Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the outstanding volunteer efforts of Mr. Thomas McKaig from my riding of Bramalea—Gore—Malton—Springdale. Mr. McKaig recently travelled to Costa Rica to help a local bank with new banking regulations.
Canadian Volunteer Advisors to Business is supported by many Canadian organizations, including CIDA. Last year their volunteers contributed 23,000 days of aid in various regions, including developing nations.
Every time a Canadian travels overseas as a volunteer, Canada's international image is enhanced. Since many organizations depend on volunteerism, I encourage more Canadians to volunteer at the local or international level.
I would also ask all my fellow MPs to lend their support to CESO initiatives like Mr. McKaig's.