Mr. Chairman, obviously during election campaigns candidates for all political parties are trying to make the most aggressive, convincing and compelling cases that they can make on behalf of their respective political affiliation.
Whether it is during an election or otherwise, I am sure the member for Saint John has a very colourful inventory of arguments as to why her electors would want to vote for her, not the least of which is that very exciting blue Santa Claus outfit that she wears every Christmas.
Let me say that all of us in this place have a duty to rise above our partisan considerations. When we are in this Chamber, which is a remarkably privileged place in our democracy, we have a duty to act on behalf of all Canadians.