Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. I have always admired the quality of his French and his English. He does a great job of representing one of the most beautiful parts of our country.
He is absolutely right. We live in the world's largest democratic country. There has never been another democratic state as big as Canada. However, over the last 20 years, first under the Liberals and then under the Conservatives, cuts have been made regarding these communication links that foster Canadian unity.
For instance, the cuts to Radio-Canada or the CBC, the cuts to VIA Rail's network and the cuts to exchange programs have all hindered communication and contacts between regions. That communication and those contacts are vital. It is so important to see Quebeckers go to British Columbia. Some members in this House have never visited British Columbia. It is really important to see British Columbians go to Quebec, up North and to Acadia.
Over the last 20 years, first under the Liberals and then under the Conservatives, we have seen the same thing. There has been nothing but cuts, cuts and more cuts in the creation of communication links here in Canada.
There is much more to do in Ottawa than to cut corporate income taxes. That shows the lack of vision on the part of the Conservatives and the Liberals.