Very briefly, this would provide the opposition members an opportunity to meet with groups that are planning celebrations to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The minister and I, members of the department, and members of Parks Canada have been conducting consultations with interested stakeholder groups.
I have tried to get this before the committee before. It's been rejected every time. I really think, given that the government has budgeted a significant amount of money, that members of the committee might want to know about this important historical event that will be celebrated not just in Quebec and Ontario but right across Canada, and what the efforts are that we're undertaking.
To me, this is a quintessential type of focus for a committee like this to review. I hope opposition members support it.