Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to see you here in the House. Of course, I am also pleased to see all of my colleagues.
I would have preferred it if the results of the election had been different, but the people have spoken, even though a majority of them voted for the official opposition party.
I would like to echo what my colleague said earlier and congratulate you on your appointment as Deputy Speaker of the House. You are currently acting as Speaker. I think everyone recognizes your good judgment and your keen understanding of human nature. You are a man that we are pleased to work with here in the House.
I want to inform the House that I will be sharing my time with a brand new MP, the member for Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley. One day I will table a motion to cancel each and every riding name that is too long to say in the House. I am sure it will get unanimous consent.