Mr. Speaker, we have many validators for our position. My colleague quoted, in particular, Dr. Lorne Holyoak.
We also have the Canadian Historical Association, the Canadian Anthropology Society, Canadian Archaeological Association. They have said, “On behalf of our respective associations, we write to express our serious concern regarding the lack of extensive or systematic engagement of the professional community”.
We have Victor Rabinovitch, president and CEO of the museum for 11 years. George MacDonald, founding director from 1983 to 1988, said, “I was shocked to hear”, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, “claim that the Aboriginal Peoples are excluded from the displays in the Canada Hall”.
The Canadian Association of Universities also backs our position.
There has to be a good reason why these associations are all backing our position, could the member expand on that?