Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is looking for a more permanent way to honour our veterans.
Last week, Brady tabled a motion in the Ontario Legislature that said the Government of Ontario should direct municipalities to set aside, and secure in perpetuity, a painted crosswalk in remembrance of Canadian military veterans and soldiers, to honour their service and sacrifice and to show deep appreciation for the priceless gift of freedom.
With this motion, Brady is hopeful the province will pick it up and roll with it, despite the fact she is not towing a party line.
While Brady hopes for that outcome, she is making a plan B.
In the spring, she will present legislation on the issue if need be, taking time to work out all the kinks and craft the perfect wording.
Brady notes, this type of thing is not unheard of.
Across the province, several municipalities have taken it upon themselves to move forward with this idea – but Brady feels it’s an idea that is worth being the norm, and not a rare offshoot.
Brady said she has heard from the public, many of which asking for this kind of thing locally.
She doesn’t need to look far to see some bold new ideas that have made emotional impacts on the community while honouring our veterans.
Brady’s Private members bill, if it comes to that, would lay out the framework for this project and how it would be paid for.
Written by Matt LeBlanc