Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the official opposition, I would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation to the House of Commons staff. Without the hard work and dedication of the hundreds of staff, each doing their own part, this institution would not function.
We, the MPs, are the ones who present the finished product to the public. However, behind the scenes, technicians, translators, researchers, cleaning staff, catering staff, security guards, administration and maintenance staff, pages, clerks, messengers and legislative counsel work together in service to the Canadian public and their home of democracy.
This morning the official opposition hosted a breakfast for the House of Commons staff in the West block as a small token of our appreciation. The vast majority of the staff were in attendance. Unfortunately, some were bound by duty to work. To all the staff who were unable to attend this morning I say, thank you, merci. Their services do not go unnoticed.