Mr. Speaker, this past week I had the honour of participating at the opening ceremonies for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre that took place in my riding of Regina--Lumsden--Lake Centre.
The new $40 million building is truly one of a kind, holding nearly twice the amount of exhibit space as its predecessor. It uses interactive displays and multimedia technology to illustrate the RCMP's prominent role in Canadian history.
Regina has always had a special connection with the RCMP. With the RCMP Training Academy stationed in the city and our government's commitment of $10 million to support the Canadian Police Research Centre, I expect the new RCMP Heritage Centre will attract thousands of tourists every year to experience the proud history of our RCMP and the impact they have had in shaping our great country.
Canada's new government is committed to strengthening the RCMP with the most modern and efficient tools available to ensure that their legacy continues. The new RCMP Heritage Centre serves as a tribute to all the men and women who have served in an RCMP uniform.