Mr. Speaker, in a show of support for national unity, thousands of students and residents of Etobicoke-Lakeshore are holding out a friendly hand to Quebecers.
As a friendship offering, the vast majority of people in Etobicoke-Lakeshore have put their hand prints and signatures on huge banners that will be sent to the people of Quebec. This gesture shows that they have respect for Quebec and hope to see this province remain in the Canadian fold.
With "Here's My Hand", the community of Etobicoke-Lakeshore of all races, colour, creed and ethnicity asked Quebec to take pride as we do in what we have accomplished together. Now more than ever, we must extend our hands and continue to work together for our future as one strong and united Canada.