Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus, for acquiring the support of CIDA for a major international project.
The project entitled “Community based conservation management: China and Vietnam” will support a five year project that will respond to major gaps that exist in species conservation and habitat protection for China and Vietnam.
Through community oriented field training activities the project will develop institutional expertise in ecosystem health and conservation management and enhance linkages between the two countries.
This is the third international development project the university has received funding for. With the help of CIDA and the leadership of Dr. Rick Meiner, vice-president of UNBSJ, our university is emerging as the leader in the maritimes in the field of international development.
I say congratulations to UNBSJ and good luck with its new project.