 Member's statements the Kiwetnong. Thank you Mr. Speaker. On September 20th I spoke about Carlina Kaminoateman, a 13 year old girl from Berske Lake who had taken her own life. At that time I also said that Carlina's death was related to a health crisis, a mental health crisis, and then a crisis related to intergenerational trauma and the housing crisis. I had an opportunity to visit Berske Lake over the weekend after the tragedy and saw the many things which I think are important to share in this house today. Not only did Carlina and her family live in a house which was run down but her family home had no running water and no electricity. Very limited electricity. Simple things that we take for granted in most homes in Ontario like cooking meals on the stove, keeping food in the fridge were not possible. In 2018 Speaker, lack of running water meant the family had to rely on water from other homes in order to bathe, wash dishes, to the flush toilets, etc. Conditions many Ontarians would consider that to exist only in third world. To make matters worse, Carlina's family had moved out into a and moved into a seven, at a home seven years before electricity had already been shut off and many of the years of this address, a reason it's just a dress. So I'm left to wonder for us in Ontario would such conditions be tolerated. Member statements. Member for Bruce Grail and Sal. Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. Tomorrow morning I have the honour of hosting the seventh annual reception for the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network CCSN here at Queen's Park. I've attended Canadian Cancer Survivor Network events here at Queen's Park in the past and as you will see tomorrow they are a great resource for cancer patients and survivors in Ontario. Patients, caregivers and survivors from all over Ontario will be attending and they look forward to meeting all MPPs and to share their experiences while living with and beyond cancer. Canadian Cancer Survivor Network works to promote educational activities for cancer patients, caregivers and survivors on the impacts of cancer. They also empower patients, families and communities by providing access to related counseling, information and support group programs. This year they are bringing to all MPPs general awareness and understanding of biologic and biosimilar drugs. These medicines provide patients with more choices for their cancer treatments and are also an opportunity for potential savings in the Ontario healthcare system since some biosimilars will be more affordable for cancer patients. I also want to recognize Jamie Maghup, Director of Public Policy at the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network and Doug Nugent with Prostate Cancer Canada Network Ottawa, a patient advocate and Prostate Cancer Survivor. They're here in the gallery today and look forward to meeting many of us tomorrow. Please join me in congratulating the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network for all the great work they do. I invite everyone to combine all MPPs to combine the breakfast reception tomorrow in room 228 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Member statements to members for Kitchener Center. Thank you Mr. Speaker. Today in my riding of Kitchener Center people are excited as they take part in celebrations like October Fast and Homecoming and while I look forward to joining them all on Friday I'm also aware that this time on university and college campuses sees a dangerous spike in sexual assaults especially when alcohol is involved in the celebration. Organizations like the Shore Center which is the Center for Sexual Health Options Resources and Education remain concerned that people have not been taught about affirmative consent or the role that alcohol plays in consent. Both topics have been removed from the interim sexual health curriculum which is being used in Ontario today. This is not only worrisome but it's also extremely dangerous. Today I'm standing in the house to call on the Premier and the members of the Conservative Caucus to do things differently. I'm asking each of you to take concerns around sexual and gender-based violence seriously. Building a culture of consent takes real work. It takes real political will. Neglecting the need to put financial resources into agencies like the Sexual Assault Support Center of Waterloo Region will have a lasting impact on what my riding looks like today and how safe survivors will feel during the next few weeks. These organizations cannot rely on individual and community support to build a sustainability plan. That's not how you build a culture of consent. It is time for the PC government to do better. Thank you. Thank you. Member Statements, the member for Stormont Dundas, South Clean Gary. Speaker, this past weekend in my riding in Stormont Dundas in South Clean Gary, we celebrated British home child day and the plight and contribution of the 130,000 plus children who are part of the child immigration movement from Britain to Canada between 1869 and 1938. Orphan children and children in poverty were relocated as workers looking for a better future in Canada. One such child, Claude Dunney, was placed in my hometown in North Lancaster in 1905 at the age of 13 and became the most decorated Canadian in military history. In June in 1913 Claude enlisted as a private with the 59th Stormont and Glengarry Regiment. Claude was, or awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917, where he was wounded twice but continued fighting. Later that year he was awarded the Military Medal for his greatest strength and courage at actions at Avion. He was hospitaled after being gassed in July of 1917. And on September 1st 1918 at the Durand-Quianc line, positions recently captured by the Canadians were subject to heavy fire and counter-attack. On his own initiative, Dunney left his company's main line and went forward through the artillery barrage to its outpost line where he met from position to position to encourage his comrades. The next day Private Dunney's exemplary conductors helped to inspire his company to carry out his objective. He was severely wounded on that day and died on September 18th, 1918. He was awarded the Victoria Cross posterity for the dash and steadfast example he showed during the battle. A stone monument was placed at the Township Hall in North Lancaster to celebrate Claude and Unnie's achievements. Thank you. Thank you very much. Member Stademan, the Member for Waterloo. Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. I'm pleased to stand today to share news that Dr. Donna Strickland of the University of Waterloo was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics early this morning. Dr. Strickland's research in chirped pulse amplification or CPA has led to significant advancements in corrective eye surgeries. She's the first woman to be awarded this prize in 55 years and only the third woman in history. This is significant win not only for Dr. Strickland but for all women and girls who aspire to change the world through science. While women represent the majority of young university graduates, they are significantly underrepresented in the STEM fields. Regardless of their high school mathematics ability visibility and recognition are important. Women and girls need role models to see STEM as a place that they too could thrive. To quote Dr. Strickland, we need to celebrate women and women physicists because we're out there and hopefully in time it will start to move forward at a faster rate. Let's ensure that women don't have to wait another 55 years to be recognized for their contributions to STEM fields. Please join me today in congratulating Dr. Strickland, the first Canadian woman to win the Nobel Prize in physics. Member statements. Member for Scarborough Agent Court. Mr. Speaker, in observance of Cyprus National Day, allow me to recognize and salute the 58th anniversary of the independence of Republic of Cyprus. I extend warmest congratulations to the government and the people of Cyprus and pay tribute to Ontarians of Cypriot descent who have become an indelible part of our cultural fabric and whose contribution to the growth, prosperity and vibrancy of our province is appreciated. We commemorate the deep bonds of friendship that exists between Ontario and the people of Cyprus. The support of the Cypriot Federation of Canada Inc. and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Canada, His Excellency Basilo Filippo, are deeply appreciated. I look forward to further restricting of our bilateral relations. We pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in the wars that took place in Cyprus, especially the 1974 invasion and occupation of Northern Cyprus. We also recognize the tremendous contribution of the Canadian Armed Forces and the 28 fallen Canadian soldiers serving under the UN peacekeeping forces in Cyprus. We extend our province's gratitude to all those who share this great heritage and whose accomplishments, struggles and sacrifices continue to solidify Ontario's position as a region renowned for our commitment to tolerance, diversity and multiculturalism. Thank you. Member Statements, the Member for Nickel Belt. Thank you, Speaker. This July 1st, progressive conservative government opened up a huge loophole when it comes to vaping. Vaping was supposed to be restricted. Promotion marketing was supposed to be restricted in Ontario, but in July 1st they changed all of this. There is now a regulation in front of us that basically would allow for the big tobacco company that owns those vaping products to hook a new generation of kids on addicting vaping products that is the nicotine contained within the vaping pods in the vaping products. Kids should not be exposed to the vaping industry, to the tobacco industry, marketing and promotion. We owe it to ourselves with everything we have done with Smokefree Ontario to not take this huge step backward. We now know that JUBE has a contract with Shell Gas Station, so every convenience store will have those big advertising enticing children, youth, to try vaping. The amount of youth in grade 10 and 12 that use vaping regularly is increasing by 400% every year. Two years ago we were at about 15% of kids, now we are way higher than that. The government needs to prohibit any vaping, marketing, advertising or promotion that could be seen by our children. Thank you, Speaker. Member Statements and Member for Whitby. Thank you, Speaker. I'm pleased to rise today to applaud the Royal Canadian Legion and its Bells of Peace initiative. The Royal Canadian Legion was formed at the end of World War I and it's fitting that this year it's reminding all Canadians to cast their minds to the sacrifices made by so many during and even after the horrible conflict. For a moment in time, Speaker, we're being asked to remember the elation that peace brought to the world at the end of hostilities in Europe and the cost to achieve it. Speaker, on November the 11th, 2018, church bells rang spontaneously in many countries, an outpouring of relief that war was finally over. Speaker, this year in Whitby and in so many municipalities across the country, bells will again ring out as the sun sets on November the 11th. At five-second intervals, they will sound 100 times, one for each year since the end of the Great War, honouring the men and women who served in its battles. Speaker, I congratulate the Royal Canadian Legion for its initiative and look forward to participating in ceremonies on November the 11th. Lest we forget, lest we forget. Member Statements and Member for Kitchener, Conestoga. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. October Fest has been a long and rich history both in Waterloo Region and abroad. What started as a Bavarian tradition has grown into a global celebration. October Fest celebrates German food, music, fashion, beer and more. With Waterloo Region's strong German heritage, October Fest has become a centrepiece of our fall calendar. This year's celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Kitchener-Waterloo October Fest, the largest October Fest in North America. I'm excited to say that I will be participating in the opening ceremonies of this 9-day festival which officially kicks off on Friday, October 5th and concludes on Saturday, October 15th. The not-for-profit organisation in charge of organising the event was founded in 1969 by a group of volunteers committed to contributing to the social and economic vitality of Waterloo Region and boy have they ever. The festival runs every October and is operated by 8 year-round full-time staff, over 450 volunteers and 1,300 community and service club members. The festival will host the largest Thanksgiving Day Parade in Canada on Monday, October 8th. In addition to various celebrations at Fest Hall and throughout the 9 days, there are over 40 family and cultural events, a little something for everyone. Celebrations such as October Fest are essential for preserving the social fabric of our community and they provide a great opportunity to showcase the rest of the province and the country some of Waterloo Region has to offer. So to those community organisers and volunteers who have contributed so much of their time, money and effort towards making sure that this year's October Fest is the best one yet, I say thank you Sean and thank you for taking part. Thank you. That concludes our time for member statements this afternoon. Next we have reports by committees.