Mr. Speaker, I can provide an explanation for the member opposite, if he is still paying attention.
Considering the profession of the father of my colleague from Rivière-du-Nord , if these changes had taken place when he retired, he would have suffered the consequences.
I see that he is clapping. That was the clarification needed.
We have to establish the facts. The NDP looks at the facts. Contrary to what some members opposite have said, our positions and our party's platform are based on facts. I hope that this positive influence will be felt on the other side of the House also.