Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to invite my colleagues to come and celebrate 100 years of girl guiding in Canada at an event on the Hill this evening.
Over the last century, hundreds of thousands of girls and young women have been touched by guiding.
They have had the opportunity to learn new skills, to develop lasting friendships, to improve their leadership skills, to tackle challenges and to experience adventures, all while they learned about the world around them in a supportive environment.
I was one of those girls. as were many women in the House, and I am proud to say that much of what I am today I owe to guiding.
I ask members of the House to join me and Girl Guides of Canada, Guides du Canada, in 200 West Block after the vote for a fun evening of celebrations, activities and refreshments, including cookies.
I urge them all to come and meet the guides from their communities and together we will celebrate a century of much accomplishment.