That's an important statement, because it certainly flies in the face of the statements made by the minister when I've asked this question over and over again in the House. So I thank you for that.
I want to ask you another question. There has been a lot of discussion about the aging of our buildings and the maintenance of the buildings. Unfortunately, we don't see the historical significance.... Really, part of the patrimony of this country lies in these buildings, whether it's Parliament, whether it's the Prime Minister's residence. I think there's not attachment as there is in some countries in Europe. I find that very unfortunate, because if we don't have these national symbols we don't really have much then to offer Canadians in future generations.
In terms of the repair and the state they are in, I'm also concerned about whether our buildings are accessible to those who have mobility challenges. How do we make sure that when we do make the repairs, those issues are properly addressed?