 Thank you Mr. Speaker. With a statement of gratitude to the brave women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces and the many public servants who have offered and will continue to offer their service and dedication in the Middle East on behalf of all of us. I know I speak for every member in this House and indeed for all Canadians. When I offer our deepest thanks for their valor, their courage and their commitment both to their country and to the values that it stands for. I reiterate our sincere gratitude and sympathy to the family of Sergeant Andrew Doirent who was killed in Iraq during a friendly fire incident last March. His service and his sacrifice remain in our minds as we reflect upon our continued engagement. This government was elected with a commitment to refocus Canada's military contribution in Iraq and Syria on training local forces, providing more humanitarian support and immediately welcoming 25,000 refugees from Syria to Canada. This policy differed from that of the previous government which promoted air attacks and it was also different from that of the official opposition previously which was for the complete absence of a military presence during the campaign Canadians benefited from a real debate on this issue particularly between the party leaders. With this motion I am relaunching this debate in this chamber of elected members elected by Canadians and by tabling this motion the government is keeping its promise to Canadians. When the last parliament debated Canada's commitment in the Middle East we put forward four clear principles to guide our decisions. First of all, we believe that Canada has a role to play in terms of humanitarian assistance and threat to security in the world. Secondly, when a government intends to deploy men and women in uniform the general mission must be clear as must Canada's role in this mission. Thirdly, the deployment of our forces must be justified openly and transparently based on clear and reliable facts and without any prejudices. And fourthly, Canada's role must correspond to the scope of Canada's contribution and the best way in which we may help. An important role for Canada to play in the fight against ISIL, a role that we can play, a role that we must play. ISIL threatens peace and democracy with terror and barbarism. The images are horrific, the stories are appalling and the victims are many. ISIL fights against open and diverse societies where women and men of all faiths, all ethnicities and all backgrounds are free to make of their lives what their capabilities, their work ethic and their dreams will allow. ISIL stands against everything that we value as Canadians and poses a direct threat to our people and to our friends. Our government understands the need for sustained effort, working with our international partners to enable local forces to defeat those terrorists. Last week, this government unveiled a clear, transparent and robust strategy for Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and the broader region. Security forces is a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach that has been informed by extensive consultation with our allies and civil society stakeholders. Our approach covers several key areas, security, humanitarian assistance, development and diplomacy. On security, we will allocate more resources to train Iraqi security forces. Our goal is to allow local forces to take the fight directly to ISIL to reclaim their homes, land and future. In addition, we will continue supporting aerial surveillance and refueling activities within the coalition. We will withdraw our six CF-18s and we will be more significantly involved in counter-terrorism measures and improving chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security in the region. In terms of humanitarian assistance, we will continue to assist the refugees who are the most affected by these conflicts over the next three years. We will be offering humanitarian assistance in the order of $845 million to the affected reasons who meet their basic needs such as drinkable water, food and shelter as well as healthcare. In terms of development, over the same period of time, we will also pay out $270 million to invest in local communities in countries that are welcoming a large number of refugees. We will help our partners to meet needs in terms of education and healthcare and also in terms of water treatment, to repair infrastructure and to promote economic growth. Finally, Canada will have a higher diplomatic profile on the ground in Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon by carrying out de-marches with local and international partners to re-establish stability in the region. All of these acts are in addition to the Government of Canada's new policy in order to welcome safely Syrian refugees as new Canadians. Since we came to power, communities across Canada have welcomed more than 20,000 Syrian refugees that were fleeing unimaginable chaos. Others are arriving daily. Communities have shown such solidarity and have offered a great welcome to these new immigrants and it is truly inspiring. This welcome is a critical component of the fight against the so-called Islamic State. We welcome men, women and children who have been chased from their homes and opened our communities' doors to them with a lot of care and compassion. Canada's approach truly represents the best of Canadians. Canadians have been rightly outraged by the atrocities committed at the hands of ISIL. We must take action in a way that will deliver durable results on the ground to help restore peace and stability to this war-torn region. Our renewed strategy for Canada's engagement in Iraq and Syria is robust, comprehensive and effective. By working closely with local communities and with our coalition partners, we will confront ISIL head-on, offer refuge to those fleeing chaos, and work with host nations to build real solutions for the longer term. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to an engaged, informed debate on this important issue. Thank you. Thank you very much.