Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the hon. member for his words, but they ring hollow.
The first commitment made to Goose Bay by the Conservative Party was actually made in a 2005 byelection and was reiterated in the 2006 general election. The Conservatives promised 650 troops in Goose Bay. We have not seen a pair of boots on the ground. We have not seen a soldier show up in a year and a half. The Conservatives promised an unmanned aerial vehicle squadron. They are saying now that is going to Bagotville, Greenwood, or somewhere else, but certainly not Goose Bay.
The people have been patient. The people have even given the defence minister the benefit of the doubt, but no longer. The people's patience is running out. The people do not believe the promises of the government.
We want to see something concrete. Could the parliamentary secretary please tell the people of Goose Bay that something concrete is going to happen?