Air Commodore Birchall is truly a great Canadian war hero. He was well saluted last Sunday. In my riding of Saint-Denis I have organized a drawing contest for the second year in a row to encourage elementary school children to rediscover their family strengths. Last year's contest was a success and this year's will have even greater participation. As members of Parliament, we have a responsibility to teach and show young people, tomorrow's decision makers, how important family is in our society.
Family values are our greatest resource.
Without the love and support of our families, it would be difficult if not almost impossible to realize our full potential and achieve our own goals and those of our society. Indeed, without the love, support and strength of my parents, my husband and my two daughters, I could not do my job as well as other colleagues in the House. Let us rediscover our family strengths and rejoice in our families not only this week but all year long. This miracle happens every day. On behalf of all my colleagues, I want to thank the men and women who make this miracle possible.