Alexander MacLeod: O. Henry Prize - Member's Statement

THE SPEAKER « » : The honourable member for Dartmouth South.

MACLEOD, ALEXANDER: O. HENRY PRIZE - CONGRATS.

CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : I rise today to congratulate a great Dartmouth citizen, Alexander MacLeod. Mr. MacLeod was awarded the prestigious O. Henry Prize earlier this year for his outstanding short story, Lagomorph. His thoughtful and heartbreaking tale earned him the international prize, which recognizes excellence in short fiction. Alexander is one of only 20 winners awarded this year, three of whom were Canadian.

Alexander is well-known in the Canadian literary scene for his insightful writing and his dedication to the short story form. He was shortlisted for the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize, the 2011 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, and the Commonwealth Book Prize.

I ask all members to join me in congratulating Alexander on winning this prestigious award and thanking him for his service to the arts in Nova Scotia.

THE SPEAKER « » : The honourable member for Timberlea-Prospect.