Mr. Speaker, I find it kind of funny that the two members opposite would talk about a common theme, namely hope. These are two government members who have contributed to killing hope.
The first one, the member for Broadview—Greenwood, said there were few separatists left in Quebec. I would like to reassure him. Perhaps he did not go to the right places. I will introduce him to some. I can also assure him that we can manage our own affairs and chew gum at the same time.
I have a question for the last member who spoke, because he played a role in the employment insurance reform. If the government wants to give people hope, it ought to see to it that they have food on the table, as the hon. member for Beauséjour—Petitcodiac often points out.
You should look at what your government is doing in its budget to restore hope in the fisheries, which comes under its jurisdiction, particularly as regards the issue of catches. Instead of interfereing in a jurisdiction that is not yours, namely health, what did you do?
And what do we have in answer to the fishermen from Newfoundland now? What can we do for them? What kind of hope can they have? If the member can answer that, the fishermen in Gaspé will understand.