News & Community Updates
Where is the Funding for MIFO?
Stephen asks the Minister of Francophone Affairs if the Ontario government will provide the necessary investments in Budget 2023 to…
Happy International Francophonie Day!
March 20th marked International Francophonie Day! I am very proud to live in and represent the riding of Orléans, where…
HWY 174 Dangers Need Attention NOW
Once again there has been an enormous accident along the two lane section of Highway 174. As you may know,…
Fighting For Fairness After the Storm
Last spring a violent derecho caused massive destruction across Ontario including here in Orléans and rural east Ottawa. With winds…
Shepherds of Good Hope Turns 40
Recently, Stephen was honoured to attend the 40 Years of Hope celebration to honour the 40th anniversary of Shepherds of…
Legislature set to return Tuesday
The Legislature is set to return on Tuesday, February 21. During the break in the sitting of the Legislature, Stephen…
Ontario's Ballooning Debt
Since 2018, the year the Ontario Government took office, Ontario’s debt has ballooned by 27%. According to the Canadian Taxpayers…
Bail Reform in Ontario
This week Stephen participated in public hearings on the future of Bail Reform as a member of the Standing Committee…
2023 Budget Consultations
Share your ideas for the 2023 Budget and help build our province’s future. The Ontario Government is seeking ideas from…
Bowling Blitz Event!
Come join MPP Stephen Blais for free bowling! 🎳 Come join me on Sunday 26 February from 10-12 pm to enjoy a free game of bowling and…
Family Doctors in Orléans
Over the past number of weeks there have been several family doctors who have announced they are retiring or closing…
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…
Remembering Linda Dunn
I am saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend and mentor Linda Dunn. Linda served as a…
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 Housing Bill Fails to Build Livable Communities
The Ontario Liberal Caucus is urging the government to fix their new housing bill by adopting amendments that would build livable communities, not just houses.
“We are…
Stephen Congratulates Recipients of the Ontario Arts Council Grant
Stephen congratulated 18 individuals and 10 organizations in Orléans for receiving over $242,000 in grant funding to further pursue…
School Bus Safety 🚌
You might see school buses now showing off a new Eight Lamp Amber-Red Warning System.
With school just around the corner, watch for…
A Safe Return to School
As we approach the Labour Day long weekend, and the sun continues to set earlier in the night, it marks the unofficial end to the summer for families across Ontario…