37e législature, 1re session

No. 14

No 14

 

Orders and

Notices Paper

Feuilleton et Avis

Legislative Assembly
of Ontario

Assemblée législative
de l'Ontario

1st Session,
37th Parliament

1re session,
37e législature

Thursday,
November 18, 1999

Jeudi
18 novembre 1999

   

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

ORDERS / ORDRES:

TODAY'S BUSINESS / TRAVAUX DU JOUR 3

LEGISLATION / PROJETS DE LOI 6

PRIVATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMISSIONERS OF ESTATE BILLS /

PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMMISSAIRES AUX

PROJETS DE LOI AYANT TRAIT À UNE SUCCESSION 7

PRIVATE MEMBERS' PUBLIC BUSINESS / AFFAIRES ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS 8

NOTICES / AVIS:

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION / AVIS DE MOTIONS DU GOUVERNEMENT 10

SPECIAL DEBATES - OPPOSITION DAY / DÉBATS SPÉCIAUX - JOUR DE L'OPPOSITION 11

PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES OF MOTION / AVIS DE

MOTIONS ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS 11

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES / AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS 12

STATUS OF ESTIMATES / ÉTAT DES BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES 13

COMMITTEE MEETINGS / SÉANCES DES COMITÉS 13

QUESTIONS / QUESTIONS 13

ORDERS

ORDRES

TODAY'S BUSINESS /

TRAVAUX DU JOUR

10:00 A.M.

10 H

ORDERS OF THE DAY /

ORDRE DU JOUR

Ballot Item Number 3

Billet de député numéro 3

Private Members' Notice of Motion
Number 3

Avis de motion numéro 3 émanant d'un député

Mr. Maves - Resolution - If the government's current initiatives fail to correct the doctor distribution problem throughout Ontario, then the government should proclaim sections of the Savings and Restructuring Act, 1996 allowing it to attach geographic areas to all new billing numbers issued by the Ministry of Health.

Ballot Item Number 4

Billet de député numéro 4

Private Members' Notice of Motion
Number 4

Avis de motion numéro 4 émanant d'un député

Mr. Conway - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, the Harris government should keep its electoral promise to the people of Renfrew County to improve the safety of Highway 17 by immediately four-laning Highway 17 to the town of Arnprior and by immediately committing to a timetable for the four-laning of Highway 17 to the town of Renfrew.

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

Today's business continues on next page /

Suite des travaux du jour à la page suivante

ORDERS OF THE DAY /

ORDRE DU JOUR

_____________

1:30 P.M.

13 H 30

Government Notice of Motion Number 8.

Avis de motion numéro 8 émanant du gouvernement

Mr. Sterling - Resolution - That, pursuant to Standing Order 46 and notwithstanding any other Standing Order or Special Order of the House relating to Bill 8, An Act to promote safety in Ontario by prohibiting aggressive solicitation, solicitation of persons in certain places and disposal of dangerous things in certain places, and to amend the Highway Traffic Act to regulate certain activities on roadways, when Bill 8 is next called as a government Order, the Speaker shall put every question necessary to dispose of the second reading stage of the bill without further debate or amendment, and at such time, the bill shall be ordered to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy; and

That no deferral of the second reading vote pursuant to Standing Order 28(h) shall be permitted; and

That the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy shall be authorized to meet at any time during its regularly scheduled meeting times as deemed necessary by the committee; and

That, pursuant to Standing Order 75(c), the Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy shall establish a deadline for the tabling of amendments or for filing them with the Clerk of the Committee; and

That the Committee be authorized to meet beyond its normal hour of adjournment on the final day until completion of clause-by-clause consideration; and

That, at 4:30 p.m. on the final day designated by the Committee for clause-by-clause consideration of the bill and not later than November 30, 1999, those amendments which have not been moved shall be deemed to have been moved, and the Chair of the Committee shall interrupt the proceedings and shall, without further debate or amendment, put every question necessary to dispose of all remaining sections of the bill, and any amendments thereto. Any division required shall be deferred until all remaining questions have been put and taken in succession with one 20-minute waiting period allowed pursuant to Standing Order 127(a); and

That the Committee shall report the bill to the House not later than the first Sessional day that reports from Committees may be received following the completion of clause-by-clause consideration, and not later than December 1, 1999. In the event that the committee fails to report the bill on the date provided, the bill shall be deemed to have been passed by the Committee and shall be deemed to be reported to and received by the House;

That upon receiving the report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy, the Speaker shall put the question for adoption of the report forthwith, and at such time the bill shall be ordered for third reading;

That, when the Order for Third Reading is called, the remainder of the sessional day shall be allotted to the Third Reading stage of the bill. At the end of such time, the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and shall put every question necessary to dispose of this stage of the bill without further debate or amendment;

That, the vote on third reading may, pursuant to Standing Order 28(h), be deferred until the next Sessional day during the Routine Proceeding "Deferred Votes"; and

That, in the case of any division relating to any proceedings on the bill, the divisional bell shall be limited to five minutes.

