Mr. Speaker, I have in hand a calendar that was provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage, by the heritage minister. She said that it is to guide us to events and dates which have particular significance for our heritage and identity as a nation.
As I go over the calendar it is rather interesting that she guides us to International Artists Day, the anniversary of the Canadian flag and the week of solidarity with people struggling against racial discrimination. But, guess what? There is no Easter. There is no Good Friday.
I carry on. The World Book and Copyright Day is an important day. The World Telecommunications Day is an important day. International Children's Day of Broadcasting. But, guess what? There is no Christmas on this one either.
Yesterday the heritage minister told the newspapers that her department's omission of these days was just a mistake. To the minister I say yeah, right.