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Member of Provincial Parliament

Bhutila Karpoche

  • MPP
  • Member of Provincial Parliament
  • Parkdale—High Park
  • New Democratic Party of Ontario
  • Ontario
  • 2849 Dundas St. W Toronto, ON M6P 1Y6 BKarpoche-CO@ndp.on.ca
  • tel: 416-763-5630
  • fax: 416-763-5640
  • BKarpoche-QP@ndp.on.ca

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Ontario Bill 204

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
Homelessness Task Force Act, 2024

  • The Bill enacts the Homelessness Task Force Act, 2024. The Act requires the Minister to establish a Homelessness Task Force comprised of members, appointed by the Minister, from specified groups. Subsection 2 (3) of the Act sets out the mandate of the Homelessness Task Force, including supporting the Government of Ontario in the creation, maintenance, renewing and modernizing of a provincial homelessness strategy. Section 3 of the Act requires the Homelessness Task Force to provide recommendations for matters to be included in that strategy. Section 4 of the Act requires the Homelessness Task Force to prepare an annual report setting out their recommendations and provide it to the Minister. The Act also requires the Minister to inform the Assembly of the Homelessness Task Force’s recommendations that the Minister recommends the Government of Ontario implement.

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Ontario Bill 202

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024
Lower Fares, Better Service on the Union Pearson Express Act, 2024

  • The Bill amends the Metrolinx Act, 2006 to require the establishment of a committee to review the passenger transportation system between downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport known as the Union Pearson Express. The Bill provides for the composition of the committee and the committee’s mandate, which is to make recommendations respecting a plan, a timeline and funding estimates to achieve certain goals for the Union Pearson Express as set out in the Bill.

    The Bill establishes consultation requirements for the committee. The committee is required to report its recommendations to the Minister. The Minister is required to table the committee’s report in the Legislative Assembly and to inform the Assembly of the Minister’s proposed actions in response to the committee’s recommendations.

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Ontario Bill 191

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024
Childcare and Early Years Workforce Strategy Advisory Committee Act, 2024

  • The Bill enacts the Childcare and Early Years Workforce Strategy Advisory Committee Act, 2024, which establishes the Early Years Workforce Strategy Advisory Committee. The function of the Committee is to develop recommendations on how to support registered early childcare educators and the childcare and early years workforce with respect to certain matters. The Committee is required to provide its recommendations in an annual report to the Minister of Education, the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and the Minister of Colleges and Universities. The Minister of Education is required to meet with the Committee at certain times and to prepare a status report setting out any actions taken by the Government with respect the recommendations of the Committee.

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Ontario Bill 169

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 05, 2024
Removing Red Tape for Homeowners (No More Pushy, High-Pressure HVAC Scams) Act, 2024
  • This bill, called the Removing Red Tape for Homeowners Act, aims to amend the Personal Property Security Act in Ontario. It prevents notices of security interests from being registered against homeowners for certain consumer goods. The Act specifies that such notices cannot be registered for prescribed consumer goods, and existing registrations for these goods must be discharged by the registrar upon request or initiative. The Act will come into force once it receives Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 160

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
December 06, 2023
Climate Crisis Health Action Plan Act, 2023
  • This bill, called Bill 160, was passed in 2023. It aims to address the impacts of the climate crisis on health in Ontario. The bill requires the Minister of Health to develop a strategic action plan within two years of the bill's passing. The plan will focus on preparing Ontario's public health and healthcare systems for the health risks caused by the climate crisis, such as extreme heat incidents, vector-borne diseases, and the appearance of novel contagious diseases. The bill also establishes the Climate Crisis and Health Secretariat and a science advisory board to support the implementation of the plan. The strategic action plan will be reviewed every four years to ensure it is effective. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring the impacts of the climate crisis on health and the capacity to respond to those impacts. The Climate Crisis and Health Secretariat will assist with the development and implementation of the plan, gather and disseminate information on the health consequences of the climate crisis, and communicate the impacts of the climate crisis to the public. The science advisory board will provide scientific and technical advice to the Minister on the impacts of the climate crisis on public health and the development of the strategic action plan. The bill also allows for regulations to be made to effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the Act. The Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent and is called the Climate Crisis Health Action Plan Act, 2023.
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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 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 40

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 20, 2023
Moving Ontarians Safely Act, 2022
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Ontario Bill 140

