Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 — Bill 166 (43rd Parliament, 1st Session)
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Bill 166, Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024
Dunlop, Hon. Jill Minister of Colleges and Universities
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NOTE
This Explanatory Note was written as a reader’s
aid to Bill 166 and does not form part of the law.
Bill 166 has been enacted as
Chapter 11 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2024.
The
Bill amends the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities Act with respect to colleges of applied arts and technology
and publicly-assisted universities. The amendments include the following:
1. Every
college and university is required to have a student mental health policy that
describes the programs, policies, services and supports available at the
college or university in respect of student mental health.
2. Every
college and university is required to have policies and rules to address and
combat racism and hate, including but not limited to anti-Indigenous racism,
anti-Black racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia.
3. The
Minister is authorized to issue directives in relation to the information to be
provided about the costs associated with attendance at the college or
university.
Bill 166 2024
Act to amend the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act
Preamble
Ontario
has one of the best post-secondary education systems in the world.
The
Government of Ontario is committed to supporting a post-secondary education
system that is healthy and sustainable, so that students have the best
post-secondary experience possible and are ready for the jobs and careers of
today and tomorrow.
The
Government of Ontario recognizes that post-secondary institutions play an
integral role in delivering the highest quality programs to students and
offering students the supports they need.
Post-secondary
institutions should be an inclusive place for all. Students should feel safe
when they are studying and know what supports are available if they need help.
Students
and their families should know the costs associated with attending a college or
university, such as ancillary fees or educational material costs.
Therefore,
His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of
the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Subsection 4.1 (4) of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities Act
is repealed.
The Act is amended by adding the following sections:
Student
mental health policy
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Contents
(2) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall have a student mental
health policy that describes the programs, policies, services and supports
available at the college or university in respect of student mental health.
Additional
contents
(3) In
addition to satisfying subsection (2), a college or university described in
subsection (1) shall address any topics in the policy and include any elements
in the policy as may be specified by the Minister in a directive issued to the
college or university under subsection (4) and shall do so no later than the
date specified by the Minister in the directive.
Minister’s
directive
(4) The
Minister may, from time to time, in a directive issued to one or more colleges
or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
topics to be addressed or elements to be included in a college or university’s
policy and the date by which they must be addressed or included; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a
college or university fails to comply with subsection (2) or the directive.
Implementation
(5) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall implement its student
mental health policy.
Publication
and review
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall,
(
a) publish
its student mental health policy on its website and make a copy of the policy
available to anyone who requests it; and
(
b) review
its student mental health policy at least once every five years and amend it as
appropriate.
Annual
report
(7) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of its
student mental health policy in the preceding year.
Legislation
Act, 2006
(8) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
Policies
and rules re racism and hate
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Contents
(2) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall have policies and rules
that describe how the institution will address and combat racism and hate,
including but not limited to anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Black racism,
antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Additional
contents
(3) In
addition to satisfying subsection (2), a college or university described in
subsection (1) shall comply with the requirements set out in any directive
issued to the college or university under subsection (4) and shall do so no
later than the date specified by the Minister in the directive.
Minister’s
directive
(4) The
Minister may, from time to time, issue directives to one or more colleges or
universities described in subsection (1) in relation to the manner in which
their policies and rules address and combat racism and hate, including but not
limited to anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Black racism, antisemitism and
Islamophobia.
Contents
(5) Without
limiting the generality of subsection (4), the Minister may, in a directive
issued to one or more colleges or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
topics to be addressed or elements to be included in a college or university’s
policies and rules and the date by which they must be addressed or included;
and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a
college or university fails to comply with subsection (2) or the directive.
Implementation
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall implement its policies
and rules.
Publication
and review
(7) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall,
(
a) publish
its policies and rules on its website and make a copy of the policies and rules
available to anyone who requests it; and
(
b) review
its policies and rules at least once every five years, or earlier as may be
specified in a directive under subsection (4), and amend the policies and rules
as appropriate.
