 Members' statements. I recognize the member for Mrs. Hagamald. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Film, television and digital media are powerful tools for entertainment, education and reflection. Ontario's film and TV industry provide opportunities for artists to showcase their talent by fostering creativity, providing economic benefits for residents through job creation and encouraging community engagement through storytelling. We can capture diverse perspectives, provoke thoughts, spark dialogue and reflect on human experience. Right here in Ontario, film and television industry contributes to over 3 billion in production or enticing tax incentives or attracting filmmakers around the world while its vibrant pool of talent leaves development houses. Mrs. Saga takes pride in its significant year-round filming activity with more than 314,000 square feet of audio studio space across 12 soundstage. Our government is helping to make sure the industry has thrived. That's why we're investing more than $900 million to support Ontario's cultural media tax credits to filmmakers and production houses alike. Ontario extends a warm invitation to continue crafting content for global audience. And to all my fellow MPPs, I urge you to advocate for the growth of film and TV industry in your community so we can continue empowering artists and supporting our growing economy. Let's increase the revenue for Ontario and Ontarians. Let's continue to build a prosperous Ontario. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you very much. Member Statements, the Member for Toronto Centre. Thank you, Speaker. I extend my warmest wishes to the Jewish community in Toronto Centre and across Ontario as they prepare for Passover. Passover commemorates the liberation of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt and their journey to freedom. The story of Passover reminds us all the importance of standing up against oppression and the hope of power in the face of adversity. Across Toronto, the Jewish community has made invaluable contributions to our rich, vibrant cultural tapestry from the bustling streets of Kensington Market to the historic synagogues, dotting neighbourhoods. Jewish heritage is woven into the very fabric of our province. Over the years, I've attended many Passover celebrations where families and friends gather around a Seder plate and table to retell the story of the exodus, enjoy traditional meals and strengthen the bonds of love and kinship. This year's special is we will be hosting a Seder at our home for our friends and chosen family. We take in the time to appreciate the blessings where we will reflect upon freedom and reaffirm our commitment to building a world rooted in compassion, justice, equality and peace for all, including Israel and Palestine. May the message of Passover inspire all of us to work towards a future where every single person can live safely in dignity, peace and freedom to the Jewish community in Toronto Centre and beyond. I wish you a happy and meaningful Passover. Hagpasha Shemeah. Thank you very much. Member Statements, the Member for Scarborough Aging Court. Mr. Speaker, I was delighted to visit tender care living long-term care home in my riding to inform them of the historic investments our government is making into long-term care and what this funding means for the residents of the home. These investments into care will ensure that residents can connect to the right care immediately instead of having to go to hospitals or outside healthcare providers. This funding will also help reduce and avoid unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital stays. This is part of the broader investment including a new 46 million in budget, 2024 in the long-term care sector to help seniors with complex needs like damnation and bariatric care to get the care they need at their convenience quickly and close to home. Our government is keeping its promise to our seniors and families to fix the long-term care sector which was ignored and neglected by the previous liberal government. In addition, our government invested 4.9 billion over four years to hire and retain 27,000 long-term care staff to provide the care residents need. Furthermore, we are investing historic 6.4 billion to build 58,000 new upgraded beds. Our government also hired 193 new long-term care inspection staff including 156 new inspectors. Finally, Mr. Speaker, we owe it to our seniors to provide them a dignified, healthy and active life during their retirement days. Thank you. Thank you very much. Members' statements, the member for Toronto St. Paul's. Thank you, Speaker. The Toronto District School Board is calling for a new provincial funding structure to help address their $27 million deficit and I'm calling on this conservative government to support their demands for the sake of our children, youth, families and the caring adults who teach and support them. Our schools are at the heart of our community and we need them properly funded in order for them to function. The Minister of Education says he expects schools to put student achievement first. Well, guess what? In order to do that, we need the funding that keeps up with inflation instead of the chronic cuts we've seen throughout this government's tenure. We need this government to fix our schools, not tinker with them. Fixing our schools requires billions of dollars which this government has and can invest in education. Schools are losing invaluable staff because they can't keep up with salaries and benefits. TDSB programs supporting the most vulnerable are being cut. We only need to look at special education to see where your government's cuts are impacting the most vulnerable students. All while this government continues to toss money at the rich while having austerity measures for those who need the most help. Stop blaming and shaming our TDSB and other school boards across Ontario and start helping them put student achievement first. Thank you. Thank you very much. Member Statements, the member from Mississauga, Erin Mills. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I recently joined my colleagues for a groundbreaking at sight of the soon-to-be patient care tower for Queensway Health Centre. Once completed, this $1.3 billion centre operated by Trillium Health Partners will serve the growing needs of families in Otobicoke and Mississauga. Speaker, this is an exciting news because of the investments like this, our government is improving healthcare services in Mississauga and meeting the needs of its future growth. This is part of our goal to ensure every Ontarians has access to convenient and connected care when they need it. Right now, our province is expending all six medical schools and supporting new medical schools at York University and TMU. Over the next three years, the government is spending an additional $546 million to connect approximately 600,000 people to term-based, team-based primary care. And I was happy to see that our investment to support nursing are being sustained, allowing 2,000 more registered nurses spaces at colleges and universities and 1,000 more registered practical nurses seats. Speaker, as our city continues to grow and population continues