OTTAWA, ON – Today, Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, made a statement in the House of Commons in commemoration of the 92^nd Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

“Mr. Speaker,

Ninety-two years ago, on Easter Monday of 1917, the four Divisions of the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge and earned Canada a place on the international stage.”

“The Canadian commanders devised an innovative battle plan to take back the ridge—a plan executed to near-perfection by the Canadian Corps.”

“Tragically, the glory Canada won on that day came with a heavy price. By the fourth day of battle, our Canadians controlled the entire ridge. But 3,600 Canadians gave their lives in this triumph.”

“One of Canada’s most impressive tributes now stands on the battlefield of Vimy Ridge. The majestic Canadian National Vimy Memorial stands as a reminder of the heroic battle and as a tribute to the brave men and women who served their country during the First World War.”

“They defended with honour the values upon which our country was founded: freedom, democracy and the rule of law. The same values that Canada’s military men and women are currently defending around the world.”

“Ninety-two years after that fateful Easter Monday, we pay tribute to our proud history and we honour those who continue to serve today.”