Mr. Speaker, as part of the Journées québécoises de la solidarité internationale, which took place from October 17 to 27, the Laurentides committee organized a number of activities to promote the need for peace in the world.
The committee involved six secondary schools from my region in a project named Solidarité en herbe, a quiz game to promote awareness of peace among youth.
The committee also initiated a petition to show solidarity. The petitioners point out that there are no magic solutions to conflicts around the world, but that certain actions may help to change attitudes and promote peace and justice.
I join the 1,045 petitioners in saying no to offensive action, and yes to peaceful solutions.
I congratulate the organizers of this wonderful initiative, who, by their work, demonstrate their dedication to peace and their opposition to solutions that use war to try to resolve conflict.