Mr. Speaker, 2016 marks the 150th anniversary of a historical milestone in Canada's history.
Today we mark the passage of the Civil Code of Lower Canada in 1866, one year before Confederation. Setting out the principles and the law while ensuring the coherence of the rules, and thus allowing citizens to enjoy the benefits of the rule of law, are just some of the virtues of the Civil Code.
Today, many modern states have given their citizens this powerful tool to help build a strong civilization.
I invite all of my colleagues to mark the 150th anniversary of our Civil Code and its colossal contribution to the legal duality of our country.