Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government needs to have more respect for Canadians and more respect for democracy.
Recent polling shows us that two-thirds of Canadians expect a referendum to be held if the government wants to change the way MPs are elected. Canadians want a referendum, and they deserve one. The government can show that it respects both Canadians and democracy by holding a referendum on its plans to change the voting system.
Why does the government have such a problem with democracy that it is denying Canadians the final say in a referendum on changes to their electoral system?