Madam Speaker, I would say it depends on what the government wants. If it wants to sidestep the issue, buy time, or simply call an election and not have to do anything beforehand, then yes, have a national conversation.
Really, all the government has to do is take Bill C‑390 and introduce a similar bill. That would allow legislatures to move forward if they are ready. Those that need to debate the issue will debate it and, when they are ready, advance requests will be allowed in those provinces.
I do not understand why the government wants to convince people before the debate even takes place in the provinces. It is not up to one government, whatever its political stripe, to decide for everyone. For example, I would have no issue with this becoming a provincial election issue.