Mr. Speaker, it is an honour just to ask a question of the hon. member and thank him for bringing this motion forward, and put on the record that the Green Party of Canada supports unequivocally recognition of Emancipation Day. It is recognized in many countries around the world. I am particularly pleased to note our historic breakthrough this year that our new leader, Annamie Paul, is the first Black woman leader of any federal political party in Canada.
What more can we do as individual members of Parliament? We know that private members' bills and motions can take their time to wend their way through the House. How do we make sure this becomes law before the end of this Parliament?