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STANDING COMMITTEE ON REGULATIONS AND PRIVATE BILLS

MEETING NUMBER 1

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010

ROOM NO. 151, QUEEN'S PARK

The Committee met at 9:00 a.m. this day, the Chair, Mr. Prue, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Bill Murdoch, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

In Attendance: Marta Kennedy, Research Officer.

The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 10S(i), to consider its Draft Report on Regulations.

The Research Officer made a statement and answered questions.

Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) moved, - That a representative from the Ministry of the Environment be invited to explain O. Reg. 23110S.

After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was carried.

Mr. Murdoch moved, - That a representative from the Ministry of Natural Resources be invited to explain O. Reg. 144/0S.


At 9:56 a.m., the Vice-Chair assumed the chair.

Mr. Martiniuk moved, - That the Research Officer be authorized to monitor the progress of the Committee's recommendations and report back to the Committee any developments.

The question being put on the motion, it was carried.

At 10:12 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call ofthe Chair.

Clerk pro tern. of the Committee.

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MEETING NUMBER 2




Members of the Committee present: Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Bill Murdoch, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitution present: Bas Balkissoon, MPP for David Caplan, MPP.

Witnesses: From the Ministry of the Environment: Myra Hewitt, Counsel.

From the Ministry of Natural Resources: Gina Cunningham, Policy Liaison Officer; Alison MacKenzie, Counsel.


The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 108(i), to resume consideration of its Draft Report on Regulations.

The witness, Ms. Hewitt, made a statement and answered questions.

The witnesses, Ms. Cunningham and Ms. MacKenzie, made statements and answered questions.

Mr. Ruprecht moved, - That the Committee recommend the following:

"The Ministry of Natural Resources amend O. Reg. 665/98 (Hunting) to remove all provisions that prescribe limits on the number of wildlife of a species, sex, size, age or type that may be killed, captured or possessed, and inform the Committee once these amendments have been made."

Mr. Martiniuk moved, - That the recommendation also request clarification of which regulations may be made by the Minister and which regulations may be made by cabinet.


The question being put on the main motion, as amended, it was carried.

Ordered, - That the Draft Report, as amended, be adopted.

Ordered, - That the Chair be authorized to approve the final copy of the Report.

Ordered, - That the Chair present the Committee's First Report on Regulations, 2009 to the House and that the Chair move the adoption of its recommendations.

The following documents were filed with the Clerk of the Committee as Exhibits:

EXHIBIT NO. 2/01l001A MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES -Covering letter from the Deputy Clerk, Executive Council, and a copy ofO. Reg. 144/08.

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EXHIBIT NO. 2/01/001B

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MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES -Copy of O. Reg. 665/98.

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES -Document entitled "Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997."

At 10:08 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.


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MEETING NUMBER 3

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010



Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitution present: Cheri DiNovo, MPP for Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton EastStoney Creek).

Members, not of the Committee, present: Laura Albanese, MPP; John O'Toole, MPP.

Witnesses: From Deepa Gas Limited: Ashok Kumar, Applicant.

From 962 Bloor Street West Limited: David Moretti, Applicant.

From the Durham Region Classic Mustang Club: Frank Fielding, Applicant.

In Attendance: Susan Klein, Legislative Counsel.

The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 10S(i).

Mr. Martiniuk moved, - That Mr. Rinaldi be appointed as the government member of the Sub-committee on Committee Business.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to consider Bill Pr31, An Act to revive Deepa Gas Limited.

The bill was presented by Mrs. Albanese.

The witness, Mr. Kumar, made a statement.

The Parliamentary Assistant, Mr. Rinaldi, made a statement.

Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.

The preamble carried.

The title carried.

The bill carried.

Ordered, - That the Chair report Bill Pr31, without amendment, to the House.

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The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, April 20, 2010 to consider Bill Pr29, An Act to revive 962 Bloor Street West Limited.

The bill was presented by Mr. Ruprecht.


Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.


The title carried.

The bill carried.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to consider Bill Pr30, An Act to revive the Durham Region Classic Mustang Club.

The bill was presented by Mr. O'Toole.

The witness, Mr. Fielding, made a statement and answered questions.


Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.


The title carried.

The bill carried.



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MEETING NUMBER 4

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010



Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Bill Murdoch, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitutions present: Donna Cansfield, MPP for Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Gilles Bisson, MPP for Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek).

Witnesses: From the Luso Canadian Charitable Society: Andrew Paton, Legal Counsel.

From the Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada: R. David Fletcher, President and Chief Executive Officer.

