"One of the finest beauty spots in this beautiful city of Ottawa."

House of Commons Ottawa June 1, 1951 Winfield Chester Scott McLure: "I want to say that the experimental farm is one of the finest beauty spots in this beautiful city of Ottawa. It is a place where visitors and tourists should be taken because nowhere in America will you find a spot as beautiful." 

House of Commons Ottawa June 26, 1952 John Sylvester Aloysius Sinnot (Liberal): "Mr. Chairman, I have just a few words to say and suggestions to make to the Minister of Agriculture. We have heard rumours that there is a possibility of losing the great experimental farm here in Ottawa. I would be absolutely opposed to that farm being given up to any housing project. Not only are the people of Ottawa and those who live in the immediate vicinity proud of this farm, it is worthy of the pride of all Canadians. I am sure if the farm were advertised more, it would be a great attraction to United States visitors."

House of Commons November 25, 1968. Mr. Walter Gilbert Dinsdale: "The national capital parkways, the experimental farm and many other specialized and beautiful park areas are supported by the people of Canada through public funds expended by the National Capital Commission whose estimates we are now discussing."

All of the land and trees north of the William Saunders Building are being taken over by a major medical centre. A 1940 photo from the Archives.

House of Commons October 10, 1974 The Hon. Cyril Lloyd Francis (Ottawa West) MP and future Speaker of the House of Commons: " I wish to pay tribute to Mr. Fullerton for his imaginative use of public funds and public lands. However, I wish to take issue with him on one score and express quiet but firm disagreement with him. He may have been right in a number of things, but I do not think he was right when he proposed that part of the Experimental Farm should be used for housing. Despite the fact that there is a serious housing shortage in this area I do not think my constituents would choose to sacrifice an open space which is such a precious thing for the community."

Some Hon. Members: "Hear, hear!"