02 June 2011
Political Games Prevents Passage of Infant Loss Bill
Abrupt end to Session leaves legislation in limbo

QUEEN'S PARK—Yesterday, in what can only be called a callous, uncaring, politically motivated move, the McGuinty Liberals ended the session of Parliament one day early.

“The only business scheduled for June 2nd was the 2nd Reading of two Private Members’ Bills – one for Conservative Member Jerry Ouellette and my Bill 200, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Act, 2011,” said Miller.

Bill 200 would recognise October 15th in each year as Infant Loss Awareness Day and would have ensured this recognition this year, when the Legislature will not be back in session after the fall election. To make such a significant move as to end this session of Parliament one day early, does nothing but show Ontarians the total disregard in which this government holds them.

The Government House Leader, on whose direction this action would have been taken, has no worries about the impact in her Riding as she has announced that she will not seek re-election. “I can’t imagine why she would want this as the final act of her political life, but these mean spirited, unkind, unrepresentative and undemocratic actions are the hallmark of this McGuinty Government,” said a disgusted Miller.

So nothing but partisan games right to the end and who loses? All Ontarians.

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Media Contact: Paul Miller (416) 325-0707

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