Mr. Speaker, today I want to thank two wonderful women in my life.
First, I want to congratulate my assistant, Jennifer Ratz, who just this week was presented with her 30-year service award from the House of Commons. I can attest that there is no one on Parliament Hill who can navigate the bureaucracy better than Jennifer can.
Second, I have to thank my wife, Margaret, who has always been my rock, my moral compass and the love of my life. When someone called me out of the blue in 2012 and asked me to enter politics, I said no, but Margaret pointed out that we needed scientists in Parliament, and she urged me to take the plunge. Since then, she has supported me all the way and has all the while reminded me that I am here to make sure the government lives up to its moral duty to fight climate change with every power it has so our grandchildren will have a livable world in which to grow and thrive.
I thank Margaret and Jennifer. I love them both.