News & Community Updates
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…
Franco-Ontarian Day
September 25th commemorates Franco-Ontarian Day, which celebrates the richness and diversity of French-speaking culture and their contribution to cultural, economic and historical development in our beautiful province!
Trikafta Funding Approved in Ontario
On September 24, the Ministry of Health approved coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for patients who…
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…
Legislature Prorogued
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario was set to return on September 13th, however, the Ontario government has prorogued the legislature…
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Etches
On September 2nd, 2021 Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, issued the following statement: “We know that the…
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…
Legislature Resumes in September
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returns for its Fall session on Monday, September 13th, 2021. I have spent the summer…
A Safe Return to School
With the summer break coming to an end, kids across Ontario and Orléans will soon be returning to school. I hope…
Vaccine Passports
With the start of in-person learning and the rise of COVID-19 cases, I have written to the Premier to advocate…
DriveTest Centre Backlogs
Due to COVID-19 lockdown measures, DriveTest Centres across Ontario are facing tremendous appointment backlogs. Across the province, there is a backlog…
Ontario Enters Phase 3 of Reopening
As the provincial vaccination rates have been increasing, the Ontario government has fast-tracked Phase 3 of Ontario’s reopening plan. On…
$10 a day Childcare
In May, Stephen called on the government to work with the federal government to implement $10 a day childcare in…
Orléans Health Hub
The Orléans Health Hub has been under development for many years, and though collective hard work, on June 24th it…
New Chief Medical Officer of Health
Effective June 26th 2021, Dr. Kieran Moore has been appointed as the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Moore…
A Safe Back-to-School Plan
The global pandemic created unprecedented challenges for Ontario’s public education system. Many students have fallen behind. I have met with…
Defending our Charter Rights
Stephen participated in the emergency weekend overnight sitting of the Legislature to debate the use of the Notwithstanding Clause to…
Statement on Residential Schools
The Ford Government recently voted against ensuring classroom education on the history of colonization and its impacts on the rights…
The Need for Affordable Child Care
Stephen recently wrote to the Minister of Education about the need for affordable childcare options for Ontario families. Affordable child…
Cystic Fibrosis: Will the Government Ensure Affordability?
Stephen asks the Minister of Health whether the government will ensure patients with Cystic Fibrosis will have affordable access to…