Mr. Speaker, the leader of the Bloc Quebecois showed unprecedented contempt for democracy in a statement he made the day before yesterday as he was leaving the House.
He said, and I quote: "Never again will sovereignists beg the rest of Canada for anything. Never again will we negotiate on unequal terms". The Bloc leader must set his personal frustrations aside and accept the outcome of Monday's referendum.
Quebecers have rejected the option of Quebec separation. As a federal member of Parliament representing a Quebec riding, the Bloc leader must acknowledge Quebecers' wishes. Separation has been rejected. Let us now work on bringing about the changes that Quebecers want within Canada.