Mr. Speaker, I am looking forward to spending time in my beautiful riding of Macleod this summer. I have represented Canada around the world but nothing compares to the natural beauty of Macleod.
From the southern Alberta Summer Games being held this year in the Crowsnest Pass in July to Longview's Bar-U Ranch, a national historic site celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, Macleod is rich in history and activity.
Macleod's businesses and communities are at the forefront of local innovation and development, especially in the biofuels industry. In fact, Ag Energy Corporation in Vulcan and Western Biofuels in High River will benefit from the investments made by the federal government in biofuels.
This summer, farmers in my riding know that they will be able to market their barley outside of the Canadian Wheat Board.
Families and individuals will benefit from tax relief provided by the government's budget.
Business and industry will benefit from Canada's first free trade agreement in six years with the EFTA countries and the new FIPA with India.
I look forward to a great summer sharing these and all the other achievements of the government with my constituents in the beautiful riding of Macleod.