Thank you, Mr. Chairman. For once, I will not be using all of my time. As we are almost 100% in agreement on the bill, I will be sharing my time with my friend Roger.
I would like to go back to what Don said earlier. Why do Quebeckers refer to you as blue helmets? Well, it is because, in French, the term gardien de la paix is also used to refer to somebody who supervises children in a school yard or municipal park. However, when Quebeckers hear the term blue helmets, they automatically think of you, gentlemen.
I have no problem with using the term peacekeeper. However, I would prefer to add “blue helmets” so that it is clear we are referring to peacekeepers in the English sense of the word. I am not comfortable with people associating you with school yard monitors. It is important to be clear. I do not mind whether you use the term “peacekeepers”, “peacekeeping” or whatever you see fit, but we need to add “blue helmets” because that is what you are to Quebeckers.
I still have certain concerns regarding the date. I propose May 29. I will let my colleague, Roger, explain why we think this is the best idea. May 29 is the International Day of the United Nations Peacekeepers.