The reason why I ask this question is because we’ve heard a lot of fine words, especially from the Liberals, who are trying to convince people that they are against these changes.
Mr. Proulx, for example, talks like the great defender of small and medium-sized businesses. He is now opposed to these changes, but they were initially proposed by his party and his government. I would like it to be clear: these changes were implemented by the former Liberal government. The discussion must be an honest one. If we want to talk, all the facts must be on the table.
I never heard a single Liberal MP express opposition to these changes when the Liberal government was setting them up. That is an important fact that must be acknowledged.
I would also like to speak on the question of reverse auctions. Was the idea of reverse auctions considered in the original “The Way Forward” changes to procurement?