Mr. Speaker, the Canada-wide science fair is an annual national exhibition of outstanding science and technology projects created by Canadian youth in grades 7 to OAC and is the premiere event of the Youth Science Foundation of Canada.
This year's science fair, entitled, “A Science Odyssey through the Thousand Islands”, is being held from May 12 to May 20 at Queen's University in Kingston.
Students have committed many long hours to the conception and design of their projects. This event offers them a remarkable opportunity to showcase their hard work while exploring a number of exciting areas of science and technology.
Participants have entered and won their local, regional and provincial competitions; accomplishments that clearly reflect an understanding of their projects and their scientific importance.
I am sure, and I know the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands will agree, that those involved with the Canada-wide science fair will experience a memorable time in Kingston.
I would like to congratulate the organizers of this event and wish the participants every success. I hope hon. members will visit their young constituents in Kingston for this event.