A time to thank Canada’s veterans

country. Indeed, throughout our country’s history, Canadian men and women have bravely fought tyranny and evil around the world, defending our country, our values and our way of life

During the First World War, more than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served overseas, while thousands more trained in preparation to join them, and hundreds of thousands of other Canadians worked on the home front to support the war effort.

In places like Dieppe, Vimy and Passchendale, entire generations sacrificed to defend freedom, peace and democracy and ultimately established Canada as an independent force on the global stage.

Later in Korea and most recently in places like Afghanistan and Northern Iraq, Canada’s long and proud history of fighting for what is principled and just has continued.

We are eternally grateful for Canada’s Veterans who, at great personal cost defend our freedoms. On Remembrance Day, let us reflect on these freedoms and renew our determination to never forget the legacy and tremendous sacrifices of Canada’s Veterans.

This Remembrance Day, please join me in extending a heartfelt thank you to Canada’s Veterans.

Lest we forget.

Rob Moore,

Conservative Shadow

Minister for Atlantic Issues