expenditures; and

since it is important that this process does not neglect the needs of Ontarians and should include the establishment of guiding principles within the public service that will ensure that it is responsive to the public's expectations;

therefore, in order to provide Ontarians with a better, more accountable and more responsive public service, the Chair of the Management Board should investigate the establishment of a mechanism to ensure that the following principles and standards are adopted by the government of Ontario;

a) measurable standards need to be established whereby the public as consumers of public services can assess how services are delivered on a regular basis;

b) information needs to be readily available to the public that will allow them to understand what services cost, who is in charge and how they can benefit from the service;

c) the public must be consulted on a regular basis to ensure that the service is still achieving its desired objectives and continues to be a service which the public sector should be providing;

d) the public's needs must be paramount in determining how to deliver a service;

e) the public must be treated equally and with dignity and respect;

f) the public must have access to a system of redress whereby the government must accept the responsibility for the delivery of services in an appropriate manner; and

g) the taxpayer must be protected by ensuring that government services are delivered in an efficient and economic manner within the context of the existing fiscal environment.

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

À 11 heures, la suite du débat est réservé jusqu'à midi.

Mr Colle then moved,

Ensuite, M. Colle propose,

That in the opinion of this House, since the roads in this province constitute a $100 billion asset; and that the Ministry of Transportation is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the provincial highway system which consists of about 22,000 kilometres of roadway; and

since the 1995 Annual Report the Provincial Auditor has concluded that 60% of highways are currently considered to be in poor or substandard condition; and that if immediate actions are not taken to repair highways the condition of the infrastructure will continue to deteriorate to the point that a massive and costly reconstruction effort will become necessary; and

since the average cost of rehabilitation is estimated at $80,000 per kilometre lane but if not implemented immediately the reconstruction cost per kilometre lane escalates to $250,000 per kilometre lane; and that poorly maintained roads jeopardize the safety of motorists and increase the number of accidents resulting in higher repair and insurance costs; and

since representatives for the Ontario Road Builders' Association who appeared before the Finance Committee earlier this year told committee members that since this government came into power no money has been spent on the roads and highways in the province thus increasing the deterioration of roads; and that provincial cuts to the road maintenance and repair budget mean increased costs for future road reconstruction; and

since the Provincial Government is transferring thousands of kilometres of provincial roads to municipalities which in addition have had their provincial operating grants drastically cut; and that a comprehensive long-term government investment strategy in road maintenance and repair will maintain and encourage economic growth and commerce in communities across Ontario and can readily be undertaken by a highly trained and highly skilled local workforce;

therefore, the Government of Ontario should immediately establish a Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Fund whereby the government guarantees that a fixed portion of the gas tax along with other government revenues be designated to go directly toward the Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Fund for road maintenance, repair and reconstruction in order to systematically eradicate the existing substandard condition of 60% of provincial roads.

The Acting Speaker (Mr Morin) addressed the House as follows:-

Before we proceed with the voting today, I would like to address the members that on Thursday last, there seemed to be some confusion as to the procedure we were following on the deferred votes for both items of private members' public business.

I want to assure all members that the procedure followed, was completely in accordance with Standing Order 96(f) and, was the procedure we have followed in this House for many years. When a vote is requested on the first item of business, the calling in of the members by the Chair is deferred until we determine if there is to be a vote on the second item. The members are then called to the House once with one five-minute bell and both votes are then taken in succession.

We have tried to accommodate those members in the past who have wished to vote on the first item, but not the second, by pausing between the questions to allow those members to leave the Chamber before voting on the second item. This also allows other members who may be waiting in the lobbies to enter the House to record their vote on the second item. This procedure, I admit, is cumbersome at best, however we have to follow the Standing Order that requires the votes to be taken in succession. If it is the wish of the members, I will cause the doors to be opened for 30 seconds of the clock after the first vote rather than an unspecified pause as we have done in the past.

