Legislative Update - April 5, 2007

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PROVINCIAL LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE

Listed below are the public bills & their status on April 5, 2007
Highlighted denote change/update / ** multiple Acts affected. List provided

The Ontario Legislature resumed on March 19^th for the Spring Session.

NEXT WEEK IN COMMITTEE

Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly That, in addition to its regularly scheduled meeting times, that the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly be authorized to meet from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday mornings to consider Bill 67, An Act to amend various Acts to require a declaration with respect to the donation of organs and tissue on death; Bill 161, An Act respecting employment agencies; and Bill 164, An Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act, 2002, the Environmental Protection Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act – March 26, 2007.

Standing Committee on Government Agencies: The Committee will meet in closed session on April 11, 2007 for report writing.

Standing Committee on Public Accounts: The Committee will meet in closed session on April 12, 2007 for report writing.

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC BUSINESS APRIL 5, 2007

Bill 172 An Act to amend the Municipal Act, 2001 to provide for the direct election of the Durham Regional Council chair. Mr. Ouellette, MPP

Notice of Motion: That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should establish an independent commission to devise and carry out a plan for the commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812;. Julia Munro, MPP

PLANNED FOR NEXT WEEK
(ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Apr. 10
- 2nd reading of Bill 187, Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2007
- 3rd reading of Bill 155, Electoral System Referendum Act

Apr. 11
- NDP Opposition Day – The 2007 Ontario budget fails to address the pressing need for border infrastructure in the Windsor region...
- evening 2nd reading of Bill 187, Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2007

Apr. 12
- Morning - Private Members’ Public Business
1) TBC Gilles Bisson, MPP ,
2) Bill 192, An Act to Amend the Labour Relations Act (Replacement Workers Act Peter Kormos, MPP
- afternoon - 2nd reading of Bill 198, Safeguarding and Sustaining Ontario’s Water Act, 2007

CURRENT PUBLIC BILLS

Bill # &Title	Current Status	Acts Affected by this Legislation
62 Election Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006	Second reading debate commenced & 2 days completed, June 14 & Nov. 30	Election Finances Act Legislative Assembly Act
69 Regulatory Modernization Act, 2006	Passed 2^nd reading November 20^th. Reported out of Committee as amended Mar.29/07. Ordered for 3^rd reading	http://www.ontla.on.ca/library/bills/382/69382aff.htm There is a very lengthy list of Acts amended, please click here for the full list.
103 Independent Police Review Act, 2006	Passed 2^nd reading. Reported out of Committee as amended Mar.19/07 3^rd Reading April 3/07	Police Services Act
138 Emergency Management	First Reading (Committee Bill) Carried over from First Session	Emergency Management Act Employment Standards Act, 2000
140 Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2006	Passed 2^nd Reading December 5 Reported out of Committee as amended Mar.19/07 3^rd Reading debate March 29	http://www.ontla.on.ca/library/bills/382/140382aff.htm There is a very lengthy list of Acts amended by this bill. Click here for the full list
155 Electoral System Referendum Act	Passed 2^nd Reading Dec.18 Reported out of Committee as amended Mar.19/07 3rd reading debate Mar.21/07	The Electoral System Referendum Act, 2006 provides that if the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform recommends the adoption of an electoral system different from Ontario's current one, a referendum on the recommended electoral system shall be held in conjunction with the 2007 general election.
165 Provincial Advocate for Children & Youth Act, 2006	First reading, Nov. 30/06 Passed 2^nd reading Apr. 2/07 Referred to Standing Committee on Justice Policy	An Act to establish and provide for the office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth Child and Family Services Act
171 Health System Improvements Act,	First Reading Dec. 12/06 Passed 2^nd Reading April 2/07 Referred to Standing Committee on Social Development	Ambulance Act; Chiropody Act, 1991; Community Care Access Corporations Act, 2001; Dental Hygiene Act, 1991; Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act ; Health Insurance Act Health Protection and Promotion Act; Immunization of School Pupils Act; Local Health System Integration Act, 2006 Midwifery Act, 1991; Nursing Act, 1991; Ontario Water Resources Act; Optometry Act, 1991; Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004; Pharmacy Act, 1991; Public Hospitals Act ; Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002; Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre Act, 1998
174 Strengthening Business through a Simpler Tax System Act, 2006	First Reading, December	The Bill enacts the Taxation Act, 2006 and makes complementary and other amendments to various Acts. http://www.ontla.on.ca/bills/explanatory-notes/files_en/174382.htm
184 Endangered Species Act, 2007	First Reading, March 20 Second Reading debate Mar.28 & Apr.3, 2007	Endangered Species Act Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park Act, 2003
**187 Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2007	First Reading Mar.22/07 Second reading debate begun Apr. 2 & 4	**Acts Affected: See list below
198 Safeguarding and Sustaining Ontario's Water Act, 2007	1^st Reading April 3/07	Ontario Water Resources Act Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 Water Transfer Control Act

