Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Jewish Congress is known at home and abroad as the national representative body of the Jewish population of Canada.
Since its inception 76 years ago, the congress has acted on behalf of the Canadian Jewish community on a myriad of issues. It was founded as a result of the great emergency of World War I and since then has provided supportive services in Canada.
The CJC set up an Immigrant Aid Society and has helped to sustain German-Jewish relief funds. This fine group relies predominantly on funding from its members and is a wonderful example of a successful organization that thrives because of the strength of its membership.
This weekend in Montreal over 1,000 delegates will congregate for the 24th national plenary session of the Canadian Jewish Congress. This year's theme is "Beyond History: Building for a Stronger Future".
I urge all members of the House to join me in wishing the Canadian Jewish Congress a most successful congress.