Mr. Speaker, Paul Dewar was a public servant, a parliamentarian, a community advocate, a teacher, a father and a husband.
I have fond memories of attending events with him in our shared city of Ottawa and him giving me the occasional ride home when my car would not start. I also remember his kindness to people, those he did know and those who were just strangers. We lost Paul yesterday, a tragic loss to his family and to the entire city.
On behalf of Conservatives, I offer his family our condolences. On behalf of my community, I offer him our thanks.
I share with everyone his words from just yesterday:
In the stoic stillness of my journey,
I have found my way to peace.
May he rest in peace.