**Acts Affected by Bill 187

AgriCorp Act, 1996
Assignments and Preferences Act
Business Corporations Act
Corporations Act
Development Corporations Act
Election Act
Election Finances Act
Municipal Affairs Act
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act
Ontario Educational Communications Authority Act
Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002
Securities Act
Assessment Act
Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993
Charitable Gifts Act
City of Toronto Act, 2006
Community Small Business Investment Funds Act
Corporations Tax Act
Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006

Education Act
Electricity Act, 1998
Environmental Protection Act
Escheats Act
Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act, 1996

French Language Services Act

Income Tax Act
Insurance Act
Justices of the Peace Act
Legislative Assembly Act
Mining Act
Mining Tax Act
Ministry of Citizenship and Culture Act
Ministry of Revenue Act
Municipal Act, 2001
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act
Ontario Water Resources Act
Pension Benefits Act
Police Services Act
Prepaid Hospital and Medical Services Act
Proceedings Against the Crown Act
Registered Insurance Brokers Act
Retail Sales Tax Act
Ryerson University Act, 1977
Tobacco Tax Act
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997
Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994
Algonquin Forestry Authority Act

BILLS PASSED THIS SESSION

Bill Number / Title (description)	Current Status
11 Provincial Parks	Passed, Royal Assent June 20/06
14 Access to Justice	Passed, Royal Assent October 19 / 06
28 Mandatory Blood Testing Act	Passed, Royal Assent December 20 / 06
41 Securities Transfer Act	Passed, Royal Assent May 18 / 06
43 Clean Water Act	Passed , Royal Assent October 19, 2006
50 Chinese Medicine	Passed, Royal Assent, December 20 / 06
51 Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment	Passed, Royal Assent October 19 /06
52 Education Statute Law Amendment – Learning to 18	Passed, Royal Assent December 20 / 06
53 City of Toronto Act	Passed, Royal Assent June 12, 2006
56 Emergency Management	Passed, Royal Assent June 20, 2006
65 Mortgage Brokerages, Lenders & Administrators Act, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent , December 20 / 06
78 Education Statute Law Amendment Act (Student Performance)	Passed, Royal Assent June 1, 2006
81 Budget Measures Act	Passed, Royal Assent May 18, 2006
82 Supply Act	Passed, Royal Assent, March 31, 2006
85 An Act to Amend the Assessment Act (More time to Appeal Act)	Passed, Royal Assent March 31, 2006
89, Kevin and Jared's Law (Child and Family Services Statute Law Amendment), 2006	Passed, Royal Assent October 19 / 06
102 Transparent Drug System for Patients Act, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent June 20, 2006
104 Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Act, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent June 22, 2006
107 Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent December 20 / 06
109 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent June 22, 2006
117 Income Tax Amendment Act (Ontario Home Electricity Relief)	Passed, Royal Assent June 22, 2006.
124 Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent December 20 / 06
130 Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006	Passed , Royal Assent December 20 / 06
148 Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Seat Belts)	Passed, Royal Assent Nov.2, 2006
151 Budget Measures Act	Passed , Royal Assent December 20 / 06
152 Consumer Protection and Service Modernization Act	Passed, Royal Assent December 20 / 06
158 Public Service of Ontario Statute Law Amendment Act	Passed, Royal Assent December 20 / 06
173 Legislative Assembly Statute Law Amendment, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent December 21 / 06
188 Supply Act, 2007	Passed March 27 awaiting Royal Assent
190 Good Government Act, 2006	Passed, Royal Assent June 22, 2006
210 Child & Family Services Amendment Act	Passed, Royal Assent March 28, 2006

PRIVATE BILLS

Bill Pr29, An Act respecting Sheena's Place.

Bill Pr30, An Act respecting Red Leaves Resort Association.

Bill Pr31, An Act respecting the Perimeter Institute.

Bill Pr32, An Act respecting The Centre for International Governance Innovation.

Passed 3^rd reading, December 21, 2006