Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition on behalf of Surrey North constituents and other Canadians. There are about 400 signatures.
The constituents draw attention to the record of the merchant navy in World War II as the fourth arm of the armed forces and call upon the government for benefits similar to those enjoyed by veterans.
It is also my hope that the government will follow through on its commitment to recognize veteran merchant seamen who were put in harm's way due to the war.