Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for his comments, his support and his party's support for our motion today.
I was interested in his comments about the aboriginal issue. During the election campaign, the Conservatives promised to honour the Kelowna accord. Budget 2006 gave the Conservative government its first opportunity to clearly demonstrate to aboriginal peoples that they were a priority. However, the Conservative government reneged on its electoral promise by cancelling $5.1 billion in funds allocated to health care, education, water and economic development.
I believe most Canadians would agree that the Kelowna accord is very important to the future of aboriginal people and Canada.
Does my hon. colleague agree that the government should honour this accord and do more for aboriginals in Canada?