Madam Speaker, there were a number of things in the hon. member's discourse that were inaccurate.
He talked about the fact that the Liberals have not been able to do much about unemployment. Indeed, we are not at a level we would like. However, in 1993 when I was elected a member of Parliament, the national unemployment rate was 12 percent. It is now stands at 9 percent and in my riding is at 7 percent.
It is important for the hon. member to understand that we all have to do our bit to help the unemployment rate and help the country. The Bloc should understand that Quebec is a part of Canada and that it is important for it to acknowledge the benefits it gets by being a part of Canada.
The member spoke about cuts in government. However, he did not talk about additional spending in retraining programs by the federal government which Quebec enjoys, in literacy, internship and mentorship and student programs.
I am sorry that the hon. member from Quebec does not acknowledge that Quebec enjoys the money sent to it.
It is important to also acknowledge the helping hand the Saguenay region received during the flood. Who helped? It was the defence department and the Canadian government. It is important for the member to acknowledge that to all of his electors.
About two weeks ago one of my staff members, who unfortunately is no longer with me, went to Montreal and had the opportunity to see many buildings and homes which had been vacated because, she was told, people are leaving Quebec because of the instability the Bloc is creating with the scare of wanting to leave Canada.
I would ask the member to acknowledge that the federal government did help during the time of the flood. The government did a very important constructive thing.