Member Statement (14 April 2022)

From Hansard (14 April 2022)

 

Recognizing Success of Regina Grill Master

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Regina’s Rob Reinhardt has built a reputation as a world-class grill master. Cooking with backyard grills and smokers became a passion, and by 2008, Rob had started a part-time catering business. This would lead Rob to the world of competitive grilling. Since then, the owner of Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ and president of the Canadian BBQ Society has appeared on the Food Network’s Fire Masters and secured nearly two dozen cooking championships.

Recently, Mr. Speaker, Rob added to those accolades with his participation in the International Barbeque Cookers Association competition in San Antonio, Texas. This was the first time teams from outside of the US [United States] were invited to take part in the competition. You could say the stakes have never been higher, Mr. Speaker. But if you ask Rob, it was worth the brisket.

Out of 299 teams, Rob’s team placed 14th. He said it was incredible to finish at such a high level. Mr. Speaker, we agree. Placing within the top 15 is impressive. And now, I’d like to ask all my colleagues on both sides of the House to please join me in congratulating Regina grill master, Rob Reinhardt, on a job well done.

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