 Therefore, it's time for Member Stainless, the Member from Nipian, Carlton. Thank you very much, the Speaker. I rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend of mine, John Newman, who passed away earlier this week. John was an adviser to me on agriculture. He was also a friendly face. I got to know John over probably 13, 14 years ago, and when I started to embark on this career in provincial politics at the Ontario Legislature. And he lived in the community of North Gore, which is part of the Carlton, part of my riding, which I won't be representing anymore. John died this week, but he had a life that was so well worth living and so well worth putting into the record here at the Ontario Legislature. He spent 22 years in Canada's military. He and his wife, Mary, and then purchased Jomar Farms in 1966. And just a few years ago, six years ago, they celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary. And I'm sure every year since then has been blessed. Their farm was recognized for excellence throughout Ontario and Canada, particularly by the old Campville College in Campville, not too far from North Gore, and the University of Guelph. They taught students at their farm. John and Marion were recognized as Master Feed Awards for the Top Stocker Quality and OSCIA Certificate for Soil Management. And John offered excellent farming advice to those throughout Ontario. He was Ontario Cattleman's Association Member's Board of Directors, which is what helped me in my early years as a member, asking him for great advice. But it was in 2000 when John Newman became a founding director of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. And, Speaker, you'll recall that we had a BSE crisis in 2003, and that's when John became a critical voice for Ontario beef for every one of us to talk about the great excellence that we have here as well as championing as we move forward. But a few years ago, John and Marion were at a Michael Buble concert. And I was sitting there and I said to my husband, I think that's John Newman. Why would he be at a Michael Buble concert? Well, it was their 50th anniversary for him and Marion. And I know Marion's watching at home, and I just want to say, you know, Michael Buble said it best, you're everything. I sing along because you're my favorite song, you're everything. And I know Marion, you're home today and newly moved into Barhaven, but John had a lasting impact on me. Many people in Carleton County and throughout Ontario. And I know to you and your family, he meant the world. And for that, we're grateful that you shared him with us, not only in agriculture, but also as he served Canada. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Well, thank you, Speaker. And yesterday made the first highlights that me is Lime Awareness Month. And it is with great joy and happiness that I want to recognize many of the members of the Lime Task Force for submitting in this great report on Lyme disease and tick-borne businesses task force. What it does, it lays out a path so that we could start looking at the real challenges of addressing the needs of individuals with Lyme disease through prevention and control, through surveillance, through public engagement, through care and treatment support, Mr. Speaker. That means establishing centers of excellence for tick-borne illnesses where we're going to start doing that R&D, where we'll be able to amass that information and start providing it to our physicians and our caretakers to care for individuals. But the research that is going to be happening as well is work with patients and providers and researchers, conduct a review of the current clinical practices and review the current testing mythologies for diagnosing, conduct a systematic review focusing on treatment. These are pillars. These are going to be open discussions. These are going to be additional task force that are going to be developed to really look at providing that care, the acknowledgement and the acceptance of individuals who are suffering with Lyme disease in this province. I couldn't be more prouder of these individuals. And I have to give credit where credit is due. The present minister of health provided a lot of assistance on this and the previous minister of health, Mr. Eric Hoskins. I give credit where credit is due. The task force, you did an amazing job, but this is the beginning. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Senator, from Ottawa South. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge my father-in-law, Lauren Hooper, a military veteran who served in World War II. Today, he was honored with a silver leaf on the tree of life at the Pearly and Rideau Veterans Long-Term Care Center. He was presented by the Director General of the Aerospace Equipment Program. I would like to have been there with him and my wife, Linda, for this honor. Instead, I'd like to honor him with a few words. Born in Ottawa in 1922, Lauren was the second son to William and Mae Hooper. Lauren's career in the military began in what he describes as a less than captivating stint as a Saturday night soldier, as a member of the non-permanent active militia. In 1942, Lauren volunteered for chemical testing in the chemical warfare laboratories in Ottawa. And like many other