Mr. Speaker, once again, commentator Don Cherry is attacking Quebeckers, but fortunately, Canada's public broadcaster, the CBC, has distanced itself from Cherry's statements, and I quote:
We disagree with, and dissociate ourselves from, his comments, which we consider to be inappropriate and uninformed.
This is not the first time that Don Cherry has insulted Quebeckers. It is true that Quebeckers oppose the war in Iraq, because we consider this war to be illegitimate and illegal.
Don Cherry should know that many Americans, especially in New York, also oppose this war and consider it unacceptable and inappropriate.
So, Quebeckers are not against the Americans; they are against the war. We enjoy cordial relations with the Americans on both a personal and a business level.
Don Cherry's statements are unacceptable, erroneous and slanderous. Once again, he just does not get it.