Mr. Speaker, we have a rather curious turn of events here today.
Earlier last week the government in introducing this distinct society motion said it attached great importance to symbolism, even symbolic statements.
Now we have a proposed change in the Canadian coat of arms, a Canadian symbol, and the heritage minister who is supposed to be the guardian of these things dismisses it as inconsequential.
To whom does he believe this Canadian symbol belongs, to the sovereign, to the government, to some Liberal backbencher or to the people of Canada?