Mr. Speaker, last weekend, Wilfrid Laurier University in my riding celebrated its 100th anniversary.
For the last century, WLU has provided education excellence and developed and inspired the leaders who have shaped our country and made a positive difference in the world.
From its official opening in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada to the present day, Wilfrid Laurier has grown, evolved and continues to reach new heights. Today, it is one of Canada's top universities, with over 15,000 students leading undergraduate and graduate programs and expanding international initiatives.
This anniversary commemorates the historic achievements of this university and inspires a new vision of progress and optimism for the future.
I ask members to join me in congratulating Wilfrid Laurier University on this significant milestone and wishing it all the best in the coming century.