I appreciate the intervention from the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
After a speech is given, members have an opportunity to ask a question or make a comment. It is widely misunderstood that there is a requirement that there be a question. There is not. My understanding is that the member for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek actually made a comment rather than pose a question, as he has the right to do.
I would also agree that the noise in the chamber made it difficult for the hon. member to hear.
On questions and comments, we have time for a short question from the hon. member for Kelowna—Lake Country.