News & Community Updates
Stephen asks Auditor General to investigate Orléans land deal
Stephen has written to the Auditor General to request that he investigate the addition of land to Ottawa’s urban boundary…
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.
Government kills Stephen's anti-harassment bill inspired by the Chiarelli situation in Ottawa
Last month the Government changed their position and decided to kill Stephen’s Private Member’s Bill, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders…
Bill 5, 2023 - Flood the Floor!
It’s 2023. Human rights cannot wait. On Tuesday, May 30th, we will make it known that the only way forward…
ONTARIO’S BIG CITY MAYORS SUPPORT BLAIS’ BILL 5, 2023
— Ontario’s Big City Mayors support Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act — QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s Big…
Housing Affordability
Stephen debates the government’s latest housing bill and states the need for the government to bring in a Ontario Home…
Bail Reform Needed
Earlier this year Stephen participated in a series of public hearings on the importance of Bail Reform in Ontario and…
April is BeADonor Month!
Stephen addresses BeADonor Month in Ontario, which is a campaign that is celebrated annually in April to promote organ donations…
Orléans Home Explosion
Stephen thanks the emergency responders in the City of Ottawa for their quick response and decisive actions to rescue numerous…
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…
Where is the Funding for MIFO?
Stephen asks the Minister of Francophone Affairs if the Ontario government will provide the necessary investments in Budget 2023 to…
Fighting For Fairness After the Storm
Last spring a violent derecho caused massive destruction across Ontario including here in Orléans and rural east Ottawa. With winds…
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…
Government Housing Bill Fails to Build Livable Communities
The Ontario Liberal Caucus is urging the government to fix their new housing bill by adopting amendments that would build livable communities, not just houses.
“We are…
Re-introduction of Private Members Bill
Stephen introduces Bill 5, 2023: Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act in the Legislature.
Stephen answers questions from the Queen's Park media on the return of the Legislature
Stephen takes questions from the Queen's Park press gallery on the return of the Legislature and the re-introduction of his private members bill.