Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I think that all my colleagues will agree with me today. It is a little sad, but we are going to lose a colleague. I would like to pay tribute to my friend Dawn Black. We must move beyond partisanship. While we may sometimes have our differences, nonetheless, the work of the Standing Committee on Defence is extremely important and Dawn is without a doubt one of those individuals who makes a significant contribution here. I have asked that this statement be public so that all Canadians can hear this tribute. On behalf of the official opposition, I want to thank Dawn for her exceptional work. I want to tell her just how high she has raised the bar politically.
She's truly made a difference, a great woman with a big heart who has truly contributed to the well-being of our troops. She's a wonderful human being, and we will miss her.
We don't support the same party, but who knows, one day....
I think it's important for the purpose of this gathering to say thank you. I'm very proud to have been on the committee when you were.
Thank you very much.