Mr. Speaker, the general assembly began its debate today. The party leaders were there and we all congratulated Mr. Annan and said that we were very happy about the decision made by the security council on Saturday. The debate is taking place today. I am sure that the general assembly will approve the security council's resolution.
Canada has always led other nations in supporting the United Nations. I am very happy to see that the United States recently decided to pay their membership, after refusing to do so for many years.