Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to pay tribute to the officers of the Durham Regional Police Service who were honoured at the fourth annual Police Appreciation Night. These individuals were singled out for their acts of heroism, quick thinking and bravery, acts that provided greater safety and security to the people of Oshawa and Durham region.
Our police service is one of the finest police services in Canada, which is why it is such a privilege to personally congratulate A Platoon, Communications/911 Unit: Constables Rick Flynn, Todd Petzold and Michel Roy; Sergeant Gil Hughes; and Detectives Teresa Hutchinson and David Brown.
All the officers of Durham region should know that Canada's new government and I stand firmly behind each of them. We will continue to bring in legislation that puts victims and their families first and protects law-abiding Canadians from violent criminals and dangerous offenders.
Canada's new government will at last stand up for our communities and protect our streets.
Again, I want to congratulate each officer recognized and thank them for making the Durham region safer for all of us.