Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I am happy to have this opportunity to talk about these concerns related to the situation in Alberta, a province that is very dear to us.
As a Quebecer, I firmly believe that we have to look after all our fellow citizens right across the country, particularly in Alberta, whose economic situation poses a great challenge to the Canadian economy, to say the least.
I have to admit, Mr. Chair, that I am disappointed by the debate today. In the vote, we saw that the member from the third party and the government members voted to continue the debate, while the official opposition voted against its own debate, its own report. I'm sorry, but I have to say—