Mr. Speaker, notwithstanding the protestations of the hon. member for Beaver River, I have no intention of being hanged before or after any possible chance of going to the Senate.
To answer her question, I support the Liberal Party resolution of 1992. If I had my choice, I would abolish the Senate. I see there will be a debate on Friday on a motion moved by the hon. member for Kamouraska. I hope the hon. member for Beaver River will support the motion so we can get rid of the Senate for now. If we can agree on an elected Senate at another date, I would be to have an elected Senate. It will have to be by some kind of agreement.
I also suggest the proper thing to do is put some restrictions on the power of the Senate, whether it is elected or not. The hon.
member for Beaver River can discuss that with me at a later date. I would be more than happy to have a lengthy debate on the subject.
With respect to the Charlottetown accord, when we had a chance to have an elected Senate, I actively campaigned for the yes side.