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During question period on veterans’ matters, a Liberal member asked the minister about the importance of the planned national monument to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, noting that more than 40,000 Canadians served there between 2001 and 2014 and that 158 service members and seven civilians died. The minister replied that a groundbreaking ceremony for the monument had taken place earlier that day and said it will honour the service and sacrifice of those who served and died in the mission.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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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.”
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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?

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Jill McKnight

Liberal

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“We broke ground today for a new monument. It will honour the Canadians who served and died during the mission in Afghanistan.”
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Mr. Speaker, I thank all my colleagues who were able to join us a short time ago for today’s groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the national monument to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. This is a long overdue step in ensuring that the service and sacrifice of Canadians, notably the 158 Canadian Armed Forces members and the seven civilians who gave their lives, are remembered. The monument will serve as a place of solemn reflection, remembrance and learning for generations to come, a place where Canadians can better understand the contributions made in the pursuit of peace, security and human dignity. For all Canadians, this day is an opportunity to come together in gratitude to honour those who have served and to reaffirm—

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