Well, it has nothing to do with this bill, but I’m happy to respond about the Mimico GO Station because it’s very important to my community. It’s a 10-minute walk from my house, and I take it all the time.

The Mimico GO Station—we are working with the Ministry of Transportation. What I’d like to see is—the company is no longer utilizing the location. So we need to find somebody else to build that GO station. There is a GO station; you can use it. What I’d like to see is us opening up some of the parking so more people can have some parking at this moment. But right now, what we do need is someone to take over the property. Metrolinx is dealing with it. I’m on top of it. My team is on top of it.

I appreciate the question, because I’m able to get that out to the constituents in my area, because it is extremely important that we’re able to take transit when we can and where we need it. But my goal is to get some more parking over there. So thank you for the question.

Once again, you have to look at the judicial system as it is. They are impartial. Every judge is impartial. That’s why they take their job.

This bill is actually extremely important because we have seen more trends of hate-related crimes, human trafficking and car theft. Car theft is rampant. Most recently, police services, including the Toronto Police Service, have reported an increase in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, hate crimes driven by, obviously, the conflict in Israel and Hamas—against Israel and Hamas.

We’re proposing changes to the Victims’ Bill of Rights that has made changes in regulation to allow more victims to sue convicted offenders for emotional distress and related bodily harm for more crimes, including terrorism, motor vehicle theft, hate crimes, religious officials who have been targeted or people who are disrupting religious worship, as well as far more sexual offences and human trafficking than in the past—

One of my jobs and the joys of being an MPP is to share with this House from time to time how things are going in Etobicoke–Lakeshore. Jobs are up, unemployment is down, small new businesses are sprouting everywhere. There’s a sense of optimism in the air. And it’s due in no small part to the kindness and community spirit of my constituents, from every background and walk of life, who contribute so much to the rich tapestry of Etobicoke–Lakeshore.

First, I would like to congratulate the Kingsway BIA, who organized the 25th anniversary of Taste of the Kingsway, a multi-ethnic event which has become the largest street festival in my riding.

Second, I would like to congratulate the staff and volunteers at Franklin Horner Community Centre for once again organizing Extravaganza, which encourages local residents to come out and meet their neighbours, participate in family-oriented activities, and enjoy musical performances.

On the Long Branch side: There is an enthusiastic group of volunteers from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association who organized their fifth annual Tree Fest, which introduces planting for kids, interactive booths on the importance of trees in our ecosystem, and more.

I must add that one of the most notable experiences I had lately was held in King City, where I went to visit Dog Tales. As a mother of two rescue dogs myself, my heart melted. I want to thank the owners for their work.

Just a reminder: If you’re going to adopt a pet, make sure you make it their forever home.

Make sure everybody has a safe and happy Thanksgiving.