Madam Speaker, the media were at the meeting to which they referred.
We are obviously interested in proceeding with western economic diversification on an equal basis, and we all know that.
There is something that is annoying. The hon. member of the Reform Party spoke in terms of public money being invested in the economic development of a region, but it is a whole vision.
I mentioned in my 20 minute speech that we are proceeding in terms of repayable contributions, but today economic development is more than that. It is expertise. It is net worth. It is making sure that our industries in the regions across Canada have access to export markets.
There is a whole vision and that is why I am glad the Liberal Party is sitting on this side of the House.