Madam Speaker, 338 members of Parliament have the honour, privilege and responsibility of representing Canadians in this chamber. This work would not be possible without the capable support we receive from staff.
Especially since the outbreak of COVID-19, our staff have been essential in delivering services to our constituents. I pay particular tribute to George Paisiovich who, since beginning work on the Hill in 1976, has served nine MPs and MPPs in more than 40 years of experience. He has dedicated a career to serving others by amplifying constituents' voices through the din and maze of democracy. His innate political acumen provides wise counsel to his employer, and I am just the latest member of Parliament to benefit from his experience.
George is also passionate about kites and kite history, and he is an avid collector. He enthusiastically shares his joy of flying kites with the community through hosting free events like the recent Southpoint Kites & Lights Weekend.
We thank George for his community service in so many different ways.