Mr. Speaker, I listened with great interest to what my friend opposite said. Unfortunately, I am not quite clear about what he said, and I would appreciate it if he could explain a few things to me.
Yesterday in this House, the Prime Minister was questioned by the leader of the Bloc Quebecois, who asked him if he intented to hold a socio-economic summit like the one in Quebec City just yesterday. He said no. His answer was that the necessary public consultation had taken place at the time of the general election, in which his party was elected, and that that was enough.
But it has been 24 or 26 months since the federal election. On the subject of culture, I remind the House that yesterday Mrs. Lambert, the Montreal architect, stressed the role Montreal plays in tourism and culture, as well as the need to preserve its architecture, and so on.
Am I to conclude from the Prime Minister's answer-the hon. member will tell me-that he has innate knowledge and, more to the point, limitless knowledge, or should he not show humility instead and consult with his social, economic and cultural partners in the Canadian community?
I would like to hear the hon. member's comments on this.