Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize an extraordinary milestone, the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work, a national organization headquartered in my riding of Toronto—St. Paul's.
For half a century, CCRW has championed the idea that a stronger Canada is one where everyone can fully participate in the workforce. Its work has connected Canadians with disabilities to employment, supported inclusive workplaces and helped employers understand that accessibility and economic growth go hand in hand.
Across our country, businesses succeed when they can draw on the full range of Canadian talent, workers succeed when barriers are removed, and communities succeed when all Canadians can contribute their skills, experience, hard work and ambition to the project of building Canada.
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work has spent 50 fantastic years breaking barriers and helping make that vision a reality. I thank everyone who is a part of that important work for their leadership and commitment. Here is to more years building an inclusive Canada.