Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the member for Wetaskiwin on his intervention.
I felt compelled to comment on what he said concerning the Canadian youth service corps. The member needs to understand that these programs are just that. They are programs. As members we have a great opportunity to work with our local communities to ensure that the programs considered and used in our ridings do provide good quality opportunities for our young people.
To my mind, that is part of the role of the member of Parliament. I would encourage the hon. member to consider that just because the government presents these programs, it does not mean that the government does not encourage and want the participation of all members of this House to make sure these programs work effectively and efficiently.