Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank all Canadians who are helping the people of Honduras and other Central American countries in the aftermath of hurricane Mitch.
The outpouring of aid is extraordinary.
While I hesitate to mention particular groups, I am most familiar with the work of two from Peterborough, the Friends of Honduran Children and Candles for Cuba.
Friends has helped Honduran children for many years. It has become a conduit for aid from our YM-YWCA, churches, schools and workplaces such as G.E. Canada. The Candles for Cuba group has diverted its energy and aid from Cuba to Honduras during this crisis.
I commend the work of all groups like these and I am glad that the federal government and our armed forces are so actively involved in this relief effort.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with the hurricane victims.