Mr. Speaker, today I introduced Bill C-20, the fair representation act. The bill would deliver a principled and reasonable update to our seat allocation formula, providing fair representation for Canadians living in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. It delivers on our commitment to maintain the seat counts of smaller provinces and ensure that Quebec is proportionately represented.
Canadians rightly expect fair and principled representation in their democratic institutions. The fair representation act would deliver on this expectation.
I strongly encourage the opposition to work with us in passing this principled and reasonable legislation.