Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for the question. The purpose of this conference that begins here tomorrow is to bring together over 70 countries to begin organizing the move toward the total global elimination of land mines. It is a very significant landmark.
I would like to point out that as part of the leadership that Canada has taken, I think the House should applaud the decision taken today by the minister of defence to move toward the elimination of the Canadian stock of land mines beginning with a two-thirds reduction immediately.
That is the kind of leadership and dedication that we see taking place and I would invite members of Parliament to attend the exhibit that was opened today on land mines where we can see the professionalism, competence and courage of our armed forces today as they work around the world on the elimination of mines.