volunteers, he was lucky not to have adverse effects from the testing. At the onset of World War II, Lauren knew what he wanted to be, a pilot, eventually serving as a wireless gunner after having completed his in-air training in a Harvard aircraft. He was eventually posted to PEI Coastal Command where Private Lauren spent his days in pursuit of German U-boats. As he tells it, I never shot at anyone and nobody ever shot at me, or if they did, they were a very bad aim. In 1943, Lauren met and married his wife, Yvonne. They were known as Hoop and Toots, or Nanny and Poppy, and they eventually bought a house in Alta Vista and had their only daughter and my best friend, Linda. And throughout his life, Lauren has been an avid runner participating in the Terry Fox race until he was 85 and running many 10Ks. From Linda, the grandchildren, and myself, grandchildren Kirsten John and James, great-grandchildren Vaughn, Sloane and Fraser, we're all very proud of you. Thank you, Speaker. Thank you. Further member status, the member from Prince Edward Hastings. Thanks, Speaker. What's going on on the south shore of Prince Edward County is an absolute travesty. This government has broken its own rules around environmental protection against species at risk. Environmental restrictions were put in place and its initial renewable energy approval and the government is allowing them to be violated as construction continues at the site. We've had reports of trespassing on private lands that don't have a leaseholder agreement for turbine construction and additional transmission construction. WPD officials are apparently offering monetary reimbursement on site for damage to property with landowners that don't have council present to act on their behalf. This government has allowed a state of corporate lawlessness to occur on the south shore of Prince Edward County and it has said nothing to uphold any of the energy or environmental agreements it has signed. The Slipperyl government has pretty well told the people of Prince Edward County that there is no rule it won't bend to ensure this project is in the ground as quickly as possible. Analysts have said the project isn't necessary. With the amount of solar hosted in Prince Edward the county may already be net neutral and the distance of the project from a load of any size means this government is allowing WPD to erect nine white elephants on the south shore of Prince Edward County. It's done so over the objections of local residents and in spite of its own rules. Speaker, this project should be put to an end now. Thank you. Member's statements. The Member from London West. Thank you, Speaker. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the great work that is being done in my community by Canadian manufacturers and exporters southwestern Ontario Board. On May 9th, the organization will hold its 23rd annual London Manufacturers' Recognition and Scholarship Awards Night, an event that brings together over 200 manufacturers and professionals to network and celebrate local industry achievements. Most importantly, the awards night provides eight promising Western Fanshawe and secondary school students who are enrolled in manufacturing-related programs with $2,000 scholarships. Speaker, despite the loss of 300,000 manufacturing jobs in Ontario over the last 10 years, manufacturing remains a key sector for London's local economy and for the southwestern region as a whole. Events like the CME Awards Night are critical in the face of an economy that has seen almost all job growth concentrated in the GTA in Ottawa over the last decade, leaving the rest of the province far behind. A recent analysis of labour force survey data shows that between 2008 and 2018, under this Liberal government, 94% of all new jobs were created in the GTA or Ottawa with only 6% growth in the rest of Ontario. Speaker, there is no question that London's economic prosperity remains closely linked to the health of our manufacturing sector with efforts of the CME. We are helping London manufacturers to develop the talent necessary to innovate, connect and grow their business. Thank you, Speaker. Thank you. I want to speak about a wonderful, special community in my writing, and the community is called the Lawrence Heights area. The Lawrence Heights community hosts the largest public housing community in Canada, the largest in Canada. But within that community, we have a community health centre. We have a great high school, the John Polanyi High School. We also have a revitalization program that's going on. It is similar to the one that took place at Regent Park in downtown Toronto whereby the housing stock is being improved, it's being made into mixed housing with at-market rent, subsidized rent, seniors housing, all under construction right now. We have, even part of it is a for rent private ownership. And this week we announced a joint project between the federal, provincial and municipal government to build a community hub there which is going to have arts programs, a swimming pool, a community centre, a senior centre, all within the Lawrence Heights community. So the people in the community are not only getting new housing, they're getting new parks, they're also getting this wonderful state-of-the-art community hub that's going to make the Lawrence Heights community even better than it is right now. So congratulations to all those who worked on the Lawrence Heights community project and the future is very bright. