Hon. colleagues, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your heartfelt expressions of love and support for all those affected by the terrible tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.
We mourn those who have lost their lives. We send our prayers to the wounded and express our deepest gratitude to the medical and emergency personnel for their professionalism and caring and to the entire community surrounding CFB Wainwright for its resilience in the face of this unspeakable tragedy.
Today in the House, we are united in shock and in profound sadness, and our thoughts go out to the community of Wainwright and the families and friends affected by these devastating events.
The women and men in our armed forces sacrifice so much in their service to our country. The best of Canada are at CFB Wainwright, training to keep our country strong and our world free, to keep each and every one of us safe. Today we are reminded, from this place of safety, of how much our servicewomen and men give in order to be ready to defend us. Just as they are there to protect and serve, let us be there for them and their loved ones.
Today, as your words showed, Canada is united as one community standing in solidarity with Wainwright.
To the people of Wainwright, and to every member of Canada's armed forces, we in this House are united and stand with you. We hold you in our hearts, and we will walk with you on your long journey of loss and grief.
Thank you very much.
It being 11:40 a.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).
(The House adjourned at 11:40 a.m.)