Mr. Speaker, December 10 is International Human Rights Day. I would ask all my colleagues to take some time tomorrow to remember the numerous areas of conflict around the world and the men, women and children who are victims of human rights abuses on a daily basis.
As parliamentarians, we have a responsibility to increase general awareness of human rights abuses occurring globally and raise these issues in the House.
I hope that in the coming new year all parliamentarians will continue to work together in bringing human rights violations to the forefront and in spreading the message that these violations are unacceptable.
Parliamentarians can make a difference when they collectively speak out on human rights no matter where they occur.