Mr. Speaker, today I would like to draw the attention of the House to the journey of a young man from Toronto, only 12 years of age, Craig Kielberger, who left this week for the Far East to visit India, Pakistan, Thailand and other countries that use child labour.
Very often countries in the western world are appalled at human rights violations and the denial of political freedom in these backward countries.
Labour standards, and especially the abuse of young children in nearly slave-like conditions must be of serious concern for all Canadians. As a trading nation, and as consumers of products manufactured under uncivilized conditions, we must somewhere draw a line in the sand against those who profit from such practices.
Today, let us salute Craig in his crusade, Free the Children Campaign. Hopefully all of us can join with him in his venture.