Graydon SmithAssociate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Interventions récentes

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1. Introduction of Visitors

   I want to welcome representatives of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, here today advocating for the unique needs of northern Ontario, and especially Mayor Lynda Carleton from Machar township in my ridin…

   2026-06-01·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

2. Question Period — Tenant protection

   I appreciate the question from the member from Ottawa Centre. I always appreciate the opportunity we have to have conversations about those that require support and help in our province. When we look at the opportunity…

   2026-06-01·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

3. Orders of the Day — Municipal Accountability Act, 2026 / Loi de 2026 sur la responsabilité au niveau municipal

   I appreciate the question, and I appreciate the input that many people provided at the committee level. Yes, this has been a conversation that has gone on for a period of time. But I think, as has been expressed by the…

   2026-05-25·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

4. Orders of the Day — Municipal Accountability Act, 2026 / Loi de 2026 sur la responsabilité au niveau municipal

   I want to thank Minister Flack for his remarks and his leadership in bringing this legislation forward. We heard him speak about, I think, those things that we all care so much about: accountability, democracy, fairness,…

   2026-05-25·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

5. Introduction of Visitors

   I’d like to welcome Ryan Jedynak and Adam Truax, who are from one of our local churches in Huntsville, Bethel Huntsville. Welcome to Queen’s Park.

   2026-05-14·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

6. Question Period — Housing

   Thanks very much to the member for Burlington for that great question. I would say it’s exciting times for homebuyers in Ontario. As she referenced in her question, we know that the HST removal on new home builds in thi…

   2026-05-12·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

7. Orders of the Day — Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 / Loi de 2026 pour la construction de logements et l’amélioration de l’infrastructure de transport

   Thank you, Speaker, and good morning. Just note that I’m sharing my time with the member for Thornhill and the member for Simcoe–Grey this morning. I’m pleased to rise and speak to third reading for Bill 98, the Buildin…

   2026-05-12·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

8. Introduction of Visitors

   Just a moment: 19 years ago today was a pretty good day for me. I married the love of my wife, my beautiful wife Melissa, and I just want to wish her a happy anniversary. I love you. Sorry I couldn’t give you a card.

   2026-05-12·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

9. Question Period — Housing

   Thank you very much again to the member from Burlington for the question. I love the light moans and groans coming from the other side of the House, because they can’t stand the fact that we’re doing the things that nee…

   2026-05-12·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗

10. Orders of the Day — Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 / Loi de 2026 pour la construction de logements et l’amélioration de l’infrastructure de transport

    I’m sure the member across the way would agree that what we want to do to get homes built in Ontario is reduce the complications, reduce the barriers, reduce the amount of time it takes to get new homes built and ultimat…

    2026-05-12·Legislative Assembly·Dossier officiel ↗