In the Third Session of the previous Parliament, this House operated under a special order dated April 20, 1993, wherein the votes on Thursday mornings were taken individually. In that case, there were two five-minute bells which seemed to work much better than the current procedure, however until a similar order is passed, we have to proceed with our present procedure.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(e), no objection having been made to the putting of the question on Mr Clement's Resolution Number 16, the question having been put, was carried on the following division:-

Conformément à l'article 96(e) du Règlement, la motion portant sur la résolution numéro 16 de M. Clement n'a pas fait l'objet d'opposition et la motion, mise aux voix, est adoptée par le vote suivant:-

AYES / POUR - 58

Agostino Duncan Parker

Arnott Fisher Pettit

Baird Ford Phillips

Barrett Fox Preston

Bartolucci Froese Pupatello

Beaubien Galt Ramsay

Bradley Grandmaître Rollins

Brown Gravelle Ross

(Algoma-Manitoulin) Hampton Sergio

Brown Hastings Shea

(Scarborough West) Hoy Sheehan

Carroll Johnson Smith

Castrilli (Brantford) Spina

Chudleigh Jordan Stewart

Clement Lalonde Stockwell

Colle Laughren Tilson

Conway Leadston Wettlaufer

Cordiano Marland Wildman

Crozier McLeod Wood

Curling Munro (London South)

Danford Ouellette

NAYS / CONTRE - 2

Bisson Churley

And it was,

Resolved, That in the opinion of this House, since Ontarians are entitled to high levels of service from the public sector; and

since Ontarians sent a clear message in the June election that the status quo is not acceptable and called for a government committed to driving substantive reforms in the delivery of public services; and

since the Progressive Conservative government has already taken steps to respond to this message by reviewing all public expenditures; and

since it is important that this process does not neglect the needs of Ontarians and should include the establishment of guiding principles within the public service that will ensure that it is responsive to the public's expectations;

therefore, in order to provide Ontarians with a better, more accountable and more responsive public service, the Chair of the Management Board should investigate the establishment of a mechanism to ensure that the following principles and standards are adopted by the government of Ontario;

a) measurable standards need to be established whereby the public as consumers of public services can assess how services are delivered on a regular basis;

b) information needs to be readily available to the public that will allow them to understand what services cost, who is in charge and how they can benefit from the service;

c) the public must be consulted on a regular basis to ensure that the service is still achieving its desired objectives and continues to be a service which the public sector should be providing;

d) the public's needs must be paramount in determining how to deliver a service;

e) the public must be treated equally and with dignity and respect;

f) the public must have access to a system of redress whereby the government must accept the responsibility for the delivery of services in an appropriate manner; and

g) the taxpayer must be protected by ensuring that government services are delivered in an efficient and economic manner within the context of the existing fiscal environment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 96(e), no objection having been made to the putting of the question on Mr Colle's Resolution Number 15, the question having been put, was lost on the following division:-

Conformément à l'article 96(e) du Règlement, la motion portant sur la résolution numéro 15 de M. Colle n'a pas fait l'objet d'opposition et la motion, mise aux voix, est rejetée par le vote suivant:-

AYES / POUR - 26

Agostino Conway Kormos

Bartolucci Cordiano Lalonde

Bisson Crozier Laughren

Bradley Curling McLeod

Brown Duncan Phillips

(Algoma-Manitoulin) Grandmaître Pupatello

Castrilli Gravelle Ramsay

Churley Hampton Sergio

Colle Hoy Wildman

NAYS / CONTRE - 35

Arnott Froese Rollins

Baird Galt Ross

Barrett Hastings Shea

Beaubien Johnson Sheehan

Brown (Brantford) Smith

(Scarborough West) Jordan Spina

Carroll Leadston Stewart

Chudleigh Marland Stockwell

Clement Munro Tilson

Danford Ouellette Wettlaufer

Fisher Parker Wood

Ford Pettit (London South)

Fox Preston

THE AFTERNOON SITTING

1:30 P.M.

SÉANCE DE L'APRÈS-MIDI

13 H 30

PETITIONS

PÉTITIONS

Petition relating to North York Branson Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-15) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mr M. Kwinter.

Petition relating to Postponing Tax Cuts (Sessional Paper No. P-33) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mrs J. Munro.

Petition relating to User Fees on Prescription Medicine (Sessional Paper No. P-44) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mr T. Ruprecht.

Petition relating to St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital (Sessional Paper No. P-62) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mr P. North.

Petitions relating to Rent Control Legislation (Sessional Paper No. P-64) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mr A. Curling and Mr M. Sergio.

Petition relating to Bill 31, Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1995 (Sessional Paper No. P-77) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mr T. Arnott.

Petition relating to Child Care Subsidies (Sessional Paper No. P-87) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mrs M. Boyd.

