WalMart

November 23, 2009

Mr. Richard Harris (Cariboo—Prince George, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there is a big celebration happening in Williams Lake, B.C. this Wednesday. On November 25 a spanking brand new Walmart superstore is going to open its doors to a huge crowd of excited shoppers.
   
This will mean 300 full and part time jobs to a region devastated by the mountain pine beetle. This will mean that local charities will see a huge boost in their fundraising because Walmart is one of the biggest corporate charity supporters in Canada and this will mean a huge boost to the tax base of the town of Williams Lake. This will also mean some great merchandise at some great prices.
   
Congratulations to Walmart, to the Pioneer Family group, to Avion Developments, the Sieberg family and to the people of Williams Lake. Good job, well done and it is going to be a great Wednesday.