COMMITTEEE MEETINGS /

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet to consider the report of the Sub-committee as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet to consider the report of the Sub-committee as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

LEGISLATION /

PROJETS DE LOI

G1. Second Reading of Bill 1, An Act to perpetuate an Ancient Parliamentary Right. Hon. Mr. Harris. PRINTED.

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

M2. Second Reading of Bill 2, An Act to amend the Medicine Act, 1991. Mr. Kwinter. PRINTED.

M2. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 2, Loi modifiant la Loi de 1991 sur les médecins. M. Kwinter. IMPRIMÉ.

M3. Second Reading of Bill 3, An Act to provide for a public inquiry to discover the truth about events at Ipperwash Provincial Park leading to the death of Dudley George. Mr. Phillips. PRINTED.

M3. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 3, Loi prévoyant une enquête publique pour découvrir la vérité sur les événements qui se sont produits au parc provincial Ipperwash et qui ont conduit au décès de Dudley George. M. Phillips. IMPRIMÉ.

M6. Second Reading of Bill 6, An Act to protect Children involved in Prostitution. Mr. Bartolucci. PRINTED

M6. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 6, Loi visant à protéger les enfants qui se livrent à la prostitution. M. Bartolucci. IMPRIMÉ.

G7. Resuming the debate adjourned on November 15, 1999 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 7, An Act to protect taxpayers against tax increases, to establish a process requiring voter approval for proposed tax increases and to ensure that the Provincial Budget is a balanced budget. Hon. Mr. Harris. (The Lieutenant Governors' recommendation, pursuant to S.O. 56, has been received.) PRINTED. (Time allocated on November 17, 1999)

G7. Suite du débat ajourné le 15 novembre 1999 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 7, Loi protégeant les contribuables des augmentations d'impôt, établissant un processus d'approbation des projets d'augmentation d'impôt par les électeurs et garantissant l'équilibre du budget provincial. L'hon. M. Harris. (La recommandation de la lieutenante-gouverneure a été reçue conformément à l'article 56 du Règlement.) IMPRIMÉ. (Allocation de temps le 17 novembre 1999)

G8. Resuming the debate adjourned on November 17, 1999 on the motion for Second Reading of Bill 8, An Act to promote safety in Ontario by prohibiting aggressive solicitation, solicitation of persons in certain places and disposal of dangerous things in certain places, and to amend the Highway Traffic Act to regulate certain activities on roadways. Hon. Mr. Flaherty. PRINTED.

G8. Suite du débat ajourné le 17 novembre 1999 sur la motion portant deuxième lecture du projet de loi 8, Loi visant à promouvoir la sécurité en Ontario en interdisant la sollicitation agressive, la sollicitation de personnes dans certains lieux et le rejet de choses dangereuses dans certains lieux, et modifiant le Code de la route afin de réglementer certaines activités sur la chaussée. L'hon. M. Flaherty. IMPRIMÉ.

M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act to bring health and safety programs to Ontario students. Mr. Gravelle. PRINTED.

M10. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 10, Loi visant à offrir des programmes de santé et de sécurité aux étudiants de l'Ontario. M. Gravelle. IMPRIMÉ.

G11. Second Reading of Bill 11, An Act to reduce red tape, to promote good government through better management of Ministries and agencies and to improve customer service by amending or repealing certain Acts and by enacting four new Acts. Hon. Mr. Runciman.

G11. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 11, Loi visant à réduire les formalités administratives, à promouvoir un bon gouvernement par une meilleure gestion des ministères et organismes et à améliorer le service à la clientèle en modifiant ou abrogeant certaines lois et en édictant quatre nouvelles lois. L'hon. M. Runciman.

M12. Second Reading of Bill 12, An Act to protect and preserve The Oak Ridges Moraine for future generations by creating the Oak Ridges Moraine Commission. Mr. Colle. PRINTED.

M12. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 12, Loi visant à protéger et à préserver la moraine d'Oak Ridges pour les générations à venir en constituant la Commission de la moraine d'Oak Ridges. M. Colle. IMPRIMÉ.

