News & Community Updates
License Plate Renewals
REMINDER – Although the Ontario government has eliminated physical stickers from license plates, you are still required by law to…
Ottawa Excluded From Extreme Weather Supports
The Ontario Government has excluded Ottawa from financial supports for municipalities impacted by significant weather-related events in 2022. The Ontario…
Middle Class Families Feeling the Pinch
Stephen asks the Minister of Finance why so many middle class families are falling farther and farther behind under this…
Budget 2023
The Ontario Government released Budget 2023 on Thursday March 23, 2023. I look forward to debating Budget 2023 in the Legislature this…
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…