§ Mr. SpeakerI have a communication to make to the House. I received from the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons a copy of a Resolution which was passed in that House on Monday, 8th May last. I shall now read to the House the version in English:
The House of Commons, Canada,Resolved, That this House, acknowledging the Resolution of the British House of Commons conveying most friendly greetings and warm congratulations on the centenary of the establishment of the Canadian House of Commons and all good wishes for the second century of its existence,Recalling the unfailing good will extended to it by the British House of Commons at the time of Confederation and throughout the century that has followed;Mindful that parliamentary institutions, our heritage from the Mother of Parliaments, have served Canada well during the past 100 years;Requests Mr. Speaker to express to the British House of Commons sincere and grateful appreciation for its kind greetings and congratulations.A copy of the Resolution in both English and French will be placed in the Library together with the relevant OFFICIAL REPORT.