Mr. Speaker, it is almost a repeat of the last group here. If the Liberals had only had one more term they would have got it done.
When my friend speaks about having all of the support back in the day when the Liberals were the majority, I am rather surprised that they did not get it done. There is obviously a reason and I am sure my friend, if he had more time, could explain to everyone why they did not get it done in those 13 years.
As I have stated, first responders are primarily employed by municipal, provincial or territorial governments and all the provinces and territories have some legal framework in place for first responders.
We have made it obvious that this government has taken measures to work collectively with our provincial and municipal partners to ensure that these brave men and women are well prepared to help Canadians when needed.
I just wish that if my friend had felt so strongly during those 13 years he would have got it done then and we would not be debating it today.