Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to a pillar of the community of Vaudreuil, Elwood Quinn, who sadly passed away at the beginning of the year. Elwood was a fifth-generation farmer who was deeply passionate about helping people to understand the importance of agriculture and where their food comes from.
Over 40 years ago, Elwood purchased a 130-acre plot of land in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot and transformed it into a thriving farm and homestead. Since then, hundreds of thousands of families have experienced agricultural life, with pumpkin, apple and strawberry picking becoming an annual tradition for countless families, including my own. He was a tireless advocate for protecting the rich farmlands that sustain us, convinced that genetic diversity is essential to Canada's food sustainability. He was involved in raising awareness around the well-being and safety of farm families.
Thanks to his children, including his son Phil, the farm continues to welcome thousands of visitors a year. As a tribute to his remarkable legacy, a celebration will be held this May to honour his extraordinary life.
May our friend Elwood rest in peace.