Mr. Speaker, my friend and colleague from Bruce—Grey, who is usually very intelligent and a good mathematician, having taught mathematics and physical education for many years, says that we must fly more and more regularly and at the best rate possible. However, I have difficulty with his reasoning.
I cannot see how this will be possible with only one airline left after the merger, when we no longer have any choice and there is no competition for prices. Right now, we can choose between two or three airlines the one whose schedules and prices suit us best.
I do not understand how the hon. member for Bruce—Grey can say that plane tickets will be cheaper and service will be better when there is only one airline left. That does not make sense. I cannot understand his reasoning. If there were only one restaurant in his hometown, it would cost him a mint of money to eat there, he would not get any service and he would have to wait for hours before being served.
I am wondering if the sole purpose of his speech is not to please his minister, who joined in the debate a moment ago, to get a promotion or to dissociate himself from the dissidents who expressed dissatisfaction in yesterday's caucus meeting.