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Further member, same as the member from Sault Ste. Marie. I know that the U.S. tariffs, 25% tariff on steel, 10% aluminum was extended by President Trump for one further month. I just want to say this. We work better when we work together. Within all levels of government, between all party lines, if we can work with our friends south of the border in the United States, we need to really demonstrate to them that they need us as much as we need them. A Northern-Southern trade war is not good for Ontario and our community in Sault Ste. Marie. Not good for the workers at Algoma Steel. The problem that both our markets are dealing with is Asian steel dumping, not what is occurring between Northern and Southern trade. We are pro-free trade. Steel needs to be the number one exporter out of Sault Ste. Marie, not our youth. Ontario needs to be open for business. We need to show it's not our job as government to thrive. It's our job to make sure that there's the environment present for business to thrive. Again, I really think it's important for all of us to work together, all levels of government, all party lines in order to try to get this issue resolved with our friends south of the border. We cannot succeed with a trade war. It will not end well for either side. For my last few seconds, Mr. Speaker, I really just want to mention my Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and have surpassed the Kitchener Rangers and congratulations to them. But Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds facing off in the finals of the OHL playoffs starting tomorrow night with Sault Ste. Marie against the Hamilton Bulldogs. Go Greyhounds, go. Thank you, Speaker. I would like to talk about a great organization in the downtown core, the Massey Hall. Massey Hall, as you know is an awful profit charity. It does a great job in showcasing not only domestic talent, but talents across the world. I had a pleasure of joining Minister Sousa, Minister Bill Morrill, for announcement a couple days ago of $60 million that joined funding to support the revitalization of Massey Hall. And for any member who has been in Massey Hall, including you, Speaker, you know what I'm talking about. This hall the acoustics effects, the design, the stained glass now is currently hidden behind the walls are fantastic and I can't wait to see the after the renovation the amazing effect of this great building. Over the years I know Massey Hall has been extending their arms to welcome more international renowned artists. Just last year I was at Massey Hall enjoying a comedian from China to perform. And it was a packed house and there was a lineup outside as well. I think two years ago, if I remember correctly there was a Korean vocal artist group came to Massey Hall and attract so many local Korean community members to come and enjoy this great performance. So congratulations Massey Hall. I want to thank member from Eglinton Lawrence federal member Adam Vaughn and city councillor Kristin Wong-Ten for their support on this outgoing project. Thank you. Further members, statements to members from Bruce Gray, Owen Sound. Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. It is a pleasure to rise and share with members in the house news about a group of individuals in my writing of Bruce Gray, Owen Sound, who are doing very honorable work to address poverty issues in the community and across the world. Owen Sound hunger and relief effort, or Oshare, served over 20,000 meals to individuals and families in our community last year. To raise money for meals Jeffrey Robbins, owner of Aveda Main Street Hair Salon in Owen Sound, together with Barry Crystalbrink of Barry's Construction organized a walk for food and water in Owen Sound. This year they raised 75,000 and in 2016 they raised close to 47,000 making it the top fundraising Aveda Salon in Canada. Mr. Crystalbrink was also the top fundraiser of that year. Since the first annual walk they have raised 270,000 dollars. The Aveda Walk for Food and Water is held annually in Owen Sound during Earth Month. In addition to raising funds to assist in providing needed services to vulnerable individuals in our communities, the walk is also helping raise public awareness about the need to improve access to clean drinking water around the world. The average walk is between 5 and 6 kilometers which is a distance women and children typically have to walk every day in rural developing communities worldwide to collect food and water. I thank Jeff and Barry and all the other volunteers, donors and sponsors this past Friday for their 10th annual walk. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of my community's efforts to address poverty needs and I'd like to thank Jeff Barry and all who supported for making a difference and making strides in our community and around the world. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Thank you. I thank all members for their statements. It is therefore time for reports by committees. The member from Ancestor Dundas Flamboy.