Canadians enjoy Canada Day in many ways, but first and foremost, it’s about celebrating the country we love. From coast to coast to coast, Canadian society is guided by a shared belief in freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
Sixty-five years ago, Canadian troops liberated the Netherlands from tyranny. We freed an entire country. Today, our brave men and women in uniform are making a difference for the people of Haiti, and for the people of Afghanistan. Please take time to remember them and their families.
The end of this session of Parliament brings the opportunity for me to travel throughout the riding and take part in many of the local events and meet personally with constituents and hear their concerns. I take my obligation seriously to voice your ideas and concerns in Ottawa so, when I am in your area, I hope you’ll make time to come and meet with me.
No matter how you choose to spend Canada Day, our country’s 143rd birthday, I hope you take a moment to reflect on what a great place we live in, how incredibly fortunate we are, and how incredibly proud we are to be Canadian.
