Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the approximately 100 students who participated in the National Student Commonwealth Forum in Ottawa on May 13 of this year.
The delegates from across Canada gathered to express their knowledge and views about issues facing Canada and the world.
Miss Julie Richard lives in the riding of our colleague from Ottawa South. Representing Sri Lanka, she received the award for the most outstanding delegate. Mr. Sachit Mehra of Winnipeg, representing Antigua and Barbuda, received an award for his exceptional performance. The best delegation was that of Singapore, represented by Benjamin Thwaites and Ryan Lawlor of St. Andrew's College in Toronto.
Forums such as this encourage Canadian youth to learn about different cultures and countries, international issues and the role that Canada plays in the world.
I congratulate all delegates and the volunteer forum planning committee for a job well done.