From Sandringham Developments Inc.: Noordin Esmail, Applicant; Alan Redway, Legal Counsel.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to consider Bill Pr34, An Act respecting the Luso Canadian Charitable Society.

The bill was presented by Mrs. Albanese.

The witness, Mr. Paton, made a statement and answered questions.

Legislative Counsel answered questions.

Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.

Section 4 carried.

Section 5 carried.

Section 6 carried.


The title carried.

The bill carried.


Mr. Caplan moved, - That the fees and the actual cost of printing at all stages be remitted on Bill Pr34, An Act respecting the Luso Canadian Charitable Society.

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The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Wednesday, May 19, 2010 to consider Bill Pr3 5, An Act respecting the Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada Inc.

It was agreed, - That Mrs. Cansfield be permitted to present the bill on behalf of Mr. Rinaldi.

The bill was presented by Mrs. Cansfield on behalf of Mr. Rinaldi.

The witness, Mr. Fletcher, made a statement and answered questions.

The Parliamentary Assistant, Mrs. Cansfield, made a statement.

Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.

Section 4 carried.


The title carried.

The bill carried.


At 9:14 a.m., the Committee recessed until 9:52 a.m.

The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, May 18, 2010 to consider Bill Pr33, An Act to revive Sandringham Developments Ltd.

The bill was presented by Mr. Caplan.

The witnesses, Mr. Redway and Mr. Esmail, made statements and Mr. Redway answered questions.

The Parliamentary Assistant, Mrs. Cansfield, made a statement.

Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.


The title cani.ed.

The bill carried.

Ordered, - That the Chair report Bill pr33, without amendment, to the House.



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MEETING NUMBER 5

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2010


The Committee met at 9:01 a.m. this day, the Chair, Mr. Pme, presiding.

Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Michael Pme, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Witnesses: From the Big Bay Resort Association: Jeffrey P. Shankman, Secretary; Robert Cornish, Legal Counsel.

From the Town ofInnisfil: J. Mark Joblin, Barrister and Solicitor.

From the Innisfil District Association: Leemor Valin, Legal Counsel.

In Attendance: Susan Klein, Legislative Counsel; Marta Kennedy, Research Officer.

The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Wednesday, September 15, 2010 to consider Bill Pr38, An Act respecting Big Bay Resort Association.

The bill was presented by Mr. Martiniuk.


The witnesses, Mr. Shankman and Mr. Cornish, made statements and answered questions.

The witness, Mr. Joblin, made a statement and answered questions.

The witness, Ms. Valin, made a statement and answered questions.


Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) moved, - That the Committee adjourn to allow further deputations on another date.

The question being put on the motion, it was lost.

The question being put on schedule l, it was carried on the following division:

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Form 1 carried.

Form 2 carried.

At 10:25 a.m., the Committee adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2010.

KatchKoch, Clerk of the Committee.

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MEETING NUMBER 6

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20,2010



Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitution present: Cheri DiNovo, MPP for Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton EastStoney Creek).


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Wednesday, September 15, 2010 to resume consideration of Bill Pr38, An Act respecting Big Bay Resort Association.

Form 3 carried.

Form 4 carried.

Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.

Section 4 carried.

The question being put on section 5, it was carried on the following division:

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The question being put on the title, it was carried on the following division:


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The question being put on reporting Bill Pr38, without amendment, to the House, it was carried on the following division:


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Katch Koch, Clerk of the Committee.

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MEETING NUMBER 7

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2010



Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP.

Member, not of the Committee, present: Peter Shurman, MPP.

Witness: From Tonum Ltd.: Robert L. Jenkins, Barrister and Solicitor.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, October 5, 2010 to consider Bill Pr41, An Act to revive Tonum Ltd.

The bill was presented by Mr. Shurman.

The witness, Mr. Jenkins, made a statement and answered questions.

Section 1 carried.

Section 2 carried.

Section 3 carried.


The title carried.

The bill carried.

Ordered, - That the Chair report Bill Pr41 , without amendment, to the House.

At 9:03 a.m., the Committee adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.


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MEETING NUMBER 8

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3,2010



Members of the Committee present: Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Michael Prue, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitutions present: Dave Levac, MPP for Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Charles Sousa, MPP for Kim Craitor, MPP.

Witness: From The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese of Peterborough, In

Ontario: Stephen P. Kylie, Barrister and Solicitor.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Wednesday, September 29, 2010 to consider Bill Pr37, An Act respecting The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Diocese of Peterborough, in Ontario.

The bill was presented by Mr. Leal.

The witness, Mr. Kylie, made a statement and answered questions.


