Mr. Speaker, as we mark Women's History Month, I rise to recognize an outstanding athlete from my riding of Port Moody—Coquitlam, Karen Lutz.
Karen competed with the first-ever team Canada Paralympics team at the dragon boat world championships in Thailand in 2023 and Germany in 2025. Her local senior C women's team earned silver at the Canadian nationals this August, qualifying them for the dragon boat world championships in Taiwan next year.
Karen's story reminds us that there is no age limit on achieving one's dreams. She is a role model for women and girls across Canada.
Karen Lutz embodies the very best of team Canada: strength, perseverance and pride. She has made Port Moody—Coquitlam and all of Canada proud. I congratulate Karen.