Mr. Speaker, this summer Canadian rugby took a giant leap forward, as our senior women's rugby team earned a second place finish at the 2014 Rugby World Cup. It was Canada's best result ever.
I would like to point out the contribution made by the seven Quebec players on the national team, including Magali Harvey, whose outstanding play led her to score 61 points for her team in five games. She was named the women's player of the year by the International Rugby Board for her efforts.
Our side showed cohesion and skill that only comes from countless hours of hard work and pushing the limits.
On behalf of the Liberal Party, I am pleased to offer my congratulations to our team for a job well done. As a proud Canadian and a former rugby player who fondly remembers his time on the pitch, I would like to thank these extraordinary women for raising Canadian rugby to new heights.
Well done, Team Canada. The future of rugby looks bright indeed.
Go, Canada, go.