Point of order. The member for Sudbury.

Point of order.

Mélisa Kingsley was a dedicated straight-A student and an exceptionally talented athlete. She was a cherished daughter of Gilles and Lianne Kingsley and a loving sister to Mathieu and Mireille.

During her young life, Mélisa played many sports, and she excelled at hockey. She graduated from the Sudbury Lady Wolves hockey program to earn a scholarship at the University of Ottawa Gee Gees women’s hockey team.

In 2016, Mélisa was diagnosed with sarcoma and began extensive treatments. In 2018, Mélisa lost her battle with cancer, and Sudbury lost a phenomenal member of our community.

Today marks the fourth year of her tragic passing, and although she’s no longer with us, Mélisa’s memory is very much alive in Sudbury. In her honour, the Mélisa Kingsley Memorial Scholarship fund was established. This fund is awarded to student athletes pursuing a post-secondary education who demonstrate Mélisa’s passion for hockey and dedication to learning. As well, with help and contributions from the many, many friends and family of Mélisa Kingsley, the Sudbury Lady Wolves and countless community members, the Women’s Hockey Academy in Sudbury now hosts yearly MK23 Memorial Tournaments for female hockey players. All proceeds are donated to the Mélisa Kingsley fund.

Today I wear an MK23 T-shirt with the words “FightStrong” written on the back. MK stands for Mélisa Kingsley, 23 was her jersey number, and, Speaker, she continues to fight strong.

I would like to welcome Julie Aube. She’s the executive director of Maison McCulloch Hospice in Sudbury. We also have Rick Firth, who is president and CEO of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, as well as Melissa Horner and Jennifer Mossop, who are both from Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. Welcome to Queen’s Park.

Further debate on the motion with respect to the sitting times for tomorrow in this House? The member for Sudbury.