Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I also want to thank you, Senator Meredith.
This is a very unifying bill. You probably know that we are favourable to it. We have actually tried many times to pay tribute to Mr. Alexander. However, we have felt that, for the Conservative Party, putting this forward at all costs was personal.
I hope this bill will be passed in a highly congenial setting, and that the Conservatives won't brag about it as if it was only about their business and their hero. That would be unfortunate. I do not think this would be a good way to pay tribute to the man you refer to as Linc, at least based on everything I have heard about him.
We often talk about young people, about youth, and the example Mr. Alexander set for them. Beyond instituting an official day, how could we provide.... I am biting my tongue so I don't say roll out. My concern is that this day will be partisan in nature.
I would like this to be based on “wikipediism“ and neutrality. I would like us to describe Mr. Alexander's achievements in order to inspire young people.
Do you have an idea of how this will be done? I hope it will be in the least partisan way possible.