Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome members back to the House and to mark the beginning of the new year.
We are living in a time of profound global uncertainty. International rules are being challenged, long-standing institutions are under strain, and we are witnessing the emergence of power vacuums and growing instability across regions. In moments like these, Canada must be clear about who we are and what we stand for. The House must come together, above partisanship, to defend the sovereignty and independence of nations.
Residents in my riding of Honoré-Mercier have been clear that Canada or Greenland or Denmark belong to them and to them alone. We must stand firm in defence of our sovereignty. Canada will always remain a proud independent nation because, as the Prime Minister reminded us, we have the capacity “to build our strength at home and to act together.” Canada thrives because we are Canadian. I call on all members of the House to act together to defend Canada's sovereignty.