Canadian Heritage committee  Very briefly, I don't see how the Italian community should accept any less than the apology that was given to other communities, and that is an apology in the House of Commons. It's something that isn't new to this government. We've been asking for this for many years, and even following then Prime Minister Mulroney's statement.

Canadian Heritage committee  There was a commitment of $12.5 million to be disbursed over a period of five years.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just have a little preamble before I introduce everyone, if I may. Mr. Chairman, members of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, on behalf of all of the members of the Canadian Italian community here today, I would like to thank you for giving us this opportunity to appear before you today.