Madam Speaker, Canadians from coast to coast were shocked last week by the tragic deaths in Mayerthorpe, Alberta, of four young constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Constable Peter Schiemann, Constable Anthony Gordon, Constable Leo Johnston and Constable Brock Myrol have tragically given their lives in the name of peace and order for Canada.
Our prayers and our thoughts go out to the families who have lost a son, a brother, a husband or a father and who grieve over this senseless crime.
On a personal note, I know the family of Constable Peter Schiemann and I wish to express my sincere and personal condolences to the Schiemann family.
The Parliament of Canada and indeed all Canadians express their heartfelt sympathy to all the families of the fallen officers.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
As Canadians, we will always remember their sacrifice.