Mr. Speaker, as colleagues know, I sponsored a private member's bill to make December Christian heritage month. Christians make up over half the population of Canada. Many other major religions have a heritage month, and this helps us to understand the different faiths and their practices and to promote tolerance in our land of religious freedom.
Many people across our nation have been inspired to approach their mayor and council to proclaim December as Christian heritage month. Eighteen cities and areas have proclaimed it so far. My thanks go to Rideau Lakes, Saskatoon, Brampton, Whistler, Welland, Ajax, Clarington, Pickering, Durham, Wainfleet, Caledon, Aurora, Milton, Prince George and Orillia.
If someone would like to have their area make this proclamation, my office is happy to help. Together we can proclaim Christian heritage month across the nation.