I agree with others, including my colleague Mr. Lagassé, that this prorogation lasted far too long. It was not necessary, because we could have continued to operate the program. We know how the Speech from the Throne is prepared. It is done quickly. It can be done overnight.
In this case, prorogation was not necessary or desirable. The only reason for prorogation was to circumvent the work that four parliamentary committees had done. That reason is not mentioned in the report, which is supposed to provide the reasons for prorogation. I am sorry to tell the member who suggested that one month and a half is like an eternity in the life of a Parliament, that no, one month and a half is not an eternity in the life of a Parliament.