Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome a group visiting the nation's capital region today.
The Federation of Sterea Hellas represents over 15,000 Canadians who descended from the central part of Greece known as Roumeli. The federation is involved in many worthwhile projects and is primarily concerned with issues of an ethnocultural nature.
This year the federation has unanimously decided to recognize the right hon. Prime Minister of Canada for his longstanding commitment and service to our nation. It also commends him on his efforts of national unity, world peace and his undying belief in democracy and human rights.
I wholeheartedly support the federation in its decision and congratulate the Prime Minister on this well deserved recognition.
I also extend a warm welcome to the federation, its president, Mr. Constantin Bikas, and Mr. Chris Geronikolos. I hope their stay in Ottawa will be an enjoyable and informative one.