Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honour of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is organized and supported by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Provincial Association of Police Chiefs, various Torch Run co-ordinators, and over 11,000 law enforcement personnel.
The Torch Run which began last week will see thousands of volunteers and law enforcement officers carry the flame of hope right across the country.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is conducted with three key objectives in mind: to increase public awareness of the Special Olympics, to raise funds for these Special Olympics, and to create a sense of commitment to the community and Special Olympics programs across Canada in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies.
This year the Law Enforcement Torch Run hopes to raise $1.5 million for the Special Olympics in Canada. I am confident that all members of the House join me in supporting the Law Enforcement Torch Run.