Mr. Speaker, today is United Nations Day. One of the most significant functions carried out by the United Nations was initiated by Lester B. Pearson, a Nobel peace prize winner.
As our minister of external affairs, Mr. Pearson introduced a resolution to establish the first UN peacekeeping force. That force made up largely of Canadians intervened in the Suez Canal crisis. Canada's contributions to world peacekeeping have been outstanding.
This week we are asked to wear a blue ribbon, as my colleague opposite said, to honour the service of United Nations peacekeepers around the world.
On behalf of hon. members I thank Ms. Jocelyn Fleurant of British Columbia for her dedication in promoting this idea and I urge all my hon. colleagues to participate.