Mr. Speaker, it is painful to listen to the remarks made by the member opposite in this context because during his whole speech—I repeat, during his whole speech—he only talked about the past.
He talked about all the accomplishments, but he forgot something essential, namely to talk about the issue we are debating today. I would like to know his opinion on this subject.
Since this morning, the Liberals have been trying to divert the debate we are having today. This debate has absolutely nothing to do with what happened last night in a vote that was won by the Liberals.
However, this debate is part of the process that led to that vote last night. Normally, it should have taken place before the bill was read the third time and passed. However, we know what the ruling was. The government rode roughshod over democracy to pass Bill C-20 so the Liberals could use this sad moment in the history of democracy to glorify themselves this weekend.
I would like to know from the member opposite whether he agrees that in 2000, not in 1940 or in 1950, we should be able to rely on people to do their work fairly, to keep this information confidential and not share them with partisan interests.