Mr. Speaker, there is a remarkable institution in my riding of Edmonton—Strathcona, King's University College.
A small Christian university college, King's embraces a philosophy that addresses the whole person. King's strives to impart critical thinking skills and core values that not only carry its students through their careers, but also create a culture of thoughtful, caring and compassionate citizens.
King's Micah Centre for Social Justice provides practical student experience through global internships on reforestation, health, education and housing projects with less fortunate communities in Canada and far afield, from Haiti to Bangladesh.
I have enjoyed participating in its student organized conferences, examining different perspectives on critical challenges facing Canada and the world. I was also blessed this fall with a student intern from King's.
This small university punches well above its weight, making a tremendous difference not just for students, but for the broader community.
I ask the House to join me in congratulating King's University College for its years of success and wishing it many more.