Mr. Speaker, to my hon. colleague across the aisle, this might have been an interpretation difference or translation difference, but we all know that it was la nation Québécoise. It is not a question of, as he would understand, the geographical territory. That was not the intent. That is not the situation. It is la nation Québécoise.
As far as the negative effects, I could repeat my 10 minute speech although I only have about 30 seconds left. However, let us face it, the Bloc Québécois has entered into a very difficult period of time. The Parti québécois in the province of Quebec has decided that it would not be a good idea to return to the idea of a referendum. It would not be a good idea to press for a referendum at this time and it would not necessarily be a good idea either to press in regard to the sovereignty or separation of the province.
Therefore, Bloc members are in a blind situation. Where do they go from here? The reason for their coming to Ottawa was the passion, but I understand now from comments I am getting that it is much more a question of pensions.