REGINA, March 18, 2008 - On behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), Andrew Scheer, Member of Parliament (Regina-Qu'Appelle), will take part in the RCMP Heritage Centre's new speakers' series. He will pay tribute to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as an important symbol of Canadian identity.
An audience composed mainly of high school students, university students, and a troupe of RCMP cadets will gather to hear about the history of the RCMP over the past 134 years.
Mr. Scheer will speak about how the RCMP has evolved into a world renowned organization that has adapted as Canada has grown in population and diversity.
"The RCMP has been an integral part of Canada's historical and cultural landscape. They helped form and protect our nation and played a significant role in creating the Canadian identity," said Secretary of State Kenney. "They helped in the settlement of the Canadian West by keeping the peace as numerous cultures came together."
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Information:
Alykhan Velshi
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Jason Kenney,
PC, MP
Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity)
819 934-1122
Karen Worobec
RCMP Heritage Centre
306 737-7577