Petition relating to Fair and Equitable Reductions to Grant-Dependent and Negative-Grant Position School Boards (Sessional Paper No. P-92) (Tabled May 2, 1996) Mr M. Sergio.

REPORTS BY COMMITTEES

RAPPORTS DES COMITÉS

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

M. Smith du Comité permanent des affaires sociales présente le rapport du comité qui est lu comme suit et adopté:-

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

Votre comité propose qu'il soit permis de faire rapport sur les projets de loi suivants avec des amendements:-

Bill 30, An Act to establish the Education Quality and Accountability Office and to amend the Education Act with respect to the Assessment of Academic Achievement. Ordered for Third Reading.

Projet de loi 30, Loi créant l'Office de la qualité et de la responsabilité en éducation et modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation en ce qui concerne l'évaluation du rendement scolaire. Ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

Bill 31, An Act to establish the Ontario College of Teachers and to make related amendments to certain statutes. Ordered for Third Reading.

Projet de loi 31, Loi créant l'Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l'Ontario et apportant des modifications connexes à certaines lois. Ordonné pour la troisième lecture.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

DÉPOT DES PROJETS DE LOI

The following Bill was introduced and read the first time:-

Le projet de loi suivant est présenté et lu une première fois:-

Bill 46, An Act to amend or revoke various statutes administered by or affecting the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and to enact other statutes administered by the Ministry. Hon. N. Villeneuve.

Projet de loi 46, Loi modifiant ou abrogeant diverses lois appliquées par le ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales, ou qui touchent ce ministère, et visant à édicter d'autres lois appliquées par le ministère. L'hon. N. Villeneuve.

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 Pr54, An Act respecting the City of Toronto. Ms I. Bassett.

Bill Pr55, An Act respecting the City of Toronto. Ms I. Bassett.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

ORDRE DU JOUR

Debate was resumed on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 38, An Act to amend the Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act, 1993.

Le débat reprend sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1993 sur l'administration de la zone résidentielle des îles de Toronto.

After some time, the motion was declared carried and the Bill was accordingly read the second time and Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Après quelque temps, la motion est déclarée adoptée et en conséquence, ce projet de loi est lu une deuxième fois et déféré au Comité plénier.

The House resolved itself into a Committee to consider a certain Bill.

L'Assemblée se constitue en Comité plénier pour étudier un projet de loi.

After some time, the Committee rose and reported the following Bill as amended:-

Après quelque temps, le comité lève la séance et fait rapport sur le projet de loi suivant avec des amendements:-

Bill 38, An Act to amend the Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act, 1993.

Projet de loi 38, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1993 sur l'administration de la zone résidentielle des îles de Toronto.

Ordered, That the report be now received and adopted.

Il est ordonné que ce rapport soit maintenant reçu et adopté.

A debate arose on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 36, An Act to amend certain Acts administered by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Il s'élève un débat sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du pProjet de loi 36, Loi modifiant certaines lois appliquées par le ministère des Richesses naturelles.

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:-

Compendia:

Bill 46, An Act to amend or revoke various statutes administered by or affecting the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and to enact other statutes administered by the Ministry (No. 148) (Tabled May 2, 1996).

Part-time appointments re intended Order-in-Council dated May 1, 1996 (No. 147) (Tabled May 2, 1996).

STATUS OF LEGISLATION

PUBLIC BILLS INDEX

(Government and Private Members')

ÉTAT DE L'AVANCEMENT DES PROJETS DE LOI

INDEX DES PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PUBLIC

(Gouvernement et Députés)

Advocacy, Consent and Substitute Decisions

Statute Law. Hon. C. Harnick 19

Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (see Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)

Automobile Insurance. Mr M. Sergio 29

Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime. Ms A. Castrilli 12

Children's Law Reform. Mr J. Hastings 27

Citizens Assembly Project. Mr R. Chiarelli 18

College of Teachers (see Ontario)

Consent to Treatment (see Advocacy)

Corporations Information. Hon. N. Sterling 6

Drop the Penny. Mr D. Tilson 9, 14

Education. Hon. J. Snobelen 34

Education (Co-operation Among Boards). Mr B. Wildman 37

Education Quality and Accountability Office. Hon. J. Snobelen 30

Election. Mr D. McGuinty 2

Election. Hon. E. Eves 44

Environmental Protection Statute Law. Mr B. Wildman 24

Executive Council. Hon. E. Eves 1

Expropriations (see Property Rights)

