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150th anniversary of a golf club

2026-05-28 Sitting 124 Showing 1–1 of 1

The House of Commons spent time discussing the 150th anniversary of a golf club. A Conservative MP talked about the club's history and founding in his riding.

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Gabriel Hardy

Conservative 2:00 p.m.

“A golf club in my riding reached a big anniversary. It brings tourists and money. I help me win votes by cheering for it.”

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Mr. Speaker, in 1876, visionary men and women planted a flag in the heart of Charlevoix to lay the groundwork for a project that would span generations and inspire respect. Well, today, I would like to tell them that they did, in fact, succeed. The Murray Bay Golf Club is celebrating its 150th anniversary. It is still standing, still alive and proud to be in Charlevoix. It is the oldest golf club to still operate in the same location in North America. It is much more than just a golf course. It is a symbol of our history, our community and sports tourism, and it is a great source of pride for Charlevoix and for Canada as a whole. The Murray Bay Golf Club has welcomed American presidents such as William Howard Taft, living legends such as Mario Lemieux and, above all, people from Charlevoix who, generation after generation, come to enjoy this beautiful sport. I commend the president, Claude Turcotte, the executive director, Marc Villeneuve, and all the volunteers who carry the torch year after year. I wish the Murray Bay Golf Club a happy 150th anniversary.

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