Mr. Speaker, March is Red Cross Month in Canada. In less than two years Canada has suffered through three large scale disasters: the Manitoba flood, the Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean flood and most recently the ice storm which devastated parts of eastern Canada.
Throughout these traumatic events the Canadian Red Cross came to the aid of millions of Canadians by providing shelters and beds, recruiting volunteers and fund raising. The Red Cross has raised more than $60 million for these three disasters.
The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that delivers valuable programs which range from water safety and first aid to abuse prevention and breakfast programs. The Canadian Red Cross is also active overseas in helping victims of wars and national disasters.
In Peterborough a good example of Red Cross work is the sick room rental program. I ask all members of the House to recognize this organization which has done so much in Canada and around the world.