Mr. Speaker, yesterday, tragically Toronto Police Constable John Zivcic lost his life. He was gravely injured in a car crash over the weekend while responding to an emergency call about an impaired driver.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his friends, as well as all of his colleagues at 22 Division. Tragic cases like this, where a young man has lost his life far too soon, are a stark reminder of the risks that our police officers subject themselves to on a daily basis in order to keep their fellow Canadians safe.
On behalf of our government and all Canadians, I would like to thank each and every police officer for all that they do each and every day.
As we all enjoy the Christmas season and embark on our holidays, I ask everyone to please not drink and drive.