Mr. Speaker, the United Nations has honoured Canada for several years by acknowledging that our country is the best country in the world. That honour has been sustained because of our commitments in a number of areas.
In the area of justice and security we commit to promote a peaceful, just, tolerant and civil society governed by respect for the rule of law and for our fellow human beings.
We commit to a universal, accessible, portable, comprehensive and publicly funded health care system.
We commit to the provision of a compassionate social safety net for the benefit of the unemployed, the disabled, the aged and those who live in poverty.
We commit to the protection and promotion of the health and beauty of our natural and manmade environments.
Finally, we commit through our example and our initiatives to always promote international peace and co-operation.
These are the kinds of commitments that make Canada great, not only in the eyes of Canada but also in the eyes of the world.