Statement in the House of Commons
Wednesday, March 26, 2003

The War on Iraq

Ms. Judy Sgro (York West, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the war on Iraq and Canada's role in this unsettling and difficult situation.

While Canadian ships are in the gulf supporting the coalition, Canada continues to fight terrorism with our American partners both at home and abroad and to seek diplomatic solutions to these issues.

As a result of our long and close relationship with their U.S. neighbours and commonwealth partners, Canadians feel immensely saddened by the loss of lives.

As a nation respected for its humanitarian aid and our common purpose for a better world, we are proud of our longstanding policy of peacekeeping and diplomacy, particularly in times of crisis.

Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we are praying for our Canadian and American troops, for the coalition forces and for the success of the mission.

Most of all, we are praying for a swift end to this war, peace to all of the regions in conflict and a safe return of all the forces serving in this conflict.