Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues are as delighted as I am to learn that two kidnapped Canadian diplomats have been released unharmed.
Following their disappearance several months ago, they had to deal with one of the most harrowing situations imaginable.
We are especially happy for the families and loved ones of these two men. There is no telling the amount of anxiety they must have lived through until news of their recovery was confirmed.
A special envoy for the United Nations, Robert Fowler is well known as an outstanding diplomat of the kind which makes Canada's international reputation so proud.
The high praise that Louis Guay, Mr. Fowler's assistant, has received for his professionalism does our country a great honour internationally.
We can never thank these two men enough for the sacrifice they have made.
Let us hope that they will benefit from some much deserved rest once they have been reunited with their loved ones.