Mr. Speaker, this week, we are honoured to welcome members of Burnaby Firefighters IAFF Local 323 to Ottawa, these brave women and men on the front lines of public safety.
I welcome them to Ottawa.
I remember visiting Fire Station 8 in Burnaby, a modern, purpose-built facility where our firefighters have the best tools to return home safely after every call. Day after day, they face danger with courage and compassion, often at great personal risk. Beyond facing emergencies, they are pillars of our community, supporting families in need and volunteering for local charities. I want to recognize president Doug Petti for his years of service and for leading by example through every challenge.
On behalf of the people of Burnaby Central, I honour these women and men, whose courage turns fear into hope and duty into commitment. Let us stand together and applaud our true heroes, and let us make sure they are well protected by the law of our country.