Thank you, Ms. Gladu.
First of all, I didn't attend because I had parliamentary obligations. You would understand that. Sometimes we have to be here in Ottawa and it's unavoidable. We can't make certain events. As important as that was, I just couldn't be there.
I know Londoners who held an important point of view were there. It's the point of view that says communities' interest must remain intact. This is a principle, colleagues, as you know, that the Supreme Court has commented on. It is not as if it is a suggestion. This is an obligation.
I come at the issue from that perspective, Ms. Gladu.
Yes, I consulted with regional MPs. Some are ambivalent on the matter. Others disagree with my perspective. That's democracy.
I would ask you, Ms. Gladu, to put yourself into my shoes, representing these thousands of people who are now being put into another riding and community of interest.
I mentioned Stoneybrook. If anyone knows London, they'll know what the brooks are. Stoneybrook would be separated from Donnybrook, Phillbrook, Pennybrook and Bobbybrook. You might ask about the names. I don't know whether it's an urban myth or it's reality, but apparently they take the name of—