In my riding of Niagara West and across the entire Niagara region, our government has made substantial investments in the GO train network to ensure that commuters are able to go from Toronto to Niagara and back in record time. These investments have expanded our entire GO network across the entire GTHA system. But accessibility is very important, as is ease of access. That’s why I know it’s so important that in select locations across the GTHA, we’ve seen the Ministry of Transportation expand the Presto tap program.

I’m wondering, on behalf of the people of Niagara West and the entire Niagara region, if the Associate Minister of Transportation can tell my constituents if they soon will be able to access the Presto tap program in Niagara, and in Niagara West specifically.

I know it’s important, as well, that our government takes a digital-first approach to ensure that we are able to have people access government services in a safe and effective manner that makes life easier for them and their families.

Can the minister explain more about how this program will ensure ease of access to the GO train network and ensure that more people are able to hop on the GO train, perhaps down the road at Union Station, and visit some of the unique sights that Niagara has to offer?

I truly want to thank the members from Niagara Falls, Essex, Windsor West, Renfrew–Nipissing–Pembroke and Brampton North for their comments.

I really would like to emphasize the importance of collaboration. Being new to this House, I am learning every day. I hope in the future, when the opposition tables a motion, that I’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on it before it’s tabled and finalized. That gives an opportunity to work within our government to find the best possible outcome.

I do want to tell Windsor-Essex that this government is four-square behind participating in the Ojibway National Urban Park, and I believe the will of this House will be to see this project moved forward and to get the job done.