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Investigating the Greenbelt Deal
Recently, both the Auditor General and Ontario’s Integrity Commissioner made the decision to begin separate investigations into the Ontario government’s…
Ontario Health Report Finds Healthcare Crisis is Worsening
MPP Adil Shamji released a new report from Ontario Health revealing the ongoing and accelerating deterioration of Ontario’s healthcare system…
Government must support our hospitals
Stephen has written to the Minister of Health about the dire situation facing hospitals in Ottawa and across the province.The Ontario government must take immediate steps to prevent further closures and alleviate the current strain on our healthcare system.
FAO Expenditure Report on Deficit
On July 19, The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released their Expenditure Monitor 2021-22 Q4 Report.The FAO projects a provincial deficit of $8.1 Billion in 2021-2022.This report provides information on spending by the Province through the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Stephen sworn in as MPP for Orléans
Stephen was recently sworn in as MPP for Orléans in the 43rd Parliament by the Clerk of the Legislature.
Ontario Government Drops Masking Requirements
ICYMI - On June 11, 2022, the Ontario government, in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, dropped masking requirements in most of the province's remaining masking mandates, including on public transit.However, to continue providing an additional layer of protection for the most vulnerable, masks will still be required in long-term care and retirement homes. Masking is recommended in higher-risk congregate living settings, such as shelters and group homes.
Speaker's Book Award 2022
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the 2022 Speaker’s Book Award.
Ontario Expanding Fourth-Dose Eligibility
Additional booster dose will provide an extra layer of protection against severe illness and hospitalization The Ontario government, in consultation…
Ontario Government to Remove Mask Mandates
The Ontario government has announced that mandatory masking requirements will be lifted for most settings starting on March 21st, 2022. Dr….
Booster Shots for Children Aged 12 to 17 💉
As of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022, Ontario is expanding booster dose eligibility to youth aged 12 to 17! Appointments…
Provincial Government Announces Gradual Removal of Public Health Measures
On February 14, 2022 the Provincial Government announced that they will be accelerating their Re-opening Plan. Last month, the Ontario government released its plan to…
New Province-Wide COVID-19 Measures
The Ontario government is moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications that take into account the…
Booster Shots Expanding to Ontarians 18+
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking action to further encourage vaccination and…
Delay lifting COVID restrictions
The province is adjusting its COVID-19 response that will strengthen the province’s proof of vaccination requirements and enhance public health…
COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized for Children
On Friday, Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years of age. This is…
Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
On October 22, 2021 the Ontario government’s “Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate” will come into effect. In advance of this launch, Ontarians are able to…
Update on COVID-19 Projections in Ontario
On September 28th, the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table provided a modelling update on the projections of COVID-19 in Ontario…
Proof of Vaccine Certification
On September 22nd, the Ontario government’s proof of vaccine certification program came into effect. Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated…
Ontario Reinstating License Renewals
In March 2020, the Ontario government temporarily extended the validity of expired: Driver’s license’s Photo cards Health cards Licence plate…
Vaccine Passports
With the start of in-person learning and the rise of COVID-19 cases, I have written to the Premier to advocate…