Mr. Speaker, I am a former welder and pipefitter.
Today is World Plumbing Day. It is celebrated every year on March 11 and it serves as a reminder of how important the plumbing sector is for the health, safety and well-being of all our communities across the country.
World Plumbing Day gives us the opportunity to recognize the outstanding work of Canada's plumbing professionals, whose expertise ensures that clean and safe water reaches our businesses and public institutions.
Plumbing professionals play a key role in the modernization of our systems, energy efficiency and water conservation. Their commitment and innovation have a direct impact on the safety and resilience of our communities.
The plumbing and heating sector is also a major economic driver. It contributes over $30 billion to Canada's GDP and supports more than 200,000 jobs across the country.
I would like to sincerely thank plumbers. Their vital work keeps our water systems safe, efficient and sustainable.