Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to recognize that 12 years ago yesterday, April 17, 1982, on the front lawns of the Parliament Buildings the Canadian Constitution was repatriated.
A few days ago, last Friday, the Prime Minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall signed an amendment to that same Constitution with Prince Edward Island.
Yes, federalism is alive and well in Canada and last Friday is just another example of that.
The beauty of the Constitution and that of federalism is that they contain the principles of pluralism, diversity and tolerance in today's society.
I congratulate Canadians today. Federalism and the Constitution represent the very fabric and the will of this great nation and its people.