Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to rise in the House. Today I am particularly delighted to note the meeting of our Prime Minister with the President of Russia.
Meetings like this among or between leaders of the world serve to enhance international goodwill and thereby help advance mutually beneficial social and economic agendas which are ultimately instruments of peace.
Today I would like to highlight the initiative of our Prime Minister to develop a shipping route between northern Russian ports and the port of Churchill in northern Manitoba. This is a fine example of an initiative which is good for both countries.
Projects such as this are a considerable boost for both nations.
As Canadians we can take pride in the efforts of the Prime Minister and the government and our partners in the private sector. As a Manitoban I feel an added sense of pride.