News & Community Updates
Fighting for a fairer HST rebate
The Ontario Liberal caucus proposed cutting the HST on new homes almost a year before the Ford Government acted. We are glad that the Government has finally agreed to join us in our efforts to help families better afford to live in a wonderful community like Orléans.
Spend a lovely afternoon with us at our 13th Annual Ladies Tea!🌸🍵🍰
MPP Stephen Blais is delighted to invite you to join him for a lovely afternoon at his 13th Annual Ladies Tea. Bring a friend and enjoy good conversation, tea, and treats in a welcoming community setting.
National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan
Orléans is home to one of the highest concentrations of active Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and military families in the country. MPP Stephen Blais spoke about the new monument to Canada's Mission in Afghanistan.
Protecting Frontline Education Workers
Multiple schools across the OCDSB have reported dangerous levels of lead in drinking water. MPP Blais ask the Minister of Education why he and his government are allowing critical frontline education staff, such as custodians and tradespeople, to be laid off at a time when parents are losing trust and confidence in our education system.
A gloomy outlook for Ontario’s labour market
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released its 2025 labour market performance report last Wednesday morning.
Robbie's Legacy Act
This bill is about recognizing and honoring organ and tissue donors by name. It starts with an incredible man named Robbie Sharon. Robbie was only 40 years old when he passed away in May of 2024...
Let’s finally ban harmful gambling advertising
Last week, MPp Blais stood alongside his colleague MPP Lee Fairclough from Etobicoke-Lakeshore as they co-sponsored an important piece of legislation to ban harmful gambling advertising in Ontario.
A heartfelt thanks to all of our first responders
I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to the teams from the Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Police Services who responded to the 911 call that ultimately saved my life in 2013.
Premier Ford’s luxury private business jet
On Tuesday morning, the Premier wasn’t in the Legislature, so MPP Blais asked the President of the Treasury Board how often she has authorized the Premier to fly private, why she authorized the purchase of a luxury business jet and if she signed off on the Premier flying private to Ottawa for a photo-op.
Ontario Big City Mayors’
MPP Stephen Blais, Orléans & Mayor Marianne Meed Ward from Burlington at the Queen’s Park Ontario Big City Mayors’ reception.
Upload of Highway 174 and LRT: we need more than photo-ops
We need more than photo-ops and old announcements, The upload of Ottawa’s LRT was promised last year and the upload of Highway 174 was promised two years ago. Zero progress has been made on both…
Grade 7 & 8 students - become a Legislative Page at Queen’s Park!
Legislative page applications for this upcoming fall term are now open. I encourage you to pass this along if you know a Grade 7 or Grade 8 student from Orléans who might be interested in this incredible opportunity.
Talented young public speakers
MPP Blais was honoured to attend the Public Speaking Competition at Chapel Hill Catholic School last Friday and participate as a judge.
Ford Government loses 150 inmates
The Ford government says that it is tough on crime, but according to public reporting this week, Ontario has improperly released at least 118 inmates between 2021 and 2024, with another 39 mistakenly released in just the first nine months of 2025. How does that even happen?
Calling for Real Solutions in Ontario Classrooms
During Second Reading debate on Bill 101, MPP Stephen Blais, Orléans welcomed parts of the government’s intent, but challenged the bill for falling short of delivering meaningful improvements for students, teachers, and families.
Screens & Text books in schools
I've heard it from parents and teachers and I've experienced it myself as a Dad. It's time to reduce the screens in our classrooms, get back to textbooks & paper and get our kids back to a system of learning that was proven to work.
📢 Francophone Community Grants Open until Apr 23
Non-profit organizations, social entreprises and businesses can apply through two funding streams: community and culture (up to 80% of the project will be covered) and economic development (up to 50% of the project will be covered).
Orléans still waiting for Highway 174 upload 2 years later
When the Premier came to Ottawa two years ago, he made a clear promise to the residents of Orléans: the province would upload Highway 174. People believed him, including the Mayor and Councillors. Two years later, nothing has happened.