Mr. Speaker, yesterday Israel and the PLO announced an agreement to extend Palestinian autonomy in the occupied West Bank. This latest agreement took months of difficult negotiations and is an important step in achieving a lasting peace.
The Canadian government has always encouraged peace efforts in that region. Many Canadians have worked for this. Here is a striking example for everyone to see. Even the deepest divisions can be resolved in the public interest when those in charge work at it in a spirit of goodwill.
I am sure that all colleagues in the House join me in congratulating the leaders of the two sides on their latest achievement.