Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the civilian employers who will be honoured this weekend for supporting the reserve force.
There are approximately 23,000 primary reservists in Canada. To train, take courses or serve in operations, these reservists need their employers' support.
In return, these employers benefit from the solid work ethic, leadership training and special abilities that reservists bring to their civilian jobs.
I want to congratulate Canadian Pacific Limited of Calgary, for being named Canada's most supportive employer. I also want to thank all the employers who have won an employer support award in their respective province, or the support to Canadian Forces operations award.
Reservists devote part of their free time to serving this remarkable country. I therefore invite hon. members to join me in saluting these cooperative employers and the dedicated reserve force personnel of Canada.