Thank you, Minister, for being here, and thank you for having your team here as well.
Every year the HMCS Sackville welcomes thousands of visitors to her summer home at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on the Halifax waterfront. This 76-year-old ship is an iconic symbol of the Battle of the Atlantic and the sacrifice of those who gave their lives, all those who served, and all those who continue to serve Canada at sea.
The “Sack” was the last remaining corvette of the 269 allied corvettes from the Second World War and she continues to serve as Canada's naval memorial and a national historic site. My constituents, many of them veterans, have long advocated for the restoration and preservation of the HMCS Sackville. Could you provide some details on how the government is going to ensure the long-term preservation of the HMCS Sackville?