I want to thank the member opposite for the extraordinary work he does on behalf of his constituents in southwestern Ontario.

I’m so proud to serve with a Premier and a caucus that has put a particular emphasis and a top priority on economic development and prosperity for Indigenous communities across this province. Let the record reflect now-National Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s idea to develop a wealth and prosperity table with Indigenous business leaders and political leaders across the province and Regional Chief Hare’s suggestion that that manifest itself in a fund to ensure that Indigenous businesses have a place in the supply chains in every sector of economic opportunity in the province.

They’re manifesting themselves. We’re pleased to work with them as full partners, and our own ministry has come up with two exciting programs to ensure that Indigenous communities and businesses play an integral role in Ontario’s economic prosperity.

We heard loud and clear in Greenstone, just a week or two ago, that the Kenogamisis development corporation has got a lot of opportunities there for growth in that region, but they need a building to operate and to be fully integrated, not just on-reserve, but off-reserve, where all of the action is taking place in and around their communities.

Full partnerships with Indigenous communities and their economic development corporations is what this government’s priorities are moving forward so we can ensure Indigenous businesses and communities are fully integrated into economic prosperity for this great—