MPP Andrea Hazell Debates Bill 98 – Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026

MPP Andrea Hazell speaks in debate on Bill 98, the Fare Alignment and Seamless Transit Act, 2026, with a focus on Schedule 4 and its proposed changes to Ontario’s transit governance. She highlights the importance of public transit as a lifeline for families, seniors, students, and workers, while raising concerns about the centralization of fare-setting power under the Minister of Transportation. MPP Hazell warns that reducing municipal control and transparency could undermine accountability and disrupt local transit systems across Ontario. She emphasizes the need for fair funding, strong oversight, and meaningful consultation with municipalities and transit agencies, particularly in communities like Scarborough–Guildwood that rely heavily on reliable and affordable transit. #Bill98 #OntarioLegislature #ONPoli #PublicTransit #TransitMatters #ScarboroughGuildwood #Metrolinx #TTC #GOTransit #TransportationOntario #FareIntegration #Accountability