Mr. Speaker, I have had the honour to serve as the member of Parliament for Vancouver Kingsway for the past seven years. I want to congratulate all the residents in my riding, which is enriched by all the vibrant cultures in the world.
It has been a special privilege for me to work closely with many members of the community and various community organizations.
As their federal representative, I was able to seek government support in the areas of health, education, affordable housing, along with social support for families and senior citizens.
I was also able to seek government infrastructure money to build the Millennium Sports Facility and to rebuild the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House. Every summer I worked with HRDC to create 78 summer jobs for high school and college students.
Congratulations to the residents of Vancouver Kingsway for their efforts in making positive progress in their community.