Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to congratulate the hon. member for his spirited and passionate speech pointing out the unnecessary spending the other institution can entail.
I would also like the hon. member to talk about his private member's bill to limit the amounts available to senators and to tell us about the petitions he is receiving from people who want to express their opposition to the Senate.
Perhaps, at the same time, other colleagues may also want to sign this petition, so that his bill can receive more support. Increasingly, Canadians are wondering whether the Senate is really an institution that has outlived its purpose or whether it ought to undergo major reform.