Thank you.
Comments to the media by Premier Doug Ford and the former Ontario Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, in the fall of 2022 suggested they agreed with the policy changes in other provinces, which brings us back to the ongoing discussion that's been happening in this committee about the use of the notwithstanding clause.
The last thing I will leave you with right now is that I want to be clear that queer and trans people are everywhere. We're your neighbours, friends, family members and community. No social or political issue remains separate from our communities and our very real concerns about transphobia and homophobia—not indigenous sovereignty here or abroad, not poverty, not education, not housing, not the climate crisis and not health care. I hope the committee keeps that reality in mind as you complete this important and meaningful study.
I'm more than happy to answer any questions you might have for me.
Once again, thank you.