Mr. Speaker, I would like to applaud the efforts and determination of the young students at De Rochebelle secondary school in Sainte-Foy in my riding of Louis-Hébert.
These young people decided to raise awareness among those around them, their family and friends, about the negative impact Canada's participation in a war against Iraq would have.
They held several debates on the issue and collected 4,000 signatures on a petition that they will present to the Prime Minister today after oral question period.
They want to send a message of peace, and they hope this message will be heard by the political decision makers.
It is inspiring to see young people getting involved in their future and the future of their peers. I would like to congratulate the school's leaders for encouraging such initiatives.