Mr. Speaker, it was my very great pleasure this morning to attend a ceremony at the former Rideau Veterans Home here in Ottawa to dedicate a memorial park in honour of veterans.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the leadership of Canada Lands Company Limited for its role in ensuring that there would be a permanent tribute to those veterans who resided in the home for so many years. In fact the park serves as a reminder to all of us of the courage and selfless devotion of our veterans to their beloved Canada.
Veterans exemplify the very highest ideals of courage and loyalty and their legacy is upheld by our Canadian Forces who serve in troubled regions the world over.
We thank those men and women who served and continue to serve their country.