Mr. Speaker, I would like to point out to the hon. member that if you sow discord and attack members opposite, you should not be surprised to be repaid in kind.
I would also like to say that in 1792, when the British Crown created the first Upper House, its members—we now call them senators—were appointed, not elected, and their only role was to oppose the decisions of the Lower House on behalf of the British Crown.
Things have not really changed. The Upper House, the Senate, is here to oppose the measures that the establishment, and I would say the financial establishment of Toronto in particular, does not like. It is here to oppose the decisions of elected representatives and to make sure that the government does not have to abide by the public will.
Now, I have a question for the hon. member. When we strike a committee, I believe we give it the power to recommend in favour or against. Would my colleague agree if the committee were to return with a negative recommendation on the amendment requested by Newfoundland? How could he explain to his colleagues from Newfoundland that the will of the people would not be respected, when they clearly indicated the decision they wanted the House to make? In other words, are we going to have a kangaroo committee or a committee which might decide against the people of Newfoundland? I am anxious to hear our colleague's answer.