Mr. Speaker, Nellie McClung once said, “People must know the past to understand the present and to face the future”.
As we approach Veterans' Week, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the important role of women in Canada's proud military tradition.
As members of the armed forces, whether serving in air, on land or on sea or as civilians providing support roles, the contribution of women to Canada's military history has been as diverse as the women themselves.
They kept the home fires burning, nursed injured soldiers and served in conflicts around the world. They have fought and died to defend and protect Canadian values. No matter what challenges and dangers they faced, Canadian women answered the call.
We will remember them.