Mr. Speaker, I was delighted to learn that one of my constituents in Markham—Stouffville, Brian McFarlane, has been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of our country's highest civilian honours, for his contributions to the sport of hockey as a sportscaster, writer and historian.
Brian McFarlane has had a distinguished career. Born in of New Liskeard, Ontario, he attended university on a hockey scholarship, where he scored record numbers of goals. After graduation, he worked in television and radio, including CFTO and CFRB in Toronto.
One of the most recognizable voices in the game for 26 years, he served as a host and commentator on Hockey Night in Canada. He has written over 90 books on hockey and, in 1995, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
I want to extend my congratulations to Mr. McFarlane and to thank him for all he has done for Canadians and for Canada's game.