Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition on behalf of Lebanese Canadians and friends of Lebanon.
Lebanon is living in difficult times socially, politically and economically. The petitioners note that Lebanon has the largest number of refugees per capita in the world, and with the escalation of war, Lebanon and the Lebanese people are at risk of losing their lives, livelihoods, sovereignty and independence.
The petitioners call upon the Government of Canada to do as it did in 1956 and be a leader in establishing an international force to stabilize Lebanon and the region, to act as a peacemaker and to help address the displacement of people in the region.
They believe there is a diplomatic path to resolving the challenges the country is facing.
I am happy to present this petition to the House.