Mr. Speaker, November 6 will be the Night of a Thousand Dinners.
This is an international event to increase public awareness of the dangers of landmines and to raise funds for their removal and for assistance to survivors.
The idea is a simple one. A person hosts a dinner for family or friends. Instead of bringing wine or flowers, each guest makes a donation to mine action.
I would like to congratulate Senator Hubley, who hosted one such dinner last night. The Night of a Thousand Dinners gives us an opportunity to do something that will produce results.
Landmines are a very important world issue. On behalf of the Canadian government, I invite everyone to get involved in this cause. The Night of a Thousand Dinners is an enjoyable way to do something useful.