Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to six outstanding community builders who are all recipients of the annual Davenport Community Builders Awards.
The Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club is an organization that provides a safe and healthy environment for the children across the Davenport community.
Jack Fava, a dedicated community activist, has worked hard to make our community safer.
Reverend Kate Merriman is a member of the board of directors St. Clair West Affordable Housing Development Group and is very active in the community.
Virginia Novak is a strong advocate and community leader committed to making Toronto a safer place for residents, families and businesses.
Nick Saul is executive director of The Stop Community Food Centre, an outstanding community organization.
Margaret Smith is committed to making the St. Clair Avenue West area of Davenport a better place to live and work.
On behalf of the residents of Davenport, please join me in congratulating these exceptional community leaders. Their work is appreciated by all residents of our community, the city of Toronto and the people of Canada.