Mr. Speaker, Citizens for Public Justice is celebrating 35 years of strong non-partisan advocacy in policy development and reform on behalf of many in our society who would not otherwise have such a strong voice. Today I want to pay tribute to the volunteer leadership of in that organization.
Mr. Vandezande is a constituent whose commitment and dedication has played a major role in the pursuit of public justice during his 35 years of service. He has attended many political gatherings and waited patiently outside meeting rooms to twist the arms of MPs, MLAs and ministers on social policy issues. His accomplishments also include extensive writing on social, political and economic issues for many publications. He has provoked thought and encouraged society to challenge the status quo and fight for those in need. Gerald Vandezande will continue to passionately voice these messages of CPJ even in retirement.
On behalf of our constituents I congratulate him and wish both him and CPJ well in all future endeavours.