Mr. Speaker, I am honoured today to pay tribute to Colonel William B. “Suds” Sutherland, who died recently.
Colonel Sutherland joined the Canadian forces at the age of 17 during the second world war. His service included Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia. He was regimental colonel of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry.
His service to Canada continued in the public service in senior positions, including the Privy Council Office.
Bill never retired. He continued to study and teach at Carleton University, where his family has established an endowment fund in his name.
I remember Bill Sutherland best as an involved if unlikely political activist. He did outstanding work on the issues of Canadian children and led the way in making child poverty the top priority of the Liberal Party and the government.
To Bill's wife Helen and his family, I express my sincere condolences and my deep appreciation for being able to share a part of his life.