Mr. Speaker, this evening in Room 253-D Centre Block a very special reception will take place to support flood relief efforts in Mozambique.
For several weeks now, floods in Mozambique have brought enormous suffering to its people. Mozambicans continue to be without adequate clean water, food and shelter despite assistance from Canada and the international community. The situation worsens by the day since many lives are threatened by the outbreak of diseases and the dislodgement of thousands of land mines. The floods have seriously jeopardized Mozambique's ability to feed its people.
I urge all my colleagues to attend the reception this evening and give their support to the flood victims in Mozambique. It is in Room 253-D Centre Block.