Mr. Speaker, the Battle of Vimy Ridge allowed Canada to take its place as a country on solid footing when the four Canadian divisions fought together for the first time to secure a stunning if costly victory.
Canada will mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge with commemorative ceremonies in France, at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, and in major centres across the country.
I hope that my colleagues will join me at these solemn commemorative ceremonies.
Wherever we may be, this is the time for all of us to remember, recognize, and honour the brave men and women who have gone before us.