I’m so happy to welcome two great individuals from the GTA—Scarborough and Markham. Sabeta Selvarajah is the author of Oruthy: The Power of an Immigrant Woman. She is also a teacher and founder of Focus Educational Services—along with her lovely husband, Kokilan Thirugnanasampanthar, radio co-host and producer at East FM radio and the director of Focus Educational Services. It’s their first time at Queen’s Park.

Welcome to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

My question is for the Minister of Transportation.

Many individuals and families in my riding of Markham–Thornhill need our government to address the pressing issue of transit congestion. Whether travelling by car or bus, gridlock and congestion adds frustration and unnecessary delays to everyone’s day. My community has grown significantly, and they need greater accessibility when it comes to convenient ways to connect to their jobs, family, and other communities in the GTA.

Access to rapid transit is long overdue, and the residents in my community are looking forward to the Yonge North subway extension. Can the minister please provide an update on the status of this critical transit project?

While the people of Ontario are seeing progress on many public transit projects, it remains critical that our government continues to make transit infrastructure investments a priority. Where the previous Liberal government failed to plan ahead for the transit needs of our communities, our government must deliver on our commitments to build the transit solutions that are so vital for our province.

Can the minister please explain why these investments are so important for Ontario and what benefits the Yonge North subway extension will have for everyone?