Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to His Excellency Andrea Ferrari, whose distinguished tenure as ambassador of Italy to Canada is soon coming to a close.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Ferrari for his invaluable contributions over the past several years. His unwavering support for the Italian Canadian community, of which I am a proud member, is rooted in deep appreciation of the rich cultural traditions we share and has been a cornerstone of fostering stronger bonds between our two nations.
His commitment to the success of the Italian Canadian business community has also played a crucial role in strengthening the economic ties between Canada and Italy. Ambassador Ferrari has also worked tirelessly in order to ensure that both countries capitalize on their shared strengths and has promoted our continued collaboration in upholding the global rule of law.
On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my warmest thanks and best wishes to His Excellency in his future endeavours.
To Andrea I say tanti auguri di successo e grazie mille.