Mr. Speaker, as the new member for Gatineau, I have had several opportunities to meet with an extraordinary group of individuals, the members of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Last week, I expressed in this House my support for the creation of a monument to Canadian firefighters, to be erected on a site in the national capital.
Today's announcement by the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the fact that the NCC says it has reserved a location for the monument at LeBreton Flats, are a result of the tireless efforts of Dr. William Brooks, president of the foundation, Gary Barnes, vice-president of the foundation, and Georges Potvin and Barbara Zents, from Families of the Fallen.
Setting aside the petty politics around Motion No. 153 as amended, let us all commend our heroes.