Canadian Heritage committee  I would say that we are the largest support organization for veterans and the community in the country. Last year we gave out $17.5 million to veterans who needed assistance, and that's directly from the poppy funds that we raise from the end of October through to November 11.

Canadian Heritage committee  There are other national veterans organizations, but not on the scale of the Legion.

Canadian Heritage committee  I like to say that the Legion walks its talk. We support veterans on the ground.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you.

Canadian Heritage committee  They are very much.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, sir. Are you a member?

Canadian Heritage committee  Good. Thank you.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, sir. Good luck with the discussion.

Canadian Heritage committee  And then participating in that assembly.

Canadian Heritage committee  We just don't recognize it, that's all. That's what our members want us to say.

Canadian Heritage committee  Our firm belief, and it always has been, is that we get the kids in school. When we have Sonia Gallo from the York Catholic District School Board, one of the largest school boards in Toronto with over 55,000 kids.... I mean, she appeared with us doing the same thing. We want the

Canadian Heritage committee  No, I don't think it is, because this bill didn't come until after our convention in 2016. Our members have not pronounced anything on this bill. It's our general policy that they would go against making November 11 a holiday.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Have you ever been to a Legion convention?

Canadian Heritage committee  This will never stop. This is healthy debate, because it reaffirms the significance of what the day is supposed to mean for people. Any knowledge or reaffirmation of that significance, to us, is beneficial. The debate will never be over. We debate all sorts of things. This is o