Annual
report
(8) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of its
policies and rules in the preceding year.
Legislation
Act, 2006
(9) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
The Act is amended by adding the following sections:
Directives
re costs
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Directives
(2) The
Minister may, from time to time, issue directives to one or more colleges or
universities described in subsection (1) in relation to the information to be
provided about the costs associated with attendance at the college or
university.
Contents
(3) Without
limiting the generality of subsection (2), the Minister may, in a directive
issued to one or more colleges or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
information that a college or university must provide to the public about the
costs and the manner in which it must be provided as of a specified date; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a
college or university fails to comply with the directive.
Costs
(4) For
greater certainty, the costs associated with attendance may include any
ancillary fees and the costs of textbooks and other learning materials.
Compliance
(5) A
college or university to whom a directive is issued under subsection (2) shall
comply with the directive by the specified date.
Annual
report
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation in the preceding year of
any applicable directives issued under subsection (2).
Legislation
Act, 2006
(7) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
Reports
to Minister
(1) The
Minister may require in writing that one or more colleges of applied arts and
technology or publicly-assisted universities provide to the Minister, by a date
and in a manner specified by the Minister,
(
a) a
report regarding the college or university’s student mental health policy
required under subsection 19 (2);
(
b) a
report regarding the college or university’s policies and rules relating to
racism and hate required under subsection 20 (2); and
(
c) if
the Minister exercises any power or authority under sections 19 to 21 in
respect of a matter, a report with respect to that matter.
Contents
of report
(2) A
report required under subsection (1) shall set out the information specified by
the Minister.
Compliance
(3) A
college or university shall comply with a Minister’s requirement under
subsection (1).
Powers
not limited
For
greater certainty, the conferring under this Act of any power or authority upon
the Minister with respect to a college of applied arts and technology does not
limit the power of the Minister to issue policy directives under subsection 4
(1) of the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Act, 2002 .
Commencement
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Act comes
into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
(2) Section
2 comes into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant
Governor.
Short
title
The
short title of this Act is the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 .
Bill 166 As Amended by Standing Committee (PDF)
This
reprint of the Bill is marked to indicate the changes that were made in
Committee.
The
changes are indicated by underlines for
new text and a strikethrough for deleted text.
______________
EXPLANATORY
NOTE
The
Bill amends the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities Act with respect to colleges of applied arts and technology
and publicly-assisted universities. The amendments include the following:
1. Every
college and university is required to have a student mental health policy that
describes the programs, policies, services and supports available at the
college or university in respect of student mental health.
2. Every
college and university is required to have policies and rules to address and
combat racism and hate, including but not limited to anti-Indigenous racism,
anti-Black racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia.
3. The
Minister is authorized to issue directives in relation to the information to be
provided about the costs associated with attendance at the college or
university.
Bill 166 2024
Act to amend the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act
Preamble
Ontario
has one of the best post-secondary education systems in the world.
The
Government of Ontario is committed to supporting a post-secondary education
system that is healthy and sustainable, so that students have the best post-secondary
experience possible and are ready for the jobs and careers of today and
tomorrow.
The
Government of Ontario recognizes that post-secondary institutions play an
integral role in delivering the highest quality programs to students and
offering students the supports they need.
Post-secondary
institutions should be an inclusive place for all. Students should feel safe
when they are studying and know what supports are available if they need help.
Students
and their families should know the costs associated with attending a college or
university, such as ancillary fees or educational material costs.
Therefore,
His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of
the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Subsection 4.1 (4) of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities Act
is repealed.
The Act is amended by adding the following sections:
Student
mental health policy
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Contents
(2) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall have a student mental
health policy that describes the programs, policies, services and supports available
at the college or university in respect of student mental health.
Additional
contents
(3) In
addition to satisfying subsection (2), a college or university described in
subsection (1) shall address any topics in the policy and include any elements
in the policy as may be specified by the Minister in a directive issued to the
college or university under subsection (4) and shall do so no later than the
date specified by the Minister in the directive.
