I agree with my colleagues. It is obvious that, in northern Ontario, providing services to people is difficult. I go from community to community to provide community workshops. However, we must not forget that it is very difficult for members to travel. The territory to be covered is stretched out, and it will be even more so. For example, I have to drive to Ottawa, which is a six-hour drive. There are almost no flights I can take. The schedule is really inconvenient for us as MPs. We go home on Friday night, have Saturday in our constituency, then have to come back to Ottawa on Sunday.
When the riding of Kiiwetinoong—Mushkegowuk was suggested, we pointed out that the MP would have to arrive and leave in the same day, as there are no flight options. This does not really provide the representation that people need. We really need to consider providing representation to people, as well as their need to be represented.