Mr. Speaker, I really enjoyed the hon. member's speech and his notations about the freedom to speak on something that we can all read from the government press releases and not to concern ourselves with the real issues that matter in the country.
I will read a few notes from the office of the leader of the official opposition of British Columbia regarding the democratic process that the member alluded to. He says “I am writing to note my extreme dismay over your government's motion to invoke closure on the Nisga'a treaty debate today.” What is important is what he says next. He says “This motion is an unacceptable slight to British Columbia and to all Canadians who deserve a full and open debate on this landmark treaty”. This is in contrast with the free and open debate on Bill C-4 which everyone is in agreement with.
He goes on to say “On a matter of this critical importance to our province, our country and our constitution, every member of parliament deserves an opportunity to speak”.
I would like the member to comment on what the B.C. premier had to say as well.