Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the historic accomplishment of a local business that has been serving the community of Treherne, Manitoba, and surrounding area for over a century. Metcalfe's Garage has successfully operated for the last 125 years and is now proudly the oldest family-owned Ford dealership in Canada.
The journey of Metcalfe's Garage began in 1900 with the vision of Thomas and Clare Metcalfe. The Metcalfes began serving their community by selling the Ford Model T, even teaching people how to drive after they purchased it. Five generations later, Metcalfe's Garage has remained a family-owned company with the same commitment to hard work and service to the community.
The story of Metcalfe's Garage inspires us all, proving that true success comes from putting the local community first. On behalf of the House of Commons, I want to congratulate the Metcalfe family and their amazing team for 125 years of work and service to our rural region.