Mr. Speaker, we agree we have the best soldiers. They should also have a say in the decisions.
The Reform Party warned the government not to renew Canada's mandate. The situation was unstable and the lives of Canadians would be placed in unacceptable danger if they were recommitted to Bosnia. The government ignored this advice and for a third time Canadian soldiers are being held hostage.
Canadians are demanding action. According to a recent poll of thousands, 90 per cent wanted Canada to pull out now. Why is the government refusing to listen to Canadians? Why is it showing such a total lack of good judgment in setting its policy toward Bosnia?