Mr. Speaker, as we practise remembrance during Veterans Week, recognizing both Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, I want to thank every person who has served or is serving our country. I thank their loved ones as well, who serve alongside them, as we all know.
Every year, I am grateful to the many legions in my riding that prepare sacred events around remembering the service of Canadian soldiers. I have 11 legions across my riding, and I want to name them all. They are Port Hardy Royal Canadian Legion Branch 237, Port McNeill 281, Port Alice 180, Gold River 270, Sayward 147, Campbell River 137, Quadra Island 154, Alert Bay 198, Comox 160, Powell River 164 and Texada Island 232.
With significant engagement from their communities, the legions hold space for veterans, and it is so important that we remember them. Lest we forget.