Madam Speaker, I do not disagree with the member for Wentworth—Burlington with respect to what the technology and the space station program will create. I agree wholeheartedly. I certainly laud the program. It is marvellous. I would like to see greater opportunities in Canada to develop our young people in the whole area of space technology which we lack in many respects. We have made some strides over the last few years but with no credit necessary to the government.
However, that was not the point I was making with my comparison of this treaty to the treaty that was just drafted on the Nisga'a agreement. I was also not following the party line.
We are concerned about what happens in the House, like any opposition member should be. We have a responsibility to ensure that debate does take place and that there is no other hidden agenda on any bill that may come forward. If the member for Wentworth—Burlington would dig into the short path, he would clearly see that there have been hidden agendas in other bills that have come before the House.
It is not the space station bill that I have any quarrel with in that regard. I think it is a marvellous opportunity for our country. However, when the government of the day decides that it is acting as God and decides to shut down debate on a bill that will have a greater impact on people in our country in a negative way than the space station will have in a positive way, then I have a problem with that. I and I know my colleagues will take every opportunity to voice that particular opinion.