Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and commend the hard work of two young men from my riding of Beaches-Woodbine.
Sean Lee Popham and Jesse Moore, two students from Malvern Collegiate, have circulated a petition to over 100 schools across Canada. This petition supports a united Canada and rejects any attempt to separate Quebec from the rest of Canada. Sean and Jesse's petition now has over 3,000 signatures from student leaders in both territories and all of Canada's 10 provinces, including Quebec.
Student Councils for a United Canada was created at the Canadian Student Leadership Conference in Bathurst, New Brunswick in 1995. Now more than ever it is important that their message be heard.
The young people of Canada do not want to see this country broken up. They want a secure and prosperous future for themselves and for the young people of tomorrow. Their message to Quebec is this: Say no to the break up of our nation and say yes to a strong, united Canada.