moved for leave to introduce Bill C-451, an act to establish an oath of allegiance to the flag of Canada.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to table my private member's bill, an act to establish an oath of allegiance to the flag of Canada. Many of my hon. colleagues and constituents will remember that I originally introduced this bill a few years ago; however, it died on the order paper, so I am pleased to have the opportunity to reintroduce it today.
This bill calls on a parliamentary committee to work with Canadians to draft an oath of allegiance to our flag. The oath would not be mandatory, but would be a way for Canadians to express their love for our flag and all that it represents.
I look forward to working with my hon. colleagues on both sides of the House to help make this bill a reality.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)