Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary achievement from my riding of Pickering—Brooklin.
Joel Toscano from the community of Whitevale and his team have won the 2025 TIFF 48-hour film challenge, a prestigious national competition where filmmakers are given only two days to write, film and edit a short film. Out of many talented participants across the country, Joel's creativity and skills stood out, earning him this remarkable honour. His success is a testament not only to his dedication to the arts but also to the vibrant creative spirit that thrives in our community. We are so proud of Joel and his team and look forward to seeing where this talent takes him next.
I invite all members of the House to join me in congratulating Joel Toscano and his team on this outstanding accomplishment.