Mr. Speaker, I am not quite sure I understood the question, but I will try to answer what I perceive might be the question, that is on what I base my remarks.
I base my remarks on quotes that are available from people who have presented their concerns and their support for the bill. Mr. Peter O'Brien of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business said:
I'm convinced three of the four provinces in Atlantic Canada will be on side.
Robert Spindler of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants said:
My understanding, and I think the way a lot of businesses operate, is if you have an attractive idea, an attractive structure and attractive concept that makes good sense, over time there can be buy-in.
I would not deny there are people who are opposed, most of them fueled by members of the opposition who simply find it their duty to oppose anything regardless of the efficacy or the quality of the idea because they see that as simply their role. My opinions are based on facts from independent Canadians representing people right across Canada who think this is a darn good idea.