Mr. Speaker, frankly it is true. I am the member of all members because the House of Commons happens to be in my constituency of Ottawa Centre. Most of my colleagues live in my riding, including yourself, Mr. Speaker, and I am honoured. It is a heavy responsibility for me to be the MP of all MPs, including the Leader of the Opposition as well as the Prime Minister. It is a challenge for me.
I want the House to know that not everything I hear in this House pleases me. I look at the statement made by my colleague on the other side in trying to attack Statistics Canada. I am not the one who said it. I have repeated what others have said, that Statistics Canada is one of the finest agencies in the world. I do not know the name of the organization, but Statistics Canada over and over again has been identified as a lead agency when it comes to the efficiency of operation, when it comes to passing on information to the government, to members of parliament including my colleague on the other side, as well as to others. I would say that Statistics Canada has done nothing intrusive.
In response to the member's question, consultations are ongoing. He wanted my opinion. It is imperative to proceed with what we have now. Provinces will be onboard. Those who are not onboard will be onboard sooner or later.