Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to stand today to recognize in the gallery my good friend and political mentor Mr. Elwin Hermanson.
As many will recall, Elwin was the member for Kindersley—Lloydminster in the House of Commons from 1993 to 1997, serving as both the House leader for the Reform Party as well as its chief agricultural critic.
Elwin has since won the leadership of the official opposition in Regina, the Saskatchewan Party. This new party is made up of members from all parties who believe in fiscal responsibility and democratic accountability.
These political pioneers have the desire and the political will to see Saskatchewan fulfill its potential and take its rightful place in Confederation as a have province and no longer a poor country cousin.
On behalf of my colleagues in Ottawa, I sincerely wish all the best to Elwin and his team. I wish them future success in their political endeavours.