Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to thank Father Labat, Bernie Ouelette, and many other individuals in my constituency who worked hard to organize the funeral services for the late Bishop Piche.
The refreshments served were greatly appreciated and I want to thank my constituents who donated so generously. Mr. Speaker, there are so many people to thank. My colleagues, who travelled, including yourself, I also want to thank my colleagues in this House who allowed for changing of the sitting hours, so that we could partake in the services without disruption of business in the House.
Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I did not take the time to thank, Sister Sutherland, who spoke so eloquently about the late Bishop Piche. Sister Sutherland is currently writing the memoirs of Bishop Paul Piche. He allowed Sister Sutherland to open the first shelter in the Northwest Territories for abused women.
Mr. Speaker, which reminds me, the "Take Back the Night March" is on tonight in my constituency. I would like to take a moment to encourage my constituents to participate in this march. The purpose of the march is to enhance awareness, and to work towards zero violence against women, which I know the late Bishop Piche so strongly believed in.
Thank you.
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