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Mr. Leal moved, - That the Committee recommend that the fees and the actual cost of printing at all stages be remitted on Bill Pr37, An Act respecting The Sisters ofSt. Joseph of the Diocese of Peterborough, in Ontario.


At 9: 17 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Katch Koch, Clerk of the Committee.

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MEETING NUMBER 9

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010

ROOM NO. 151; QUEEN'S PARK


Members of the Committee present: Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Michael Prue, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitutions present: Rick Johnson, MPP for Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Dave Levac, MPP for David Caplan, MPP.


The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 1 08(i), to consider its Draft Report on Regulations.


Mr. Ruprecht moved, - That the Chair write to the Minister of Government Services to follow-up on a letter from the Hounorable Harinder Takhar with respect to future rule changes regarding the process for company revivals.

And debate arising thereon;

Mr. Martiniuk moved, - That the motion be amended by adding that a Ministry staff person be invited to appear in Committee to report on the progress and to answer any questions that the Committee Members may have.


The question being put on the main motion, as amended, it was carried.

The Committee considered its Draft Second Report on Regulation 2010.

Mr. Levac moved, - That the Committee recommend that the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs amend s.8.3(1) of O. Reg. 267/03 (General) to clarify that s.8.3(1) only sets out the requirements necessary to obtain an exemption from part V of the Environmental Assessment Act, and does not create an exemption, and that the Ministry report back to the Committee.

After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was carried on the following division:

Mr. Johnson Mr. Levac Mr. Ruprecht

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Mr. Ruprecht moved, - That the Committee recommend that the Ministry of Transportation revokes s. 1 ofthe French version of O. Reg. 455107 (Races, Contests and Stunts).


The following document was filed with the Clerk of the Committee as an Exhibit:

EXHIBIT NO. 2/011001 LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH SERVICE Submission dated December 2, 2010 entitled "Overview of Draft Second Report on Regulations 2010".



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MEETING NUMBER 10




Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Michael Prue, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitution present: Dave Levac, MPP for Lou Rinaldi, MPP.

Member, not of the Committee, present: Pat Hoy, MPP.

Witnesses: From S.L. McNally Consulting Services Inc.: Sherry L. McNally.

From the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London in Ontario: Jerry F. O'Brien, Barrister and Solicitor; Sister Joan Stafford.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Thursday, November 25, 2010to consider Bill Pr40, An Act to revive S.L. McNally Consulting Services Inc.

The bill was presented by Mr. Caplan.

The witness, Ms. McNally, made a statement and answered questions.

Sections 1 to 3 inclusive carried.


The title carried.

The bill carried.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Thursday, December 9, 2010 to consider Bill Pr43, An Act respecting the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London in Ontario.

The bill was presented by Mr. Hoy.

The witness, Mr. O'Brien, made a statement and answered questions.

The Government spokesperson, Mr. Levac, made a statement.



The title carried.

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The bill carried.


Mr. Martiniuk moved, - That the fees and the actual cost of printing at all stages be remitted on Bill Pr43, An Act respecting the Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London in Ontario.


The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 108Ci).

It was agreed, - That the Clerk would draft a letter to Mr. Carl Isenburg, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation CMP AC), regarding property tax exemption for religious orders, to be considered at the next Committee meeting.

At 9:19 a.m., the Committee adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.

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MEETING NUMBER 11




Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP.

Substitution present: Rick Johnson, MPP for Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Member, not of the Committee, present: Cheri DiNovo, MPP.

Witnesses: From 1312510 Ontario Ltd.: Anwar Sarwari, President.

From the Ontario Barber Association: Sean Gibson, Program Director.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Thursday, December 9, 2010 to consider Bill Pr45, An Act to revive 1312510 Ontario Ltd.

The bill was presented by Mr. Leal on behalf of Mr. Dickson.

The witness, Mr. Sarwari, made a statement and answered questions.




The title carried.

The bill carried.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Thursday, February 24, 2011 to consider Bill Pr44, An Act respecting The Ontario Barber Association.

The bill was presented by Ms. DiNovo.

The witness, Mr. Gibson, made a statement and answered questions.


Sections 1 to 17 inclusive lost.

The preamble lost.

The title lost

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Ordered, - That the Chair not report Bill Pr44 to the House.

The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 108(i).

The Committee considered a draft letter to Mr. Carl Isenburg, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MP AC), regarding property tax exemptions for religious orders.

It was agreed, - That the letter, as amended, be sent to Mr. Isenburg.

At 9:28 a.m., the Committee met in closed session.


Sylwia Przezdziecki, Clerk pro tern. of the Committee.

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MEETING NUMBER 12




Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Bill Murdoch, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Member, not of the Committee, present: David Zimmer, MPP.

