Madam Speaker, on Saturday, I had the privilege of welcoming to Parliament Hill, alongside my colleague the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, dozens of cyclists who participated in the Spinning Wheels relay to end Parkinson's.
Three teams of cyclists completed a combined 10,000 kilometres across Canada. They travelled through all 10 provinces and through two territories, including remote northern regions and indigenous communities. Their mission was to raise awareness about Parkinson's, show the benefits of exercise in alleviating the symptoms of the disease, connect with others and build a community.
It was no easy journey. Over two months, these cyclists laughed, cried, became both physically and emotionally drained, and dealt with emergencies, but ultimately rode on. They are an inspiration to us all, and I invite everyone in the House to join me in applauding their tremendous accomplishment.