That's the issue. The Liberal Party has 34 MPs, which is fewer than what the NDP had. The issue is not whether the party is third or fourth, but how many MPs it has. Unless I'm mistaken, the Liberal Party currently has 34 members. The NDP had 36 in the previous Parliament. You are suggesting more floor time for the Liberal Party, which has even fewer members than the NDP had in the previous Parliament. That makes no sense.
That's too bad because, if the government imposes its will, Mr. Bélanger's opposition to our suggestion would make the Liberal Party lose its second round. He'd have to take responsibility for that outcome. His comment was not good for the Liberal Party, as it has clouded the issue, and that's why we're in this situation now.