Mr. Speaker, on September 9, the Government of Canada renamed Dorval Airport in honour of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. The airport's new name will come into effect on January 1, 2004.
Even those who opposed the move must admit that Pierre Elliott Trudeau was a distinguished Canadian, Quebecker and Montrealer who left his mark on our country's history. A tireless advocate of human rights, he gave us the Charter of Rights, promoted official languages, and was dedicated to the development of the have-not countries of the world and the well-being of their citizens.
That is why it is appropriate that the name of this illustrious Canadian and Quebecker should symbolize Montreal as an international point of entry and link to the citizens of the world.