Thank you so much, Mr. Chair.
It is very distressing for me, as a person who's worked on behalf of veterans for so long, to hear about some of the activities that are happening that disrespect such an important monument in our country.
I have to reflect on the fact that I've had members from my own constituency back in B.C. come all the way here to bring a memento of a loved one they have lost. We arrange for it to be delivered. That process is incredibly sacred. People who protect that space receive it and bring it down below.... That person knows that the picture of their loved one, something that they've brought, is there to remember them. This is just so distressing.
I'm wondering, Mr. Chair, if I can, through you, ask Mr. Déry one more question.
With this happening and people surrounding that space, putting up tents and desecrating it—as we heard today—does this prevent any scheduled maintenance of the monument? I can't imagine you can go there to make sure that things are cleaned and taken care of.
You also spoke about the people who do these rounds. With this occupation, I'm wondering if they are any longer able to do those rounds and fulfill their commitment to that monument and to the people who serve this country.