Shannon Miedema

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 11 wordstoday I would like to call attention to National Volunteer Week, ProcedureClaims · 24 wordswhich runs from April 19 to 25, 2026.¹ It is a time to celebrate the outstanding commitment of volunteers. Our country runs on volunteers. Anecdote · 27 wordsEveryone in this room can agree that we would not be standing in this House without the tireless work of the volunteer organizers who got us here.Anecdote Thanks · 99 wordsIn Halifax, I would like to give a special shout-out to the dedicated volunteers who helped during the campaign, as well as those who continue to support me in this role. I would like to also recognize the volunteer firefighters; event organizers; those who work with our food banks and in health care, environmental and arts organizations; and all those who dedicate themselves to strengthening our community. I want to thank all volunteers everywhere in Canada. This National Volunteer Week, and in recognition of the United Nations International Volunteer Year, I would like to thank all of Canada’s volunteers.²Thanks Claims · 8 wordsTheir contributions make a difference in people’s lives.