Madam Speaker, we are drifting away somewhat from the legislation. I am perfectly willing to respond to the intervention.
As far as I understand it, the participants at the conference were the premiers of the Atlantic provinces. The last time I checked those premiers were elected by the constituents of the Atlantic provinces. They were there to make representations with respect to developing that economic vision.
As a member of the finance committee, and I would welcome the presence of the hon. member, I want to assure her that we were in Atlantic Canada this past week. We heard from Atlantic Canadians on what to do with the fiscal dividend, and to ensure that Atlantic Canadians had an opportunity for input. The chair of the finance committee has requested an assurance that Atlantic Canadians, as well as all members of the House, have the opportunity to hold town hall meetings, to hear from their constituents and to bring the message back to the House of Commons.