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Member of Provincial Parliament

Jill Andrew

  • MPP
  • Member of Provincial Parliament
  • Toronto—St. Paul's
  • New Democratic Party of Ontario
  • Ontario
  • 803 St. Clair Ave. W Toronto, ON M6C 1B9 JAndrew-CO@ndp.on.ca
  • tel: 416-656-0943
  • fax: 416-656-0875
  • JAndrew-QP@ndp.on.ca

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Ontario Bill 173

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024
Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024
  • This is a law in Ontario called the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024. It recognizes that intimate partner violence is a serious problem in the province. The law will come into effect once it is approved by the government.
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Ontario Bill 42

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 04, 2024
Gender Affirming Health Care Advisory Committee Act, 2022
  • This bill, called the Gender Affirming Health Care Advisory Committee Act, 2022, aims to establish a committee that will make recommendations to the Minister of Health in Ontario on improving access to and coverage for gender affirming health care. Gender affirming health care refers to procedures, medical treatments, and referral processes that align a patient's body and physical presentation with their gender identity. The committee will be composed of members appointed by the Minister, with a focus on including members from transgender, two-spirit, non-binary, intersex, and gender diverse communities. The committee will inquire into various matters, such as enhancing coverage and access to gender affirming health care, reducing wait times, and expanding insurance coverage for treatments not currently covered. The committee will consult with various stakeholders, including primary care providers and organizations specializing in transgender health. The committee will report its recommendations to the Minister within six months of its establishment, and the Minister will inform the government of Ontario of the recommendations that should be implemented. The act will come into force upon receiving Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 147

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 02, 2023
Protecting our Crowns (Training Requirements with respect to Black, Indigenous, Racialized, Natural and Textured Hair Types) Act, 2023
  • This bill, called Bill 147, is an act that aims to update training requirements for hairstylists in the film and television and live entertainment industries in Ontario. The purpose of this act is to address the exclusion, injury, and misunderstanding that Black, Indigenous, and racialized actors and performers face in their workplaces due to stylists' lack of experience and training in styling and treating their natural and textured hair. Currently, hairstyling training in Ontario focuses on cutting, designing, and coloring hair, but does not include instruction on styling Black people's natural hair or the textured hair of Indigenous and racialized individuals. This act seeks to ensure that hairstylists receive culturally relevant training for styling natural and textured hair. The Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will update Guideline No. 35, which provides safety guidelines for the film and television industry, to include these training requirements. The updated training requirements will be mandatory for all hairstylists in the film and television and live entertainment industries. The Minister will consult with various stakeholder communities, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities, actors and performers, hairstylists and hairstyling educators, and industry professionals, to evaluate the updates. The Minister will also consider options to make the training affordable and accessible. The updated training requirements will apply to all hairstylists, even those who completed their training before the updates, unless they can demonstrate their proficiency in the updated skills. The act will come into force on the day it receives Royal Assent and is titled the Protecting our Crowns (Training Requirements with respect to Black, Indigenous, Racialized, Natural and Textured Hair Types) Act, 2023.
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Ontario Bill 129

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 07, 2023
Rare Disease Strategy Act, 2023
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Ontario Bill 129

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 07, 2023
Rare Disease Strategy Act, 2023
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Ontario Bill 94

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
April 04, 2023
Keeping 2SLGBTQI+ Communities Safe Act, 2023
  • This is a bill called Bill 94, enacted in 2023 in Ontario, Canada. It consists of two schedules: the 2SLGBTQI+ Community Safety Zones Act and the Ontario 2SLGBTQI+ Safety Advisory Committee Act. The 2SLGBTQI+ Community Safety Zones Act establishes designated zones where acts of intimidation towards the 2SLGBTQI+ community are prohibited within 100 meters of the zone's boundary. These acts include causing disturbances, distributing hate propaganda, making offensive remarks, or engaging in protests that promote homophobia and transphobia. The Attorney General has the authority to designate these safety zones for a specific period of time. Violating these prohibitions can result in a fine of up to $25,000. Peaceful protests and demonstrations are not affected by this Act, and the Superior Court of Justice can grant injunctions to prevent violations. The Ontario 2SLGBTQI+ Safety Advisory Committee Act establishes an advisory committee chaired by the Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity. The committee is composed of members of the Legislative Assembly and is responsible for making recommendations to improve the safety of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and prevent hate crimes and incidents. The committee advises the Associate Minister on various matters, including housing, health, education, hate crime prevention, and other relevant issues. The committee consults with stakeholders, reviews public submissions, conducts surveys, and reviews applicable documents. The committee must provide an annual report to the Associate Minister, which is then tabled in the Legislative Assembly and published on a government website. The Associate Minister responds to the report and proposes actions in response to its findings. Financial support may be provided to implement the recommendations, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Overall, this bill aims to establish safety zones for the 2SLGBTQI+ community and create an advisory committee to address their safety concerns and make recommendations for improvement.
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Ontario Bill 86

