Mr. Speaker, my question for the Prime Minister was about the abolition of the Senate. No wonder we have cynicism when questions are not answered.
Fourteen years ago the Prime Minister, speaking in the House, said “I am appalled by the attitude of the prime minister”, meaning Brian Mulroney. “He is the prime minister and he wants to abolish the Senate. He has enough members to do it. He does not have to play games with anyone in this House and cop out like that”.
In light of those statements by this Prime Minister in those days, why does he not now consult with the premiers in the provinces and put a motion before the House to start the process of the abolition of the Senate?