Mr. Speaker, our hearts go out today to former Prime Minister Trudeau and Margaret Trudeau-Kemper on the tragic loss of their son Michel.
Every parent's nightmare came true for them last week as Michel died in an avalanche in British Columbia. Michel inherited his father's love for Canada's outdoors. He was a sociable young man who loved to travel and enjoyed hiking and skiing with his friends. It was in following those passions that Michel tragically perished.
As a father of five I can only imagine the pain of losing a child. I know the love and hope his parents must have felt for him and I can only imagine their feeling of loss.
I know that my words or any words spoken here today will provide little comfort for them in their time of grief but I want Michel's father and mother and entire family to know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of every member of this House.