News & Community Updates
The Quiet Crisis Facing Our Boys and Young Men
I want to talk about something many parents, teachers, coaches, and employers are already noticing: the growing challenges facing boys and young men.
This isn’t about blame or ideology. It’s about outcomes, and the trends are hard to ignore.
Happy New Year! • 2026 !
I would like to begin 2026 by extending my warmest wishes to all of you and your families….
Promise Made, Promise Kept - New English Catholic High School Funded
Last week, MPP Stephen Blais successfully secured a $74.7 million provincial investment for a new English Catholic high school in Orléans….
Help Food Banks by selling surplus US alcohol
Will the Priemier sell the $80 million of US Alcohol the LCBO has already purchased - $2 million is about to expire…
Special education funding is leaving kids behind
Last year, Juliet was thriving.
With proper educational assistant support, this bright young girl with Down syndrome succeeded in French immersion, earned awards and showed what true inclusion looks like when students are given the help that they need to succeed.
This year, everything changed…
Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month becomes the law of the land in Ontario
MPP Stephen Blais was very proud to co-sponsor Bill 66, Kids’ Online Safety and Privacy Month Actwith his colleague from Ottawa-Vanier, Lucille Collard, watch the debate here…
Let’s Recognize December as Christian Heritage Month
“Since before Confederation, Christians from different denominations helped build the foundations of the province we know today,” says Blais. “These early pioneers, including farmers, teachers, homemakers, tradespeople, and local leaders, established schools, hospitals, civic institutions, and social traditions that shaped the cultural and democratic character of early Upper Canada.”
20th annual Christmas card revealed!🎄
This year’s winning design was by Riley from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School in Fallingbrook….
Advocating for the safety and health of the brave men and women of our fire services
Speaking to the OPFFA 2025 legislative conference in Toronto. We rely on Firefighters to keep us safe, and as a society we owe them the same. We must do everything to keep…
Speaking to the Ontario Police Association
Stephen addresses the annual meeting of the Ontario Police Association….
School Board delays new Catholic elementary school
Like many of you, I learned that the Ottawa Catholic School Board is delaying the new elementary school in south Orléans from CTV News, despite speaking with the Chair of the Board and the Director of Education only days beforehand…
Why does Premier Ford want to take your reward points?
MPP Stephen Blais’ uncovering of the Government’s plans to remove reward point protection and CTV Ottawa’s coverage…
Recognizing outstanding contributions to la francophonie with the Ordre de la Pléiade🎖️
MPP Stephen blais had the pleasure to congratulate Johanne Lacombe and Lynn Brouillette from Orléans on being named recipients of the Ordre de la Pléiade this year!
National Espresso Day ☕
I stopped by Café Amore in Orléans this morning ahead of National Espresso Day this Sunday…
Skills Development Scandal
Stephen asks the Minister of Finance what he knew about the Skills Development Fund scandal in the Ministry of Labour before and after he budgeted for the program…
2025 Fall Economic Statement Debate
MPP Stephen Blais debates the Ford Government's Fall Economic Outlook and its lack of support for youth unemployment, middle class families, small business owners…
French Language Services Act Anniversary
Stephen speaks about them importance and impact of the French Language Services Act
Helping Young People Find Meaningful Work
Today we are putting forward a motion in the Legislature to tackle a growing problem that has left 223,400 young people out of work…
Creating opportunities to enter the trades
Last week, MPP Stephen Blais visited All Pro Electric, a proud Orléans-owned company participating in Ontario’s Skills Development Fund. During the visit…