Witnesses: From Bahram & Hamid Inc.: Paul Hancock, Legal Counsel.

From Anton M. Katz Barrister and Solicitor: Anton Katz, Barrister and Solicitor; Grant Wagman, Articling Student.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Thursday, February 24, 2011 to resume consideration of Bill Pr44, An Act respecting The Ontario Barber Association.

STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR

THE CHAIR: Bill Pr44 is still before the Committee because, at its last meeting, the Committee voted not to report the bill to the House. The Committee has an obligation to report to the House, pursuant to Standing Order 1l0(c). If all sections of the bill have been defeated, as is the case with Bill Pr44, the Chair must put the question, "Shall I repOli that the bill be not reported?"

After debate, the question being put on reporting to the House that Bill Pr44 be not reported, it was carried on the following division:

Mr. Craitor Mr. Rinaldi

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Mr. Murdoch

Ordered, - That the Chair report to the House that Bill Pr44 be not reported.

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The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Monday, December 6, 2010 to consider Bill Pr42, An Act to revive Bahram & Hamid Inc.

The witness, Mr. Hancock, made a statement and answered questions.


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The question being put on the preamble, it was carried on the following division:


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MEETING NUMBER 13




Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gerry Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Michael Prue, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitution present: Jim Brownell, MPP for Lou Rinaldi, MPP.

Witness: From 1314596 Ontario Inc.: Mark lG. LaRose, Legal Counsel.

In Attendance: Susan Klein, Legislative Counsel; Andrew McNaught, Research Officer.

The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 1 08(i), to resume consideration of its Draft Report on Regulations.

The Research Officer answered questions.

Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) moved, - That the Committee invite representatives from the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to attend the next meeting of the Committee in order to comment on Regulation O. Reg. 338/09 under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002.

By unanimous consent, the Committee agreed to postpone consideration of the motion moved by Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) with respect to Regulation O. Reg. 338/09.

Mr. Martiniuk moved, - That the Committee recommend that the Ministry of Community and Social Services amend s. 2.1 (2) of O. Reg. 464/07 under the Child and Family Services Act to clarify that information disclosed under the Act is non-identifying information, or information that is being disclosed with the consent of parties registered with the adoption disclosure register.


The Committee resumed consideration of the motion moved by Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) with respect to Regulation O. Reg. 338/09.

The Government spokesperson, Mr. Leal, made a statement.


It was agreed, - That the section of the Report dealing with Regulation O. 233/09 be removed from the Report.

Mr. Brownell moved, - That the Committee recommend that the Ministry of Transportation remake the French version of Regulation 610 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario under the Highway Traffic Act.


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Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) moved, - That the Ministry of Transportation revoke s. 3 of O. Reg. 176/09 under the Highway Traffic Act at its next opportunity.


The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 108(i), to consider a letter from Rosario Marchese, MPP regarding Bill 79, An Act to amend various Acts with respect to condominiums.

Mr. Leal moved, - That the consideration of Mr. Marchese's letter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee.


Mr. Brownell Mr. Leal Mr. Ruprecht

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The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, March 8, 2011 to consider Bill Pr36, An Act to revive 1314596 Ontario Inc.

The bill was presented by Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) on behalf of Mr. Kormos.

The witness, Mr. LaRose, made a statement.

The Government Spokesperson, Mr. Leal, made a statement.



The title carried.

The bill carried.


The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 1 08(i) to discuss the Legislative Research Service.

Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) moved, - That the Committee not meet in closed session.

After debate, the question being put on the motion, it was lost.

Mr. Caplan moved, - That the Committee meet in closed session.

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At 9:45 a.m., the Committee met in closed session.

At 9:52 a.m., the Committee met in public session.

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At 9:52 a.m., the Committee adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.


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MEETING NUMBER 14

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011



Members of the Committee present: David Caplan, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Gen-y Martiniuk, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Bill Murdoch, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitution present: Pat Hoy, MPP for Kim Craitor, MPP.

Witnesses: From the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs: Shannon DeLeskie, Deputy Director, Legal Services Branch.

From the Ministry of the Environment: Melissa McDonald, Counsel, Legal Services Branch.

In Attendance: Katch Koch, Committee Clerk; Andrew McNaught, Research Officer.

The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 1080), to resume consideration of its Draft Report on Regulations.

The witnesses, Ms. McDonald and Ms. DeLeskie, made statements and Ms. McDonald answered questions.

The Research Officer made a statement.

Ordered, - That the Draft Report be adopted subject to the approval ofthe Chair.

Ordered, - That the Chair present the Committee's Report to the House and move the adoption of its recommendations.

