Mr. Speaker, today the book The Carving of Canada: A Tale of Parliamentary Gothic by Munroe Scott published by Penumbra Press will be launched on Parliament Hill. This book intertwines the story of our Parliament Buildings, Canada and its governing institutions with details of the life and work of those who created the sculptures that surround us in this place.
The work of Eleanor Milne, former parliamentary sculptor and her associates, the creation of the frieze of history, the constitution stones and the stained glass windows of the Centre Block are described in the fashion of a campfire story.
The book brings alive the largely anonymous efforts of those people who have worked to make our Parliament Buildings such a special place. This work is a fitting addition to the works of Munroe Scott, one of Canada's most creative film, theatre, television and literary figures.