Stephen Francis Lecce MPP (Italian: [ˈlettʃe]; born November 26, 1986) is a Canadian politician and Ontario's current Minister of Energy and Electrification.

[11] Beginning in October 2019,[12] labour disputes between the provincial government and Ontario's four largest teachers' unions (ETFO, OSSTF, OECTA, and AEFO), have caused rotating strike action.

Lecce introduced Bill 28, known as the Keeping Students in Class Act,[20] which was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on November 3, 2022, amid ongoing labour negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

[21] CUPE had given notice of job action on October 30 after negotiations broke down with the Ministry of Education and would have been in a legal strike position on November 4.

[citation needed] Lecce completed trade missions to Romania, the UK, the U.S., Estonia, and Poland, securing $400 million in agreements to export nuclear technology, creating jobs and strengthening Ontario’s global energy partnerships.

Lecce also hosted over 60 U.S. Congressional and State leaders to promote Ontario’s energy export strategy and deepen cross-border collaboration.

[34] Stephen announced a groundbreaking plan to develop up to 10,000 megawatts of new nuclear energy at Wesleyville in Port Hope that will see over 10,500 jobs created.

[37] Separately, Lecce publicized the refurbishment of Unit 1 at Darlington was completed 140 days ahead of schedule, highlighting the efficiency and expertise of Ontario’s energy workforce.