Mr. Speaker, last night, I was proud to be in Sherbrooke to celebrate Jean Charest's victory. I congratulate Mr. Charest on that victory and on winning a higher percentage of the popular vote than the Parti Quebecois.
Through this victory, Jean Charest sends a clear message to Quebeckers and to Canadians. Quebeckers do not want a government that talks about referendums and separation. They want a government that talks about jobs and health, and that looks for ways to make the federation work.
This is what Mr. Charest did, despite the Prime Minister's efforts to derail him. We can look forward to a very interesting fight in the National Assembly over the next four years. With Mr. Charest heading up a strong opposition, all Quebeckers stand to gain.