Mr. Speaker, Canadians will soon pause to remember the brave men and women of Canada's armed forces who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Whether in Flanders, on Juno Beach, the hills of Korea or the sands of Afghanistan, they fought for Canada, for our democracy and the freedoms we all enjoy today.
I am proud to wear this country's uniform. I believe in our democratic institutions. I believe all members of the House are duty-bound to accept and hold high the torch passed from those fallen in the defence of Canada.
I respectfully ask government members if they all can say the same.