 It is now time for members' statements, the member from Stormont-Dundas in South Plain Gary. Thank you, Speaker. Although the final recommendations of the Jeffrey Baldwin Inquiry were released a year ago, the government had identified the need for a new information management system for all children's aid society years ago. They began searching for vendors in 2010 and eventually partnered with Deloitte and U.S.-based E-Systems in November of 2012 in order to build the Child Protection Information Network, or C-Pin. The Baldwin Inquiry recommended a February 2016 deadline for full implementation of C-Pin across all C-A-S's in Ontario. The government had admitted that it will not meet this deadline. Currently, there are only three C-A-S's running C-Pin, and the two largest Toronto and Toronto Catholic C-A-S's have experienced setbacks. It may not be operational by the end of March deadline. Meanwhile, many C-A-S's in urban and rural areas will not be able to work with the confidence and efficiency a solid information management system would provide. This wasn't a two-year deadline. The project had been in the works for five years already, and the government expects it to take at least five years more. At the missing and murdered Aboriginal women's roundtable on odd one Friday, Premier Nguyen spoke of the importance of information sharing, benchmarks, and accountability. We take her at her word. However, C-Pin won't be finished for another six years, and only one in five C-A-S workers will be using it by the original stated deadline. Speaker, this is a very low benchmark, and no Premier should consider this a success. Thank you. Thank you. And our statements from members from Welland. Speaker, it's an honor to be here today to extend my congratulations to six women in my writing of Welland who will be receiving leading women, leading girls, building communities recognition program. Since 2006, 400 women in the province wide have been honored for their contribution and their leadership contributions to their communities. This year, six winners have been selected from my native Welland. The two who will receive the leading girls award are high school students, Vitry Patel and Melissa Walls, and the four who will receive the leading women are Betty Ann Baker, Hugh Gett-Braweller, Karen Gillespie, and Bridget Ridley. To celebrate the award winners, I'll be hosting a celebration event in Welland, March 6th, this Friday, Holy Trinity Church at 3 p.m. These remarkable community leaders have all come from diverse backgrounds, and despite the various barriers that they have faced in different courses in their lives, they have demonstrated a commitment to community building by promoting diversity, individuality, and gender equality. These awards acknowledge the important role that these six women have played in shaping their communities over the years, whether a high school student, a senior. Each one of them is an example of leadership and commitment. Mr. Speaker, these extraordinary women have demonstrated leadership in fostering positive changes in my community, and they will be role models, mentors, and shining examples of contributions that one person can make to building a stronger community. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today and bring attention to some special VIPs who joined us at Queen's Park last week. From Wednesday to Friday, 107 students from across the province, each representing a riding in Ontario, took part in the Model Parliament program. It's a unique and innovative program designed for students in grades 10 to 12 who are interested in civil service and current events. It's about introducing our democratic process to our young people in a real and engaging way. It was a great opportunity to bring together young, bright, motivated students and give them a chance to understand how government works firsthand. Now, Mr. Speaker, I can't continue without mentioning how proud I was that not only did we have two representatives from Halton, but one of them was my daughter, Oriana. It was a wonderful experience and was incredibly proud and honoured to have been selected to participate. As part of the program, the students were given tours of Queen's Park and participated in workshops and presentations about the history of the provincial legislature and the legislative process. They also had the chance to meet directly with a number of MPPs to find out what it's really like to be a member of provincial parliament. Not only was it a great exercise for them to learn how provincial politics operate, but it gave us all a chance to find out what issues mattered to them. Their generation will be our province, will lead our province, and it's critical that we understand what issues are important to them. It was a great three days and I'm looking forward to meeting a new round of model parliamentarians next year. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. There's a serious issue I'd like to address today and that is the respect of some members of the government when it comes to answering tough questions in the legislature. Mr. Speaker, I hear from constituents how difficult it is to trust the government these days, including the Premier. I'm embarrassed to say that I often understand these sentiments and often even agree with them. When our very own government refuses to answer questions and instead constantly deflect serious issues, it is a travesty. It hurts our democracy and it reduces citizens' trust in government. I will provide a recent example. Only yesterday, the member from Huron, Bruce, asked the Premier about the actions of her Deputy Chief of Staff. The Premier used the occasion to provide praise for Nellie McClung. I agree that Nellie McClung is an important historical figure as she dedicated much of her life to ensuring gender equality in Canada. However, the Premier's refusal to answer the question and instead provide a brief monologue on a different issue is problematic. It demonstrates the lack of respect that the government has for members of the opposition and a lack of transparency. I urge the Premier and her ministers to answer questions seriously and I look forward to honest responses. So do the rest of Ontarians. Hear, hear. Members statements? Members from Tamiskimi Cochrane. Thank you, Speaker. On May 22nd, 2015, the Ontario Northland bus stations in Engelert and Matheson are scheduled to close. Service hours and other centres will be reduced. This announcement once again rocked the North and you can't blame Northerners for being shell-shocked. In the last four years, we have suffered the loss of the Metrolinx refurbishment contract. The cancellation of our only passenger train in Northlander. The announced divestment of the ONTC, which we collectively fought back, only to be followed by the sale of Ontario. We were promised an