Mr. Speaker, last week we marked the sixth annual Military Family Appreciation Day.
This year, the day held special meaning for my family. My husband, who was an honorary colonel in the Sherbrooke Hussars, and I are very proud of our son, who is currently on a mission in Latvia. Along with many other Canadian military personnel, he is taking part in Operation Reassurance, our contribution to NATO's deterrence and defence measures in central and eastern Europe.
Today, my thoughts are with all the families like ours who make the sacrifice of sharing one of their own so that Canada can carry out its role as a peacekeeper in the world. As we know, the current global context requires us to strengthen our presence in different regions of the world to prevent conflicts from spreading.
Let us be proud of Canada's contribution on the international stage, let us be proud of our military personnel, but let us also be proud of their families who offer them unwavering support.