Mr. Speaker, when we talk about democracy, democracy is debate. After all, we have this space to debate, to discuss policies that will go forward. I respect that not all parties feel this is perhaps essential, but from what I understand, in elections, that is the mandate we are given. If there is nothing more important than when it comes to a new tax that is unfair on people who are already struggling to make it work, then what are we doing here?
In the House of Commons on December 8th, 2009. See this statement in context.