My question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Senator Gold, Canadians across the country are embracing a renewed sense of national pride, with many choosing to display symbols of patriotism, like the Canadian flag, at home, in their communities and online. In that spirit, can the government confirm whether there are any policies or directives that prevent federal public servants or employees of Crown corporations from displaying modest patriotic symbols, such as a Canadian flag or a lapel pin, at their workplace?

Senator Gold, in times when our sovereignty is under attack, national unity and pride should be celebrated, I think, from the rooftops. It would be deeply unfortunate if government workplaces were an exception to that. Thank you for getting that answer because I think it is important that the Carney government commit to ensuring that patriotic expression in federal workplaces is respected and even encouraged by our government.