Thank you, Madam Chair.
I want to thank the Legion for coming forward today. I have to confess that originally my position on this legislation wasn't arrived at, and I have found this a very interesting conversation today.
To begin with, I think we need to clarify a few things. Mr. Schellenberger was the chair of the culture and heritage committee, but this has been his bill that's been coming through this process the entire time. I think it is incumbent upon all of us to thank Mr. Schellenberger for the passion and commitment he's had for educating Canadians on this. I know for myself I've learned quite a bit when it comes to medals and insignias.
I guess my comment to Mr. White is that I'm a little confused with your presentation today. Are you against this bill because it is your right as a veteran and veterans have the right to do as they want with their medals? Is the Legion against this bill because of that, or does the Legion recommend a whole bunch of changes that should be made to this bill?