Ms. Lisa MacLeod: Peter Jennings, Rich Little, Sandra Oh, and my favourite, Alanis Morissette-all recognized names by television audiences world over. All these familiar names, I might add, got their start at CJOH in Ottawa, owned by the E.L. Bushnell Television Company. I am pleased to be joined today by my colleague from Ottawa Centre, Yasir Naqvi, to celebrate CJOH's-now CTV Ottawa-50th anniversary in broadcasting.

I'd also like to thank the station for its numerous achievements and contributions to our community over the years, from one of my favourite childhood TV shows, You Can't Do That on Television, to the nightly news broadcast by big names like Max Keeping, Carol Anne Meehan and Graham Richardson.

CTV Ottawa has been a staple in eastern Ontario homes for the past 50 years. Ever the family-oriented station, it was Max Keeping who ensured that the nightly news was kid friendly. I can tell you, as a parent, we all welcomed that throughout our region. The CHEO telethon and fundraisers for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, as well as for many Kiwanis Clubs throughout our community, have proved that CTV Ottawa is more than just a local broadcaster; they are the bedrock of our community because of the community work that they do through their local charity work.

Whether it is our on-air personalities, like Kimothy Walker, Leigh Chapple or J.J. Clarke, or those who are behind the scenes, like John Crupi or John Ruttle, the good folks at CTV Ottawa prove every day why this station has been Ottawa's television station for 50 years strong.

To my friends at CTV, I want to say thank you for 50 years, and here's to another 50.

Ladies and gentlemen, up next: Yasir Naqvi.