Mr. Speaker, the Canada Green Building Council has named Dunbarton High School of Pickering, in my riding, as the greenest school in Canada for 2014.
Of the many schools invited to participate, Dunbarton High displayed exceptional progress in reducing its impact on the earth and raising necessary environmental awareness.
The school has started an enviroclub, geared towards helping the school community become more environmentally friendly.
It has worked on an on-campus biodiversity program, in which they planted 70 trees and 22 native species in an effort to reduce the school's reliance on air conditioning, and they have participated in rehabilitation efforts in local parks.
This achievement did not come easily to the school; it is the result of hard work, commitment, and passion from students and staff. They have made their school proud.
I am honoured to share with this House that I am part of a community and a city, Pickering, which has one of the greenest schools in Canada.