Minister’s
directive
(4) The
Minister may, from time to time, in a directive issued to one or more colleges
or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
topics to be addressed or elements to be included in a college or university’s
policy and the date by which they must be addressed or included; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a college
or university fails to comply with subsection (2) or the directive.
Implementation
(5) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall implement its student
mental health policy.
Publication
and review
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall,
(
a) publish
its student mental health policy on its website and make a copy of the policy
available to anyone who requests it; and
(
b) review
its student mental health policy at least once every five years and amend it as
appropriate.
Annual
report
(7) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of its
student mental health policy in the preceding year.
Legislation
Act, 2006
(8) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
Policies
and rules re racism and hate
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Contents
(2) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall have policies and rules
that describe how the institution will address and combat racism and hate,
including but not limited to anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Black racism,
antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Additional
contents
(3) In
addition to satisfying subsection (2), a college or university described in
subsection (1) shall comply with the requirements set out in any directive
issued to the college or university under subsection (4) and shall do so no
later than the date specified by the Minister in the directive.
Minister’s
directive
(4) The
Minister may, from time to time, issue directives to one or more colleges or
universities described in subsection (1) in relation to the manner in which their
policies and rules address and combat racism and hate, including but not
limited to anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Black racism, antisemitism and
Islamophobia.
Contents
(5) Without
limiting the generality of subsection (4), the Minister may, in a directive issued
to one or more colleges or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
topics to be addressed or elements to be included in a college or university’s policies
and rules and the date by which they must be addressed or included; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a
college or university fails to comply with subsection (2) or the directive.
Implementation
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall implement its policies
and rules.
Publication
and review
(7) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall,
(
a) publish
its policies and rules on its website and make a copy of the policies and rules
available to anyone who requests it; and
(
b) review
its policies and rules at least once every five years, or earlier as may be specified
in a directive under subsection (4), and amend the policies and rules as
appropriate.
Annual
report
(8) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of its
policies and rules in the preceding year.
Legislation
Act, 2006
(9) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
The Act is amended by adding the following sections:
Directives
re costs
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Directives
(2) The
Minister may, from time to time, issue directives to one or more colleges or
universities described in subsection (1) in relation to the information to be provided
about the costs associated with attendance at the college or university.
Contents
(3) Without
limiting the generality of subsection (2), the Minister may, in a directive
issued to one or more colleges or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
information that a college or university must provide to the public about the
costs and the manner in which it must be provided as of a specified date; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a college
or university fails to comply with the directive.
Costs
(4) For
greater certainty, the costs associated with attendance may include any ancillary
fees and the costs of textbooks and other learning materials.
Compliance
(5) A
college or university to whom a directive is issued under subsection (2) shall
comply with the directive by the specified date.
Annual
report
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation in the preceding year of any
applicable directives issued under subsection (2).
Legislation
Act, 2006
(7) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
Reports
to Minister
(1) The
Minister may require in writing that one or more colleges of applied arts and
technology or publicly-assisted universities provide to the Minister, by a date
and in a manner specified by the Minister,
(
a) a
report regarding the college or university’s student mental health policy
required under subsection 19 (2);
and
(a.1) a report regarding the college or
university’s policies and rules relating to racism and hate required under
subsection 20 (2); and
(
b) if
the Minister exercises any power or authority under sections 19 to 21 in
respect of a matter, a report with respect to that matter.
Contents
of report
(2) A
report required under subsection (1) shall set out the information specified by
the Minister.
Compliance
(3) A
college or university shall comply with a Minister’s requirement under
subsection (1).
Powers
not limited
For
greater certainty, the conferring under this Act of any power or authority upon
the Minister with respect to a college of applied arts and technology does not
limit the power of the Minister to issue policy directives under subsection 4
(1) of the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Act, 2002 .
Commencement
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Act comes
into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
(2) Section
2 comes into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant
Governor.
Short
title
The
short title of this Act is the Strengthening
Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 .
