Mr. Speaker, five years ago, Portapique, Nova Scotia, faced an unimaginable tragedy, but what happened next in my riding is an important lesson in what resilience looks like. The people of Portapique did not just survive; they organized. Working with the Rotary Club of Truro, they said they would not be defined by their darkest hours. Through the generosity of donors from across Canada and support from all levels of government, they transformed tragedy into community.
On June 1, we celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of the Portapique Community Centre, proof that when communities unite, they can create spaces that honour our past while building toward a happier, healthier future. I thank them for their example, and I thank the House for the time.