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Government must support our hospitals

Stephen has written to the Minister of Health about the dire situation facing hospitals in Ottawa and across the province.The Ontario government must take immediate steps to prevent further closures and alleviate the current strain on our healthcare system.

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Legislature set to return on August 8

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is returning for a summer sitting on August 8. This will give the Ontario government an opportunity to table and pass their budget, and lay out its priorities through the Speech From the Throne.This will be the first Session for many members who were elected for the first time on June 2.

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Remembering Gisèle Lalonde, Local Champion

Gisèle Lalonde, a true champion for the Franco-Ontarian community, passed away at the age of 89 at the Montfort Hospital on July 27, 2022.Gisèle Lalonde led the ferocious charge to save the Montfort Hospital from closing down in 1997, when the Ontario government slashed healthcare funding and services.Being the only hospital administered in French has played an integral role in addressing the health needs of our Francophone community, and without the leadership and determination of Mrs. Lalonde, the Montfort Hospital would not be open today.Gisèle was a true champion for our city, province, and country.Rest in Peace, Mrs. Gisèle Lalonde.

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FAO Expenditure Report on Deficit

On July 19, The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released their Expenditure Monitor 2021-22 Q4 Report.The FAO projects a provincial deficit of $8.1 Billion in 2021-2022.This report provides information on spending by the Province through the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year.

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Happy Saint-Jean Baptiste Day!

June 24, 2022 commemorates Saint-Jean Baptise Day, and I'd like to wish everybody in Orléans a Happy Saint-Jean Baptise Day! As we say across the Canadian Francophonie, "Bonne St-Jean!" 

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Ontario Government Drops Masking Requirements

ICYMI - On June 11, 2022, the Ontario government, in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, dropped masking requirements in most of the province's remaining masking mandates, including on public transit.However, to continue providing an additional layer of protection for the most vulnerable, masks will still be required in long-term care and retirement homes. Masking is recommended in higher-risk congregate living settings, such as shelters and group homes.

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Register to Vote on Elections Ontario

Elections Ontario makes it easy to check to see if you are registered to vote in upcoming 2022 Provincial Election expected on June 2nd.Confirm, update or add your information to be registered to vote here.

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End of the Legislative Session

Following the presentation of the 2022 Budget, the Government of Ontario has adjourned the Ontario Legislature until Monday, September 12, 2022.It has been the privilege of a lifetime to represent you as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Orléans during the 42nd session of Parliament.

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Happy Easter! 🐰

I'd like to wish you and your family a joyful, festive, and safe Easter weekend. With the Spring weather upon us, I hope the Easter bunny brings you all your wishes and a basket full of chocolate! 🍫I encourage you all to enjoy the beautiful weather during this long weekend. ☀️

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