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Anniversary of Canadian Confederation

2026-06-18 Sitting 139 Showing 1–1 of 1

Members made statements celebrating Canada's upcoming birthday. The Conservative member discussed local historical sites in his riding.

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Michael Barrett

Conservative 2:00 p.m.

“I want people in my riding to feel happy and proud of their local history and Canada's history. I'm saying nice things about Canada to make you like me.”

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Mr. Speaker, as Canada prepares to celebrate its 159th birthday, we have every reason to be proud of the country we call home. In Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes, that story is written into our landscape. The Rideau Canal helped build a young nation. The Thousand Islands became one of Canada's great treasures. Our farmers have fed Canadians for generations. In every major conflict since Confederation, the men and women of our communities have answered the call to serve. Their story is Canada's story. It is a nation built with hard work by people who served when called and left a stronger country for the next generation. As we look ahead to July 1, may we celebrate the courage, service and sacrifice that built the Canada we are all proud to call home.

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