Mr. Speaker, 2005 is the Year of the Veteran and I want to stand at this point in time and recognize the tremendous outpouring of support that has been felt across this country. When the Minister of Veterans Affairs stood and stated that they are asking all Canadians to surrender their time to volunteer their hearts, and to take 12 months to fully remember a century of sacrifice, I think Canadians are rising to that occasion and that challenge.
With the 60th anniversary of the end of the second world war, it is a pivotal year for the Government of Canada and Canadians to demonstrate their commitment to veterans, both to the veterans of the last century and the Canadian Forces veterans of this century.
There will be countless activities taking place across this country in cities large and small and overseas to help Canadians celebrate the contribution of veterans, honour their sacrifices, remember their legacy, and teach youth our history. We will ensure that young Canadians take full advantage of the living history that our veterans carry with--