Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to my friend's comments. I have a lot of time for the member but when it is all said and done he is still a member of the NDP which is no reflection on his character at all.
The member made mention of the Liberal convention this past weekend. I was there as one would expect. It was a wonderful convention, probably one of the best national conventions on record of any party.
It clearly demonstrates again that the Liberal Party, unlike other parties represented in this House, takes policy initiatives seriously in co-operation with Liberal members from coast to coast. It is a very positive creative process. There is no question in my mind that the Prime Minister, the cabinet and the government do listen. I am not sure if the hon. member was at our convention. He may have been, I do not know.