Madam Speaker, this is a relevant motion. Over the last five to eight years the issue has been talked about in provincial legislatures. I refer to two specifically, British Columbia and my home province of Manitoba, where resolutions were passed. In Manitoba specifically, we were asking for the government to recognize it. There have been other motions brought to the floor of the House of Commons raising the issue.
When the Prime Minister made an apology in British Columbia, there were a number of Indo-Canadian community leaders who asked why the apology could not be made on the floor of the House of Commons?
I think the timing is right. The opportunity is still there for the Prime Minister to offer an apology. I do not quite understand why we would not do it here in the House.
As I said earlier, I suspect it is only a question of time before we actually hear that formal apology inside the House of Commons. I look forward to it and hope to be here on the day that occurs. I know it would mean a lot for a number of the constituents I represent.