 Therefore, it is time for our members of statements to the member for Welgan, Little Sex London. Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. Today I rise and have the honour to recognize the 1,050th anniversary of the baptism of Poland. The introduction of Christianity in its western form with the baptism of Prince Mieszko. The first in 966 was one of the most pivotal moments in Polish history. This event has profound consequences and determined the future destiny of the country and its people. It marks the symbolic founding of the first Polish state and lays the major foundations of Polish identity and culture. It is also the traditional starting point of Poland's recorded history. Mieszko's acceptance of Roman Christianity through his marriage to Dubrawa, a Czech princess, has shaped the course of Polish history and identity up to this day, 1,050 years later. As a result, literacy, law, education, early use of the Polish language, institutions of higher learning, music and architecture developed within the Christian framework. Ontario is home to half a million Canadians of Polish heritage. We are very proud of the contribution Polish Canadians have made to our province since first settling here more than 155 years ago. Speaker, on behalf of our leader Patrick Brown and the entire Ontario PC Caucus, I'd like to extend my warmest wishes to all the Poles celebrating the 1,050th anniversary of the baptism of Poland today. Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. I would like to remember Samus the Member from Brampton, Bramley or Malta. Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, May is Tamil Genocide Remembrance Month and while it's absolutely important to remember the tragedy including the human rights violations, the war crimes and in fact the genocide that the Tamil community has endured, it's also important to note that these adversities are ongoing and the Tamil community continues to face oppression at the hands of the Sri Lankan government. Despite these adversities, the Tamil community has shown such tremendous resilience. In fact, they continue to thrive in the diaspora. In addition, they've shown inspirational commitment to celebrating their arts, music, cultural and in fact their language and it's something that inspires us all. On a personal note, as a Sikh, our community has also endured genocide and it's for that reason I also stand in solidarity with the Tamil community. In addition, Andrew Horvath and all new Democrats stand in solidarity with the Tamil community in remembering the past injustices and the ongoing oppression and in fact we also stand in solidarity with the ongoing struggle for a permanent solution based on peace, freedom and justice for the Tamil people in their nation of Tamil Elam. In addition, on May 9th, 3pm the NDP will be hosting a memorial event to remember the genocide and all those who lost their lives. Thank you very much Mr Speaker. Thank you. Further Member States. Member from Brampton West. Thank you very much Speaker. It's an honour to rise in this house to recognise May as South Asian Heritage Month. As the General Conference of UNESCO rightly asserted, cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. In December 2001, the Government of Ontario passed the South Asian Heritage Act. Proclaiming the month of May as South Asian Heritage Month and May 5th as South Asian Arrival Day. This is a time to acknowledge, reflect on and celebrate the rich history of South Asians in Ontario. As many of you know, Ontario has a large South Asian population made up of immigrants from the descendants of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and many other countries. South Asians have been settling in Ontario since the beginning of the 20th century. We don't have to look far to get a sense of the experience that members of the South Asian community had while settling in Ontario. Mr Speaker, my family came to Canada in the 1960s. It wasn't easy. It was hard just like it would be to settle in any other place, especially a new country, but we were fortunate enough to be rewarded for our hard work and I feel it's my responsibility and my family's responsibility to do the same for the people that will be following us in the future. As I know, this is an experience that many Ontarians can relate to. As a member of the Ontario South Asian community, I'm proud to say that the South Asian community has provided another layer of colour, tradition and heritage to the multicultural fabric of Ontario. Mr Speaker, I just want to finish. I know first-hand that the values of South Asians are the values of Ontarians and my caucus continues to stand firmly with the South Asian community of Ontario. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you, Speaker. I'd like to outline what we're doing at Durham Region with our innovation and technology sector. The Spark Centre in particular inspires entrepreneurs to start and grow successful innovative companies and since arriving in what the Oshawa Speaker in 2010, Spark has helped more than 700 local companies get off the ground. Spark works to improve Durham Region's competitiveness and visibility as a world-class innovation cluster. It elevates and supports key industry sectors including health, manufacturing, digital media and high-tech, among many others. Helping feed this increasing demand for jobs in these sectors are the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Trent University and Durham College Speaker and they're perfectly positioned to encourage the growth of the innovation and technology sector in Durham Region. But Speaker, the business growth cannot continue without matching support for our universities and colleges. Properly funding higher education and in particular bridging the skills gap will create the path to jobs and that's what this province so desperately needs. We have such a great and growing opportunity in Durham Region Speaker and we want to ensure that particularly the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Trent University and Durham College are properly positioned to feed the need in this innovation and technology sector and thank you Speaker. Thank you for the members, same as the members from Hamilton East Stony Creek. Thanks Speaker. Hydro One Cruise recently cleared cut the trees and sprayed herbicide all along Hamilton's beautiful beach trail. Instead of working with the city to protect both the trail and the transmission wires, Hydro One has left only stumps of once was a prized Hamilton attraction. Now Speaker, Hydro One is going to clear cut a strip the width of a football field right up the Red Hill Valley. Local residents have protested. The local Councillor and I have asked them to consult with residents and to work with the city to find a better way. In March, Hydro One Speaker promised my office that it would organize a community meeting to address residents' concerns but that never happened. Hydro One doesn't care about consultation and now it plans to begin clear cutting in a week and a half. There is no accountability. Hydro One which is still 70% publicly owned told our constituents to go to the Ontario Energy Board. The Energy Board said it has no authority. The Ministry says Hydro One is no longer a public institution so call Hydro One's community line. No one, Speaker, is taking responsibility. No one is listening. The Red Hill Valley is an environmentally and culturally sensitive piece of land. If Hydro One can clear cut a trail and spray herbicide at will then our environmental and cultural legislation exists only at the pleasure of big corporate interests. Thank you. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Everyone should be able to live and die in peace with dignity free of pain surrounded by loved ones in a setting of their choice. Mr. Speaker, that's the vision statement of the Maisel Valley Hospice in Sudbury and I'm very pleased to be able to stand up and speak in this great legislature today Mr. Speaker to talk about the great work that Maisel Valley Hospice is doing in Sudbury and throughout northeastern Ontario. But this past weekend my community came together to celebrate the hospice and also to help the hospice raise some much needed funds Mr. Speaker. I'm very proud to say that so far over $150,000 has been raised in the hike for hospice out of my community of Sudbury and I know there's many other hikes for hospices right across our province and right across our great country. But I also want to acknowledge that RBC has been a big sponsor for us in Sudbury and they've helped raise over a million dollars for our hospice in the last nine years Mr. Speaker. And this year we had again I've been there since the beginning 10 years Mr. Speaker in Sudbury and we see more and more people participating every year. This year over a thousand participants helped raise money for this year and for that goal and it was talked about Mr. Speaker a quote was brought forward by Mother Teresa not all of us can do great things but we can all do small things with great love and it was great to see over a thousand people in my riding doing small things with great love for a great organization. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Speaker last fall this house unanimously passed our resolution calling on the government to establish an Ontario Green Legacy program. This program based on the county of Wellington's Green Legacy program would seek to plant 150 million trees starting in 2017 to mark the 150th anniversary of Ontario within confederation. Last month I organized and hosted a meeting in my office with senior ministry of natural resources and forestry staff including Deputy Minister Bill Thornton as well as Gary Cousins, Mark Van Patter and Rob Johnson from the county of Wellington. The meeting was productive and gave us the opportunity to discuss our Green Legacy program idea and make the case for a significant expansion of Ontario's tree planting efforts. It has now been more than six months since my resolution was passed and 2017 is fast approaching. We need the government to make a public commitment to implement our Ontario Green Legacy program proposal. Again our resolution was passed unanimously by this house with members from all parties speaking in favour. If private members business is to be meaningful the government needs to listen to the will of this house and not ignore it. We know the government is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and they say they want to combat climate change. Again I would suggest that an Ontario Green Legacy program could and should be part of this strategy. This is doable. We can harness the volunteer spirit of Ontarians with a noble desire to confront the climate change challenge head on. I once again call upon the government to commit to establishing an Ontario Green Legacy program and immediately begin the work needed to launch this program next year. Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. Thank you. Further members statements? Further members statements? The member from Trinity Spedile. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker today I would like to recognize the Toronto Raptors as they are heading to Game 2 of the Eastern Semifinals of the NBA playoffs. After winning a tight series against Indiana Pacers in exciting Game 7 finish they look to tie the second round series against D-Way and the Miami Heads tonight at ACC. Mr. Speaker the Raptors along with the Jays the Rock, TFC and Marty's have brought excitement to Toronto sports fans. Excitement that have been missing the playoffs. You can feel the vibe downtown on a game day. The Raptors have encapsulated the spirit of Toronto and are bringing the people of Toronto and Ontario together in the one banner. Each victory brings us closer together. Mr. Speaker the Raptors being supported by fans across the province even one of the Ontario's homegrown talent Drake has become a true ambassador for the team and the city. Injected passion and excitement into the community. This is a great sample of how sports can inspire unite and build a stronger community. Good luck tonight Raptors of the Toronto and Ontario will be cheering for you. We the North Yay! Thank you. Further member statements? Member from England to the Lord's. Thank you Mr. Speaker I'm here to speak to Jewish Heritage Month. May as proclaimed by a bill passed legislation declares the month of May every year is Jewish Heritage Month. The Jewish community has had a presence in Ontario since the war of 1812. And it is to be found in almost every small town, big town across Ontario whether it be South Porcupine or Bancroft, Peterborough there in every community have been there as pioneers building communities. They worked in everything from small industry to agriculture to medicine and they have built the foundation of many of our great institutions here in Ontario. For instance we have down the street in the hospital founded by the Jewish community my own writing I have Baycrest Hospital. We've got a great legacy of philanthropy, of entrepreneurship and of great service in the armed forces for all of our great wars. So in this month I hope in all your communities, especially in Ottawa I hope you do something to recognize the members of the Jewish community have contributed so much for the last couple of hundred years to make Ontario and Canada a great province and country. Thank you. I thank all members for their statements and