Franchises. Mr T. Martin 13

Freezing of Compensation for Members of the Assembly. Hon. E. Eves 32

Highway Improvement (see Public Transportation)

Highway Transport Board (see Ontario Highway Transport Board)

Human Rights Code (see Property Rights)

Indemnities and Allowances of Members of the Assembly (see Freezing of Compensation)

Job Quotas. Hon. M. Mushinski 8

Labour Relations and Employment Statute Law. Hon. E. Witmer 7

Land Use Planning and Protection. Hon. A. Leach 20

Law Society. Mr R. Chiarelli 4

Legislative Assembly. Mr J. Flaherty (Blocked) 33

Legislative Assembly Oath of Allegiance. Mr D. Agostino 22

Locksmiths Licensing. Mr J. Hastings 40

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Statute Law. Hon. N. Villeneuve 46

Ministry of Natural Resources Statute Law. Hon. C. Hodgson 36

Motor Vehicle Fuel Pricing. Mr R. Chiarelli 10

MPPs Pension and Compensation Reform. Hon. E. Eves 42

Municipal (Simcoe Day). Mr S. Gilchrist 28

Natural Resources (see Ministry of Natural Resources)

Occupational Health and Safety (see Workers' Compensation)

Ontario College of Teachers. Hon. J. Snobelen 31

Ontario Highway Transport Board and Public Vehicles. Hon. A. Palladini 39

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Hon. J. Snobelen 45

Ontario Water Resources (see Environmental Protection)

Patients' Bill of Rights. Mrs E. Caplan 41

Pension and Compensation Reform (see MPPs Pension and Compensation Reform

Personal Property Security. Hon. N. Sterling 35

Pesticides (see Environmental Protection)

Property Rights Statute Law. Mr T. Barrett 11

Public Hospital Foundations. Mr J. Hastings 21

Public Transportation and Highway Improvement. Mr M. Gravelle 16

Public Sector Restructuring (see Savings and Restructuring)

Public Vehicles (see Ontario Highway Transport Board)

Realty Tax Freeze Statute Law. Mr G. Carr 17

Remembrance Day. Mr D. Boushy 25

Rights of Persons receiving Health Services (see Patients' Bill of Rights)

Savings and Restructuring. Hon. E. Eves 26

Shortline Railways. Hon. A. Palladini 5

Solicitors. Mr R. Chiarelli 3

Substitute Decisions (see Advocacy)

Supply. Hon. E. Eves 43

Toronto Islands. Hon. A. Leach 38

Victims' Bill of Rights. Hon. C. Harnick 23

Victims of Crime (see Charter of Rights)

Workers' Compensation and

Occupational Health and Safety. Hon. E. Witmer 15

PRIVATE BILLS INDEX

INDEX DES PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

1092040 Ontario Inc. Mr D. McGuinty Pr43

Anglo Canada General Insurance Company. Mr B. Wood (London South) Pr45

Association of Ontario Road Superintendents. Mr T. Arnott Pr53

Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario. Mrs M. Marland Pr56

Brampton, City of. Mr T. Clement Pr9

Brantford, City of. Mr R. Johnson (Brantford) Pr60

Canadian Life Line Limited. Mr M. Kwinter Pr39

Canadian Niagara Power Company, Limited. Mr T. Hudak Pr12

Milton, Town of. Mr T. Chudleigh Pr50

Mississauga, City of. Mr R. Sampson Pr37

Nepean, City of. Mr J. Baird Pr13, Pr14

Oshawa (Oshawa Transit Commission), City of. Mr J. Flaherty Pr49

Ottawa, City of. Mr G. Guzzo Pr42

Ottawa Civic Hospital. Mr R. Patten Pr35

Scarborough, City of. Mr D. Newman Pr41

Sidney, Township of. Mr D. Rollins Pr46

TD Trust Company. Mr R. Marchese Pr24

Toronto, City of. Ms I. Bassett Pr55

Toronto (Traffic Calming), City of. Ms I. Bassett Pr54

Waterloo County Board of Education. Mr G. Leadston Pr11

Waterloo-Guelph Regional Airport. Mr G. Leadston Pr38

York, City of. Mr M. Colle Pr44

GOVERNMENT BILLS AND PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BILLS

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

Bill 1, Executive Council Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi sur le Conseil exécutif. Hon. E. Eves (Deputy Premier). First Reading September 27, 1995.

