Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I am pleased to present two petitions signed by the residents of York North.
The first petition concerns job creation. The petitioners draw to the attention of the House that in the past year alone short term interest rates have declined three percentage points, that for the last two and half years inflation has averaged less than 2 per cent, and that by 1997-98 the federal deficit will have been reduced by $25 billion.
The petitioners further draw to the attention of the House that since the Liberal government took office over 600,000 jobs have been created.
The petitioners therefore call on Parliament to continue to work diligently to create a healthy environment for jobs and economic growth.