Mr. Speaker, as many know, Northern Ireland is moving forward in pursuit of peace.
In the past few months, Irish and British officials have been negotiating a framework that will ultimately make the tyranny of violence in Ulster a thing of the past. Many Canadians, particularly those of Irish descent, wish the people of Northern Ireland well in this crucial transition period.
Years ago when my ancestors left that beautiful country, like all immigrants to Canada they also left behind the ancestral feuds for a more peaceful new world.
We all hope that we can soon see an emerald isle where the peace and tranquillity of the people reflect the beauty of the landscape.