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House Hansard - 335

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 19, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 335 - Jun/19/24
Ms. Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge the Government of Canada to purchase the National Field of Honour military cemetery in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, where 22,500 Canadians and allied veterans are laid to rest. It is Canada's largest military cemetery, a national historic site, and it is under the care and responsibility of the non-profit Last Post Fund, which is quickly running out of funds. Temporary funding is a short-term solution. We need a permanent solution. This initiative is essential, because it maintains the site in perpetuity, demonstrates the commitment to veterans and families, and preserves national and international honour. We can can show support by signing petition e-4984, which has already been signed by hundreds, including former federal and provincial ministers, a former governor general and the chief of the armed forces. Let us make sure that this symbol of our national pride remains a meaningful site that is respected by all Canadians. It is the right thing to do.
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