VICTORIA – Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Remembrance Day:

“We will pause for two minutes of silence today on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

“At cenotaphs across the province, we will stand alongside veterans, merchant mariners and serving members of the armed forces to reflect on the terrible cost of war.

“This sombre day is a reminder of the sacrifices of Canadians in two world wars and other conflicts around the globe. We also remember the price paid by their families.

“Remembrance Day also offers an opportunity to acknowledge the bravery of those who served, as well as the ongoing commitment of those who seek to preserve peace and security.

“Today, as we should every day, we remember the fallen who never came home. Lest we forget.”