I've never suggested that this would be scuttled as a consequence of this motion, but there's a consequence here beyond the legalities of the House of Commons. The consequence is--and this is what I was saying at the last meeting about what is in the best interest of taxpayers--if you have a majority of members in the House expressing a lack of support for it--and, as you've said at this committee, we know the Liberals in the past supported this policy, just 18 months ago--and it's a minority Parliament--and who knows how long minority Parliaments last--this could have a serious consequence on the ability of the federal government to get the best taxpayers' dollars as we are marketing the buildings as we speak. There is a financial consequence to doing this in terms of our negotiating position as far as getting bids for these government buildings goes. There's a consequence. That's the concern.
On June 7th, 2007. See this statement in context.