Bill 2, Election Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi électorale. Mr D. McGuinty (L./Ottawa South). First Reading September 28, 1995. Second Reading November 23. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Bill 3, Solicitors Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi sur les procureurs. Mr R. Chiarelli (L./Ottawa West). First Reading October 2, 1995.

Bill 4, Law Society Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi sur le Barreau. Mr R. Chiarelli (L./Ottawa West). First Reading October 2, 1995.

Bill 5, Shortline Railways Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur les chemins de fer d'intérêt local. Hon. A. Palladini (Minister of Transportation). First Reading October 3, 1995. Second Reading December 13. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House. Considered and reported as amended December 13. Third Reading December 13. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter 2.

Bill 6, Corporations Information Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi sur les renseignements exigés des personnes morales. Hon. N. Sterling (Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations). First Reading October 3, 1995. Second Reading December 13. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House. Considered and reported as amended December 13. Third Reading December 13. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter 3.

Bill 7, Labour Relations and Employment Statute Law Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne les relations de travail et l'emploi. Hon. E. Witmer (Minister of Labour). First Reading on division October 4, 1995. Second Reading debated October 18, 19, 23, 24. Carried on division October 26. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House pursuant to the Order of the House of October 25. Considered and reported as amended October 31. Third Reading carried on division October 31. Royal Assent November 10. S.O. 1995, Chapter 1.

Bill 8, Job Quotas Repeal Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 abrogeant le contingentement en matière d'emploi. Hon. M. Mushinski (Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation). First Reading October 11, 1995. Second Reading debated October 26, 30; November 1, 2. Carried on division November 2. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government. Considered November 16, 17, 23, 24, 27, 30. Reported as amended November 30. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading debated December 12. Carried on division December 13. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter 4.

Bill 9, Drop the Penny Act, 1995. Mr D. Tilson (P.C./Dufferin-Peel). First Reading on division October 16, 1995. Ruled out of order and removed from Order Paper October 17.

Bill 10, Motor Vehicle Fuel Pricing Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur l'établissement des prix du carburant pour véhicules automobiles. Mr R. Chiarelli (L./Ottawa West). First Reading October 17, 1995.

Bill 11, Property Rights Statute Law Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne les droits de propriété. Mr T. Barrett (P.C./Norfolk). First Reading October 30, 1995. Second Reading November 2. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice.

Bill 12, Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime, 1995/Charte des droits des victimes d'actes criminels de 1995. Ms A. Castrilli (L./Downsview). First Reading October 30, 1995.

Bill 13, Franchises Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur les franchises. Mr T. Martin (N.D./Sault Ste. Marie). First Reading October 30, 1995. Second Reading lost on division November 16.

Bill 14, Drop the Penny Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur l'abandon des pièces d'un cent. Mr D. Tilson (P.C./Dufferin-Peel). First Reading October 30, 1995.

Bill 15, Workers' Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi sur les accidents du travail et la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail. Hon. E. Witmer (Minister of Labour). First Reading November 1, 1995. Second Reading debated November 14, 15, 16, 17. Carried on division November 17. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Resources Development. Considered November 27; December 4, 6, 11. Reported without amendment December 12. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading debated December 12. Carried on division December 13. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter 5.

Bill 16, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi sur l'aménagement des voies publiques et des transports en commun. Mr M. Gravelle (L./Port Arthur). First Reading November 1, 1995. Second Reading lost on division November 16.

Bill 17, Realty Tax Freeze Statute Law Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant des lois et visant à geler les impôts fonciers. Mr G. Carr (P.C./Oakville South). First Reading November 14, 1995. Second Reading lost November 30.

Bill 18, Citizens Assembly Project Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur le projet d'assemblée de citoyens. Mr R. Chiarelli (L./Ottawa West). First Reading November 14, 1995.

Bill 19, Advocacy, Consent and Substitute Decisions Statute Law Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne l'intervention, le consentement et la prise de décisions au nom d'autrui. Hon. C. Harnick (Attorney General). First Reading November 15, 1995. Second Reading debated November 22, 27. Carried November 27. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice. Considered February 5, 1996; February 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29. Reported as amended March 18. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading debated March 20, 21, 25, 26. Carried on division March 26. Royal Assent March 28. S.O. 1996, Chapter 2.

