moved for leave to introduce Bill C-297, an act to promote the observance of two minutes of silence on Remembrance Day.
Mr. Speaker, this bill is identical to one I introduced which was debated in the previous parliament. It is based on a similar statute adopted by the parliament of Ontario and the Westminster parliament.
It would formally recognize and invite Canadians to observe two minutes of silence on Remembrance Day. It is the fruit of recommendations from the Royal Canadian Legion and other veteran organizations.
I look forward at some point in this parliament to presenting over 50,000 petition signatures in support of the bill.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)