Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has declared the week of November 4 to 12 national veteran's week. As you know, traditionally, since the end of the first world war, Canadians from all over the country gather at their local war memorial on the morning of November 11 to pay tribute, in various ceremonies, to their fellow Canadians who died in combat.
This year, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war, Canadians have planned special commemorative activities for the entire week leading up to Remembrance Day. We will be paying tribute to the veterans of both world wars, the Korean War and UN peacekeeping operations. These veterans served their country with courage and distinction. We are proud of them and pleased that the government designated a week in their honour.