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When will Government upload Ottawa’s LRT?
The Government has been touting its new deal for Ottawa and during the election came to Ottawa to great fanfare to announce an upload of LRT. Why there has been no progress…
Introducing PLAY - Promoting Leisure Activities for Youth
I once again introduced the Promoting Leisure Activities for Youth Act. If passed, this bill would provide a $1,000 tax credit to families who enrol their children in extra-curricular activities.
Debating what to do about encampments
Above is a summary of my debate at first reading. Watch for my full remarks…
Bill 5 Still Getting Support
Despite the Government defeating Stephen’s Private Members Bill last spring, it continues to garner support from cities and towns across…
ROMA Conference 2024
Stephen met with dozens of rural municipal leaders at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual meeting. From infrastructure to…
Will the Government re-upload HWY 174?
I asked the Premier if his government will re-upload HWY 174 back to provincial responsibility just as he’s agreed to…
Legislature adjourned early
The Government adjourned the Legislative Assembly a week early for the winter break. It is scheduled to return to session on…
When will the Government show some love for Ottawa?
After a multibillion dollar deal with the City of Toronto, I asked the Premier if his government will show some…
Cutting HST from Home Heating
Last Thursday I asked the Premier if he will support cutting the HST from Home Heating and pass a bill before Christmas…
Debating financial relief for families
I debated the need and introduced a motion to provide relief for the cost of home heating. My motion aimed to remove…
Violence in schools on the rise
I made a statement in the Legislature about how violence in classrooms is on the rise across all grade levels….
Honouring Our Veterans
Stephen was honoured to debate Bill 65, Honouring our Veterans Act, 2023. The Bill will require that MPP’s, on the…
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…