Mr. Speaker, I am happy to acknowledge Samantha Giguere who was recently selected as one of Canada's 33 Loran Scholars. This prestigious program provides tuition waivers and is valued at $100,000 over four years of undergraduate study.
A resident of Thessalon First Nation and a student at Central Algoma Secondary School, Samantha is the only Loran Scholar from northern Ontario this year, and was chosen based on evidence of character, commitment to service in her community, and long-term leadership potential.
Samantha sings, plays the fiddle, has coordinated a musical performance for a literary event, and for the last four years has organized a dinner and talent show fundraiser. Her efforts supported the Rebekahs, have helped send high school students to the United Nations, and assisted a nearby double lung transplant recipient.
Samantha hopes to study archeology and indigenous studies at the University of Toronto, and looks forward to the support she will receive as a Loran Scholar.
I ask all members to join me in congratulating Samantha and all Loran Scholars