News & Community Updates
Speaking to Ontario’s infrastructure leaders 🏗️
MPP Blais had the opportunity to address a room filled with infrastructure leaders across Ontario, including Angeline from All Pro Electrical in Ottawa.
Fix OSAP ASAP - Bringing the voices of Orléans students to Queen’s Park
Last week, MPP Blais held a virtual town hall with high school students across Orléans on the Ford government’s decision to drastically reduce OSAP supports, pushing more and more students into a greater debt burden. We are calling on the government to fix OSAP ASAP and ensure that students across the province can study and start their lives without a mountain of debt.
Calling on the Premier to put money behind solving the crises facing boys and young men
The Legislature is finally back in session after the Ford government decided to give themselves a 102 day break from all real accountability. MPP Blais used the Leader’s leadoff questions to raise a concern that he’s been talking about a lot lately: the crises facing boys and young men.
Getting tough on drinking and driving
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: we need to have tougher penalties for people who drink and get behind the wheel. Full stop.
Special Education Funding is Broken
MPP Blais provided notice of dissatisfaction to his question about Special Education funding in December and had the opportunity to debate it now that the Legislature has finally resumed after a prolonged winter break because families across Ontario still aren’t getting the support they need. If the system only works when a story goes viral, then the system is not working.
“Waves of Change” Movement for Obesity Awareness
Vicki-Anne Rodigue, I want to thank you for your dedication and courage in raising awareness and reminding our community that dignity and respect must be at the centre of every health conversation. Your determination, strength, and leadership are truly inspiring.
Eye Care Access in Orléans
MPP Stephen Blais Meets with Optometrists to Discuss Expanding Eye Care Access in Orléans…
Demand for Community Supports
MPP Stephen Blais Meets with Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre to Discuss Growing Demand for Community Supports…
Expansion of Urgent Care Services in Orléans
Stephen Blais recently met with the leadership team at IDEAL Health Group to discuss the construction of a major new healthcare facility that will expand urgent care services in the east end of Ottawa…
When did watching the game turn into a gambling pitch?
Most weekends this winter, you’ll find me where a lot of parents are: in a field house or under a dome, cheering from the sidelines, living on coffee and concession stand food. But lately, there’s something else that follows us everywhere. The betting ads.
Cheer on Canada at the Olympics!
The Winter Olympics are almost here, and like so many families across Orléans, we’ll be gathering around the TV to cheer on Team Canada from our men’s and women’s hockey teams to…
Heart of Orléans BIA Lunch
We have a thriving small business community in Orléans ready to…
All Seniors Care Senior Games at Chapel Hill 🏅
Earlier this week, I was proud to help open the All Seniors Care Senior Games at Chapel Hill Retirement Residence…
Decades of Community Service ⛸️🏒
Some people make a community stronger simply by showing up year after year, and doing the work that brings people together.
Dave Redmond is one of those people…
Community Consultation | Ottawa Police Service District Model
The Ottawa Police Service is inviting community service providers to take part in upcoming community consultations as it prepares to launch a revitalized District Model in 2027….
📢 Navan Road Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility Open House
Waste Connections of Canada (WCC) is inviting residents to share their feedback on a proposed increase to the landfill capacity at the Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility. A public open house has been scheduled to…
Affordable Child Care in Orléans
MPP Stephen Blais recently visited the Avalon YMCA Child Care Centre to hear directly from providers about the growing demand for affordable child care in Ottawa’s east end…
Join us for our Family Day Skate!⛸️❄️
Join MPP Stephen Blais for some quality time on ice! Perfect for kids, families, and friends!
East Urban Community Elementary School Study
The OCDSB is excited to be building a new elementary school with 674 pupil places, located in the East Urban community at 700 Spring Valley Drive. The New East Urban Community Elementary School will welcome students in September 2026.
To prepare for the opening of the new school, they must establish a boundary, define program offerings, and determine the initial grade configuration. They are seeking feedback on these topics from the community schools and the broader public.