Mr. Speaker, today is All Saints' Day, a tradition shared by many European cultures and various churches, especially the Catholic, Orthodox and Apostolic traditions. Central to this holy day is remembering all the saints and any believer who has accepted the Christian faith through Jesus Christ. Tradition calls us to visit cemeteries at sundown, to light candles and lay flowers, and to pray and share memories of those departed. For some Polish Canadians, we will share small loaves of bread called powalki.
In our overly busy and distracting digital world, it is about taking a moment to stop and remember and cherish our ancestors. This year, as in the past, my family will remember our daughter Lucy-Rose, who passed in 2018, and join the many families across Canada who continue to grieve for their lost children.
I wish every Canadian marking All Saints' Day a solemn and devout observance.