Mr. Speaker, yesterday was Heritage Day, a day that I invite all Canadians to celebrate and embrace, and to take the time to reflect on the shared values that unite us as a people in these times of global uncertainty.
Our heritage consists of shared symbols: the collections held in our museums, libraries and archives; the buildings, cultural landscapes and archaeological sites that bear witness to the lives of our ancestors; our breathtaking parks and natural spaces; our traditions, customs, languages and stories. In essence, everything that reflects Canada's cultural diversity is part of the common heritage of all Canadians.
I would also like to highlight the work of the Heritage Canada Foundation in partnership with Industry Canada to provide Heritage Day kits to ministries of education--