SummarySpren for "Government accountability"
- • Tourism in Ontario represents $36 billion in economic activity and over 400,000 jobs.
• The government is working to create a world-class destination for tourists, with attractions such as spas, water parks, and walking areas.
- • The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario wants to explore the opportunity to build a new science centre in Ontario, with a focus on creating an experience for visitors and drawing them in with educational exhibits.
• The party believes that the new science centre will be more efficient and targeted to exhibits, rather than common areas, and that the focus should be on the displays and what visitors come to see, rather than the hallways and exhibition space.
- • The member for Hamilton Mountain was asked to come to order by the Speaker.
• The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport was asked for a final supplementary response.
- • The NDP claims that the government has been secretive about the Therme deal and that there is something "dirty" about it, pointing to an FOIed document that shows the government planned to build a parking garage for the luxury spa as early as January 2021.
• The NDP also questions the Premier's plan to build a half-sized science center on top of the Therme parking garage, asking how he can justify spending 650 million public dollars on a private luxury spa while the people of Brampton face a 34% property tax increase.
- • The Ontario government has given the Minister of Infrastructure the power to issue Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs) through Bill 154, which has raised concerns about preferential treatment and insider deals.
• The previous Minister of Housing was accused of giving out MZOs as party favors, and the question is being asked who will be the next to receive such an order and what kind of preferential treatment they will receive.
- • The Hon. Ted Arnott is the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
• He is responsible for overseeing the province's municipal affairs and housing policies.
- • The government's policies will continue to prosper the people of Ontario, with investments and job creation.
• The revitalization of Ontario Place will bring thousands of jobs and tourists to the province, making it a destination to be proud of.