Mr. Chair, I would like to add my voice to the recognition and celebration of Pride Month, which is celebrated annually during June. Pride Month is important for Canadians because we can be proud of who we are and celebrate our diversity.
This June is different from previous years as we cannot celebrate in person all together. However, I know the ongoing pandemic will not stop us from showing our love and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
To celebrate Pride Month this year, my office distributed 3,000 pride maple leaf pins across the country; whoever asked received one. Although the majority was sent to constituents in my riding, over 500 pins were sent to the neighbouring ridings of Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston, Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, and Hastings—Lennox and Addington. It warms my heart to see so many Canadians showing their support.
Happy Pride, everyone.