On this November 11th<\/sup>, we gather in our communities to honour the memory of those who served our country with courage and dedication. Remembrance Day reminds us that the peace and freedom we enjoy today in our municipalities were dearly won.<\/p>\n Our bilingual municipalities carry the legacy of families who saw their loved ones depart for the battlefields. In our villages, towns, and rural communities, every monument and every cenotaph bears the names of neighbours, friends, and family members who answered the call of duty.<\/p>\n Today, we pay tribute not only to the soldiers who fell in battle, but also to all our veterans who continue to live among us\u2014those who helped build our country and inspire us through their selfless service\u2014as well as those who serve today, safeguarding our freedoms and upholding the values we cherish.<\/p>\n As municipal leaders, we have a responsibility to preserve this memory, to teach future generations about the importance of sacrifice and service, and to keep the flame of remembrance alive in our local ceremonies, monuments, and in our hearts.<\/p>\n By honouring their courage, let us also commit ourselves to building communities where everyone feels safe, respected, and free\u2014places worthy of the country they defended.<\/p>\n Let us never forget.<\/p>\n