News & Community Updates
DriveTest Centre Backlogs
Due to COVID-19 lockdown measures, DriveTest Centres across Ontario are facing tremendous appointment backlogs. Across the province, there is a backlog…
Ontario Enters Phase 3 of Reopening
As the provincial vaccination rates have been increasing, the Ontario government has fast-tracked Phase 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan. On…
$10 a day Childcare
In May, Stephen called on the government to work with the federal government to implement $10 a day childcare in…
Orléans Health Hub
The Orléans Health Hub has been under development for many years, and though collective hard work, on June 24th it…
New Chief Medical Officer of Health
Effective June 26th 2021, Dr. Kieran Moore has been appointed as the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Moore…
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…
The Need for Affordable Child Care
Stephen recently wrote to the Minister of Education about the need for affordable childcare options for Ontario families. Affordable child…
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.
LRT to Orléans
The LRT project has hit another milestone with construction slated to begin on the Jeanne d’Arc LRT station. Orléans will…
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…
Paid Sick Leave
Last week, my colleague the MPP for Don Valley East, put forward Bill 247 Paid Personal Emergency Leave Now Act.This bill would have…
Orléans needs funding for MIFO
In the past few weeks I have continued to push the government to allow funding for a pillar of the…
A Message from Stephen
Dear neighbours: It has been a difficult and often confusing few days. The frustration of residents is palpable, and my…
Standing Up for Ottawa
Stephen asks the government about two of the ways they've treated Ottawa as an afterthought.
Message from Dr. Etches - March 31st
Dr. Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health provides an update on COVID-19 in our community.
First Take on Ontario's Budget 2021
Stephen states his concerns with the direction of the Provincial Government's Budget for 2021-22.