Mr. Speaker, I would be happy to address the issues being raised by the parliamentary secretary.
If the member were to look at Bill C-312, which is the NDP bill on this matter, he would see that we have taken the time to lay out the process. Numbers are important for sure, but on an issue about seat distribution and representation, the process of how we engage people is also important. It is the process of nation building.
From everything that we can see in terms of the minimal consultation that was done, there is very little comment from the premiers. There has basically been no consultation with the provinces. This is not the way to build a nation in this country.
I reiterate, the bill is a failed approach. I think the NDP bill is a much better approach and response to this issue.