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Ontario Assembly

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
December 4, 2023 09:00AM
  • Dec/4/23 11:30:00 a.m.

Thank you for that question. As the member opposite knows, this government, the first government to make such substantial investments in mental health and addiction supports in the history of this province, is making a difference by building a continuum of care in the communities.

What does that mean? Just recently, in February of this year, we opened up 400 new treatment beds, 7,000 new treatment spots to support individuals both with respect to withdrawal management, to support individuals with addiction treatment and, of course, the supportive housing that’s necessary in that continuum of care.

Mr. Speaker, we are serious about the investments that we are making to ensure that every Ontarian gets the support they need, wherever they are in the province of Ontario.

With respect to the CTS site, the member opposite should be familiar at this point that it is under a review as a result of the incident that occurred in Leslieville. That review is ongoing, and it will determine the best course of conduct within the province of Ontario.

Public safety is a priority for this government, and we’re going to ensure that individuals are safe—not just the individuals who are using the consumption and treatment sites but also the people who reside in the areas where they are located. It’s a priority of this government. Until that review is completed—and we will await that review—the member opposite has the ability to also determine and to also participate by contacting the individual at Unity Health through their email address and perhaps engaging with them—

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  • Dec/4/23 11:40:00 a.m.

To reply, the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

The Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions can reply.

Deferred vote on the motion for second reading of the following bill:

Bill 148, An Act to amend the Auditor General Act and Members’ Integrity Act, 1994 / Projet de loi 148, Loi modifiant la Loi sur le vérificateur général et la Loi de 1994 sur l’intégrité des députés.

The division bells rang from 1144 to 1149.

On November 30, 2023, MPP Glover moved second reading of Bill 148, An Act to amend the Auditor General Act and Members’ Integrity Act, 1994.

All those in favour will please rise and remain standing until recognized by the Clerk.

Second reading negatived.

The House recessed from 1155 to 1300.

Report adopted.

Mr. Kerzner moved first reading of the following bill:

Bill 159, An Act to amend the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019 / Projet de loi 159, Loi modifiant la Loi de 2019 sur les services provinciaux visant le bien-être des animaux.

First reading agreed to.

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