Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning, minister.
I'd like to make a brief remark in passing: it's been 140 years since Confederation, and it's been 140 years that either the Liberals or the Conservatives have been in power. Whether things go poorly or whether things go well definitely depends on those governments, but I don't think we're here for that this morning; we're here to move matters forward. In any case, you won't be able to blame the Bloc or the NDP, since we've never exercised power. I think we're here in order to advance good causes.
Minister, I'd like to know whether the veterans bill of rights is foolproof. I'll explain. Currently in Canada, for example, we have the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is immutable, which we can't change one iota.
My question is simple: will we have a charter to which we can make improvements any time so that it can evolve through time? Let's get this straight: I don't mean every week, but let's say once every five years or so. I believe that the 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms is outdated today and that people use it too often to defend personal interests. I'd like to have your opinion on that point.