Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the hon. member for Charlesbourg—Jacques-Cartier on the excellent speech he has delivered. I do hope it will set an example for others in this House and will earn us all the support we need to correct this injustice.
Would the member be kind enough to remind the House of the considerable support we have for this motion, especially from the premiers?
Does he not think that, if the government were to vote against our motion, it would reinforce our belief in our 2000 campaign slogan, saying that the only way to defend Quebec's best interests is not by belonging to a Canada-wide party, but by relying on members of parliament whose allegiance goes to Quebec and Quebec alone?