Mr. Speaker, this is my favourite time of year for two reasons: First, the Christmas spirit can be seen everywhere we look, and, second, Regina hosts my favourite event.
Every year at the end of November, Regina becomes a destination for everything agriculture. The 53rd Canadian Western Agribition was a resounding success. Folks from around the globe gathered in Regina to take in the world-class livestock shows, the trade shows and the rodeo. This year featured 130 major events, including four nights of rodeo, the indigenous agriculture summit, the Canadian animal agtech awards and the 25th year of the RBC beef supreme champions.
Agribition holds a special place in my heart because my family showed Holsteins there for 25 straight years. It is my family's winter holiday. The barns are where I learned many life lessons, some the hard way, and made many lifelong friends.
I want to congratulate CEO Shaun Kindopp and his whole team on hosting a world-class event once again, bringing agriculture to the world and displaying proudly what we do in the agriculture sector.