Discussion · Oral Questions
Marie-France Lalonde Liberal
“More than 40,000 Canadians served in Afghanistan, and 165 Canadians died. I want the minister to explain why the new monument for this mission is important for veterans, their families, and all Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canada’s mission in Afghanistan was the largest deployment of Canadian troops since World War II. From 2001 to 2014, more than 40,000 Canadians served with courage and sacrifice. We honour the memory of the 158 service members and seven civilians who lost their lives. We must make sure this legacy lives on. Can the Minister of Veterans Affairs explain why today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the national monument to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is important, and what she hopes this day will mean to CAF members, veterans, families and Canadians?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, Canada’s mission in Afghanistan was the largest deployment of Canadian troops since World War II. From 2001 to 2014, more than 40,000 Canadians served with courage and sacrifice. We honour the memory of the 158 service members and seven civilians who lost their lives. We must make sure this legacy lives on. Can the Minister of Veterans Affairs explain why today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the national monument to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is important, and what she hopes this day will mean to CAF members, veterans, families and Canadians?