Mr. Speaker, this evening, an important debate is being held in Quebec. It is the leaders' debate, which is being held as part of the campaign leading up to the November 30 election.
It will give the Liberal leader an opportunity to show Quebeckers that Canada is a land with a future of great achievements for the start of the next millennium. Brome—Missisquoi wants to be part of it.
The debate will provide an opportunity to underscore the reality and the issues of the upcoming election. A vote for the Parti Quebecois is a vote for a referendum, as the Bloc Quebecois leader indicated at the start of the campaign.
The debate will bring out the fact that Quebec enjoys a special status in North America because of its culture, its geography and its economy.
There is no doubt. A better life in Canada requires Quebec.