John Baird, MP for Ottawa West—Nepean and President of the Treasury Board was in Wingham August 29 2006. The MP was in the town for a round table discussion to hear the concerns of the community, public safety, and the Judiciary system. John Baird also shared his sky diving experience at Grand Bend Sport Parachuting Center. An idea to commemorate the NATO pilots that trained at the former RCAF Station Centralia was also presented by author and historian Wally Fydenchuk.