Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend congratulations to two of my constituents who recently donated their time and talent overseas in the service of the Canadian Volunteer Advisors to Service, also known as CESO.
John Goodes volunteered in Ostra, Romania, where he developed a strategic economic development plan for this economically depressed community.
Bob Harvey went to Jelgava, Latvia, where he used his expertise to advise on the management of health insurance companies as Latvia implements a national health insurance program.
CESO is in its 33rd year of sending Canadian volunteers overseas. Last year the organization provided over 23,000 days of volunteer assistance.
Mr. Goodes and Mr. Harvey typify the many highly skilled Canadian volunteers who donate their time and talent to help around the world. It is because of the efforts of people like them that our country enjoys such a strong international reputation.