The tense and adversarial atmosphere of the House of Commons melted away today in an instant, when an 81 year old Canadian Olympic hero brought the hope, excitement and tradition of the Olympic flame into the heart of Canada's seat of Government.

Watch the video below of Ottawa native and 1948 Olympic Champion Barbra Anne Scott carrying the Vancouver Torch into the House of Commons. The usually snippy and guarded MP's are almost child-like in their excitement and exuberance in the presence of the flame in the hands of this truly amazing woman. Check out the video and get excited for the Games!