News & Community Updates
Spring Legislative Session Ends
After an action packed Spring Legislative session, the Legislature has risen for the summer. This will allow all MPPs to…
Ottawa Paramedics Need Funding
Stephen asks the government if they will get Ottawa the resources it needs to ensure ambulances are available when 911…
Advocacy for Ottawa Getting Results
Stephen has been a fierce advocate for Ottawa pointing out the lack of funding for housing and homelessness in Ottawa…
Emergency Rooms Closing
Stephen asks the government why so many hospital emergency rooms are closing, especially in Ontario’s small and rural communities.
Spring & Summer Drive Safe
Stephen reminds neighbours that with the warm weather comes more pedestrians and cyclists and to drive safe in our communities.
Middle Class Families Feeling the Pinch
Stephen asks the Minister of Finance why so many middle class families are falling farther and farther behind under this…
Budget 2023
The Ontario Government released Budget 2023 on Thursday March 23, 2023. I look forward to debating Budget 2023 in the Legislature this…
Legislature set to return Tuesday
The Legislature is set to return on Tuesday, February 21. During the break in the sitting of the Legislature, Stephen…
Ontario Parliament Education Lessons 👩🏫 👨🏫
Calling all teachers! Are you looking for new interactive learning activities for your students? The Ontario Parliament Education has detailed lesson plans…
Legislature Prorogued
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario was set to return on September 13th, however, the Ontario government has prorogued the legislature…
Legislature Resumes in September
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returns for its Fall session on Monday, September 13th, 2021. I have spent the summer…
$10 a day Childcare
In May, Stephen called on the government to work with the federal government to implement $10 a day childcare in…
A Safe Back-to-School Plan
The global pandemic created unprecedented challenges for Ontario’s public education system. Many students have fallen behind. I have met with…
Defending our Charter Rights
Stephen participated in the emergency weekend overnight sitting of the Legislature to debate the use of the Notwithstanding Clause to…
Statement on Residential Schools
The Ford Government recently voted against ensuring classroom education on the history of colonization and its impacts on the rights…
Cystic Fibrosis: Will the Government Ensure Affordability?
Stephen asks the Minister of Health whether the government will ensure patients with Cystic Fibrosis will have affordable access to…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stephen presented a petition prepared by some of the victims of sexual misconduct allegations against City Councillor Rick Chiarelli. The…
Advocating for Outdoor Activity
Stephen speaks about the importance of outdoor activity and in support of a motion to safely open outdoor activity.
Long-Term Care Commission Report
Today, I wrote to the Premier about the upcoming report from the COVID-19 Commission on Long-Term Care. Families with relatives…