Mr. Speaker, I listened with great interest to the speech of the member. As I have done before, I would like to give special thanks to the people who do the interpretation. I am one of those unfortunate people who speaks only English. My knowledge of French is vastly limited. I am totally dependent on their good work in those booths. I heard the speech secondhand, but I thank them for their excellent work in providing us with an instant interpretation.
I would like to make a comment about the speech and I also have a quick question. He made one comment that was resonant. I hate saying it because I am one who loves the country, who believes in democracy, and who believes that a democratically elected parliament is the way to go. It is superior, but quite clearly parliament is but an annoyance to the government and to the Prime Minister.
The member mentioned the fact that the particular agreement was signed a year and a half ago, and here we are bringing in legislation to implement what has already been done.