Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 50th anniversary of MOSAIC, an extraordinary organization that has shaped the story of inclusion in Canada. For half a century, MOSAIC has stood beside newcomers, welcoming immigrants, supporting refugees and helping families build new lives with dignity and purpose.
In communities like Burnaby and across B.C., MOSAIC's work has turned challenges into opportunity through language training, employment support and settlement services. MOSAIC has empowered tens of thousands of people to find a place to call home. That is the Canada we believe in. Its mission reflects the very best of our country: compassion, diversity and the belief that when newcomers are supported, all of Canada benefits.
Canada is not defined by where people come from, but by how we welcome one another. Fifty years ago, MOSAIC planted a seed of hope for newcomers. Today, that seed has grown into a thriving forest of opportunity. In celebrating MOSAIC, we are reminded that Canada's strength lies in every hand we hold, every life we lift and every story we welcome, because when we rise together, we all succeed.