News & Community Updates
Bill 5 Still Getting Support
Despite the Government defeating Stephen’s Private Members Bill last spring, it continues to garner support from cities and towns across…
ROMA Conference 2024
Stephen met with dozens of rural municipal leaders at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual meeting. From infrastructure to…
History curriculum update
The Ontario Government recently announced that Grade 10 students in Ontario will get mandatory education on the Holodomor famine in Ukraine…
Will the Government re-upload HWY 174?
I asked the Premier if his government will re-upload HWY 174 back to provincial responsibility just as he’s agreed to…
Legislature adjourned early
The Government adjourned the Legislative Assembly a week early for the winter break. It is scheduled to return to session on…
When will the Government show some love for Ottawa?
After a multibillion dollar deal with the City of Toronto, I asked the Premier if his government will show some…
Happy Hanukkah
Wishing everyone a joyous and illuminating Hanukkah! May the Festival of Lights fill your homes with warmth, love, and countless…
Christmas Bazaar Season
It’s Christmas Bazaar season and I was busy this weekend checking out what local Orléans entrepreneurs had on offer. I…
Remembering Gordon Kerluke
Last weekend I learned that my friend Gordon Kerluke passed away this spring. Gord and his wife Charlotte were fixtures…
Cutting HST from Home Heating
Last Thursday I asked the Premier if he will support cutting the HST from Home Heating and pass a bill before Christmas…
Celebrating Morocco’s Independence Day
I was honoured to speak in celebration of Moroccan Independence Day and the flag raising at Queen’s Park. J’ai…
Debating financial relief for families
I debated the need and introduced a motion to provide relief for the cost of home heating. My motion aimed to remove…
New Lt. Governor for Ontario
Former Director of Education for the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (French Public School Board) and Ottawa resident,…
Lest We Forget
Stephen was honoured to pay tribute to the fallen and lay a wreath on behalf of Ontario at the Remembrance…
Violence in schools on the rise
I made a statement in the Legislature about how violence in classrooms is on the rise across all grade levels….
Honouring Our Veterans
Stephen was honoured to debate Bill 65, Honouring our Veterans Act, 2023. The Bill will require that MPP’s, on the…
Voting to remove the Carbon Tax from food
Stephen joined MPPs from the other parties to vote to ask the Prime Minister to remove that Carbon Tax from…
Stephen tries to reduce grocery prices
As the government proposes writing a letter to the Federal Government, Stephen made efforts to cut taxes on farm production…
Don’t Ghost on Safety This Halloween
Below are some additional pointers for a hauntingly safe and fun Halloween: Remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you…
We must do better with home care
Stephen debates Bill 135 at second reading. He tells the story of an Orléans resident named Martine, who is suffering…