Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague across the aisle for his comments and his question.
With regard to my hon. colleague's question with respect to the armed forces, I am intrigued by his suggestion. Yes, it was a thumbnail sketch. Yes, I would be interested in further elaboration on anything we can do to assist the Canadian Armed Forces, given the fact that some of the residential conditions that our armed forces live in are not acceptable.
The minister of defence has clearly indicated, both in caucus and I assume at the cabinet table, that we have to address this very important issue with regard to the living conditions of our armed forces.
We are asking our armed forces to do more. I do not believe that in this case we can do more with less. We have to provide the physical tools to do the job.
I believe that my hon. colleague's suggestion is worth further discussion. I would be interested in talking with him.
We need to look at innovative ways to make sure that if we are asking Canadian forces personnel to serve in dangerous fields abroad they will know that at home their families have proper shelter and that they have the quality of life we would expect for our own families. Therefore I welcome the member's suggestion.