Question Period: Monday, June 14

Ford was in the building, but skipped out on the debate

The Official Opposition’s theme for Monday’s impromptu debate was all about what they thought the House should have been recalled for, instead of invoking the notwithstanding clause. That includes a back-to-school plan for the fall, reforming long-term care, and fixing the small business grant program.

Meanwhile, because they couldn’t be there in person thanks to Covid restrictions, the Ontario Federation of Labour packed the galleries — virtually — to call out the PCs’ “attempt to silence the people.”

THE HIGHLIGHTS: Reasonable legislation vs. trampling democracy — Instead of the notwithstanding clause, how about fixing small biz grants? — Meeting in the middle of the night to suspend Charter rights — Crisis in Kashechewan — Why does violating the Charter trump stopping outbreaks? — “Killing a fly with a sledgehammer” — Back-to-school plan before August? — Self-own over timeline for third-party ad rules — Misplaced priorities should be on long-term care — Small biz grant woes — Langu…