We have a double standard, Mr. Speaker. That, too, is clear. One law for English Canada's demands and another for Quebec. That, too, is clear. But you will not hear that from the people across the way.
With that precedent, the government will tell me once again that it could not guarantee Quebec a maximum of 25 per cent of the seats in the House of Commons under Bill C-69? No, the Quebec people are not fooled and will soon render judgment.
Therefore, Mr. Speaker, please note that the official opposition, proud defender of Quebec, cannot support a bill which does not provide any way to counter Quebec's loss of political weight in this House.
Bloc Quebecois members refuse to accept the gradual erosion of the power held by those representing one of Confederation's two founding peoples.
Mr. Speaker, do not ask us to go against our demands or vote against the interests of the Quebec nation. As you can understand, we will vote against this bill. I invite those who say that the bill is consistent with the report to read both the report and the bill. They will see that there is a difference.
I understand their wanting to close their eyes, their unwillingness to give Quebec its fair share of seats in this Parliament. I understand that their only goal is the assimilation of Quebec, pure and simple. What better way than to start with the House of Commons, so that francophones and Quebec cannot defend their interests in this House. That is why we will vote against this bill.