Earlier, Minister, you stated that it would be undignified for the government to apologize too often. I'd like to dispute that contention. When one makes a mistakes, the least one can do is issue a dignified apology, until such time as the victims are prepared to accept that apology. It takes a big man to apologize. Making an apology at a reception or dance is one thing, but it isn't enough. We want you to issue an apology in the House of Commons.
The very least an honourable government can do is to openly admit to the members of the House of Commons that it made a mistake and apologize for it. And it should continue to apologize until the victims are satisfied with and accept these apologies. That's what a responsible government must do, a government that has the welfare of its citizens and in this case, of the Italian-Canadian community, at heart.