Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to learn over the weekend about the third party's new-found belief in equality for Canadians. For Reformers, these are fine words but they require action. So let us look at some of the actions of Reformers.
Within minutes of approving a resolution in favour of equality, Reformers applauded a member of Parliament who said his views about sending minority workers to the back of the shop were consistent with the resolution. What kind of equality is that?
At the same assembly, members spoke in favour of abolishing the charter of rights or amending it. Now, that is equality. The only reason the third party chose amending rather than abolishing it is of course political expediency. Most voters in Canada support the charter of rights and freedoms as a way of protecting rights for all Canadians.
Reformers speak of national unity and are critical of separatists, but they in turn want to emasculate the federal government.
I think it is time for the Reform Party to go back to school.