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 27, 2023
Advisory Committee to Protect Ontario's People and Economy from Airborne Pandemics Act, 2023
  • This bill, called the Advisory Committee to Protect Ontario's People and Economy from Airborne Pandemics Act, was established in 2023. It aims to create an Advisory Committee that will make recommendations to improve Ontario's infrastructure, regulations, and standards related to indoor air quality in workplaces and public settings. The committee will consist of members from various professional backgrounds and marginalized communities. The bill also addresses issues such as educating the public about indoor air quality, providing incentives for small businesses to improve air quality, and ensuring equitable protection for marginalized groups. The committee will consult with stakeholders and report its recommendations to the Minister of Health and the Standing Committee on Social Policy. The Minister of Health will then inform the government of the recommendations and report on the progress of their implementation.
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Ontario Bill 64

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 22, 2023
Chosen Family Day Act, 2023
  • This is a law called the Chosen Family Day Act, 2023. It recognizes the importance of chosen families, which are made up of people who are not biologically related but are chosen to be a family. Chosen families are especially important for LGBTQ+ individuals who may have been rejected by their biological families. Chosen Family Day is celebrated on February 22 each year to honor the significance of chosen families. The law was passed by the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario and comes into effect as soon as it receives Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 61

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 21, 2023
Making Psychotherapy Services Tax-Free Act, 2023
  • This bill, called the Making Psychotherapy Services Tax-Free Act, 2023, aims to improve access to mental health support for Ontarians, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recognizes that many individuals face physical and mental health challenges and that psychotherapy can be an effective treatment. The bill proposes that psychotherapy services provided by psychotherapists, registered psychotherapists, and registered mental health therapists should receive the same tax treatment as other services. The goal is to reduce financial barriers and eventually achieve full public funding for all mental health services. The bill will come into effect once it receives Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 48

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 24, 2022
Rent Control for All Tenants Act, 2022
  • This is a new law called the Rent Control for All Tenants Act, 2022. It changes some rules about rent in Ontario. One specific change is that Section 6.1 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 is being removed. The law will start as soon as it gets the approval of the King or Queen.
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Ontario Bill 32

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022
Black Mental Health Day Act, 2022
  • This bill, called the Black Mental Health Day Act, 2022, aims to address the ongoing issue of anti-Black racism in Ontario and its negative impact on the mental health of Black Ontarians. It recognizes that racial inequalities, discrimination, and trauma have lasting effects on the mental health and well-being of Black communities. By proclaiming the first Monday in March as Black Mental Health Day, the government aims to raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities and show support for addressing anti-Black racism in public services. The bill also calls for the collection of race-based healthcare data to inform evidence-based policymaking and service provision. It emphasizes the importance of providing culturally appropriate mental health services that recognize the diversity within Black communities. The bill also amends existing acts to ensure that health services are provided in a culturally appropriate manner.
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Ontario Bill 18

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
September 06, 2022
Consent Awareness Week Act, 2022
  • This bill, called the Consent Awareness Week Act, 2022, aims to address the issue of sexual violence and consent in Ontario. Recent events, such as allegations of group sexual assault by a hockey team and high-profile sexual assault cases, have highlighted the urgent need for action. Only 28% of Canadians fully understand consent, and social factors like race, ability, gender, sexuality, and class influence how consent is given and received. Not understanding consent can lead to sexual harassment and assault, with approximately 636,000 self-reported cases of sexual assault in Canada each year, 41% of which involve post-secondary students. Consent education is important for all genders, as 15% of girls and women and 9% of boys and men between 14 and 21 have experienced forced sexual acts by a peer. Ontario will be the first jurisdiction in Canada to recognize and adopt Consent Awareness Week, which will be held during the third week of September each year. The week aims to encourage conversations about consent, celebrate its importance in all relationships, and teach valuable life skills related to consent. The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 16

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
August 30, 2022
Racial Equity in the Education System Act, 2022
  • This bill is about making changes to various acts in Ontario to promote racial equity. It includes amendments to the Education Act, Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario Act, and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act. The amendments aim to address racism, promote racial equity, and establish policies, guidelines, and training programs to combat racism and promote respect in the education sector. The bill also requires colleges and universities to have anti-racism policies and collect data on incidents of racism.
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Ontario Bill 11

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
August 23, 2022
Speaking Out About, and Reporting On, Workplace Violence and Harassment Act, 2022
  • This is a law called the Speaking Out About, and Reporting On, Workplace Violence and Harassment Act, 2022. It amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario, Canada. The law requires hospitals and long-term care homes to publicly report on incidents of workplace violence and harassment that occur each month. It also protects workers from facing any form of punishment or retaliation for speaking out or reporting workplace violence, harassment, or any violations of the law. The law will come into effect once it receives Royal Assent.
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