Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise to present two petitions this morning.
The first petition is about the memorial grant for first responders. The petitioners note that first responders put their lives on the line to protect Canadians and that their families may face significant financial hardship when tragedy strikes. They call upon the Government of Canada to increase the memorial grant to reflect inflation and ensure that it is indexed annually. They believe that the families of first responders who make the ultimate sacrifice deserve the support that reflects the rising cost of living.