Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to express serious concerns.
In this House there is a separatist party that is quite open about its desire to break up Canada. We may not like its beliefs but its mandate is clear.
However, we have another party, the Reform Party, that does not like social programs, does not like our health care program, does not like the Canada pension plan and criticizes every attempt to end duplication. Time and time again that party has shown its contempt for Atlantic Canada. Now it says it will be the voice to represent Atlantic Canadians. I tell this House that Atlantic Canadians will not support a party that cannot decide what to support itself.
The Liberal Party agenda has always been clear. The Liberal government believes that all Canadians are born equal and deserve equal rights. We believe in offering a hand up to those in need and we continue to work night and day to rebuild an economy to assure that all Canadians have an opportunity for employment.