News & Community Updates
Introducing PLAY - Promoting Leisure Activities for Youth
I once again introduced the Promoting Leisure Activities for Youth Act. If passed, this bill would provide a $1,000 tax credit to families who enrol their children in extra-curricular activities.
Debating what to do about encampments
Above is a summary of my debate at first reading. Watch for my full remarks…
Maple MAGA beware
Maple MAGA (Canadians supporting Trump over Canada) is wrong about having a dialogue with the “madman” occupying the Oval Office…
#CappuccinoDay at Cafe Latte Cino
It’s #CappuccinoDay so we popped into Cafe Latte Cino for a cappuccino and an amazing chocolate hazelnut croissant …
11th Annual Ladies Tea | le 11e thé annuel pour les dames
Join us for MPP Stephen Blais’ 11th Annual Ladies Tea on Saturday July 13th at 12:00pm at Queenswood Heights Community Centre. Please…
Deal for Ottawa isn’t as generous as touted
On a per capita basis, the City of Toronto is getting much more support from the Premier than we are….
Aline-Chrétien Health Hub Services
Stephen recently met with the new President of the Montfort Hospital, Dominic Giroux, about the healthcare challenges facing the community…
Budget Consultations 2024
Stephen participated in the Budget Hearings in Ottawa in advance of the Governments 2024 Ontario budget. The lack of primary…
BOWLING BLITZ IS BACK! 🎳
Bring your kids and family for some friendly competition! FREE entry and snacks to be provided!
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…