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Doly Begum

  • MPP
  • Member of Provincial Parliament
  • Scarborough Southwest
  • New Democratic Party of Ontario
  • Ontario
  • Unit 5 3110 Kingston Rd. Scarborough, ON M1M 1P2 DBegum-CO@ndp.on.ca
  • tel: 416-261-9525
  • fax: 416-261-0381
  • DBegum-QP@ndp.on.ca

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Ontario Bill 172

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
April 15, 2024
Affordable Energy Act, 2024
  • This Act, called the Affordable Energy Act of 2024, aims to make energy more affordable for Ontarians by promoting the use of distributed energy resources and deep retrofits in buildings. It includes provisions for creating a plan to improve energy affordability, establishing an agency called Affordable Energy Ontario, and outlining regulations for implementing the Act. The Act focuses on reducing energy costs, increasing access to renewable energy sources, and improving the resiliency of buildings in the face of power disruptions caused by extreme weather events.
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Ontario Bill 40

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 20, 2023
Moving Ontarians Safely Act, 2022
  • This is a summary of a law called the Moving Ontarians Safely Act, 2022. It amends the Highway Traffic Act in Ontario to provide consequences for those who cause injury or death to certain road users. The law applies to drivers of motor vehicles who cause harm to pedestrians, cyclists, individuals in wheelchairs, construction workers on the road, emergency workers, and others listed in the law. The law lists specific provisions that, if violated, can result in charges. If convicted, the driver will face penalties and consequences, including mandatory probation and suspension of their driver's license. The law also allows for victim impact statements to be considered during sentencing. The Act will come into effect six months after it receives Royal Assent and is known as the Moving Ontarians Safely Act, 2022.
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Ontario Bill 130

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 08, 2023
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Amendment Act (Anti-Fracking), 2023
  • Bill 130 is an act that changes a law about oil, gas, and salt resources in Ontario. It now says that hydraulic fracturing (also known as fracking) and other related activities are not allowed for the purpose of getting oil or gas from shale. This means that people can't do those things unless they have a special permit that was granted before 2023. Also, the act says that breaking this law is now a punishable offence. The act will start when the government gives its approval and it's called Oil, Gas, and Salt Resources Amendment Act (Anti-Fracking), 2023.
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Ontario Bill 122

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023
  • Bill 122, also known as the Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023, is a law that aims to establish a consumer watchdog organization in Ontario. The purpose of this organization is to protect consumers from unfair treatment by businesses and other entities. It will investigate potential predatory and illegal behaviors, handle consumer complaints, impose penalties on bad actors, and provide information on consumer protection. The plan for establishing this organization will be developed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery in consultation with stakeholders and the public. The progress of establishing the organization will be reported to the Legislative Assembly. Once the bill receives Royal Assent, it will become law.
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Ontario Bill 122

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023
  • Bill 122, also known as the Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023, is a law that aims to establish a consumer watchdog organization in Ontario. The purpose of this organization is to protect consumers from unfair treatment by businesses and other entities. It will investigate potential predatory and illegal behaviors, handle consumer complaints, impose penalties on bad actors, and provide information on consumer protection. The plan for establishing this organization will be developed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery in consultation with stakeholders and the public. The progress of establishing the organization will be reported to the Legislative Assembly. Once the bill receives Royal Assent, it will become law.
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Ontario Bill 122

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023
  • Bill 122, also known as the Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023, is a law that aims to establish a consumer watchdog organization in Ontario. The purpose of this organization is to protect consumers from unfair treatment by businesses and other entities. It will investigate potential predatory and illegal behaviors, handle consumer complaints, impose penalties on bad actors, and provide information on consumer protection. The plan for establishing this organization will be developed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery in consultation with stakeholders and the public. The progress of establishing the organization will be reported to the Legislative Assembly. Once the bill receives Royal Assent, it will become law.
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Ontario Bill 120

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 01, 2023
Liability for Climate-Related Harms Act, 2023
  • This bill, called the Liability for Climate-Related Harms Act, is about holding coal, oil, and gas producers responsible for the damages caused by climate change. It recognizes that climate change is real and is already affecting people's lives in Ontario through events like wildfires and flooding. The bill aims to ensure that these producers contribute their fair share to pay for the harm caused by their products and to prevent future harm. It establishes strict liability for climate-related harms, meaning that any entity engaged in the production of fossil fuels and emitting greenhouse gases will be held responsible for the damages that occur in Ontario. The bill also allows for the consideration of scientific information and historical experience in determining the damages caused by climate change. The Lieutenant Governor in Council has the power to make regulations related to determining greenhouse gas emissions and the detectability of a producer's emissions. The bill will come into force once it receives Royal Assent and is titled the Liability for Climate-Related Harms Act, 2023.
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Ontario Bill 82

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
April 05, 2023
Enhancing Public Transit Accessibility Act, 2023
  • This is a bill called the Enhancing Public Transit Accessibility Act, 2023. It amends the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 to review and improve the accessibility of public transportation organizations in Ontario. The Minister of Transportation and the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility will conduct a review of existing transit stations and stops to ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities. They will then prepare a report on their findings and submit it to the Legislative Assembly within 12 months. The bill also requires public transportation organizations to ensure that all stops, shelters, bus bays, trains, light-rail transit, and streetcars are accessible to people with disabilities. This Act will come into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 34

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 03, 2022
Pandemic Preparedness Act, 2022
  • This is a bill called the Pandemic Preparedness Act, 2022. It is an amendment to the Health Protection and Promotion Act in Ontario. The bill includes provisions for funding public health units, with the province providing at least 75% of the funding. It also establishes a Pandemic Preparedness Review Committee, composed of public health experts, pandemic preparedness experts, and community leaders. The committee's role is to review Ontario's pandemic response plan every five years and make recommendations for changes. The Minister of Health will inform the Legislative Assembly of the committee's findings and recommendations, and the Lieutenant Governor in Council will determine the remuneration and expenses of committee members. The bill comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent and is titled the Pandemic Preparedness Act, 2022.
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Ontario Bill 12

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
August 25, 2022
Ending Automobile Insurance Discrimination in the Greater Toronto Area Act, 2022
  • This is a law called the Ending Automobile Insurance Discrimination in the Greater Toronto Area Act, 2022. It aims to prevent discrimination in automobile insurance rates in the Greater Toronto Area. Currently, people in Ontario pay the highest automobile insurance rates in Canada, and some pay more for insurance than their mortgage. The law wants to end the practice of using postal codes to determine insurance rates, as it leads to high premiums. The law prohibits insurers from using risk classification systems that consider the geographic region where a person lives as a factor in determining rates. It also prohibits insurers from offering different rates based on different municipalities or areas within the Greater Toronto Area. The law defines the Greater Toronto Area as the City of Toronto and the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York. The law will come into effect once it receives Royal Assent.
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