Mr. Speaker, last week I met with farm leaders in Atlantic Canada and attended the annual meeting of the National Farmers Union in Charlottetown.
The following resolution was carried by the NFU membership:
Whereas we supposedly live in a democratic country, and whereas much money is spent on getting MLAs and MPs elected to represent the people, therefore be it resolved that the NFU pressure all provincial premiers and the Prime Minister of Canada to allow elected officials to fairly represent the people who elected them by permitting free votes without fear of reprisal.
The hon. member for Malpeque seems to have forgotten what he did prior to being elected to the House. Let me think. Could it be the president of the National Farmers Union?
It appears as though there has been a change of mind for the hon. member for Malpeque since arriving in Ottawa. Instead of representing the wishes of his constituents, the member has decided to become a traditional politician, toe the Liberal Party line and become part of the Prime Minister's "Yes, whatever you say" club.
Now is the time for the hon. member for Malpeque and his seatmates to return to reality and recommit themselves to representing their constituents.