Mr. Speaker, this 10th anniversary of the horrible and tragic murder of 14 young women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal compels all of us again to work toward ending violence against each other.
Life is indeed our most precious gift from our Creator. What a tragic thing it is whenever someone is out to get somebody else. It might be inconceivable hatred against women or men. It might be violence in our homes against moms, dads, spouses or our children. It might be gang violence against young people in our schools or parks. It might be criminal acts against our police officers serving on our streets. Whenever the evil of violence rears its ugly head we must repel it will all our might.
In memory of all those who have fallen as a result of violence or who continue to live daily in its dark shadow, let each of us rededicate ourselves today to attitudes and actions that will end this curse and allow us to live free from evil.