On one side, the theme must be something that can be received anywhere in the country. It's the 150th anniversary. For most Canadians, that's enough. But I understand what you are talking about.
It's difficult to have a national theme that involves all regions and that relates to the great diversity of the programming that we'll have in 2017. Perhaps you could discuss that with your witnesses here, in committee.
Our role as leader on this issue means that we are approaching all the departments and institutions, whether it's the Department of Finance, Agriculture, Industry, the Environment or Parks Canada, and asking them what they have planned.
Once we have all the elements on the table, we will be able to find an appropriate theme.
I can assure you that the main theme of 2017 for the 150th anniversary will be something pan-Canadian that inspires, speaks of the past and of the future and that will no doubt be able to involve all of Canada's regions and perspectives.