Proclaimed to come into force March 29, 1996. O.C. 517/96 dated March 28, 1996.

Bill 20, Land Use Planning and Protection Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 sur la protection et l'aménagement du territoire. Hon. A. Leach (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing). First Reading November 16, 1995. Second Reading debated December 13, 14. Carried on division December 14. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Resources Development. Considered February 12, 1996; February 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29. Reported as amended March 18. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading debated March 26, 27, 28; April 1. Carried on division April 1. Royal Assent April 3. S.O. 1996, Chapter 4.

Bill 21, Public Hospital Foundations Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur les fondations pour les hôpitaux publics. Mr J. Hastings (P.C./Etobicoke-Rexdale). First Reading November 16, 1995.

Bill 22, Legislative Assembly Oath of Allegiance Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur le serment d'allégeance des députés à l'Assemblée législative. Mr D. Agostino (L./Hamilton East). First Reading November 20, 1995. Second Reading carried on division December 14. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly. Considered April 10, 1996; April 17. Reported without amendment April 18. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Bill 23, Victims' Bill of Rights, 1995/Charte de 1995 des droits des victimes d'actes criminels. Hon. C. Harnick (Attorney General). First Reading November 23, 1995. Second Reading December 13. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House. Considered and reported as amended December 13. Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O 1995, Chapter 6.

Bill 24, Environmental Protection Statute Law Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant des lois sur la protection de l'environnement. Mr B. Wildman (N.D./Algoma). First Reading November 23, 1995.

Bill 25, Remembrance Day Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur le jour du Souvenir. Mr D. Boushy (P.C./Sarnia). First Reading November 28, 1995. Second Reading December 14. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Administration of Justice.

Bill 26, Savings and Restructuring Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 sur les économies et la restructuration. Hon. E. Eves (Minister of Finance). First Reading on division November 29, 1995. Second Reading debated December 5, 11, 12. Carried on division December 12. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General Government. Considered December 18, 19, 20, 21, 22; January 8, 1996; January 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Reported as amended January 29. Ordered for Third Reading pursuant to the Order of the House of December 12, 1995. Third Reading January 29. Royal Assent January 30. S.O. 1996, Chapter 1.

Schedule E proclaimed to come into force March 6, 1996. O.C. 348/96 dated February 28, 1996.

Parts I, II, III and V of Schedule F and subsection 6(4) and Section 12 of Schedule G proclaimed to come into force March 1, 1996. O.C. 371/96 dated February 28, 1996.

Part IV of Schedule F proclaimed to come into force April 1, 1996. O.C. 373/96 dated February 28, 1996.

Schedule H except subsections 1(1), 35(3), sections 9, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and subsections 18(3) and 18(8) of the Health Insurance Act as set out in section 13 of Schedule H proclaimed to come into force May 1, 1996. O.C. 373/96 dated February 28, 1996.

Section 2 of Schedule N proclaimed to come into force March 29, 1996. O.C. 508/96 dated March 27, 1996.

Bill 27, Children's Law Reform Amendment Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi portant réforme du droit de l'enfance. Mr J. Hastings (P.C./Etobicoke-Rexdale). First Reading December 11, 1995.

Bill 28, Municipal Amendment Act (Simcoe Day), 1995/Loi de 1995 modifiant la Loi sur les municipalités (fête de Simcoe). Mr S. Gilchrist (P.C./Scarborough East). First Reading December 11, 1995.

Bill 29, Automobile Insurance Act, 1995/Loi de 1995 sur l'assurance-automobile. Mr M. Sergio (L./Yorkview). First Reading December 12, 1995. Second Reading lost on division April 11, 1996.

Bill 30, Education Quality and Accountability Office Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 sur l'Office de la qualité et de la responsabilité en éducation. Hon. J. Snobelen (Minister of Education and Training). First Reading December 14, 1995. Second Reading April 4, 1996. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development. Considered April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 30; May 1, 2. Reported as amended May 2. Ordered for Third Reading.

Bill 31, Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 sur l'Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l'Ontario. Hon. J. Snobelen (Minister of Education and Training). First Reading December 14, 1995. Second Reading debated April 1, 1996; April 3, 4. Carried on division April 4. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development. Considered April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 30; May 1. Reported as amended May 2. Ordered for Third Reading.

