News & Community Updates
Happy International Francophonie Day!
March 20th marked International Francophonie Day! I am very proud to live in and represent the riding of Orléans, where…
Shepherds of Good Hope Turns 40
Recently, Stephen was honoured to attend the 40 Years of Hope celebration to honour the 40th anniversary of Shepherds of…
Bowling Blitz Event!
Come join MPP Stephen Blais for free bowling! 🎳 Come join me on Sunday 26 February from 10-12 pm to enjoy a free game of bowling and…
Family Doctors in Orléans
Over the past number of weeks there have been several family doctors who have announced they are retiring or closing…
Remembering Linda Dunn
I am saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend and mentor Linda Dunn. Linda served as a…
Stephen Congratulates Recipients of the Ontario Arts Council Grant
Stephen congratulated 18 individuals and 10 organizations in Orléans for receiving over $242,000 in grant funding to further pursue…
School Bus Safety 🚌
You might see school buses now showing off a new Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning System.
With school just around the corner, watch for…
A Safe Return to School
As we approach the Labour Day long weekend, and the sun continues to set earlier in the night, it marks the unofficial end to the summer for families across Ontario…
Stephen addresses Ontario's municipal leaders
Stephen addressed the 2022 annual meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The AMO conference hosts 2,000 of Ontario's top municipal leaders: Mayors, Councillors and municipal officials from across the province.
Remembering Gisèle Lalonde, Local Champion
Gisèle Lalonde, a true champion for the Franco-Ontarian community, passed away at the age of 89 at the Montfort Hospital on July 27, 2022.Gisèle Lalonde led the ferocious charge to save the Montfort Hospital from closing down in 1997, when the Ontario government slashed healthcare funding and services.Being the only hospital administered in French has played an integral role in addressing the health needs of our Francophone community, and without the leadership and determination of Mrs. Lalonde, the Montfort Hospital would not be open today.Gisèle was a true champion for our city, province, and country.Rest in Peace, Mrs. Gisèle Lalonde.
Happy Saint-Jean Baptiste Day!
June 24, 2022 commemorates Saint-Jean Baptise Day, and I'd like to wish everybody in Orléans a Happy Saint-Jean Baptise Day! As we say across the Canadian Francophonie, "Bonne St-Jean!"
Humbled to Continue Serving as your Member of Provincial Parliament
I am humbled and honoured to continue representing the residents of Orléans at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.Advocating your voice at Queen's Park is the greatest honour, and I will continue to work hard with my colleagues to ensure we make Ontario a better place to live, work and play.
Register to Vote on Elections Ontario
Elections Ontario makes it easy to check to see if you are registered to vote in upcoming 2022 Provincial Election expected on June 2nd.Confirm, update or add your information to be registered to vote here.
Happy Easter! 🐰
I'd like to wish you and your family a joyful, festive, and safe Easter weekend. With the Spring weather upon us, I hope the Easter bunny brings you all your wishes and a basket full of chocolate! 🍫I encourage you all to enjoy the beautiful weather during this long weekend. ☀️
Happy Francophonie Month
Happy Francophonie Month! Let's be proud of our traditions that forge identities and build ties between generations. Together let's share, shine and stay proud Francophone! 💚
Provincial Inaction on Trucker Occupation
It’s now been 17 days since the start of the illegal occupation in downtown Ottawa, and the Premier’s Government continues to be…
Federal Government Invokes Emergencies Act
For the first time in Canadian history, the Prime Minister of Canada has invoked the Emergencies Act to strengthen and support law-enforcement,…
In-Person Learning to Resume on January 17
The Ontario government announced Wednesday that Ontario elementary and high school students will be returning to in-person learning on Monday January 17. Vaccination…