News & Community Updates
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stephen presented a petition prepared by some of the victims of sexual misconduct allegations against City Councillor Rick Chiarelli. The…
Advocating for Outdoor Activity
Stephen speaks about the importance of outdoor activity and in support of a motion to safely open outdoor activity.
LRT to Orléans
The LRT project has hit another milestone with construction slated to begin on the Jeanne d’Arc LRT station. Orléans will…
Long-Term Care Commission Report
Today, I wrote to the Premier about the upcoming report from the COVID-19 Commission on Long-Term Care. Families with relatives…
Paid Sick Leave
Last week, my colleague the MPP for Don Valley East, put forward Bill 247 Paid Personal Emergency Leave Now Act.This bill would have…
Orléans needs funding for MIFO
In the past few weeks I have continued to push the government to allow funding for a pillar of the…
A Message from Stephen
Dear neighbours: It has been a difficult and often confusing few days. The frustration of residents is palpable, and my…
Standing Up for Ottawa
Stephen asks the government about two of the ways they've treated Ottawa as an afterthought.
Message from Dr. Etches - March 31st
Dr. Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health provides an update on COVID-19 in our community.
First Take on Ontario's Budget 2021
Stephen states his concerns with the direction of the Provincial Government's Budget for 2021-22.
Vaccines in Ottawa
Stephen asks the Minister of Health about the problems with the Provincial vaccination system for residents of Ottawa.
Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders
Blais introduces Private Member’s Bill to allow for vacating a municipal councillor’s seat in cases of workplace violence and harassment…
Why is Ontario's vaccine program lagging behind?
Stephen asks the Minister of Health why, after so long, is Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination program lagging behind. As of March…
Is the government going to cut public health funding?
The Provincial Government is relying on local Public Health Units like Ottawa Public Health to develop and implement the COVID-19…
We need an Ontario made road safety plan
Stephen calls on the government to do more to combat speeding and reckless driving. Stephen calls on the government to…
Support landlords and tenants during COVID-19
Stephen speaks to the need to support both landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic by stopping evictions during the…
Special Statement from Dr. Etches - Feb. 11/21
On Tuesday, February 16, Ottawa will transition from the shutdown measures currently in place to the revised Provincial framework. Current monitoring…
The future of HWY 174
Stephen launches a petition to upload HWY 174 to the provincial government Stephen has been fighting for improvements to highway…
COVID-19 vaccine transparency
Stephen debates the need for COVID-19 vaccine transparency. The Legislature unanimously called on the government to provide regular and transparent…
Women's Abuse Prevention month
Stephen addresses the legislature for Women’s Abuse Prevention Month and discusses the need to address the sexual harassment of women…