Mr. Speaker, Parliament Hill, Halifax and Esquimalt, British Columbia were the sites yesterday of ceremonies commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. This is an event we must not forget, because Canadians played a major role during the course of this battle.
The war was over once the Germans could no longer threaten the Atlantic link between Europe and America, which permitted the transport of troops and equipment in preparation for the landing.
The battle is commemorated to honour those who gave their life and those who survived the war. We have learned powerful lessons, which will help us, we hope, to maintain peace around the world.