Mr. Speaker, the RCMP is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
In the beginning the RCMP served Canada and its people by establishing order in the frontier regions of the country. As the nation grew in population and diversity and its communities became established, the mounted police adapted ensuring the peace and security of citizens across our land.
The RCMP also shares its expertise abroad by participating in United Nations missions. The purpose of these missions, such as the one that will be leaving for Bosnia next week, is to transform local police forces from instruments of potential intimidation into guarantors of public security and to ensure civil rights in those countries.
The 125 years of achievement by the RCMP are our proud heritage.
Congratulations to the men and women who continue to make us very proud.