Mr. Speaker, today, March 21, is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Here in Canada, we mark this day with the March 21 campaign, designed to heighten awareness of the harmful effects of racism on a national scale.
Canadians from all over the country are taking this opportunity to proclaim together that we will not tolerate racism in our schools, workplaces and streets.
We are a diversified people, but we all share the same respect for this diversity. Canada is a unique nation. We decided a long time ago to take advantage of the numerous benefits of openness to the world. Today, our success shows that we made the right decision.
The March 21 campaign is an opportunity to realize that we must continue to work together to eliminate racism in Canada and around the world.