International Bridges and Tunnels Act  Mr. Speaker, the town of Leamington is within my riding of Chatham-Kent--Essex. As members know, Leamington is the largest producer of greenhouse products in North America, as a matter of fact. My constituents have repeatedly shown concern about the movement of goods to over two hundred million customers that lie south of the border.

Promised Land Project  Mr. Speaker, Chatham-Kent—Essex is a riding that is rich with tradition and history. One of our most famous historical footnotes is that Chatham-Kent—Essex and surrounding area is the end of the underground railroad. Between 1840 and 1880, one-third of Chatham's population was made up of people of African descent, a diverse society that included an elite class of free people of colour.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Leeds—Grenville. First, I would like to thank the people of Chatham-Kent—Essex for the confidence and trust they have placed in me by giving me the great and noble honour of representing them in this, the 39th Parliament.

Canada's Commitment in Afghanistan  Mr. Chair, this being the first time I have had an opportunity to rise, I would like to thank my constituents in Chatham-Kent--Essex for the support and confidence they have placed in me as well. This is a country that has harboured an organization determined to export its brand of revolution across the globe.