M13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to preserve Ontario's marine heritage and promote tourism by protecting heritage wrecks and artifacts. Mr. Barrett. PRINTED

M13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi visant à préserver le patrimoine marin de l'Ontario et à promouvoir le tourisme en protégeant les épaves et les artefacts à valeur patrimoniale. M. Barrett. IMPRIMÉ.

G14. Second Reading of Bill 14, An Act to implement the 1999 Budget and to make other amendments to various Acts in order to foster an environment for jobs, growth and prosperity in Ontario. Hon. Mr. Eves.

G14. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 14, Loi visant à mettre en oeuvre le budget de 1999 et à apporter d'autres modifications à diverses lois en vue de favoriser un climat propice à l'emploi, à la croissance et à la prospérité en Ontario. L'hon. M. Eves.

M15. Second Reading of Bill 15, An Act to regulate the discharge of ballast water in the Great Lakes. Mr. Ouellette.

M15. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 15, Loi réglementant le déchargement de l'eau de lest dans les Grands Lacs. M. Ouellette.

M16. Second Reading of Bill 16, An Act respecting the price of gasoline. Mr. Bradley.

M16. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 16, Loi concernant le prix de l'essence. M. Bradley.

 

PRIVATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMISSIONERS OF ESTATE BILLS /

PROJETS DE LOI D'INTÉRÊT PRIVÉ DÉFÉRÉS AUX COMMISSAIRES AUX
PROJETS DE LOI AYANT TRAIT À UNE SUCCESSION

PR3. Bill Pr3, An Act respecting Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Mr. Stewart. (Referred November 3, 1999).

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 today.

Mr. Maves - Resolution - If the government's current initiatives fail to correct the doctor distribution problem throughout Ontario, then the government should proclaim sections of the Savings and Restructuring Act, 1996 allowing it to attach geographic areas to all new billing numbers issued by the Ministry of Health.

Ballot Item Number 4 - To be debated today

Mr. Conway - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, the Harris government should keep its electoral promise to the people of Renfrew County to improve the safety of Highway 17 by immediately four-laning Highway 17 to the town of Arnprior and by immediately committing to a timetable for the four-laning of Highway 17 to the town of Renfrew.

Ballot Item Number 5 - To be debated November 25, 1999

M13. Second Reading of Bill 13, An Act to preserve Ontario's marine heritage and promote tourism by protecting heritage wrecks and artifacts. Mr. Barrett.

M13. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 13, Loi visant à préserver le patrimoine marin de l'Ontario et à promouvoir le tourisme en protégeant les épaves et les artefacts à valeur patrimoniale. M. Barrett.

Ballot Item Number 6 - To be debated November 25, 1999.

Mr. Ruprecht - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, in order to eliminate barriers faced by non-Ontario trained professionals to practice their professions in Ontario, the Government of Ontario should implement a plan that embraces the following principles:

· That individuals have the opportunity to seek licensure or certification in professions and trades for which they have been trained, in the context of provincial human resource planning, and without additional barriers not faced by Ontario-trained individuals;

· That full information on the licensing/certification standards and appeal processes of licensing and occupational bodies be available and accessible;

· That any competency assessment of licensure/certification requirements be based on criteria relevant to performing adequately in the profession or trade;

· That candidates be provided with written reasons for denial of an application or appeal for certification or licensure in a trade or profession;

· That individuals have access to training opportunities when upgrade training would allow Ontario competency standards to be reached, based on occupational demand and financial feasibility; and

· That all self-governing occupational licensing bodies provide internal appeal processes which are sensitive to such matters as timelines and access to information, whereby decisions of licensing bodies can be objectively reviewed by staff other than those conducting initial assessment.

Ballot Item Number 7 - To be debated December 2, 1999.

M15. Second Reading of Bill 15, An Act to regulate the discharge of ballast water in the Great Lakes. Mr. Ouellette.

M15. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 15, Loi réglementant le déchargement de l'eau de lest dans les Grands Lacs. M. Ouellette.

Ballot Item Number 8 - To be debated December 2, 1999.

M10. Second Reading of Bill 10, An Act to bring health and safety programs to Ontario students. Mr. Gravelle.

M10. Deuxième lecture du projet de loi 10, Loi visant à offrir des programmes de santé et de sécurité aux étudiants de l'Ontario. M. Gravelle.

NOTICES

AVIS

GOVERNMENT NOTICES OF MOTION /

AVIS DE MOTIONS DU GOUVERNEMENT

7.

