Mr. Speaker, it is important that we all take a moment to share responsibility for the environment.
Yesterday members of parliament from all sides of the House gathered to recognize 313 plants and animals that are endangered in Canada. We all took a pledge to become foster parents to one of the species at risk. I promised to take responsibility for the small flowered lipocarpha which is extremely sensitive to changes in the environment and can only be found in certain parts of the country.
All of us must make a small piece of the environment a large part of our lives.
To my dear lipocarpha, I will do all I can to support you in providing education, nutritional information, respect and above all, protection.