Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, April 30 a ceremony was held in Toronto to recognize the contribution of Canada's armed forces to the United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus.
The Cypriot community of Toronto held the event to honour and pay tribute to the Canadian men and women who served admirably with honour and distinction for over 30 years in Cyprus. Canada's peacekeeping force maintained an unblemished record while serving and participating in the United Nations mission.
During the ceremony the high commissioner for Cyprus to Canada, Mr. Iacovides, presented a plaque to the Minister of National Defence honouring our Canadian peacekeepers. High praise was given to the Canadian government and the Canadian troops for their longstanding tradition of exemplary service in worldwide peacekeeping initiatives and more specifically in Cyprus.
I wish to add my thanks and praise to Canada's armed forces and as well to the Minister of National Defence. Congratulations on a job well done.