Madam Speaker, the member raises the interesting point of bringing 1800 solutions to 1994 problems.
In 1800, when the CPR was being put together, we did not have the gigantic welfare state we presently have. We did not have unemployment insurance. We did not have 53 per cent of all government spending going to individuals in a giant welfare state like the Liberals in particular pioneered through the seventies.
With the greatest respect, I must agree with the member about the Canadian Pacific. Clearly it is a fact of history that it tied Canada together; it is a done deal. How much did it really cost Canada by coming out west when we take a look at the amount of property that was given to the corporation, or by coming out west when we take a look at the fact that we are still basically paying for the line?
That is fine. That is history. I am proud of Canada. I am proud to be a Canadian. I am happy the CPR was brought in. However I suggest with the greatest respect that he is bringing an 1800 solution to a 1994 problem.