Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the House of Commons to recognize a very important day in the history of Canada.
Today at one minute to midnight will mark the 49th anniversary of the momentous occasion when Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada. I want to celebrate with the House this very special occasion.
Our province has seen its ups and downs, but through the 49 years of being a very proud member of this country we have been a full and equal participant in Confederation. Our day has come, our year has come and our century has come.
Newfoundland and Labrador will be joining the rest of the country in economic prosperity. We will be exceeding the country. Our GDP, our standard of living, will be raised in my opinion because of Confederation.