Madam Speaker, the hon. member for Edmonton Southwest used the words quibbling and bickering several times. That concerns me. As a new member in this House I have heard a lot of quibbling and bickering and quite frankly, it has come from that side of the House.
A colleague from eastern Canada not so very long ago talked about the people whose livelihood in fishing had been suspended. They were glad this government was helping them, that it was willing to stand up for what we might call our brothers and sisters in our family. I believe Canada is a family. I think the Reform Party shares this view and believes that Canada should continue to be a family and live as one. As a family, sometimes it is important to help each other. When we talk about putting money into different parts of Canada sometimes that is the reality. In tough times we have to stick together and do what is right for the country.
Members have spoken today about history repeating itself. Many times in Canada's history it has been very positive to put money into different parts of Canada and to have jobs flourish and grow through that. Sometimes a hand up is a help.
Does the hon. member honestly believe there is a simple solution? Should people only look out for themselves in their own backyards and not for the rest of the people in the community or country? Does the member believe that being a grab all and keeping it for himself would promote growth and jobs?