Bill 32, Freezing of Compensation for Members of the Assembly Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 gelant la rétribution des députés à l'Assemblée. Hon. E. Eves (Minister of Finance). First Reading March 25, 1996. Second Reading and Third Reading March 25. Royal Assent March 28. S.O. 1996, Chapter 3.

Bill 33, Legislative Assembly Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant la Loi sur l'Assemblée législative. Mr J. Flaherty (P.C./Durham Centre). First Reading March 25, 1996. Second Reading blocked April 11.

Bill 34, Education Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation. Hon. J. Snobelen (Minister of Education and Training). First Reading March 28, 1996. Second Reading debated April 10, 11, 17, 18, 22, 23. Carried on division April 23. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development.

Bill 35, Personal Property Security Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant la Loi sur les sûretés mobilières. Hon. N. Sterling (Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations). First Reading April 3, 1996. Second Reading and Third Reading April 3. Royal Assent April 3. S.O. 1996, Chapter 5.

Bill 36, Ministry of Natural Resources Statute Law Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne le ministère des Richesses naturelles. Hon. C. Hodgson (Minister of Natural Resources). First Reading April 3, 1996. Second Reading debated May 2.

Bill 37, Education Amendment Act (Co-operation Among Boards), 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant la Loi sur l'éducation (collaboration entre conseils). Mr B. Wildman (N.D./Algoma). First Reading April 3, 1996.

Bill 38, Toronto Islands Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant la loi sur les îles de Toronto. Hon. A. Leach (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing). First Reading April 4, 1996. Second Reading debated May 1, 2. Carried May 2. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House. Considered and reported as amended May 2.

Bill 39, Ontario Highway Transport Board and Public Vehicles Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant la Loi sur la Commission des transports routiers de l'Ontario et la Loi sur les véhicules de transport en commun. Hon. A. Palladini (Minister of Transportation). First Reading April 4, 1996. Second Reading debated April 24, 25, 29, 30. Carried on division May 1. Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Resources Development.

Bill 40, Locksmiths Licensing Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 sur la délivrance de permis de serrurier. Mr J. Hastings (P.C./Etobicoke-Rexdale). First Reading April 4, 1996.

Bill 41, Patients' Bill of Rights, 1996/Charte des droits des patients de 1996. Mrs E. Caplan (L./Oriole). First Reading April 9, 1996. Second Reading carried on division April 25. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House.

Bill 42, MPPs Pension and Compensation Reform Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 portant réforme de la rétribution et du régime de retraite des députés. Hon. E. Eves (Minister of Finance). First Reading April 10, 1996. Second Reading April 18. Ordered referred to the Committee of the Whole House. Considered and reported as amended April 23. Third Reading April 23. Royal Assent April 25. S.O. 1996, Chapter 6.

Bill 43, Supply Act, 1996/Loi de crédits de 1996. Hon. E. Eves (Minister of Finance). First Reading April 16, 1996. Second Reading and Third Reading April 16. Royal Assent April 25. S.O. 1996, Chapter 8.

Bill 44, Election Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant la Loi électorale. Hon. E. Eves (Deputy Premier). First Reading April 17, 1996. Second Reading April 18. Ordered for Third Reading. Third Reading April 22. Royal Assent April 25. S.O. 1996, Chapter 7.

Bill 45, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Repeal Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 abrogeant la Loi sur l'Institut d'études pédagogiques de l'Ontario. Hon. J. Snobelen (Minister of Education and Training). First Reading April 29, 1996.

Bill 46, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Statute Law Amendment Act, 1996/Loi de 1996 modifiant des lois en ce qui concerne le ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales. Hon. N. Villeneuve (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs). First Reading May 2, 1996.

PRIVATE BILLS

PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ

Bill Pr9, Brampton Act, 1995 - City of. Mr T. Clement (P.C./Brampton South). First Reading October 10, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported as amended November 29. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr1.

Bill Pr11, Waterloo County Board of Education Act, 1995. Mr G. Leadston (P.C./Kitchener-Wilmot). First Reading October 10, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment November 29. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr2.

Bill Pr12, Canadian Niagara Power Company, Limited Act, 1995. Mr T. Hudak (P.C./Niagara South). First Reading October 11, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment November 29. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr3.

