News & Community Updates
BLAIS PROPOSES BILL TO UPLOAD HWY 174 & HWY 17
QUEEN’S PARK – Stephen Blais, MPP for Orléans, and Liberal critic for Transportation and Infrastructure, today introduced the Uploading Highways…
Save Eye Care in Ontario
Stephen asks the Premier if the government will return to the bargaining tablewith Ontario's optometrists.
Trikafta Funding Approved in Ontario
On September 24, the Ministry of Health approved coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for patients who…
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…
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…
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…
Standing Up for Ottawa
Stephen asks the government about two of the ways they've treated Ottawa as an afterthought.
Vaccines in Ottawa
Stephen asks the Minister of Health about the problems with the Provincial vaccination system for residents of Ottawa.
Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders
Blais introduces Private Member’s Bill to allow for vacating a municipal councillor’s seat in cases of workplace violence and harassment…
Why is Ontario's vaccine program lagging behind?
Stephen asks the Minister of Health why, after so long, is Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination program lagging behind. As of March…