Mr. Speaker, on the 75th anniversary of the House of Commons Security Services, I wish to pay tribute to all members of the staff.
Created in 1920, a few years after the old Parliament building was destroyed by fire, the Security Services are responsible for the protection of members, employees and buildings on Parliament Hill. They also welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors from Canada and Quebec every year.
I wish to remind everyone that security staff must not only ensure the safety of the public and the employees of the House of Commons but also process many visitors, at a time when vigilance is a must. They do their job effectively and professionally.
On the 75th anniversary of the House of Commons Security Services, I invite all my colleagues to join me in commending the security staff for their much appreciated services.