Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the National Arts Centre Orchestra, led by maestro Pinchas Zukerman, on its return from a splendid tour of British Columbia which culminated in a concert in my riding of Victoria last Thursday evening.
The two week tour consisted of four evening concerts, student matinees, and over 80 educational student events involving teaching of children, with special emphasis on first nations children in communities all across British Columbia.
Thanks go out to Canadian National, Yamaha and many other sponsors who made this tour possible.
Bravo to the National Arts Centre Orchestra for taking its talent on the road and delighting audiences throughout British Columbia.