The Committee met pursuant to its permanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 108(i).

The Committee considered Mr. Marchese's letter regarding Bill 79, An Act to amend various Acts with respect to condominiums.

Mr. Miller (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) moved, - That the Committee proceed with the consideration of Bill 79.

The question being put on the motion, it was lost on the following division:

AYES

Mr. Miller Mr. Murdoch (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek)

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ADJOURNMENT:



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NAYS

Mr. Hoy Mr. Martiniuk Mr. Ruprecht

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The Committee considered a letter from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MP AC).

Mr. Caplan moved, - That the Committee strongly recommend that the Ministry of Finance consider an amendment to section 3 of the Assessment Act.


The following document was filed with the Clerk of the Committee as an Exhibit:

EXHIBIT NO. 2/02/002 MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT Submission, PowerPoint slides.


Valerie Quioc Lim, Clerk of the Committee.

ORDER:

ATTENDANCE:

PROCEEDINGS:



MEETING NUMBER 15

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011

ROOM NO. 151" QUEEN'S PARK

The Committee met at 9:01 a.m. this day, the Chair, Mr. prue, presiding.

". Members of the Committee present: Kim Craitor, MPP; Jeff Leal, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Bill Murdoch, MPP;Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP.

Member, notofthe Committee, present: Bob Delaney, MPP.

Witnesses: From Big A Amusements Ltd.: Earl S. Heiber, Barrister and Solicitor.

From 1518186 Ontario Inc.: ~att Gemmell, Lawyer.

From Faradale Farms Ltd.: Ross H. Thomson, Lawyer.

In Attendance: Susan Klein, Legislative Counsel. ,

The. Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Wednesday, May 4, 2011 to consider Bill Pr47, An Act to revive Big A Amusements Ltd.

The bill was presented by Mr. Delaney.

The witness, Mr. Heiber, made a statement and answered questions.



The title carried.

The bill carried.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Thursday, May 19, 2010 to consider Bill Pr32, An Act to revive 1518186 Ontario Inc.

The bill was presented by Mr. Rinaldi.

The witness, Mr. Gemmell, made a statement and answered questions.




The title carried.

The bill carried.


ADJOURNMENT:


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The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Wednesday, April 13, 2011 to consider Bill Pr46, An Act to revive Faradale Fanns Ltd.

The bill was presented by Mr. Murdoch on behalf of Mr.· Martini uk.

The witness, Mr. Thomson, made a statement and answered questions.



The title carried.

The bill carried.


The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated October 21, 2010 to consider Bill 92, An Act to require automatic sprinklers in all Ontario retirement homes.

The Committee received the Report of the Sub-committee as follows:

REPORT OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE

Your Sub-committee on Committee Business met on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 to consider the method of proceeding on Bill 92, An Act to require automatic sprinklers in all Ontario retirement homes, and recommends that the Committee do not proceed with the consideration ofthe bill.

Mr. Rinaldi moved, - That the Report of the Sub-committee be adopted.


Mr. Craitor Mr. Rinaldi

AYES

NAYS


Mr. Leal

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Mr. Murdoch -2

At 9:15 a.m., the Committee adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Valerie Quioc Lim, Clerk ofthe Committee.

ORDER:

ATTENDANCE:

PROCEEDINGS:

ADJOURNMENT:



MEETING NUMBER 16

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18,2011



Members of the Committee present: Kim Craitor, MPP; Paul Miller, MPP (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek); Bill Murdoch, MPP; Michael Prue, MPP; Lou Rinaldi, MPP; Tony Ruprecht, MPP.

Substitution present: Joe Dickson, MPP for Jeff Leal, MPP.

Member, not ofthe Committee, present: Peter Kormos, MPP.

Witness: From 917866 Ontario Inc.: Edward R. Marks, Solicitor.

In Attendance: Catherine Oh, Legislative Counsel; Andrew McNaught, Research Officer.

The Committee met pursuant to its Order of Reference dated Tuesday, May 10, 2011 to consider Bill Pr48, An Act to revive 917866 Ontario h1C.

The bill was presented by Mr. Murdoch on behalf of Mrs. Elliott.

The witness, Mr. Marks, made a statement and answered questions.



The title carried.

The bill carried.


The Committee met pursuant to its pennanent Order of Reference, Standing Order 108Ci), to consider its Draft Report on Regulations.


Mr. Ruprecht moved, - That the Committee receive the Draft Report and defer its consideration until the next Parliament.


At 9:08 a.m., the Committee adjourned to the call ofthe Chair.

Valerie Quioc Lim, Clerk of the Committee.

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