enhanced bus service, but it only happened after residents took their case to the Ontario Human Rights Commission. And then we got handicap buses. And now these bus stations are closed. We are told that it's going to be to streamline the service to actually improve the service. And we've been told that so many times. We are encouraged by the appointment of Tom Lager and his chair of the ONTC, a Northerner who we hope understands and we truly believe understands our plight. So we think that is a huge step in the right direction. But the test will now be to see is with these bus service changes, is service actually improved, or is it just another attempt to put Northernails in the coffin of the ONTC? Thank you, Speaker. Mr. President, the Ottawa community is proud to be the home of Brouillard Continuing Care and its three locations. The staff and board at Brouillard are champions of our aging community throughout compassionate care, research and advocacy. On February 20th, they celebrate the 170th anniversary of Mother Elizabeth Brouillard coming to Ottawa. In 1845, Mother Brouillard and three sisters opened the first bilingual school in Ontario. Since then, the organization has continued its cause by opening hospitals, long-term care homes, research institutes and more. I was very, very proud to take part in the lunch that was organized by the Brouillard family who opened the center and hospital. It was a great opportunity to share a special moment with the sisters. The constituents of Ottawa are there. I extend in memory of Mother Elizabeth Brouillard my sincere congratulations and best wishes in recognition of the 170th anniversary of providing compassionate care in Ottawa. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Halliburton Corridor of Maple Syrup Producers Association's 2015 annual first tapping ceremony hosted by the McCamys family, Sugar Shack and Maple Bush. Robert McCamys and his wife, Mary Ellen, invited local representatives to tap the first trees of the season and to bless the 2015 Maple Syrup Harvest, followed by tasty homemade maple syrup beans and maple syrup tarts. The McCamys family has been making maple syrup and farming the beautiful hills of Cavend Township, located, of course, in Halliburton, Northlake-Sprough, since first settling in the area in 1820 after immigrating from Cavend County in Ireland. Over the years, the Sugar Bush has grown in size and the McCamys family generation to generation has continued to produce maple syrup on the same land. Over the years, the methods have changed from horse and wagon and the gathering team to the new pipeline systems we see today. With each generation, the farm adapts to carry on the tradition. This year marks the 100th consecutive years of maple syrup production. This amazing achievement demonstrates the McCamys family's hard work and dedication to their craft and the love of their land. This winter, the McCamys family were also celebrated at the 2014 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, receiving numerous awards including CP Corbett Trophy, Highest Point Total and Premier Exhibitor Trophy. Brad McCamys, the fourth generation of maple syrup producers, was recently highlighted in a short documentary video series which features independent artists and artisans making a living doing what they love. I encourage all to visit McCamysMapleSurf.com to watch this short video and learn more on the McCamys family. Thank you. Member statements? Simcoe Muscoe. Please. I guess my patience was too good. I have another statement for people to make and I'd like some order, please. The member from Berry for your statement. Thank you, Speaker. On Friday, February 27th, Gildes Club, Simcoe Muscoe held their annual Gildethon Radio fundraising event in Berry. More than $21,000 was donated on Friday with donations still coming in from local community partners. The money raised will be used to provide Gildes Club Simcoe Muscoe's comprehensive program of emotional support for men, women and children diagnosed with cancer and everyone who cares for them. 2015 marks the fifth anniversary for this great local organization. Since opening their signature red door in the spring of 2010, Gildes Club Simcoe Muscoe's program of free social and emotional support continues to be an essential complement to medical care in Berry, Simcoe County and Muscoe. Their talented and passionate team includes individuals such as Brenda Pinder Parsons, Chair of the Board of Directors, Patricia Gilbert, Eileen Campo, Deborah Loosmore, Kristen Dawson, Catherine Spears and many more. The men, women and children in Gildes Club Simcoe Muscoe program learn about cancer screening and diagnosis, treatments, options and side effects. They also participate in seminars and workshops covering many topics related to living with the cancer diagnosis, survivorship, family impact, bereavement and wellness. All funds to operate Gildes Club Simcoe Muscoe innovative cancer support program are raised from individuals, foundations, events and corporations. Community support is vital and ensures that their program remains free of charge so no one faces cancer alone. Thanks to the Gildes Club's volunteers and staff who work to make about with cancer a little less stressful for all involved. Thank you. Member Cini, the member from Scarborough Lazy Court. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to participate in the 2015 model parliament. Bringing together young people from across Ontario, the annual Queen's Park model parliament gives them the opportunity to spend three days watching and learning how this legislature works. I'm proud to see two bright young boys in my riding of Scarborough Asian Court, Kevin Wong and Devin Sue taking part in the model parliament. Kevin, a grade 12 student at Dr. Norman Bassoon was elected to be the Minister of Labour. Devin, a grade 10 student at Crestwood Academy was represented for Scarborough Asian Court. I'd like to thank the Minister Flint and Minister Cotto for taking time to meet with both Kevin and Devin. They really enjoyed the opportunity to meet with you and your advice you gave them. On Friday I was honored to be asked to join the model parliament participant in the chamber. I had the pleasure of being the speaker and moderate the debate on organ donations. It was really great to see how passionate these young people were about this important health issue, Mr. Speaker, and I hope they continue to be engaged, passionate in interest in politics as they were last week. We might see them back here one day as MPP. I would like to congratulate and thank the clerk, Deb Deller and her entire staff for organizing the annual model parliament as well. I want to thank my colleagues who participate in the 2015 model parliament. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. I thank all members for their statements.