Mr. Speaker, why does the Prime Minister continue to tarnish Canada's great reputation for democracy around the world? When is the Prime Minister going to realize that it is not he who decides if there is confidence in the government. It is the democratic duty of the House to decide whether there is confidence in the government. It is the democratic duty of the Prime Minister to respect the will of the House.
The Prime Minister has not only ignored the House but he has ignored the will of Canadians.
Why, if the Prime Minister is so sure of his moral authority to govern, will he not call a confidence vote on Monday?