Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to rise on behalf of the people of Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola. I welcome everybody back to Parliament.
The first petition I wish to table is one that is very close to my heart. It is on the federal funding for the rebuilding and fast-tracking of the Red Bridge, a cultural and iconic landmark in Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola that was destroyed by arson. It connects the Kamloops mainland with the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc territory.
This is the first time I rise on this issue and I hope to rise many more times.