Come out to our Annual Community Corn Roast and BBQ on Petrie Island on Thursday August 25, 2022 for some family fun in the sun! ☀️

Stephen addressed the 2022 annual meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The AMO conference hosts 2,000 of Ontario's top municipal leaders: Mayors, Councillors and municipal officials from across the province.

Stephen takes questions from the Queen's Park press gallery on the return of the Legislature and the re-introduction of his private members bill.

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.

Gisèle Lalonde, a true champion for the Franco-Ontarian community, passed away at the age of 89 at the Montfort Hospital on July 27, 2022.Gisèle Lalonde led the ferocious charge to save the Montfort Hospital from closing down in 1997, when the Ontario government slashed healthcare funding and services.Being the only hospital administered in French has played an integral role in addressing the health needs of our Francophone community, and without the leadership and determination of Mrs. Lalonde, the Montfort Hospital would not be open today.Gisèle was a true champion for our city, province, and country.Rest in Peace, Mrs. Gisèle Lalonde.

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 was recently sworn in as MPP for Orléans in the 43rd Parliament by the Clerk of the Legislature.

June 24, 2022 commemorates Saint-Jean Baptise Day, and I'd like to wish everybody in Orléans a Happy Saint-Jean Baptise Day! As we say across the Canadian Francophonie, "Bonne St-Jean!" 

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.

Elections Ontario makes it easy to check to see if you are registered to vote in upcoming 2022 Provincial Election expected on June 2nd.Confirm, update or add your information to be registered to vote here.

I'd like to wish you and your family a joyful, festive, and safe Easter weekend. With the Spring weather upon us, I hope the Easter bunny brings you all your wishes and a basket full of chocolate! 🍫I encourage you all to enjoy the beautiful weather during this long weekend. ☀️

With already very little time left in this legislative session, the government of Ontario has adjourned the Legislative Assembly of Ontario until Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Stephen pledges to always defend franco-ontarian heritage and culture.

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the 2022 Speaker’s Book Award.

Stephen asks the government why they are prioritizing Private Schools over Publicly funded schools for access to rapid tests.

Stephen asks the government if they will support his PMB, Bill 10, and ensure that it receives a vote before the upcoming election.