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Bill 70 Private Member's Bill Second Reading Vote

Supporting Mobility, Affordability and Reliable Transportation in Ontario Act, 2025

Sponsored by Andrea Hazell LIB

44th Parliament, Session 1

About this Bill

TL;DR

  • Updates Metrolinx governance and transit oversight structures
  • Amends transit funding rules and highway improvement legislation
  • Accountability concerns about reduced public oversight of Metrolinx
  • Aims to improve transit reliability and affordability

Updates the governance framework for Metrolinx, Ontario's regional transit agency, and amends the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act to streamline funding mechanisms and oversight. Aims to improve the reliability and affordability of transit services in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Critics question whether structural governance changes will translate into improved service and lower fares for riders, or primarily serve to reduce public accountability at Metrolinx. Supporters argue modernised governance structures are a prerequisite for better transit outcomes.

▸ Formal title

An Act to amend the Metrolinx Act, 2006 and the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act with respect to transportation.

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Legislative Progress

First Reading

Nov 18, 2025

Second Reading

Dec 3, 2025 · 41Y 67N

Committee

Dec 3, 2025

Report Stage

Dec 3, 2025

Third Reading

Royal Assent

Latest vote · Second Reading
2025-12-03 Defeated
41
67
41 yeas 67 nays

Party breakdown — Second Reading

PC
66
13 abs
NDP
24
3 abs
LIB
14
GRN
2
IND
1
1
Yea Nay

Legislative timeline

First Reading 2025-11-18 · Ordered for Second Reading
First Reading 2025-11-18 · Vote
Carried
Second Reading 2025-12-02 · Question put
Vote deferred
Second Reading 2025-12-02 · Debated
Second Reading 2025-12-03
41 67 Lost
PC
0Y 66N 13A
NDP
24Y 0N 3A
LIB
14Y 0N
GRN
2Y 0N
IND
1Y 1N
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