Hon. Raymonde Gagné (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): My statement this afternoon will address two topics. First, I want to highlight the courageous determination that we are witnessing every day from Ukraine’s leaders and citizens. They have given new meaning to the word “heroism.” Their resistance reminds the world that democracy cannot be taken for granted. As a Manitoba senator, I represent a province that has been home to a large Ukrainian diaspora since the beginning of the 21st century. On their behalf and along with all Canadians, we stand united in solidarity.