News & Community Updates
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
One of my favourite traditions each year is signing graduation certificates for the thousands of students across Orléans who are graduating high school this year.
Become a legislative page at Queen’s Park!
Applications are now open until June 15th and the second round opens on September 15th and closes on November 15th.
Welcoming Brian Mulroney Elementary School to the Mer Bleue community
Last week, the name of the new public elementary school scheduled to open in Orléans this fall was officially unveiled. (Photo courtesy of CTV News Ottawa.)
10th anniversary of Millennium Park
June 4 marked the 10th anniversary of the opening of the expanded Millennium Park following a major $8 million investment that Stephen Blais was very proud to secure as a City Councillor.
Reserve a special lawn sign today to celebrate Canada Day!🍁
Our office will be distributing special Canada Day lawn signs to celebrate our beautiful country’s 159th birthday.
Touring Algonquin College
Last week, MPP Blais had the opportunity to tour the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence at Algonquin College with his colleague from Nepean, MPP Tyler Watt.
Celebrating education leadership in Orléans
Last week, MPP Stephen Blais visited several schools in Orléans to congratulate all of the teachers and staff who were recently awarded a Director of Education Commendation Award from the Ottawa Catholic School Board.
A memorable ladies tea
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to MPP Blais’ 13th Annual Ladies Tea!
Engaging the next generation of leaders
MPP Stephen Blais visiting Chapel Hill Catholic School to be a teacher for a day and speak with grade four, five and six students about Ontario civics.
On the Road with Ottawa Police
I really appreciated the opportunity to go on a ride along with Constable Bakhsh from the Ottawa Police Service and see firsthand the important work that police officers do every single day to keep our communities safe.
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.
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.
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…
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.
📢 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).
Fix OSAP ASAP - Bringing the voices of Orléans students to Queen’s Park
Last week, MPP Blais held a virtual town hall with high school students across Orléans on the Ford government’s decision to drastically reduce OSAP supports, pushing more and more students into a greater debt burden. We are calling on the government to fix OSAP ASAP and ensure that students across the province can study and start their lives without a mountain of debt.
“Waves of Change” Movement for Obesity Awareness
Vicki-Anne Rodigue, I want to thank you for your dedication and courage in raising awareness and reminding our community that dignity and respect must be at the centre of every health conversation. Your determination, strength, and leadership are truly inspiring.
Expansion of Urgent Care Services in Orléans
Stephen Blais recently met with the leadership team at IDEAL Health Group to discuss the construction of a major new healthcare facility that will expand urgent care services in the east end of Ottawa…