Mr. Speaker, I welcome the statement by the hon. government House leader and the indication that there will be time again in the House to speak at greater length in celebration of Her Majesty's 50th anniversary.
At this time I would like to extend, on behalf of the NDP caucus, best wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on this day, the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
She has presided over the British Commonwealth with great dignity, enjoys much affection from Canadians and symbolizes for many the merits of a constitutional monarchy in which the head of state, or in Canada's case her representative, is separate and apart from the ongoing political struggles of the day.
May she continue to enjoy good health, and as we pray when we sing God Save the Queen , long may she reign.