Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present two petitions signed by hundreds of Canadians from all regions of our country.
The first petition calls upon the government to support a new law to eliminate the use of cluster bombs. Cluster bombs cause untold harm, mainly to civilians. Canada must work with the international community to prevent this suffering.
The petitioners strongly believe the Canadian government should show international leadership and support a law to end the use of cluster munitions.
This petition was circulated by an organization called Mines Action Canada. It plays a vital role in the battle to end the use of cluster bombs. It is a great organization. I am proud to support the petition and the work the organization does.