Time allocation motion in relation to Bill 7. Debated and carried on division November 17, 1999.

8. Mr. Sterling - Resolution - That, pursuant to Standing Order 46 and notwithstanding any other Standing Order or Special Order of the House relating to Bill 8, An Act to promote safety in Ontario by prohibiting aggressive solicitation, solicitation of persons in certain places and disposal of dangerous things in certain places, and to amend the Highway Traffic Act to regulate certain activities on roadways, when Bill 8 is next called as a government Order, the Speaker shall put every question necessary to dispose of the second reading stage of the bill without further debate or amendment, and at such time, the bill shall be ordered to the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy; and

That no deferral of the second reading vote pursuant to Standing Order 28(h) shall be permitted; and

That the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy shall be authorized to meet at any time during its regularly scheduled meeting times as deemed necessary by the committee; and

That, pursuant to Standing Order 75(c), the Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy shall establish a deadline for the tabling of amendments or for filing them with the Clerk of the Committee; and

That the Committee be authorized to meet beyond its normal hour of adjournment on the final day until completion of clause-by-clause consideration; and

That, at 4:30 p.m. on the final day designated by the Committee for clause-by-clause consideration of the bill and not later than November 30, 1999, those amendments which have not been moved shall be deemed to have been moved, and the Chair of the Committee shall interrupt the proceedings and shall, without further debate or amendment, put every question necessary to dispose of all remaining sections of the bill, and any amendments thereto. Any division required shall be deferred until all remaining questions have been put and taken in succession with one 20-minute waiting period allowed pursuant to Standing Order 127(a); and

That the Committee shall report the bill to the House not later than the first Sessional day that reports from Committees may be received following the completion of clause-by-clause consideration, and not later than December 1, 1999. In the event that the committee fails to report the bill on the date provided, the bill shall be deemed to have been passed by the Committee and shall be deemed to be reported to and received by the House;

That upon receiving the report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Social Policy, the Speaker shall put the question for adoption of the report forthwith, and at such time the bill shall be ordered for third reading;

That, when the Order for Third Reading is called, the remainder of the sessional day shall be allotted to the Third Reading stage of the bill. At the end of such time, the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings and shall put every question necessary to dispose of this stage of the bill without further debate or amendment;

That, the vote on third reading may, pursuant to Standing Order 28(h), be deferred until the next Sessional day during the Routine Proceeding "Deferred Votes"; and

That, in the case of any division relating to any proceedings on the bill, the divisional bell shall be limited to five minutes. Filed November 17, 1999.

SPECIAL DEBATES - OPPOSITION DAY /

DÉBATS SPÉCIAUX - JOUR DE L'OPPOSITION

Mr. Peters - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House an Ontarians with Disabilities Act that is strong and effective be enacted no later than two years from today, November 23, 1999. Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. To be debated on November 23, 1999.

 

PRIVATE MEMBERS' NOTICES OF MOTION /

AVIS DE MOTIONS ÉMANANT DES DÉPUTÉS

2.

Mr. Ruprecht - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, in order to eliminate barriers faced by non-Ontario trained professionals to practice their professions in Ontario, the Government of Ontario should implement a plan that embraces the following principles:

· That individuals have the opportunity to seek licensure or certification in professions and trades for which they have been trained, in the context of provincial human resource planning, and without additional barriers not faced by Ontario-trained individuals;

 

· That full information on the licensing/certification standards and appeal processes of licensing and occupational bodies be available and accessible;

· That any competency assessment of licensure/certification requirements be based on criteria relevant to performing adequately in the profession or trade;

 

· That candidates be provided with written reasons for denial of an application or appeal for certification or licensure in a trade or profession;

· That individuals have access to training opportunities when upgrade training would allow Ontario competency standards to be reached, based on occupational demand and financial feasibility; and

· That all self-governing occupational licensing bodies provide internal appeal processes which are sensitive to such matters as timelines and access to information, whereby decisions of licensing bodies can be objectively reviewed by staff other than those conducting initial assessment. Filed on November 3, 1999.

3.

Mr. Maves - Resolution - If the government's current initiatives fail to correct the doctor distribution problem throughout Ontario, then the government should proclaim sections of the Savings and Restructuring Act, 1996 allowing it to attach geographic areas to all new billing numbers issued by the Ministry of Health. Filed on November 3, 1999.

4.

Mr. Conway - Resolution - That, in the opinion of this House, the Harris government should keep its electoral promise to the people of Renfrew County to improve the safety of Highway 17 by immediately four-laning Highway 17 to the town of Arnprior and by immediately committing to a timetable for the four-laning of Highway 17 to the town of Renfrew. Filed on November 4, 1999.

