Mr. Speaker, on October 30 the people of Quebec will be called upon to make the most important decision in the history of their province and this country, that being should Quebec separate, yes or no?
Canadians from coast to coast want Quebec to remain an integral part of Canada.
The last thing francophones across this great country want is for their nation to disintegrate. Many francophones from my riding of Thunder Bay-Atikokan have communicated to me the sadness they would feel should Quebec separate.
The constituents of my riding plead to all Quebecers to reflect on the virtues of Canada and to preserve our national unity. I am confident that as Quebecers look back on their lives as Canadians, they will see mostly benefits and positive experiences.
Our country was born of two cultures who share a sense of family. We may all be different from one another but, at the end of the day, we are still one big family.