Mr. Speaker, members of the Liberal Party of Canada held their biennial convention in Ottawa last weekend.
What set this convention apart was the unanimous support of the 2,500 or so delegates present for the Calgary declaration, which was designed to promote national unity in a concrete manner.
Of particular interest among the resolutions passed were those seeking to consolidate the Canadian health system and social safety net, in a spirit of constructive co-operation with the provinces.
I would like to say how delighted I was to co-chair this truly fine convention. It was a convention that saw the election of a young woman from my riding of Brossard—La Prairie, Véronique de Passillé, to the position of president of the Liberal Party of Canada's youth wing.
It was an exciting and stimulating convention that ended on the very upbeat note that the Liberal Party of Canada has renewed support for its leader, in a confidence vote of over 90%.
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