Grey Cup – November 28, 2011

Mr. Richard Harris (Cariboo—Prince George, CPC): Mr. Speaker, yesterday in Vancouver there was wild cheering, shouts of adoration and dancing in the streets. There was love in the air.

For our mighty and beloved BC lions had just handed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a thorough trouncing, and returned the Grey Cup to British Columbia, its rightful home.

While we will try to be humble about this win, we will not forget that it was the Manitoba caucus that badgered our B.C. caucus into taking a substantial bet on the game.

Casting our principles aside, we agreed to the wager. They were so foolish. There is no joy in the Manitoba caucus today, but there will be much joy in the hearts of a worthy charity to which we donate the $250 of Manitoba money.

Congratulations to coach Wally Buono and the amazing BC Lions on their Grey Cup Victory. They are indeed Canada's greatest football team ever.