Mr. Speaker, next Sunday on Parliament Hill thousands of police and peace officers will pay homage to their colleagues who have died in the line of duty.
In the past year alone, six police and peace officers paid with their lives to ensure the safety and security of members of their communities.
On behalf of the Bloc Quebecois and speaking personally as well, I would like to tell the family of Sûreté du Québec corporal Antonio Arsenault of Laval, and all the families who have lost a loved one over the years, how much we share their sorrow.
Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day gives us an opportunity to express our thanks and recognition of the supreme sacrifice made by all these men and women.
In such circumstances, the comfort words can provide is small. Know, however, that we stand beside you, in heartfelt solidarity.