News & Community Updates
Voting to remove the Carbon Tax from food
Stephen joined MPPs from the other parties to vote to ask the Prime Minister to remove that Carbon Tax from…
Stephen tries to reduce grocery prices
As the government proposes writing a letter to the Federal Government, Stephen made efforts to cut taxes on farm production…
We must do better with home care
Stephen debates Bill 135 at second reading. He tells the story of an Orléans resident named Martine, who is suffering…
Stephen asks the Minister about the Orléans land deal
Orléans Land Deal Timeline May 2020 – Ottawa City Council votes to expand Ottawa’s urban boundary by 1,281 hectares (HA) with…
Stephen calls attention to potential insiders land deal in Orléans
Stephen lays out the potential insiders land deal, similar to the Greenbelt scandal, that has occurred in Orléans with the…
Legislature returns end of September
The Premier and his government have decided to extend the summer recess and return the Legislature on Monday, September 25….
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…