Mr. Speaker, every year, on November 11, we have a duty to remember those who served in uniform and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the armed conflicts Canada has been involved in over the decades.
This year is a very special one for me. I was asked to serve as the poppy campaign's honorary chair for Branch 51 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Drummondville.
I proudly accepted because, as MP for Drummond, I am well aware of how much our veterans need the support of their legion. I accepted the offer because I believe that we collectively owe our veterans recognition and respect for their service.
Poppies are available everywhere until November 11. Look for them in grocery stores, shopping malls and stores of all kinds. They cost very little for the good that they do. A small donation, given at the discretion of each person according to their means, no more, is all that is asked. Most importantly, the poppy is worn over the heart, where we guard the precious memory of the thousands of men and women who stood as a bulwark to defend our values and our democracy.