Mr. Speaker, I welcome two distinguished guests from the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Mladen Vedrish and Mr. Rodesh.
Mr. Vedrish is a member of the Croatian House of Representatives and president of the Croatian Chamber of Economy. Mr. Rodesh is a member of the Upper House. They are in Canada today to help promote stronger cultural and economic ties between our two countries. Specifically they are here to discuss the potential for business relations between Canada and Croatia and investment opportunities in Croatia.
They will be meeting with members of the Canadian business community and the newly established Canada-Croatia Chamber of Commerce.
The government has taken a leadership role in developing trade relations with new markets. Croatia is a new and promising market that I know Canadians will want to participate in.
I am sure all members join me in wishing Mr. Vedrish and Mr. Rodesh much success in their endeavour to promote business relations between our two countries.