Mr. Speaker, I welcome the question because the member is absolutely right. The exhibitions, the programs, the services at these two museums are a vital part of our history and indeed by learning from our history, of our future.
I want to draw the attention of the House to this. I do not know how many people listened to CBC Radio this morning, but if I caught the story right, there was a really regrettable incident at the museum this morning. Some of the art was threatened because janitorial staff used chemicals that put the art work in danger. This strike is having a devastating impact on the workers at the museum and also on the art that is a critical part of our national heritage.
We need to end this strike. Canadians value these museums. They value fair labour practices. They stand in solidarity with the 420 men and women of the PSAC. I would urge every member of the House to do the same and support the PSAC workers. They have offered to go back to arbitration.
I urge all members of the government side to talk to management and encourage it also to agree to arbitration. I know this strike can be resolved in that way.