Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As my colleagues who spoke before me, I would like to say a few words on Remembrance Day. As November 11th approaches, it is important that we honour the contribution of the many Canadians who fought in wars and conflict in this past century. Remembrance Day is our opportunity to remember with gratitude and pride those who have died while serving their country and honour those who still carry the scars of the wars.

Mr. Speaker, it is only by understanding what the role the people of the North played as part of our war heritage, including the aboriginal people who went to great lengths to enlist and fight for this country, only then can we appreciate what we have achieved as a nation. There are many proud moments in our country's military history. Although we all consider Canada a peaceful country, there have been many occasions when we have had to defend peace and freedom, values that define us as Canadians.

While we honour those who lost lives and were in battle fronts, it is equally important that we show our appreciation to those who stayed home and worked to support the war effort. Mr. Speaker, it is important to know that most of these people were women.

This week across the North, children in our schools will be participating in activities that will make them aware of the role of Canadians at wartime. We would also assume that they will be made aware that we have many veterans in the North, some are possibly their grandfathers, uncles, cousins, and it is important to know that they participated as part of Canada's involvement in the wars.

November 11th is a sombre reminder of things that really matter in life; courage, determination and freedom that we sometimes take for granted. We all have challenges in life to face. Let us face them in the same spirit. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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