Mr. Speaker, Veterans Week is November 5 to 11 and I rise today to pay tribute to Canada's veterans who fought so valiantly to preserve our rights and freedoms.
However it is a sad day for me because not all of our war widows can rejoice in that their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their spouses are not recognized by the government before Remembrance Day of this year. Not all war widows will be included in the veterans independence program before November 11.
I would encourage all members of the House to keep up the good fight to ensure that all widows are included in the veterans independence program.
I also encourage all members of the House to participate in their local Remembrance Day ceremonies to honour those who have given so much for this country.