News & Community Updates
Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists and kids at play
Stephen reminds motorists to be extra vigilante while driving to protect Ontarians, specifically children, who may be out walking, biking,…
Housing Affordability
Stephen debates the government’s latest housing bill and states the need for the government to bring in a Ontario Home…
Blais sanctioned by Putin 🇷🇺
On April 12, Stephen and all members of the Ontario Legislature were sanctioned by Vladimir Putin and banned from entering…
Bail Reform Needed
Earlier this year Stephen participated in a series of public hearings on the importance of Bail Reform in Ontario and…
$100,000 Grant for MIFO
Congratulations to MIFO for a $100,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant! Over the years, thousands of committed, dedicated and courageous people…
April is BeADonor Month!
Stephen addresses BeADonor Month in Ontario, which is a campaign that is celebrated annually in April to promote organ donations…
Orléans Home Explosion
Stephen thanks the emergency responders in the City of Ottawa for their quick response and decisive actions to rescue numerous…
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…