Mr. Speaker, I was proud when the Secretary of State for Veterans Affairs visited Peterborough riding. He visited the RCAF Association, the Navy Club, Empress Gardens and a number of other locations. He met with ex-servicemen and women from legions throughout the city and county of Peterborough and with members of the Dutch Canadian community.
This visit was part of ongoing activities in connection with the Canada Remembers year during which we take time to remember the sacrifices and achievements of the last year of World War II 50 years ago.
It is fortunate that this important anniversary is being recognized this year. We need to remember Canada now as never before. We should all take time to think about this great country, about our history and our future, about our land and about our people.
I thank the Peterborough Canada Remembers committee and I urge the secretary of state to continue his vigorous efforts to encourage us all to be proud of Canada.