Mr. Speaker, the University of Prince Edward Island held its 36th annual convocation on May 14. A record setting 717 graduates participated, representing 17 different countries.
A number of honorary degrees were also awarded to outstanding members of the community. The recipients were the Hon. James Lee, former premier of the province, Colin MacDonald, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha, John Joe Sark and Charles Stewart Scranton. Mr. Scranton also delivered the morning address while the afternoon address was delivered by Sister Lauretta White on behalf of the Sisters of St. Martha.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the graduates in their considerable accomplishments. They can be proud of their UPEI education and of the success they will no doubt continue to achieve in the future.