Welcome, Minister. I want to talk to you about a couple of the things that you mentioned in your opening remarks in terms of your priorities.
One of the priorities you mentioned was ensuring that veterans are remembered. The pinnacle of remembrance in this country—and it shouldn't be the only time we remember—is November 11, Remembrance Day. That's a time when thousands of Canadians gather to pay their respects to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and to show their support for our men and women who have served and who continue to serve. One of the key elements for many people in those ceremonies is an element of prayer. Unfortunately, there was a directive that came out under your government on October 11 indicating that Canadians will no longer be able to engage in prayer at public ceremonies such as Remembrance Day.
Can you tell us what's behind that decision that your government's made? Why are you telling Canadians that they don't have the right and the ability to pray for those who've fallen and those who fought for this country?