Mr. Speaker, I must apologize to the hon. member because I did not realize I was still on questions and answers. I was having a discussion about the petition with my colleague. I caught the end of the comments and I will do my best to respond.
I would like to say first of all, although he is mentioning that it is being portrayed that the separatists want this, it is certainly not what I have felt or portrayed.
It is very obvious that the opposition voted with the government in Quebec City unanimously. It is obvious then that there is a very high level of consent and it certainly gives a high comfort level for the result there.
Certainly I would never say that it is something the separatists want, however I would just like to make the point here that I am sorry that members did not allow my colleague to answer the last question because I believe the quality of the debate would have been improved by allowing more of the interaction that was going on.
If the hon. member wishes to speak to me afterward, that is fine.