Bill 166 Original (PDF)
EXPLANATORY
NOTE
The
Bill amends the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities Act with respect to colleges of applied arts and technology
and publicly-assisted universities. The amendments include the following:
1. Every
college and university is required to have a student mental health policy that
describes the programs, policies, services and supports available at the
college or university in respect of student mental health.
2. Every
college and university is required to have policies and rules to address and
combat racism and hate, including but not limited to anti-Indigenous racism,
anti-Black racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia.
3. The
Minister is authorized to issue directives in relation to the information to be
provided about the costs associated with attendance at the college or
university.
Bill 166 2024
Act to amend the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act
Preamble
Ontario
has one of the best post-secondary education systems in the world.
The
Government of Ontario is committed to supporting a post-secondary education
system that is healthy and sustainable, so that students have the best post-secondary
experience possible and are ready for the jobs and careers of today and
tomorrow.
The
Government of Ontario recognizes that post-secondary institutions play an
integral role in delivering the highest quality programs to students and
offering students the supports they need.
Post-secondary
institutions should be an inclusive place for all. Students should feel safe
when they are studying and know what supports are available if they need help.
Students
and their families should know the costs associated with attending a college or
university, such as ancillary fees or educational material costs.
Therefore,
His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of
the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Subsection 4.1 (4) of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities Act
is repealed.
The Act is amended by adding the following sections:
Student
mental health policy
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Contents
(2) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall have a student mental
health policy that describes the programs, policies, services and supports available
at the college or university in respect of student mental health.
Additional
contents
(3) In
addition to satisfying subsection (2), a college or university described in
subsection (1) shall address any topics in the policy and include any elements
in the policy as may be specified by the Minister in a directive issued to the
college or university under subsection (4) and shall do so no later than the
date specified by the Minister in the directive.
Minister’s
directive
(4) The
Minister may, from time to time, in a directive issued to one or more colleges
or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
topics to be addressed or elements to be included in a college or university’s
policy and the date by which they must be addressed or included; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a college
or university fails to comply with subsection (2) or the directive.
Implementation
(5) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall implement its student
mental health policy.
Publication
and review
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall,
(
a) publish
its student mental health policy on its website and make a copy of the policy
available to anyone who requests it; and
(
b) review
its student mental health policy at least once every five years and amend it as
appropriate.
Annual
report
(7) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of its
student mental health policy in the preceding year.
Legislation
Act, 2006
(8) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
Policies
and rules re racism and hate
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Contents
(2) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall have policies and rules
that describe how the institution will address and combat racism and hate,
including but not limited to anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Black racism,
antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Additional
contents
(3) In
addition to satisfying subsection (2), a college or university described in
subsection (1) shall comply with the requirements set out in any directive
issued to the college or university under subsection (4) and shall do so no
later than the date specified by the Minister in the directive.
Minister’s
directive
(4) The
Minister may, from time to time, issue directives to one or more colleges or
universities described in subsection (1) in relation to the manner in which their
policies and rules address and combat racism and hate, including but not
limited to anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Black racism, antisemitism and
Islamophobia.
Contents
(5) Without
limiting the generality of subsection (4), the Minister may, in a directive issued
to one or more colleges or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
topics to be addressed or elements to be included in a college or university’s policies
and rules and the date by which they must be addressed or included; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a
college or university fails to comply with subsection (2) or the directive.
Implementation
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall implement its policies
and rules.
Publication
and review
(7) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall,
(
a) publish
its policies and rules on its website and make a copy of the policies and rules
available to anyone who requests it; and
(
b) review
its policies and rules at least once every five years, or earlier as may be specified
in a directive under subsection (4), and amend the policies and rules as
appropriate.
Annual
report
(8) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation and effectiveness of its
policies and rules in the preceding year.
Legislation
Act, 2006
(9) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
The Act is amended by adding the following sections:
Directives
re costs
Application
(1) This
section applies to every college of applied arts and technology and to every
publicly-assisted university.
