Canadian Heritage committee  In my discussion with the Mi'kmaq Confederacy, this was the statement they had given me. I wanted it in writing so we'd all be on the same wavelength for the future and we'd have it for both houses. They were satisfied with that. However, let me suggest that if it's the feeling

Canadian Heritage committee  On a go forward basis, that's a good term. I think the fact that we asked and that they were able to give us a statement.... What's interesting, though, is that when consultation occurred, when the province passed its motion in the legislature, it did not consult in that case.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Great.

Canadian Heritage committee  I can summarize it in one word. They were appalled. They see this as a public institution, and as far as the public of Prince Edward Island and summer visitors were concerned, to have to pay to visit this institution was appalling, because it's a very popular place, as Mr. Easter

Canadian Heritage committee  Okay. There's always a risk of leaving somebody out; sorry about that.

Canadian Heritage committee  He'll remember. As was already mentioned, there were two members of Parliament who previously introduced such a bill in the House. Way back, for those of you who will remember, George Proud initially had a bill in this regard, too. That goes back a long time, at least 15 years.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you.

Canadian Heritage committee  It will be less than that, not to worry. We only give five minutes in the Senate so that's what I was prepared for.

Canadian Heritage committee  Honourable colleagues, thank you for the opportunity to speak today on Bill S-236, an act to recognize Charlottetown as the birthplace of Confederation. I was pleased to hear the second reading speeches in the House of Commons. It was a wonderful opportunity for the House to deba