Throughout all the elections in which I have been involved, they have been of great help to me. I know that my colleagues have had the same experience in their constituencies, and I wanted to share that with the House today.
Finally I want to say one other important thing.
The Speaker cannot do his job unless he has the ongoing support of the honourable members, not just some of them but all members of the House. I am well aware that, from time to time, the Speaker will make a decision that will not be totally acceptable to one group or another in the House. That is the nature of the House.
For the most part, even if the decision is one that some hon. members do not like on a particular day, I hope that you will continue to support the Speaker, because without your active support and co-operation it would be impossible for any Speaker to do his or her job in the House.
I look forward to having a wonderful experience working with you in trying to make the House as great an institution as I believe the House of Commons is and always can be. We will work together to make this 37th parliament a great parliament. I look forward to the opportunity of working with each one of you to make that happen.