Directives
(2) The
Minister may, from time to time, issue directives to one or more colleges or
universities described in subsection (1) in relation to the information to be provided
about the costs associated with attendance at the college or university.
Contents
(3) Without
limiting the generality of subsection (2), the Minister may, in a directive
issued to one or more colleges or universities described in subsection (1),
(
a) specify
information that a college or university must provide to the public about the
costs and the manner in which it must be provided as of a specified date; and
(
b) specify
steps that the Minister intends to take if, in the opinion of the Minister, a college
or university fails to comply with the directive.
Costs
(4) For
greater certainty, the costs associated with attendance may include any ancillary
fees and the costs of textbooks and other learning materials.
Compliance
(5) A
college or university to whom a directive is issued under subsection (2) shall
comply with the directive by the specified date.
Annual
report
(6) Every
college or university described in subsection (1) shall provide its board of
governors with an annual report on the implementation in the preceding year of any
applicable directives issued under subsection (2).
Legislation
Act, 2006
(7) Part
III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does
not apply to a directive issued under this section.
Reports
to Minister
(1) The
Minister may require in writing that one or more colleges of applied arts and
technology or publicly-assisted universities provide to the Minister, by a date
and in a manner specified by the Minister,
(
a) a
report regarding the college or university’s student mental health policy
required under subsection 19 (2); and
(
b) if
the Minister exercises any power or authority under sections 19 to 21 in
respect of a matter, a report with respect to that matter.
Contents
of report
(2) A
report required under subsection (1) shall set out the information specified by
the Minister.
Compliance
(3) A
college or university shall comply with a Minister’s requirement under
subsection (1).
Powers
not limited
For
greater certainty, the conferring under this Act of any power or authority upon
the Minister with respect to a college of applied arts and technology does not
limit the power of the Minister to issue policy directives under subsection 4
(1) of the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
Act, 2002 .
Commencement
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this Act comes
into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
(2) Section
2 comes into force on a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant
Governor.
Short
title
The
short title of this Act is the Strengthening
Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024 .
Date Bill stage Event Outcome Committee
May 16, 2024
Royal Assent
Royal Assent received
May 14, 2024
Third Reading
Vote
Carried on division
May 14, 2025
Third Reading
Question put
May 14, 2024
Third Reading
Closure
Carried
May 14, 2024
Third Reading
Moved closure
May 14, 2024
Third Reading
Debated
May 7, 2024
Third Reading
Debated
Debate adjourned
May 6, 2024
Third Reading
Debated
Debate adjourned
April 24, 2024
Second Reading
Ordered for Third Reading
April 24, 2024
Second Reading
Report adopted
April 24, 2024
Second Reading
Reported as amended
Standing Committee on Social Policy
April 23, 2024
Second Reading
Consideration of a Bill
Standing Committee on Social Policy
April 16, 2024
Second Reading
Consideration of a Bill
Standing Committee on Social Policy
April 15, 2024
Second Reading
Consideration of a Bill
Standing Committee on Social Policy
March 7, 2024
Second Reading
Ordered referred to Standing Committee
Standing Committee on Social Policy
