House of Commons Recognizes CWSF 2008 and Team Canada-ISEF finalists, organizers and sponsors

May 7, 2008

Earlier today, James Rajotte, MP for Edmonton-Leduc, rose in the House of Commons to read a members statement congratulating the young Canadian scientists participating in CWSF 2008 and Intel ISEF 2008 as well as the organizers and sponsors:

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bright young Canadians from coast to coast participating in the 2008 Canada-Wide Science Fair and 2008 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair.

This fair, presented by Youth Science Foundation Canada, is taking place here in Ottawa from May 10-18th.  This is the largest youth science and technology event of its kind in Canada and brings together Canada’s best young minds and the next generation of great scientists.

Mr. Speaker, our Government is striving to develop a long-term approach to science and technology through our S&T Strategy. We have put in place the vision and the funding necessary to develop Canada’s long-term People and Knowledge Advantages.

By innovating and commercializing, researchers and scientists are driving Canada’s health, environment and economy forward.

Congratulations to the students, organizers and sponsors. I ask all Parliamentarians to applaud these young scientists as they strive to be Canada’s next great global innovators and knowledge creators."

Team Canada-ISEF arrives in Toronto today to begin two days of preparation for the Intel ISEF competition in Atlanta, Georgia next week. On Saturday, 479 grade 7-12 students from every province and territory travel to Ottawa for the Canada-Wide Science Fair, culminating in the Awards Ceremony at the Ottawa Congress Centre on Friday, May 16th where cash awards, scholarships and other prizes totaling almost 1 million dollars will be presented.

Click the link to download a video clip (11 MB) of the member's statement.
Visit the CWSF 2008 web site.
Visit the Intel ISEF 2008 web site.