Mr. Speaker, I also would like to remark that I found the type of questioning which was directed to the leader of the New Democratic Party to be rather disgusting in a place which frankly should be above that kind of personal attack.
I would find myself not agreeing in many instances with the hon. leader of the New Democratic Party but I at least respect the legacy of the New Democrats having come from a labour family. My father was the national director of the United Steelworkers of America for 20-some years. I know the dedication and hard work which were put into developing social policies.
We should give credit where it is due. The New Democrats can indeed take some credit for some of the social programs which exist in this country, not the least of which is medicare.
Having said that, I would ask the leader of the New Democratic Party to explain to this House how that party's policies will work for Canada. We have seen what happened in the province of Ontario from 1990 to 1995. We have seen the devastation that occurred as a result of some of those policies which may have seemed good on paper but in reality did not stand the test of good government.
I would ask the member to respond.