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
October 19, 2023
Improving Air Quality for Our Children Act, 2023
  • This Act is about improving air quality in schools and child care centers. It states that good ventilation and low levels of airborne illnesses can help children learn better and have fewer health issues. The Act requires every publicly-funded school and licensed child care provider to install carbon dioxide monitors in every room. These monitors must meet certain specifications and be installed correctly. The Act also sets a maximum threshold for carbon dioxide levels and requires schools and child care centers to report their levels to the Ministry of Education. The Ministry will publish this information on its website. The Act also requires the Ministry to develop an Air Quality Action Plan, which will include measures to be taken when carbon dioxide levels are high and guidance for addressing the issue. The Minister may also make regulations to enforce compliance with the Act. The Act will come into force three months after it receives Royal Assent. Its short title is the Improving Air Quality for Our Children Act, 2023.
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Ontario Bill 140

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
October 19, 2023
Improving Air Quality for Our Children 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 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 124

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Stopping the Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements Act, 2023
  • This is a law called Bill 124, which was enacted in 2023 in the province of Ontario. It regulates the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. The law states that no one responsible for these actions or accused of them can enter into a non-disclosure agreement that hides the details of a complaint. However, there is an exception if the person who experienced the discrimination or assault wishes to enter into such an agreement. In that case, certain requirements must be met, such as the person receiving independent legal advice and the agreement not adversely affecting the health and safety of others or the public interest. The law also specifies that the agreement cannot apply to certain situations, such as disclosures required by other laws or communications with certain professionals. It is also prohibited for the responsible party to enter into a separate non-disclosure agreement with the person accused of the discrimination or assault to prevent an investigation. Non-compliance with the law renders the non-disclosure agreement invalid. The law also includes provisions regarding non-disparagement agreements and the non-disclosure of settlement amounts. Existing agreements are subject to certain modifications. Violation of the law is considered an offense, with fines imposed on individuals and corporations. The Lieutenant Governor in Council has the authority to make regulations related to the law. The law came into effect on the day it received Royal Assent and is known as the Stopping the Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements Act, 2023.
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Ontario Bill 47

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 23, 2023
Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators), 2023
  • This is a bill called Bill 47 2022 that aims to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 and the Condominium Act, 1998 in Ontario. The bill requires landlords and condominium corporations to have emergency power generators in their buildings. These generators should be able to provide power for at least two weeks during a power outage. The generators should power elevators, lights in hallways and exits, and ensure water access in residential units. The bill also specifies that the generators must be turned on within a certain time during a power outage. The bill will come into effect six months after it receives Royal Assent and is titled the Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators), 2022.
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Ontario Bill 47

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 23, 2023
Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators), 2023
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Ontario Bill 47

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 23, 2023
Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators), 2023
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Ontario Bill 33

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 21, 2023
Maternal Mental Health Day Act, 2023
  • This bill is about recognizing and addressing mental health issues that new mothers can experience during pregnancy and in the first year after giving birth. It highlights that up to one in five new mothers may experience maternal mental illness, such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. These illnesses can affect the mental and physical health of both the mother and child. It also emphasizes that maternal mental illness can affect women and trans men who give birth, and that it can impact marginalized populations at higher rates. The bill acknowledges that social and structural factors, such as income, housing, and employment, can contribute to maternal mental illness. It states that timely access to diagnosis, treatment, and support services is important for treating these illnesses, but many mothers go untreated due to stigma and lack of awareness. The bill proposes proclaiming the first Wednesday in May as Maternal Mental Health Day in Ontario to raise awareness and improve the care and mental health of mothers.
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Ontario Bill 55

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
December 07, 2022
Four-Day Work Week Act, 2022
  • This bill is about implementing a pilot project for a four-day work week in Ontario. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of work-life balance and the negative effects of worker burnout. Many other places around the world have successfully implemented a four-day work week, leading to benefits such as improved mental and physical health, greater gender equity, and increased productivity. The Four-Day Work Week Commission will be established to develop recommendations for the pilot project, which will involve a four-day work week with a maximum of 32 hours of work. After one year, the Minister will implement the pilot project and prepare a report with recommendations for a four-day work week in Ontario. The report will be published on the Government of Ontario's website.
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Ontario Bill 53

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
December 01, 2022
Right to Timely Mental Health and Addiction Care for Children and Youth Act, 2022
  • This is a bill called the Right to Timely Mental Health and Addiction Care for Children and Youth Act, 2022. It aims to prioritize mental health and addiction services for children and youth in Ontario. The bill states that early interventions are more effective in addressing health issues, so it guarantees access to these services within 30 days for individuals under 26 years old who reside in Ontario and have been deemed to require mental health or addiction services. The Minister of Health is responsible for ensuring this access. The bill also allows for the creation of regulations to define terms, prescribe required services, and establish a system to monitor compliance. The bill will come into effect once it receives Royal Assent.
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