(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a while ago we raised the Canadian flag outside of this building. I participated in that and I was very pleased to do so. I am very proud to be a Canadian. The Canadian flag means a lot to me: that we are free citizens, that inside Canada we are free to move anywhere in Canada; that we have freedom of speech with regard to how we wish to be governed; we are free to express our ideas; and, we have the freedom of religion, of which there are many different ones in Canada.

I have travelled outside of Canada three times since I was born, Mr. Speaker, and every time I return to Canada, I am always very pleased to be back home. I'm always very thankful that I'm Canadian. Looking at the flag, I think of many cultures who live in Canada and how they can work together and cooperate with one another. I'm very pleased to live in Canada. Thank you.

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