March 7, 2024
Second Reading
Vote
Carried
March 7, 2024
Second Reading
Question put
March 7, 2024
Second Reading
Debated
March 7, 2024
Second Reading
Debated
Debate adjourned
March 6, 2024
Second Reading
Debated
Debate adjourned
February 26, 2024
First Reading
Ordered for Second Reading
February 26, 2024
First Reading
Vote
Carried
First Reading
February 26, 2024
Carried
Ordered for Second Reading
Second Reading
March 6, 2024
Bouma, Will
Brantford—Brant
Dunlop, Hon. Jill
Simcoe North
Harris, Mike
Kitchener—Conestoga
Mamakwa, Sol
Kiiwetinoong
Sattler, Peggy
London West
March 7, 2024
Principal Debaters
Andrew, Jill
Toronto—St. Paul's
Glover, Chris
Spadina—Fort York
Karpoche, Bhutila
Parkdale—High Park
Pierre, Natalie
Burlington
Sabawy, Sheref
Mississauga—Erin Mills
Sattler, Peggy
London West
Shamji, Adil
Don Valley East
Smith, Laura
Thornhill
Questions and Responses
Anand, Deepak
Mississauga—Malton
Bell, Jessica
University—Rosedale
Burch, Jeff
Niagara Centre
Byers, Rick
Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound
Crawford, Stephen
Oakville
Dowie, Andrew
Windsor—Tecumseh
Fife, Catherine
Waterloo
Ford, Hon. Michael
York South—Weston
Jordan, John
Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston
Kerzner, Hon. Michael
York Centre
Piccini, Hon. David
Northumberland—Peterborough South
Rakocevic, Tom
Humber River—Black Creek
Smith, David
Scarborough Centre
Stevens, Jennifer (Jennie)
St. Catharines
Tabuns, Peter
Toronto—Danforth
Tangri, Hon. Nina
Mississauga—Streetsville
Vaugeois, Lise
Thunder Bay—Superior North
Wai, Daisy
Richmond Hill
West, Jamie
Sudbury
Wong-Tam, Kristyn
Toronto Centre
March 7, 2024
Debated
March 7, 2024
Carried
Ordered referred to Standing Committee
Standing Committee on Social Policy
April 15, 2024
Consideration of a Bill
Standing Committee on Social Policy
April 16, 2024
Consideration of a Bill
Standing Committee on Social Policy
April 23, 2024
Consideration of a Bill
Standing Committee on Social Policy
April 24, 2024
Reported as amended
Standing Committee on Social Policy
Report adopted
Ordered for Third Reading
Third Reading
May 6, 2024
Principal Debaters
Coe, Lorne
Whitby
Dunlop, Hon. Jill
Simcoe North
Gates, Wayne
Niagara Falls
Grewal, Hardeep
Brampton East
Mamakwa, Sol
Kiiwetinoong
McCrimmon, Karen
Kanata—Carleton
Sattler, Peggy
London West
Questions and Responses
Armstrong, Teresa
London—Fanshawe
Bailey, Robert
Sarnia—Lambton
Bourgouin, Guy
Mushkegowuk—James Bay
Byers, Rick
Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound
Fife, Catherine
Waterloo
Fraser, John
Ottawa South
Gretzky, Lisa
Windsor West
Harden, Joel
Ottawa Centre
Harris, Mike
Kitchener—Conestoga
Hogarth, Christine
Etobicoke—Lakeshore
Kanapathi, Logan
Markham—Thornhill
McCarthy, Hon. Todd
Durham
Oosterhoff, Sam
Niagara West
Pang, Billy
Markham—Unionville
Piccini, Hon. David
Northumberland—Peterborough South
Rae, Matthew
Perth—Wellington
Taylor, Monique
Hamilton Mountain
Wong-Tam, Kristyn
Toronto Centre
May 7, 2024
Principal Debaters
Clancy, Aislinn
Kitchener Centre
Gélinas, France
Nickel Belt
Sabawy, Sheref
Mississauga—Erin Mills
Vanthof, John
Timiskaming—Cochrane
Questions and Responses
Armstrong, Teresa
London—Fanshawe
Bresee, Ric
Hastings—Lennox and Addington
Dunlop, Hon. Jill
Simcoe North
Fraser, John
Ottawa South
Kernaghan, Terence
London North Centre
Rakocevic, Tom
Humber River—Black Creek
Saunderson, Brian
Simcoe—Grey
May 14, 2024
Principal Debaters
Cho, Hon. Raymond Sung Joon
Scarborough North
Fraser, John
Ottawa South
Harden, Joel
Ottawa Centre
Questions and Responses
Coe, Lorne
Whitby
Dowie, Andrew
Windsor—Tecumseh
McGregor, Graham
Brampton North
Sattler, Peggy
London West
Vaugeois, Lise
Thunder Bay—Superior North
Moved closure
Carried on division
Royal Assent
May 16, 2024
Royal Assent received