Mr. Speaker, National 4-H Month kicks off with the annual “Show your Colours Day” starting November 3.
This government is a proud supporter of 4-H and its contribution towards Canadian agriculture. In budget 2010, we announced an additional $3 million in support of 4-H.
I was a member in the Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club growing up and I will never forget our 4-H motto: head, heart, hands and health. The mandate of 4-H has never changed as it still inspires our youth to become leaders in our communities.
Thousands of Canadians across Canada, like me and many of my rural colleagues, were given opportunities through 4-H to grow from personal competition.
4-H has a long history of developing responsible citizens and building confidence in our youth. This is why this government will continue to support them.
I would like to congratulate all 4-H members and the 4-H council for their great work and to wish them good luck in showing their colours.