I'm talking about the Canadian Forces, about my history and my identity as a Canadian. Did you know that French is the first language I learned, Mr. Chair? I know that's not obvious now, but it's the language I spoke until I was three years old. I spoke neither German nor English.
I hope my colleagues are taking notes. I want to review the history of the Canadian Army, which isn't just English Canadian. It also includes French Canadians who were very brave. English and French Canadians fought in both world wars and died on the battlefields. A reminder that Remembrance Day is coming.
In short, I agree with Mr. Iacono's motion. The importance—