Thank you to my good colleague from Brantford–Brant for the kind words and for your hard work, not only as MPP but also looking after the wonderful people in your riding as a doctor.

Madam Speaker, ODSP is a very important program for my riding and across Ontario. Almost every residence in my riding has seniors, and they face a lot of social and economic challenges. For the first time in history, our government is increasing the ODSP rate by 5%. Inflation has left many Ontarians, especially the more vulnerable, feeling pressure on their household budget. The government understands the challenging times for many across the province as a cue to provide the relief. This is other great news, because not only are we increasing the 5% ODSP rate, but also—