Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
In four days in April 1917, Canada's troops succeeded where our Allies had failed, ascending and capturing the ridge under fire. My grandfather's unit was among them.
By their sacrifice, those who fell at Vimy won the world's respect, and Canada took its place among the nations of the world. Let us never forget that this country was proud to give what it held most dear to protect the whole world.
When the cause is just and the world needs our help, Canada's answer has always been “ready, aye, ready”.
We honour the fallen of Vimy Ridge, and also of Passchendaele and Ypres, of the beaches of Normandy and, yes, of Kandahar.
We will keep faith with their valour and sacrifice. We will remember them.