Mr. Speaker, this week the International Association of Firefighters is holding its fourth annual conference in Ottawa.
Professional firefighters risk their lives daily in an effort to save the lives and property of their fellow citizens. They are the largest providers of field emergency medical care. In the course of saving lives firefighters and emergency medical personnel are exposed to danger, disease and hazardous materials.
The International Association of Firefighters is committed to ensuring that all firefighters are provided with the most accurate, updated information regarding the emergency situation to which they must respond.
Along with my colleagues in the House, I congratulate and thank all firefighters across Canada and around the world on a job very well done.