to age, we will need this health services more than ever. I am excited to see those investments bay off bringing convenient and connected care to everyone. Thank you, Mr Speaker. Thank you very much. Member Statements, the member for London Fanshop. Thank you, Speaker. I hear from families regularly about the Ontario Autism Program is not working. Despite recent funding announcements, families are still calling begging for help for their children. Jessica reached out to my office for support for her beautiful daughter, and Jessica wants to share this message with the government. Quote, the OAP program has failed many families who are now without essential services and supports during their most vulnerable moments. I know my daughter is capable of accomplishing a lot in her life, but we need help to get her there. And there are so many other families who are in the same boat, and so many other families who are at their breaking point because they have nowhere to turn. True success should be defined as celebrating the differences in fostering an environment where everyone belongs regardless of their abilities. Let's work together to build a society that values inclusion and empowers individuals with diverse talents to flourish. Let's also build a system that supports those who need help and provide a way for that to happen before it's too late. Families like Jessica's are making sacrifices every day to provide the best care that they can for their children. Our government needs to match their efforts. Receiving consistent, robust core services is essential for autistic children to thrive. We need a concrete plan attached to the funding announcements to make sure this money helps the kids it's intended to. So every child in Ontario receives the supports that they need. Jessica's family and her daughter deserve that. Thank you. Member Statements, Member for Peterborough Court. Thank you, Speaker. Today I'd like to celebrate the 38-year career of Inspector John Lyons because last Friday John retired. He started his career way back in 1986 before I even had my driver's license. Back then, as part of his contract with the Peterborough Police, he had to agree to live in the city limits in order to be a police officer. He started with Peterborough Police, there was a merger with Lakefield and the service became the Peterborough Lakefield Police, and then eventually became the Peterborough Police Service again. He joined the force after moving from Gannon-Oquay to attend to Sanford Fleming College in their security and administration program. He moved up through the ranks throughout his career and ended his career as an inspector. When I was first elected, John was the officer who took me along for my very first ride along. It was an interesting day to say the least, and for those who know John, you know, he has a lot of stories to tell. I think I heard almost all of those stories that day in The Cruiser. John epitomizes what a community police officer should be. He loves his community, he loved his job, and everyone around him loved to be with him. John will miss you on the beat, but I know that this really just frees up your time to get back to your community. Congratulations on your retirement. Member Statements, the Member for Don Valley West. Thank you, Speaker. Tenants and landlords in my riding of Don Valley West are concerned about the unreasonable delays of the landlord and tenant board, caused by this government's bad decision to fire qualified experienced adjudicators and appoint their friends. Just like the $8.3 billion Greenbelt giveaway and the gravy train in the Premier's office, this government takes care of their friends at the expense of Ontarians. According to Tribunal Watch Ontario, the backlog of cases is over $53,000, almost four times worse than when they took office. The average wait for a landlord needing an arrears eviction hearing has risen to 342 days, ten times worse. Speaker, the delay for tenants is even worse. Their average wait is 427 days versus 70 days in 2018. Tenants are waiting over a year for their day in court about a problematic above guideline rent increase or unlawful eviction. Just one more way that life is worse for tenants under this Conservative government. Today my colleague from Kingston and the Islands will be debating his bill 179, the fewer backlogs and less partisan Tribunals Act. The government has a chance to fix the LTB mess of their own making by voting for this bill. Voting against it is one more sign that this Premier is happy to be the conductor of his very own gravy train. Thank you very much. Member Statements, the Member for Mississauga Lakeshore. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last week in my riding of Mississauga Lakeshore, I attended a public meeting on safety and security issues hosted by my friends at the Lauren Park Watercolors Residence Association. Over 250 residents joined us at the St. Luke's Catholic Elementary School to share their concerns about auto theft and peel. We have an average of 20 cars stolen every single day, the most per capita in Ontario. I'd like to thank the Peel Police for joining us and listening to our concerns of our community. And particularly I'd like to thank Deputy Chief Nick Milanovic, who spoke about project vector in which almost 600 vehicles were recovered from the shipping containers in the Port of Montreal. Superintendent Joshua Colley spoke about the crime in Mississauga Lakeshore and Detective Gregory O'Connor gave us some tips how to protect ourselves. I was proud to speak about the great work our Solicitor General is doing on this issue. $49 million over three years to give our police services the tools they need to fight back against auto theft. And $46 million over three years to purchase four new police helicopters to help improve response time to major incidents in serious crimes in Mississauga and across the GTA. And again, I'd like to thank the Peel Police for all their work that they do as well as our first responders to keep our communities safe all across Mississauga and the province of Ontario. Thank you, Speaker. Member Statements, the Member for Whitby. Thank you, Speaker. Recently, the Chair of Government honored 14 exceptional individuals and two volunteer organizations with a June Caldwell Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism. Grace Shaw from Whitby was one of those recipients. Grace has volunteered at the VON Durham Hospice Service Centre for over 10 years providing care and pathetic support to individuals dealing with grief after the death of a loved one. Named in memory of the late author and journalist June Caldwood, the award speaker recognizes the leadership, innovation and contributions in individual volunteers, volunteer administrators and volunteer organizations who have stepped up to help others support communities and build a stronger Ontario. Speaker, I'm grateful for the tireless work of remarkable volunteers like Grace who continue to give back and drive change in the town of Whitby. May their kindness, dedication and selflessness serve as an inspiration for others to learn from. Congratulations, Grace, and thank you, Speaker. Thank you. That concludes our Member Statements for this morning.