McGuinty Government Wraps Up Busy Spring Session
June 3, 2010 4:30 PM
The spring session of the legislature ended today with Ontario moving ahead on the Open Ontario Plan including tax reform to create jobs and make the province more competitive, promoting clean energy and water technology industries, and increasing access to health care.
Bills Passed
Bill 16 Creating the Foundation for Jobs and Growth Act, 2010
Supports the Open Ontario Plan by setting out the government's investments in health care, education, skills and training, and tax reforms to create jobs.
Minister Duncan
Bill 21 Retirement Homes Act, 2010
Provides more protections for seniors living in retirement homes while maintaining their independence.
Hon. Gerry Phillips
Bill 24 Franco-Ontarian Day Act, 2010
Makes September 25th the day to officially recognize the contribution of Ontario's Francophone community to Ontario.
Minister Meilleur
Bill 44 Lowering Energy Costs for Northern Ontarians Act, 2010
Provides a permanent, annual Northern Ontario Energy Credit to help low to middle income northern Ontario residents with energy costs.
Minster Duncan
Bill 46 Excellent Care for All Act, 2010
Improves patient care by holding health care providers and executives accountable for delivering quality care in our hospitals.
Minister Matthews
Bill 50 Members' Integrity Amendment Act, 2010
Updates the code of conduct for members of the Ontario legislature.
Minister Smith
Bill 158 Accounting Professions Act, 2010
Provides more transparency and better protection for consumers.
Minister Bentley
Bill 231 Election Statue Law Amendment Act, 2010
Modernizes provincial elections by increasing access for persons with disabilities and providing more voting opportunities.
Minister Bentley
Bill 235 Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
Requires more information be disclosed to consumers and provides the ability to limit costs like cancelation fees. And it gives tenants more control over energy costs by allowing individual metering in apartment buildings.
Minister Duguid
Bill 236 Pension Benefits Amendment Act, 2010
Modernizes Ontario's employment pension legislation to support a transforming economy and balance the interests of sponsors, plan members and pensioners.
Minister Duncan
Bill 242 Full Day Early Learning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010
Provides full-day early learning for four- and five-year-olds.
Minister Dombrowsky
Three Party Co-Sponsored Legislation
Bill 19 Vimy Ridge Day Act, 2010
Recognizes April 9th as Vimy Ridge Day.
Michael Prue
Norm Sterling
David Zimmer
Bills Introduced
Bill 16 Creating the Foundation for Jobs and Growth Act, 2010
Minister Duncan
Bill 21 Retirement Homes Act, 2010
Hon. Gerry Phillips
Bill 24 Franco-Ontarian Day Act, 2010
Minister Meilleur
Bill 43 Post-Secondary Education Statute Law Amendment Act
Minister Milloy
Bill 44 Lowering Energy Costs for Northern Ontarians Act, 2010
Minister Duncan
Bill 46 Excellent Care for All Act, 2010
Minister Matthews
Bill 50 Members' Integrity Amendment Act, 2010
Minister Smith
Bill 65 Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010
Minister Aggelonitis
Bill 68 Open for Business Act, 2010
Minister Pupatello
Bill 72 Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act, 2010
Minister Gerretsen
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