Thank you to the member from Windsor–Tecumseh for that very important question. This government understands the people of Ontario are under pressure. Costs are going up, and we are facing an uncertain global economic environment.

That is why we have a plan to keep costs down and put more money back in the pockets of hard-working Ontarians. In the spring, we cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months. Our 2022 fall economic statement, if passed, would extend this real relief for millions of Ontarians until December 31, 2023.

We have a plan to keep costs down, and this is just one part of how we are getting the job done for the people of Ontario.

Whatever economic uncertainty may bring, our government has a plan.

My question is to the Minister of Finance. Many constituents in my riding of Windsor–Tecumseh, including families, seniors and newcomers, continue to express concerns about the rising costs of living. Ontario is not an island, and we are not exempt from worldwide economic challenges driven by geopolitical instability. Ongoing supply chain disruptions and inflation levels that we have not seen in over four decades continue to negatively impact individuals and families.

Speaker, with our government’s recent release of the fall economic statement, could the minister explain what we are doing to provide financial relief for all Ontarians?

Once again to the Minister of Finance: How is our government providing support that addresses the rising cost of living?