Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Given that that while it is the first day, but the last day we will be sitting for a while, and I will be taking my time to talk to my constituents over the next days and weeks, I know that one of the most important things I will be doing in the next while is to attend the Remembrance service in ten days time.

Mr. Speaker, at the ceremony I will be laying a wreath on behalf of the veterans of the Korean War, of which there are a few in Yellowknife. Mr. Speaker, I will be taking my time to honour and remember those who have served for our country and lost their lives in conflict and battlegrounds around the world in order that we have the freedom that we do to debate the issues.

Mr. Speaker, the Korean War had a great impact on the country and I do not know if everybody knows, but over 26,000 Canadians served in the Korean War and Canada was the third largest contingent, only smaller than the United States and the United Kingdom. As I stated in the House before, there were 73 aboriginal members who served in the Korean War.

As I reflect on a lot of things that happen in this House and I look forward to going out to the community and visiting my constituents and explaining what is happening, I think that the Remembrance service will give me a special time to reflect on lots of rights and freedoms that we enjoy and we exercise and that we are grateful for.

I would like to also take this time, if I am not totally out of line, to thank the staff for a lot of hard work they have done to make the work possible. I wish the Members very well until the next time I see you. Thank you.

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