Mr. Speaker, on February 4, my parents, Abe and Susan Epp, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary.
The world has changed in extraordinary ways since 1961. Humanity has landed on the moon and has survived the Cold War, Canada adopted its flag, and global adoption of the Internet and mobile phones has transformed how people connect, work and understand the world. Daily life today would be nearly unrecognizable to the young couple who began their journey all those years ago.
Changes often arrive faster than anyone expects. While technology and all facets of society have shifted, my parents built a life rooted in commitment, adaptability and love. Their story reminds us that while the world may change at breathtaking speed, the values that truly matter, partnership, resilience and care for one another, can endure and still give us hope and optimism for what lies ahead.
I ask my colleagues to please join me as I congratulate my parents on 65 years of space travel, smart phones and surviving each other.