Good morning, Speaker, on our last day of the Legislature before the summer session.

In between Toronto and Hamilton, Oakville is a hidden gem, rich in history, vibrant with natural beauty and bursting with adventure. As summer approaches, I rise in this House to highlight some exciting events taking place in my community over the summer:

Every Friday is jazz night in the summer, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Towne Square in downtown Oakville.

This Sunday, June 11, the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton annual spring concert is being held at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre.

After four long years, the Annual Mayor’s Picnic is back, taking place on Sunday, June 11, from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lakeside Park. It will be an afternoon filled with lots of fun family things to do, including face-painting, children’s games, balloons and, new this year, a model train set-up.

The 2023 Oakville Film Festival is running from June 21 to 27. Celebrating a decade of diverse cinema, the festival has showcased hundreds of films of all genres, appealing to a wide range of audiences.

Canada Day returns to Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park on July 1. Enjoy an evening of free performances, family fun and, of course, fireworks.

And be sure to mark your calendars for the last weekend in July, July 28 to 30, as Oakville’s largest outdoor event comes back with the annual Oakville Family Ribfest at beautiful Sheridan College.

Speaker, I invite everyone to bring their families for a staycation in beautiful Oakville this summer. I wish everyone all the best for a great summer.

I’m very happy to introduce Elaine, a marvellous volunteer from my riding of Scarborough North. It is her first time here today at the Legislature. Welcome to Queen’s Park, Elaine.

I’d like to introduce L’Arche Daybreak to Queen’s Park today: executive director Trish Glennon; regional director Jeff Gilbreath; and core members and my very dear friends, Amanda Winnington-lngram, Kim Lageer, Darryl Dickson. Welcome to Queen’s Park. Thanks very much for being here.

I just wanted to welcome two of my very dearest friends, who have been so for a very long time, Jamie and Joanne McCormick. Welcome to Queen’s Park.