Bill Pr13, Nepean Act, 1995 - City of. Mr J. Baird (P.C./Nepean). First Reading October 10, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered November 22. Reported without amendment November 23. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr4.

Bill Pr14, Nepean Act, 1995 - City of. Mr J. Baird (P.C./Nepean). First Reading October 10, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered November 22. Reported as amended November 23. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr5.

Bill Pr24, TD Trust Company Act, 1996. Mr R. Marchese (N.D./Fort York). First Reading December 11, 1995. Referred to the Commissioners of Estate Bills. Reported March 18, 1996 and referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment March 27. Second Reading and Third Reading March 28. Royal Assent March 28. S.O. 1996, Chapter Pr1.

Bill Pr35, Ottawa Civic Hospital Act, 1996. Mr R. Patten (L./Ottawa Centre). First Reading April 4, 1996. Referred to the Commissioners of Estate Bills.

Bill Pr37, Mississauga Act, 1995 - City of. Mr R. Sampson (P.C./Mississauga West). First Reading October 11, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered November 22. Reported without amendment November 23. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr6.

Bill Pr38, Waterloo-Guelph Regional Airport Act, 1995. Mr G. Leadston (P.C./Kitchener-Wilmot). First Reading October 10, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered December 6. Reported without amendment December 11. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr7.

Bill Pr39, Canadian Life Line Limited Act, 1995. Mr M. Kwinter (L./Wilson Heights). First Reading November 1, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered April 24, 1996.

Bill Pr41, Scarborough Act, 1996 - City of. Mr D. Newman (P.C./Scarborough Centre). First Reading December 11, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment March 27, 1996. Second Reading and Third Reading March 28. Royal Assent March 28. S.O. 1996, Chapter Pr2.

Bill Pr42, Ottawa Act, 1996 - City of. Mr G. Guzzo (P.C./Ottawa-Rideau). First Reading March 20, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and recommended that the Bill be not reported April 3.

Bill Pr43, 1092040 Ontario Inc. Act, 1996. Mr D. McGuinty (L./Ottawa South). First Reading March 18, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment March 27. Second Reading and Third Reading March 28. Royal Assent March 28. S.O. 1996, Chapter Pr3.

Bill Pr44, York Act, 1995 - City of. Mr M. Colle (L./Oakwood). First Reading November 23, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered December 6. Reported without amendment December 11. Second Reading and Third Reading December 14. Royal Assent December 14. S.O. 1995, Chapter Pr8.

Bill Pr45, Anglo Canada General Insurance Company Act, 1996. Mr B. Wood (P.C./London South). First Reading April 15, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment May 1.

Bill Pr46, Sidney Act, 1995 - Township of. Mr D. Rollins (P.C./Quinte). First Reading December 11, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Bill Pr49, Oshawa Act (Oshawa Transit Commission), 1995 - City of. Mr J. Flaherty (P.C./Durham Centre). First Reading December 11, 1995. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Bill Pr50, Milton Act, 1996 - Town of. Mr T. Chudleigh (P.C./Halton North). First Reading March 18, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment April 17. Second Reading and Third Reading April 18. Royal Assent April 25. S.O. 1996, Chapter Pr4.

Bill Pr53, Association of Ontario Road Superintendents Act, 1996. Mr T. Arnott (P.C./Wellington). First Reading March 19, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment April 17. Second Reading and Third Reading April 18. Royal Assent April 25. S.O. 1996, Chapter Pr5.

Bill Pr54, Toronto Act (Traffic Calming), 1996 - City of. Ms I. Bassett (P.C./St. Andrew-St. Patrick). First Reading May 2, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Bill Pr55, Toronto Act, 1996 - City of. Ms I. Bassett (P.C./St. Andrew-St. Patrick). First Reading May 2, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.

Bill Pr56, Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario Act, 1996. Mrs M. Marland (P.C./Mississauga South). First Reading March 18, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment April 17. Second Reading and Third Reading April 18. Royal Assent April 25. S.O. 1996, Chapter Pr6.

Bill Pr60, Brantford Act, 1996 - City of. Mr R. Johnson (P.C./Brantford). First Reading April 22, 1996. Referred to the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills. Considered and reported without amendment May 1.