Mr. Speaker, I also want to recognize my colleague and neighbour from Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel. I have a great deal of respect for him. Over the years, he has come to understand the inner workings of the House of Commons.
The NDP is totally opposed to the energy east project in its current state. It makes no sense. The existing project is flawed, has no social licence and has not been subject to the kinds of environmental assessments we should expect in a country like ours. Our safety standards should be world-class.
During question period, we repeatedly asked the Liberal government why it would not start the assessment process for the energy east pipeline over again. That is what the Liberals promised during the election campaign. When will they follow through?