Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure I rise today to welcome a new colleague. The residents of Port Moody—Coquitlam have spoken loud and clear. They have sent us a member who cares and supports the same things they do. They have sent us Lou Sekora, the newest Liberal member of Parliament.
Mr. Sekora and our Prime Minister should be proud of the vote of confidence the people of British Columbia have shown in them.
The leader of the Reform stated last week:
A lot of people will be watching this riding, not just in B.C., but across the country, because it's the first chance for voters to say what they think of government policy.
For once we agree. Port Moody—Coquitlam has sent a message to the Reform. They have said no to the Reform style of politics. They have said no to the Reform mud-slinging. They have said no to Reform's attempt to set British Columbia against the rest of Canada. They have said no to the arrogant, guttural behaviour of not just the Reform Party but equally so its contemptible leader.
I say congratulations to Mr. Sekora, our newest Liberal member of Parliament.