Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, May 15, is the International Day of Families, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to improve the institutional capability of nations to tackle serious family related problems.
I rise today to pay tribute to three non-profit organizations which are key support elements for the families of my riding of Ahuntsic.
The Union des familles d'Ahuntsic is a cultural and sports association, whose activities include a summer camp for disadvantaged children.
La Parenterie du nord de Montréal is a community self-help association through which families help other families who have a family member suffering from mental illness.
La Maison Buissonnière offers socialization services for children and parent-child activities to a clientele of parents and children from birth to four years of age.
In celebrating the International Day of Families I look forward to the 15th annual National Family Week in my riding, which asks grades 4 and 5 students to submit a piece of their artwork for National Family Week.
I also call on everyone today to thank their families for their love and support.