Mr. Speaker, today is the 63rd anniversary of the D-Day invasion. I am privileged to rise in this House to pay tribute to the men and women who served our country with honour and valour.
On June 6, 1944, after the tragedy of Dieppe, Canadians knew the cost of an invasion could be high, but our soldiers were ready to fight for Canada and for freedom.
Today, we remember their sacrifices, their bravery and their accomplishments. We pay tribute to all the soldiers from across Canada who fought on the shores of France.
By the end of D-Day, our soldiers had advanced much farther into occupied France than the other allied armies. Freedom finally won out.
Words cannot properly express our gratitude. We owe them a great debt. We will never forget.