News & Community Updates
Emergency Rooms Closing
Stephen asks the government why so many hospital emergency rooms are closing, especially in Ontario’s small and rural communities.
Spring & Summer Drive Safe
Stephen reminds neighbours that with the warm weather comes more pedestrians and cyclists and to drive safe in our communities.
Government kills Stephen's anti-harassment bill inspired by the Chiarelli situation in Ottawa
Last month the Government changed their position and decided to kill Stephen’s Private Member’s Bill, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders…
High School Football All-Star Bowl 🏈 🏆
Stephen had the honour of performing the opening coin flip for the 2023 Ottawa High School All-Star Bowl. It was…
Remembering Al Tweddle
Orléans lost an important community leader earlier this month. On May 1st, after a long battle with cancer and surrounded…
1,000 Trees in 2 Hours 🌳
Stephen had an amazing morning with students from St. Peter High School & École secondaire publique Gisèle-Lalonde planting the Ottawa Youth…
Annual Ladies Tea is Back!
After a three year hiatus please join Stephen for his 10th Annual Ladies Tea. As always enjoy homemade sandwiches with…
Moose Hide Campaign
Stephen is proud to wear the Moose Hide pin to show his support for endingviolence towards women and children. Did…
Stephen welcomes new business to Orléans
Molto bene!👌 Stephen stopped in to Café Amore to welcome them to Orléans and congratulate Emma on pursuing her dream. Excellent…
Bill 5, 2023 - Flood the Floor!
It’s 2023. Human rights cannot wait. On Tuesday, May 30th, we will make it known that the only way forward…
Blais' Advocacy on Bail Reform Successful
I am happy to say that the Ontario government has listened to my calls to strengthen bail reform in Ontario….
Orléans Youth Council 2023 Applications Open
Are you an Orléans youth aged 15-25? Applications are now open for the Orléans Youth Council 2023 hosted by myself…
ONTARIO’S BIG CITY MAYORS SUPPORT BLAIS’ BILL 5, 2023
— Ontario’s Big City Mayors support Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act — QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s Big…
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…