Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, Members are probably wondering why there are chairs set up in the great hall in front of our chamber doors. I wondered that as well this morning, Madam Speaker, and I made some subtle enquiries. I am pleased to inform the House that I have here a leaked, Protected "A" classification document from the RCMP. It informs the detachment that there is going to be an annual awards ceremony for "G" division.

It says, "Once again, we want to publicly acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our members and employees by holding a proper and befitting ceremony for such an event. We will gather to witness the following Members receive awards as indicated: long service medal, gold, 35 years, Sergeant Don Newman; long service medal, bronze, 25 years, Inspector McLeod; Staff Sergeant Chris Bergman; Staff Sergeant Rod O'Brien; long service, medal, 20 years, Staff Sergeant Dave Grundy; Sergeant Butts, who is also receiving the CO's commendation; Corporal Morash; Corporal Ron Jones; Corporal Forsythe-Erman and Constable Moffitt." The ceremony, according to the memo, will be held in the great hall at 1500 hours; in layman's terms, that is 3:00. "Dress will be Review Order #1 c/w stripped Sam Brown." I think that is the belt and sash they wear. "Medals for all ranks."

Madam Speaker, this is good news because people don't recognize the fact that RCMP are dedicated people. They work hard for people in the north and I have been familiar with them -- on a friendly basis, I must say -- for the last 35 or 40 years. I used to deliver laundry to them in Fort Smith when I was a kid. I have had a good acquaintance with them over the years and I would like to take this occasion, because I know some of them personally and I am sure...Madam Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to continue my statement.