Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Prime Minister refused to commit to having parliament vote on any major military, diplomatic or financial decision that will be made in connection with the attacks in the United States. This is unfortunate, because his refusal could have the effect of weakening Canada's voice within the international coalition that is being set up.
Does the Prime Minister not realize that, in the democratic fight against terrorism now taking shape, Canada would have a much stronger voice internationally if the House of Commons had voted in favour of such measures?