Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to recognize the success of Kitchener's tsunami relief concert which raised close to $150,000 for Asian tsunami and earthquake survivors.
The concert is an excellent example of how the arts, local citizens and businesses work together to help others. The Kitchener-Waterloo philharmonic choir, the Kitchener-Waterloo symphony and the Centre in the Square worked in cooperation to organize this special concert.
All musicians and staff donated their time to support the event, ensuring that 100% of the proceeds would support the relief effort. The money raised from the concert has been given to the Mennonite Central Committee that will distribute the funds to the people in need.
Canada's arts community is always keen to help others in times of need. Across Canada, artists have been donating their talents to support the tsunami relief effort.
I ask the House to join me in recognizing the outstanding contributions made by our talented and dedicated artistic community.