Madam Speaker, Christmas cheer is all around us, especially in my community of Abbotsford—South Langley. I hope families will come out and enjoy the Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. I would be thrilled to see them there as I hand out candy canes.
Throughout this month, our office will be collecting non-perishable food items for our local food bank. Times are hard, and if people are able to give back in any capacity, it truly helps.
I want to take this moment to thank our volunteers, first responders, parade organizers, local charities and organizations that make this season so special for us all.
To my friends back home in Abbotsford—South Langley, I wish them the merriest Christmas and happiest new year as Christians celebrate this holy season and the birth of Jesus Christ.