Mr. Speaker, I want to make a couple of points.
First, the ten percenter program falls within the purview of Parliament. Activities by political parties do not.
Second, members seem to be concerned about the tactics of political parties to identify votes or to win votes. Again, I submit this is of no business to the House.
Third, in this case with the hon. member, there is talk and ruour out there. He has put the situation to rest, and I accept that, but it is not unreasonable in a political discourse to have heard that and for it to be inserted into a script or used to explain why there are calls.
Good, strong political parties are ready for elections at any time. They will conduct work throughout the years, in this case four years, and not just wait until four weeks before the next election.
It is important that we separate these activities from the business of Parliament and the business of political dialogue outside this chamber that is legitimate and appropriate.