Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the mining industry's continued support to community development throughout Canada.
Last week Falconbridge Limited pledged a $360,000 donation to the Cambrian College Special Needs Regional Resource Centre in the region of Sudbury. In turn, the membership of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers CAW Local 598 pledged an additional $10,000 and the United Steel Workers of America Local 6855 pledged $3,000 to the centre.
The special needs centre is a world class institution that provides students with disabilities the tools and skills to reach their full academic and employment potential.
The generosity of the Falconbridge nickel mines and its employees clearly demonstrates their commitment to the community. We thank them and applaud them.