Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the seventh anniversary of the Red Fridays campaign launch in Canada. Seven years ago, Lisa Miller and Karen Boire began Red Fridays as a way to show support for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces—red to represent the blood lost by women and men in our military through injury and death in the service of our nation.
Remembering these sacrifices and commitments of our troops throughout Canada's history is very important, even if the NDP MPs do not think so. Our government will always stand up for those who volunteer to serve their country, and we thank those family members who stand by their side.
This Friday, and every Friday, wear red and support the Canadian Armed Forces at every step.