Thank you, Mr. Chair. I refuse to accept the arrogant and condescending attitude of the parliamentary secretary today. At some stage, enough is enough.
It is not just a local project. And since when are local projects not important? A number of mayors are in favour of this project that affects a large region, Quebec's metropolis. I find that very condescending. I too want to get this on the record.
The ministers from Quebec have been working on this issue. The fact that he did not get an application and his minister does not talk to him is another story. One thing is for certain: this is an extremely important issue. It is not a public relations stunt. This is a very important issue for the people in west Montreal, for the greater Montreal area. We all too often hear that we are waiting for the government to get on board before we do. As politicians and representatives of the public, our role is to improve the quality of people's lives.
I am not going to accept that this morning. I can understand the part about funding and all that. But there is no need to be condescending and to dismiss this motion as if it were a piece of junk. It is very important for greater Montreal from both an economic and social vantage point.
When you are the mayor of a municipality, you represent a group of people. Those people came from all over Montreal's West Island, and they spoke to this issue with one voice. Actually, that would complement the train between the downtown core and the Montreal airport.
I would just like my colleague the parliamentary secretary, whom I actually quite like, to take a deep breath and drop his arrogance this morning. His attitude must be related to the fact that it is snowing again.
The issue is important. It is a priority. The hon. member for Vaudreuil-Soulanges can go on the news with that; any method is a good way to raise awareness. But let's not dismiss this quality issue just because of the approach.
I think we should vote, Mr. Chair. I would like a recorded vote on this issue.