Madam Speaker, tomorrow team Canada takes on England in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final.
In the starting lineup is Emily Tuttosi, who hails from our community in Westman. Emily and I grew up together, attending Souris School. In fact I was one of the VPs when she was student council president. That is a few years ago. Now ranked 15th out of the best 50 rugby players in the world and consistently mentioned as the best hooker in the world, yes, that is a real position in rugby, Emily takes in her second world cup and receives her 41st cap playing for Canada tomorrow. Emily is living proof that when kids from small towns dream big and work hard, they can achieve big things.
Souris Sabres rugby coach Brian Yon and many community members are hosting a watch party at Souris School gym tomorrow. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. I encourage all folks to come out and show their support. It is not every day that we have a local wearing the maple leaf on the world stage.
We are so proud of Emily, and we know she will represent us well.