Mr. Speaker, yesterday the member of Parliament for Nunavut and I represented the north at the regimental funeral of RCMP Constable Douglas Scott in Brockville.
It was moving to see the thousands of RCMP and supporters from other forces, and thousands of people from Brockville line the streets.
As we listened to the tributes from his friends, family and fellow police officers, we were made aware of a caring young man dedicated to his friends, family and profession, passionate in serving his country as an RCMP officer posted in the north.
It also struck us that the spirit of Constable Scott embodied the essence and legend of the RCMP in Canada's north.
A young man with so much to offer was slain in the line of duty. It is such a tragic loss.
We are well served by Canada's national police force. Its traditions are carried on by the many men and women who serve today.
This dedication is to the memory of officers like Constable Scott, one of our finest. On behalf of all the residents of Canada's north, we thank his friends, family and colleagues for sharing Constable Scott with us. We cherish his memory and grieve with them the loss of a remarkable young man.