News & Community Updates
Ontario Must Support Ukraine
Stephen asks the government to support the people of Ukraine by matching dollar-for-dollar donations made to support humanitarian efforts in the region.
Ontario Legislature to Resume Feb 22
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario will resume for its spring session on Tuesday February 22, 2022. I look forward to going…
Christmas Break at the Legislature 🎄
Christmas break has now begun at the Ontario Legislature! It is an absolute honour to represent the residents of Orléans…
Last Legislative Week of 2021
This Thursday December 9th will mark the end of the Ontario Legislature’s Fall Session. The Legislature will resume on February 22, 2022. …
How Did the Government Lose $200 Million?
Last week Ontario’s Auditor General released her annual report. Amongst her many observations, the AG found serious issues and misappropriation…
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…