Mr. Speaker, visiting Ottawa today are two remarkable individuals who founded the University of Guelph's serving scholars program: Dr. John Walsh and Lieutenant Darren Sargent of Guelph's 11th Field Artillery Regiment.
For eight years, the serving scholars program has provided academic accommodations and experiential learning opportunities while fostering a campus culture that values military service. It enables Canadian Armed Forces members to stay in the Reserve Force, grow professionally and gain knowledge that strengthens both their military careers and academic success. Serving scholars reminds us of a simple truth: Those who wear the uniform can also wear the cap and gown, because those who serve our nation deserve every chance to succeed in the classroom.
On behalf of the Parliament of Canada, I thank Dr. Walsh, newly promoted Lieutenant Sargent and all past and current students who have served and studied through the serving scholars program. Their dedication to Canada in uniform, in the classroom and in the community makes us very proud. I thank them for their service.