Mr. Speaker, last Saturday on behalf of the Government of Canada, I proclaimed the month of May in Nova Scotia as Motorcycle Awareness Month. It is a time to raise the awareness of all motorists to the presence of the two wheeled vehicles that share the road. It is a time to promote education and safety among bike enthusiasts.
Since the end of World War II, motorcycles have increased in popularity, especially among the Canadian and American veterans who used them overseas. They were the ones who formed the first bike club as a means of recreation and fellowship in community service.
A motorcycle ride can be one of the most exhilarating experiences as I found out last Saturday when I was a passenger on a ride through Truro following the blessing of the bikes.
I congratulate the members of the organization, the Responsible Bikers of Nova Scotia, who have not had an accident or a death since their founding.
I urge all members of this House to participate in similar education programs.