Legislative Assembly of Ontario · House

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The official record of the sitting, from Hansard, by section and topic. Passages link to the Assembly’s video of Members’ Statements and Question Period where it is posted.

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Sitting ended

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The House met at 0900.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Good morning, everyone. Let us pray.

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Prayers.

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Orders of the Day

1000401924 Ontario Inc. Act, 2026Bill PR21

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Ms. Bell moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr21, An Act to revive 1000401924 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Ms. Bell moved third reading of the following bill:

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9:01 a.m.Official Hansard

Bill Pr21, An Act to revive 1000401924 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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1000401927 Ontario Inc. Act, 2026Bill PR22

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Ms. Bell moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr22, An Act to revive 1000401927 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Ms. Bell moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr22, An Act to revive 1000401927 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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668986 Ontario Inc. Act, 2026Bill PR28

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Mr. Vanthof moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr28, An Act to revive 668986 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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9:04 a.m.Official Hansard

Mr. Vanthof moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr28, An Act to revive 668986 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Catharines in Ontario Act, 2026Bill PR34

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Mr. Dowie moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr34, An Act to incorporate the Roman Catholic Bishop of St. Catharines as a corporation sole.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Mr. Dowie moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr34, An Act to incorporate the Roman Catholic Bishop of St. Catharines as a corporation sole.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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Holy Trinity Restaurant Inc. Act, 2026Bill PR9

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Mr. Blais moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr9, An Act to revive Holy Trinity Restaurant Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Mr. Blais moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr9, An Act to revive Holy Trinity Restaurant Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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1955274 Ontario Inc. Act, 2026Bill PR12

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Mr. David Smith moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr12, An Act to revive 1955274 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Mr. David Smith moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr12, An Act to revive 1955274 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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Faris Team Mortgage Brokerage Corp. Act, 2026Bill PR13

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Madame Gallagher Murphy moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr13, An Act to revive Faris Team Mortgage Brokerage Corp.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

It is the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Madame Gallagher Murphy moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr13, An Act to revive Faris Team Mortgage Brokerage Corp.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

It is the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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Jarm Holdings Investments Ltd. Act, 2026Bill PR14

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Madame Gallagher Murphy moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr14, An Act to revive Jarm Holdings Investments Ltd.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Madame Gallagher Murphy moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr14, An Act to revive Jarm Holdings Investments Ltd.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

It is the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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Pickering College Act, 2026Bill PR19

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Madame Gallagher Murphy moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr19, An Act respecting Pickering College.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Madame Gallagher Murphy moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr19, An Act respecting Pickering College.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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1505756 Ontario Inc. Act, 2026Bill PR24

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Ms. Smith moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr24, An Act to revive 1505756 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Ms. Smith moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr24, An Act to revive 1505756 Ontario Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried. Be it resolved that the bill do now pass and be entitled as in the motion.

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Third reading agreed to.

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Acme Restoration Inc. Act, 2026Bill PR25

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Ms. Smith moved second reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr25, An Act to revive Acme Restoration Inc.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

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Second reading agreed to.

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The Speaker (Hon. Donna Skelly)

Pursuant to standing order 89(b), the bill is ordered for third reading.

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Ms. Smith moved third reading of the following bill:

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Bill Pr25, An Act to revive Acme Restoration Inc.

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