Mr. Speaker, today marks the beginning of the Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign.
Indeed Canada's remembrance ceremony began earlier this year and will be anything but routine. That's because Canadians are united today, united in our rejection of aggression here at home and abroad, united in our common support of Canadian values and our appreciation of veterans for protecting those values here at home and around the world.
Dare I say that this year's campaign will mean something more. I encourage all Canadians to wear a poppy in the name of our veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
I call on all Canadians to attend a remembrance ceremony in their community. Join your neighbours, friends, and family as we as a country stand together, united in remembrance. Lest we forget.