Mr. Speaker, from November 20-28, I had the opportunity to travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina with three colleagues from the House as part of the second stage of the Canadian Forces Parliamentary Program to visit Canadian troops currently serving with the NATO joint task force, the SFOR.
During my visit, I was able to observe the daily routine of the members of the 3rd battalion of the Royal 22nd Regiment in their role as peacekeepers among communities that have been hard hit by the conflicts that are now raging.
I would like to thank the members of the battalion for their hospitality and kindness throughout my visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Canadians are proud of our peacekeepers, who work tirelessly to meet the tremendous needs of the people of Bosnia.