Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to inform all Canadians about the 37th annual Elmira Maple Syrup Festival which took place in my riding of Waterloo—Wellington on Saturday, April 7.
I congratulate the residents of Elmira, Ontario for once again hosting a most successful event, the world's largest one day maple syrup festival.
This year the event attracted close to 50,000 people, not only from the Waterloo region but from other parts of Ontario, Canada and even the United States to the picturesque town of Elmira to taste this great and delicious maple syrup. This year marked a very exciting milestone when the festival served its one-millionth pancake.
This festival is a wonderful event in the Waterloo-Wellington area and definitely a worthwhile experience.
I wish to congratulate the festival and its 2,000 volunteers who give of their time to raise money for local non-profit organizations. I am very proud of all those involved in this festival for once again organizing such a rich and enjoyable event.