Member of Provincial Parliament · Ontario
France Gélinas
New Democratic Party of OntarioNickel Belt
Critic, Francophone Affairs · Critic, Health
- Member since
- Oct 10, 2007
- Current mandate
- 44th Parliament
- Latest vote
- Jun 2, 2026
Voting record
98 recorded votes · 44th Parliament / 1st Session
655 recorded votes across all sessions
41 Yea (42%)57 Nay (58%)
- Jun 2, 2026
Hon. Steve Clark moved, That, notwithstanding Standing Order 7, when the House adjourns today, it shall stand adjourned until 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026; and
Division 2026060202 · Carried
Nay - Jun 2, 2026
119Public Safety and Adoption Overhaul
Division 2026060201 · Carried
Nay - May 28, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026052803 · Carried
Nay - May 28, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026052802 · Carried
Nay - May 28, 2026
112Stronger Support and Transparency for Survivors
Division 2026052801 · Lost
Yea - May 27, 2026
113Cut Food Sales Tax and Boost Grocery Competition
Division 2026052701 · Lost
Yea - May 26, 2026
9Province Sets One Ethics Code for Councils
Division 2026052601 · Carried
Yea - May 12, 2026
114Rebates for HST on Homes
Division 2026051202 · Carried
Yea - May 12, 2026
114Rebates for HST on Homes
Division 2026051201 · Carried
Nay - May 11, 2026
Marit Stiles moved, Whereas youth unemployment in Ontario has reached over 17 per cent this year, indicating that too many young people in Ontario face barriers to securing employment; and
Division 2026051101 · Lost
Yea - May 7, 2026
100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads
Division 2026050705 · Carried
Nay - May 7, 2026
100Government Will Appoint Regional Heads
Division 2026050704 · Carried
Nay - May 7, 2026
Jessica Bell moved: That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should freeze rent for 2027 and 2028 on all rent-controlled homes.
Division 2026050703 · Lost
Yea - May 7, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026050702 · Carried
Nay - May 7, 2026
110Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
Division 2026050701 · Carried
Nay - May 6, 2026
101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
Division 2026050602 · Carried
Nay - May 6, 2026
101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
Division 2026050601 · Carried
Nay - May 4, 2026
Stephanie Smyth moved, Whereas the Government has taken steps to diminish the power of Freedom of Information requests, hiding information from the public, reducing scrutiny and the public accountability of…
Division 2026050403 · Lost
Yea - May 4, 2026
99AI Labels and Takedowns for Elections
Division 2026050402 · Lost
Yea - May 4, 2026
105Workers' Protections and Faster Project Approvals
Division 2026050401 · Carried
Yea - Apr 21, 2026
97Budget Overhaul: Retail, Tickets, Pensions
Division 2026042101 · Carried
Nay - Apr 20, 2026
Marit Stiles moved, Whereas the cost of basic groceries has increased by at least 30 per cent in the last five years under this government; and
Division 2026042002 · Lost
Yea - Apr 20, 2026
Motion that this House approves in general the Budgetary Policy of the Government.
Division 2026042001 · Carried
Nay - Apr 16, 2026
101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
Division 2026041603 · Carried
Nay - Apr 16, 2026
101New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
Division 2026041602 · Carried
Nay
Roles
Positions
- First Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 44th ParliamentMay 5, 2025 – May 5, 2025
- Member, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 44th ParliamentApr 29, 2025 – May 5, 2025
- Critic, Francophone Affairs · 44th ParliamentApr 8, 2025 – Present
- Critic, Health · 44th ParliamentApr 8, 2025 – Present
- Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 43rd ParliamentAug 22, 2022 – Jan 28, 2025
- Member, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 43rd ParliamentAug 10, 2022 – Aug 22, 2022
- Member, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 43rd ParliamentAug 10, 2022 – Jan 28, 2025
- Critic, Health · 43rd ParliamentJul 13, 2022 – Feb 27, 2025
- Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly · 42nd ParliamentOct 27, 2021 – May 3, 2022
- Member, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly · 42nd ParliamentOct 25, 2021 – Oct 27, 2021
- Critic, Health · 42nd ParliamentFeb 1, 2021 – May 3, 2022
- Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 42nd ParliamentOct 28, 2019 – Oct 25, 2021
- Critic, Health Care · 42nd ParliamentAug 23, 2018 – Feb 1, 2021
- Chief Opposition Whip · 42nd ParliamentAug 23, 2018 – Aug 30, 2019
- Deputy Opposition House Leader · 42nd ParliamentJun 7, 2018 – Aug 23, 2018
- Critic, Pharmacare · 41st ParliamentDec 2, 2016 – May 8, 2018
- Critic, Health · 41st ParliamentDec 2, 2016 – May 8, 2018
- Critic, Aboriginal Affairs · 41st ParliamentMar 23, 2015 – Dec 2, 2016
- Deputy Third Party House Leader · 41st ParliamentMar 23, 2015 – May 8, 2018
- Vice-Chair, Standing Committee on Social Policy · 41st ParliamentOct 20, 2014 – Mar 23, 2015
- Critic, Francophone Affairs · 41st ParliamentJun 25, 2014 – May 8, 2018
- Critic, Health and Long-Term Care · 41st ParliamentJun 25, 2014 – Dec 2, 2016
- Member, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 40th ParliamentFeb 20, 2013 – May 2, 2014
- Member, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 40th ParliamentFeb 23, 2012 – Sep 9, 2012
- Critic, Francophone Affairs · 40th ParliamentOct 25, 2011 – May 2, 2014
- Critic, Health and Long-Term Care · 40th ParliamentOct 25, 2011 – May 2, 2014
- Deputy Whip, Recognized Party · 40th ParliamentOct 12, 2011 – Mar 21, 2014
- Member, Standing Committee on Public Accounts · 39th ParliamentApr 9, 2009 – Sep 7, 2011
- Critic, Autism · 39th ParliamentApr 1, 2009 – Nov 13, 2009
- Deputy Third Party Whip · 39th ParliamentApr 1, 2009 – Sep 7, 2011
- Member, Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions · 39th ParliamentFeb 24, 2009 – Aug 26, 2010
- Critic, Francophone Affairs · 39th ParliamentNov 6, 2008 – Sep 7, 2011
- Member, Standing Committee on Government Agencies · 39th ParliamentDec 10, 2007 – Apr 9, 2009
- Critic, Health Promotion · 39th ParliamentNov 9, 2007 – Sep 7, 2011
- Critic, Disabilities · 39th ParliamentNov 9, 2007 – Apr 1, 2009
- Critic, Northern Development and Mines · 39th ParliamentNov 9, 2007 – Nov 6, 2008
- Critic, Health and Long-Term Care · 39th ParliamentNov 9, 2007 – Sep 7, 2011
- Critic, Seniors' Issues · 39th ParliamentNov 9, 2007 – Apr 1, 2009
Elections
| Year | District | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nickel BeltGeneral ElectionNew Democratic Party of Ontario | New Democratic Party of Ontario | N/A |