Madam Speaker, I wish at the outset I could say it is a pleasure to rise today to address this issue. I am afraid I cannot. In fact, it is a bloody disgrace what has happened in this country.
This government has made what it deems a firm decision and is sticking to that position. I certainly agree with my hon. colleague from the NDP who raised the point of order that the hon. parliamentary secretary has decided to finish his speech instead of addressing the question so aptly put to him by my colleague from Macleod.
I too had intended to ask the parliamentary secretary a question. The hypocrisy of the hon. member is incredible. Back in 1993—