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House Hansard - 297

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
Mr. Adam Chambers (Simcoe North, CPC)
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Mr. Speaker, today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the late Jim Flaherty, former finance minister of Canada. At the time, the news of his passing was a shock to many colleagues in this place. Sometimes the stark recognition of our own mortality puts our minor differences in perspective. His career was dedicated to public service. In fact, his favourite speech was entitled “Public service is good for you”. In it, he challenged young people to enter careers in public service for its rewarding and fulfilling nature. Many of his accomplishments will withstand the test of time: the registered disability savings plan, the working income tax benefit, and the start of the ready, willing and able program. While Jim would have strong opinions on the challenges facing the country today and the budget, I suspect what would matter most are the many accomplishments of Christine and the pride he would have in his three boys. Quinn recently welcomed a child, Galen will marry this summer, and John works at the Abilities Centre. Let us remember Jim fondly and let us extol the virtues of public service and encourage others to rise to the challenge to serve the public good.
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