moved for leave to introduce Bill C-292, an act to commemorate the birthplace of Confederation.
Madam Speaker, as you probably know, this bill has been a project of mine for the last number of years. The purpose of the bill is to allow the Minister of Canadian Heritage to erect plaques or set up museums to mark Charlottetown as the birthplace of Confederation.
In 1864 the Fathers of Confederation met in Charlottetown and laid the foundation for this great country. A few years ago the House passed my motion recognizing Charlottetown as the birthplace of Confederation. The time has come for the federal government to act on that recognition.
This bill provides the government with the authority to act. I urge all members in the House to support the commemoration of this great historical event.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)