October 5, 2021

A few weeks ago I shared an analysis of the federal election with you from one of my clients, Sussex Strategy Group. I hope that you found their perspective informative and insightful.

Yesterday the Premier of Ontario delivered the Throne Speech for the new legislative session and I am pleased that Sussex Executive Chairman Paul Pellegrini has kindly allowed me to share his company’s analysis of the Speech and what the upcoming months may hold in terms of governance and legislation.

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Ontario Legislature Returns With Speech From The Throne

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After a longer than originally scheduled summer recess, the Ontario Legislature officially returned this morning, opening the second session of the 42nd Parliament with a Speech From The Throne. The Speech, delivered by Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, provided a glimpse of the Ford government’s priorities in this legislative session that will lead up to the June 2022 election. Supporting and protecting Ontarians through these next stages of the pandemic remains the government’s focus, with recovery through strong economic growth standing as an accompanying priority.

The Path to the Throne Speech

Somewhat under the radar, early in September, the PC government prorogued the Legislature, electing to delay its return until after the outcome of the federal election was known. Procedurally, proroguing the Legislature completes the legislative session that was underway, meaning that all legislation on the Order Paper or before a Standing Committee for Review is terminated. Similarly, matters referred to Standing Committees (for example, the statutory review of the Lobbyists Registration Act) are wiped clean – these will need to be referred again if a review is to take place.

During the previous legislative session, the government passed 94 bills including 29 Private Members’ Bills brought forward by both government and opposition MPPs. Only one government bill (Bill 306, York Region Wastewater Act, 2021) had yet to come into effect when the prorogation occurred. Bill 306 had just passed first reading when the Legislature was prorogued; the bill is expected to be re-introduced by the government early in the new session. Some 200 Private Members’ Bills also died on the Order Paper.

It is becoming more common for a government to prorogue and refocus. Following the Cabinet shuffle that took place this past spring, it is arguably an opportune time for Premier Ford’s government to reset their priorities ahead of the upcoming provincial election on June 2, 2022.

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