Mr. Speaker, we have been quite clear we are committed to seeing that all expenses incurred in the Senate are appropriate, that the rules to cover those expenses are appropriate and, of course, that the Senate report back to taxpayers. It did so yesterday and reported its progress.
We do take these issues tremendously seriously. That is why the Senate has retained outside support to ensure the integrity of the system is respected.
I find it interesting that the hon. member encapsulated the NDP's position at the start: seven years of delaying Senate reform.
We have a proposal on the table. Let us elect senators. Let us show Canadians a little respect. Let them have a say in who represents them in the Senate. The NDP should stop blocking it, as it has done for so long.