Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer, personally and on behalf of my colleagues, support and sympathy to those affected by the terrible tragedy at Montreal's Accueil Bonneau, yesterday.
I want to stress the excellent work this shelter has done and must continue to do with the homeless in the greater Montreal region.
In this regard, I invite Montrealers to provide financial assistance and volunteer support to help rebuild Accueil Bonneau.
I also ask both levels of government to support Montrealers in getting Accueil Bonneau back in operation as soon as possible.
Saint John, New Brunswick was also the victim of a terrible tragedy yesterday when an explosion occurred at the Irving oil refinery. My colleagues and I take this opportunity to offer our support to the victims and their families.