Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to pay tribute to a talented group of individuals, Canada's quilters.
Recently Canada's quilters proclaimed the month of May as national quilters month. I believe these talented artisans deserve the recognition. For years quilts have been an important part of the fabric of rural life. In a larger sense quilts are a mirror reflection of the lives of all Canadians.
In the same fashion as our country was formed, quilts were built with hard work, perseverance and dedication. While each individual part in its own way is unique, together the individual parts form a cohesive unit, a true piece of art.
I salute these tireless artisans and invite all Canadians to take a moment to recognize these talented Canadians during national quilters month in May.