Mr. Speaker, today, Peter Kennedy’s family, friends and colleagues bid him farewell for the last time. 

Peter, a 50-year-old worker at the Cliff Heating and Cooling Plant, passed away on Tuesday from injuries suffered in a boiler explosion at the plant.

Two other workers were injured in the same incident.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of this House and all others working in downtown Ottawa who have benefitted from the hard work of Peter and his co-workers at the Cliff Plant, I wish to recognize Peter’s service to our community.  Their work was responsible for our health and comfort in our workplace.

I also extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Terry, his family, friends and colleagues.

Mr. Speaker, this tragic incident reminds us about the importance of workplace safety.  As you know, accidents are preventable.  In Peter’s memory, we must affirm our commitment to ensuring safety at workplace.

Once again, Mr. Speaker, let us take a moment today to think about Peter and honour his memory.

Thank you.