Madam Speaker, I note the presence on the Hill today of my colleague, the member for Port Moody—Coquitlam's spouse, Gaetan, a 22-year Canadian air force veteran.
I also thank the member for Kitchener—Conestoga for leading the first poppy flag raising on Parliament Hill this morning.
The poppy is an enduring symbol of leadership, of loss and of the responsibility to remember those who have served and sacrificed in uniform. As the Royal Canadian Legion launches the 2025 poppy campaign, I encourage all Canadians to commemorate and remember the veterans who have served.