Mr. Speaker, today two great university rivals will be united for one cause, the support of our troops.
Students from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University have taken the initiative to demonstrate their appreciation for the work of our soldiers in Afghanistan.
In the first game of their season, the softball teams from both schools have agreed to wear uniforms incorporating the colour red to show support for our troops.
The softball game is taking place here tonight at Brewer Park at 7 p.m. The public is also encouraged to wear red.
This event is particularly special for one team, as a Carleton University coach will be deployed to Afghanistan in the coming weeks. He will be working there as a civilian employee in support of our troops.
I would like to commend the students of both universities for their patriotism and leadership. I encourage everyone to attend this event.