Des Browne MP hails legacy of Scots Canadians
Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last week local MP Des Browne opened a unique historical exhibition highlighting the achievements of early Scottish settlers in Canada.
Des Browne said:
“I was delighted to have been invited to open the exhibition. The 400th anniversary of the founding of the city of Quebec is a significant event not only locally, but for Canada, the Commonwealth and the wider world, and I hope many people will visit this exhibition and learn about the rich history of the province and the role Scots have played in moulding that history.”
The exhibition, which will be open to the public until March 21st at Canada House in London, is entitled ‘Scots in Quebec’. Illustrated by photographs from the celebrated Notman Photographic Archives, it throws the spotlight onto the lives of many expatriate Scots who made significant contributions to the civic fabric of the Canadian province in the 19th century.
The exhibition is part of a year-long celebration to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec, entitled ‘Quebec 400’.
Des Browne opened the exhibition jointly with the Premier of Quebec, M Jean Charest.
