Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure also to present a petition signed by some 2,400 people from across Canada concerning the payment of assessed annual dues to the United Nations organization.
The petitioners express concern about the financial health of the United Nations. As of March 31, 2000 nearly $3 billion U.S. were owed to the UN by member states.
The petitioners call on the Canadian government to urge states to pay their dues in full and on time. They also ask that the Canadian government give consideration to proposals that would establish alternative revenue sources for the United Nations.