 

BUSINESS IN STANDING COMMITTEES /

AFFAIRES DÉFÉRÉES AUX COMITÉS PERMANENTS

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES AFFAIRES GOUVERNEMENTALES

To consider the matter of the appointment of the Environmental Commissioner and to report to the House its recommended candidate for appointment as Environmental Commissioner. (Referred November 1, 1999).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND SOCIAL POLICY /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE LA JUSTICE ET DES AFFAIRES SOCIALES

Bill 9, An Act respecting the cost of checking the police records of individuals who may work for certain non-profit service agencies. Mr. Kormos. (Referred November 4, 1999).

Projet de loi 9, Loi concernant les frais de vérification des dossiers de police à l'égard des particuliers qui pourraient travailler pour certaines agences de services sans but lucratif. M. Kormos. (Déféré le 4 novembre 1999).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DE L'ASSEMBLÉE LÉGISLATIVE

To consider the matter of the appointment of the Ontario Ombudsman and to report to the House its recommended candidate for appointment as Ontario Ombudsman. (Referred November 1, 1999).

STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES RÈGLEMENTS ET DES PROJETS DE LOI PRIVÉS

Bill Pr1, An Act to revive Harbourfront Trailer Park Ltd. Mr. Dunlop. (Referred November 3, 1999).

Bill Pr7, An Act respecting The Corporation of the Town of Pickering. Mr. O'Toole. (Referred November 17, 1999).

Bill Pr8, An Act to change the name of The Corporation of the Township of Burleigh-Anstruther-Chandos to The Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha. Mr. Stewart. (Referred November 3, 1999).

Bill Pr13, An Act respecting Pembridge Insurance Company. Mr. Wood. (Referred November 15, 1999).

STATUS OF ESTIMATES /

ÉTAT DES BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES

STANDING COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES /

COMITÉ PERMANENT DES BUDGETS DES DÉPENSES

(To be considered in the order shown)

(À être étudiés dans l'ordre ci-dessous)

Time used in consideration of all Estimates 1999-2000 3 hr 59 mins.

Time Remaining

Municipal Affairs and Housing ......1 hrs. 01 mins.

Education and Training 10 hrs.

Office of the Premier 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Solicitor General and Correctional Services 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Community and Social Services 15 hrs.

Environment 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Health 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Attorney General 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Native Affairs Secretariat, Ontario 7 hrs. 30 mins.

Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 15 hrs.

 

COMMITTEEE MEETINGS /

SÉANCES DES COMITÉS

The Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly will meet to consider the report of the Sub-committee as follows:

Today

3:30 p.m.

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will meet to consider the report of the Sub-committee as follows:

Today

10:00 a.m.

Room No. 1

The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills will meet to consider Bill Pr1, An Act to revive Harbourfront Trailer Park Limited; Bill Pr7, An Act respecting The Corporation of the Town of Pickering; Bill Pr8, An Act to change the name of The Corporation of the Township of Burleigh-Anstruther-Chandos to The Corporation of the Township of North Kawartha; Bill Pr13, An Act respecting Pembridge Insurance Company, as follows:

Wednesday, November 24

10:00 a.m.

Room 1

 

QUESTIONS /

QUESTIONS

(Questions 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. Bryant - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide specific details of the Ministry's funding for security to Ontario's courthouses and in particular, specific details of the Ministry's funding for alarm systems and after-hour security in Ontario's courthouses for each year for the period from June 5, 1995, to the date of the Ministry's response to this question. November 15, 1999.

2.

Mr. Bryant - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide specific information concerning the employees of the Family Responsibility Office ("FRO") and its predecessor, dating from June 5, 1995, through to the date of the Ministry's response to this question, including, i) itemize all positions (i.e. administrative, caseworker, legal counsel) or categories of employees at the FRO and its predecessor, for each year covered by the relevant period; ii) provide a description of the duties and responsibilities for each category of employee; iii) provide specific data as to the number of each category of employee, employed by the FRO and its predecessor for each year covered by the relevant period; and iv) provide specific data as to the number of open files or cases handled by each category of employee involved in case work for each year covered by the relevant period. November 15, 1999.

3.

Mr. Bryant - Enquiry of the Ministry - Would the Attorney General provide specific details of the Ministry's funding for the Family Responsibility Office and its predecessor, for each year for the period from June 5, 1995, through to the date of the Ministry's response to this question. November 15, 1999.