Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the House's attention to an important celebration taking place this year in my riding: the 150th anniversary of Cowansville, under the direction of its mayor, Sylvie Beauregard.
Founded in 1876, Cowansville is a vibrant community known for its spirit of innovation, community and civic engagement. Throughout the year, residents will be gathering to celebrate their history and the contributions of the previous generations that helped shape the town.
This anniversary is also an opportunity to remember an important event in our national history. In the 1960s, Bruck Mills, in Cowansville, produced the first prototypes of the Canadian flag that was officially adopted in 1965. This shows how important local contributions are to Canada's history.
I wish all residents of Cowansville a happy anniversary.