I just wanted to ask the parliamentary secretary something. In light of what Mr. Volpe said about the amendment to clause 8, I think we should extend the period, that it should be five years instead of three.
But it says that nothing shall prevent the minister from contributing or advancing funds—because, at the end of the day, contributing can mean advancing funds and so forth. I think that, out of respect—I know this community is extremely proud and will see to fundraising—if we wanted to make it five years rather than making it conditional upon a determination regarding the funds, I could understand.
I would like the parliamentary secretary to think about it. Five years might be a good time frame to at least be able to have a definite date. I am certain that the community will be able to do it before that time frame.
I can also understand the government not wanting to back the National Capital Commission into a corner regarding the funds. The parliamentary secretary could check; we have a few minutes. I know he uses his BlackBerry, as do others. Perhaps he could extend it by two or five years. That would satisfy me.