Thank you, Speaker. I appreciate it. I listened intently as the member opposite said, why are we discussing energy? It’s not surprising when they bankrolled the previous government’s drastic energy price increase through a carbon tax on heating and on fuel. But my question to this member is, carbon capture, storage and utilization are really important. Can you talk a bit more about that? It’s so important to work with industry and with everyday Ontarians as we support environmental solutions. I appreciate the work being done. Can you share more with the House on that?

Through you, Speaker: Every family in Ontario is feeling the pinch of inflation in rising interest rates, groceries going up, gas, but especially hydro. This omnibus bill makes changes to the Ontario Energy Board Act; however, it does nothing for families that are struggling right now to pay the necessities.

This is a situation where the government does need to act. They need to immediately be looking at a program of support for those with the lowest incomes, who are going to have the toughest time keeping themselves warm and fed this winter. Why are we debating energy legislation when we should be bringing forward solutions for families in the face of rising costs of living?